Pilot shortage to loom if airline industry recovers earlier than expected

A pilot moves through LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The pandemic has decimated the global airline industry, landing many carriers in the red, or forcing them to shut down operations altogether. This has resulted in thousands of pilots among other aviation personnel being furloughed around the world.

Aviation Page - Beyond the Tarmac The pandemic has decimated the global airline industry, landing many carriers in the red, or forcing them to shut down operations altogether. Obviously, this has resulted in thousands of pilots among other aviation personnel being furloughed around the world.