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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
American Airlines Fires Flight Attendant Over Secret ‘Trips for Cash’ Scheme

American Airlines has fired a flight attendant after uncovering a black-market scheme in which crew members were allegedly selling coveted… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
DGCA Probes Air India Express Over False Engine Records

Air India Express is under scrutiny from India’s aviation regulator for allegedly forging aircraft maintenance records and failing to comply… Read More »
Mexico Expands State Control Over Airports and Air Services

Mexico is advancing plans to expand state control of its airspace and airport infrastructure, with both federal and state governments… Read More »
Texas Court Allows Southwest Pilots’ Lawsuit Against Boeing

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) can proceed with its lawsuit against Boeing, following a decision by the Texas Supreme… Read More »
UK Invests £750K to Train Future Pilots and Engineers

The UK government has announced £750,000 ($1 million) in new funding to support disadvantaged young people in pursuing careers in… Read More »
Top Skills Aviation Professionals Need in a Rapidly Changing Industry

In today’s aviation industry, Heraclitus’ timeless wisdom—“You cannot step into the same river twice”—rings more true than ever. With technology… Read More »
FAA Nominee Calls Mandatory Pilot Retirement Age ‘Arbitrary’

Bryan Bedford, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), called the current mandatory airline pilot retirement… Read More »
Air Mauritius Rejects Report on Dnata Groundhandling Deal

Air Mauritius has denied claims that it is in advanced discussions to outsource its groundhandling operations to Dubai-based airport services… Read More »
Former Student Sues United Aviate Academy Over Training Delays

A former student is suing United Aviate Academy (UAA) for $500,000, claiming the airline-sponsored flight school misrepresented its training timeline,… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Airbus for $30M Over Toxic Fumes Incident

A United Airlines flight attendant has filed a $30 million lawsuit against European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, alleging serious health complications… Read More »
United Flight Attendants Secure Tentative 40% Pay Boost

United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA have agreed to an “industry-leading” tentative contract that promises substantial gains for… Read More »