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For a few years now, regulators in the United States have been proposing a common sense change that would make it easier to investigate aircraft incidents and accidents (and in turn, make flying safer). While there has been quite a bit of pushback from pilots, there’s some good news, as this change will finally be implemented. Cockpit voice recorder will start recording 12.5x longer One of the reasons that aviation is so safe is because we learn so much from every incident, to prevent something similar from happening in the future. This is largely thanks to flight data recorders (which…

To continue my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I flew Icelandair’s Airbus A321LR Saga Class on the 2hr50min flight from Keflavik (KEF) to London (LHR). I had flown Icelandair’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 Saga Class from New York (JFK) several days before, and was excited to see how the carrier’s newest plane compared. Well, I must admit that Icelandair’s A321LR Saga Class is a pretty sweet ride, and nicer than the carrier’s 737 MAX business class. From legroom, to seat comfort, to tech, I think this is Icelandair’s best aircraft, and I’m happy to see the airline increasingly growing its Airbus…

Peru is advancing toward selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 Viper as its preferred next-generation fighter jet, officials and defence sources told local media, marking a significant pivot in Lima’s long-running effort to modernise the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) combat fleet. According to local outlet Expreso, the Peruvian government has decided to proceed with the purchase of up to 24 F-16 Block 70 aircraft in a package valued at approximately $7 billion, outpacing rival proposals from Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen E/F and Dassault’s Rafale F4. The final contract signature is expected in the second week of April 2026, after…

After an incredible six nights in Iceland, it was time to continue my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip. This involved flying Icelandair’s Airbus A321LR Saga Class from Keflavik (KEF) to London (LHR). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Icelandair Saga Lounge, which is the carrier’s only airport lounge in the world. Ultimately Icelandair is a hybrid carrier, and its Saga Class is somewhere between business class and premium economy. So the Icelandair Saga Lounge isn’t going to rank among the world’s best business class lounges. However, it’s still a pleasant facility with all…

Britain’s last remaining military helicopter production line is again at the center of a Whitehall fight, as the UK government delays a decision on the New Medium Helicopter program, a roughly £1 billion effort to replace the Royal Air Force’s aging Puma HC2 transport helicopters.According to The Sunday Times, the contract and the future of Leonardo’s Yeovil site in southwest England have become the subject of a cabinet-level dispute, with ministers missing their own target dates for a decision and pushing the timetable into early 2026.The report said ministers missed their own internal target dates for a decision, and that further…

Air France first class (marketed as “La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level. Air France’s “old” first class product was already excellent, and you can read my full review here. Meanwhile the new first class product is even more impressive, and you can read my full review here. Air France is continuing to introduce its new first class product to more flights, and this product is now available…

The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule that will expand cockpit voice recorder (CVR) retention from the long-standing two-hour loop to 25 hours, a major shift intended to stop crucial audio from being overwritten before investigators can secure it. For newly produced passenger aircraft, the requirement is set to take effect from 2027, making 25-hour CVRs the new baseline on fresh deliveries rather than an optional upgrade. The FAA argues that two hours is increasingly misaligned with how incidents are reported and handled in real life, especially when an event is noticed late, when a flight continues through…

In September 2025, we saw the Capital One mileage program add Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as its newest transfer partner. We’ve just seen the program introduce its second transfer bonus to the program since launch, and it could represent a good deal. However, it still won’t quite get you a 1:1 transfer ratio. Transfer Capital One miles to Japan Airlines with 30% bonus Between February 1 and February 28, 2026, the Capital One mileage program in the United States is offering a 30% bonus on points transfers to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Capital One miles convert into Japan Airlines miles at a…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. While a 50% bonus sounds great, this isn’t an offer I’d get excited about, personally. Still, let’s cover the details. Chase offering 50% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfersBetween February 1 and February 28, 2026, you can receive a 50% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy.Chase Ultimate Rewards Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonusThis promotion is being offered on Chase’s end (in the United States), and is hard coded into the transfer ratio, meaning you should see the bonus at the time that you make the transfer. Points…