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Hidden away inside the 3,000-page bill, which grants the Department of “War” $900 billion and greatly expedites weapons acquisition programs, is a provision to open up military flight access in Washington, DC, airspace with fewer tracking requirements. Specifically, the bill grants US Army helicopters nearly free rein in the airspace of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where 67 people died in January of this year in a midair collision. The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, an unprecedented move in American lawmaking history, publicly and assertively pushed back against the bill during congressional review. Jennifer Homendy, NTSB Chair,…

An airport security guard suffering from an apparent medical emergency has been hospitalized after driving a car at high speed down an active taxiway at John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA). The chaotic incident was captured on video by onlookers, who filmed the driver speeding across the taxiway in a white sedan. After being detained by law enforcement, the individual was taken to a local hospital and subsequently suspended from his job pending further investigation. Airport operations were not significantly impacted by the incident, which fortunately did not lead to any injuries or damage. High-Speed Car Zooms Down John Wayne…

American Airlines is beginning a limited rollout of free Wi-Fi on select flights. As flagged by JonNYC on X, American began “testing” this new system on December 10. The airline had previously announced that it would offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers who are members of its AAdvantage loyalty program, with a previously announced official rollout of January 2026. The free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, will be available on all aircraft that are equipped with Viasat or Intelsat high-speed connectivity. While these are the Wi-Fi providers for a vast majority of American Airlines’ fleet, this program will be notably excluded…

When you’re in an airport lounge, do you leave your bags unattended at any point? If so, under what circumstances? I think it’s an interesting topic, because I imagine it’s something many people do without even thinking about it… but maybe that’s fine? Unattended bags in a lounge are a tricky topic Typically when we’re at airports, we’re told not to leave our bags unattended. That makes perfect sense, since you don’t want anyone tampering with your luggage. On some US-bound flights, you’ll even be asked specific security questions, like whether your bags have been unattended at any point. If…

The City of Austin is expected to keep Southwest Airlines as close strategic partner, as the city council looks to vote on a wider incentive programme that could see a rapid expansion of Southwest operations at the Texan airport. The airline is already expected to be the anchor tenant of the airline’s new Terminal, which is set to open by 2030. This Thursday, it is expected that the council will cast its vote on whether the city will commit to an improved incentive pitch that could see the world’s largest low-cost carrier expand its operations at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport. Already,…

Four Seasons has just started accepting reservations for its newest property in South America, and I know it’s one that many people have been looking forward to. Basics of the new Four Seasons Cartagena, ColombiaThe Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena is now accepting reservations for stays as of May 15, 2026. The 131-key hotel is located in Cartagena’s Getsemani neighborhood, near the city’s UNESCO-listed Walled City. Cartagena is a super charming city, for those who haven’t been.This property is made possible through the transformation of a collection of landmark buildings, including the 16th century San Francisco Temple and 1920s Beaux-Arts Club…

When passengers watched a Boeing 747-400 push back from a gate in the 1990s and early 2000s, they were looking at an aircraft that defined intercontinental travel. With more than 400 seats, four engines, and enough range to connect the world’s largest hubs, the 747-400 became the symbol of long-haul aviation and earned its “Queen of the Skies” nickname. As of 2025, that sight is becoming rare. A small group of airlines still fly the 747-400 in passenger service: Lufthansa operates the type from Frankfurt alongside newer 747-8s, while Air China and Rossiya Airlines use remaining 747-400s on a mix…

MROs are working to reduce engine repair turnaround times and increase the supply of powerplants as demand remains strong. Turnaround times (TAT) on engine repairs and overhauls are getting shorter as the industry recovers from pandemic supply chain disruptions, Les Cronin, vice president of sales and marketing at MTU Aero Engines North America, told Cargo […] source

In April 2025, American made an exciting and overdue announcement, about inflight Wi-Fi. While this is just weeks from being rolled out on a widespread basis, I’d like to provide an additional update, as passengers may already start to receive free Wi-Fi before then… American will offer free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members American Airlines will introduce free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 2026, sponsored by AT&T. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively for members of the carrier’s AAdvantage program, and the airline highlights how it will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other domestic carrier. This will…

UniWorld Air Cargo today put its second 737-300 freighter into commercial service, finishing its move to an all-737 fleet from operating 727-200Fs. The 1988-vintage, PEMCO-converted 737-300F (24219) carried out its first revenue flight with UniWorld today between Panama City (PTY) and Kingston (KIN), the Panama-based carrier told Cargo Facts. UniWorld purchased unit 24219 from Automatic, […] source