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US-based low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines (NYSE: SNCY) will be opening a new operational base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on January 31, 2026. This will extend the carrier’s footprint beyond Minneapolis-St. Paul. The base itself is built around growing cargo flying, especially for Amazing, by stationing cargo aircraft at the Northern Kentucky facility and basing crews locally so that they start and finish assignments there. Sun Country has cited CVG’s role as a major Amazon hub, its rapid cargo market growth, and strong regional passenger demand at this facility as key drivers of its decision to open a…

It is official. In a widely anticipated move, Royal Air Maroc is coming to Los Angeles. The oneworld member’s first flight will take place next June, in time for the World Cup. It is not clear when flights to Boston, which are also due to be added, will be announced. While EgyptAir is reportedly keen to return to Los Angeles, Royal Air Maroc will, for now at least, be the sole passenger carrier between the US West Coast and Africa since Ethiopian Airlines exited Los Angeles in 2019. Even some of Ethiopian’s remaining US routes have shockingly low loads. Royal…

A long-running land-use fight in central New Jersey has entered a new phase, and aviation groups are cautioning that the outcome could ripple far beyond this single airport. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is warning that Solberg-Hunterdon Airport, a privately owned, public-use field in Readington Township, New Jersey, now sits at the center of a lawsuit that could shape how local governments treat small airports across the state, and even the entire US.  The Solberg family, which has operated the 744-acre airport for generations, filed suit after Readington Township passed a new zoning ordinance aimed at tightening development rules…

In a bold move reshaping the low-cost air travel landscape, Frontier Airlines has announced it will launch 23 new routes in 2026, spanning 24 airports across the United States and extending into Mexico. This expansion comes just in time for spring break, promising travelers more direct connections and an array of fresh destinations to explore, all under Frontier’s signature ultra-low fares. With this latest network growth, Frontier is doubling down on its ambition to expand access to affordable air travel. By adding dozens of new city pairs, the airline is clearly targeting both frequent flyers and occasional vacationers, aiming to…

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus describes the A220 as purpose-built for efficiency. It is a small, single-aisle aircraft that seats between 100-160 passengers in a bright and comfortable cabin. The seats are wider and offer more personal space, so it is also popular with passengers. Why does the Airbus A220 have such a loyal pilot following? Let’s find out in this guide. The Airbus A220 has new-generation engines that offer superior efficiency, with 25% lower fuel burn, CO2 emissions, and noise. It uses advanced materials, the latest technology, and state-of-the-art aerodynamics. There are two variants of the Airbus A220 — the A220-100…

Emirates has introduced its first Airbus A350 to Adelaide, Australia, making it the first city in the airline’s global network to receive this ultra-long-range model featuring a new Premium Economy cabin.  In a statement, Emirates confirmed that the A350 landed in Adelaide on December 1, 2025, and was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute in the presence of officials from the South Australian government and airport.  “While Emirates has been accepting the delivery of A350s for the past year, this is the first delivery of our long-range variant with the range and capability to fly from Dubai to Adelaide,” said Barry Brown, Divisional…

The Air Force has revamped previous leaders’ plans to overhaul the service, dropping several key aspects while keeping others.Air Force Sec. Troy Meink and Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach announced the changes to the “reoptimization plan” their predecessors released last year in a new memo, the service said Tuesday.Some elements of the reoptimization plan — including large-scale exercises to prepare the service for a major war, the establishment of warrant officers and unit readiness inspections on short or no notice — will continue, the Air Force said.But others — including the revamping of Air Education and Training Command into…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is on track to handle 110 million passengers this year, with the majority of that traffic (87%) coming from the dense domestic network of Delta Air Lines. But this winter, Atlanta is also experiencing substantial international growth. Looking at Cirium data for the upcoming week of December 14–20, the airport will have a 12% increase in its weekly transatlantic flights compared to the same period last year. Much of this comes from Delta’s two new routes to Morocco and Ghana, part of its strategic plan to be the largest US carrier to Africa. But the start…

Lockheed Martin has opened a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab (SIL) at its Huntsville, Alabama, campus, a 17,000-square-foot (around 1,600 square meters) facility built to accelerate system integration, simulation, and testing for US hypersonic weapon programs.  The company says the $17.1 million lab will help shorten development cycles for US Army requirements and strengthen its hypersonic engineering presence in Huntsville.  Lockheed Martin described the SIL as a consolidated hub that brings together advanced test equipment, high-fidelity simulation environments, and system-level integration spaces. The facility is intended to support verification and readiness activities rather than production.  “Lockheed Martin’s commitment to North…

A newly formed task force based in the Middle East is now equipped and ready to deploy one-way attack drones, U.S. Central Command has announced. Task Force Scorpion Strike was formed four months after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a memo calling for the rapid integration of drone technology across all military services. The unit is already equipped with a squadron of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones, known as LUCAS drones. With a robust, simple design, LUCAS drones have a wingspan of about 8 feet and can be used flexibly as munitions. Designed by U.S.-based SpektreWorks, they bear…