Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Providing Government funding for pilot training.

Closed 79 signatures

What the petition asks

Over the next 2 decades the aviation industry will need 200,000 pilots. The industry brings up to 20 billion pounds to the UK economy, but due to the price of training, there is not enough diverse opportunities for new talent.

It costs £100,000. Sign if you want this to stop
Set up a government funded scheme or a training program with financial help

Timeline

30 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
30 Oct 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 79
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 30 Apr 2020
Closed 30 Oct 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.