American Airlines

American Airlines Set to Deploy First Retrofitted Airbus A319 as Cabin Refresh Accelerates

American Airlines is preparing to place its first retrofitted Airbus A319 into commercial service this weekend, marking a key milestone in the carrier’s broader effort to modernize its narrowbody fleet and expand premium seating capacity amid sustained demand from higher-yield...
FA 18EF Harpoon

AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update Successfully Tested Using F-15SA Development Aircraft at Point Mugu

The U.S. Navy has successfully completed the third and final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update (HIIU) Obsolescence Update program, marking a major milestone in sustaining one of the world’s most widely deployed anti-ship missile systems while...
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Air to Air Refue

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Advances Toward Combat Readiness Block 3 Upgrade Brings Internal Weapons, Greater Range, and Indo-Pacific Focus

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed combat aircraft is edging closer to operational service with its launch customer, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), even as the program prepares to take a major technological leap with the upcoming Block 3 configuration....
Su-57E stealth fighter

US Warns Algeria Over Su-57E Fighter Deal, Signalling Willingness to Sanction Partners Who Deepen Military Ties With Russia

Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter has become the latest flashpoint in intensifying great-power rivalry, after the United States issued a stark warning to Algeria over its reported acquisition of the aircraft. Washington’s response signals a readiness to directly confront and penalise...
F-35 Lightning II

F-35 Cost to Produce Has Increased Over Last Three Years, Adding New Pressure on US and Allied Defense Budgets Amid Inflation and Delays

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is one of the most ambitious military aviation programs ever undertaken, both in technological scope and in international scale. Conceived as a single, stealthy, networked fighter that could replace a wide range of aging...
Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Debuts ‘Boarding Royale’ Super Bowl Ad as It Bids Farewell to Open Seating and Embraces a New Era

Southwest Airlines is turning to humor, nostalgia, and prime-time spectacle to usher in one of the most consequential changes. During the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026, the Dallas-based carrier will debut a new advertisement titled “Boarding Royale,” a national...
American Airlines

American Airlines’ Executive Platinum: How 200,000 Loyalty Points Unlock Upgrades, Global Lounge Access, and Elite Travel Privileges

American Airlines operates the world’s largest frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, with tens of millions of members spanning casual travelers to road warriors who practically live on airplanes. Within that ecosystem, elite status serves as a powerful differentiator, unlocking comfort, convenience,...
F-35 Lightning II

How Fast F-35 Can Fly—and How It Stacks Up Against Faster US, Russian, and Chinese Fighter Jets

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the newest fifth-generation fighter fielded by the United States and its allies, yet on paper it looks oddly unimpressive when judged by one of the most intuitive measures of air combat performance: speed....
United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX

United Airlines Pushes Boeing 737 MAX Beyond Its Traditional Role, Flying 3,000-Mile Routes From Alaska to Europe and Central America

The United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX fleet is most commonly associated with dense domestic flying across the United States, serving as a high-frequency workhorse on short- and medium-haul routes. However, by 2026, United is increasingly stretching the aircraft into long-haul...
Avior Airlines

Avior Airlines Seeks US Approval to Restore Direct Venezuela Flights, Setting Stage for Miami’s Return as Primary Gateway

Venezuelan carrier Avior Airlines has taken its most concrete step yet toward re-entering the United States market, filing a formal application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking authority to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights between Venezuela and...
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