Rayan Air Signs LOI for MRO Facility at Bahrain Airport
Florida-based Rayan Air has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) to establish a maintenance, repair,… Read More »
Bahrain’s Valo Aviation Secures AOC as First Bizjet Charter Specialist
Valo Aviation has become Bahrain’s first dedicated business jet charter operator after securing an air operator’s certificate (AOC). The milestone… Read More »
NetJets and Signature Aviation Begin FBO Facility at Las Vegas Airport
NetJets Aviation (EJA, Columbus John Glenn, OH) has partnered with Signature Aviation to build a new exclusive-use fixed-base operator (FBO)… Read More »
Qantas A380 Flies 34 Flights with Tool Lodged in Engine: ATSB Report
The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) has released its official investigation into a concerning incident involving a Qantas Airbus A380…. Read More »
Jet2 Announces New Base at London-Luton Airport for Summer 2025
Jet2 has revealed plans to open a new base at London-Luton Airport (LTN) starting in the summer of 2025. The… Read More »
United Nigeria Airlines and Cronos Partner on New MRO Facility in Nigeria
United Nigeria Airlines (UN, Enugu) and Cronos Airlines (C8, Malabo) have partnered to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)… Read More »
Clay Lacy Expands with New Sun Valley FBO; Large Jet Permit Revoked
Clay Lacy Aviation (CLY, Van Nuys) has secured a lease to develop a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Sun… Read More »
CJet Aviation Expands with New FBO in Québec and Piaggio P.180 Charter
CJet Aviation has launched a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Trois-Rivières in Québec, marking a significant expansion as it prepares… Read More »
Future Trends in Commercial Aviation MRO
The surge in global air travel demand has driven airlines to expand their fleets and increase flight operations, significantly boosting… Read More »
Ousted American Airlines Pilot Leader Claims ALPA Advocates Pressured His Removal
In early December, Ed Sicher, a veteran Boeing 737 pilot, will take command of an international flight as a Boeing… Read More »
The British Pilots Fighting to Fly Beyond Age 65
British pilots currently face mandatory retirement at age 65, but an increasing number are lobbying to change this rule. Former… Read More »
Cebu Pacific Acquires Majority Stake in 1AV Groundhandler
Cebu Pacific Air is set to enhance its operational capabilities by acquiring an additional 20% stake in 1Aviation Ground Handling… Read More »
Safran to Invest €1 Billion in LEAP MRO Network
Safran Aircraft Engines has announced a significant investment of over €1 billion (approximately $1.08 billion) aimed at enhancing its global… Read More »
TARMAC Aerosave to Recycle Three A380s for Spare Parts
French aircraft MRO specialist TARMAC Aerosave has acquired three additional Airbus A380s for dismantling and recycling, aiming to bolster the… Read More »
Flair Airlines 737 Captain Injured in Birdstrike Incident
A recent birdstrike incident involving a Flair Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Canada left the captain with minor injuries… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 330 Pilots in January 2025
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough approximately 330 pilots starting January 31, 2025, as part of an effort to… Read More »
Air India Gains DGCA Approval for In-House Aircraft Interior Modifications
Air India has received Design Organization Approval (DOA) from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), enabling it to make… Read More »
Aer Lingus to Cut Staff Amid Profitability Issues
Aer Lingus is set to reduce its workforce due to challenges arising from a planned passenger cap at Dublin International… Read More »
Boeing Reports $6.17 Billion Q3 Loss Amid Worker Strike
Boeing has posted a net loss of $6.17 billion in the third quarter of 2024, largely attributed to the impact… Read More »
Airbus to Boost India Workforce to Over 5,000 with New Delhi HQ
Airbus has announced plans to expand its workforce in India to over 5,000 employees, aiming to strengthen its presence in… Read More »
Researchers Develop Backup Navigation System for Aircraft Using Cellphone Towers
In a world increasingly reliant on GPS for navigation—from casual weekend road trips to critical commercial airline routes—a team of… Read More »
Qantas Liable for A$150mn Compensation Payment to Ground Workers
The Australian Federal Court has ruled that Qantas Airways must pay compensation for the unlawful dismissal of 1,683 ground workers… Read More »
UK Airlines Boost Pilot Salaries Amid Shortages at Gatwick
Amid ongoing staff shortages in the aviation sector, airlines such as EasyJet and British Airways are ramping up their recruitment… Read More »
PLAY Airlines Restructures Operations Amid Financial Concerns
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has announced significant changes to its operational model and route network as it anticipates that earnings… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Unveils Fleet-wide Interior Overhaul
Delta Air Lines is launching an extensive retrofit of its entire fleet, introducing a fresh and modern cabin design that… Read More »
Thai SmartLynx Chooses TrustFlight for Safety Management
Thai SmartLynx, formerly known as BBN Airlines Thailand and part of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has selected TrustFlight’s Centrik 5… Read More »