Articles by Kalum Shashi Ishara

NEWS Jan 27, 2026 Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in Effect Every Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process. Read More →

NEWS Jan 27, 2026 American Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Offerings to Offset Stormy 2026 Outlook American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) unveiled a complex financial tapestry today, January 27, 2026, reporting a staggering record for top-line growth that stands in stark contrast to its vulnerable bottom line. Read More →

NEWS Jan 27, 2026 High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington Airport At approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, the NASA WB-57 Canberra, one of only three such vintage aircraft still in operation globally, encountered a critical landing gear failure while returning to base. Witnesses and dramatic cell phone footage captured the moment the aircraft touched down on Runway 17R-35L without its wheels deployed. Read More →

NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Airbus Helicopters Reports 20% Order Jump as Global Defence Demand Peaks Propelled by a historic surge in European defence spending and the successful global rollout of its next-generation platforms, Airbus Helicopters has reported a banner year for 2025. Read More →

NEWS Jan 26, 2026 FAA Finalises ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Rules After Deadly DCA Midair In the shadow of the first anniversary of the deadliest midair collision in recent American history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to permanently rewrite the rules of the sky over the nation’s capital. Read More →

NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Washington D.C. Activates "Athena" Sensor Web to Shield National Capital Airspace As the United States enters a landmark year of national celebration and global sporting events, the defence of the National Capital Region (NCR) has undergone a silent yet profound technological evolution. Read More →

NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Delta Air Lines Commits $250 Million to Forge a New Southern Powerhouse In a move that cements the "Silicon Hills" as a primary theatre of war for North American aviation supremacy, Delta Air Lines has today, January 26, 2026, finalised a staggering $250 million investment into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Read More →

NEWS Jan 09, 2026 NTSB Scrutinizes FAA NOTAM Logic Following Fatal MD 530F Canyon Crash One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed. Read More →

NEWS Jan 09, 2026 Air Canada Doubles Down on Regional Strength with Major PAL Airlines Expansion In a strategic move to fortify its presence in Eastern Canada, Air Canada has officially announced its intent to significantly expand and extend its commercial partnership with PAL Airlines. As of January 8, 2026, the two carriers have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that not only secures regional connectivity for the next decade but also introduces a substantial fleet expansion to meet rising demand in Québec and the Maritimes. Read More →

NEWS Jan 09, 2026 Flydubai, Turkish, and Pegasus Suspend Flights Amid Escalating Unrest and Digital Blackout Major Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers have abruptly suspended flight operations to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, as a nationwide internet blackout and escalating anti-government protests create a "high-risk" environment for international civil aviation. Read More →