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Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported higher earnings and revenue in the first quarter of 2026, though the carrier warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East have introduced uncertainty heading into the rest of the year. The Philippine flag carrier earned a net income of US$78.55 million for the quarter, up 2.6% compared to the same period last year. Total revenues climbed 9.7% to US$895.70 million. Passenger demand holds strong PAL carried 4.30 million passengers in the first three months of 2026, a 6.1% increase year-on-year.  Passenger revenues rose 8.7% to US$759.65 million, supported by post-holiday travel demand and what the…

Alaska Airlines has just debuted its first safety video in its 94 year history, and there are some noteworthy things about it (thanks to Lester for flagging this)… Alaska’s new Boeing 787 safety video now screening In recent times, we’ve seen Alaska Airlines commence long haul flights out of Seattle (SEA), which is made possible by Alaska Air Group’s acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. Specifically, Alaska is acquiring Boeing 787s (some from Hawaiian, and some new), with the goal of serving a dozen global destinations out of Seattle by 2030. Up until recently, Alaska only operated narrow body planes, and none…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bars airports in the state from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect fees from owners and operators of light general aviation aircraft. State Senate Bill 422, approved by the governor on April 23, 2026, creates a new Florida statute restricting how airports can use information broadcast or collected by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. The measure applies to aircraft with a gross weight of 12,499 pounds or less operating under Part 91. It prohibits airports from using ADS-B information to calculate, generate or…

Private jet charter services give you complete control over your travel schedule, routing, and onboard experience. You avoid delays, crowded terminals, and rigid airline timetables. You also gain privacy, flexibility, and direct access to more airports, making your journey faster and more efficient. Yahoo Finance reports that the private jet charter services market grew by $3.26 billion between 2025 and 2026 and is projected to reach approximately $45.43 billion by 2030. This growth reflects a clear shift toward travel that prioritizes time, convenience, and control.  Whether you are traveling for business or planning a private getaway, chartering a jet allows…

“While we are pleased with the nominal booster recovery, we clearly didn’t deliver the mission our customer wanted, and our team expects. We have been in steady communication with the team at AST SpaceMobile, we appreciate their partnership, and we’re looking forward to many flights together.” Source: Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, via messaging on social media, following the news that Blue Origin has been forced to put flights of its New Glenn rocket on pause after a launch that mostly worked… up until it didn’t. The issue came during the upper stage portion of the mission, where the vehicle…

Aero Linx: The Honourable Company of Air Pilots Welcome to Air Pilots. We are a Livery Company of the City of London; a philanthropic membership organisation which represents and protects the interests and welfare of pilots and navigators and strives to encourage and assist all those (from any background) who wish to become a pilot. The benefits of membership are many and various. For most it’s about contributing to an organisation that collectively can make a positive difference to aviation.

The Engine Started Running Rough, Shook Violently, Made Loud Noises, And Then Suffered A Complete Loss Of Power On April 04, 2026, 1155 local, a Lancair IV, N94PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing on Scotland Road, Camden, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger on board sustained no injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The airplane departed from Hampton Roads Airport, PVG, Chesapeake, Virginia, and was enroute to Currituck County Airport, ONX, in Maple, North Carolina. The pilot stated that about 20 minutes…

From 2024 (YouTube edition): Put a Piece of Aviation History In Your Pocket PlaneTags have become a yearly presence at pretty much every airshow of note, and it’s not surprising why: For those who love to see legendary aircraft in action, PlaneTags allows them to take home a piece of the legend as a nifty little historically authentic souvenir. ANN Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell spoke with the owner of Motoart PlaneTags, Dave Hall, at SUN ‘n FUN this year. His company sources authentic portions of the skins from aircraft of all stripes, whether they come from a retired plane on the…

The Copperhead family of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) can be equipped with ISR, communications and acoustic payloads for off-board sensing or warheads for kinetic uses. Anduril released on Apr. 25, 2026, the first public footage of its Copperhead-500M underwater weapon, part of the Copperhead series of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV), in a short 16-second clip. The video shows the weapon traveling just under the surface of the water, during a test that supposedly took place recently. “First public footage of Copperhead-500M swimming,” the company said in the post. “During the test, the 21-inch heavyweight AUV successfully broke internal speed records…

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby tried to reframe his failed merger approach to American Airlines as a growth plan for US aviation, arguing that a combination of the two carriers could have strengthened their global airline position even after American publicly rejected the idea. Kirby confirmed in a statement on April 27, 2026, that he approached American about exploring a combination, but said the Fort Worth-based carrier declined to engage. He said the idea is now “off the table for the foreseeable future” because a deal of that size cannot proceed without a willing partner. “I approached American about exploring…