Lufthansa CityLine Pilots Back Strike Action
Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine have overwhelmingly authorized potential strike action after wage negotiations with management broke down, the Vereinigung Cockpit… Read More »
Qantas Opens Singapore Crew Base in 2026
Qantas Airways will open its first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore in September 2026, marking a major step in… Read More »
SkyWest Sues Former Pilots Over Alleged Data Access
SkyWest Airlines has filed a federal lawsuit against two former pilots, alleging they accessed confidential employee data without authorization in… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Lets 737 Max Pilot Union Suit Proceed
The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear Boeing’s appeal seeking to block a lawsuit filed by… Read More »
US Audit Flags FAA Oversight Gaps in United Maintenance
A federal watchdog audit has identified significant gaps in the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance operations, citing… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 Simulators Gain FAA and EASA Approval
Boeing has received initial qualification for its 777-9 flight training simulators after approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and the… Read More »
FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed all U.S. airlines to certify that pilot hiring decisions are based solely on merit,… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo Jets Scrapped at Just Four Years Old
Two Airbus A320neo aircraft formerly operated by Spirit Airlines are being dismantled for parts at just three to four years… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Flight Attendants
Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 flight attendants from furlough as it advances plans to sell 20 Airbus aircraft, signaling an… Read More »
American Airlines Unions Target Board Over Profit Gap
Labor tensions are escalating at American Airlines as key unions press the company’s board of directors for accountability over what… Read More »
Ryanair to Bring Engine Maintenance In-House by 2029
Ryanair Holdings has signed a landmark agreement with CFM International to bring engine maintenance operations in-house from 2029, marking a… Read More »
Gama Aviation Opens $60m Sharjah FBO to Expand Middle East Reach
Gama Aviation has officially inaugurated a major new fixed-base operation in Sharjah, marking a significant expansion of its global business… Read More »
India and Russia Flag Rising Aircraft Safety Risks Amid Fleet Strain
Aviation regulators in both India and Russia are raising alarms over growing aircraft safety risks, as rapid traffic growth, workforce… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026 Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 will bring together speakers from a… Read More »
American Airlines Pilots Consider No-Confidence Vote in Leadership
Pilot leaders at American Airlines are weighing whether to launch a formal vote of no confidence in the carrier’s senior… Read More »
Embraer, Adani Sign MoU to Build India’s First Jet Assembly Line
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem… Read More »
Olympic Air Takes 45% Stake in Greek MRO Firm APELLA
Olympic Air has acquired a 45% stake in APELLA, a Part 145-certified aircraft maintenance organisation, strengthening its in-house technical capabilities… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
UPS Pilots Back Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Close Safety Gap
The union representing pilots at UPS has voiced strong support for new federal legislation aimed at closing what it describes… Read More »
Aircraft Interiors International 2026 Showcase: Design, Tech & Trends
The 2026 Showcase issue of Aircraft Interiors International is now available online, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, materials,… Read More »
Thai Airways Seeks Approval for $418m Utapao MRO Smart Hangar
Thai Airways International is seeking board approval for a major investment in aircraft maintenance capacity, proposing to spend THB13 billion… Read More »
NASA Tests Blockchain to Strengthen Aviation Data Security
In response to growing cybersecurity risks in aviation, NASA is developing and testing blockchain-based technology designed to enhance the safety,… Read More »
NTSB: Boeing Flagged MD-11 Engine Mount Risk Years Before UPS Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has disclosed that Boeing warned airlines as early as 2011 about a critical MD-11 engine-mount… Read More »
Air India A350 Engine Damaged After Cargo Container Ingestion in Delhi
India’s aviation regulator has launched a formal investigation after an Air India Airbus A350 sustained engine damage when a cargo… Read More »
Airbus Tests Global 5G Connectivity in Orbit with SpaceRAN Demo
Airbus has launched a major initiative to test global 5G connectivity from space, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of standardized,… Read More »