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CommercialMay 31, 2023‘Enough is enough’: Canadian pilots weigh in on the shortage, wages, and FDT regulations

Skies spoke with several Canadian pilots who weighed in on the current pilot shortage, wages, and newly implemented flight duty time regulations.

GeneralMay 30, 2023How northern air operators are dealing with a pilot shortage & FDT regulations

Remote and northern air operators in Canada are struggling to maintain flying services in the face of a pilot shortage and newly implemented fatigue regulations.

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Skies Magazine
No better way to kick off a new month than with a new issue of Skies Magazine!In this issue, we visit the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to learn about the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, which is training the Canadian fighter pilots of the future. We also pay a visit to Abbotsford-based Conair Aerial Firefighting to watch how pilots prepare for the fire season; talk to Canadian aviation industry professionals about the luxury tax and its impact on aircraft sales; and interview Charles “Duff” Sullivan about Boeing’s presence in Canada. Find this and so much more in the link belowoud.3dissue.com/554/766/1704/CSV13I3/index.html ... See MoreSee Less
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Canada’s first Strategic Transport CC-330 aircraft was spotted in France wearing its Canadian livery!Canada is so far set to acquire two of these aircraft — used commercial Airbus A330-200s — which are to be converted into a Multi Role Tanker Transport configuration to replace the CC-150 Polaris fleet. The eventual CC-330 fleet is anticipated to be around nine aircraft total. However, that number is not finalized. This particular aircraft is heading back to Switzerland soon before its arrival to Canada, which is scheduled for this summer!Photo courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces#canadianairforce #airforce #skiesmag #aviation #aviationlovers ... See MoreSee Less
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‘Enough is enough’: Canadian pilots weigh in on the shortage, wages, and FDT regulationsSkies spoke with several Canadian pilots who weighed in on the current pilot shortage, wages, and newly implemented flight duty time regulations.Read the full story here:skiesmag.com/news/canadian-pilots-think-shortage-fdt-regulations/#avgeek #aviation #airplane #skiesmag #pilotlife ... See MoreSee Less
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Something exciting just dropped on YouTube, and you won’t want to miss it!Prepare yourself for an adventure as we delve into the awe-inspiring realm of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and gain an exclusive glimpse into their daily operations.Join us for Episode 1 of a captivating series highlighting the missions and extraordinary individuals of the RCAF. In the inaugural episode, we take you behind the curtain with Search & Rescue as they undergo rigorous training in preparation for a potential major air disaster.Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/rGII3oT0gLE#RCAF #searchandrescue #skiesmag ... See MoreSee Less
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How northern air operators are dealing with a pilot shortage & FDT regulationsRemote and northern air operators in Canada are struggling to maintain flying services in the face of a pilot shortage and newly implemented fatigue regulations.Read the full story here:skiesmag.com/features/how-northern-air-operators-dealing-pilot-shortage-fdt-regulations/#avgeek #aircraft #airplane #pilotlife #skiesmag #skies ... See MoreSee Less
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