Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

GENEVA — The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine ended Wednesday with no sign of a breakthrough and with both sides saying the talks were “difficult,” as the war’s fourth anniversary approaches next week.The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by the U.S., after meetings earlier this year in Abu Dhabi that officials described as constructive but which also made no major headway. Expectations for significant progress in Geneva were low.“The negotiations were not easy,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after the talks broke up and…

Despite the fact that I have dozens of credit cards, I deal with very little credit card fraud, all things considered. It’s also not something that I’m too paranoid about, given the great protection offered by most credit cards in the event of fraud.It had been quite some time since I’ve dealt with credit card fraud, though I guess it was time for that clock to reset. I always find it interesting to see the methods used for credit card fraud, and this one is particularly strange, so I’m curious if any OMAAT readers have theories. Seven fraudulent Grab transactions…

The National Aeronautic Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Robert J. Collier Trophy, a list that provides a glimpse of some of the cutting-edge technologies where US aerospace is most notably advancing. The nominees for the prestigious trophy, which traces its history to 1911, recognize commercial lunar landings, supersonic flight, new propulsion concepts, global climate data, urban drone delivery, and autonomous combat aircraft.  The Collier Trophy recognizes “the greatest achievement in American aeronautics or astronautics in the previous year,” with an emphasis on measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, or safety. Past winners include landmark programs such as the Apollo moon missions, the Boeing 747, and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.  This year’s finalists span…

There are so many different types of airplane seats out there, and they all have their own unique design quirks. Along those lines, have you ever noticed how some first and business class seats have three-point seatbelts (that go over your shoulder), while others don’t? Let’s talk about why that is… Premium airplane seats with three-point belts For the most part, airplane seats simply have lap belts, which are much less restrictive seatbelts than you’ll find in cars. While cars typically have three-point belts that you wear over your shoulder, it’s rare to find that on airplanes. Well, the exception…

Back in June 2024, Miami-Dade officials approved plans for in-terminal sleep pods at Miami International Airport. There’s now an update, as this facility has opened, so we have all the details. Wait N’ Rest private sleep rooms open at Miami Airport Airport sleep pod company Wait N’ Rest has just opened its newest facility in Miami (MIA), complementing its existing location in Bogota (BOG), and there’s also an upcoming location planned for Toronto (YYZ). Miami Airport is actually getting two of these facilities from the same company, both airside. The first is located in Concourse D, and has just opened,…

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU), marking the start of a broader fleet renewal program for the South American service.   The two turboprops with registrations FAU-250 and FAU-251 departed the manufacturer’s site in Brazil on February 17, 2026, en route to Uruguay, where they will form the initial element of a planned six-aircraft fleet.   From option to firm order  The deliveries come under a contract originally announced in 2024, in which Uruguay agreed to acquire one A-29 with options for five additional units, before exercising those options in early 2025 to firm up an order for six aircraft alongside mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator. The remaining aircraft are expected…

Us aviation geeks tend to be more interested in aircraft liveries than the average person. Along those lines, the United States Air Force jets that carry the country’s top leaders will soon be getting a new look, inspired by Trump’s personal plane. Top US Air Force jets will get red, white, gold, and blue livery It has been confirmed that part of the fleet of planes used for Air Force VIP transport will progressively be getting a new paint scheme. Perhaps most significantly, keep in mind that Trump will soon be getting a new Boeing 747-8 that will act as…

Ramadan 2026 has just kicked off as of February 17, and this year it runs through March 19. Given that the “big three” Gulf carriers are all based in countries that generally observe Ramadan, I’d like to provide a quick rundown of what people should expect when flying these airlines over the coming weeks. During Ramadan, Muslims typically fast during daylight hours (though some make exceptions when traveling). As a result, airlines will serve an Iftar meal on most flights, which is the meal with which people break their fast after sundown. Those not observing Ramadan are of course free…

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The U.S. Army’s Apache attack helicopter AH-64 broke new ground by firing 30mm proximity ammunition at drones in air-to-air combat during a December exercise in Yuma, Arizona, according to the service.The live fire test saw Apache pilots engage drones flying on ranges at Yuma Proving Ground using the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive, called APEX.The APEX rounds have proximity fuzes that cause them to detonate when they close in on a target, releasing a wide radius of blast fragments.The 30mm rounds are designed to be fired at targets requiring precision to hit, such as small boats, drones…

Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Sometimes companies really want you to buy products from them, to the point that it can make sense to purchase something through an online shopping portal even if you don’t actually have a use for it. Along those lines, there’s such a promotion available right now, which I think is worth taking advantage of. Earn 100%cash…