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Joint Base Charleston Could Be Renamed for Lindsey Graham
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Joint Base Charleston Could Be Renamed for Lindsey Graham

The Pentagon has directed that Joint Base Charleston be renamed in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham following his death earlier this month. The decision was made by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as part of a broader initiative to recognize retiring...

Emirates to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
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Emirates to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

Emirates has announced it will accept cryptocurrency payments, marking a significant step in integrating digital assets into its operations. This new service is currently limited exclusively to customers residing within the United Arab Emirates....

Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase
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Volotea opens new base in Ancona, posts profit increase

Volotea revealed plans to establish a new operational base commencing July 28, 2026, situated in Ancona, Italy. This strategic move aims to bolster the airline’s presence within Central and Eastern Europe. The company reported a significant increase in its...

Why You Can Only Shower In The Sky On An Airbus A380
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Why You Can Only Shower In The Sky On An Airbus A380

Airbus’s A380 is currently the only aircraft capable of offering showers to passengers due to its unique design and operational economics. The sheer size of the A380, with a gross takeoff weight of approximately 574 tonnes, allows for the installation of a...

Heart Aerospace Aims to Field Hybrid-Electric ES-30 by 2031
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Heart Aerospace Aims to Field Hybrid-Electric ES-30 by 2031

Heart Aerospace is pursuing the development of its hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft, aiming for initial field operations by 2031. The company recently secured a special airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a...

US Marine Corps receives its final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor
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US Marine Corps receives its final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor

Service’s final example of high-speed rotorcraft was accepted from Bell Boeing partnership on 28 July. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has taken delivery of its 359th and final Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor. Conducted at Bell’s Amarillo plant in Texas on...

ATP Flight School Slashes Check Ride Wait Times
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ATP Flight School Slashes Check Ride Wait Times

ATP Flight School has significantly reduced check ride wait times, offering pilot trainees nearly immediate testing availability thanks to proprietary software implementation. This advancement is directly attributed to the school’s expansion of its...

Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025
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Air Nostrum returns to net profit in 2025

Air Nostrum, the Iberia franchise operator, achieved a significant financial turnaround in 2025, reporting substantial profits following pandemic loan repayments. The Spanish regional carrier generated an operating profit of €25.9 million and a pre-tax...

LATAM Airlines unveils cabin interiors for new E195 E2 fleet
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LATAM Airlines unveils cabin interiors for new E195 E2 fleet

On July 28, 2026, LATAM Airlines announced the cabin designs intended for its upcoming Embraer E195 E2 aircraft. The unveiling showcased a focus on passenger comfort and modern amenities within each of the aircraft’s cabins. Specifically, the airline...

Supersonic Flight’s New Golden Age Getting Closer
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Supersonic Flight’s New Golden Age Getting Closer

Boom Supersonic is spearheading an effort to revive high-speed commercial air travel, aiming to bring back supersonic passenger flights after decades of absence. The company has completed initial flight testing of its Overture aircraft in Nevada, marking a...

Rise Air adds fourth ATR 72-600
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Rise Air adds fourth ATR 72-600

Rise Air is continuing its fleet renewal program by ordering a fourth ATR 72-600 aircraft, focusing on expanding regional air services in Saskatchewan and northern Canada. This new acquisition will be leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE),...

Team Tempest partners power ahead with FCAS funding boost from UK
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Team Tempest partners power ahead with FCAS funding boost from UK

Team Tempest has reported significant progress since 2018, driven by a substantial investment from the United Kingdom. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently announced a £708 million ($942 million) follow-on contract to support activities within the...

Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion
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Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion

Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have formalized a development and integration agreement specifically for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of the ERA regional aircraft program. This collaboration centers around integrating Safran’s TG600...

Just How Fuel-Hungry Is The F-22 Raptor In Supercruise?
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Just How Fuel-Hungry Is The F-22 Raptor In Supercruise?

According to recent testing, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor consumes significantly more fuel when operating in its supercruise mode compared to other aircraft. Specifically, the F-22’s fuel burn rate is markedly higher than that of an F-15 Eagle utilizing...

The Hidden Problem With Boeing's 787, 747-8 & 737 MAX Engines
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The Hidden Problem With Boeing's 787, 747-8 & 737 MAX Engines

Boeing’s introduction of engine chevrons stemmed from an effort to mitigate noise pollution generated by their 787, 747-8, and 737 MAX jet engines. These aerodynamic features were designed to decrease sound levels emanating from the engines during...

Cranky Dorkfest 2026 RSVPs are Now Open!
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Cranky Dorkfest 2026 RSVPs are Now Open!

Judging by the number of emails I’ve received, I know a lot of you are champing at the bit to get your RSVPs in for Cranky Dorkfest on September 19. I’m happy to say that day has now arrived. If you want to do the morning ramp visit and/or be entered into...

Bird Aviation secures long-term easyJet MRO deal
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Bird Aviation secures long-term easyJet MRO deal

Bird Aviation has finalized a significant, multi-year contract with easyJet to deliver maintenance services for the airline’s Airbus A320 family aircraft. The agreement establishes two dedicated maintenance lines within Bird Aviation's Larnaca, Cyprus...