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The US Army has for the first time launched a drone from an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, firing an Anduril Industries Altius 700 medium-range launched effect during a warfighting experiment at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, on February 26, 2026.  The test took place during a warfighting experiment known as CDF CFWE 26 at Yuma Proving Ground and was led by the US Army’s Aviation Future Capability Directorate. The project went from a formal US Army requirement to a demonstrated capability in under six months.  US Army aviators executed rocket-powered launches of the Altius 700, including while the Apache was in forward flight.…

Here’s something that I think most people will view in a positive light… Marriott makes the switch from Pepsi to Coke Since 1992, Marriott has had an exclusive agreement with Pepsi for providing soft drinks for its properties globally. That agreement wasn’t put into place because customers prefer Pepsi, but instead, because Pepsi was willing to give Marriott a better deal. Specifically, Coca-Cola wasn’t willing to extend Marriott a loan at the time, and that was non-negotiable for Marriott. That will finally be changing, as Marriott has revealed that it will be switching to Coke for products globally, as flagged…

Last week, JetBlue became the first airline in the United States to increase checked bag fees in recent times. This is an area where JetBlue tends to “lead,” and other airlines to follow. We then saw United match, and now we can add a third airline to that camp. Delta tries to boost revenue with higher checked bag fees Airlines are obviously in an incredibly tough spot at the moment. We’ve seen a massive increase in fuel costs, which is one of the biggest variable expenses that airlines have. If oil prices don’t decrease from these levels, even the world’s…

Jetstar’s first refurbished Boeing 787 Dreamliner launched its inaugural service from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) on April 7, 2026. This flight marked the beginning of a fleet-wide cabin overhaul that the airline calls the most significant transformation in its Dreamliner history. The aircraft arrived in Melbourne from Hong Kong after completing a multi-million-dollar refit. All 11 of Jetstar’s 787 Dreamliners are scheduled to go through the same process, with the full fleet transformation expected to wrap up by late 2027. A much bigger business cabin The most visible change in the refurbishment can be seen up…

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Lufthansa is marking the 100th anniversary with two special simultaneous celebratory flights on April 6, 2026.  At 15.00 local time, a Boeing 787-9 (registration D-ABPU) and an Airbus A350-900 (registration D-AIXL), both painted in the airline’s special centennial livery featuring a large white crane over a dark blue fuselage, will fly from Berlin (BER) to Zurich (ZRH) and Cologne (CGN).  These flights, which will carry around 400 people onboard between them, including members of staff and media, will see the airline re-enact the launch of its pre-war predecessor, the Deutsche Luft Hansa on April 6, 1926 (the modern Lufthansa was…

This is so outlandish that it’s hard to take seriously, and I can’t believe that this is even being thrown out there as a possibility. But when it’s said by those in the highest positions of power, it also can’t just be ignored. Mullin might pull customs from airports to punish cities Markwayne Mullin is Trump’s new Homeland Security Secretary, after the abrupt firing of Kristi Noem. The former Oklahoma Senator is known for making headlines, but this has to be among the most absurd I’ve seen (along with the time he wanted to fight a union president in the…

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson announced his resignation on April 7, 2026, ending a nearly four-year tenure leading the Tata Group-owned carrier through a sweeping post-privatization transformation.  Wilson, a New Zealand national who joined Air India in July 2022 after more than 25 years at Singapore Airlines, said he had informed Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran of his intention to step down as far back as 2024. He will remain in the role until the airline’s board appoints a successor. A search committee has been formed.  In a statement published by the airline, Wilson pointed to the scope of the changes carried out…

A South Korean Army Surion helicopter mistakenly flew into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea on March 23, 2026, while assisting with wildfire suppression efforts near the border county of Yeoncheon in Gyeonggi Province. The incident, as reported by local media, prompted a joint investigation by the South Korean military and the United Nations Command (UNC), which oversees all activity within the heavily fortified buffer zone under the terms of the 1953 Korean War armistice. What happened Based on reports, the helicopter had originally been assigned to operate south of the DMZ, where UNC approval is not…

This is shaping up to be quite the time for management at the major Indian airlines. A few weeks ago we learned about IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was resigning, and now we’re learning about Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigning as well. Campbell Wilson leaving Air India after four years Air India has confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, and a committee has now been launched to find a successor in the coming months. In a statement, the airline shared the following, suggesting that Wilson has been planning on leaving since 2024: “Wilson had conveyed his intention to step…