Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

As any aviation geek can attest to, sometimes the journey can be even more fun than the destination. Over the years there are many flights I’ve been tempted to take simply because they seem “cool,” for a variety of reasons. Anyway, in this post I’d like to share what I consider to be the most interesting avgeek flights out there. I’d love to hear what other avgeek flights OMAAT readers find interesting as well. In no particular order… The United Airlines island hopper While you could fly nonstop from Honolulu to Guam in just over seven hours on a 777,…

During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22 directed the MQ-20 to perform tactical maneuvers, adjust waypoints, fly Combat Air Patrol profiles, and execute simulated threat engagement tasks. The U.S. Air Force and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. carried out a new autonomy demonstration involving an F-22 Raptor equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software and MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft, GA-ASI announced in a public statement. While details have not been disclosed, the test, which was carried out recently, took place out of Edwards Air Force Base, California, and focused on validating MUMT (manned-unmanned teaming)…

The fastest business jet of 2026 combines record-setting performance with refined comfort that transforms private travel. Luxury meets speed as redefining Mach performance pairs with a first look inside an ultra-modern cabin. Engineering the future of private aviation now supports bespoke interiors that function as offices in the clouds. According to Fortune Business Insights, the worldwide business jet market is projected to expand by $21.67 billion between 2026 and 2034. Rising demand reflects leaders prioritizing time savings, privacy, and consistent long-range travel flexibility. You may be exploring charter access, fractional programs, or ownership as faster aircraft reset expectations. Understanding speed…

Nowadays I don’t seek out airline elite status the same way that I used to in the past. While I still think there’s huge value to earning airline miles, the value of status simply isn’t there in the way that it used to be, at least not consistently — upgrades are tougher to come by, premium cabins are often priced more reasonably in cash, and all the while airlines have (mostly) made status harder to earn.That being said, in recent years, I’ve started pursuing Air France-KLM Flying Blue elite status, as I think it’s a super fun program. I’ve qualified…

GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a small, fierce falcon species which hunts other falcons while collaborating in groups. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced on Feb. 23, 2026, the decision to name Dark Merlin its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The selection of the name of a specific falcon species has been motivated by its characteristics which reflects the ones of CCAs.GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a small, fierce falcon species which hunts other falcons while collaborating in groups.The YFQ-42 In fact, dark merlins are a small…

In the past, I’ve written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel group’s global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure. For many people, the single most valuable perk of hotel elite status is upgrades to suites. In this post, I want to compare the suite upgrade policies of the “big four” hotel loyalty programs, to determine which is best. Comparing hotel loyalty program suite upgrade policies Who doesn’t love a suite upgrade? I mean, it…

The Adaptable Communications Suite will allow the B-2A Spirit to operate efficiently within the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control environment. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced that a B-2A Spirit stealth bomber of the U.S. Air Force has flown for the first time with the Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS) 4.0. The milestone is part of the ongoing modernization of the platform, meant to ensure the B-2 is ready to meet evolving mission requirements. The development follows the announcement last year of new communication and survivability upgrades. At the time, the service mentioned an upgraded beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications capability, without…

Many airline and hotel frequent flyer programs offer lifetime status, whereby you can earn status for a “lifetime” (whether that’s your lifetime or the lifetime of the program is a different question). 😉 World of Hyatt Globalist is my favorite hotel status, and in this post I’d like to take a closer look at how you can earn lifetime Globalist status in the World of Hyatt program. Earning World of Hyatt lifetime Globalist status While the World of Hyatt program has three elite tiers — Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist — the program only offers lifetime status for the top Globalist…

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama.Trump’s announcement prompted a defense on Sunday of Denmark and Greenland’s health care system from their leaders, and it was the latest point of friction with the American leader who has frequently talked about seizing the massive Arctic territory.“It’s a no thank you from here,” said Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.Trump’s social media post about a hospital ship came after…

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