Airline status matching can look like one of the easiest shortcuts in the frequent-flyer world, but not many travelers know about it. A passenger who has spent years earning elite status with one airline may be able to present that status to another carrier and suddenly receive equivalent benefits, including priority boarding, checked baggage allowances, […]
On July 9, 2026, the Department of the Air Force ended more than a year of internal debate by confirming the B-21 Raider will fly with two pilots in the cockpit, not a pilot-and-sensor-operator crew or a single aviator backed by autonomy. The decision matters beyond the flight deck. One question that follows is whether […]
You’d think that the budget airline formula is straightforward: you create a brutally cost-efficient operation and charge low fares. However, budget airlines are actually difficult to pull off successfully because they don’t earn a lot of revenue and many people consciously choose full-service carriers in spite of the price premium.
KLM‘s first-ever Airbus A350-900 has taken to the skies, marking one of the final major milestones before the Dutch flag carrier takes delivery of its newest long-haul aircraft. The jet departed Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) shortly after 12:30 PM local time on Friday for a test flight lasting just more than 90 minutes over southwestern France […]
Between now and May 2027, Allegiant Air plans scheduled flights to 123 airports, all of which are, of course, in the United States.Cirium Diio data shows that the top five airports for departures are Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Tampa St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Phoenix Mesa, and Las Vegas.
Emirates will temporarily operate a second dailyAirbus A380 between Dubai and Singapore from October 1 to October 24, 2026. The A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER normally used on EK354/355. Although this may seem like a simple change to meet demand, it is part of a much bigger fleet strategy. Just four months earlier, in […]
The Boeing 777X cannot take off with its wingtips folded due to critical safety and aerodynamic reasons. The extended wingtips are essential for the 777X’s designed lift and fuel efficiency. Taking off with them folded would significantly increase drag and reduce lift, potentially compromising the aircraft’s safety during the critical takeoff phase.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has removed the authorisation for a 3rd rugby flypast by South African airline Airlink following concerns over last weeks flypast over the DHL Stadium which drew worldwide attention after the aircraft appeared exceedingly low. Following the incident, Airlink issued a statement saying that it’s pilots conformed with the […]
In an ironic twist of fate, the next-generation F-22 Raptor air-dominance fighter was intended to replace the Air Force’s F-15C/D air-superiority fleet, but its cancellation in 2009 after a much smaller-than-planned production run ultimately left the Air Force dependent on aging Eagles. The Air Force subsequently returned to the Eagle with the F-15EX, which is […]
Air Canada plays a critical role in the country’s long-haul activity. In 2026, OAG data shows that the Star Alliance member has an average of 54 such departures each day. This hides huge variation, from as few as 32 departures in the depths of winter, to as many as 71 in the height of summer.