Flight Safety Information - April 23, 2026 No. 080 In This Issue : Incident: Westjet B738 at Mazatlan on Apr 5th 2026, landed below final fuel reserve : Accident: PAL A320 near Iloilo on Apr 19th 2026, air conditioning problems : Incident: Air Malta A20N near Malta on Apr 18th 2026, crew rostering problem : Incident: Republic E175 and Jazz E175 at New York on Apr 20th 2026, loss of separation : F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport : Pilots Needed to Test Enhanced NTSB Accident Database : Possible Spirit rescue fuels new fears about government involvement in business : Africa’s biggest airport is being built in Ethiopia for $12.5 billion : Due to aircraft shortage, Russia returns worn-out equipment to service — intelligence : Bangladesh to buy 14 aircraft from Boeing : Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid losses, safety concerns : Calendar of Events Incident: Westjet B738 at Mazatlan on Apr 5th 2026, landed below final fuel reserve A Westjet Boeing 737-800, registration C-GNCH performing flight WS-2784 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to San Jose Cabo (Mexico) with 188 people on board, was enroute at FL360 near Houston,TX (USA) when ATC issued holding instructions due to an incident on the runway in San Jose Cabo. After about 30 minutes in the hold the crew decided in consultation with dispatch to divert to their alternate Mazatlan (Mexico). The crew received further holding instruction, determined they would land below minimum fuel requirements and declared a fuel emergency. Shortly thereafter the aircraft was cleared directly to Mazatlan and landed on Mazatlan's runway 27 about 5.5 hours after departure. Canada's TSB reported: The aircraft "landed safely with approximately 6300 lbs of fuel on board, 651 lbs below the planned reserve." The aircraft remained on the ground in Mazatlan for about 80 minutes, then continued the flight to San Jose Cabo and reached the destination with a delay of about 2:40 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=5383bfd6&opt=0 Accident: PAL A320 near Iloilo on Apr 19th 2026, air conditioning problems A PAL Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration RP-C8619 performing flight PR-2544 from Dumaguete City to Manila (Philippines), was enroute at FL320 about 60nm northnorthwest of Iloilo City (Philippines) when the crew decided to turn around and divert to Iloilo. The aircraft descended through FL100 about 10 minutes later and landed safely on Iloilo's runway 02 about 25 minutes later. The airport reported the aircraft was enroute at FL320 when cabin oxygen supply became insufficient. A number of passengers required medical attention. Passengers reported that prior to departure there had been no air conditioning. Enroute the situation worsened, people were sweating and had hard times to breathe, an infant turned blue and became unconscious for about 40 seconds, flight attendants and some foreigners provided first aid cooling the girl down with ice, water, mini fans etc, the girl became conscious again. The infant was taken to a hospital after landing and is on the way to recovery. https://avherald.com/h?article=5383ba37&opt=0 Incident: Air Malta A20N near Malta on Apr 18th 2026, crew rostering problem A Air Malta Airbus A320-200, registration 9H-NEE performing flight KM-478 from Malta (Malta) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), had just levelled off at FL340 after climbing out of Malta when the captain became aware, that the first officer was still in training and a training captain/instructor was required. The (regular) captain thus decided to return to Malta for a safe landing on runway 31 about 75 minutes after departure. The aircraft departed again after about 90 minutes on the ground and reached Paris with a delay of about 2.5 hours. The airline reported the crew composition did not meet the company's internal operational requirements, the crew returned to Malta as a precaution. https://avherald.com/h?article=5383a25e&opt=0 Incident: Republic E175 and Jazz E175 at New York on Apr 20th 2026, loss of separation A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N133HQ performing flight AA-4464 from Indianapolis,IN to New York JFK,NY (USA), was on approach to JFK's runway 31L and was about to join final approach, but overshot the extended runway centerline. A Jazz Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Air Canada, registration C-FEJP performing flight AC-8554 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was on final approach to runway 31R, when AA-4464 overshot the extended centerline and descended through their altitude. The separation between the aircraft reduced to 0 feet vertical at about 1nm horizontal and 200 feet vertical at 0.7nm horizontal. Upon realizing the conflict ATC attempted to send AC-8554 up to 3000 feet, both aircraft received TCAS resolution advisories, which were followed, both aircraft went around, repositioned for another approach and landed safely in parallel on runways 31L and 31R about 12 minutes later. The FAA is investigating the occurrence. https://avherald.com/h?article=5383910d&opt=0 F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport An American Airlines regional jet flew close to an Air Canada regional jet after aborting its landing. It was the second such incident in recent days at a major U.S. airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it was investigating a near miss between two passenger jets at Kennedy International Airport. The close call happened on Monday afternoon, when an American Airlines regional jet missed its intended approach path and aborted its landing, the F.A.A. said. That sent it dangerously close to an Air Canada regional jet that had been cleared to land on a parallel runway. Both aircraft responded to onboard collision warnings and averted each other, then safely repeated their landing attempts a short time later. At the time of the near miss, the American Airlines plane was performing a go-around, a standard maneuver in which a plane aborts a landing, repositions and tries again. Information around the incident, the F.A.A. cautioned, was preliminary. Flights paths published by the tracking service Flightradar 24 said showed the American Airlines regional jet, Republic Airways Flight 4464, taking a hard left after coming close to hitting the Air Canada regional jet, Jazz Aviation Flight 8554. The American Airlines plane had come from Indianapolis, and the Air Canada plane from Toronto. The jets were around two-thirds of a mile apart horizontally at one point, with a vertical separation of 250 feet, according to Flightradar24 data. The crew of the Republic Airways flight received the alert during their approach into Kennedy International Airport, the operator said in a statement on Wednesday. “They complied with the advisory and, consistent with our training and procedures, executed a go-around to land without further incident,” Republic Airways said. Jazz Aviation also said in a statement that its flight crew took immediate action after receiving the onboard warning as well as direction from air traffic controllers. “Safety is our top priority and our crews are well-trained to deal with many operational situations such as this,” the statement said. This is the second time in recent days that two jets came close to colliding. The F.A.A. is also investigating a close call between two Southwest Airlines jets at Nashville International Airport on Saturday evening, in which an air traffic controller mistakenly directed an incoming plane into the path of a departing aircraft. The planes came within about 500 feet of each other as pilots responded to onboard collision alerts, Flightradar24 said. One flight aborted its initial landing attempt and landed safely on another pass, while the departing plane continued safely to its destination. Air travel in the U.S. has come under pressure as staff shortages, soaring prices and government shutdowns have put its infrastructure under extreme strain. Last month, an Air Canada jet, also operated by Jazz, collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. Both of the plane’s pilots were killed. So-called “close calls” between airplanes have become more common, a high-stakes problem underscored by a nationwide shortage of air traffic control operators. A 2023 New York Times investigation found these sorts of near-misses occur several times a week, far more often than previously known. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/jfk-airport-jets-near-collision.html Pilots Needed to Test Enhanced NTSB Accident Database The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking pilots for their help in improving the agency’s enhanced version of CAROL — Case Analysis and Reporting Online — the agency’s public search platform for investigative and safety recommendations data. The beta version has a clearer, faster, and more intuitive way for the public to search, filter, and review NTSB’s information across all modes of transportation, according to NTSB officials. Additionally, new searchable data fields enable more targeted research and analysis, according to agency officials. For example, you can now search NTSB “findings” — the agency’s official determinations about factors that contributed to an event — across all modes. Throughout the beta test, users can still access the current version of CAROL to access investigative information, public dockets, and safety recommendations. For more information: NTSB.gov https://generalaviationnews.com/2026/04/22/pilots-needed-to-test-enhanced-ntsb-accident-database/ Possible Spirit rescue fuels new fears about government involvement in business The U.S. could end up owning 90% of the struggling budget airline in a potential deal under discussion. Experts warn it would set a dangerous precedent. The Trump administration is discussing a $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines that could leave the federal government owning up to 90% of the company after it emerges from bankruptcy. That could help preserve a low-cost option for travelers. But experts warn it could create a problematic chain reaction, particularly when it comes to other struggling companies looking for financial relief. “This equity stake stuff has opened up a Pandora’s box,” Tad DeHaven, a policy analyst at the libertarian Cato Institute, told NBC News on Wednesday. DeHaven pointed to a growing list of government-backed equity deals across a range of industries over the past year that signal a broader expansion of federal involvement in private and public companies. Those deals include equity-sharing agreements with semiconductor companies like Nvidia, Intel and AMD; mining firms such as MP Materials and USA Rare Earth; as well as nuclear energy and industrial companies like Westinghouse Electric Co. and U.S. Steel. “Once you open that box,” DeHaven said, referring to those recent equity deals, it’s only a matter of time until “somebody is going to get in trouble, and they’re going to see that their [only] option to survive is to get money from the federal government.” Wall Street is raising similar concerns. JPMorgan analyst Jamie Baker warned in a recent client note that “should the administration afford any sort of cash infusion, we believe JetBlue and Frontier would be inclined to quickly follow Spirit’s lead.” The possible agreement also faced criticism in Washington. “This is an absolutely TERRIBLE idea,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, posted on X. Cruz chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Fellow Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas called it “not the best use of taxpayer dollars.” The White House, meanwhile, said it is actively monitoring the situation, along with “the overall health” of the U.S. aviation industry. Such a move could fundamentally reshape competition across the airline industry, particularly for carriers that have managed to stay afloat without government support. “Were that to happen, would American be far behind?” Baker wrote, referring to American Airlines. “Truthfully, we can think of no greater defiant gesture towards the likes of Delta and United than the government stepping in with lopsided assistance.” There have been many changes across the broader aviation industry as companies scramble to boost revenues and achieve sustained profitability. United and American have most recently been reported as potential merger partners, though American waved off that speculation. In a statement to NBC News, American said: “While changes in the broader airline marketplace may be necessary, a combination with United would be negative for competition and for consumers, and therefore inconsistent with our understanding of the administration’s philosophy toward the industry and principles of antitrust law.” According to DeHaven, a Spirit rescue could tilt the balance away from normal market dynamics, explaining that “any help for Spirit very likely comes at the cost of somebody else.” Additionally, government ownership could blur the line between regulator and operator, potentially influencing how airlines compete. Low-cost carriers like Spirit have long shaped the airline ecosystem by offering discount prices for travelers who can’t or don’t want to buy pricier seats on larger airlines. But the company’s recent financial troubles — including two recent bankruptcy filings — have raised questions about how long it can continue to play that role. That’s a big reason Spirit and JetBlue agreed in 2022 to merge. But the Biden administration blocked the deal two years later over concerns it would reduce competition. “We wouldn’t be in this situation today if that merger had gone through,” said DeHaven. Now, additional pressures, including higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war, are compounding those financial challenges. DeHaven described it as “a pattern” of policy mistake on top of policy mistake. “You take a company that’s [already] in trouble to begin with, and then you double their fuel costs — well, yeah, you’re going to be in even bigger trouble,” he added. President Donald Trump acknowledged Spirit’s importance in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday and even hinted at potential government support: “Spirit’s in trouble, and I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out.” Spirit declined to comment on the speculation and told NBC News it continues to operate as usual. Budget carriers JetBlue and Frontier did not immediately respond to requests for comment, nor did Delta, United and American. Ultimately, though, not all of these companies may be eager to shake hands with the government. “The administration’s already in the corporate boardroom, even without the equity stakes,” DeHaven said, a nod to Trump’s active and often very public commentary on companies’ day-to-day operations. “You don’t want a government bailout.” https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-bailout-concerns-rcna341526 Africa’s biggest airport is being built in Ethiopia for $12.5 billion Flying between African cities forces many travelers to transit outside the continent, through London, Paris or Dubai. But a $12.5 billion airport under construction in Ethiopia could help change that. Nearly 30 miles southeast of the capital Addis Ababa, works began in January on what Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali described as “the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history.” Bishoftu International Airport is scheduled to open in 2030 with two runways and capacity for 60 million passengers a year, with plans to grow to 110 million passengers — more than the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, which saw 106 million passengers in 2025. The project is led by state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier by fleet size, total passengers and revenue. CEO Mesfin Tasew told CNN the airline “will invest 30% of its equity” to cover the $12.5 billion cost directly. The other $8 billion is yet to be secured, with the US, China and most recently Italy involved in negotiations. Connecting African skies Addis Ababa is already one of Africa’s top aviation hubs, but the airline’s base, Bole International Airport, is quickly reaching capacity and has no room to expand. With a new airport catering mostly to connecting passengers, Ethiopian Airlines would lead the race to connect African skies, one of the world’s fastest growing aviation markets. The airport could also tap into Africa’s underused cargo capacity, backing the African Continental Free Trade Area — the continent’s landmark free trade agreement — with infrastructure to handle 3.73 million tons of cargo annually. Landry Signé, executive director at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said that “African airlines are currently recording the strongest freight demand growth worldwide, up 15–16% year-on-year versus a global average of 5.5%.” But he cautions the potential payoff for Bishoftu International depends on the logistics surrounding the runway: roads, rail, reliable power and customs. On financing, Signé told CNN: “The signals are positive so far — yet closing $8 billion in a single year is an ambitious timeline.” If fundraising takes longer than expected, he warns the 2030 target for building phase one “becomes very difficult to hold.” “A feeling of what Ethiopia’s like” Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) — the international firm behind Beijing Daxing Airport’s futuristic “starfish” terminal and Mumbai’s lotus-shaped airport — is leading the terminal’s design. Inspired by Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley, a single spine runs the length of the terminal, branching into four piers with unique interiors and gardens reflecting Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes and cultures. “When you have people transiting, you give them a feeling of what Ethiopia’s like; you feel and touch Africa,” said ZHA’s director of aviation, Cristiano Ceccato. Semi-enclosed spaces and courtyards are designed to take advantage of Bishoftu’s temperate climate. “You’re literally outdoors, which is quite unique for an airport,” added Ceccato. The designers say that sustainability has been prioritized, from locally sourced materials to solar energy and a stormwater system feeding new wetlands on site. But the aviation industry still accounts for 2–3% of global CO₂ emissions. Community grievances There has been controversy around its construction, which has reportedly displaced over 15,000 people from over 9,000 acres of agricultural land. Ethiopian Airlines says it is spending $350 million to resettle those displaced and restore their livelihoods, building 1,400 homes with electricity, running water, schools and health care facilities. However, some residents from affected areas told local media they received no compensation or replacement housing. The city administration denied the claims. Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) The $2 billion Rwandan airport that could help African aviation take off Signé told CNN that displacement in megaprojects across the continent is too often “treated as a logistics problem — number of houses built, boxes ticked — rather than a governance problem.” He warns that while the $350 million is a “more substantive commitment than many comparable projects,” any “unresolved community grievances” could potentially delay the project and affect its ability to attract further investment. Regional competition Bishoftu is the largest in a wave of investment in airports across the continent, including Rwanda’s $2 billion Bugesera Airport, Burkina Faso’s Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, and major upgrades in Casablanca, Cairo and Nairobi. Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tasew told CNN the airline wants the new airport to be for Africa what Dubai or Doha is for the Middle East — a large regional hub with strong international connectivity. Yet he acknowledges this ambition cannot be achieved alone: “Air connectivity in Africa is still way behind from where it should be. We need to partner with other African airlines to provide seamless connectivity.” At the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit, African transport ministers adopted an action plan to accelerate the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) — a framework allowing airlines to fly freely between member states. Since launching in 2018, 38 states have signed up and over 110 new intra-African routes have been created — with research suggesting its full implementation could increase traffic between African countries by up to 141% and reduce fares by as much as 35%. Smaller airlines and countries worry that larger carriers would capture most of the gains while they struggle to compete. “Ethiopian Airlines remains the market leader, although regional competition is intensifying,” said Christy Tawii, regional insight manager for Africa and the Middle East at market analysts Euromonitor International. Ethiopia’s mega-airport can boost passenger numbers and trade, but a “true connectivity leap goes beyond infrastructure,” said Tawii, and its full impact “will hinge on policy execution, especially progress on SAATM, visa liberalization and sustained demand growth.” https://www.cnn.com/travel/africas-biggest-airport-is-being-built-in-ethiopia-for-usd12-5-billion-spc Due to aircraft shortage, Russia returns worn-out equipment to service — intelligence Because of sanctions, the Russian Federation lacks small aviation aircraft and is therefore bringing worn-out equipment back into operation. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service. "Russia has decided to revive the Kukuruznik [the colloquial name of the soviet agricultural aircraft, the An-2 biplane]. The Siberian aviation research institute has proposed retrieving approximately 700 AN-2 aircraft from storage facilities to plug the catastrophic gap in the country's light aviation sector. There are no alternatives left: sanctions have cut off access to new technology, both homegrown import-substitution projects have failed, and without air service, approximately 60% of the Russia's territory – the part where neither roads nor railways lead – is effectively cut off from the rest of the country," the report said. As noted, the An-2, designed back in the 1940s, carried small aviation for decades, first in the USSR and then in Russia. Over 17,000 units were produced in several countries, including Ukraine, Poland, and China, most of which have long since been retired or scrapped. According to intelligence data, only 249 aircraft remain in active service in Russia today, with another 276 listed under DOSAAF. Read also: Russian troops starve due to inability to deliver supplies to positions – intelligence Since 2024, Russia has halted the decommissioning of old aircraft and returned 16 units to the skies. Passenger safety is not a factor in these calculations, the report emphasized. "In parallel, there has been a series of failures with 'modern' replacements. The Baikal aircraft, which was supposed to replace Ukrainian ANs in Russia's fleet, has been continuously postponing certification since 2023 – first to 2025, then to 2026, and now there are hints of 2027. Technical and financial problems prevent a realistic date from being set. The second project – the TVS-2MS, a major upgrade of the same AN-2, developed without government funding and deemed a technical success – has been closed in Russia. The Mongolian company MUNKH AERO will operate these aircraft domestically, but with American engines," the intelligence service reported. Engines remain the main obstacle to restoring the 700 stored aircraft. There are two options, both problematic: American engines are unavailable due to sanctions, while the Russian TVD-10B exists mostly on paper, and prospects for its mass production are described by experts as "highly uncertain." If the Baikal project is delayed again and the engine issue remains unresolved, residents of remote Russian regions may realistically face the prospect of reaching civilization only by horse-drawn transport, the intelligence service noted. As Ukrinform reported, according to Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service chief Thomas Nilsson, intelligence data suggests that Russia systematically manipulates economic statistics to mislead Ukraine's Western allies into believing that its economy can withstand the burden of war spending and sanctions. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4115144-due-to-aircraft-shortage-russia-returns-wornout-equipment-to-service-intelligence.html Bangladesh to buy 14 aircraft from Boeing Talks also ongoing with Airbus to increase fleet of national flag carrier, minister says Bangladesh’s new government has decided to purchase 14 aircraft from US-based Boeing Company, an official said Wednesday. “A deal is expected to be signed in April to this effect,” State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat said while briefing reporters after emerging from a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the matter. The government has also decided to resume direct flights to Tokyo, Japan in June, he said, adding they were suspended during the period of the last interim government. Discussions are also underway with European manufacturer Airbus so that a mixed fleet can be built in the future, Millat said, adding that “initiatives have been taken to add new aircraft within two to three months, including through leasing to increase the fleet in the short term.” Earlier, the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus moved to finalize the procurement of aircraft from Boeing, reversing a decision made by the previous Awami League government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to purchase aircraft from Airbus. The interim government plans to purchase new aircraft from Boeing to address a worsening fleet shortage at national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the estimated cost reported at around 350 billion taka ($2.8 billion). Biman currently operates around 19 aircraft on international routes, below the estimated requirement of 30 to 35 to meet growing passenger demand and support a planned expansion. Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism held a meeting regarding the purchase of Boeing aircraft. It discussed in detail the possible outline of increasing Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet to 47 aircraft by the 2034-35 fiscal year. The issue of adding Boeing aircraft to this end was reviewed at the meeting. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-to-buy-14-aircraft-from-boeing/3915332 Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid losses, safety concerns While relying on its minority shareholder for operational support, Tata Group, which owns 74.9% of Air India, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance and information technology functions The lack of visibility on when Air India can turn a profit is an issue of growing worry for Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines Ltd. is deepening its operational involvement in Air India Ltd., as the carrier battles record losses and recent safety lapses draw increasing concern, according to people familiar with the matter. SIA has moved some of its employees into Air India, placing its executives in key roles across flight operations, engineering and maintenance in recent months — areas where the Singaporean carrier has long been considered a global benchmark, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they aren’t allowed to speak to the media. While relying on its minority shareholder for operational support, Tata Group, which owns 74.9 per cent of Air India, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance and information technology functions, the people said. The shift, the people said, marks a notable escalation in SIA’s engagement since the deadly Dreamliner crash, moving it from a strategic partner to a far more hands-on presence inside India’s flag carrier. Singapore Airlines stepped up its involvement last year with engineering and has since then expanded across other functions at Air India. “We have been working closely with our partner Tata Sons to support Air India’s transformation programme” since the Singaporean carrier became a significant minority partner in the carrier, a spokesperson for Singapore Airlines said in an emailed statement. The representative declined to comment on specific queries on Air India’s finances and operations. Air India Air India aims to complete B787-8 retrofit programme by Q1 2028 Air India Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes Spokespersons for Tata Sons Pvt. — the group’s holding firm — and Air India did not comment on emailed queries. The deeper role comes at a time when Air India’s revival — one of the most ambitious turnaround efforts in global aviation — is proving far more complex and costly than the Tata Group expected when it won the bid to acquire the airline from the Indian government in 2021. With losses swelling to roughly $2.4 billion last year, repeated regulatory lapses, and a series of external shocks disrupting operations, Singapore Airlines now has both the incentive and the urgency to step in. Its own earnings have been hit by Air India’s performance, and the Southeast Asian carrier is keen to check further deterioration of its 25.1 per cent stake. The airline earlier said that losses from associated companies, mostly from Air India, were S$178 million ($139 million) in the December quarter but that it’s “firmly committed” to working with Tata to support Air India’s transformation. The lack of visibility on when Air India can turn a profit is an issue of growing worry for Singapore Airlines, the people said. But poor financial performance is not the only challenge facing Air India. It’s contending with setbacks including aircraft flown without airworthiness certificates, European regulators flagging compliance issues, and the plane crash that forced the airline to cut services and triggered closer scrutiny of engineering practices. Geopolitical disruptions — from the closure of Pakistani airspace to the conflict in the Middle East — have further inflated costs by forcing longer, more expensive routes at a time of surging jet fuel prices. SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong and Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran met in Mumbai last week to discuss a funding road map and the search for a new chief executive officer after Campbell Wilson announced his resignation, the Economic Times newspaper reported. https://www.business-standard.com/industry/aviation/singapore-airlines-deepens-role-at-air-india-amid-losses-safety-concerns-126042300249_1.html CALENDAR OF EVENTS . 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference; May 5-7, 2026; New Orleans, LA . World Aviation Training Summit - 5-7 May 2026 - Orlando . BASS 2026 - 71st Business Aviation Safety Summit - May 5-6, 2026 | Provo, Utah . The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit - May 19-20 | Johannesburg, South Africa . ESASI 2026, 20-21 May, Dubrovnik . Safeskies Australia - Australia’s renowned Aviation Safety Conference - Canberra Australia 20 and 21 May 2026 . 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