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Airbus is facing an unusual challenge as it retires its first-generation BelugaST cargo aircraft: finding places large enough to display them. The European manufacturer is transitioning fully to the newer BelugaXL fleet and is considering museum and educational placements, but the aircraft’s size and the logistics involved could limit the number of viable homes. The BelugaST, formally known as the A300-600ST Super Transporter, supported Airbus production for more than two decades by hauling oversized aircraft components between manufacturing sites across Europe. With the introduction of the larger and more capable BelugaXL, based on the A330-200 platform, the original BelugaST aircraft are no longer required for active service. Industry reports indicate Airbus is in discussions with potential museums and educational…
Make of this what you will, but the British Airways Club’s shopping portal in the United States is currently offering 250 Avios per dollar spent on Kate Spade purchases (thanks to JJ for flagging this). That’s of course an unbelievable return on spending. British Airways shopping portal Kate Spade page Earn 250 Avios per dollar spent with Kate Spade Now, everyone can decide for themselves whether they want to take advantage of this. It reminds me a little of the American SimplyMiles promotion we saw in 2021, offering 240 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on select donations. That was ultimately…
Two new freighter conversion programs received their STCs in 2025. While each was an achievement worthy of recognition, that number fell well short of expectations, with the forty-three-day U.S. government shutdown in the fourth quarter exacerbating delays. Industry executives agree that the regulatory environment has changed and that companies should be prepared to expend more […] source
The U.S. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of up to three P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, worth $1.8 billion. The U.S. Government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of the P-8 Poseidon to Denmark on Dec. 29, 2025. Should the deal go through, the Danish aircraft would join Germany, Norway and the UK as the multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft continues to expand its footprint in Europe. The FMS According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) notice, Denmark would get up to three P-8s. These will likely replace the…
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KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.Announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks — areas that are overseen by the office of the president.Zelenskyy had dismissed his previous chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, after anti-corruption officials began investigating alleged graft in the energy sector.The president framed Budanov’s appointment as part of…
The Air Force in December said Northrop Grumman’s new autonomous drone wingman, known as Talon, is a leading contender to join its collaborative combat aircraft program.The service also said in a Dec. 22 release that it gave Northrop’s Talon drone the designation YFQ-48A, making it the third CCA to receive an official designation. The Air Force in early 2025 dubbed the first round of CCAs, made by Anduril and General Atomics, the YFQ-44A and YFQ-42A, respectively.The Air Force wants to create a fleet of CCAs to fly alongside aircraft such as the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the next generation…
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Died Working On F-22A Raptor in Alaska An airman in Alaska died of head injuries in 2024 while working on an F-22A Raptor due in part to the maintenance team’s failure to follow procedures and a lack of adequate supervision, according to an Air Force report released December 30.
HondaJet Fractional Ownership Operator Jet It has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy more than two years after shutting down operations. The 111-page filing with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Dec. 24, 2025 shows $36.2 million in liabilities; $9.7 million of what it owes are unsecured claims, according to reports. Greensboro-based Jet It launched in 2018 with a HondaJet fractional program. The company marketed rates of $1,600 per hour but that rate did not include monthly management fees or the cost of ownership. It has not operated since shutting down all operations in 2023.