The airport with zero flights that still runs disaster drills
A U.S. airport with zero scheduled flights still runs full-scale disaster drills — and that's exactly how aviation safety is supposed to work.
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The Maverick Act and the return of the F-14 Tomcat
The Maverick Act would transfer three F-14D Tomcats to Huntsville, Alabama, with at least one potentially restored to flying condition.
TowerTwo drones crash in eastern Latvia after crossing from Russian airspace
Two drones from Russian airspace crashed in eastern Latvia on May 6, raising urgent questions about drone detection and airspace security for pilots worldwide.
TowerWhat flight attendants actually do when your flight is delayed
Flight attendants manage safety, federal regulations, and crew logistics during delays — far more than passengers realize.
TowerExplosion at Safran plant near Toulouse leaves two workers in critical condition
An explosion at Safran's Blagnac plant near Toulouse injured two workers critically, raising questions about aerospace supply chain impacts.
TowerHow to pass the vision portion of your aviation medical
Prepare for your FAA medical vision test by updating your corrective lens prescription two to four weeks before your appointment.
TowerState Department greenlights three hundred seventy-three million dollar JDAM sale to Ukraine
The State Department approved a $373.6 million JDAM-ER sale to Ukraine, with implications across defense and general aviation.
TowerThe Royal Navy's F-thirty-five shortage and why Britain's carriers may never sail fully loaded
Britain's two massive carriers were built for 36 F-35Bs each, but the Royal Navy has only 33 jets total and may never reach full capacity.
TowerTrump Palm Beach Airport Deal Gives President Merch Monopoly And Biographical Control
A Trump-affiliated licensing deal at Palm Beach International Airport grants exclusive merchandise sales and biographical content control inside the terminal.
TowerWhy NATO countries are racing to replace their ageing fighter fleets
NATO countries are undertaking the largest fighter fleet replacement since the Cold War, driven by aging airframes and lessons from Ukraine.
TowerWhy the US Navy still bets on the F A eighteen Super Hornet
The US Navy continues to rely on the F/A-18 Super Hornet because it delivers unmatched multirole flexibility from a carrier deck at a fraction of the F-35C's cost.
TowerAir Canada's four secret suites and the quiet death of first class on the Dreamliner
Air Canada installed four private Signature Suites on its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, signaling a broader industry shift away from traditional first class.
TowerAir France extends Middle East flight suspensions over security concerns
Air France has extended its suspension of flights through Middle East airspace, signaling sustained security concerns that affect routing for all operators.
TowerBritish Airways is paying a hundred thousand dollars a year for pilots who never leave the ground
British Airways is hiring dedicated taxi pilots at Chicago O'Hare for $100,000/year to move widebody jets between gates and runways.
TowerSpirit Airlines' ninety-one jets stranded across twenty-six airports and the ferry pilots moving them
Spirit Airlines' 91 grounded Airbus jets are being ferried from 26 airports back to lessors in a months-long repositioning operation.
TowerThe Airbus A three eighty freighter that never carried a single box
The Airbus A380-800F freighter attracted orders from FedEx, UPS, and Emirates but was cancelled without a single aircraft built.
TowerThe F-35 Lightning assembly line outside Milan and why NATO's stealth fighter is now made in Italy
Italy's Cameri facility assembles full-spec F-35 stealth fighters for NATO allies, serving as Europe's strategic hub for fifth-generation fighter production and sustainment.
TowerWhy pilots say Zulu time and the NATO phonetic alphabet behind it
Zulu time is the NATO phonetic designation for the UTC+0 time zone, giving aviation a single universal clock.
TowerATR and the turboprop's quiet dominance of regional air travel
ATR dominates the turboprop regional market with 75% share, and rising fuel costs and sustainability mandates are making its case stronger than ever.
TowerSouthwest honors a Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight never happened
Southwest Airlines gave a Spirit Airlines captain an honorary retirement flight after Spirit's closure canceled his final farewell.
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