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How a 1982-era Boeing Became a Ghost Plane at Kolkata Airport
Photo Credits: Times of India Air India recently discovered a 43-year-old Boeing 737-200 parked at the Kolkata Airport more than a decade. The aircraft was still listed in the airline’s records, yet there was no trace of its actual existence. The jet had been parked at Kolkata Airport since 2012 and was finally hauled out of its unintended hibernation by a tractor-trailer and sent to Bengaluru, where it will be used to train maintenance engineers. It was the 14th abandoned
Shashwat Dwivedi
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Global Airport Automation Market to Reach $19.5 Billion by 2035
The global airport automation market is entering a decade of extraordinary transformation, driven by rapidly rising passenger volumes, growing expectations for seamless travel and the aviation industry’s push for greater operational efficiency. Recent findings show that the market, valued at USD 8.78 billion in 2025, is on track to reach USD 19.54 billion by 2035. With a projected CAGR of 7.53%, automation is becoming one of the strongest forces reshaping airport operations w
Shreya Majumder
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Aviation Jobs Worldwide – Pilot, Engineer & Airline Careers
The global aviation industry is growing rapidly, creating strong demand for skilled professionals across all sectors. Brookfield Aviation connects pilots, engineers, and aviation specialists with leading airlines, MROs, and aviation organisations worldwide. We focus on delivering strategic aviation jobs and long-term career opportunities that drive industry growth and innovation. PILOT JOBS AIRBUS A330/320 First Officers - Sri Lanka Direct Entry Captains - Europe A320 Captain
Brookfield Aviation
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Airbus Flight Academy and The Aviator Institute from Tunisia Join Forces
Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2025 – During the Dubai Airshow 2025, Airbus Flight Academy (AFA) and The Aviator Institute (TAI), formerly Safe Flight Academy, announced a partnership agreement to deliver the Airbus ab initio pilot training programme in Tunisia. This collaboration marks the latest addition to the Airbus Flight Academy network, reinforcing Airbus’ commitment to support the next generation of airline-ready pilots worldwide. Each partner flight school applies Airbus’ l
Brookfield Aviation
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Plane Spotting: How Social Media Is Turning a Hobby into a Global Trend
Plane spotting is no longer a quiet pastime for aviation enthusiasts. Across the world, this hobby has taken off on social media, creating vibrant communities and inspiring thousands to look skyward. In Thiruvananthapuram, the steady rumble of aircraft over Ponnara Palam near Vallakkadavu has become more than background noise. It now draws groups of spotters, many of them young, eager to watch planes sweep across the sky. Some arrive with flight-tracking apps and cameras, whi
Shreya Majumder
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Princess Anne Takes the Controls of an Airbus A350 Simulator During Singapore Visit
Photo Credits: The Independent Princess Anne got a taste of life in the cockpit during her official visit to Singapore, stepping into an Airbus A350 flight simulator for a virtual take-off. During her tour of the Airbus Asia Training Centre, the largest Airbus flight crew training facility in the world, the Princess Royal settled into the pilot’s seat, sharing a light moment with the captain as he briefed her on safety. Despite the rumble of thunder outside, Anne was assured
Shreya Majumder
Nov 21, 20252 min read
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