In a heartfelt conversation with a newly appointed airline captain Roy, it was clear that his recent career milestone was not just about landing a job. It was about the people who stood beside him through every stage of the journey.  Captain Roy, who recently joined Fly Cham airline, shared how Brookfield Aviation and its Vice President for the Latin America, Mr. Carlos Guerrero, played a pivotal role in helping him navigate the complex recruitment process.  “From the very be

In a first-of-its-kind event, an aircraft in the United States was forced to make an emergency landing after being struck by what investigators suspect was space debris.  The aircraft in question was United Flight 1093, which had departed from Denver en route to Los Angeles. The pilot of the flight suffered several cuts on his arm after the piece of debris hit the cockpit's windshield, and the glass shards flew right into his arm.  The aircraft was diverted to Salt Lake City

The recent hurricane over the North Atlantic, named Hurricane Melissa, has caused significant disruption to airline operations in the region. Airports in the path of the storm have sustained significant damage.  Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica was among those affected. Part of its terminal infrastructure has also been damaged, and the airport will remain closed until restoration work is completed. Relief and aid operations are already underway.  The disruption has caused delay

The US government shutdown is now entering its 36th day, making it the longest shutdown in the country’s history. The effects are being felt across the nation, and even during its first week, the civil aviation industry experienced noticeable disruption.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the administration plans to reduce flights to dozens of major airports if the shutdown is not resolved by Friday. Forty major hubs will see a reduction in traffic of nearly 

Due to the recent supply shortage in the aircraft engine market, private jet owners are using this opportunity to generate profit by leasing their engines to individuals and organisations facing long waiting periods for engine delivery or repair.  Labour and parts shortages have plagued the aviation industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in delays in the delivery of engines and aircraft across both private and commercial aviation sectors.  Experts sugges

Stepping into a modern airliner lavatory is an experience of contrasts; you will notice the 'No Smoking' sign alongside an ashtray. If caught smoking, you can be fined thousands and even face arrest. In this context, the presence of an ashtray seems out of place. Why are aircraft designers still installing them, even though smoking on airlines has been banned worldwide for decades?  The continued presence of the ashtrays in aircraft lavatories is not a design whim or an overs