Have you always daydreamed about flying an airplane and wearing a crisp white uniform with stripes on your shoulders, while basking in the beauty of the heavens and the golden sunset or mottled-metal twilight sky? Well, being a future pilot could be the kind of profession you are looking for. If you’re currently a junior…
A new challenge arises for the Aviation industry as Canadian training and simulator provider CAE, is forecasting that in the next decade, the demand for new pilots will balloon to 264,000. Factors like age-based retirement and fleet growth are fundamental factors that influenced pilot demand pre-COVID19 outbreak and continue to contribute to the current shortage.…
The global pandemic has undeniably crippled the aviation industry. It is still unknown when airlines can resume flying more normally and frequently, but we can see that the industry is slowly getting back on its feet. However, airlines continue to face a critical dilemma of whether they should furlough pilots or keep them on staff.…
We all know that the ongoing pandemic has hit the aviation industry with airlines making difficult decisions like announcing staff reductions across the board, including pilots, as well as cutting costs where they can. Many are left jobless at the moment while the aviation industry slowly begins to recover from the pandemic-induced disruption. But there…
The coronavirus has already changed the world as we know it. It has provoked a change in consumer habits, and a fundamental shift in values which likely means that convincing people to travel again in a post-COVID-19 world will be more difficult than it seems. Passengers will be more concerned with the cleanliness of the…
Your safety will always remain as our top priority here at Laminar Aviation. With the rising cases of COVID-19, we increased our precautions for the safety and well-being of our students and staff. That’s why we have established the following measures as we transition into the new normal. Before entering our facilities, we have implemented…
To the brave airline crews all over the world, We know the pandemic has crippled our industry leaving most of us frightened about the present and what lies ahead. The past couple of months have been uncertain as the pandemic continues to leave travelers around the globe fearful of hopping on a plane as possibly…
Most of us have had to bid goodbye to our highly awaited summer travel plans with a heavy heart due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The global pandemic that has disrupted the world and has noticeably impacted the travel sector. Once crowded airports now resemble a ghost town and many planes have been flying mostly empty.…
Aspiring pilots need to realize that the road to a pilot career is not an easy one to overcome. It involves lots of studying to gain the proper knowledge to fly an aircraft, rigorous practice to develop and enhance flight skills, and determination to power through, especially during tough times (and there will be plenty…
A student pilot’s first solo flight is a much-awaited milestone that can bring a variety of emotions like excitement, nervousness, and stress. But reaching this point is a groundbreaking moment to be proud of because finishing your first solo flight is already a huge accomplishment in one’s aviation career. But what should one expect during…
