Utah News spotted this story published October 19, 2026 at Deseret News. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
Airbus projects the global aviation industry will need 2.44 million new pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew by 2045, driven by fleet growth and a wave of retirements. AI is starting to help with aircraft maintenance, crew scheduling and air traffic flow, but experts and policymakers say humans will remain responsible for critical decisions.