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By Alexandra Foustanelli 18 Mar 2026 7 min read

IndiGo CEO Steps Down Months After Flight Crisis

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after a major 2025 flight cancellation crisis. Explore what led to the disruption and its impact on aviation.

By Jess Miller 02 Mar 2026 3 min read

Iran Conflict: How the Middle East Crisis Hits Aviation

US-Israel strikes on Iran have shut Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha airports, grounded thousands of flights and sent oil prices surging. Here's what the industry needs to know.

By Jess Miller 17 Feb 2026 3 min read

When Passenger Behaviour Forces Flights Off Course

Recent incidents show how unruly passengers and onboard disruptions trigger costly delays, diversions, arrests, and long-term bans for those involved.

By Jess Miller 13 Feb 2026 4 min read

Writing an Aircraft Engineer CV with Limited Experience

Entry-level aircraft engineers can craft strong CVs by showcasing skills, training, logbooks, and mindset to attract recruiters.

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By Jess Miller 13 Feb 2026 4 min read

What Recruiters Want From Entry-level Aircraft Engineers

Entry-level aircraft engineers are in demand. This guide covers the skills, mindset, logbooks, technical knowledge, and attitudes recruiters value most.

By Jess Miller 12 Feb 2026 5 min read

Wizz Air Premium Class: The Budget Carrier's New Era

Wizz Air is expanding its 'premium' class across its network. We dive deep into what this offering is, how it stacks up against competitors, and what it means for the LCC model.

Ryanair and CFM sign memorandum of understanding

By Jess Miller 12 Feb 2026 4 min read

Ryanair and CFM Sign Multi-Year Engine Services MOU

Ryanair and CFM International sign a multi-year, multi-billion dollar engine material services MOU. Read about the deal, MRO strategy, and job market impact.

By Jess Miller 06 Feb 2026 3 min read

10 Things Recruiters Look For In A Pilot CV

Recruiters screen pilot CVs for 10 essential elements, including licences, flight hours and professional conduct. Learn what makes a CV stand out in airline hiring.

By Jess Miller 06 Feb 2026 4 min read

Airline Pilot Hiring Events Explained

Pilot recruitment days give candidates direct access to airline hiring teams. Learn how these events work, what happens on the day, how to prepare and why they remain a key step in pilot recruitment.

By Jess Miller 06 Feb 2026 3 min read

Singapore Leads World’s First RISE Engine Testbed

Singapore, CAAS, CFM, and Airbus establish the world's first airport testbed for the open-fan RISE engine, accelerating sustainable aviation.

By Jess Miller 05 Feb 2026 4 min read

Explanation Needed from Air India over Fuel Switch Issue

The UK aviation regulator has asked Air India to explain why a Boeing 787 with a reported fuel switch issue was cleared to fly, warning of action.