Articles by Kalum Shashi Ishara

NEWS Dec 29, 2025 FAA Finalises AD to Resolve A350 Flight-Control Hazard The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-25-12, aimed at eliminating a critical "runaway" flight control hazard affecting the Airbus A350-900 and A350-1041 fleets. The directive, published today, December 29, 2025, mandates the installation of new flight-control software to prevent uncommanded surface movements that could lead to a loss of aircraft control. Read More →

STORIES Dec 29, 2025 How Drone Swarms Rewrote the Rules of Aviation For a century, aviation has been defined by the "Lone Wolf" model: one pilot, one aircraft, one mission. But as we close out 2025, that paradigm has officially collapsed. This year, the aviation industry didn't just see better drones; it witnessed the birth of collective intelligence. Read More →

NEWS Dec 24, 2025 US Air Force to Launch New Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit In a move that signals a tectonic shift in American airpower, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to stand up its first-ever experimental unit dedicated solely to "One-Way Attack" (OWA) drones. Read More →

NEWS Dec 24, 2025 Pentagon Alarm: China’s ‘Tailless’ 6th-Gen Fighter Prototypes Are Already Airborne The Pentagon’s annual 2025 China Military Power Report (CMPR), released this week, has sent a clear signal to Capitol Hill: the race for air dominance is no longer a one-horse race. For the first time, the U.S. Department of Defence has formally acknowledged the rapid progress of China’s sixth-generation fighter programs, highlighting the successful flight testing of multiple "novel tailless" stealth prototypes. Read More →

NEWS Dec 24, 2025 No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First Class In a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 24, 2025 IndiGo Unveils Delhi–London Expansion and First A321XLR Launch IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has officially unveiled its roadmap for a transformative 2026, marking its definitive entry into the long-haul arena. In a series of landmark announcements today, December 24, 2025, the airline confirmed it will launch direct flights between Delhi (DEL) and London Heathrow (LHR) starting February 2, 2026, utilising wide-body aircraft. Read More →

NEWS Dec 23, 2025 GlobalX Secures Rare Authorisation to Operate Intra-Canada Charter Flights Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (GlobalX) has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in its northern expansion strategy. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has officially granted the Miami-based operator authorisation to conduct intra-Canada charter flights, a permission rarely extended to U.S. carriers. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Dec 23, 2025 GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-Year The operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls. Read More →

NEWS Dec 23, 2025 Ryanair to Appeal $302 Million Italian Fine Over Alleged Travel Agency Restrictions Ryanair has announced its intention to challenge a €255.8 million ($302 million) fine imposed by Italy's competition authority, which accused the airline of obstructing travel agencies and online booking platforms from selling its flights. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 23, 2025 Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership In a major move to bolster connectivity between the Middle East and Europe, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have officially announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement. Confirmed today, December 23, 2025, the enhanced partnership unlocks five new high-demand destinations for passengers travelling from Bahrain through the global hub of Istanbul. Read More →