Alaska Airlines goes long-haul to Europe and debuts its first-ever safety video
Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever transatlantic routes using Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a historic shift for the 94-year-old carrier.
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The Boeing Sonic Cruiser that never was and the seven eighty-seven it became
Boeing's Sonic Cruiser promised near-sonic speed but was shelved after 9/11 - its technology became the 787 Dreamliner.
Canada's F thirty-five review drags on with no decision in sight
Canada's review of its 88 F-35 fighter jet purchase continues with no timeline, extending a procurement saga that began in 2010.
Philippine Airlines posts strong Q1 numbers while watching the skies over the Middle East
Philippine Airlines posted strong Q1 2026 profits but flagged Middle East tensions as a threat to fuel costs and route economics.
Marine Corps F-35B Lightning Twos scatter across tiny Pacific islands in expeditionary pivot
The Marine Corps is scattering F-35B jets across remote Pacific islands in a major shift from concentrated basing to survivable dispersal.
The five longest US military runways and why they need all that concrete
The five longest US military runways stretch over two miles each, built for space shuttles, nuclear bombers, and experimental aircraft.
American and United cut twenty-seven hundred May flights from O'Hare
American and United are cutting 2,700 May flights from O'Hare after the FAA intervened to address chronic overscheduling.
What flight attendants already know about you before you find your seat
Flight attendants can assess your travel experience within seconds of boarding using pattern recognition honed over thousands of flights.
American Airlines joins Southwest in requiring power banks visible during flight
American Airlines now requires portable power banks to stay visible during flights, joining Southwest in a lithium battery safety push.
Five aircraft shaping the future of American air combat
Five military aircraft programs are reshaping American air combat, from upgraded legacy jets to autonomous drone wingmen.
Budget airlines push for two point five billion in federal fuel relief
US budget carriers seek $2.5 billion in federal fuel relief as jet fuel above $4/gallon threatens ultra-low-cost routes and regional airports.
The SWISS Airbus A three thirty rejected takeoff at a hundred and four knots in Delhi
A SWISS Airbus A330 rejected its takeoff at 104 knots in Delhi after an engine fire, injuring five during evacuation.
Ryanair CEO warns Wizz Air and airBaltic may not survive the winter as fuel costs spike
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns that Wizz Air and airBaltic may not survive the winter as rising fuel costs squeeze margins.
The MQ-25 Stingray and the Navy's unmanned tanker revolution
The first production MQ-25 Stingray completed its maiden flight on April 25, 2026, marking a milestone in unmanned carrier-based tanker aviation.
The Secret Visual Language Between Fighter Jets and Civilian Pilots That Decides How an Intercept Ends
Every pilot should know ICAO's visual intercept signals - the wing rocks, squawk codes, and responses that determine how a military intercept ends.
What flight attendants are really looking for when they greet you at the door
Flight attendants greeting you at the boarding door are conducting a trained safety assessment of every passenger in seconds.
RAF Typhoons scrambled to intercept Russian drones over Romania
RAF Typhoons scrambled from Romania to intercept Russian drones that entered NATO airspace on April 25, 2026.
The Boeing triple seven X and a fifteen billion dollar lesson in patience
Boeing's 777X program faces $15 billion in overruns and seven years of delays, with Lufthansa service entry now targeted for 2027.
The top five most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft flying the line in twenty twenty-six
The five most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft in 2026 ranked, from the A330neo to the Boeing 777X.
Air Force One and the mid-air refueling capability it almost never uses
Air Force One can refuel mid-air but almost never does - here's why the capability exists and when it would actually be used.