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Number of pilots active in the airline industry: by region 2017

Number of active pilots in the airline industry in 2017, by region (in thousands)

The data illustrates the number of active pilots in the airline industry worldwide in 2017, with a breakdown by region. In that year, the airline industry in the Asia Pacific region had some 85,000 active pilots.

Americas 105
Asia-Pacific 85
Europe 70
Middle East & Africa 30