PAL Aerospace operates airborne maritime surveillance, managed jets and charters, and air ambulance and supports the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. In 2023, the company secured a new contract to provide airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for the UK to address illegal migration and small-boat crossings.
With the pilots’ first ALPA-negotiated contract behind them, the PAL Aerospace Master Executive Council (MEC) spent the majority of 2025 working on implementing their collective agreement. With six divisions composing PAL Aerospace, the MEC leaders were busy ensuring that all pilots received the full benefits of the contract.
In September, the company announced it had entered into a contract with Medavie Health NL, Inc., to operate fixed-wing air-ambulance services for Newfoundland and Labrador under the province’s Integrated Emergency Health Services program. The 10-year agreement, with an option to renew for an additional five years, establishes PAL Aerospace as the single, long-term provider responsible for ensuring reliable medical transport across the province using a fleet of King Air 350s and Twin Otters.
To fulfill the terms of the contract, the airline is increasing the number of aircraft within this division, as well as hiring approximately 40 additional pilots to meet operational requirements.
In early 2026, new MEC leaders took office—and the pilot group looks forward to more opportunities on the horizon.
The new contract is a solid foundation for us to layer on for years to come. Each subsequent agreement will build on the successes of this one and make our members stronger and healthier as they advance in their aviation careers.
PAL Aerospace MEC
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