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The aviation industry stands at a critical juncture, facing immense pressure to decarbonize by 2050. While Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offers an immediate “drop-in” solution, its long-term scalability and total emissions reduction potential remain subjects of debate. Enter hydrogen, a fuel source with the potential for true zero-carbon emissions at the point of use. British engine maker Rolls-Royce, in partnership with airline easyJet and various research institutions, has embarked on a pioneering journey to develop and test hydrogen-powered gas turbine engines. But could today’s hydrogen engine concept tests truly redefine the future of jet power? The Rationale Behind Hydrogen Power…

A B-1B took part in a four-day exercise with the Indian Air Force, marking the first return to the country since the participation to the Cope India 2023 exercise. A single U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber participated in a four-day exercise with the Indian Air Force, which the service said ran from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, 2025. Images released by the Indian Air Force on Nov. 12 showed the BONE flying with three Mirage 2000s and two Su-30MKIs. Both sides have released little information about the drills, with the IAF calling it a “bilateral exercise […] aimed at…

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed a unit equipped with MQ-9A Reaper drones to the South China Sea to provide support to Philippine forces there amid a series of clashes with Chinese vessels. The unit is deployed on a temporary basis and the drones are unarmed, a Marine Corps spokesperson told Defense News in a statement.“At the request of the Philippine government, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 is temporarily deployed to the Philippines to support Philippine regional maritime security through shared maritime domain awareness,” the spokesperson said.“The temporary stationing of unarmed MQ-9As to the Philippines demonstrates mutual commitment…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus, which matches an offer we saw earlier this year, I wouldn’t consider this to be the most exciting offer on earth, though there is potentially value to be had. Chase offering 70% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfers Between November 14 and November 30, 2025, you can receive a 70% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. Chase Ultimate Rewards Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonus This promotion is being offered on Chase’s end (in the United States), and is hard coded into the transfer ratio, meaning you should…

When it comes to transatlantic routes between North America and Europe, we typically think of long-haul odysseys and overnight red-eye flights. However, under certain technicalities, flights between these two regions can be a lot quicker, with some this month taking as little as two hours and 15 minutes. It is worth noting from the outset that this is possible when we include Greenland as part of North America. This is geographically the case, even though it is more European culturally and politically, thanks to its close ties to Denmark. Furthermore, Cirium, an aviation analytics company, lists flights from Greenland among…

When one of us first argued in Foreign Policy in 2022 that Israel and the Gulf states should form a U.S.-backed multinational rapid-response force, the idea seemed ahead of its time. The Abraham Accords were still fresh, and the notion of Arab and Israeli troops training and operating side by side seemed politically remote. Now, three years later, the logic has not only endured — it has been tested repeatedly in crisis after crisis.The region has outgrown ad-hoc securityThe merit for this concept, which we began developing in 2019 while leading Marines in the Middle East, has only strengthened. The…

A few days ago, I wrote about how controversial airline vlogger Josh Cahill got into a spat with Air Côte d’Ivoire. I shared my take on the incident, and then received an email from his PA asking to interview me, and telling me to put my money where my mouth is, whatever that means in this context. I asked you all for feedback on how I should handle this situation, and I very much appreciate all the thoughts people provided, so I want to report back on the approach I’m taking… My response to Josh Cahill, plus an invitation of…

Evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse is set to gather in Greensboro on Friday to celebrate the retirement of its Douglas DC-8 aircraft. The plane will turn off for the last time, as it will be replaced by a more modern Boeing 767. These aircraft are part of its Airlift Response Center, which supports aviation operations transporting millions of pounds of cargo to countries and communities that need support during natural disasters, conflicts, or humanitarian crises. The DC-8, registration N782SP, has been part of Samaritan’s Purse fleet since 2015. It was refurbished and re-engined on purchase, and has been…

Last month, three drones rigged with explosives detonated outside a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana, Mexico, besieging six cars parked outside with a blast of nails, BBs and metal fragments. The attack was orchestrated by a cartel, Mexican government officials confirmed, and targeted an anti-kidnapping unit of the Baja state attorney general’s office. It is the latest high-profile example of first-person view drones being used by cartels to replicate military tactics being used in Ukraine. Defense News previously reported that members of Latin American drug cartel operatives had joined Ukraine’s foreign fighter volunteer units to gain FPV drone training. Earlier this…