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Speculation is growing that Turkey will place an order for Boeing jets and Lockheed Martin fighters when the country’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump meet this week.  The two presidents are due for talks on September 25, 2025, at the White House where it is expected President Trump and President Erdogan will confirm several mutually beneficial arrangements.  According to Bloomberg, Turkey plans to purchase 100s of Boeing planes and F-16s, while also finding a solution for the possible sale of F-35s.   Turkey was removed from the F-35 program by the US in 2019 due to the…

It’s a tough time for Spirit Airlines. Several weeks ago, the airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in a matter of months, in a move that should’ve surprised no one (well, except the company’s management, seemingly). While Spirit kind of squandered its first Chapter 11 bankruptcy (by not actually making any structural changes), the airline is making serious changes this time around. Unfortunately it’s very bad news for employees. Spirit Airlines reducing capacity, furloughing employees In the coming weeks, Spirit plans to reduce its overall capacity by around 25%, and suspend service to around a dozen…

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division has unveiled Vectis, a new drone that it describes as a “survivable and lethal Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).” Classified as a Group 5 drone, Vectis is designed to support both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions while flying alongside crewed fighters like the F-35. The company says it intends for Vectis to fly within the next two years, with development already underway. Key to the Vectis program is affordability. Lockheed Martin emphasizes that Vectis will be offered at a “CCA price point,” meaning it will cost less than a piloted fighter while still delivering high performance and…

SWISS has just unveiled its newest safety video, which is the carrier’s first new safety video in many years. I’d say it’s an improvement over the old one, but it’s oh-so-predictable. SWISS safety video shows off Switzerland landscape SWISS is introducing a new safety video, which will debut onboard the carrier’s brand new Airbus A350s, entering service in the coming weeks. In the new safety video, all the safety relevant information is embedded in a story of a journey through Switzerland. Real people and Swiss landscapes are used to attract the attention of passengers, and create a direct communication that should…

Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 examples of the mid-sized Boeing 787-9 from the US planemaker’s Dreamliner family of widebody twinjets. Consisting of both firm orders and options for more down the line, the carrier plans to use the type to modernize its fleet of twin-aisle aircraft. First Delivery September 25, 2011 Number Delivered 1,138 Production Sites Everett, Washington, United States; North Charleston, South Carolina, United States Launch Customer(s) All Nippon Airways Manufacturer Boeing Having already made history by being the first Dreamliner operator in Central Asia by putting the Boeing 787-8 into service, Uzbekistan Airways…

Copenhagen and Oslo airports resumed operations on September 23, 2025, after drone sightings forced the suspension of air traffic the previous evening, according to police and airport officials.  Copenhagen airport closure  Copenhagen Airport (CPH) confirmed that all takeoffs and landings were halted from 20:26 local time (18:26 GMT) on September 22, 2025, after “three or four large drones” were reported flying near the facility. Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 recorded at least 15 diversions to other airports during the four-hour closure.  Danish police later clarified that they were unable to confirm the exact number or type of drones, but suggested they…

Uzbekistan Airways has just placed the largest aircraft order in its history. I can’t wait to fly on one of these planes, and be told off for taking pictures! Uzbekistan Airways plans huge Dreamliner expansion Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787-9s, including 14 firm orders and eight options. The planes will be delivered starting in 2031, so unfortunately we’ll have to be quite patient here, as it’ll be six years until we see the first of these aircraft (and that assumes no additional delays). This will add to the carrier’s existing Dreamliner fleet, consisting…

CNBC is reporting that Spirit Airlines will be furloughing 1,800 flight attendants in its latest attempt to cut costs. December 1, 2025, following a period of voluntary leaves, which will begin on November 1. The airline says the move is necessary to align staffing with its reduced flight schedule and shrinking aircraft operations. IATA Code NK ICAO Code NKS Year Founded 1983 The staffing cuts come alongside a planned reduction in flight capacity of around 25% year-over-year beginning in November. Spirit is aiming to “rightsize” its operations, focusing on its strongest routes and trimming labor costs. The company says these…

Multiple global airlines have been forced to cancel flights to Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the international aviation hub.  On September 22, 2025, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) announced a 36-hour lockdown fearing the impact of the huge storm already sweeping through Southeast Asia.  Ahead of the airport’s closure at 18:00, local time on September 23, 2025, some of the largest airlines in the world have already begun to cancel flights and provide their customers with alternative travel options.  On September 23, 2025, the UAE flag carrier Emirates announced it was cancelling eight flights between Dubai and Hong…

Spantech, a world-leading modular hangar provider, has just delivered its latest military-grade MRO solution to SABENA Engineering at Brussels Airport in Belgium. The building was constructed in just four months on site at the airport, using Spantech’s unique modular design and construction process. In an age where delivering solutions to keep military aircraft fleets flying is essential, Spantech delivers solutions in a fraction of the time of conventional suppliers, working with clients to provide bespoke and adaptable solutions to meet their changing needs. Demand for military MRO capacity continues to rise With demand increasing year after year for military aircraft…