Spirit Airlines Furloughs 74 Fewer Pilots Than Initially Projected
Spirit Airlines recently announced the furlough of 186 pilots, 74 fewer than the 260 initially projected. This move comes as… Read More »
Boeing Workers Report High Pressure and Incomplete Work Amid Production Demands
Boeing factory workers are voicing concerns over intense pressures and incomplete tasks as they strive to meet production deadlines, according… Read More »
Safran Acquires AI Aerospace Firm Preligens for €220 Million
French aerospace giant Safran has announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence firm Preligens for 220 million euros ($243.3 million). The… Read More »
JetBlue to Offer Pilot Early Outs Amid Network Reductions for Profitability
JetBlue is set to offer its pilots early retirement packages as part of its broader strategy to scale back operations… Read More »
Deadly Airplane Tire Explosion at Delta Highlights Potential Risks
A recent tragic incident at Delta Air Lines where an exploding tire on a Boeing 757 killed two workers and… Read More »
Japan’s Aviation Industry Faces Pilot Shortage Amid Tourism Boom
Japan is currently grappling with a critical shortage of pilots, a situation that threatens to undermine its booming tourism sector…. Read More »
Russian Aviation Faces Severe Challenges Due to Pilot Shortages, Fuel Rationing, and Parts Scarcity
Russia’s commercial aviation sector is navigating a deepening crisis characterized by pilot shortages, parts scarcity, fuel rationing, and increasing in-flight… Read More »
SAS Secures Agreement with Norwegian Cabin Crew Unions, Ending Strike
SAS Scandinavian and the Norwegian cabin unions, NKF and SNK, have this morning reached an agreement on new collective bargaining… Read More »
Two Dead, One Injured in Tire Explosion at Delta Facility in Atlanta
A tragic accident at Delta Air Lines’ Technical Operations Maintenance facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning resulted… Read More »
Gulf Air Achieves EASA Certification to Expand Maintenance Operations for Airbus and Boeing Fleet
Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has successfully passed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)… Read More »
LATAM Airlines Colombia Grapples with Fuel Shortage Amid National Crisis
LATAM Airlines Colombia is facing a significant disruption in its operations due to an aviation fuel shortage that has impacted… Read More »
“Lie To Fly”: Unpacking the Complex Case of an Off-Duty Pilot’s Mid-Flight Crisis
In October 2023, an alarming incident involving Joseph Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, captured national attention when he allegedly… Read More »
NetJets Terminates High-Ranking Pilots Amid Union Negotiations, Sparking Controversy
In a move described as “unprecedented” by the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), two high-ranking union leaders, including… Read More »
US-Iranian National Charged for Illicit Export of Aircraft Parts to Iran, Violating Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of Jeffrey Chance Nader, a 68-year-old dual US-Iranian citizen, for his… Read More »
The Pilot Shortage: Quality Over Quantity in Business Aviation
Despite some signs of temporary relief, the pilot shortage remains a critical issue in the aviation industry. However, what we’re… Read More »
Aviation’s Recruiting Shift: Technicians and Cabin Crew Now in High Demand
Boeing’s recent Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) highlights a significant shift in aviation recruitment needs. The 2024 report, released last… Read More »
Celiac Pilot Sues United Airlines Over Gluten-Free Meal Dispute
Captain Mark MacKenzie, a seasoned pilot with United Airlines, has filed a lawsuit against the airline alleging discrimination and failure… Read More »
WestJet Works to Restore 16 Aircraft Damaged in Hailstorm
WestJet (WS) is actively engaged in repairing 16 aircraft significantly impacted by a severe hailstorm that struck Calgary on the… Read More »
Universal Air Targets Niche Markets and New Bases
Malta-based Universal Air is strategically expanding its operations with a focus on niche markets across Europe and North Africa, while… Read More »
PIA Loses $78 Million from Delayed Aircraft Maintenance
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has incurred a financial loss of PKR 21.8 billion (USD 78.2 million) due to delayed maintenance… Read More »
Lifeflight Australia Inaugurates State-of-the-Art MRO Facility at Archerfield Airport
Lifeflight Australia, a leading aeromedical service provider based in Brisbane Archerfield, has unveiled a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)… Read More »
Ural Airlines To Part Out A320 Stuck in Siberian Wheat Field
Ural Airlines has decided to part out an Airbus A320 that has remained stranded in a Siberian wheat field since… Read More »