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“The proposed sale will enhance Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. The proposed sale will support its goal of improving national and territorial defense as well as interoperability with US and NATO forces.” Source: A statement made as the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department approved a potential foreign military sale to NATO ally Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. The deal would be worth about $1.8 billion.

SWISS is the only major airline in the world to offer first class on all of its wide body aircraft, which includes Airbus A330s, Airbus A340s, Boeing 777s, and as of recently, Airbus A350s. The airline offers a solid first class, which I rank among the 10 best first class experiences in the world. The airline also has excellent first class lounges in Zurich (ZRH), including both the Schengen and non-Schengen locations.One question that often comes up is whether it’s possible to redeem miles for SWISS first class. I’d like to address that in this post, as the answer is…

Brazil’s antitrust authority has approved United Airlines’ plan to increase its minority stake in Azul Linhas Aéreas, clearing the way for a roughly $100 million investment tied to the Brazilian carrier’s ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring.  The Administrative Council for Economic Defense, known as CADE, approved the transaction without conditions, according to filings and company statements. The decision allows United to raise its economic interest in Azul from about 2% to nearly 8% through the purchase of newly issued shares.  The investment forms part of Azul’s broader effort to restructure its balance sheet under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, a process the airline entered in May 2025.…

In the past, I’ve covered the topic of whether it’s gross to drink airplane coffee, given that it’s brewed with water from the aircraft’s tanks. One certainly wonders how clean all of those systems are. Along those lines, an interesting study has just been released, which might make you think differently about how you use water on planes… at least on some airlines. Study ranks water safety across several airlines The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity has released an airline water study, which reveals that the quality of water varies significantly by airline, and claims that many airlines…

This is definitely not a good look for Air India, especially given everything we’ve seen at the airline in recent times. Canadian authorities investigate intoxicated Air India pilot Canadian regulators are calling on Indian regulators and Air India to provide an explanation, after a concerning incident that happened on December 23, 2025. Specifically, this involves Air India flight AI186, a Boeing 777-300ER scheduled to operate from Vancouver (YVR) to Vienna (VIE) to Delhi (DEL). What reportedly happened is that an employee at the airport’s duty free shops noticed the smell of alcohol coming from the breath of an Air India…

Ukraine has reported training nearly 100 cadet pilots during 2025, as part of a broader effort to expand and professionalize its aviation personnel pipeline while continuing combat operations against Russia, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.  In an update published on January 2, 2026, the ministry noted the scaling-up of aviation training was driven by both operational wartime needs and longer-term plans to integrate Western aircraft, standards and procedures into Ukraine’s air force structure.  Alongside pilot training, the ministry reported that 437 state certificates had been issued to aviation personnel following qualification exams in 2025. These certifications covered a broad range of aviation professions and were described as confirmation of…

MILAN — German drone maker Quantum Systems and Ukraine-based Frontline Robotics have announced the creation of a new mass-production line for small drones in Germany to supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces.The new joint venture, dubbed Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI), will manufacture the Zoom and Linza drone variants developed by the Ukrainian company. Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and is envisioned in the longer term to reach 10,000 units per year, according to a Frontline Robotics spokesperson.The Linza is designed to perform strike and reconnaissance missions and is able to carry a maximum payload of…

A couple of nights ago, I had a hilarious travel related conversation with our three-year-old son while putting him to bed, which made me realize something. Let me first share what happened, and then some background to prove that I’m not an out-of-touch monster (or at least don’t intend to be)… The hilarious conversation I had with our son A couple of nights ago, I was putting our three-year-old son, Miles, to bed. We usually read a few books, and then I “fake” fall asleep next to him until he’s asleep, and then I quietly exit. On this particular evening,…

The US Army has awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract relating to post-production support services for Apache helicopters, the Pentagon announced on December 31, 2025. The firm fixed-price contract, valued at $2,728,234,918, was awarded by the US Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Boeing was the sole bidder for the contract, which was solicited online. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2030. The announcement follows a separate $4.7 billion contract being awarded to Boeing in November 2025 for new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and…

I get a lot of messages from readers that act as a great source of inspiration for blog posts. Along those lines, OMAAT reader Brendan just sent me an email that I think is a blog post in and of itself…Brendan shares over a dozen travel quirks that he’s hoping to get explanations for. It’s not often that I simply copy and paste emails and turn them into a post, but I find this to be thought provoking, largely accurate, and hilarious, and I figure some others in the OMAAT community will enjoy sharing their take on some of these…