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“The latest development underscores the government of Malaysia’s commitment in providing closure to the families affected by this tragedy…” Source: From statements made by Malaysia’s Transport Ministry as they announced that the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is kicking back up on December 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished with 239 people aboard. The operation will be spearheaded by Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity.

People have mixed opinions on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). While I know many people aren’t a fan of the airport, as an aviation geek, I’m sort of a fan. However, there’s one thing I’ve never been able to make sense of, though fortunately that will be changing. CDG’s terminal naming is extremely confusingOfficially, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminals — Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. That seems straightforward enough. The catch is that Terminal 2 is by far the biggest, and that consists of Terminal 2A, Terminal 2B, Terminal 2C, Terminal 2D, Terminal 2E,…

The A350-900ULR frequently makes headlines for its astonishing range, and the A350-1000ULR will likely garner similar attention once Project Sunrise is launched by Qantas. However, all Airbus A350 variants have an incredibly impressive range. The spread across all variants is 8,500 to 9,700 nautical miles. No range has been published for the A350-1000ULR, but it is expected to remain in the air for 22 hours. Find out the exact ranges for each A350 variant. You can then learn more about how advanced materials and design decisions facilitate the impressive range, and how this aircraft continues to be commercially successful. What…

China Eastern Airlines has introduced the longest intercontinental flight in the world, linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires via a journey that spans nearly half the globe.  The route not only establishes a new record for the longest commercial flight but also reduces travel time between China and South America by more than four hours.  In a statement issued on December 5, 2025, China Eastern Airlines announced that the flight had arrived in Buenos Aires successfully on December 4, 2025.  “Our Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route will make travel between China, New Zealand, and Argentina easier, transport specialty goods to new markets faster, and build a bridge for cultural dialogue among the three countries,” the carrier said.  The…

British Airways will deploy the Boeing 777-200ER from London Heathrow to Madrid. Taking effect on March 29, when it’ll switch to summer schedules based on IATA slot seasons, it’ll be the first time the carrier has used widebodies to Spain’s capital since 2022. BA will begin three additional routes from Heathrow next year, albeit not on the 777. While fellow IAG airline Iberia will continue to use twin-aisle aircraft to Heathrow, BA’s resumption means they’ll be used less often than during the summer of 2025. Cirium Diio data shows that Iberia will fly the A330-200, A330-300, and A350-900 (I recently…

Two crew members were seriously injured in an accidental activation of an aircraft’s ejection system at a Russian bomber unit.   The incident took place on December 7, 2025, at one of Russia’s bomber aviation regiments, as reported by the Fighterbomber Telegram channel, which is run by an individual affiliated with the Russian Air Force.  The ejection system of a military aircraft parked inside a shelter reportedly fired while the aircraft was on the ground. The pilot and navigator who were inside the aircraft at the time sustained life-threatening injuries. A state commission has been dispatched to the scene and is…

The new U.S. National Security Strategy makes clear that President Donald Trump wants his foreign policy legacy to be “The President of Peace.” He takes credit for eight peace agreements during the past year, including Gaza. He has put his name on the U.S. Institute for Peace. He has lobbied for a Nobel Peace Prize and accepted an inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He has been critical of America’s “forever wars.”But some of the policies outlined in the new strategy may leave him with an entirely different legacy. He may become known as the president who allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Generally speaking, there aren’t rules against having an airline ticket purchased by a third party. There are some specific exceptions, though I don’t remember the last time I’ve heard of such a requirement for domestic travel within the United States. That brings me to a very unusual story that has been shared with me… Frontier refuses passenger boarding for strange reason An OMAAT reader asked for my take on a situation that he just dealt with. He and his daughter were booked on a Frontier flight from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) on December 7, 2025, with the tickets…

Few commercial aircraft have had as dramatic a second life as the massive McDonnell Douglas MD-11. An aircraft once marketed as a long-range, three-engine successor to the DC-10, it ultimately found its enduring niche hauling freight at night, linking hubs across oceans with a distinctive tail engine and a reputation that aviation fans will instantly recognize. In late 2025, this story took a dramatic turn when a UPS-operated MD-11 fatally crashed near Louisville, triggering a sweeping response that resulted in virtually the entire remaining MD-11 fleet being grounded. With regulators and manufacturers currently busy developing inspection and repair criteria for…

Boeing and Airbus have both finalized significant purchases of Spirit AeroSystems assets, adding thousands of new employees to their operations and reshaping commercial aircraft production.  In two separate statements issued on December 8, 2025, the manufacturers confirmed the acquisition of key Spirit AeroSystems assets and their integration into their respective businesses.  Boeing brings Spirit’s core commercial work back in-house  Boeing Boeing confirmed that the acquisition includes all of Spirit’s Boeing-related commercial operations, including fuselages for the 737 program and major structures for the 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. It also covers commercially procured fuselages for the P-8 and KC-46 military platforms.  This deal also brings Boeing’s…