Pilots’ Group Demands Judicial Probe Into Air India Crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for a judicially led inquiry into the June 12 crash of Air India… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin crew — as… Read More »
US Moves to Block Sanctioned Aircraft Parts From Reaching Russia
Washington is tightening controls to prevent U.S.-made aircraft components from slipping into Russian hands after loosening sanctions on Belarus’s flag… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks $100 Million in Pilot Pay Cuts Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has told its pilots’ union it wants to cut pay and claw back $100 million a year from… Read More »
Army to Cut 6,500 Aviation Jobs as It Shifts to Drones
The U.S. Army plans to cut nearly 6,500 active-duty aviation positions over the next two years as it pivots from… Read More »
US Maintains Ban on Belavia Flights to Russia and Others
The United States has confirmed that Belarusian flag carrier Belavia will remain barred from operating flights to Russia, Iran, Syria,… Read More »
Spirit to Cut 25% Capacity & Slash Jobs
Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major downsizing, announcing plans to cut flight capacity by 25% year-on-year in November while… Read More »
IATA Urges Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Air Transport Association is calling for the retirement age of commercial pilots undertaking multi-pilot international operations to be… Read More »
FAA Orders Inspections of 119 Boeing 787s Over Faulty Oxygen Masks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to issue a final rule requiring U.S. airlines to inspect more than 100… Read More »
Japan Airlines Cuts Executive Pay Over Pilot Alcohol Scandal
Japan Airlines has announced sweeping pay cuts for 37 top executives, including President Mitsuko Tottori, in response to a serious… Read More »
Emirates Opens New Pilot Training Centre in Dubai
Emirates has officially opened a state-of-the-art crew training centre in Dubai dedicated to preparing pilots for its incoming Boeing 777X… Read More »
Bill Gates Fund, Airlines Invest $150M in SAF Startups
Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-energy investment fund backed by Bill Gates, has teamed up with some of the world’s leading… Read More »
Air India Adopts Fatigue Risk System as Pilots Raise Safety Concerns
As the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) deadline for feedback ends, Air India has agreed to implement the Fatigue… Read More »
Silk Way West Extends GE Aerospace Engine Support Deal
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its long-term partnership with GE Aerospace through an extended services agreement covering the carrier’s… Read More »
Japan Airlines Faces Backlash Over Pilot Alcohol Scandals
How seriously do pilots treat their job responsibilities? Aircraft accidents cause enormous harm and directly affect the lives of passengers… Read More »
Aer Lingus A330 Crew Deviates From Taxi Instructions at JFK
An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 operating as flight EIN107 from Dublin to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)… Read More »
Survey Reveals Most German Pilots Nap Mid-Flight Due to Fatigue
A new survey by the German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit reveals that almost all German pilots have taken naps during… Read More »
Southwest Signs 20-Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal
Southwest Airlines has entered into a landmark 20-year agreement to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from USA BioEnergy, underscoring its… Read More »
Safran-DRDO Jet Engine Deal Boosts India’s AMCA Program
India is set to achieve a major milestone in its defense sector as French aerospace giant Safran S.A. partners with… Read More »
Thai Court Reviews Bid to Block Foreign Pilots
Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a temporary injunction filed by the Thai Pilots Association seeking to block the employment of… Read More »
Five African Airlines Launch Joint MRO Efficiency Drive
Five leading African airlines are joining forces to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance safety in maintenance, repair and overhaul… Read More »
Cloud-Based Flight Data Tech Boosts BizAv Safety
Business aviation is embracing cloud-based flight data recorder (FDR) technology, which promises to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance by moving… Read More »
American Airlines to Begin A321XLR Flights From JFK in 2026, Hiring Pilots for Transatlantic Routes
American Airlines is preparing to launch Airbus A321XLR operations from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in early 2026, signaling… Read More »
Uganda Airlines to Spend $50M on MRO Expansion
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to invest around $50 million to expand its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The… Read More »
Military Demand Fuels Bizjet Conversion Growth
Business jet conversions for military missions are gaining traction as defense forces increasingly turn to executive aircraft platforms for specialized… Read More »
Global Airlines Push to Raise International Pilot Retirement Age to 67
A coalition representing the world’s airlines is urging the United Nations’ aviation agency to raise the mandatory international retirement age… Read More »