The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized the ALERT Act, a recent aviation safety bill introduced in the US House of Representatives, for not fully addressing key safety measures. The legislation comes in response to the January 29, 2025, midair collision in Washington DC, involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Black […]
In 2026, the balance of air power in Europe remains one of the most closely watched military equations in the world. On one side stands NATO, an alliance of 30+ nations with a vast, diverse, and increasingly modernized fighter fleet. On the other is Russia, fielding a large but more centralized force shaped by years […]
Boeing andAirbus have dominated commercial aviation for decades. The two manufacturers compete in every category, and that rivalry has always meant that whenever one side introduces a new program, the other is forced to respond. Indeed, it has produced some of the most significant aircraft in history, which shaped global fleets and today form the […]
For years, the Airbus A340-600 held the title of the longest passenger aircraft in the world, which defined its very silhouette. Its slender, stretched fuselage earned it the nickname “the long pencil”, a visual marvel that seemed to defy the traditional proportions of widebody jets. However, as the aviation industry shifted its focus from four […]
Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air Portugal is set to launch a new route to the United States, with news shared this week that the Star Alliance carrier will connect Lisbon with Orlando from October 29. The route will be operated thrice weekly and will complement the airline’s existing service to the Sunshine State, where it […]
The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) has released the second edition of its report, ‘Lift Off to Leadership: Leadership Barriers for Women in Aerospace and Aviation’, highlighting persistent structural and cultural obstacles limiting women’s progression to executive ranks. The 2026 study, conducted in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, updates the association’s 2021 research and finds that while […]
Six airlines plan Boeing 737 flights between North America and Europe this year. With 1,710 departures (double for both ways), WestJet plans to be the second-largest user, after Icelandair. Air Canada is in a distant third, driven by having fewer 737 MAX flights in favor of the brand-new A321XLR.
Is the United States worried about Canada building Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in Canada? Sort of. This article will explain why the Gripen is no competitor to the F-35A and why the US doesn’t really care if Canada acquires the Gripen so long as it’s in addition to the F-35A. It will […]
Australian carrier Qantas is betting big on the capabilities of the Airbus A321XLR, which it plans to utilize to upgrade and expand its domestic and international network. This week, the airline announced the first international route this aircraft will fly, with the airplane replacing the Airbus A330 on its Brisbane to Manila route.
The US plays a critical role in Aer Lingus’ network. Between December 2024 and November 2025, the carrier transported 2.8 million passengers to/from the country. Compared to the prior 12 months, traffic rose by 7%, nearly seven times faster than the overall Europe-US market. New routes from Dublin to Indianapolis and Nashville contributed.