TRIP REPORTSDec 25, 2025Ghost Networks: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Fifth-Freedom FlightsFifth-freedom flights — routes where an airline flies between two countries outside its home base — have always lived in aviation's twilight zone. We chart their rise, their near-disappearance, and the surprising markets where they still thrive today. Then we take you on board a special Seoul-Tokyo fifth-freedom flight to show how the experience stacks up against a typical regional carrier.Read More →
NEWSDec 24, 2025Pentagon Alarm: China’s ‘Tailless’ 6th-Gen Fighter Prototypes Are Already AirborneThe 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 →
STORIESDec 22, 2025Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports TravelAt 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 →
INFORMATIONALDec 22, 2025Coloring the Clouds: How ANA Turned Airplanes into ArtANA'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 →
INFORMATIONALDec 21, 2025End of an Era: JetBlue's Farewell to the Embraer E190On 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 →
INFORMATIONALDec 21, 2025Why Fast Price Estimation Has Become Critical for Brokers and ClientsIn 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 →
INFORMATIONALDec 20, 2025The Top 5 Longest Flights in the WorldTechnology 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 →
STORIESDec 18, 2025JetBlue Opens First-Ever ‘BlueHouse’ Lounge at JFK Terminal 5Today marks a historic shift in JetBlue’s 25-year history as the airline officially opened the doors to BlueHouse™, its first-ever airport lounge. Located in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the 9,000-square-foot flagship space welcomed its first guests at 5:00 a.m. ET, signalling the airline’s aggressive pivot toward a premium traveller strategy.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 10, 2025Maiden Brazil: Virgin Australia Welcomes the Iconic Embraer E2Known for its aging intrastate fleets and unmatched concentration of Fokker 100s, Perth Airport has been a time capsule for aviation enthusiasts. Now, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is breaking tradition with the arrival of the cutting-edge Embraer E190-E2, ushering in a new era for Western Australian air travel.Read More →
STORIESDec 01, 2025Mixed Signals: The Tragic Story of Iran Air Flight 655What would have otherwise been a routine passenger flight across the Strait of Hormuz culminated in a heartbreaking tragedy, all because of a costly system misunderstanding by an external party. This is the tragic story of Iran Air Flight 655.Read More →
