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MILAN — Following suspicious drone flights near a Belgian nuclear base earlier this month, Brussels has devoted €50 million ($58 million) for the purchase of new counter-drone equipment.The decision by the Belgian Ministry of Defense follows pressure to reinforce the country’s airspace, as authorities have wrestled to respond effectively to periodic air traffic interference in recent weeks.As part of the anti-drone investments the Belgian government is banking on drone-interceptor technology from Latvia-based company Origin Robotics.Dubbed the Blaze interceptor, the system was only launched in May and combines radar-based detection with artificial-intelligence computer vision to neutralize fast-moving targets, including loitering munitions…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is probably the most outspoken person in the US airline industry, and he’s not afraid to share how he feels (or in the case of government affairs, say what he has to say to get ahead). I’d say that Kirby has also become the single most important figure in the US airline industry, in terms of the impact he has on his airline. He’s really, really ambitious, and he knows how to tell a great narrative about his company (I mean, he has gone so far as to call United the best airline in the…
Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced that it welcomed 24.2 million passengers in the third quarter of 2025. According to the airport, this figure is the highest quarterly traffic in its 65-year history and a 1.9% increase year-over-year. The milestone pushed nine-month traffic to 70.1 million passengers, up 2.1% from last year. By the end of September 2025, DXB Airport’s 12-month rolling traffic hit a record 93.8 million passengers, with 336,000 aircraft movements between January and September, a 2.7% year-over-year increase. #NEWS 📣📣 @DXB just recorded its busiest Q3 in our history with 24.2 million guests between July and September!This brings…
Emirates has revealed plans to conduct Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for Trent 900 engines powering its Airbus A380 fleet at a new facility starting from 2027. The announcement follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Emirates and Rolls-Royce at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 20, 2025. Emirates will complete fan case repairs, while Rolls-Royce will manage module repairs through its global network. The work will be carried out at a newly built Trent 900 MRO facility, based at the Emirates Engineering Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai. According to Ahmed Safa, Emirates’ Head of Engineering and MRO, the carrier will bring the latest engine MRO capabilities…
When Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900ULR completed the 15,344-kilometer flight between Newark and Singapore with just two engines, it marked a turning point for long-haul aviation. Ultra-long-haul flights that once belonged exclusively to four-engine aircraft can now be operated more efficiently by modern twinjets. With Europe’s push towards carbon-neutrality and mandatory SAF blending adding pressure on fuel-hungry quadjets, four-engine aircraft are increasingly viewed as high “environmental-cost” assets. Yet Lufthansa stands apart. While most airlines have retired the Boeing 747, the German flag carrier still operates two different generations of the iconic Jumbo Jet the Boeing 747-400 and the Boeing 747-8 at…
Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology (DLT) that records data across multiple computers in a way that makes it virtually impossible to alter retroactively. Each transaction or data entry, known as a “block”, is securely linked to the one before it, forming a continuous, time-stamped “chain”. Every participant in the network holds an identical copy of this ledger, ensuring transparency, traceability, and integrity without reliance on a single central authority. Originally developed to support digital currencies, blockchain has evolved into a trusted data-management framework used in sectors requiring high levels of verification and auditability. Its capacity to ensure…
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 had to divert to Los Angeles due to engine issues on the morning of Wednesday, November 19. First caught by Airlive, the aircraft was operating Delta DL357 from Honolulu to Salt Lake City when the 767 declared an emergency. Reportedly, the aircraft was losing oil from its number two engine and diverted to LAX, where passengers were reaccommodated. The redeye flight was cruising at 35,000 ft when the crew began receiving alerts about an issue with the number two engine (on the right side of the aircraft). After evaluating the situation, the decision was…
When airlines discuss whether to amply their fleets with a Boeing 737 MAX or an Airbus A320neo, the discussion almost always begins with performance: range, seat count, efficiency. But behind the scenes, cost is often the go-or-not-go factor. From list prices to real transaction values, from maintenance expectations to long-term residuals, the true economics of each aircraft matter far more than any press-release number. And yet, here’s the twist: neither Airbus nor Boeing publishes real transaction prices anymore. That means the only way to understand what these jets really cost is by combining the puzzle pieces: list prices, industry benchmarks,…
Reporters at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, which is currently underway, were granted a direct update from the executive level of Lockheed Martin. The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter is the company’s highest demand warplane, and the global fleet has consistently grown since its introduction in 2016 to now be over 1,200 strong and counting. Demand for the aircraft has been very high in recent years, the United States plans to acquire almost 2,500 by itself, while there are 19 other air forces also building up their fifth-generation fighter fleets. Yet, he company is not planning to ramp up output as…
The Airbus A380 remains one of the most admired long-haul aircraft flying today, and economy passengers often find that the experience feels noticeably more spacious than on smaller widebodies. Many travelers actively seek out the A380 for its quiet cabin and generous configuration, making comfort a major factor when choosing an airline. This list takes a detailed look at which carriers offer the best overall economy experience on the A380 and what passengers can expect on each one. The selections in this list are based on published seat specifications, cabin photos, and layout information provided directly by the airlines. The…