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By Jess Miller 27 Jan 2026 4 min read

Heathrow Adds New CT Scanners, Ends 100ml Liquid Rule

Heathrow has scrapped the 100ml liquids limit with new high-tech CT scanners. Passengers can now carry up to 2 litres and keep electronics in their bags

By Jess Miller 27 Jan 2026 4 min read

Five Unusual Things That Happened in Aviation Last Week

A car in a terminal, a cockpit fight, Air Force One turning back, and winter disruption. Five unusual aviation stories from last week.

By Jess Miller 21 Jan 2026 5 min read

O’Leary and Musk Clash Over Starlink on Ryanair Flights

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary clashes with Elon Musk over Starlink WiFi, costs, drag, and why ultra-low-cost aviation resists connectivity trends.

By Jess Miller 19 Jan 2026 3 min read

Aviation Job Search Goes to Pilot Expo 2026

Meet 150+ exhibitors including Ryanair, Emirates and TUI, plus 50+ speakers, networking and the Airliners’ Party at Pilot Expo 2026 in Brussels.

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Exhibitors and visitors at Pilot Expo 2026

By Jess Miller 19 Jan 2026 3 min read

10 reasons you should go to Pilot Expo 2026

Here's 10 reasons why you should attend Pilot Expo, Europe’s largest aircrew recruitment event for pilots, engineers, airlines, and flight schools

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.

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.