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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ROUTES Jul 15, 2026 Air Tanzania Targets U.S. Routes Pending Fleet Expansion Plans Air Tanzania plans to launch U.S. flights once it grows its fleet, with New York and Atlanta among the destinations under consideration. Read More →

NEWS Jul 14, 2026 Emirates Completes 100th Widebody Cabin Retrofit in $5 Billion Overhaul, Adding Premium Economy Fleetwide Emirates has refurbished 100 widebody aircraft under its $5 billion retrofit program, installing Premium Economy seats and upgrading cabins across its fleet. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 14, 2026 Rutaca Eyes US Charter Flights as Venezuelan Carrier Seeks New Markets Venezuelan airline Rutaca is pursuing US charter operations as it looks to expand beyond its domestic network amid shifting industry conditions. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 13, 2026 Cathay Pacific Expands Ultra-Long-Haul Network With 11 New Airbus A350 Routes Cathay Pacific rolls out 11 ultra-long-haul A350 routes from Hong Kong, including flights up to 17 hours to destinations across four continents. Read More →

ROUTES Jul 13, 2026 Vernal, Utah Regains Essential Air Service as Contour Airlines Takes Over Route The US DOT has reinstated Essential Air Service at Vernal Regional Airport, with Contour Airlines set to operate flights to Salt Lake City. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jul 13, 2026 Law Firms Launch Investigations Into Frontier Airlines Following Data Breach Tied to Ransomware Group Multiple law firms are investigating Frontier Airlines after a data breach potentially exposed sensitive customer information linked to a ransomware attack. Read More →

NEWS Jul 07, 2026 Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Form Joint Venture to Advance Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Propulsion for Commercial Aviation Airbus and MTU Aero Engines plan a joint venture to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain for future aircraft. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jul 07, 2026 Frontier Airlines Offloads 11 Future Airbus A321neo Jets to Avolon in Fleet Restructuring Move Frontier Airlines has agreed to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo aircraft to Irish lessor Avolon, adjusting its fleet plan amid shifting demand conditions. Read More →

NEWS Jul 07, 2026 FAA Selects L3Harris to Overhaul Aging Air Traffic Surveillance Network The FAA has awarded L3Harris a contract to modernize its national surveillance system, replacing decades-old infrastructure that tracks aircraft across US airspace. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jul 06, 2026 Why the Boeing 787's Window Dimmer Switches Keep Generating Revenue Long After Delivery The electrochromic dimmer switches on 787 Dreamliner windows wear out from constant passenger use, creating a steady aftermarket revenue stream for Boeing. Read More →