Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

Pilots must constantly monitor climb rate. Expressed in feet per minute (FPM), it represents the speed at which an airplane ascends or descends. A positive climb rate indicates the airplane is ascending and gaining altitude. A negative climb rate indicates the airplane is descending and losing altitude. Below are several key factors that affect an airplane’s climb rate. Flight Phase While there are always exceptions, most airplanes have a slower climb rate immediately after taking off. The still-extended landing gear creates drag. At the same time, pilots often prioritize speed upon taking off. Only after achieving a target speed will…

Brendan Sullivan is Global Head of Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Global trade is being reshaped in real time. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty are altering trade lanes, fragmenting supply chains, and increasing the premium on speed and reliability. In this environment, air cargo is no longer just a mode of transport—it is a strategic enabler of global commerce. In 2025, air cargo demand grew by 3.4%. But that headline number masks a more complex reality. Growth was uneven, reflecting shifting trade patterns, re-routing, and increasingly diversified supply chains. There was a clear shift in cargo…

It has been announced that ST Engineering will continue to provide airframe maintenance support for Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets, after the signing of a new contract at Singapore Airshow 2026. On February 4, 2026, ST Engineering declared that its decades-long partnership with Delta TechOps, Delta’s MRO division, had been strengthened through a new multi-year airframe agreement. The two parties met at Singapore Airshow 2026 for a signing ceremony where they committed to a five-year contract renewal, covering 2026 to 2031. As well as comprehensive airframe maintenance support for Delta’s Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing…

SINGAPORE — Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the Meteor, which a Saab official said would be a “natural content” of a weapon package for Gripen users.Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced last week that the country was discussing the potential transfer of JAS 39 Gripen jets and Meteor missiles to the war-torn country. These beyond-visual range, air-to-air missiles can currently only be integrated on the Gripen, Eurofighter, and the Rafale fighter jets, although the United Kingdom is leading ground-based integration testing on the F-35.“The Meteor missile would be a natural…

Tokyo-based vertical air mobility company AirX has placed a firm order for two eVTOLs from Eve Air Mobility, with options for up to 48 additional aircraft, in order to grow its urban air mobility network in Japan. In a statement on February 4, 2026, Embraer announced that the new agreement marks a “significant step toward advancing sustainable urban air mobility solutions in Japan”. “Our first agreement in Asia-Pacific, achieved in partnership with AirX in Japan, is more than a milestone; it launches a new era that will redefine urban mobility,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility.  Under the…

In an industry facing capacity bottlenecks, Turkish Airlines’ successful subsidiary Turkish Technic has managed to establish itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing and most capable maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers. Building on nine decades of excellence in expertise of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic has not only supported the remarkable expansion of Turkish Airlines Inc. (Turkish Airlines aims to reach a fleet of 800 aircraft by 2033), but also emerged as a reliable one-stop MRO provider for operators from all over the world. On top of Turkish Airlines’ ambitious fleet growth providing a steady stream, the steady rise in…

Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan has placed an order for four A321neo aircraft from Airbus at the Singapore Airshow 2026, marking the airline’s first order of this model. In a statement issued on February 4, 2026, Airbus announced that the new aircraft will support the airline’s network expansion while delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous generation aircraft. “The purchase of A321neo aircraft is a cornerstone of our ‘third-generation’ fleet expansion, designed to maximise operational efficiency as we scale for regional dominance,” said Chairperson Joyce Huang of Tigerair Taiwan.  Huang said that the A321neo enables the airline to…

Okay, this is sort of hilarious, and I think many people will get a kick out of this (and as you’ll hopefully see, I’m not intending to be mean toward the person who initially posted the video, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be entertained). Air India Lounge JFK “review” backfires hilariously A popular TikTok user posted a response video to another smaller content creator who covers “travel & food,” after she posted a roughly minute-long video about her experience at the Air India Lounge JFK. She accessed the lounge via Priority Pass, and declares it “the worst airport lounge”…

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report into the December 18, 2026, crash of a Cessna Citation II in North Carolina that found the right-seat occupant was not qualified to serve as second-in-command, despite occupying a cockpit seat and performing checklist and radio duties during the flight, and the left seat pilot was not qualified to fly the jet without another pilot.  The accident killed seven people aboard the aircraft, which was registered to a holding company affiliated with former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. The jet, N257BW, was operating under Part 91 as a personal flight from Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina to Sarasota, Florida.  According to…

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