Unbelievable Growth: This North American Airport Has 40% More Transatlantic Flights This Summer

As the unstoppable tide of time drags us ever closer towards the peak summer season, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia is gearing up…

The World’s 8 Largest Aircraft Manufacturers By Annual Revenue

In 2025, the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers generated hundreds of billions of dollars in combined revenue as commercial aviation demand surged and global defense spending accelerated. Boeing reported roughly $90…

5 Airports That Pilots Say Are The Most Technically Challenging To Land At

Landing an aircraft is one of the most demanding phases of flight. While pilots are extensively trained to manage routine operations, some airports around the world present challenges so extreme…

Emirates Vs. Qatar Airways Vs. Etihad: Which Carrier Has The Best Business Class?

The Middle East is home to one of the most premium and competitive airline markets on the planet. Legacy carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways all offer…

Why This New Aircraft Supercarrier Is Now Keeping The US Navy Up At Night

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy aviation branch is rapidly evolving from a shore-based defensive force into a sophisticated, global blue-water power with a true supercarrier capital ship. In addition…

Why Airlines Are Quietly Adding Hidden Fees To Business Class In 2026

Booking a premium ticket once always guaranteed a seamless luxury experience encompassing everything from airport lounge access to priority seat selection without additional charges. Today, major international airlines are breaking…

Exclusive: Turkish Airlines Targets Nonstop Istanbul-Sydney With Airbus A350-1000s In 2027

Turkish Airlines is betting big on what would be its longest route ever served. The carrier, telling Simple Flying exclusively, that it plans to launch nonstop flights between Istanbul and…

Inside The Math That Convinced Southwest Airlines To Finally Kill Open Seating

Southwest Airlines has ended one of the most enduring traditions in modern commercial aviation history: the open seating concept. The final unassigned flight operated from Honolulu(HNL) to Los Angeles(LAX) on…

A Look At The Salaries Of US Navy Fighter Pilots In 2026 & Why Retention Is Still A Crisis

Like other service branches, the United States Navy/Marines is struggling with the retention of its qualified pilots and is struggling to meet its mandated strength. Even so, it is estimated…

Upgrade Or Replace? Why The US Air Force Is Reconsidering The F-15EX Over A New 5th-Gen Fighter

The United States Air Force’s decision to expand its planned Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fleet from 129 to 267 aircraft in the FY2027 budget request marks one of the most…