While the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has always been a multinational program, the 19 international allies that fall under foreign military sales do not quite have all the same privileges as the United States. Even the United Kingdom, which is the only Tier One partner in the entire program, cannot perform maintenance on […]
The modern air combat landscape is defined by a few highly capable multirole fighters. Among them, two aircraft frequently appear in discussions about air superiority: the Eurofighter Typhoon and Russia’s SukhoiSu-35S Flanker-E. Both jets represent the pinnacle of fourth-generation fighter development, incorporating advanced avionics, powerful engines, and sophisticated weapons systems designed to dominate contested airspace.
When it comes to aircraft noses across all types of aircraft, there can be very noticeable differences. Some aircraft, like Concorde, featured long, pointed noses, while passenger airliners, such as the super-popular Airbus A320, often feature more rounded noses. Additionally, differences can be seen between aircraft made by different manufacturers, even within the same aircraft […]
As the peak summer is already here, US carriers will barely launch any routes in August. American Airlines will introduce two links from its John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hub, both of which are international.
Every commercial flight in the world is assigned a four-digit code before it pushes back from the gate. The code appears on air traffic control radar screens wherever that aircraft travels, and three specific combinations (7500, 7600, and 7700) trigger automatic visual alerts on every controller display within range the instant they appear, without the […]
Fares Djenandji, chief growth officer at Ipsotek (an Eviden Business), explains how the next phase of technology will provide contextual operational intelligence Airports are not short of data. Over the past decade, they have invested heavily in high-spec camera networks, video management systems, and increasingly sophisticated analytics. Across terminals, airside operations, and security zones, there […]
The operational costs of the Airbus A380, with its massive seating capacity, make it very difficult for airlines to operate economically. The aircraft can operate economically on select thick routes, especially when airports are heavily slot-constrained, such as London Heathrow. Their high fuel use is also partly compensated by the fact that they generally exist […]
Earlier today, Boeing shared its financial results for the second quarter of the 2026 calendar year (April to June) with the world. One of the main headline figures published in this report was the value of Boeing’s backlog, which exceeded the $700 billion mark by the time that Q2 had come to an end. This […]
The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner have become important parts of many airlines’ long-haul strategies. Both aircraft are popular with operators and passengers, and they compete for many of the same routes. Boeing launched the 787 Dreamliner program, which includes the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 variants, in the early 2000s. The 787-9 entered commercial […]
In recent years, travellers have noticed a subtle yet significant shift in the configuration of aircraft cabins. Once a hallmark of luxury and exclusivity,first class sections are quietly disappearing from the fleets of many major airlines. These changes have sparked curiosity among both frequent flyers and industry observers. Why would carriers move away from offering […]