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Two Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration’s massive military buildup in the Caribbean Sea have collided, leaving two troops with minor injuries, U.S. Southern Command said Thursday.The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply collided on Wednesday as the warship was getting a new load of supplies. The maneuver typically has the vessels sailing parallel, usually within hundreds of feet, while fuel and supplies are transferred across the gap via hoses and cables.The military statement said two personnel reported minor injuries after the collision and that both were in stable condition. The two ships now…

Airport hotels typically aren’t much to get excited about, though one of my two favorite such properties in the United States has just undergone a full refresh, and that’s something I’m happy to see. The Grand Hyatt DFW is now better than everOver the past year or so, the Grand Hyatt DFW has been undergoing a $34 million renovation, and that’s now complete. On the most basic level, the Grand Hyatt DFW is awesome for two reasons:It’s located directly on top of Terminal D, so you can’t beat the convenience of not having to take a shuttle in order to…

As of February 12, 2026, international cabin crew at Air New Zealand have commenced a two-day strike over stalled contract negotiations. As a result, the airline has canceled 46 widebody long-haul flights, affecting approximately 9,500 passengers. The strike, by flight attendants working on the airline’s long-range aircraft, will continue through February 13, 2026, marking the culmination of nearly 10 months of negotiations over pay and working conditions.  According to Air New Zealand, its domestic and regional services are still operating normally, while the airline has adjusted schedules and redeployed aircraft to protect most Tasman and Pacific routes from cancellations. Union…

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday.The al-Tanf base sits on a strategic location close to the borders with Jordan and Iraq. In a terse statement, the Syrian Defense Ministry said the handover of the base took place in coordination with the U.S. military and Syrian forces are now “securing the base and its perimeters.”The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that…

About the event We are pleased to announce the World Overflight Risk Conference (WORC) 2026, organised by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) together with Osprey Flight Solutions, the University of Southampton, and Transport Malta. Taking place on 20–22 April 2026 in St. Julian’s, Malta, WORC 2026 will once again unite the global aviation community, providing a dedicated platform to collectively address and navigate the evolving challenges posed by overflight risk in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. Building on the success of the previous edition, the conference brings together regulators, operators, insurers and industry experts to exchange strategic insights,…

Boeing’s last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft, ‘ZA004’, has retired to the Arizona desert, after performing more than 670 test flights over 16 years of service. On February 11, 2026, the battle-hardened 787-8 Dreamliner, registered N7874, arrived at Marana Pinal Airport (MZJ), having departing Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) for the final time. Fittingly, Captain Heather Ross and Captain Craig Bomben, who flew together on ZA004’s first flight, led the final flight crew to Arizona from Washington State. Accompanying the pair were Captain Chris Caps, an engineering systems operator on ZA004’s first flight, plus Elmo Valdez, a flight analyst who has supported…

OMAAT reader Kbulo asked a great question about a recent points redemption that I shared, and I’d like to talk about that a bit in this post, and provide an explanation. I redeemed credit card points for less than I value them I publish my valuation of many points currencies, and I personally value the major transferable points currencies at 1.7 cents each, give or take. As I’ve explained in the past, my points valuations aren’t intended to be some hard-and-fast rule, but instead, are supposed to be a general guideline for how I go about thinking of redeeming points.…

The internet has latched onto a version of the El Paso airspace shutdown story that’s hard to resist: US Customs and Border Protection used a directed-energy counter-drone system deployed by the military near the border to go after Mexican drug cartel drones, and instead shot down a harmless party balloon.   It’s a fun story that a lot of news outlets have picked up. The problem is, most of the specific details are coming from unnamed sources. None of it may turn out to be true.  What really happened along the US-Mexico border? Here’s what we know.  Late Tuesday and into early Wednesday, the FAA issued a temporary restriction…

Brussels Airlines has introduced its latest livery, featuring characters from the beloved comic series Tintin. This marks the second time the Belgian carrier has honored the famous creation of cartoonist Hergé. The newly painted A320, registered as OO-SNJ, showcases a moon and space theme drawn from Tintin’s lunar adventures. The aircraft is scheduled to make its inaugural commercial flight on February 13, 2026, departing for Milan Linate Airport (LIN) from Brussels Airport (BRU). image Design collaboration The airline worked with Tintinimaginatio, the organization managing Hergé’s estate, to develop the aircraft’s visual concept. Nick Rodwell, CEO of Tintinimaginatio, has said that…

Indonesia successfully demonstrated its first fighter jet landings on a toll road on February 11, 2026. The exercise has launched an ambitious plan to transform highway infrastructure across the sprawling archipelago into emergency military runways. Two Indonesian Air Force aircraft, an F-16 fighter and an EMB-314 Super Tucano, conducted landing and takeoff tests on the Terpeka section of the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road in Lampung Province.The demonstration marked the first time fighter jets have used Indonesian toll roads as runways, according to local news outlet Antara.The exercise has highlighted Indonesia’s novel approach to military readiness, across a nation spanning more than…