

Aviation’s Latest Labor Shortage
The aviation industry is working to address a shortage of aviation maintenance technicians. A 2024 Pipeline Report by the Aviation Technician Education Council projects a 20% shortfall in maintenance techs by 2028 – in part caused by an aging workforce…

GTF Engine Woes ‘Largest Headwind’ for JetBlue
JetBlue continues to sound the alarm over ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan engines. The airline expects aircraft groundings to peak in the next one to two years. The engines power the New York-based carrier’s Airbus A220 and…

Delta Delays 737 MAX Debut
Three years after ordering the aircraft type, Delta isn’t expecting to receive new Boeing 737 MAXs until at least 2026. The Atlanta-based airline disclosed the updated delivery timeline in a February regulatory filing. Delta first ordered the 737 MAX 10…

Airbus Puts eVTOL Program on Hold
Airbus recently said that it would be halting plans to put its latest eVTOL aircraft, named CityAirbus, on the market, reports AIN Online. The aircraft manufacturer announced the move in late January, noting issues mostly in regards to the technological…

TAAG Secures $150 Million Financing for Boeing 787 Fleet
The Angolan government has approved a $110 million sovereign guarantee to support its national carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines (Linhas Aéreas de Angola), in acquiring three additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This authorization was formalized through Executive Order No. 30/25, issued on…