Airnorth recruits more pilots as shortage causes cancellation havoc
ABCA northern Australian airline boss says the company is recruiting pilots as a shortage continues to cause cancellation havoc for remote residents. Key points: Airnorth's boss says new pilots are "in the pipeline" to address a shortage Remote residents lash out against continuing cancellations The airline says it is in a strong financial position and is looking to grow In a wide-ranging interview with the ABC, Airnorth CEO Daniel Bowden talked up the regional carrier's future after a tumultuous few years that has included the pandemic and parent company Bristow Group's bankruptcy. Wyndham East Kimberley Shire CEO Vernon Lawrence said Airnorth's services kept skilled people in Kununurra in the long term. "Airnorth being able to provide that connectivity is a huge thing from livability to family, opportunities and employment and our ability to attract staff to the Kimberley," he said. Mr Bowden said Airnorth was in a strong financial position "contrary to rumours", and had invested in new aircraft and technology.
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