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 »
Boeing Files Unfair Labor Practice Claim Amid IAM Strike
Boeing has filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing 33,000 factory workers on… Read More »
Air Canada Pilots Approve 42% Wage Increase Over 4 Years
Air Canada pilots have approved a new contract with a nearly 42% wage increase over four years, potentially avoiding strikes… Read More »
Emirates Invests $48M in A350 Pilot and Crew Training
In preparation for the arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has invested $48 million in state-of-the-art pilot and cabin… Read More »
Boeing Pulls Contract Offer as Strike Continues for 33,000 Workers
Boeing has officially withdrawn its “best and final” contract offer to 33,000 factory workers on the US West Coast, stating… Read More »
Boeing Strikes Continue as Mediation Efforts Fail to Resolve Dispute
The union representing 33,000 striking Boeing factory workers on the US West Coast announced that the latest mediation meeting with… Read More »
Delta Becomes First U.S. Airline to Use Drones for Maintenance Inspections
Delta Air Lines has become the first U.S. commercial airline to receive FAA approval to use camera-based drones for aircraft… Read More »