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Why does the United States Air Force continue to rely on the Boeing 767 in 2025? Not only does the US Air Force rely on the Boeing 767 today, but there is a non-zero chance that it could continue to do so until close to 2100. The Boeing 767 is the newest Air Force aerial tanker and is designated the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. The Boeing 767 may have been obsolete in the commercial passenger sector since 2011, when it was superseded by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, but the dynamics are different in other sectors. Cargo airlines have continued to value…

Thinking about the McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the first characteristics to come to mind are for sure its long and elegant fuselage, and its peculiar trijet configuration. Among aviation enthusiasts and pilots, another thing will surely emerge: its reputation for being particularly demanding to land. Why does this aircraft approach the runway at speeds so much higher than most other airliners? In our guide, we break down the aerodynamic, historical, and operational reasons behind the MD-11’s unusually fast landings, and why they continue to fascinate flyers even decades after this jet first entered service. How MD-11’s Design Choices Created Unusual Landing…

As aviation continues to evolve, the industry is steadily pushing the boundaries of how far commercial aircraft can fly. Advances in fuel efficiency, lightweight materials, and long-range engine performance are enabling airlines to connect city pairs that once required refueling stops or were not commercially viable. What used to be considered record-breaking test flights are now becoming realistic scheduled services, driven by both passenger demand and the competitive value of offering the most direct, time-saving journeys. Qantas is approaching this challenge from a unique position. Australia’s geographic isolation, which places the country thousands of miles from many major global population…

The United States Air Force is by far the largest operator of the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, and it isn’t even close. If the term ‘air force’ is to include naval air arms, then the second largest is the Marine Corps, followed by the US Navy. The United States Army does not operate the F-35 or any fixed-wing combat aircraft. The Army has the world’s largest helicopter air force. Due to the massive size of the US’ F-35 programs and the comparatively diminutive orders by export countries, this article will consider US Air Force, Marines, and Navy orders separately,…

Various major US carriers have regional brands, where partner airlines ferry passengers from smaller airports into larger hubs for onward travel. For the most part, these flights are on the shorter side, but, as always, there are exceptions. For instance, American Airlines has multiple routes that have distances greater than 1,400 miles long and are operated by its regional feeder partners under the American Eagle brand this November. According to present scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, American Airlines’ longest regional route this month links Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with Québec City (YQB) in Canada.…

For the first time in five years, Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted the rare aircraft, along with Su-30SM2s, as part of the Baltic Air Policing mission. A Tupolev Tu-134UBL – or Tu-134A-4 as some Russian military aviation analysts have pointed out – was among at least four Russian military aircraft intercepted recently by Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) F-2000As (Italian MoD designation for the Eurofighter Typhoon). The jets are deployed for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission and Operation Eastern Sentry at Ämari, Estonia. This is the second time since February 2020 the rare Russian aircraft has been intercepted.…

Iraq’s invasion of its neighbor Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, caused an international coalition to respond with Operation Desert Shield, eventually culminating in the Coalition forces taking control of the skies in Operation Desert Storm. With elite Iraqi Republican Guards near the Saudi Arabian border in Kuwait poised to drive south into Saudi Arabia, an immediate response was required to dissuade such an action. United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft arrived within days of the invasion. F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles were the first to arrive, with the F-15C eventually becoming the most deadly air-superiority fighter in the skies…

Flying on long-haul flights around the world can take a toll on passengers. However, the challenge is even greater for cabin crew, who are tasked with ensuring passenger safety and comfort and providing service throughout ultra-long-haul flights. But on flights that stretch beyond 18 or even 20 hours, many wonder how cabin crew can stay alert, functional, and safe for the entire day in the air. However, the direct answer lies in a structured system of rest, fatigue-management protocols, and specialized sleeping facilities onboard long-haul aircraft. Airlines will carefully schedule crew shifts, rotating duties so that each team has a…

Aer Lingus is considering pulling out of its Manchester Airport (MAN) base, which has not been performing as well as its Irish airports. With consistently poor profitability on its long-haul routes, the carrier said it may find better use for its two Manchester-based aircraft elsewhere across its operation. The Irish carrier’s exit from Manchester would impact approximately 200 jobs. The airline has been locked in negotiations with its Manchester-based cabin crew, who recently rejected a new contract and have conducted several walkouts in October and November. Aer Lingus May Leave Underperforming Manchester Base Credit: Shutterstock Aer Lingus has confirmed that it…

The Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is facing headwinds just a few months after officially kicking off. From competing budget priorities to technological hurdles, the first sixth-generation fighter in the history of the United States Air Force and the world is not going to have an easy path to production. The crux of the issue lies in the first-of-their-kind variable-cycle jet engines that are still being developed. There are sure to be many other potential roadblocks ahead as the F-47 is expected to be armed with a host of never-before-seen tech. At this time, the main hurdle lies…