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Air India is once again under investigation by the country’s aviation regulator for breaching safety rules. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday that it is investigating the airline for operating an Airbus A320 on eight separate occasions without the necessary airworthiness certificate, a document confirming compliance with safety standards. This news comes after Air India has been repeatedly warned by the DGCA over air safety violations, including operating aircraft despite them being overdue mandatory safety checks, and after it emerged that the regulator’s annual audit of the airline found over 50 safety lapses. This latest violation…

The U.S. Marine Corps activated three new companies last month as part of the service’s Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics across the contested island chains of the Indo-Pacific. Combat Logistics Battalion 4 officially stood up its Headquarters, Alpha and General Service companies during a Nov. 14 ceremony aboard Camp Schwab, Japan, the Marine Corps announced. A fourth combat logistics company, Bravo, is expected to be added in the near future. The activation of the new formations is geared toward the Marine Corps commandant’s emphasis on building out mobile logistics capable of quickly equipping units across the Indo-Pacific, CLB-4…

Several airlines are soaring into Travel Tuesday with some of the best flight deals of the year. Following a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period, the momentum is continuing as thousands look to finalize travel plans for 2026. As the consumer frenzy known as Cyber Week comes to a close, some carriers are allowing travelers to take advantage of low fares through Wednesday. Frequent fliers can also find reward flights for much less than usual. Ultra-Low-Cost Discounts Credit: Denver International Airport Despite its financial woes, Spirit Airlines is joining in on the Travel Tuesday craze with special deals. The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) is…

When America mobilized for World War II, it turned factories into foundries and assembly lines into arsenals. Our adaptive spirit and national commitment ensured success for the “Arsenal of Democracy.” The security of the country depended on it. Our national security today is just as dependent on a strong economy and capable workforce as it was in 1941. An economy that can build and innovate deters would-be adversaries from believing they can test us, and it enables us to sustain ourselves if they dare try. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have revealed fragility in our industrial base…

Africa’s aviation sector is poised for significant expansion, driven by demographic growth, rising incomes, and increasing demand for regional and international connectivity. Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook highlights the continent as one of the fastest-growing air travel markets globally, projecting that passenger traffic will rise steadily over the next two decades. This forecast, while ambitious, reflects broader economic and infrastructural trends shaping Africa’s future. Investments in airport infrastructure and the growth of low-cost carriers are expected to play critical roles in unlocking this potential. Key Findings Of Boeing’s Forecast Credit: Boeing The 2025 Boeing Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa predicts…

We’ll see if anything comes of this, but this is sure going to be controversial (thanks to Karl for flagging this). Republican Senator aims to end dual citizenship Bernie Moreno, a Republican Senator from Ohio, has introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, to establish that citizens of the United States must have sole and exclusive allegiance to the United States. As Colombian-born Senator Moreno explains: “One of the greatest honors of my life was when I became an American citizen at 18, the first opportunity I could do so. It was an honor to pledge an Oath of Allegiance…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has superseded other widebody models in the Boeing lineup, including the upcoming 777X, thanks to its exceptional popularity among long-haul carriers. The plane’s advanced engineering, design, and innovative construction methods have made it exceptionally efficient compared to legacy airframes. That has made it one of the most operationally flexible twin-aisle airliners in service. Boeing has struggled in this decade by comparison to Airbus, especially with its 737 MAX next generation narrowbody, but also due to the 777X certification being delayed by what is now expected to be seven years. As the company has languished under the…

US President Donald Trump said his administration plans a major overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport, calling the 62-year-old facility “terrible” and arguing that the airport’s long-criticized layout now requires a full rebuild.  Trump made the comments during a cabinet meeting at the White House on December 2, 2025, tying the Dulles project to broader federal infrastructure efforts. He pointed to the airport’s age, layout, and longstanding operational challenges, arguing that major upgrades are overdue.   Trump said his administration plans to “rebuild” the airport and transform it into a facility that better reflects the region it serves, describing the main terminal…

Recently, I wrote about how Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is expected to get a Plaza Premium First Lounge. Understandably, this caused some confusion, since this is a concept that many people aren’t familiar with.Most frequent travelers are probably familiar with Plaza Premium Lounges, but what are Plaza Premium First Lounges? Let’s go over all the details, including where they’re located, and who is eligible to access them… What makes Plaza Premium First Lounges special?Plaza Premium Group is one of the largest operators of independent airport lounges, and the company is most commonly known for its standard Plaza Premium Lounges,…

For obvious reasons, Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 757 flights are decreasing quickly. In December, Cirium Diio data shows an average of 250 daily round-trip services. Compared to the festive month in 2024, they’ve fallen by 26%, equivalent to 88 fewer daily services. Nonetheless, Delta remains by far the world’s leading user of passenger 757s. According to ch-aviation, the SkyTeam member currently has 92 757s, both -200s and -300s. As they’re paid off, they’re extremely cheap in this sense, offset by burning more fuel and requiring more maintenance. It’s the reverse situation for much newer equipment, with the Airbus A321neo and…