Mark Nensel is the Managing Editor of Aviation Daily. Prior to taking the helm of daily production of Aviation Week's commercial aviation newsletter in 2018, Mark was a reporter and data analyst for Air Transport World.
IATA reports May global passenger traffic expanded “at a healthy rate,” with overall demand rising 5.6% compared to May 2012 and capacity climbing 5.2% year-over-year.
In response to FAA’s recent issuance of its final First Officer Qualifications rule requiring pilots to accumulate 1,500 flight hours before becoming a first officer at a Part 121 US airline, the Regional Airline Association (RAA) asserts “as an industry, we are committed and ready.”
