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From 2022 (YouTube Edition): Still Life with Verve David Uhl was born into a family of engineers and artists—a backdrop conducive to his gleaning a keen appreciation for the form, function, and beauty of machines, and an intuitive understanding of the passions they inspire. Mr. Uhl purchased his first motorcycle in 1988, and his pencils, brushes, and artistic sensibilities hastened to document the arcane syncretisms of line, curve, and color by which the brute concomitantly aroused the intellectual and visceral ecstasies. In 1993 Uhl got about the business of producing numerous best-selling artworks for Harley-Davidson apparel. Five years on, he…

The Talon IQ testbed conducted combat air patrol and target engagement maneuvers controlled by ShieldAI’s Hivemind AI, before switching back to Northrop Grumman’s Prism AI. Northrop Grumman and Shield AI announced on Mar. 19, 2026, that the Talon IQ autonomy testbed aircraft, based on the Model 437 Vanguard developed by the former’s subsidiary Scaled Composites, flew for the first time with Shield’s Hivemind AI autonomy software and Northrop’s own Prism autonomous flight code. In a statement, both companies said that the Talon IQ executed “combat air patrol and target engagement maneuvers,” while being piloted by Hivemind, and then “seamlessly swapped…

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator unexpectedly cut short its second test flight on March 20, 2026, after a return-to-base call. The research aircraft and its pilot landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California, NASA said.  In a post on X, NASA said the X-59 took off at 10:54 local time and “returned prematurely following a return-to-base call,” adding that “the pilot and aircraft landed safely and successfully” and that more information would follow. NASA had said earlier in the week that the second flight would mark the start of envelope expansion testing for the experimental jet.  In a video NASA shared in its post, the X-59’s…

A private vacation provides access to destinations that offer privacy, flexibility, and tailored travel experiences. Places like Bora Bora, Amanyara, and Laucala Island provide exclusive villas and breathtaking surroundings. Santorini, Napa Valley, the Maldives, Aspen, and Seychelles deliver unforgettable scenery and experiences away from crowds. Yahoo Finance reports that the private jet charter services market is expected to grow by $8.12 billion between 2026 and 2031, at a CAGR of 7.86%. This growth indicates that private travel is becoming the preferred choice for individuals seeking convenience and a seamless experience. With the right planning, you can turn your next trip into…

NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket began rolling back to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center just after midnight on March 20, returning to the pad after repairs and closeout work ahead of the agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.   NASA said the rollout started at 24:20 local time after a plan for an earlier move were delayed by high winds in the area.  The integrated Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, mounted on a mobile launcher, made the roughly four-mile trip from the Vehicle Assembly Building aboard Crawler-Transporter 2. NASA said the vehicle arrived at Launch Pad 39B at 11:21 local time after an 11-hour journey.  The…

We know that American Airlines is trying to once again become a bit more premium. In the summer of 2025, the airline rolled out pajamas and mattress pads in business class on some ultra long haul flights. There’s now a positive update, as American is now rolling out mattress pads on even more flights, so let’s go over the details of the flights on which you’ll find these amenities. American improves Flagship business class amenitiesIn the summer of 2025, American rolled out pajamas and mattress pads in business class on flights to and from East Asia, the Middle East, India,…

Note: This post is updated to reflect that the Aria Suite product has now been scheduled on the Los Angeles (LAX) route, making it the third destination in North America to get the product. In late 2024, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world. As is the case with any new product, the challenge is the lengthy rollout, as actually retrofitting…

Air India sent a Vancouver-bound flight back to Delhi after departing with what Indian media described as the “wrong” Boeing 777 variant for entry into Canada, forcing a costly mid-route U-turn after several hours in the air.  The airline confirmed that Flight AI185 returned to Delhi on March 19, 2026, due to an “operational issue” and said the aircraft landed safely. According to multiple Indian outlets, the aircraft operating as Flight AI185 was a Boeing 777-200LR, while Air India’s approval for service into Canada covers its Boeing 777-300ER fleet and not the LR variant. The mistake was reportedly discovered only after the aircraft had flown for more than four hours and reached Chinese airspace near Kunming. Times of India…

By Bjorn Fehrm March 20, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We have started a series of articles on the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potentially more efficient design for passenger-carrying airliners than the classical Tube And Wing (TAW) configuration. In the first article last week, we established that it’s not about getting more lift during the efficiency-deciding cruise phase; it’s about reducing the drag that must be countered by engine thrust. The drag in cruise is essentially decided by the air friction drag against the aircraft’s outer skin, called the wetted surface of the aircraft, and the induced drag, which…

United Airlines has begun the process of replacing the fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft at its Guam base with the unveiling of the first of 10 new 737 MAX 8 jets.   On March 19, 2026, the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet joined United Airlines current 10 737-800s and two existing 737-8s at the Western Pacific US territory.   By the end of 2026, United Airlines expects to replace the entire Guam fleet with 737 MAX 8 aircraft.  The first regularly scheduled flights from Guam operating with the new 737 MAX 8 aircraft are to begin on April 30, 2026, on select services to Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT).  By the end of August 2026, all United flights from…