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Airlines worldwide are throwing their weight and capital behind premium cabins. One area where this is prominent is within the economy and premium economy cabins. As travelers look for an improved and more comfortable travel experience for a smaller upgrade cost, this area of the cabin presents a clear opportunity, when done correctly and effectively, for airlines to increase revenue and passenger satisfaction. Asian carriers have long held a reputation for high standards of service and comfort, and this continues with the development and improvement of their premium economy cabins. So this begs the question: if you were booking a…

Long-haul air travel is shaping airline strategy more than ever in 2025, with global carriers leaning heavily on ultra-long-range aircraft and high-yield international routes. The world’s longest flights now exceed 8,000 miles, connecting cities across continents in a single nonstop stretch. This guide breaks down which airlines actually operate the largest long-haul networks today and what the latest data reveal about global capacity and fleet deployment for the world’s top airlines, diving into the real competitive positioning of these airlines. Using Cirium data for November 2025, it is possible to identify which carriers operate the most ultra-long-haul flights, defined as…

The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes and deterrence. Third Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment was activated under the 56th Theater Multi-Domain Command on Oct. 17, a move that signaled “a significant step in the Army’s ongoing modernization and the expansion of long-range fires capability in the European Theater,” according to the command’s Monday announcement. Though administratively tied to the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in New York, the new unit falls under the operational control of the 2nd Multi-Domain Task…

The Boeing 777X is soon to enter the market, and it will be exclusively powered by the GE Aerospace GE9X turbofan. But why is it exclusively powered? After all, the original Boeing 777 series was optionally powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW4000, the Rolls-Royce Trent 800, and the General Electric GE90. However, the second-generation successor family (777-200LR and 777-300ER) was then exclusively powered by the GE90. While previous generation aircraft were typically powered by two or three engine choices, that has become impractical today. Today, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A320neo stand out as being optionally powered…

As we draw closer to the Christmas season, there’s no better time to curl up on the couch with a good movie or break out the snacks and have a family film night. If you happen to be an AvGeek like those of us at Simple Flying, then you just might be looking for the perfect aviation-themed motion picture for your “night in.” If that’s the case, we’ve got you covered. Look no further than the five carefully selected feature films below, but don’t forget the popcorn! Die Hard 2 Released in 1990 Credit: Shutterstock The classic Bruce Willis action movie…

Official descriptions suggest the CH-7 has an ISTAR role, which would allow it to send back data on enemy vessels in the western Pacific and guide long-range maritime strike missiles. China’s CH-7 flying-wing high-altitude surveillance drone conducted its maiden flight from a facility in northwestern China, Chinese reports said, marking the beginning of its flight testing phase. It is not clear when the test flight took place, with both official and unofficial Chinese sources mentioning the event was “recent.” While the flight tested the basic flight and handling characteristics, this and future flights will test its core mission payloads for…

No, no, no, no, no, no… Diplo joins airline passenger hall of shame 47-year-old American DJ and music producer Diplo took to social media to show off while in Emirates’ Boeing 777 first class. However, he wasn’t showing off the unlimited caviar or Dom Perignon (perhaps even P2!). Instead, he was showing off his yoga skills, from downward doggy to… well, whatever the other stuff is (I’m as flexible as a steel rod). The social media post is captioned “next time ill lead the whole cabin in a class.” He narrates the video by explaining that this is how you…

On Dec. 15, 2010, sixteen Harriers took off from RAF Cottesmore for a farewell formation flight marking the end to 41 years of British Harrier operations. Originally scheduled to remain in service until 2018 or beyond, ideally overlapping with the introduction of the F-35B Lightning II, budget cuts instituted by the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) saw the joint Royal Air Force/Fleet Air Arm Joint Strike Wing stand down with only a few months of notice. Three squadrons – 1(F) Squadron RAF, 4(F) Squadron RAF, and 800 Naval Air Squadron were the remaining operational users of the Harrier…

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 bound for Tokyo returned safely to Washington Dulles International Airport on December 13, 2025, after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff that ignited a brush fire near a runway, officials said. No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on board.  United Flight 803 departed Washington Dulles on the afternoon of December 13 but turned back minutes later when one of its engines lost power, the airline said. The aircraft landed without incident, and passengers were transported back to the terminal.  Photographs and videos posted on social media showed smoke rising from airport property…

The first B-52H Stratofortress to receive a major radar upgrade last week flew to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing, marking a significant milestone in the Air Force’s work to modernize its oldest bomber fleet.The B-52 conducted a ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio, Texas, facility, where the new radar was installed, to Edwards on Dec. 8, the Air Force said in a Dec. 10 statement. A crew from the 49th Test Evaluation Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards conducted the ferrying flight.Now that the bomber is at…