Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom
Lufthansa has completed the assembly of two historic aircraft at its Hangar One facility near Frankfurt Airport. The Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649A Super Star will be the centerpiece exhibits when the airline’s new conference and visitor center opens in 2026, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Deutsche Luft Hansa’s founding. A Journey from Paderborn to Frankfurt The beloved “Aunt Ju” spent the past four years at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport (PAD), where a group of aviation enthusiasts called the Quax Association restored the aircraft to its former glory. Both aircraft arrived in Frankfurt in pieces aboard heavy transport trucks and…
Recently I covered how we took our older son, Miles, to Disney for the first time, which was quite the adventure. During our trip, we spent three nights at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, and I’d like to share some thoughts on that stay.The Four Seasons Orlando is a fascinating property, because it’s Four Seasons’ highest room count property globally, with 443 rooms and suites. But I think this property also perfectly captures what impresses me most about Four Seasons — the brand is remarkably good at delivering consistently high quality and friendly service (even at…
US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced that James G ‘Jimmy’ Dempsey will henceforth be serving in the capacity of Interim Chief Executive Officer at the company. The American budget operator had previously been led by Barry L Biffle, who had been at Frontier for 11 years. The news comes as Frontier Airlines ends the year by reiterating its fourth-quarter guidance for 2025. The ultra-low-cost carrier has come a long way since its foundation and first flight in 1994, with more than 170 aircraft in its fleet and almost the same number on order. Despite this growth, its operations have…
ITP Aero announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aero Norway, a Norway-based engine maintenance provider specializing in CFM56 engines, strengthening ITP Aero’s position in the commercial aircraft aftermarket. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Aero Norway is headquartered in Stavanger, operating from an engine overhaul facility at Sola Airport. The company employs more than 200 people and provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for CFM56 engines used on narrowbody aircraft, including variants powering Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 aircraft. Its customer base includes airlines, leasing companies, and asset managers worldwide. The…
In the interest of full disclosure, OMAAT may receive compensation when anyone clicks a link, has an application approved, or opens an account through this site. These are the best publicly available offers (terms apply) that we have found for each product or service. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of the bank, credit card issuer, airline, hotel chain, or product manufacturer/service provider, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Please check out our advertiser policy for further details about our partners, and thanks for your support! While we’re used…
Jet lag can be one of the most annoying parts of flying long distances and is classified as a type of circadian rhythm sleep disorder. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s revolutionary cabin design helps passengers arrive relatively more refreshed and a little less jet-lagged. While the Boeing 787 is not unique in this regard, as most of the innovations are also found on the Airbus A350, it was the first airliner to offer this level of passenger comfort. Jet lag is something that affects older passengers (particularly those over 60) more. It is a modern phenomenon, as older modes of transport,…
AirJapan, a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), will roll out a series of three onboard events from December 2025 through March 2026. The program offers passengers instant photo sessions, sake and wine tastings, and a capsule toy game on select flights. The program is a product of discussions among cabin crew and management who wanted to create memorable experiences for passengers during the holiday and spring travel seasons. The airline said it spent roughly a year developing the initiative. Holiday photo sessions The first event runs during the Christmas and New Year period, offering passengers instant photos taken by…
When you think of airlines that offer a world class experience, carriers like Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines might come to mind. It’s very rare for a small airline to really go above and beyond to offer a massively differentiated experience. A while back, I wrote about how an airline was promoting what sounded like a very impressive product, but I wondered if it was really as great as it sounded. Well, a reader has kindly shared his experience on this flight, which I’d like to cover in this post (it’s not often I have guest quasi trip reports, but…
In its most recent revision, Airbus changed its delivery targets. In early December 2025, the European aircraft manufacturer said it would deliver around 790 aircraft this year, instead of the previously targeted 820. The company reduced its initial target in light of recent supplier quality issues affecting fuselage panels, which have impacted the Airbus A320 family’s delivery flow. However, it remains unclear whether the manufacturer will be able to reach this target, as it still needs to deliver more than 100 aircraft. 133 Aircraft Are Still Needed To Hit 2025’s Delivery Goal Credit: Airbus As of November 2025, Airbus had delivered…
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger maritime combat helicopter, Airbus Helicopters announced on December 16, 2025. The handover took place during a delivery ceremony at Nordholz naval air base, Airbus Helicopters said in a statement. The Sea Tiger is being delivered through NHIndustries, the multinational consortium regrouping Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters Division, and Fokker Technologies and responsible for the NH90 program. Germany has ordered a total of 31 NH90 Sea Tiger helicopters, with deliveries scheduled to run through 2030. The aircraft will be used primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) missions. Replacing the Sea Lynx The Sea Tiger will…