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NEWS Dec 24, 2025 US Air Force to Launch New Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit In a move that signals a tectonic shift in American airpower, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to stand up its first-ever experimental unit dedicated solely to "One-Way Attack" (OWA) drones. Read More →
NEWS Dec 24, 2025 Pentagon Alarm: China’s ‘Tailless’ 6th-Gen Fighter Prototypes Are Already Airborne The Pentagon’s annual 2025 China Military Power Report (CMPR), released this week, has sent a clear signal to Capitol Hill: the race for air dominance is no longer a one-horse race. For the first time, the U.S. Department of Defence has formally acknowledged the rapid progress of China’s sixth-generation fighter programs, highlighting the successful flight testing of multiple "novel tailless" stealth prototypes. Read More →
NEWS Dec 18, 2025 U.S. Government Admits Liability in Fatal Mid-Air Collision In a stunning legal reversal that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a 209-page court document late Wednesday admitting that government negligence was a proximate cause of the January 29, 2025, mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 30, 2025 Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Delta Air Lines is breaking new ground with a non-stop Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia route, operations of which will commence in October 2026. The move is Delta's foray into the Middle East and banks on Saudi Arabia's growing travel and tourism ambitions. Read More →
NEWS Oct 14, 2025 Trump Proposes Ban on Chinese Airlines from Flying over Russia on U.S.-Bound Flights On Thursday, the Trump administration proposed a rule that would bar Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on flights to and from the United States, arguing that doing so gives them an unfair advantage over U.S. carriers competing for passengers. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 07, 2025 Bulgaria's GullivAir Looking to Serve Tel Aviv-New York Flights for Arkia GullivAir's proposed year-round service to New York marks a significant shift in aviation dynamics, highlighting the importance of wet-leasing in enhancing operational capabilities and the competitive landscape among carriers. This development offers insights into market opportunities and regulatory considerations that may impact future international travel. Read More →
NEWS Nov 30, 2024 Porter Airlines Launches Seasonal Montréal-Fort Myers Route In addition to the Montréal-Fort Myers route, Porter offers non-stop flights to Fort Myers from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa, expanding its network to meet the growing demand for convenient travel options. Read More →
NEWS Nov 17, 2024 Porter Airlines Inaugurates New Flights from Toronto to Palm Beach, Florida The new Toronto-Palm Beach route is operated using Porter Airline's 132-seater Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a 2-by-2 seating configuration, ensuring no middle seats. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2024 Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish Passengers Lands Lufthansa $4 Million Fine by USDOT German flag carrier Lufthansa was recently fined USD $4 million for reported discrimination against Jewish passengers. Read More →
NEWS Oct 02, 2024 American Airlines Loses Bags on 73% of Flights, Ranks as Worst US Carrier for Mishandled Baggage American Airlines is reported the least reliable airline when it comes to baggage handling. See how the airline stacks up to competitors and what executives have planned on doing to reverse the downward trend. Read More →