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The USAFs tanker fleet enables power projection and sustained combat operations, learn about a new system that will enhance their safety.
Pilots aboard the light-attack jet took full control of the uncrewed Turkish fighter platform. Leonardo's M-346 has completed an initial crewed/uncrewed teaming (C-UCT) demonstration with the Baykar Technologies Kizilelma uncrewed combat air vehicle. Conducted from Corlu in Turkey last month as part of a joint activity named K-Swarm, the initial series of live sorties involved…
The utility helicopters will be stationed in the eastern Mediterranean for emergency response, firefighting, troop transport, medical evacuation, and aerial reconaissance. Two new Airbus Helicopters H145s have been delivered for use at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with the rotorcraft to enter use with the service's 84 Sqn. Announcing the new assets' arrival on 22 June,…
Agency awards a reported 12-year, $875 million contract to startup Air Space Intelligence.
From indoor waterfalls to mountain approaches, these airports are attractions themselves.
The carrier relaunches its connection between Sydney and Samoa via a stopover in Auckland.
Company plans Z4 production and new headquarters at sprawling North Carolina campus.
The former Qatari 747-8i has begun the final step before joining the presidential airlift fleet.
French manufacturer's longest-range airframe begins flight testing 5 years after it was announced.
Training provider seeks business boost on back of GlobalEye demand. CAE is looking to build on its position as training provider for the Bombardier Global 6500 as Saab's GlobalEye adaptation of the platform appears poised to attract additional military customers. The Canadian government in late May announced its selection of Saab as preferred supplier for…
Advanced Garmin avionics, Platinum Series engine, and the iconic CAPS system make composite single a premium travel platform.
Delta flight performed a go-around as American Airlines aircraft departed from an intersecting runway.
If business takes you to FIFA World Cup host cities, operators should conduct due diligence for planning. This resource will be updated by NBAA Air Traffic Services with the latest information
Longtime aviation journalist, pilot, and acclaimed air-to-air photographer will lead the iconic brand as it approaches its 100th anniversary.
The A350's reputation as a 'passenger favorite' masks a more complex truth for flight crews, whose rest experiences can vary widely.
The airline group also confirms it has cancelled its order for 15 Airbus A330-900s. AirAsia Group expects to remove up to 12 of its oldest Airbus A320s from its fleet this year, as part of wider fleet renewal efforts that will also see more A321LRs being delivered in 2027. Group chief Bo Lingam, speaking on…
Island country offers jagged peaks, misty valleys, and plenty of friendly aviators.
The Air Current reported last week after Jon Ostrower talked to new Alaska/Hawaiian President Shane Tackett that the airline is likely leaning toward the B737-800 as a replacement for the B717 for interisland flying when the time comes to replace that airplane. This has always been the most likely option, though it does create some...
Emirates is upgrading 60 A380s with Starlink, 4K OLED screens, new cabins, and redesigned lounges in its largest retrofit phase yet.
UK budget carrier tells shareholders to take no action after describing proposal as 'opportunistic'. EasyJet is dismissing investment firm Castlelake's takeover offer as a bid to acquire the airline "on the cheap", after rejecting three approaches. It says the latest of the three offers, for £6.25 per share, is "opportunistic" and not in the interests…
With $4.5 billion the Northrop may be able to deliver 10 B-21s annually, but expanding to 15 to 20 would be an enormous challenge in the short term.
Investment firm wants budget airline shareholders to weigh proposal as board shows 'unwillingness' to engage.Investment firm Castlelake has made a formal, non-binding approach to acquire the entirety of UK budget carrier EasyJet — but has so far been rejected. It has submitted three proposals to the airline — on 12, 17 and 20 June —…
When Samaritan's Purse retired its McDonnell Douglas DC-8 freighter N782SP after a final humanitarian mission to Jamaica in late 2025, aviation lost more than just another aging cargo aircraft. The retirement marked the near-complete end of the first-generation jetliner era, a period when four-engine aircraft symbolized the future of global aviation. Built on December 24, 1968, the aircraft accumulated nearly 99,000 flight hours across a 57-year lifespan. So in this video, we take a look at why the Douglas DC-8 outlasted the Boeing 707 by decades, how smart engineering decisions helped keep it flying long after its competitors disappeared, and why one of aviation's oldest jetliners became an unlikely symbol of endurance.
The 747 was always seen as the biggest to take to the skies. That was until the A380 came along. Here is how its arrival caused headaches for airports
From Group Captain to Air Chief Marshal, discover the five highest-paid Royal Australian Air Force pilot ranks and their estimated 2026 salaries.
Project Sunrise has been pushed back to 2027, which has many industry observers worried, but is it actually time to panic?
Southwest Airlines' unique Trip For Pay system quietly generates pay that helps narrowbody pilots earn levels often associated with widebody flying.
Why Spain chose new Eurofighters over the F-35, and what the Halcon program reveals about its future air combat strategy.
Air Canada's A321XLR rethink reveals why mission selection matters more than range.
Russia pioneered hypersonic weapons, but sanctions, production delays, and industrial decline now threaten to leave it behind in the 6th-gen fighters.
The Northrop F-5 is a valuable aggressor aircraft, but now it is increasingly seen as sub-par and the Navy wants to train with older Super Hornets.
Comparatively few fighter jets head directly to the scrapyard immediately after retirement with many finding various post-service service.
The disappearance of one of America's most recognizable budget carriers may alter pricing dynamics across hundreds of routes
The GE90 is the only engine option for the 777-300ER due to a series of factors driven by requirements, costs, and timetables.
This €150M deal ensuresO'Leary's leadership steers Ryanair through a decade of growth, as the airline eyes 300 million annual passengers by the 2030s.
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join the oneworld airline alliance, becoming the union's 16th member. The decision was revealed at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro on June 6th, 2026.
Starting in July, the airline will resume its regular double-daily 777 services, as it did before the start of the Middle East conflict.
Versatile simulation tool is now helping student pilots and future ATCs navigate complex, high-pressure scenarios.
When looking at premium economy offerings, there is only one airline where you can find a 42-inch seat.
From Air Force One to the B-2 Spirit, discover the highest-paid USAF aircrew roles and the compensation behind them.
The White House says it has already begun retiring one of the ageing VC-25A "Air Force One" jets. US defence contractor L3Harris has delivered the first VC-25B presidential transport jet after finishing the conversion of a Boeing 747-8I-based business jet. L3Harris confirmed the milestone on 19 June, noting the work took 10 months to accomplish.…
Only 55? Here is why Boeing only built so few stretched Boeing 757-300 aircraft.
How the B-21 Raider compares with the B-52, B-1B, and B-2—and why it will shape the USAF's future bomber force.
The airline's new 787-10 fleet will feature 16-inch 4K OLED displays in premium economy, making them among the largest screens in the segment.
Scandinavian budget carrier had offered new shares as well as conversion of bonds. Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic has disclosed that 78.8% of the subscription rights for its recent new share issue were validly exercised. The airline had offered just under 2.04 billion new shares at a price of NKr0.50, to raise gross proceeds of…
Agencies say regular leadership reviews will track certification pathways, flight deck automation and data-sharing work.
Q1 2024 saw disastrous manufacturing results for Boeing. The manufacturer lost out to its principal rival as a result.
Riyadh Air is quickly moving from a mere startup to one of the world's top airlines. Can it challenge the status quo?
French technology firm touts capabilities of Schiebel rotary-wing uncrewed platform for multiple naval or land missions. Thales is eyeing a significant global sales opportunity for an armed and autonomous version of the Schiebel Camcopter S-301 rotary-wing uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) and is targeting multiple nations with the capability. In fact, the remainder of 2026 is…
The AI-supported platform is intended to help traffic managers find congestion earlier in the planning process.
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