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.
Independent General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) 4RCargo has officially begun operations in the Baltics and appointed Vladislavs Pecevics as its regional and product manager. Pecevics brings over 15 years of experience in the air cargo industry, specialising in network development and commercial strategy, and will be responsible for expanding 4RCargo’s air freight links between […]
McLaren Racing has added a new airline brand to its ever-expanding commercial roster, announcing Etihad Airways as an official partner for the upcoming 2026 season and beyond. The tie-up is notable not just because it links one of Formula 1’s most visible teams with Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier, but because it’s multi-series, covering McLaren’s Formula […]
The Boeing 747-400 is one of commercial aviation’s most recognized aircraft, as it is an icon that, as of 2026, sits at the intersection of nostalgia, hard economics, and a surprisingly complex secondhand market. If one is interested in answering the question of how much a 747-400 costs, one will get bogged down in different […]
As global travel demand continues to evolve, airlines are increasingly looking for ways to balance comfort, flexibility, and efficiency across their cabins. Premium Economy has quickly emerged as one of the most important tools in achieving that balance, offering travelers additional space and upgraded service without the price point of traditional premium cabins. For many […]
EgyptAir plans to increase its US operations significantly. As identified by Aeroroutes, two additional routes are scheduled: Cairo to both Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles. While it’ll be the first time that Chicago has seen the Star Alliance member, EgyptAir last served Los Angeles in 2001, when flights operated via New York JFK. The airline’s […]
World of Hyatt has just announced a substantial devaluation of its points. Hyatt, unsurprisingly, is putting a more positive spin on it and – in the short term – it may not be as bad as it looks, but the trajectory is not good. Full details are on the Hyatt website here. This is all […]
In the world of widebody commercial aviation, every design detail serves a critical purpose. One such detail that often sparks curiosity is the 12-tire main landing gear configuration found on the Boeing 777.