The Reason Behind White Airplanes: Practical Benefits of a Common Color Scheme
When you’re at the airport, take a moment to observe the airplanes on the tarmac. You’ll likely notice that most… Read More »
UK Startup Firefly to Convert Human Waste into Jet Fuel with Wizz Air Order
A groundbreaking venture between Wizz Air and UK-based Firefly could soon see aircraft powered by jet fuel derived from human… Read More »
Frontier Airlines Imposes $60,000 Training Repayment Fee on New Pilots Who Leave Early
Frontier Airlines has introduced a significant policy change that impacts new pilots, informing them that they will be required to… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures Compensation Agreement with IAE for Grounded Aircraft Due to Engine Inspections
Spirit Airlines has reached a significant monthly credit agreement with International Aero Engines (IAE), affiliated with Pratt & Whitney, to… Read More »
New Method for Turbulence Detection Enhances Aviation Safety Using Genetic Programming
In response to the increasing need for improved turbulence monitoring in aviation, researchers have developed a new method that promises… Read More »
Exploring the Sky-High Salaries of Pilots at American, Delta, and United Airlines
In the competitive world of commercial aviation, pilots at leading U.S. carriers – American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United… Read More »
United Airlines Pilot Reports Ineffective Brakes Prior to Houston Taxiway Incident
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max experienced a notable incident last month when it slid off a taxiway at George… Read More »
United Airlines Offers Pilots Voluntary Time Off Amid Boeing Delivery Delays
United Airlines is reaching out to its pilots with an offer for voluntary time off in May 2024 due to… Read More »
Pilot Retirement Age Debate Reignites Amid Aviation Industry Changes
The aviation industry is once again at the forefront of a heated debate over pilot retirement age regulations, a discussion… Read More »
Canadian Airbus A220 Workers Escalate Tensions with Strike Vote
Workers at the Canadian assembly line for the Airbus A220 jet, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ Pilots Prepare for Possible Airline Acquisition Amid Speculation
The pilot union of Southwest Airlines, SWAPA, has strategically enlisted the services of several law firms in anticipation of the… Read More »
California Man Faces Charges for Aiming Laser at Planes in Redding
In a serious breach of aviation safety laws, a man from Redding, California, was apprehended for targeting aircraft with a… Read More »
Air New Zealand Temporarily Halts Auckland-Chicago 787-9 Flights Due to Engine Maintenance Challenges
Air New Zealand has announced a temporary suspension of its Auckland to Chicago service, citing ongoing issues with the availability… Read More »
iGA Istanbul Airport Aims to Establish Itself as a Global Hub for Aviation Training
iGA Istanbul Airport is taking significant strides towards fulfilling its aspiration to be recognized as a global epicenter for aviation… Read More »
ANA Urges Unified Asia-Pacific Stance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Routes Asia 2024
During Routes Asia 2024, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) sustainability leader emphasized the critical need for a consolidated voice from the… Read More »
How Airlines Determine Pilot Numbers for Transatlantic Flights?
Transatlantic flights, bridging continents over hours of open ocean, necessitate meticulous planning by airlines, especially regarding pilot staffing. Despite the… Read More »
Turkish Technic and EFW Partner to Achieve First Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion
Turkish Technic, in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversion specialist, has successfully undertaken its… Read More »
U.S. Airlines Ramp Up Pilot Recruitment Efforts in 2023 Amidst Ongoing Shortages
In the wake of global pilot shortages, U.S. airlines have intensified their recruitment efforts throughout 2023 to bolster their ranks… Read More »
China Express Airlines to Divest Crew Training Unit for $84.1 Million
China Express Airlines, based in Chongqing, is poised to divest its entire stake in its crew training division, Huaxia Aviation… Read More »
Wizz Air to Open New $40.95 Million Pilot Training Center in Rome
Wizz Air, the Switzerland-based budget airline, has announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art pilot training center near Rome’s Fiumicino Airport…. Read More »
Ascend Airways Launches Operations with First Boeing 737-800 Acquisition
Ascend Airways, previously known as Synergy Aviation, has embarked on a new phase in its operational strategy by taking delivery… Read More »
Qantas Faces A380 Shortage, Leading to Service Reductions Across Key Routes
Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia based at Sydney Kingsford Smith, is grappling with unexpected delays in the reactivation of… Read More »