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Boeing has secured its largest-ever order from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the carrier confirming the purchase of multiple 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets. On April 30, 2026, Boeing announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines had signed for eight 787-10s, two 787-9s and four 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The acquisition was fully expected, with the Bangladeshi flag carrier’s board having approved the deal in principle at the end of last year, leaving only pricing and additional terms with Boeing to be ironed out. Biman Bangladesh’s order, representing its first-ever purchase of the largest Dreamliner, means that the airline will fly the…

Ever wonder how jet streams affect airplanes? There are over 100,000 flights globally on any given day. While some of these flights involve short distances, others span more than 2,500 miles. For long-haul flights such as these, pilots will often take advantage of jet streams. An Introduction to Jet Streams Jet streams are narrow bands of fast-moving wind. They are often compared to rivers. While rivers carry water, jet streams carry air. Most jet streams occur in the upper atmosphere — typically at an altitude of 20,000 to 40,000 feet. They form when warm air meets cool air. Air temperature…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and it has the potential to be a good deal. Chase offering 20% Flying Blue transfer bonus Between May 1 and May 27, 2026, you can receive a 20% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Transfer Chase points to Flying Blue with a 20% bonus Points ordinarily transfer at a 1,000:1,000 ratio, so with this offer, points transfer at a 1,000:1,200 ratio. You can take advantage of this an unlimited number of times. Transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards to…

The Capital One mileage program has just launched its newest transfer bonus, and it could represent a good value for some. It’s not one I’m terribly excited about, but others may feel differently. Transfer Capital One miles to Qantas with 20% bonusBetween May 1 and May 31, 2026, the Capital One mileage program in the United States is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer.Transfer Capital One miles to Qantas Frequent FlyerOrdinarily, Capital One miles convert into Qantas Frequent Flyer points at a 1:1 ratio, so with this bonus, you’d receive 1,200 Qantas points for every 1,000…

This year the city of Marrakech became the setting for the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held between April 14–16, 2026.  It was the first time that the GISS conference, which is ICAO’s flagship event, was hosted by an African country. The event brought together high-level delegates from different member states.  As its title implies, the focus of GISS is capacity development and the provision of implementation support to strengthen global aviation systems in accordance with ICAO’s strategic plan for 2050. This vision of the future of aviation is built…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. While a 65% bonus sounds great, this isn’t an offer I’d get excited about, personally. Still, let’s cover the details, as everyone has different redemption patterns. Chase offering 65% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfersFor the next several weeks, you can receive a bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy:Between May 1 and May 15, 2026, receive a 65% bonusBetween May 16 and June 30, 2026, receive a 55% bonusChase Ultimate Rewards Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonusThis promotion is being offered on Chase’s end (in the United States),…

The bustling British Aviation Group (BAG) stand at PTE World London was undoubtably one of the most vibrant and energetic areas on the exhibition floor at this year’s standout event. It was a hive of activity where conversations flowed, and industry stakeholders exchanged views and celebrated British enterprise across the aviation and airport sector. Established in 1993, the not-for-profit, UK-based organization, sets out to connect global aviation clients with British expertise among over 200 member companies. More than 35 member firms alone exhibited at PTE World in March 2026, with the group’s stand acting as a hub for visits from…

JetBlue Airways remained deeply unprofitable in the first quarter of 2026, even as the airline reported stronger revenue, higher fares and continued growth at its hub in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The New York-based carrier reported a $319 million net loss for the quarter, compared with a $208 million loss in the same period last year. JetBlue posted an operating loss of $224 million as higher fuel prices, operational disruptions and rising expenses outweighed improved demand. Revenue rose 4.7% to $2.24 billion, even though JetBlue flew 1.7% less capacity than it did a year earlier. The airline said revenue per available…

In a document submitted to Congress, the U.S. Air Force laid out its desire to almost double its order of EA-37B electronic attack aircraft while cutting its relatively new fleet of E-11A BACN jets by FY 2028. In a suprising move, the U.S. Air Force’s unique and highly active E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft may be sent into retirement only a few years after settling into regular squadron service. The E-11, based on Bombardier’s Global 6000 business jet, was initially pressed into service for operations over Afghanistan. They replaced NASA WB-57 Canberra aircraft which had been used over…

Also: Autonomous CH-47F Chinook, Crew-13 Announcement, Reliable Robotic$$$, FL Stops ADS-B Data Gouge For those who aren’t quite up to date: drone food delivery is a thing, and it’s now capable of feeding a family of 6 in one trip. This is thanks to Flytrex’s new heavy-lift Sky2 drone, which is being launched in partnership with Little Caesars and can carry up to 8.8 pounds. That 8.8 pounds makes Sky2 able to handle two 16-inch pizzas, Crazy Bread, and drinks without needing to spread the order across multiple flights. A rock that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover drilled and analyzed in…