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By Alexandra Foustanelli 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Ethiopian Airlines starts Africa’s largest airport project in Oromia

Ethiopian Airlines has launched construction of a $12.5 billion (£9.9 billion, €11.5 billion) mega-airport near Bishoftu, set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub with capacity for 110 million pass...

By Alexandra Foustanelli 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Aviation Capital Group confirms order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Aviation Capital Group has confirmed an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, split between the MAX 8 and MAX 10, with deliveries planned for 2032-2033.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

These Are the Safest Airlines in the World in 2026

The world’s safest airlines rankings for 2026, including analysis of the top five carriers and full lists of the top 25 full-service and low-cost airlines.

Engineer carrying out aircraft maintenance

By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Engineering Capacity, Not Pilots, Is Limiting Airline Utilisation

Airline operations are increasingly constrained by engineering capacity. Licensed engineer shortages and maintenance limits restrict aircraft utilisation even when crews are available.

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By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Ahead of Deliveries: Why Long Haul Airlines Hire Crews

Widebody recruitment is accelerating before aircraft deliveries. Airlines hire early to mitigate training bottlenecks, simulator limits, and pilot scarcity, not to chase growth.

By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Training Keeps Pilot Demand High Despite Grounded Aircraft

Fleet groundings do not reduce pilot demand. Training requirements, regulatory rules, and operational rigidity keep hiring pressure high even when aircraft are inactive.

By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 2 min read

Aircraft Backlogs Don’t Drive Airline Growth

Aircraft deliveries still dominate the conversation. But the constraint shaping airline growth has already moved downstream.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 04 Dec 2025 5 min read

Etihad Confirms Daily A380 Service to Tokyo from June 2026

Tokyo becomes Etihad’s newest A380 destination with daily flights launching on 16 June 2026. The service supports passenger and cargo demand while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a major hub.

By Jess Miller 03 Dec 2025 8 min read

10 Reasons to Build Your Aviation Career in the Middle East in 2025

Considering a move abroad? The Middle East offers unmatched aviation opportunities in 2025, from expanding airlines to high-quality living. Explore the 10 key reasons to relocate.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 03 Dec 2025 5 min read

Airbus Orders Urgent A320 Updates After Mid-Air Flight-Control Error

A mid-air incident linked to radiation-induced memory errors forced Airbus to initiate its largest A320 fleet update. Discover why regulators issued emergency directives.