Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105281

Aviation: Training

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 29 January 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of up-front pilot training costs on (a) the pilot workforce, (b) diversity within the profession and (c) the long-term resilience of the aviation sector; and

Answer

Keir Mather

This Government works closely with industry to address financial barriers to pilot training and to support the growth of a diverse aviation workforce, including through the Aviation Industry Skills Board. This area is a priority not only for my Department...

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