Bankrupt Spirit Airlines to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants Amid Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has filed for bankruptcy twice this year, announced it will furlough about one-third of… 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 »
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 »
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 »
AirlineRatings Launches Onboard Safety Audits
AirlineRatings has unveiled a new Onboard Safety Audit program designed to recognize excellence in in-flight safety and reassure travelers worldwide…. 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 »
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 »