Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs, Invest in AI and Digital Transformation
Lufthansa Group has announced plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 as part of a sweeping digital transformation strategy… Read More »
Worldwide Pilot Shortage Deepens as Airlines Raise Pay and Delay Retirements
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to fill cockpits as the global pilot shortage worsens, fueled by surging travel demand, early retirements,… Read More »
American Airlines Modernizes Regional Jets with New Cabins
American Airlines has announced a major cabin upgrade across its regional jet fleet, aiming to deliver a more consistent and… Read More »
Japan Airlines Suspends 6 Pilots, Tightens Alcohol Safety Rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) is tightening its alcohol safety policies after repeated pilot drinking violations led to major delays and regulatory… Read More »
IATA: SAF Tech Rollout, Not Feedstock, Key Net Zero Bottleneck
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin crew — as… Read More »
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 »
Spirit to Cut 25% Capacity & Slash Jobs
Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major downsizing, announcing plans to cut flight capacity by 25% year-on-year in November while… Read More »
IATA Urges Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Air Transport Association is calling for the retirement age of commercial pilots undertaking multi-pilot international operations to be… Read More »
Japan Airlines Cuts Executive Pay Over Pilot Alcohol Scandal
Japan Airlines has announced sweeping pay cuts for 37 top executives, including President Mitsuko Tottori, in response to a serious… Read More »
Bill Gates Fund, Airlines Invest $150M in SAF Startups
Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-energy investment fund backed by Bill Gates, has teamed up with some of the world’s leading… 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 »