Airlines

Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.3 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians, and Cabin Crew in Next 20 Years

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Boeing predicts that the industry will require 2.3 million new aviation professionals over the next 20 years to support the commercial fleet and accommodate long-term expansion in air travel, with the global fleet of commercial airplanes set to double by 2042.

There will be 2.1 million new commercial aviation employees worldwide in 20 years : Boeing(Opens in a new browser tab)

The company’s 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) projects that commercial carriers will need significant personnel through 2042 to support the global commercial fleet:

649,000 pilots
690,000 maintenance technicians
938,000 cabin crew members.

Through 2042, the PTO projects:

China, Eurasia and North America drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel, with requirements in China surpassing North America.
The fastest-growing regions for personnel are Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia, with their regional demand expected to nearly double.
After omitting demand for Russia in last year’s PTO due to uncertainty in the region, this year’s forecast includes Russia in the Eurasia region, and it comprises 3% of global demand for personnel.

The PTO forecast includes:

Region	New Pilots	New Technicians	New Cabin Crew
Global	649,000	690,000	938,000
Africa	21,000	22,000	26,000
China	134,000	138,000	161,000
Eurasia	143,000	156,000	235,000
Latin America	38,000	41,000	49,000
Middle East	58,000	58,000	99,000
North America	127,000	125,000	177,000
Northeast Asia	23,000	28,000	39,000
Oceania	10,000	11,000	18,000
South Asia	37,000	38,000	45,000
Southeast Asia	58,000	73,000	89,000

Boeing is a market leader in the aerospace industry and develops, produces, and maintains commercial aircraft, defense goods, and space equipment for clients in over 150 nations. As one of the top exporters from the United States, the business makes use of the skills of a large network of international suppliers to enhance economic opportunity, sustainability, and community impact. The team at Boeing is dedicated to leading with sustainability, inventing for the future, and fostering a culture founded on the company’s core values of honesty, quality, and safety.

Airlines

Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.