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STARLUX Airlines resumed its daily nonstop service between Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) on December 16, 2025.  The route’s return adds to the carrier’s growing Southeast Asian network as economic ties between Taiwan and the Philippines continue to strengthen. The Taiwanese carrier is deploying its Airbus A321neo aircraft on the route, with morning departures from Taipei and midday returns from Manila. The resumption brings STARLUX’s total Philippines operations to 23 weekly flights, including existing services to Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Clark International Airport (CRK). Growing bilateral ties The route has returned at…

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Passengers on board a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had to endure a frustrating wait upon landing at New York John F Kennedy International (JFK) on Sunday evening. Having touched down an hour behind schedule, those on board the lengthy transcontinental flight were then faced with a three-hour taxi, as adverse weather and staff shortages combined to worsen the congestion. This considerable delay, which was far from the only instance of an aircraft having to taxi for multiple hours amid Sunday’s operational disruption at New York JFK Airport, also had a knock-on effect,…

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense said it shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it was detected approaching Turkish airspace over the Black Sea, scrambling F-16 fighter jets on an alert mission to ensure airspace safety. In a statement released on December 15, 2025, the ministry said the air track was detected and placed under surveillance as part of routine monitoring procedures. As a precaution, F-16 aircraft operating under both NATO and national air defense control were assigned an alarm reaction mission. According to the ministry, the air track was later identified as a UAV that appeared to be…

BERLIN — Ukrainian, European and U.S. negotiators have wrapped up two days of talks here with what officials describe as the most substantial movement yet toward a political framework to end Russia’s full‑scale invasion, even as core territorial questions remain unresolved.Meanwhile, Ukraine on Tuesday predicted the total costs for its defense at $120 billion for 2026, of which half would have to come from foreign support. According to Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials, the discussions in Berlin focused on a package of five documents that would underpin an eventual peace deal, several of which are dedicated to long‑term security guarantees for…

Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its counter-drone capabilities during a Finnish Armed Forces exercise, highlighting the growing attention European militaries are giving to protecting airspace from small unmanned aerial systems. The demonstration took place during the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days 2025 at the Lohtaja training area in western Finland from November 25 to 27, 2025. Organized by the Inspector of Air Defence, Colonel Mano-Mikael Nokelainen, the event allowed armed forces and industry to evaluate new air defense technologies under realistic operational conditions. Skyspotter tested against various drone threats The Skyspotter system (Credit: Rheinmetall) Rheinmetall focused its demonstration on Skyspotter,…

Over the past couple of years, Cathay Pacific has progressively been rolling out free Wi-Fi to more and more passengers. The airline has now made yet another group of passengers eligible for free Wi-Fi, so let’s go over the details. If you’re traveling in a premium cabin or have status in Cathay Pacific’s loyalty program, odds are that you’re entitled to free Wi-Fi. Cathay Pacific passengers eligible for free Wi-Fi Cathay Pacific now offers unlimited free Wi-Fi to the following groups of passengers: First class passengers Business class passengers Premium economy passengers enrolled in the Cathay program Cathay Diamond and…

Most passengers step onto an aircraft thinking boarding is a simple process, but for flight attendants, it is an important safety assessment. They observe each traveler in the first few seconds, noting details that may affect evacuation, medical needs, or cabin flow. This routine helps crews understand the capabilities and potential challenges before the doors even close. Their observations are subtle, but play a major role in how smoothly a flight unfolds for both the crew and the passengers. Flight attendants also evaluate the cabin environment as a whole. They watch how quickly bins fill, how passengers interact with one…

Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its counter-drone capabilities during a Finnish Armed Forces exercise, highlighting the growing attention European militaries are giving to protecting airspace from small unmanned aerial systems. The demonstration took place during the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days 2025 at the Lohtaja training area in western Finland. Organized by the Inspector of Air Defence, Colonel Mano-Mikael Nokelainen, the event allowed armed forces and industry to evaluate new air defense technologies under realistic operational conditions. Skyspotter tested against various drone threats The Skyspotter system (Credit: Rheinmetall) Rheinmetall focused its demonstration on Skyspotter, a drone detection and reconnaissance system…

Widebody aircraft constitute a massive 44% of British Airways’ mainline fleet. According to ch-aviation, it has 131 twin-aisle machines: 43 Boeing 777-200ERs, 18 Airbus A350-1000s, 18 787-9s, 16 777-300ERs, 12 A380s, 12 787-8s, and 12 787-10s. For years, the oneworld member’s 787-8s had one configuration, with 214 seats. Even then, the variant was BA’s lowest-capacity widebody equipment. But some of its 787-8s now also have 204 seats. In a much-delayed process, they have the airline’s new Club Suites with direct aisle access and doors, along with far more premium economy seats. First, A Summary Of BA’s 204-Seat 787-8s Credit: British Airways…