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 Jul 02, 2026 United Passenger Calls 911 During Takeoff, Attempts to Reach Flight Deck on Indianapolis Flight A United Airlines passenger called 911 and rushed toward the cockpit during takeoff from Indianapolis, forcing the flight to return to the gate. Read More →

NEWS Jul 01, 2026 Gogo Galileo HDX Gains Gulfstream G650 Approval and Pilatus PC-24 Factory Option Gogo secures STC for Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650/G650ER while Pilatus adds the LEO broadband terminal as a factory option for the PC-24. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 01, 2026 McKinney National Airport Becomes DFW's Third Commercial Airport with Avelo Airlines Launch Avelo Airlines brings commercial passenger service to McKinney National Airport with four Florida routes, giving North Dallas travelers a new option. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 01, 2026 American Airlines Returns to Tokyo from Chicago O'Hare and Adds Two More Routes American Airlines will launch daily Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo Narita nonstop service in March 2027, plus two new domestic routes as it rebuilds its ORD hub. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 30, 2026 White House Clears Path for Supersonic Flights Over American Land The Trump administration moves to lift a decades-old ban on supersonic flight over US land, opening new opportunities for aerospace developers and airlines. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 30, 2026 FlexJet Takes Delivery of First Gulfstream G500 as G450 Phase-Out Begins FlexJet has inducted its first Gulfstream GVII-G500 into fractional service, kicking off a fleet renewal program that will retire its aging G450s. Read More →

NEWS Jun 29, 2026 United Airlines Adds Cartagena Routes from Houston and Washington Dulles United Airlines expands its Colombia network with new seasonal flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington D.C. starting December 2025. Read More →

NEWS Jun 29, 2026 Fourteen Killed in Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Near Ras Tanura A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed near Ras Tanura, killing 14 people on board. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 29, 2026 FAA Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification With New Rule Proposal The FAA wants to speed up commercial aircraft certifications through a new rulemaking process. Here's what it means for manufacturers and the industry. Read More →

NEWS Jun 26, 2026 Power Bank Fires on UK Flights Nearly Double in a Year, Aviation Regulators Warn British aviation regulators report power bank overheating incidents on planes have nearly doubled in one year, raising urgent safety concerns for travelers. Read More →