How Airbus Is Quietly Turning The A220 Into A Widebody-Comfort Jet For 8-Hour Transatlantic Routes
How Airbus Is Quietly Turning The A220 Into A Widebody-Comfort Jet For 8-Hour Transatlantic Routes

Subtle changes unseen by passengers are redefining cabin comfort.

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No Surprise: Egypt Blocks Gay Cruise From Entering Waters, Just Like Turkey
No Surprise: Egypt Blocks Gay Cruise From Entering Waters, Just Like Turkey

Several days ago, I covered how a Virgin Voyages cruise organized by Atlantis Events was supposed to make a couple of stops in Turkey, only for government officials to block this on the grounds of moral standards. So the organizers replaced the Turkey stops with a stop in Egypt. Want to guess how that ended? Well, arguably even worse than the Turkey stop… and I can’t say I’m surprised.

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Why 97% Of Boeing 777 Pilots Continue An Unstable Approach Instead Of Going Around
Why 97% Of Boeing 777 Pilots Continue An Unstable Approach Instead Of Going Around

While most landings follow a stable approach, almost all unstable approaches are followed by landing.

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Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9’s Nose Gear Was Missing Downlock Pin Before Collapse
Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9’s Nose Gear Was Missing Downlock Pin Before Collapse

The missing downlock pin in a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9's nose landing gear led to a dramatic collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several.

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Air Force Sets Two-Pilot Crew Configuration for B-21 Raider Bomber
Air Force Sets Two-Pilot Crew Configuration for B-21 Raider Bomber

Aviation News – The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a...

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150 Daily Flights: JetBlue Expands In Fort Lauderdale & Hires Former Spirit Airlines Crew
150 Daily Flights: JetBlue Expands In Fort Lauderdale & Hires Former Spirit Airlines Crew

JetBlue's Secret Plan: As Spirit Airlines' days were numbered, JetBlue had been quietly preparing for months to seize the opportunity in Florida.

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Arriva plans new rail links from the Netherlands to Belgium and Paris via Brussels Airport

Dutch rail operator Arriva plans to launch new international services connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Belgium and Paris, with operations targeted to begin in February 2028, or as soon as possible thereafter. The proposed network includes two routes: Amersfoort–Paris, via Utrecht, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Breda, and The Hague–Paris, via Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Both services would […]

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Why Did Boeing Build The 737 MAX With Engine Chevrons?
Why Did Boeing Build The 737 MAX With Engine Chevrons?

The simple answer is that the company added chevrons because of the advantages they offered.

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10th Hub? Delta Air Lines' Growth In Austin Fuels Expansion Speculation
10th Hub? Delta Air Lines' Growth In Austin Fuels Expansion Speculation

With a 14% increase in seats from Austin compared to last year, Delta is poised to become the fastest-growing carrier at Austin.

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B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Receives ‘Diamond Stamping’, Meeting All Requirements Ahead of Schedule
B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Receives ‘Diamond Stamping’, Meeting All Requirements Ahead of Schedule

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) said it completed ‘Diamond stamping’ of the new B61-13 nuclear bomb, meaning it has met all the requirements of the rigorous certification process. The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced on Jun. 8, 2026 the “diamond stamping” of all the Canned Subassemblies (CSA) of the new B61-13 gravity […]

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