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By Vincent E. Bianco III ATC Correspondent, Leeham News & Analysis May 31, 2026, © Leeham News: The four-phase regulatory Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART) architecture LNA articulated in our April 30 analysis distinguishes among the deployment layers at which automation can enter Air Traffic Management (ATM). The FAA’s Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories is an important element for future Air Traffic Management. Credit: FAA. Phase 1 is data aggregation: the system ingests data, performs analysis on it, and produces output that informs human decision-making, with no real-time control authority. Phase 2 is advisory at non-towered airports, where…

The major credit card issuers have various policies in place to crack down on those who apply for credit cards exclusively for welcome offers. While credit card issuers sometimes have big bonuses to get customers to apply, they do so with the hope of people holding onto a credit card long term. While it’s understandable that sometimes a card might not work out for someone, those who constantly open and close cards may find themselves facing some restrictions. In the case of American Express, the issuer has a policy of only letting cardmembers earn the welcome offer on a card…

In the near future, American Airlines passengers may notice a subtle change to when crews prepare the cabin for landing, and it has some implications for passengers, as flagged by PYOK. American updates cabin landing preparation policy As is standard on virtually every airline, flight attendants prepare the cabin for landing at some point prior to arrival. This includes suspending inflight service, having passengers store their belongings (including laptops), and asking passengers to put their seats and tray tables in the upright position. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents American’s flight attendants, has just informed members of…

It kind of amazes me how often we see viral stories about arguments that arise over seat recline on airplanes. Perhaps the reason this always goes so viral is because of how polarizing this topic is. Don’t get me wrong, I have my opinions, but fundamentally my belief is simply “let’s all be considerate to one another and minimize confrontations.” That belief doesn’t seem to be shared by many people. As airlines increasingly squeeze more seats into planes, these situations will likely only continue to get worse. In this post, I’d like to share my in-depth take on seat recline,…

“The F-15E Strike Eagle remains a cornerstone of our tactical airpower and deep strike capabilities…” Source: From a statement by Lt. Col. Matthew Heil, F-15 Program Office, EPAWSS materiel leader, as the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Eagle passive active warning survivability system (EPAWSS) program has established a dedicated EPAWSS speedline at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC).

Pilot Immediately Turned Toward The Site And Initiated A Steep Approach Without Completing The Planned Flyover Analysis: The pilot reported that he was transporting three passengers and their equipment to a remote landing zone (LZ) in mountainous terrain. According to the operator, the helicopter’s estimated gross weight was 2,440 lbs., approximately 60 lbs. below the maximum gross weight of 2,500 lbs. The pilot stated that a guide onboard the helicopter was directing him to the LZ. He had initially planned to conduct a northwesterly reconnaissance flyover of the landing area; however, he became distracted when the guide pointed out the…

Aero Linx: Lake Amphibian Club Our Lake club has always been a “type” club catering to owners and “wannabe” Lake owners. The original club was formed in 1988 and has been administered until 2015 by two husband and wife teams, Bill and Louise Goddard, and then Marc and Jill Rodstein. In 2016, the Lake Amphibian Club was restructured as a 501(c)7 charitable organization, registered in the State of Massachusetts, and run by a board of directors sharing the many tasks necessary to keep the Club running.

I find this story to be interesting on a couple of levels, beyond what meets the eye. I also can’t help but wonder about the circumstances that caused this… Frustrated American Executive Platinum finds condom in seatA top tier American AAdvantage Executive Platinum member has posted in the American Airlines Complaint Group on Facebook (which he joined the same day he posted), to share an unfortunate recent experience. Here’s how he describes it, along with the pictures:Been a loyal million-miler for over 20 years, definitely have felt a decline in service and quality but my flight Thursday from PHX to…

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that summer (well, at least post-Memorial Day) travels are going smoothly! I have a little over a week left at home, before we embark on a long time trip to Europe with the entire family. On the points & travel front, this week American started blocking last minute domestic saver award space, United CEO Scott Kirby suggested that a merger with JetBlue is “idiotic,” Alaska faced a new fine over intoxicated passengers, American announced it would roll out Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027, and more. With that out of the…

The MQ-9B, in the midst of the adaptation to the ASW role, was shown with four Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods, after being previously photographed with only two pods. An MQ-9B Sea Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) has been shown with four Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods on May 27, 2026, amid the aircraft’s conversion for an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) role. While the SeaGuardian has been tested for the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) role for a few years now, almost all renditions and images so far have shown it with only two SDS pods. GA-ASI had hinted at the use of all…