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A KLM flight destined for the Dutch Caribbean had an unexpected passenger on board. The flight, traveling from Amsterdam to Aruba and Bonaire, was discovered to have a rat on board. The crew continued to operate the flight to Aruba, but the aircraft has since been taken out of service, leaving 250 returning passengers stranded. As first published by RTL, the new outlet identified that a rat was climbing along a curtain track, which ignited concern with both passengers and crew. On arrival in Aruba, the airline cancelled its onward flight to Bonaire and Amsterdam, allowing the airline time to…

The upcoming United Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 “Elevated” interior seats are poised to set up a direct showdown with American Airlines’ new premium-configured 787-9s, which feature Flagship Suite seating. United Airlines is rebalancing the Dreamliner toward high-margin demand as it adds a new, higher-priced United Polaris Studio. A few extra-large seats will also be located at the front of aircraft cabins. The new product not only refreshes the standard Polaris suite with doors and larger screens, but also expands Premium Plus and trims the economy cabin. American’s approach is rather different but equally aggressive, as its premium Boeing 787-9 program scales…

The NDAA freezes E-3, F-15E and A-10 retirements, accelerates F/A-XX and F-47 oversight, and demands a concrete plan for post-E-6B nuclear command-and-control. The Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advanced another step toward becoming law this week after the House approved the measure in a 312–112 vote. The nearly $900 billion defense policy package will now go to the Senate for final consideration. The bill has been developed through months of bipartisan negotiations and establishes broad national security priorities while issuing detailed guidance on force structure, modernization, and oversight across the U.S. military. The NDAA directs several…

The legacy ISR fleet of RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS and the EO-5C ARL-M turboprops will be replaced by the jet-powered High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES). The U.S. Army has completed the divestment of its three A-ISR (Aerial-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) aircraft types, including the RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS-M (Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System-Multiple Intelligence) and the EO-5C ARL-M (Airborne Reconnaissance Low-Multifunction), the service announced on Dec. 11, 2025. While the ARL-M and Guardrail conducted their last flight missions in Korea in July, the last of the EMARSS-M aircraft conducted its final mission in September, “bringing the…

“As the excitement builds for the world of flight returning to Oshkosh in 2026, we wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts. Even at this time of year, aviation enthusiasts around the world are planning for their own AirVenture experience and sharing photos, videos, and memories of past trips to Oshkosh.” Source: Rick Larsen, the EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, discussing the avaiilability, early availability no less, of AirVenture 2026 ticketing.

North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA) That volume of airspace (as defined in ICAO Document 7030) between FL 285 and FL 420 within the Oceanic Control Areas of Bodo Oceanic, Gander Oceanic, New York Oceanic East, Reykjavik, Santa Maria, and Shanwick, excluding the Shannon and Brest Ocean Transition Areas. ICAO Doc 007 North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual provides detailed information on related aircraft and operational requirements.

Originally, the colossal aircraft that is the Airbus A380 was priced above USD 400 million for new orders, which sparked debate about its profitability at the time of its release. Many believed its high initial and operating costs would make it unviable in the long run, but strong interest in used models and demand for premium services have sustained its value. The global fleet of A380s was valued at $11.35 billion in spring 2024, showing a 2.8% rise from $11.04 billion in 2023. The Airbus A380 can cost between USD 21 million and USD 70 million on the second-hand market…

Shots were fired at Syrian and U.S. forces on Saturday during a visit by American troops to a historic central town, leaving several wounded, Syria’s state media and a war monitor said.The shooting took place near Palmyra, according to the state-run SANA news agency, which said two members of Syria’s security force and several U.S. service members were wounded. The injured were taken by helicopters to the al-Tanf garrison near the border with Iraq and Jordan.SANA said the attacker was killed, without providing further details.A U.S. defense official told The Associated Press that they are aware of the reports and…

In September 2024, Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines officially closed. While Hawaiian Airlines is now part of Alaska Air Group, the integration is a gradual process. For example, in October 2025, we saw the airlines move onto a single operating certificate. Despite that, the two airlines plan to keep their independent branding in the long run, with all flights to and from Hawaii getting Hawaiian branding, and all other flights getting Alaska branding. We’ve known that Hawaiian Airlines plans to join the oneworld alliance, and now we have a date for when it will happen. The plan for Hawaiian…

Flight attendants amass thousands of flying hours over their careers and experience countless turbulence events. These incidents vary from light bumps to a roller-coaster ride that terrifies their paying customers. New recruits quickly learn that the vast majority of turbulence isn’t a safety issue and lose any nervousness they may have about it. Cabin crew also benefit from advice from pilots about when turbulence is coming and knowledge of its causes, so that they can adapt to it. In this article, learn about what makes cabin crew so relaxed about turbulence, and how climate change could be making their jobs…