IndiGo Turmoil Exposes India’s Aviation Crisis Amid Hiring Shortfalls
New DGCA duty-time rules and staffing shortfalls caused IndiGo to cancel about 1,600 flights December 5, 2025. The…
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IndiGo engages Captain John Illson for root-cause analysis
After 3,000-plus cancellations Dec. 3–5 tied to staff shortages and new FDTL rules, IndiGo hired Captain John Illson…
Passenger Arrested After Mid-Flight Door Attempt on Boston-Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX811 experienced a suspected cabin-door opening attempt during a Boston–Hong Kong flight. Crew intervened and…
Spirit Airlines Pilots and Attendants Ratify Agreements in Restructuring
In December, Spirit’s pilots and flight attendants ratified labor deals that reduce costs—pilots approved with 82% support, an…
Southwest 737 MAX 7 Certification Expected in 2026, Service Later
Certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 7 is expected in early-to-mid 2026 following an anti-ice redesign completed in…
No Radome Collapse: BEA Findings and Japan’s Response
On May 28, 2023, Air France AF291 (A350-900, F-HTYO) sustained radome damage, likely from a bird strike, causing…
IndiGo’s 10% Winter Cut Won’t Push Market Share to 55%
India ordered a 10% reduction in IndiGo’s winter schedule, reallocating slots to vetted carriers to reduce cancellations' impact.…
Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit
Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit.…
DOT Rules: No Compensation for A320 Software Fix Disruptions
An Airbus Nov. 28, 2025 safety notice forced immediate A320 software updates, causing mass flight disruptions. The DOT…