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Why do some airlines call themselves “airlines” (or “air lines”) while others call themselves “airways,” and still others call themselves “air”? To some degree, the names reflect different ways of conceptualizing the revolutionary new mode of travel in the skies. At the end of the day, what an airline calls itself is mostly a marketing … Read more
An Australian Army Cadet solders the working parts of a drone. (Image: Defence) The Australian Army Cadets has launched a new program that seeks to teach cadets the process of building, programming and piloting racing drones. The Futures Program and 400 ACU Drone Racing Unit is providing young cadets with access to contemporary technology while … Read more
In a highly intriguing development, Singapore Airlines has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will be flown to Dubai. Even more unusually, it’ll be used during the summer, when temperatures are boiling hot. It’ll replace the Boeing 777-300ER. According to Cirium Diio, the Star Alliance member had only previously deployed the superjumbo to the ever-popular Middle … Read more
The U.S. Navy is acquiring and undisclosed number of BriteCloud Active Expendable Decoys specifically for the F-35 Lightning II. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Leonardo UK a contract to supply the U.S. Navy with an undisclosed number of BriteCloud decoys, designated by the military as AN/ALQ-260(V) Anti-Missile Countermeasure. The development follows report … Read more
A United Express flight landing in Charlottesville experienced a scare after its right wing tip impacted the runway during an attempt to touch down. The aircraft — a Skywest-operated Bombardier CRJ-700 — conducted a go-around after the wing strike and landed safely on its second attempt. While the aircraft ultimately landed safely, questions are being … Read more
Is Santa’s Sleigh the Most Reliable Airframe Ever Built? Spoiler: Yes. Yes, it is. And it’s not even close. Every 24th of December, without fail, Santa launches the most ambitious overnight operation in aviation history. No test flights. No press conferences. No NOTAMs lighting up ForeFlight. Just wheels up, world covered, mission complete. And perhaps … Read more
On the Airbus A380, crew rest is not just a spare jumpseat shrouded by a curtain, but rather an entirely dedicated sleeping space that has been built into the aircraft for the people working on your specific flight. On the long-haul sectors, airlines will roster large cabin teams and rotate them through planned breaks so … Read more
American Airlines is entering a new phase of long-haul flying with the introduction of its latest premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marking one of the most significant cabin overhauls in the carrier’s recent history. Designed around the new Flagship Suite concept, the aircraft promises a more private, technologically advanced, and passenger-focused experience across all cabins, not … Read more
Spain signed a €2.4 billion contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Hürjets, with Airbus leading the work on the new Integrated Training System. The Spanish government has signed the contract for acquiring Türkiye’s Hürjet advanced jet trainer, made by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), for the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio (Spanish Air and … Read more
The three Royal Navy F-35Bs will be put through an extensive inspection of airframe and substructure for any corrosive damage, following which those parts will be removed, repaired and reinstalled. For the first time, the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) at Jacksonville, Florida, hosted three Royal Navy F-35B Lightning IIs which will undergo … Read more