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President Donald Trump on Monday nominated the head of Air Mobility Command, Gen. John Lamontagne, to be the Air Force’s next vice chief of staff.Brig. Gen. Christopher Eason, currently the chief of staff and commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, has also been nominated to be the Air Force’s next judge advocate general and receive his second star.The nominations, if approved by the Senate, would fill two positions that have been vacant since Trump fired their predecessors, former Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife and former JAG Lt. Gen. Charles Plummer, as part of a broad…

Bali continues to be one of the hottest destinations for Australian travelers, with it remaining a popular choice for Aussie holidaymakers. All major Australian airports have non-stop flights to Bali, Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS), apart from Hobart (Tasmania). On its busiest days, up to 38 daily flights will depart from Australia and arrive in Bali. Using data from Cirium, an online aviation analytics company, Simple Flying has broken down the numbers to explore this popular market, with the Indonesian culture continuing to attract travelers to make the most of the island’s beaches, culture, and vibrant food and party…

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack voiced hope for progress on F-35 talks, but Turkish officials said there are no new developments regarding the S-400 air defence system. In a recent post on X, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack stated his hope that “talks will yield a breakthrough in the coming months” that meet the security requirements of both nations. However, this was met by indignation from Turkish officials who stated that “there have been no new developments regarding the S-400 air defence systems, which has been put on the agenda in recent days.” The U.S. Ambassador’s statement indicates significant progress…

What initially appeared to be an improbable account of an in-flight emergency over Poland appears to have some basis in fact, after a Boeing 737-8 MAX operating as a Ryanair flight experienced an engine shutdown shortly after departing Krakow on December 8, 2025, following the detachment of a cockpit sun visor during the climb. The aircraft, registered 9H-VUE, wore Malta Air livery and was operating a Ryanair-branded flight under a wet-lease arrangement, according to incident reporting. The aircraft was performing flight FR-3505 from Krakow to Milan Bergamo when the incident occurred. FlightAware data shows the aircraft departed Krakow at approximately…

American Airlines is facing a $36 million federal lawsuit filed by 18 former student pilots who allege they were deceived and racially discriminated against while enrolled in the airline’s Cadet Academy. The suit was filed on December 16, 2025, in the US District Court for the Southern District of California by civil rights law firm Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight. The plaintiffs claim American Airlines, its federal credit union, and Coast Flight Training falsely marketed the program as a fast-track path to becoming a commercial pilot. The lawsuit alleges the misconduct left participants with overwhelming debt, damaged credit, and derailed aviation…

A new update to the Undergraduate Jet Training System’s RFI mentions the requirement for a 216-aircraft fleet, blaming the government shutdown for the RFP’s delay. The U.S. Navy has set a requirement for 216 aircraft to replace the T-45 Goshawk fleet as part of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS). The requirement was mentioned in the latest update to the Request for Information released on Dec. 15, 2025. Latest RFI The RFI, the sixth since the launch of the effort, explains that the UJTS program has two overarching goals, which are the speed to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and the…

MONTREAL — The Security Service of Ukraine has claimed the first strike of a Russian submarine using an underwater strike drone in footage seemingly sourced from compromised enemy security cameras. On Dec. 15, the SBU published a video on its official government affiliated website reportedly showing the Sub Sea Baby drone striking a part of the Kilo-class submarine stationed at the Novorossiysk Russian naval base.The available recording shows a major explosion around the stern area of the Russian submarine, which likely resulted in notable damage to components of the platform. However, the specifics have not been independently confirmed. “For the…

The U.S. Air Force now expects to take delivery of its first new Presidential jet in mid-2028, replacing the VC-25As that have served since 1990. In a statement released to Aviation Week following the announcement of a $15.5 million contract modification related to the VC-25B program, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson said “These costs are associated with integration of new communications capability that allows VC-25B to keep pace with mission requirements that have evolved since the program baseline was established,” adding “This modification can be accomplished within the current program schedule with the projected delivery date for the first VC-25B…

The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase inside the atmosphere, according to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation.“The desired outcome is to develop and integrate high-G propulsion systems, advanced seekers, and low-SWaP [size, weight and power] interceptors integrated into space vehicles for … SBI [space-based interceptor] architectures that support fast detection-to-intercept timelines,” stated the SBIR solicitation, which opens Jan. 7 and closes Jan. 28.Space-based interceptors are a key component of the Trump administration’s massive Golden Dome program for missile defense of the United States. Earlier this…

When Alaska Air Group finalized its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, it not only inherited a highly recognizable brand, but also a complex fleet that mixes both Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The newly combined carrier now operates the Boeing 717, 737, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A321neo, A330-200, and Embraer E175, a stark contrast to its sole 737 mainline and E175 regional fleet just two years ago. As Alaska moves past its successful acquisition of Hawaiian and considers how to maintain the unique identities of both the Hawaiian and Alaska brands, it too must decide the future of Hawaiian’s A321neo fleet. With just…