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Bridging Market Insight with Pilot Expectations to Power Smartwings’ Growth
Published on: 06 February 2026 Written by: Shreya Majumder Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers As airlines across Europe prepare for a demanding summer season, access to experienced flight crew has become one of the most critical factors in sustaining operations and growth. For Smartwings, strengthening its B737 captain workforce is not simply a recruitment exercise. It is a strategic priority. Supporting this objective is Brookfield Aviation I
Shreya Majumder
Feb 62 min read


Pilot Mobility 2026: Why Summer Schedules Are Driving Decisions Now
Published: 06 February 2026 Written by: Todd Skaggs Airlines plan summer in winter. In January, resourcing decisions start to lock in, and pilot mobility moves with them. Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers Pilots switch airlines most often in Q1 because summer schedules create the largest base openings, upgrade opportunities, and roster changes across the global market. In today’s aviation recruitment environment, pilot mobility is being s
Todd Skaggs
Feb 65 min read


Why Some Pilots Fly with a Rubber Duck (Yes, Really)
Published: 06 February 2026 Written by: Todd Skaggs Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers In an industry defined by checklists, procedures, and precision, the idea of a pilot flying with a rubber duck sounds like a joke. It is not. In fact, the humble rubber duck has quietly earned a place in cockpits, engineering offices, and technical environments across aviation. Not as a mascot, not as a superstition, but as a thinking tool. And it works
Todd Skaggs
Feb 63 min read


From Engagement to Delivery: What Market Visibility Means for Airlines and MROs
Published: 06 February 2026 Written by: Todd Skaggs In a candidate-led aviation recruitment market, delivery is increasingly shaped by visibility, trust, and the ability to engage passive talent at pace. Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers In today’s aviation recruitment market, access to talent is no longer defined solely by databases or legacy networks. It is increasingly shaped by market visibility, sustained engagement, and credibility
Todd Skaggs
Feb 63 min read


How the A220-500 Could Redefine the 180- Seat Aircraft Segment
Published: 06 February 2026 Written by: Shashwat Dwivedi Airbus is preparing to market a potential A220‑500 variant, aiming to secure key customer commitments before approving a stretched, higher‑capacity version of the A220 family. Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers The long-anticipated next step in the Airbus A220 programme is moving closer to a formal decision. According to industry sources, Airbus is expected to begin an active
Shashwat Dwivedi
Feb 63 min read


Here's How Air Travel Will Change This Year
Published: 06 February 2026 Written by: Shashwat Dwivedi Technology, connectivity, and sustainability reshape the passenger experience in 2026 Pilot Jobs | Aircraft Engineering Jobs | Aviation Careers The aviation industry enters 2026 with a series of incremental but meaningful changes that will reshape how passengers experience air travel. While the fundamentals of commercial flying remain largely unchanged, the digital, operational, and environmental layers su
Shashwat Dwivedi
Feb 63 min read
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