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A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight was abandoned, and eight passengers were hospitalized after a lithium battery ignited in a suitcase during boarding.   On October 14, 2025, passengers were boarding an SAS Airbus A320neo at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Norway when smoke was detected coming from a customer’s hand luggage.   Quick thinking cabin staff put on smoke hoods as the aircraft was evacuated, and a halon extinguisher was deployed in an attempt to put out the fire that had developed.   According to Norway’s Accident Investigation Authority, crew members brought the suitcase out of the aircraft and airport staff took over. …

The Defense Department continues to encounter cyber security vulnerabilities stemming from publicly accessible information shared across digital platforms, a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office warns.The report, released on Nov. 17, highlights security lapses across 10 DOD components linked to digital activity from personal and government devices, online communications and defense platforms that “generate volumes of traceable data.” “Massive amounts of traceable data about military personnel and operations now exist due to the digital revolution,” according to the report, which highlighted ship and aircraft movements as examples of accessible information. “Public accessibility of this data enables malicious actors…

I’ve gotta say, this proposal doesn’t seem unreasonable to me? TSA could soon start charging to verify traveler identity In May 2025, we saw the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) finally start to require passengers to have either a REAL ID or passport to travel by air, a mere 17 years behind schedule. Well, sort of. While that requirement was technically put into place, in reality, it’s still possible to travel without either of those documents, but you’re just subjected to extra identity verification. Along those lines, the TSA has now issued a proposed rule, which is being published in the…

The UK is easyJet’s home country. It was where it first started flying three decades ago. According to Cirium Diio, the airline has more UK flights than any other airline. It is comfortably the nation’s top domestic operator and short-haul international carrier. Over a third of its flights touch the country. easyJet has added 16 new and returning UK routes. They are from eight airports, including bases at Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Southend, Manchester, and Newcastle (base reopens next year). London Stansted, which was formerly a base, gets another route. Some of the launches are bound to make my…

The United Kingdom has awarded a £316 million ($413 million) contract to MBDA UK to deliver DragonFire laser weapon systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, following fresh trials in which the high-energy system destroyed high-speed drones. Published on November 20, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announcement confirms DragonFire will become the UK’s first operational high-power laser weapon, marking one of the most advanced directed-energy deployments planned by a European NATO member. Laser destroys drones at 650 km/h The latest trials at the MoD’s Hebrides range saw DragonFire track, engage, and destroy drones flying at up to 650 kilometers…

Air Canada is planning some major changes to the composition of its fleet, and it particularly impacts the company’s low cost subsidiary, Rouge. While the basics of this were revealed in late 2024, Air Canada has now announced the timeline for these changes, and what it means for the passenger experience. Air Canada Rouge will transition from A320s to 737s Rouge is Air Canada’s low cost subsidiary, which primarily operates in leisure markets. As it stands, Air Canada Rouge operates a fleet of 36 Airbus A320-family aircraft, comprised of A319s, A320s, and A321s. Well, that fleet will completely change next…

There’s been a bit of drama recently involving YouTube travel/flight reviewer Josh Cahill due to a video of his flights with Air Cote d’Ivoire. The influencer accuses the airline of trying to scam him, and this caught the attention of a parliament member with the government of Côte d’Ivoire. source

What are empty leg flights, and why are they transforming the private aviation landscape? These repositioning trips occur when private jets travel to their next destination or return to base without passengers on board. Rather than flying empty, charter companies offer these flights at dramatically reduced rates. According to a Market Intelo report, domestic empty leg flights dominate the market, generating approximately 62% of total revenue in 2024. For travelers seeking luxury without the typical price tag, understanding how to access and book these flights opens the door to premium flying experiences that were once exclusively reserved for the ultra-wealthy.…

Emirates has been cleared by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to undertake major aircraft modifications on its Airbus and Boeing fleets.  On November 20, 2025, Emirates confirmed that its engineering subsidiary received GCAA Design Organization Approval (DOA) through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).  In practice, the authorization empowers Emirates Engineering to extend its local existing minor modification capabilities to include major cabin reconfigurations and complex design changes, providing Emirates with “greater control over timelines, costs, and innovation priorities”.    The approval encompasses both Airbus and Boeing aircraft types, providing Emirates with flexibility across its entire fleet and potential future applications.  The…

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