The Pilot Shortage In 2026: Is It Still Real, And What Is Actually Being Done About It?

Airlines around the world have increasingly had to come to terms with a shortage of pilots in recent years. Being paid to fly passengers and cargo around the world for a living is a dream job for many people, but it is also one that needs a big investment of time and money. For this reason, alongside a relatively low mandatoryretirement age, airlines are losing pilots faster than they replace them. So, what can be done about this?