How Many B‑25 Bombers Were Built?

The North American B-25 Mitchell was the third most-produced strategic bomber of the Second World War. Between 1941 and 1945, the United States built between 95,000 and 100,000 bombers, and,…

How Many Hours Can The Boeing Dreamlifter Fly Without Refueling?

In developing the innovative 787, Boeing not only decided to break the mold in aircraft design, but also in how the plane would be built. With the Dreamliner, Boeing would…

Why United Flight Attendants Continue To Reject Airline’s “Industry-Leading Pay” Offer

An offer which would have ensured that 30,000 United Airlines flight attendants were among the highest paid has continued to be rejected by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA). The…

5 Largest Royal Air Force Bases By Number Of Fighter Jets In 2026

The Royal Air Force (RAF) currently operates fighter squadrons that fly one of two airframes. The primary fighter interceptor is the Eurofighter Typhoon, while the Lockheed Martin F-35 B Lightning…

Council Move Puts Newquay Airport’s Future In Jeopardy

As per the latest decision by the Cornwall Council, the Public Service Obligation (PSO) connecting Cornwall’s Newquay Airport and London Gatwick Airport is set to end. This leaves Skybus —…

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek review: A look at the renovated rooms

The ski-in, ski-out points-friendly hotel I just can’t quit — because it’s so good — is the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. Sure, some years I choose other…

Why Is The US Air Force So Overpowered?

When it comes to projecting airpower, the United States Air Force, or more broadly, US military aviation, with the Navy, Marine, and Army divisions also included, is in a category…

The Aircraft Replacing The Boeing 777-300ER

The Boeing 777-300ER has proven to be one of the most successful aircraft variants Boeing has ever built. With over 800 deliveries of the long-range widebody, the 777-300ER makes up…

Why This US Long-Haul Route Is So Empty

It is hard to imagine a long-haul route with a consistently poor load factor. But this is what Kuwait Airways seemingly experiences to/from New York JFK, which is—perhaps mercifully—its sole…

Travel delays? What to know about the partial government shutdown

Well, here we go again. Travelers heading to the airport this weekend face plenty of uncertainty after part of the federal government shut down overnight. The good news: Air travel…