Dead Airbus A three eighties and the superjumbo spare parts gold rush
Retired Airbus A380 superjumbos are now worth more as spare parts than they were as flying aircraft, reshaping the aviation aftermarket.
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China confirms massive Boeing order for two hundred commercial jets
China confirms a 200-aircraft order with Boeing, signaling a major thaw in aviation trade after six years of frozen relations.
Israel and Emirates Negotiate Unprecedented Seventh Freedom Route Between Tel Aviv and New York
Israel and Emirates are negotiating a rare seventh freedom route between Tel Aviv and New York, a first for a Gulf carrier in the US.
LAX's Oneworld Business Class Lounge Gets a Major Refresh and Capacity Boost
The oneworld Business Class Lounge at LAX has been expanded and redesigned with more capacity, upgraded dining, and improved facilities.
Indonesia's new Rafale and A four hundred M fleet and what a major Indo-Pacific defense deal means for the region
Indonesia took delivery of its first Dassault Rafales and A400M airlifters from France, reshaping Indo-Pacific airpower.
Russia's Checkmate and why the country that flew a sixth-gen fighter first may now be a decade behind
Russia flew a sixth-gen demonstrator first but sanctions and industrial gaps may leave it a decade behind the US, UK, Japan, and allies.
Cebu Pacific resumes Manila to Dubai service after safety review
Cebu Pacific resumes Manila-Dubai flights July 2, 2026, after completing safety assessments that grounded the long-haul route.
T'way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways with South Korean government approval
T'way Air receives South Korean government approval to rebrand as Trinity Airways, signaling a move upmarket in a competitive post-merger landscape.
EVA Air and the invention of premium economy class
EVA Air invented premium economy in 1992, reshaping airline cabin design worldwide and continuing to innovate today.
Navy Growler midair at Mountain Home and what airshow safety looks like after the smoke clears
Two Navy EA-18G Growlers collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home AFB with both crews landing safely.
Navy pilot pay and the path from Commander to Admiral in twenty twenty-six
Navy pilot pay in 2026 ranges from $130,000 for Commanders to $225,000 for four-star Admirals, but total compensation tells a bigger story.
Textron delivers the first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands
Textron delivers the first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands, modernizing lifeline air service across 29 Pacific atolls.
Emirates first class on miles and the sweet spots that get you into the A three eighty shower suite
Find the best Emirates A380 first class sweet spots using miles, with some routes returning over 7 cents per point.
American Airlines delays Tel Aviv return to twenty twenty-seven while Delta and United eye September
American Airlines delays Tel Aviv return to 2027 while Delta and United target September 2026, reflecting divergent risk assessments.
Skardu Airport and the visual-only approach through the Karakoram
Skardu Airport has runways longer than O'Hare but no instrument approach - every flight threads a Karakoram valley by sight alone.
Inside AMAC Aerospace and the world of VIP widebody completions
AMAC Aerospace transforms factory-fresh widebody jets into flying command centers for heads of state and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
APKWS guided rockets on RAF Typhoons and the fastest weapons integration in modern fighter history
The RAF integrated APKWS guided rockets onto Typhoons in just two months, setting a new standard for rapid weapons deployment.
Zinc Airlines and the ultra-low-cost carrier betting everything on Western Sydney
Zinc Airlines plans to launch as an ultra-low-cost carrier at Western Sydney International Airport with an all-A321neo fleet.
Why the Airbus A two twenty is becoming North America's most profitable narrowbody
The Airbus A220 is reshaping North American regional aviation by profitably serving routes too large for regional jets but too small for traditional narrowbodies.
American Airlines Boeing seven seventy-seven engine failure and the eleven-hour fuel load that made Phoenix a very long rollout
An American Airlines 777 lost an engine after departing Phoenix with 11 hours of fuel, forcing the crew to land 200,000 pounds over max landing weight.