Articles by Kalum Shashi Ishara

Kalum Shashi Ishara I am an Aircraft Engineering graduate and an alumnus of Kingston University. It was a passion that I have had since childhood driven me to realise this goal of working in the Aviation and Aerospace industry. I have been working in the industry for more than 13 years now, and I can easily identify most commercial aircraft by spotting them from a distance. My work experience involved both technical and managerial elements of Aircraft component manufacturing, Quality assurance and continuous improvement management.

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NEWS Jun 25, 2026 Budget Airlines Lose Their Pricing Edge as Legacy Carriers Tighten Grip on US Market US budget airlines are losing their fare advantage over legacy carriers, according to a new report, as major airlines reshape pricing and capacity. Read More →

NEWS Jun 25, 2026 Flexjet Expands Fleet With Gulfstream G500 and Additional G700s for Fractional Owners Flexjet adds the Gulfstream G500 to its fractional fleet and orders more G700s, expanding long-range options for owners flying internationally. Read More →

NEWS Jun 25, 2026 United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Dumps $50,000 in Fuel to Remove Passenger After Dispute With Crew A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Osaka after a passenger argued with a flight attendant, dumping fuel before landing. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 24, 2026 Neptune Aviation Receives First A319 for Next-Generation Waterbomber Conversion Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first Airbus A319 to convert into a Type 1 air tanker, marking a new chapter for aerial firefighting in North America. Read More →

NEWS Jun 24, 2026 Deer Jet Shanghai Adds First C909B as China Pushes Homegrown Business Jets Deer Jet Shanghai has taken delivery of the first C909B business jet, marking a step forward for China's domestic aviation industry. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 24, 2026 Southwest Airlines Plans to Deploy First Boeing 737 MAX 7 on Hawaii Routes Southwest Airlines intends to assign its first Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft to Hawaii operations once certification is complete, according to recent reports. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 23, 2026 Southwest Airlines Launches Starlink Wi-Fi Service With Inaugural Flight Southwest Airlines completes its first passenger flight with free Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a shift in its onboard connectivity strategy. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 23, 2026 Korean Air and Delta Connect Baggage Transfers Across Seattle and Los Angeles Korean Air and Delta now offer through-checked baggage at Seattle and Los Angeles, easing connections for travelers between the US and Asia. Read More →

NEWS Jun 23, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight Off Hawaii A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crashed during a training mission off Oahu, prompting an active search and rescue response. Read More →

NEWS Jun 19, 2026 Laredo Citation 680A Crash Investigators Still Probing Mechanical Fault That Preceded Fatal Impact Investigators have yet to clarify the mechanical issue reported by the crew of a Cessna Citation 680A before its fatal crash near Laredo, Texas. Read More →