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At least nine MQ-9s are deployed to Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernández Airport, each carrying between six and ten AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reapers deployed to Puerto Rico’s Rafael Hernández Airport in support of counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean are now routinely flying with up to ten AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles each. Photos … Read more

A suitcase awaits collection from a baggage carousel in Melbourne. (Image: Melbourne Airport) A survey by insurance firm RACV has revealed that 60 per cent of travellers have experienced delays or damage to their luggage. The poll of more than 1,200 respondents showed that 61 per cent have seen luggage damaged or delayed but returned; … Read more

Two years ago, I got to experience the world’s longest flight, Singapore Airlines’ route between Singapore and New York. It was a big item to cross off my AvGeek to-do list and the experience itself was a blast. Since then I’ve been wondering how I could ever top that flight. In the end, there was … Read more

The world’s largest Airbus A320 family operator and A321 (CEO and NEO) customer has doubled down on its commitment to narrowbody Airbus aircraft by flying and ordering a substantial number of A321neo. This year, the carrier has reached an impressive fleet of 88 A321neos across three variants. A further 142 A321neos are on order. The … Read more

United Airlines has ferried another Boeing 777-200 widebody aircraft to Victorville. According to media reports and flight-tracking data, the aircraft is being stored rather than retired. The 25-year-old Boeing 777-200, registered as N212UA, operated a ferry flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) in Victorville, California, on December 29, … Read more

The Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900 have become two of the most popular next-generation widebodies, each offering airlines impressive range, fuel efficiency, and long-haul flexibility. While the 787-9 helped redefine ultra-long-range travel with its advanced composite design, the A330-900 builds on a proven platform with modern engines and aerodynamics. Together, they represent two different approaches … Read more

The French government is acquiring two Saab GlobalEye platforms, with an option for two more, to maintain a credible and deterrent airborne radar capability. Saab announced on Dec. 30, 2025, that it has been formally contracted by the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments – DGA) for the procurement of two GlobalEye … Read more

On most global airline rankings, a few elite airlines reign supreme. In recent years, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines have duked it out for the top spot. That pair of long-haul carriers are on top of their game, especially in premium cabins where they can dial the experience up to the max. I’ve enjoyed writing … Read more

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that it will transfer its current pylon production from Wichita to a site in Toulouse, France. While this will see some manufacturing moved across the Atlantic, Airbus has promised that this does not mean the manufacturer is leaving Wichita, and that jobs are secure. #Airbus #Transfer #Production #A220 #Pylons … Read more

The crew of a Leidos Bombardier Challenger, VH-XNF. (Image: Leidos) Leidos Australia has won a two-year extension to its fixed-wing search-and-rescue (SAR) contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The company will now continue its Australian SAR operations until the end of 2030 across both land and maritime domains using its specialised fleet of … Read more