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On December 17, 2025, advanced air mobility developer AIR unveiled the first production unit of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the AIR ONE.  This enhanced version of its uncrewed cargo eVTOL features optimized battery integration and a larger cargo bay, as well as foldable wings and motor arms for more compact storage and ease of transportation.  Range and efficiently have also been improved by refining the aerodynamics of the airframe, which has been produced in collaboration with automotive engineering firm EDAG. The flight control system has also been updated for increased stability, responsiveness, and redundancy.   This first production aircraft is set to take off shortly on its maiden flight in southern Israel. The next units will be sent to the United States where they will be used…

WARSAW, Poland — Lithuania is gearing towards record-high defense spending next year, and with major procurements of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other gear in the pipeline, the country is advancing plans to establish a state-owned defense holding for coordinating the manufacturing activities for weapons, equipment and ammunition.Vilnius is currently positioning local energy company EPSO-G as the backbone of Lithuania’s future defense industry, involving it in partnerships with foreign suppliers of technology.The company is to take over a 25.1% stake in Lithuania Defense Services, a joint venture established by KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme to assemble 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks…

I’d like to award the Fairmont Udaipur Palace the prize for the worst handling of canceling a guest reservation that I’ve ever heard of. And that’s quite an accomplishment, because there are a lot of hotels out there that don’t actually care about hospitality. Fairmont hotel brazenly cancels bookings due to wedding A couple of months ago, OMAAT reader Karl made a booking (directly via Accor) at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace, for a stay in under two months from now. Just yesterday, he received the following email from the hotel, letting him know that they won’t honor the reservation, because…

American Airlines has reportedly begun testing new electronic boarding technology at its major hub, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The move comes as airlines increasingly pursue automation technology to streamline ground operations, save time, and reduce costs. In footage obtained by The Dallas Morning News, American Airlines showcased the functionality of its new boarding system. Passengers scan their boarding passes for their specific flight at the gate, which then opens to grant access to the jet bridge. The electronic gates are currently being tested on select mainline domestic departures operating out of Gate A13 at DFW, according to the report.…

When you’re ready to leave a hotel, do you physically go to the front desk to check-out, or do you just leave? Do you really need to check-out of hotels? Once in a while, you’ll see someone post a “hot take” on social media about how you never have to actually check-out of hotels, but instead, can just leave. Is that accurate? Well, yes, mostly… For example, in the United States, you typically won’t have an issue just leaving the hotel, since your credit card is authorized at check-in for the total amount, and can then be charged. You’re usually…

Porter Airlines is looking to fill a gap in the network of one of the world’s largest airline alliances. While its competition has a strong presence in Canada, oneworld has zero member carriers from the Great White North. Both of the alliance’s competitors have an established share of the market. Star Alliance has Air Canada, and SkyTeam has a partnership with WestJet. Porter already has a number of bilateral partnerships and codeshare agreements with several oneworld member airlines, including American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Porter has been modernizing its fleet, expanding its network reach…

Oman Air has just launched a new route to Europe, and I can’t help but find this to be one of the most interesting fifth freedom flights we’ve seen from a Gulf carrier. Oman Air adds Muscat to Baghdad to Copenhagen flightsAs of December 16, 2025, oneworld member Oman Air has added a new 2x weekly flight between Muscat (MCT) and Copenhagen (CPH) via Baghdad (BGW). The flight will operate with the following schedule:WY425 Muscat to Baghdad departing 1:00PM arriving 2:55PMWY425 Baghdad to Copenhagen departing 3:55PM arriving 7:25PMWY426 Copenhagen to Baghdad departing 8:25PM arriving 3:25AM (+1 day)WY426 Baghdad to Muscat…

Star Alliance member United Airlines has 1060 aircraft in its mainline fleet. The carrier continues to hold on to some old and relatively rare passenger aircraft such as the 757-300 and 767-400ER while continuing to take delivery of many brand new aircraft – namely, Airbus A321neos and Boeing 737 MAX 9s. The carrier’s widebody fleet continues to expand as well with United adding a Boeing 787-9 every few months. source

Wisk Aero, a fully owned subsidiary of Boeing, has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, bringing autonomous passenger air taxis a step closer to commercial reality.  In a statement issued on December 16, 2025, Wisk announced that this achievement marks a significant industry milestone.  The company’s aim is for the Generation 6 aircraft to become the first autonomous passenger aircraft to achieve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for commercial operations in the United States, with planned launch cities such as Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami.  “This first flight is the moment our team has been working toward, and it is a powerful demonstration of the work, expertise,…

Lunar Blessing Airlines is a startup air operator aiming to introduce light-aircraft charter flights and an “air taxi” service in the UAE and surrounding regions. Their motto evokes elegance and reliability – “we saw in the reflection a Moon Blessing to create a smart and reliable aircraft operator in Dubai.” Unlike typical commercial carriers, Lunar Blessing caters to passengers looking for on-demand private flights: whether short sightseeing hops or urgent regional business trips – with flexibility, privacy and access to smaller airfields. Based at Dubai Al Maktoum International airport (DWC) Lunar Blessing fleet includes a twin-engine Piper Seneca V PA-34-220T…