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 05, 2026 Qatar Airways Returns to Philadelphia After Three-Year Absence as American Airlines Extends Doha Suspension Qatar Airways resumes Philadelphia to Doha flights in 2026 after a three-year break, filling the gap left by American Airlines' extended cancellation. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 05, 2026 Business Aviation Activity Climbs in May, Yet Argus Data Signals Cooling Momentum Argus TraqPak reports North American business aviation flights rose in May 2025, but year-over-year growth has slowed across all operational categories. Read More →

NEWS Jun 05, 2026 United Flight Attendant's Lawsuit Raises Hard Questions About Workplace Safety in Aviation A veteran United Airlines flight attendant's lawsuit alleging sexual assault and stalking by a colleague spotlights gaps in how airlines handle misconduct claims. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 05, 2026 Philippine Airlines Introduces Airbus A350-1000 on Manila to Toronto Route Philippine Airlines deploys its new Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila-Toronto route, marking its second North American destination served by the flagship aircraft. Read More →

NEWS Jun 04, 2026 Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over Virginia A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 04, 2026 Elevate Jet Deploys AI Pricing Engine to Reshape Charter Quoting Elevate Jet rolls out an AI-driven pricing engine for Part 135 charter operations, promising faster quotes and sharper market alignment for operators. Read More →

NEWS Jun 04, 2026 American Airlines Suspends Select Summer Routes Citing Elevated Jet Fuel Costs American Airlines temporarily halts several summer routes as jet fuel prices climb, citing operational costs tied to ongoing global energy market pressures. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 03, 2026 Azorra Delivers First ATR 42-600 to JSX, Marking Turboprop's Return to U.S. Commercial Skies Azorra has delivered the first ATR 42-600 to Dallas-based JSX, reintroducing the modern turboprop to U.S. commercial passenger service. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 03, 2026 United Airlines Welcomes Its First Airbus A321XLR Into the Fleet United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a new chapter in long-range single-aisle operations for the carrier. Read More →

NEWS Jun 03, 2026 When Cabin Calm Breaks at 32,000 Feet: What the Frontier Incident Tells Us About Air Travel Today A Frontier Airlines passenger tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight to Chicago. Here's what happened and what it means for travelers. Read More →