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Early jet-powered airliners were characterized by extremely loud and high-pitched noises. People are reminded of these noisy aircraft whenever they appear in older movies, but, if you go to an airport today, those classic jet noises are largely absent. There is no loud noise from the engines as they idle or taxi, and the noise during takeoff is more of a deep roar than a high-pitched scream. At the airport, passengers may notice some aircraft are quieter than others, with the Airbus A350 standing out as one of the quietest. In the United States, Delta Air Lines is currently the…

Last month, using scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Simple Flying took a closer look at the shortest mainline and regional domestic routes operated by each of the ‘big three’ US legacy carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Some of these were shorter than 100 miles, but, at the other end of the spectrum, the same operators also have domestic flights longer than 4,000 miles. While the mainland of the United States of America is a huge land mass in its own right, it is the presence of the island state of Hawaii,…

Business class travel does not always have to come along with a first-class price tag. While premium cabins on most marquee long-haul routes can rise into the $5,000 to $10,000 range, the market itself also offers certain products that deliver lie-flat comfort, thoughtful meals, and a dramatically calmer airport-to-arrival experience for significantly less. Cheap business class seats exist for a few reasons, as airlines look to discount products in order to fill premium cabins while demand is slower. Hub-and-spoke carriers price more aggressively to win connecting traffic through their networks. Some brands will sell these kinds of lite business class…

Did you know that there was once a commercial pilot who managed to fly for some 13 years without actually having a license?source

One of the largest carriers in the US, Southwest Airlines, on Friday made changes to its 2025 financial forecasts, stating that factors such as the US Federal Government Shutdown and its subsequent impacts, along with increased fuel prices, have negatively impacted the airline’s revenue during the past two months. The airline’s share prices have also gone down. However, it is not just Southwest that has adjusted its forecast to take the impacts of the government shutdown into consideration, as other major carriers within the United States have also taken a similar approach and adjusted their Q4 forecasts. Adjusted Forecasts For…

Following their journey from Denmark’s Skrydstrup Air Base, the delivery of the first six F-16 marks the return of a supersonic fighter capability in Argentina after decades. The Argentine Air Force’s (Fuerza Aérea Argentina – FAA) first six F-16AM/BM MLU (Mid-Life Upgrade) Block 15s reached the country on Dec. 5, 2025, landing at the FAA’s Río Cuarto airbase (Área Material Río Cuarto/Rio IV Material Area – ARMACUAR). Images released by the Argentine government showed a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker flanked by three F-16s on each side flying over ARMACUAR upon arrival, followed by the other two KC-135 which supported…

The battle between Boeing and Airbus has been fought for decades. Each manufacturer is fighting the others for sales and valuable customers, battling for technological innovations and the next advancement in their product lines. One of the more prominent battlegrounds is in the short-haul, narrowbody market, where the Boeing 737 MAX family takes on the Airbus A320 family. Both offerings are often compared technically and logistically, with many airlines often having to make the choice between the two for their operations. Join us as we compare the two offerings when it comes to purchase price, and how this may contribute…

United Airlines has reportedly grounded one of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft after it made a diversion to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) due to a burning smell detected on board. The aircraft landed safely, but it has since been removed from service. According to data from Flightradar24.com, the United Airlines 777-200ER had been operating a flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the United States. A Closer Look Into The Diversion Credit: Flightradar24.com On December 4, 2025, the United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, registered as N74007, was operating flight UA 949 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San…

The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Italy Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range weapons. The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 weapons, as well as support equipment, engineering, technical, and logistics support services for an estimated cost of $301 million. While the weapon is primarily intended for the Italian F-35 Lightning II fleet, the DSCA notice notably mentions that the use of the AGM-158 might not be limited…

Robert LukeHello and welcome to this episode of cargo facts. Connect the podcast of cargo facts and the newsletter of record for of the aircraft, freighter and cargo industries for over 40 years. I’m your host, Robert Luke, Senior Associate Editor of cargo facts, and joining me for today’s discussion on the MD 11 F and the next steps while the aircraft remains grounded, are former FAA airworthiness inspector, NTSB, major accident investigator and president of aircraft maintenance safety professionals, Steven Carbone and FAA, designated engineering representative and president of Air flight technical. Stephen forness, welcome gentlemen, and I appreciate…