US Clears $2.7B Military Aircraft Support Deals
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $2.7 billion in foreign military sales to support aircraft sustainment programs with… Read More »
Sierra Aviation Gains Turkish AOC with Gulfstream GIV-SP
Sierra Aviation has officially secured air operator’s certificate (AOC) #TR-AT-105 from Türkiye’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) following the… Read More »
Qantas Beard Ban for Pilots Sparks Safety Debate and Backlash
Qantas is facing growing criticism over plans to extend its ban on beards for pilots to its regional subsidiary, QantasLink…. Read More »
Jambojet Aims to Be Africa’s Q400 MRO Hub
Kenya’s low-cost carrier Jambojet is expanding its in-house maintenance capabilities for its fleet of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-Q400 turboprops, positioning… Read More »
Boosting Readiness: U.S. Air Force’s Plan to Train 1,500 Pilots Annually
To maintain air superiority, project global power, and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force must consistently produce 1,500 trained… Read More »
Skyportz, FlyNow Team Up on eCopter Vertipad Plan
Skyportz and FlyNow Aviation have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop integrated vertipad solutions designed for FlyNow’s eCopter. The collaboration… Read More »
EASA Part 145 Repair Stations Must Implement FAA SMS by Oct 2025
Repair stations holding EASA Part 145 certificates will be required to establish, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS)… Read More »
GE Advances Silicon Carbide Power Tech with Axcelis
GE Aerospace and Axcelis Technologies have launched a joint development program to advance production-ready silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, utilizing… Read More »
FAA Delays Enforcement of Secondary Cockpit Barrier Rule Until 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has postponed enforcement of a rule requiring secondary cockpit barriers on newly manufactured commercial aircraft. The… Read More »
US Law Orders Cancer Study in Military Pilots and Aircrews
A new law signed by President Donald Trump requires an independent study into cancer rates among military pilots and aircrews… Read More »
American Airlines, Pilots Clash Over Alaska’s Boeing 787 Routes
American Airlines is facing a growing dispute with its pilots’ union over plans to codeshare on new long-haul international routes… Read More »
Air Canada Halts Flight Resumption After Union Defies Back-to-Work Order
Air Canada has suspended its plan to resume limited flights this Sunday after accusing the Canadian Union of Public Employees… Read More »
Allegiant Pilots Push for No-Confidence Vote on Executives
Allegiant Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 2118, are preparing a no-confidence vote targeting the airline’s… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Pilots Warned Amid Carrier’s Financial Strain
Spirit Airlines’ pilot union has warned members to prepare for possible disruptions as the ultra-low-cost carrier faces mounting financial challenges…. Read More »
Embraer to Invest $90M in Melbourne Jet Plant Expansion
Embraer plans to invest approximately $90 million to expand its executive-jet manufacturing facility at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, boosting production… Read More »
DGCA Flags Major Pilot Training Gaps at Air India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered serious safety and training lapses at Air India during a July 2025… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots Amid Cuts
Spirit Airlines is set to furlough 270 pilots and demote another 140 from captain to first officer as part of… Read More »
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Safety Oversight and Emergency Equipment Lapse
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India following a safety… Read More »
IndiGo Adds 1,000 Pilots in Two Years, Surpasses Air India Group
IndiGo Airlines, India’s largest low-cost carrier, has significantly expanded its cockpit workforce, recruiting over 1,000 pilots in just two years…. Read More »
Porter Boosts Pilot Training with New E195-E2 Simulator
Porter Airlines is enhancing its pilot training capabilities through a new partnership with Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS), which has… Read More »
112 Air India Pilots Call in Sick After Deadly Dreamliner Crash
Just four days after the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, 112 Air India pilots… Read More »
KKR Takes Minority Stake in Flight Tech Firm Etraveli
KKR has acquired a minority stake in Etraveli Group, marking a significant new chapter for the Sweden-based flight technology company…. Read More »
Emirates to Hire 17,300 Staff Worldwide in 2025–2026
Emirates has unveiled plans to recruit 17,300 new employees globally during the 2025–2026 financial year, expanding its workforce across 350… Read More »
KLM Launches Long-Haul Flights Operated by Air France Pilots
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched long-haul flights crewed by Air France pilots for the first time, marking a significant… Read More »
LATAM Airlines Eyes Embraer E2 Jets as Potential Replacement for Aging A319 Fleet
LATAM Airlines Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to acquire up to 30 E195-E2 jets,… Read More »
US Senators Push to Raise International Pilot Retirement Age
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Senate Majority Whip John Thune, is urging the Trump administration to support global… Read More »