The saying goes that an airline is either short of aircraft or short of pilots – but, as Tom Batchelor reports, supply chain bottlenecks, an unexpectedly rapid recovery in post-Covid domestic and international air travel, and a tight labour market risk leaving operators in need of both.

Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new, on ground and in-flight, pilot assistance technologies on an A350-1000 test aircraft.

News about coatings, engine MRO and joint ventures in this month’s Contracts and News Briefs.

Landing gear MRO providers are adding new capabilities, facilities and certifications to meet growing demand.

Etihad Airways is advertising for its future cabin crew.