Pilot Shortage Strains Iowa Airports and Industry
The Iowa aviation sector faces a growing pilot shortfall with forecasts showing 5,000 global pilots needed by 2021 and 15,000 by 2026. Regional airlines feel the impact first as they carry most Iowa air service, prompting higher wages and campus recruiting to attract pilots.
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Lewis
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Michael Tharp
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Matt Wolford
Chaminda Prelis
University of Dubuque
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Rebecca F. Miller
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Iowa City
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