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When talking about drinks served in first and business class, understandably the focus is often on alcohol, especially great champagne. However, it goes without saying that not everyone drinks alcohol. For that matter, even many who usually drink may not want much alcohol when flying, since it’s not exactly great for beating jetlag. That says nothing of the “dry” airlines out there, that don’t serve it in the first place. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to talk about the airlines that serve the best non-alcoholic beverages. It seems to me like this is an area…

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those impacted by the inclement weather across much of the United States are staying safe. Living in Florida, it’s easy to lose sight of how most of the country is dealing with a major weather system, as it’s sunny and 75 degrees here. On the points & travel front, this week Bilt announced the details of Bilt Cash redemption options, major changes were rolled out for the Air France-KLM credit card, Aman put voyages for its new cruise line on sale, Air Canada unveiled an awesome new route…

Several weeks ago, we took our oldest son, Miles, to Disney World for the first time. I wrote about that in a separate post, as it was quite an experience going there as an adult. During our time visiting Disney, we spent three nights at the 443-room Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. While I shared some initial impressions of our stay, in this post I’d like to write a detailed review. If you ask me, this property sums up what the Four Seasons brand does so well. Despite its large size, the hotel has impeccable service, and…

Under The Hood Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An appropriately rated pilot is required in the other control seat while this operation is being conducted. (Refer to 14 CFR part 91.)

“While today’s decision marks the end of the French entity’s operations, it does not mark the end of accountability. The Group remains fully committed to pursuing the legal process to its conclusion, in the interests of the estate, creditors and all affected stakeholders.” Source: From a portion of the closure announcement as a French court is ordering SAS Airways Aviation Academy to shut its doors, officially bringing operations at its Montpellier base to an end. The decision takes effect January 23, 2026, almost exactly eight months after it was hit by a major arson attack that left more than a…

Pilot Reported That There Was A Total Loss Of Engine Power While 1,200 Feet Above Ground Level Analysis: The pilot reported that there was a total loss of engine power while 1,200 feet above ground level and about 6 nautical miles short of his destination. He performed an off-airport landing, in a pasture, with cows at the far end. During short final, the pilot had to maneuver to avoid rough terrain and a fence and then flared the airplane too high and yawed to one side which resulted in a hard landing. The tailwheel collapsed and there was substantial damage…

Pilot Reported That The Accident Flight Was The First Flight Of The Recently Completed Amateur-Built Airplane On January 5, 2026, about 1545 central standard time, a Canard Aero LLC (Scalewings) SW-51 Mustang, N351MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 flight test flight. The pilot reported that the accident flight was the first flight of the recently completed amateur-built airplane. He said that during initial climb after takeoff rotation the airplane’s engine lost power…

Cold, calculating, and ruthless adversaries do not hesitate. Hot, searing shrapnel and bullets do not discriminate. War is the most ruthless, utilitarian endeavor in humanity: either you are ready, or you aren’t. Either you come home, or you don’t. That is the ultimate measure of readiness, and that is why our soldiers train so hard.Our president and secretary of war understand that wars are won before they are fought. The first battle of the next war began last April when President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unleashed sweeping reforms to modernize our military. The Army heard that order…

Choosing the right screw bit is important when using a drill or electric screwdriver to drive screws. Screw bits, of course, are removable tips that fit into the chuck of a drill or electric screwdriver. The tip is shaped to match a specific type of drive types, such as Phillips and flathead. After inserting a screw bit in the chuck of your preferred tool, you can place it over the screw. Activating the tool will turn the screw, allowing you to tighten the screw with a clockwise rotation or loosen it with a counterclockwise rotation. Some screw bits are classified…

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has cleared its final major regulatory hurdle, receiving certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency, paving the way for customer operations in Europe.  The EASA approval follows type certification from Transport Canada in November 2025 and validation by the Federal Aviation Administration in December. Bombardier says the aircraft entered service in December 2025, marking the formal launch of its new flagship business jet.  With certification now complete across North America and Europe, the Global 8000 becomes the fastest civilian aircraft in service since the Concorde era, with a top speed of Mach 0.95. Bombardier is positioning the aircraft as both a performance leader and…