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ROUTES Dec 22, 2025 Delta Sets Firm October 2026 Launch for Historic Atlanta–Riyadh A350 Service Delta Air Lines has officially locked in the launch date for its highly anticipated nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone as the first U.S. carrier to offer direct flights to the Kingdom's capital. Read More →
STORIES Dec 22, 2025 Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports Travel At one of the largest Division I programs in the country, six-figure sports charters quietly keep game day moving. We went airside at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport to see who plans them, how aircraft and crews are positioned, and why a single schedule change can ripple through an entire airline. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 22, 2025 Coloring the Clouds: How ANA Turned Airplanes into Art ANA's long-running tradition of special liveries has transformed its fleet into a flying gallery of Japanese culture, featuring iconic partnerships with franchises like Pokémon, Star Wars, and Demon Slayer. We explore these liveries and the stories behind them. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 21, 2025 End of an Era: JetBlue's Farewell to the Embraer E190 On September 9, 2025, after nearly two decades of service, JetBlue Airways brought an end to an era with the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 21, 2025 Cities in the Sky: The Future Built on eVTOL Flight Imagine stepping out of your office, walking to a nearby rooftop, and moments later lifting off vertically into the sky — no airport lines, no traffic, just a silent hop across the city. This future is no longer science fiction; it's the foundation of what could be aviation's biggest innovation since the jet age. Read More →
STORIES Dec 21, 2025 The Runway is Obsolete: Jekta Swiss is Resurrecting the Flying Boat for the 21st Century AeroXplorer sat down with George Alafinov, CEO & Co-founder of Jekta Swiss. In conversation, he discussed the company's unique value proposition and how he sees his aircraft revolutionizing the amphibious aircraft industry. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 21, 2025 Why Fast Price Estimation Has Become Critical for Brokers and Clients In today's private aviation market, speed is no longer a "nice to have." It's an expectation. Brokers, operators, and clients all work under tighter timelines, higher price sensitivity, and far less tolerance for vague answers. When someone asks, "How much will this flight cost?" they don’t want a rough guess tomorrow; they want a credible answer now. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2025 The Top 5 Longest Flights in the World Technology continues to transform the way we live, work, and connect. Few industries embody this more than air travel, which has effectively shrunk the world in recent years. Journeys that would have once seemed impossible can now be completed in mere hours. Here's a look at the World's Top 5 flights, ranked by distance. Read More →
STORIES Dec 20, 2025 Top 5 Unique Gifts for Pilots & Aviation Lovers Under $50 Discover five budget-friendly aviation gifts for under $50, ranging from stylish polarized aviator sunglasses and airplane pattern ties to practical VFR sectional flashcards. This curated list offers the perfect mix of professional utility and industrial decor for every pilot and flight enthusiast. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2025 Memphis at Midnight: Inside FedEx's Global Superhub When considering major hub airports in the United States, few might think of Memphis International Airport (MEM). This facility, which is only the second busiest in Tennessee based on passenger volumes, might not boast an impressive flight schedule from passenger airlines. However, across the airfield from Memphis' passenger terminal, FedEx has turned the airport into a critical cargo superhub. In fact, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Memphis becomes the busiest airport in the world. Read More →