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U.S. military forces intercepted and incapacitated an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker Wednesday that was sailing toward an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade, the service announced.U.S. Central Command military forces observed the M/T Hasna transiting in the direction of the Gulf of Oman and issued multiple warnings before taking action, according to a U.S. Central Command post.“After Hasna’s crew failed to comply with repeated warnings, U.S. forces disabled the tanker’s rudder by firing several rounds from the 20mm cannon gun of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet launched from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),” the post read.The…
This might just be a function of my low expectations, but I feel American Airlines deserves some credit here… American is serving special meals for its 100th anniversaryA few months ago I covered how American is serving special centennial‑themed inflight meals in premium cabins, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Many of these are only available for pre-order, given that American allows that up to 20 hours before departure. In domestic first class, the most common special meal being served is the Beef Wellington with roasted vegetables and asparagus with bearnaise sauce. This comes with a Waldorf Salad as the appetizer,…
The Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the service announced May 4, setting the stage for Boeing to begin modifying the first two aircraft into the B-52J configuration later this year.The Commercial Engine Replacement Program will swap the bomber’s eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 turbofans for Rolls-Royce F130 engines on each of the 76 B-52Hs in the active fleet. As the original TF33s from the early 1960s continue to wear down and spare parts become increasingly scarce, the Air Force says the engines will be “unsustainable” beyond 2030. The new engines…
ROME — Outgoing Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani has given a candid final press conference in which he warned his successor not to tinker with his strategies and said the three-year mandate handed him by the Italian government had not been long enough.After overseeing rapid growth at the state-controlled firm following his appointment in 2023, Cingolani was released last month when the Italian government decided not to give him a second three-year mandate, surprising industry experts.Instead the top job was given to Lorenzo Mariani, a former co-general manager at Leonardo and effectively Cingolani’s former number two, who moved a year ago…
In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s popular luxury hotel groups, both big and small. Recently, I wrote about the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis brands, which are two of Marriott’s most popular luxury hotel groups. In this post, I’d like to take a look at what’s generally considered to be the pinnacle of the Hyatt portfolio, which is the Park Hyatt brand. On balance, Park Hyatt is my favorite brand with a major loyalty program, though there are aspects of the brand that I think are getting a bit worse over time (as I’ll explain…
A retired US Air Force fighter pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military aviators delivered a presentation at a Beijing military conference in or around July or August 2024 on the structure of the US Air Force, the history of electronic warfare, and the F-35 platform, according to a witness account in newly available federal court filings. The new details, first highlighted by Task and Purpose, add substance to the case against Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, who was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on February 25, 2026, and charged by criminal complaint with providing and conspiring to provide unauthorized defense services to…
PARIS — France is deploying the carrier strike group centered on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier into the Red Sea and towards the Gulf of Aden, positioning the force for a possible mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Armed Forces Ministry said on Wednesday.The French nuclear aircraft carrier and its escorts will transit the Suez Canal on Wednesday on its way to the southern Red Sea, the ministry said, following a nearly two-month deployment in the eastern Mediterranean. France emphasized that the movement of its only aircraft carrier is separate from the military operations initiated…
Folks, please indulge me for a moment, because I can’t help but think about this every few weeks, and I imagine someone out there can give me a definitive answer as to what’s going on… My unforgettable stay at the Aegon MykonosSome long time OMAAT readers may remember my summer 2021 stay at Aegon Mykonos, a Marriott Autograph Collection property (well, at least at the time). This was a new points hotel I was excited to check out, though my stay ended up being much more memorable than expected.Long story short, I used a confirmed suite upgrade, but was downgraded.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that an adult female passenger found to have hantavirus infection flew from St Helena to Johannesburg last month. It appears that the deceased woman is part of a cluster of passengers aboard a cruise ship who have been infected with the disease linked to rodents. According to an update by WHO on May 4, 2026, the first case linked to the outbreak was an adult male who developed symptoms on April 6, 2026, while onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. His condition worsened and he passed away on April 11, 2026. The body of…
In October 2024, Four Seasons announced plans to open its first resort on a Greek island. There’s now an update, as this property is bookable, so we also have a lot more details about what to expect. Basics of the the Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece The Four Seasons Resort Mykonos is now bookable for stays as of June 26, 2026. The property is located along the coastline of Kalo Livadi Bay, and offers 94 rooms, villas, and suites, with views of the Aegean Sea. This is a new-build property, located on 60,324 square meters (649,322 square feet) of land.…