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.

United Kingdom

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 →

ROUTES Jun 26, 2026 US Airlines Trim July 4 Capacity to Protect Profits as Demand Softens US carriers are cutting domestic seats over the July 4 holiday, prioritizing profit margins over volume as travel demand cools and costs rise. Read More →

NEWS Jun 26, 2026 FAA Establishes Air Taxi Research Hub in Oklahoma City to Shape the Future of Urban Flight The FAA is building a dedicated research facility in Oklahoma City to study air taxi operations, pilot training, and integration into U.S. airspace. Read More →

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 →