From 180 F-35s To 400 Next-Gen Fighters: How Much Larger Europe’s Air Power Could Get

The leading air forces all across Europe are on the same trajectory of rapid modernization, with their sights set on the same target: sixth-generation fighter jets. The collective surge toward…

Tips for visiting Disney World this summer

Don’t let Central Florida’s steamy weather stop you from visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. There is no denying it can get hot, humid and steamy in the summer…

Are Long-Haul Pilots On The Boeing 787 Really Paid More Than Those Flying The 777 At Most Carriers?

Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots might find themselves pulling in over half a million dollars annually. At least, that is if they can rack up enough hours at the right airline.…

Southwest will begin offering Starlink Wi-Fi in June

Southwest Airlines is getting ready to switch on high-speed Starlink inflight connectivity. The first aircraft equipped with the free and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, a Boeing 737-800, will enter service by the…

How A Sub-30-Minute Turn Time Makes A First Class Cabin Uneconomic For Southwest Airlines

For decades, Southwest Airlines built its business around a remarkably simple formula: one aircraft family, one cabin class, high aircraft utilization, and some of the fastest turn times in the…

The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Attack Helicopters

In terms of combat aviation, helicopters made their first significant contribution during the Korean War. During the latter, the most widely recognized rotary aircraft was the Bell H-13 Sioux. While…

2 Dead After Private Gulfstream Jet Bursts Into Flames During Emergency Landing Attempt

Two American pilots have been killed after a Gulfstream G200 Galaxy business jet crashed and burst into flames while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport (LRM) in…

The 11 Knots That Separated Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 From Catastrophe In Denver

Commercial aviation safety is often defined by margins that seem impossibly small to those outside the industry. A few seconds, a few hundred feet of runway, or a handful of…

Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex Card review: Full details

The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card isn’t the most rewarding Delta Air Lines credit card, but I think it’s the sweet spot for occasional Delta travelers. The card’s free…

The Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 Is Almost Complete: Here’s When It Will Replace Air Force One

For more than a year, the aviation world has closely followed the unusual journey of a former Qatari royal Boeing 747-8 that is being transformed into an interim Air Force…