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“HITRON embodies the Coast Guard’s spirit of innovation and adaptability. From its humble beginnings as a prototype program, it has evolved into a vital force in our counter-narcotics efforts. This milestone is a powerful reminder of the strategic value of this specialized unit in addressing the evolving complex maritime security challenges.” Source: Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, commander of the US Coast Guard Atlantic Area, commenting as the US Coast Guard’s Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) recently surpassed a major drug bust milestone, intercepting its 1,000th suspected narcotic vessel nearly 400 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico. The missions have…

In a move that may surprise some industry enthusiasts, United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) CEO Scott Kirby recently argued that the Olympic Games will be a net negative for airlines in Los Angeles, as core business travel patterns are expected to freeze due to the leisure-driven demand that will draw travelers to the city. Kirby’s argument here is supported by the fact that corporate clients tend to impose travel freezes during the games and avoid host cities due to overcrowding, eroding high-yield revenue streams as leisure demand rises considerably. This will shift the price mix towards cost-sensitive tourists, which will put…

JSX Challenges Turboprops’ Image In U.S. Commercial Air Service | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Chris Sloan September 16, 2025 JSX is leasing two used ATR 42-600s this year to offset acquisition costs. Credit: JSX Public charter operator JSX is set to reintroduce large turboprops to the U.S. market in the form of ATR aircraft for its unique business model. The move comes as turboprop flights have largely disappeared from scheduled U.S. airline service. Delta Air Lines retired its last turboprops in 2008… Chris Sloan Chris Sloan is a contributing editor covering air transport for Aviation Week…

The world’s largest aircraft lessor, AerCap, has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft, marking a major milestone for the lessor and the start of a new life for the Boeing 777 program. The two “Big Twin” aircraft were delivered to Michigan-based cargo operator Kalitta Air. The aircraft were converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aircraft P2F conversions. The deliveries follow the receipt of the industry’s first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI). The World’s First Triple Seven Conversion Israel…

Disruptive Manufacturing Startup Divergent Lands $290M | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Michael Bruno September 15, 2025 Divergent is partnering with General Atomics to develop 3D-printed UAV structures. Credit: Hexagon AB Digital and additive manufacturing newcomer Divergent Technologies, which is trying to leverage new artificial intelligence and other technologies in the aerospace and defense production realm, has closed a $290 million venture capital round, the company announced Sept. 15. The latest Series E round… Michael Bruno Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense…

Last week, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 flying from New York JFK Airport to Los Angeles International (LAX) had to divert to Salt Lake City (SLC) in Utah after its crew was forced to shut one of the widebody twinjet’s engines down in-flight. The incident grounded the jet in question for around a day and a half. Still, by the end of the working week, the aircraft was back in the skies, and has since operated a wide range of both domestic and international flights, showcasing the versatility of the Boeing 767-300ER in Delta Air Lines’ fleet and network…

Air Caraïbes To Expand Reach With Caribbean Airlines Codeshare | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Helen Massy-Beresford September 15, 2025 Credit: Joe Pries Aviation French airline Air Caraïbes and Caribbean Airlines, the national carrier of Trinidad and Tobago, have signed a codeshare partnership that Air Caraïbes says will allow it to expand its services from Paris-Orly Airport to new destinations in the southern Caribbean. Air Caraïbes is part of France’s… Helen Massy-Beresford Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week…

Boeing 787 Dreamliner output has continued to rebound as demand continues to grow for the aircraft, and production capacity additions have been a key objective for Boeing. The manufacturer has a 1,001-unit Boeing 787 backlog with production slots fully sold out until 2030, reflecting a decades-long shortage of widebody aircraft availability as post-pandemic traffic growth forces supply to keep up with rapidly growing demand. Boeing has been quick to expand its site in North Charleston with a $1 billion program, duplicating its final assembly line capabilities and lifting potential output from today’s seven jets per month towards a 10 per…

Industry safety groups advise flight crews to avoid areas with lightning conditions as much as possible by using airborne weather radar. What did the sample of lightning strike incidents described in Part 1 of this article reveal about the use of airborne weather radar?  Nearly half of the flight crews observed no significant adverse weather on the weather radar at the time of the lightning strike. Aircraft were observed to be more than 10-to-15 mi. from the nearest indicated cell in 15% of the lightning strikes.Roughly 20% of the incidents occurred when the aircraft were immediately adjacent to or within…

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) GNSS refers collectively to the worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing determination capability available from one or more satellite constellations. A GNSS constellation may be augmented by ground stations and/or geostationary satellites to improve integrity and position accuracy.