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Often when I write about hotels, I’ll mention how many “keys” a particular property has. I can’t count the number of times that OMAAT readers comment on my use of that term. For example, Glenn just asked why I use this term, and said that it’s “one thing that truly bothers [him],” and “it’s beyond irritating.” I of course respect that take, but let me at least try to explain. And if y’all really decide you hate the term that much, let me know, and I’ll stop using it… The simple reason hotel rooms are referred to as “keys” In…

I’ve long published my rankings of the world’s best first class products and best first class lounges. In the past few years, I’ve tried to do the same for business class. It’s kind of hard to truly rank business class products, simply because there’s so much variability in terms of the quality of products across aircraft, food and beverage service can vary significantly across flights, people prioritize very different things in business class, etc. My list of the top business class products is essentially the airlines I generally most enjoy flying in business class, factoring in all the things that…

We just spent a few nights at the 86-key Capella Taipei, which opened in 2025, setting a new standard for hotels in the city. I was very much looking forward to this stay, not just because I thought this specific hotel looked beautiful, but also because I was intrigued by the Capella brand more broadly. I had heard amazing things about Capella, but wasn’t sure what actually set the boutique hotel group apart. Well, now I know, and I’m kind of determined to stay at every Capella property. This brand is much more differentiated than I was expecting. I don’t…

“This is just the beginning. It marks the start of an Artemis program that will evolve to support repeated and affordable missions to the Moon, in line with President Trump’s national space policy. Getting this mission right means returning to the Moon to stay and a future to Artemis 100 and beyond.” Source: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, commenting as NASA’s Space Launch System ran into familiar trouble this week, experiencing hydrogen leaks during a very important, very public “wet dress rehearsal” ahead of the Artemis II mission. Though many were hopeful at first, agency head Jared Isaacman confirmed that the…

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): The Stunning Technology Behind What Keeps Much Of The Aero-World Flying In this video we have the pleasure of meeting, J.J. Frigge, the Executive Vice President for Hartzell Propeller, and we receive a personal guided tour of the Hartzell production facility. The Hartzell Propeller Company goes back to the early days of aviation when they were innovators in airplane propeller research and development. The spirit of those days has not been lost on the modern company. The video takes us through the production process of Hartzell propellers that are found on some of the highest performance…

Aero Linx: 1-26 Association (Schweizer) Welcome to the 1-26 Association. The Association’s goal is to foster the helpfulness, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for head-to-head competition that is found in One Design groups in sailing. It is an organization of people who share the common ideal that soaring should be fun, not frantic – people who include pilots, families, crews and others who are interested. Membership is open to everyone. Owning a 1-26 or being a pilot is not required!

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): An Eagle by Any Other Name Originally developed as the Yuma by Alisport, an Italian aircraft manufacturer based in the Northern Italian city of Cremella, the Aquilae (ACK-will-lay) is a kit-built, STOL-capable, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) distributed in the U.S. by Kent, Illinois-based North American Eagle. Aquilae is the Latin term for Eagle. As implied by its eligibility for certification as an LSA, the Aquilae’s maximum gross weight is 1,320-pounds. The aircraft is powered by a one-hundred-horsepower normally-aspirated, carbureted, four-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-and-air-cooled, Rotax 912 ULS engine. Built entirely with 2024-T3 Alclad aluminum fitted over a 4130…

ITA Airways has unveiled a special Airbus A320 livery to mark the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, as part of its role as Official Airline Sponsor. The A320-200, registered EI-DSY, has returned to commercial service repainted in the Olympic-themed livery and will operate across the carrier’s short- and medium-haul network. The livery features artwork by Italian illustrator Emiliano Ponzi and is intended to position the aircraft as a flying ambassador for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, integrating Games branding into ITA Airways’ daily operations. Alongside the aircraft’s entry into service, ITA Airways has introduced a series of…

Saudi flag carrier Saudia is reportedly considering placing a major aircraft order that could include at least 150 jets from Boeing and Airbus, according to industry analysts familiar with fleet planning discussions. The potential deal would support both passenger and cargo operations, replacing ageing aircraft while enabling long-term network growth. It would also align with a broader trend among Middle Eastern airlines, which are accelerating the replacement of older widebody aircraft with more fuel-efficient models to manage operating costs and reduce emissions. Reported discussions remain at an early stage and have not been officially confirmed by Saudia. If concluded, Boeing…

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has signed an agreement to establish a new airline in Syria, marking a step toward the gradual rebuilding of the country’s civil aviation sector. The new carrier, to be branded flynas Syria, will be established as a joint venture between flynas and the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport. Under the agreement, the Syrian authority will hold a 51% stake, while flynas will own the remaining 49%. The agreement was signed on February 7, 2026, in Damascus, in the presence of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, and forms part of broader Saudi-Syrian investment cooperation,…