Riyadh Air COO Peter Bellew on being the region’s youngest airline, the national carrier’s ambitions, its current challenges, and being a digital native
The regional shortage could start as early as the end of this year, reaching an estimated 3,000 pilots by 2023 and 18,000 by 2032
Additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s operations across its global network
Local airlines must first provide a plan for bringing the plane back safely
Over 75 per cent of the carrier’s entire workforce has already received at least one dose of the vaccine
Commercial flights wouldn’t begin immediately after the FAA approves the plane for service
The airline is implementing several initiatives such as unpaid leave and flexible work-time models across its group
The aviation industry has suffered more than most as the pandemic destroys ticket sales and strips companies of cash
The airline has been forced to lay off some of its employees due to the impact of the coronavirus