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After three aircraft destroyed by Ukraine, Russia is gradually reinforcing its AEW&C fleet with the addition of a new A-50U. An image emerged on May 31, 2026, appears to show a new Russian A-50U Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) being delivered to the Russian Aerospace Forces. First published by the Fighter-Bomber Telegram channel, which has links to many frontline RuAF units, the post said: “Another upgraded and modernized A-50U has been handed over to the military.”  The delivery marks the culmination of painstaking efforts started by Moscow long before the war in Ukraine to make up for its admitted…

Dutch aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace has collapsed, ending an ambitious effort to bring a hybrid-electric regional aircraft to the market.  Maeve Aerospace and its parent company, Green Transition Alliance, were declared bankrupt in the Netherlands on May 28, 2026. Dutch insolvency specialist Karlijn van Vliet of Cees Advocaten has been appointed as trustee.  The company had been developing the Maeve Jet, a proposed hybrid-electric regional aircraft with twin rear-mounted open-rotor engines. The aircraft was the latest version of a program that had changed direction several times since the company first emerged in 2022.  The reason for the bankruptcy has not been formally disclosed. Dutch business newspaper Financieele Dagblad previously reported that Maeve had been trying to raise…

Boeing conducted testing for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Radar Cross Section, validating its stealth performance. Boeing announced on June 1, 2026, that it has conducted Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The company says the testing allowed to validate the aircraft’s stealth performance, which adds enhanced survivability to the Ghost Bat. The press release further added that RCS testing was conducted on an MQ-28 to “provide customers with objective, repeatable data about survivability and detection risks.” RCS is a critical engineering element for low observable or stealth aircraft, as the smaller it…

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I recognize that often marketing terms mean very little, and perhaps even trying to analyze them is a waste of time. However, that won’t stop me from trying. 😉 US airline executives are obsessed with being “premium” If you’ve been following the airline industry in the United States with any regularity, you’ve probably heard the word “premium” thrown around a lot. Delta executives have probably been using the term the most consistently and for the longest period of time. However, in the past couple of years, it has also become United CEO Scott Kirby’s favorite term. Kirby has also claimed…

Donald Trump’s grand White House ballroom apparently is no longer just a ballroom. The US president has shared AI-generated images showing a proposed rooftop drone port on top of the massive White House addition, expanding on earlier comments that the building could include a drone base designed for military defensive purposes. Trump posted the images on Truth Social. They show military-style drones positioned on a rooftop above the planned ballroom, along with armed personnel and support vehicles. The images appear to be concept art rather than formal architectural plans. The posts follow a May 19, 2026, press tour of the…

Boeing has validated the stealth performance of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, according to a press release published by the US aircraft and defense manufacturer on June 1, 2026.  Stealthiness is one of the key features of this new generation unmanned platform, which has been developed by Boeing Defence Australia in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).  The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is designed to operate alongside manned combat aircraft acting as a force multiplier in a broad range of roles, from surveillance to electronic warfare and combat.  The MQ-28 Ghost Bat successfully underwent radar cross section…

It’s a fascinating time for the luxury cruising industry, given how the space is evolving. In particular, it’s interesting to see luxury hotel groups get into cruising, even if it’s largely just a licensing deal. In 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. This year we’re also seeing the launch of Four Seasons Yachts and Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and next year we’ll see the launch of Aman at Sea. With Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection being the established “hotel” player, it’s interesting to take an updated look at the company’s serious struggles with profitability, covered in a new Financial…

The 777X is Boeing’s new flagship aircraft. While the jet was initially supposed to enter commercial service in 2020, that timeline has been pushed back considerably. With each year that passes, it seems that entry into service for the plane is pushed back by an additional year.Up until recently, the plan was for the the plane to be certified in the coming months, before the end of 2026, meaning that commercial service could start by the summer of 2027. However, that timeline has now been pushed back yet again, and the expectation is that the plane won’t be certified until…

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has just launched a lucrative transfer promotion, for points transfers from select bank partners. This has the potential to be quite a good deal, and it can also be an opportunity to earn other “flavors” of Avios at an advantageous rate. Transfer Citi points to Privilege Club with 30% bonus Between June 1 and June 30, 2026, Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus when you convert select bank points to Privilege Club Avios. That same bonus percentage applies no matter how many points you transfer. Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering a 30% transfer bonus…