Combat aircraft being produced in the United States are now overwhelmingly stealth aircraft, while many of China’s fighter jets are also stealth fighter jets. European countries and Russia are still mostly producing 4th-generation fighter jets with some stealthy or low-observable features. More than half of the world’s stealthy combat aircraft are F-35s, with Chinese J-20s […]
An A380 aircraft has been refitted with Emirates’ new interior as part of the airline’s modernisation programme for the aircraft type. The refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) is the first of 15 A380s that the airline will refurbish from two to three class, converting the cabin to accommodate premium economy in addition to standard economy and business […]
The General Electric GE9X is the largest aircraft engine ever built. It is based on the GE90, which is currently found on the Boeing 777, and will be used to power the mighty Boeing 777X when it eventually enters commercial service.
Austrian Airlines has made an agreement with aviation media agency Spafax to develop and commercialise the airline’s inflight and lounge media offering. The collaboration brings Austrian’s international network and passenger base together with the agency’s media expertise and advertiser relationships, opening the flag carrier to new international brand partners. READ: New tunes for Spafax in streaming […]
Loganair has signed a 15-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight to secure future fuel supply and mitigate compliance costs under the UK government SAF mandate, with fuel deliveries scheduled to commence by 2029. The agreement addresses long-term fuel price volatility and regulatory hedging exposure for the regional carrier. Under the […]
The first United States Air Force aircraft built specifically for close air support of ground forces was the A-10C Thunderbolt II. All ground targets, anything from tanks to the most specialized armored vehicles, can be annihilated by these straightforward, efficient, and resilient twin-engine attack jets.
The Boeing 777X program remains one of the most ambitious commercial aircraft efforts of the modern jet age. Combining the long-haul performance of the 777 family with new, state-of-the-art technologies, the 777X is positioned as a flagship aircraft for decades to come. However, despite the anticipation surrounding the aircraft, a longer-than-expected certification process and supply […]
Pilot salaries at Delta Air Lines have reached record highs in 2026, underscoring how dramatically the aviation industry has changed since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Strong travel demand, a global shortage of experienced pilots, and aggressive competition among airlines have forced carriers to improve compensation packages significantly. As a result, Delta pilots are now among the […]
The most decisive military aircraft today are very much context dependent. For a campaign projecting air power far beyond its borders, aerial tankers are likely to be a critical necessity, while stealth aircraft may be excessive for combating poorly equipped militants in some regions. It also depends on who is participating. The air campaign between […]
Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (GMF AeroAsia) has completed a Boeing 737-800 main landing gear overhaul project for Thai-registered express cargo airline K-Mile Air within the agreed turnaround time. The project supported an aircraft during its third overhaul cycle and was delivered through what the Indonesian MRO provider described as strong teamwork, effective coordination and […]