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Within the U.S. Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.While officials say that extra $2.1 billion will allow the Army to “keep a technological advantage,” congressional leaders have expressed concern that it could come at the expense of accountability.During the Army’s congressional budget hearing, Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., the ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, noted that while R&D spending is increasing, funding for financial management and audit readiness is declining.McCollum said that although much of the budget is aimed at “applications, infrastructure, data and transport,” it provides…

Last year, we saw Lufthansa introduce its new Allegris first class product, which debuted on newly delivered Airbus A350-900s. This product is a huge improvement over Lufthansa’s old first class, though there’s a major quirk about the monetization that hasn’t made sense to me. Lufthansa has now addressed that concern, and arguably has gone from one extreme to the other… Lufthansa’s First Class Suite Plus concept made no senseLufthansa’s A350 Allegris first class cabin consists of three to four seats, depending on how you’d like to look at.Lufthansa Allegris A350 first class seat mapEssentially, the two window seats are marketed…

The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of extended-range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM-ER) tail kits and associated equipment to Ukraine, valued at an estimated $373.6 million. The package, notified to Congress on May 5, 2026, would deliver to Kyiv 1,200 KMU-572 tail kits, which arm 500-pound (227 kilograms) Mk-82 bombs, and 332 KMU-556 tail kits, fitted to 2,000-pound (907 kilograms) Mk-84 bombs. FMU-139 fuze systems, weapon software, technical documentation, support equipment, spares, transportation, and US Government and contractor logistics services are also included in the deal. Boeing has been designated as the principal contractor. 1,532 tail…

İZMİR, Turkey — The Government of National Unity in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based Libyan National Army are inching together to overcome their differences during several weeks of military training.The Turkish Efes-2026 exercise marks the second instance in a short period in which Libya’s rival factions have participated in the same multinational exercise, an indication of accelerating rapprochement between the two sides.Coordinated by the Aegean Army Command, the exercise’s Computer-Assisted Command Post Phase, conducted between 11–17 April, included Distinguished Observer Day activities in Istanbul and Izmir. The live phase of the exercise is scheduled to take place here between April 20…

Three passengers injured during severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 have filed a personal injury claim against the carrier at the UK High Court, nearly a year after the incident killed one passenger and hospitalized more than 100 others. Bradley Richards, Benjamin Read, and Alison Read are pursuing damages through Keystone Law following the May 21, 2024, incident, which occurred approximately 11 hours into the 13-hour flight from London-Heathrow (LHR) to Singapore.  Singapore Airlines has not yet responded to the claim. What happened on SQ321 The Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew when it encountered severe…

British startups Vertical Aerospace and Windracers are backing a UK government initiative to drive smarter regulation and cut red tape. On May 5, 2026, the UK announced a $63.3 million (£46.5 million) investment aimed at drone and electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology. Under the initiative, around $36 million (£26.5 million) will be used to make it easier for drones to be used in everyday public services and bring eVTOL aircraft into more routine use across the UK. The scheme includes speeding up approvals for drone operations for emergency responses, medical logistics and infrastructure inspection, driving forward regulation…

A few days ago, we saw a United Boeing 767 hit a truck and light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to runway 29 at Newark Airport (EWR). Fortunately no one was seriously injured, so hopefully there’s a lesson to be learned here, to prevent something similar in the future. Along those lines… Newark Airport’s runway 29 is sort of a problem There’s quite a bit of discussion going on regarding what could cause an accident like this to happen, because suffice it to say, commercial aircraft shouldn’t be clipping cars on the interstate. 🚨 #BREAKING:…

Malaysia Airlines and Tourism New Zealand have signed a two-year strategic partnership aimed at driving travel demand and strengthening connectivity between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland. The agreement, announced on May 5, 2026, brings together both organizations for an integrated marketing campaign targeting experience-driven travelers, from young professionals and group tourists to nature lovers and adventure seekers. The campaign will showcase New Zealand’s landscapes, culture, and hospitality, highlighting everything from wellness retreats and coastal journeys to culinary exploration and outdoor adventures. Direct link between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland Malaysia Airlines operates 10 weekly flights on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)…

NEW DELHI — Pakistan has commissioned the first of eight advanced Chinese submarines, marking a significant step in strengthening its maritime capabilities and deepening defense cooperation with its close ally Beijing.A ceremony to commission the attack submarine called Hangor was held in the Chinese city of Sanya on April 30 in the presence of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and navy chief Naveed Ashraf as well as senior Chinese military officials, according to a Pakistani statement. Sanya, a port city, hosts a major submarine base of the People’s Liberation Army.The diesel-electric Hangor-class submarine is an export variant of China’s 039A…

Lufthansa Group posted encouraging results among its latest first quarter update but equally warned of “potentially reduced fuel availability later in the year” as an additional risk to the company. On May 5, 2026, Lufthansa Group said net income had improved against the same period last year by 25% from a loss of around $1 billion to a loss of $780 million, while Adjusted EBIT improved by $129 million to a loss of $718 million. Lufthansa Group’s revenue rose by 8% to $10.2 billion, which the company described as “a new record for a first quarter”. The company highlighted that…