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

ROUTES Jun 24, 2026 Southwest Airlines Plans to Deploy First Boeing 737 MAX 7 on Hawaii Routes Southwest Airlines intends to assign its first Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft to Hawaii operations once certification is complete, according to recent reports. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 23, 2026 Southwest Airlines Launches Starlink Wi-Fi Service With Inaugural Flight Southwest Airlines completes its first passenger flight with free Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a shift in its onboard connectivity strategy. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 23, 2026 Korean Air and Delta Connect Baggage Transfers Across Seattle and Los Angeles Korean Air and Delta now offer through-checked baggage at Seattle and Los Angeles, easing connections for travelers between the US and Asia. Read More →

NEWS Jun 23, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight Off Hawaii A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crashed during a training mission off Oahu, prompting an active search and rescue response. Read More →

NEWS Jun 19, 2026 Laredo Citation 680A Crash Investigators Still Probing Mechanical Fault That Preceded Fatal Impact Investigators have yet to clarify the mechanical issue reported by the crew of a Cessna Citation 680A before its fatal crash near Laredo, Texas. Read More →

NEWS Jun 19, 2026 FAA Extends JFK Flight Caps Through 2027, Blocking New Service at New York's Busiest International Airport The FAA will keep strict flight limits at New York JFK through October 2027, meaning no new airline service or added flights for travelers. Read More →

NEWS Jun 19, 2026 United Airlines Considers Letting Off-Duty Flight Attendants Use Crew Rest Bunks on Long-Haul Routes United Airlines may soon permit non-revenue flight attendants to use crew rest bunks on long-haul flights, easing commuting challenges for staff. Read More →

NEWS Jun 18, 2026 NTSB Preliminary Report Points to GPS Jamming in Fatal King Air Crash NTSB preliminary report on a fatal King Air crash highlights GPS jamming as a factor under investigation. Here's what investigators have found so far. Read More →

NEWS Jun 18, 2026 NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty Limits NetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 18, 2026 Gulf Carriers Map Recovery Path After Iran Conflict Disrupts Regional Air Travel Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad chart a return to normal operations following airspace closures tied to the Iran conflict. Here's what travelers need to know. Read More →