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For the most exciting flight of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, it was time to fly Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 The Residence on the 6hr50min flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG). For those not familiar, The Residence is a product above first class, and it consists of a private three-room suite, with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom and shower. In terms of the amount of space and privacy you’re allocated, there’s simply nothing else like this in commercial aviation. While I’m grateful whenever I get to fly in a premium cabin, flying in The Residence is…

Departing in the predawn darkness of Aug. 6, 1945, a modified B-29, designated with radio call sign ‘Dimples 82’, was carrying a single bomb. Enola Gay was about to change the world. Approximately a year and nine months earlier, on Dec. 2, 1943, a lone Boeing B-29 Superfortress bearing serial number 42-6259 had secretly taken to the Kansas skies. The aircraft was the 58th B-29 completed by Boeing of Wichita and had just been delivered to the Smoky Hills Army Air Field near Salina, Kansas, two days earlier. The bomber’s destination was Wright Army Air Field in Ohio to participate…

Archer Aviation has escalated its legal fight with Joby Aviation, accusing its rival of concealing extensive ties to China, misleading federal regulators, and gaining an unfair competitive advantage as both companies race to bring electric air taxis to the market.  The allegations came in a countersuit Archer filed in California federal court on March 9, 2026, as part of an already heated dispute between two of the biggest names in the eVTOL sector.  In its filing, Archer alleges that Joby operated a manufacturing subsidiary in Shenzhen for years and benefited from Chinese government support while publicly presenting itself as a made-in-the-US air-taxi company. Archer…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is deploying a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the United Arab Emirates, along with 85 defense personnel and a supply of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on March 10, 2026. The E-7A Wedgetail is a sophisticated surveillance platform equipped with long-range surveillance radar, secondary radar, and voice and data communications systems. It is designed to provide airborne early warning and control capabilities across wide areas, making it well-suited for monitoring and securing Gulf airspace. The initial deployment is set for four weeks, with crews expected…

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Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has introduced its new ACH140 at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, US, with a mock-up display of the aircraft’s sleek cabin interior Unveiling the model on March 9, 2026, Airbus described the ACH140 as a “refined” H140, specifically designed for “private and business missions”. Details about the new executive helicopter come less than two weeks after Airbus unveiled the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition helicopter in São Paulo. Airbus Corporate Helicopters said the line collection “showcases the brand-new design philosophy defined by a dynamic and sophisticated aesthetic, establishing a singular style which will gradually be rolled out across…

By Scott Hamilton March 10, 2026, © Leeham News: The end of the war in the Middle East appears to be on a path of continued uncertainty and confusion, with no end in sight. Middle Eastern airlines and lessors have 1,710 airplanes on order. The Mideast represents 9% of Airbus’ backlog. It represents 14% of Boeing’s backlog. Airbus has a 43% share of the Mideast backlog, while Boeing has a 57% share. Embraer is a fractional player. Although President Donald Trump has already said the war has been “won” and could be over soon, he’s also provided mixed messages. Trump…

MD Helicopters has introduced the MD 564, a new light-single-engine helicopter derived from the long-running MD 500 series and aimed at operators that need more lift, endurance and hot-and-high capability without moving into a larger aircraft class.  The company said the MD 564 combines a six-blade main rotor, a four-blade tail rotor, and a Rolls-Royce 250-C47E/3 engine with dual-channel FADEC. MD is positioning the helicopter as a higher-performance evolution of the 500-series platform rather than an all-new design.  Based on specifications released by the company, the MD 564 is designed to deliver a 650-pound increase in internal payload and a 750-pound increase in external payload…

While Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) isn’t as important of a market for American as it was a few years back, the airline still has some positive passenger experience news for the airport… American opening a new Admirals Club in Austin American has announced that it plans to open a new Admirals Club in Austin. The new Admirals Club will be 12,000 square feet and will be located on the west side of the terminal, nearly doubling the carrier’s current lounge footprint. Construction on the new lounge will begin this year, and the current lounge will remain open until the new…

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers is stepping down as leader of India’s largest airline with immediate effect and will be replaced by an interim appointee from within the company. IndiGo, or InterGlobe Aviation, issued a statement on March 10, 2026, thanking Elbers for his “contribution and service to the organization” and wished him “well in his future endeavors”. Pieter’s joined IndiGo as the airline’s new leader in 2022, after a 30-year career at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, including as the carrier’s CEO for 12 years. Earlier this year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) hit IndiGo with around a $2.6…