Are you a high school student aspiring to be a pilot one day and wondering which college course you should pursue? Such a tough decision, isn’t it? Well, Laminar Aviation is happy to help you out and share the most popular pilot college courses/degrees you can consider to become a future captain.  It is no secret that the airline industry is growing rapidly and it has been projected that over the next 10 years, demand for pilots will increase by 20%. This means more opportunities for aspiring pilots out there! In this article, we will discuss the five popular college courses required for ..read more

Have you always daydreamed about flying an airplane and wearing a crisp white uniform with stripes on your shoulders, while basking in the beauty of the heavens and the golden sunset or mottled-metal twilight sky? Well, being a future pilot could be the kind of profession you are looking for. If you’re currently a junior high school student and have been dreaming of flying a plane, you’re most likely already wondering about what SHS strand is best to become a pilot. After all, you’d have to start from somewhere, right? Some say, it’s STEM. To some, it does not really matter. This article aim ..read more

A new challenge arises for the Aviation industry as Canadian training and simulator provider CAE, is forecasting that in the next decade, the demand for new pilots will balloon to 264,000. Factors like age-based retirement and fleet growth are fundamental factors that influenced pilot demand pre-COVID19 outbreak and continue to contribute to the current shortage. More so, the Aviation industry is seeing a short-term decline in the number of active pilots due to the mass pilot lay-offs and furloughs last 2020 because of the pandemic. But even with the current economic and pandemic-related chall ..read more

The global pandemic has undeniably crippled the aviation industry. It is still unknown when airlines can resume flying more normally and frequently, but we can see that the industry is slowly getting back on its feet.  However, airlines continue to face a critical dilemma of whether they should furlough pilots or keep them on staff. The complication is that once pilots leave the cockpit and decide to return, they must re-qualify to fly a passenger aircraft, which means they have to undergo rigorous training courses and complete flight hours again. This process could take between a few wee ..read more

We all know that the ongoing pandemic has hit the aviation industry with airlines making difficult decisions like announcing staff reductions across the board, including pilots, as well as cutting costs where they can. Many are left jobless at the moment while the aviation industry slowly begins to recover from the pandemic-induced disruption. But there may be a silver lining to all of this—now could be the perfect time for pilots to take a Flight Instructor recurrent training. Pilots can take this opportunity to hone their skills even more and learn how to impart their knowledge of flight ..read more

The coronavirus has already changed the world as we know it. It has provoked a change in consumer habits, and a fundamental shift in values which likely means that convincing people to travel again in a post-COVID-19 world will be more difficult than it seems. Passengers will be more concerned with the cleanliness of the aircraft, privacy, and seat density. That being said, airlines will have to adapt to survive the crisis that is here to stay. Even with a gradual lifting of social distancing restrictions, and more lenient travel protocols, the industry will remain in a perilous state for a l ..read more

Your safety will always remain as our top priority here at Laminar Aviation. With the rising cases of COVID-19, we increased our precautions for the safety and well-being of our students and staff. That’s why we have established the following measures as we transition into the new normal. Before entering our facilities, we have implemented guidelines for increased precautions. We hope with this, we can still continue to achieve our objectives of giving the best aviation education and at the same time, have a safe environment for everyone in the facility amidst the pandemic. Even before leaving ..read more

To the brave airline crews all over the world, We know the pandemic has crippled our industry leaving most of us frightened about the present and what lies ahead. The past couple of months have been uncertain as the pandemic continues to leave travelers around the globe fearful of hopping on a plane as possibly catching the Coronavirus. Yet, amidst all of the paranoia and risk, there you are, flying bravely through uneasy skies, giving us hope in brighter days through your unwavering bright spirits and exemplary service. We can’t fathom the sacrifices you modern-day heroes make on the daily, b ..read more

Most of us have had to bid goodbye to our highly awaited summer travel plans with a heavy heart due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The global pandemic that has disrupted the world and has noticeably impacted the travel sector. Once crowded airports now resemble a ghost town and many planes have been flying mostly empty. With the dramatic decline in air travel, the aviation industry has definitely been hit hard and will most likely continue to experience turbulence until the end of the year. But despite the hard blows, the industry has been experiencing ever since the pandemic erupted, this glob ..read more

Aspiring pilots need to realize that the road to a pilot career is not an easy one to overcome. It involves lots of studying to gain the proper knowledge to fly an aircraft, rigorous practice to develop and enhance flight skills, and determination to power through, especially during tough times (and there will be plenty of challenging times). But, don’t be disheartened because we have some tips to share with you to get you started. Let this list be your guide to survival as you embark on your journey towards earning your wings to fly. Contemplate on your goal and know why you want to achieve ..read more