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An airline from Kazakhstan is launching a 14+ hour Boeing 737 flight between the Czech Republic and China with a refueling stop in Kyrgyzstan… as one does. SCAT Airlines’ new Prague to Sanya via Bishkek flightSCAT Airlines is launching an intriguing new route. For those not familiar, SCAT is the second largest airline in Kazakhstan, and it operates a fleet of just over 30 jets, consisting primarily of Boeing 737s.As of December 21, 2025, the airline will launch once weekly flights between Prague, Czech Republic (PRG), and Sanya, China (SYX). The flight will have a refueling stop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan…

If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and seen an airliner flying overhead, you may have noticed white trails behind it. Contrary to the popular urban myth, these are not chemical agents or chemtrails, but, rather, an effect known as contrails. These only appear at high altitudes in specific atmospheric conditions, but they can appear with any jet-powered transport aircraft, and are one of the most visually distinctive aerodynamic effects that you’ll see. While contrails don’t contain any insidious chemical agents and they’re not necessarily dangerous on their own, they are a visual representation of the pollution caused by…

China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development. China officially announced the commissioning of the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier on Nov. 7, 2025. The event, which took place on Nov. 5, was attended by senior political and military leadership including Chairman Xi Jinping, and formally placed the ship into active service following nearly three years of pier-side work, systems testing, and sea trials.China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5,…

BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters.The official Xinhua news agency said the Fujian had been commissioned Wednesday at a naval base on southern China’s Hainan island in a ceremony attended by top leader Xi Jinping.The Fujian is China’s third carrier and the first that it both designed and built itself. It is perhaps the most visible example so far of Xi’s massive military overhaul and…

The new Cessna private jet ‘Citation Ascend’ has been granted type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for its entry into service before the end of the year.   On November 6, 2025, Cessna-owner Textron Aviation confirmed that the aircraft had been accorded the milestone achievement on November 5, 2025.   Two flight test aircraft completed more than 1,000 flight hours and numerous certification tests before achieving FAA certification.   Part of the Cessna Citation 560XL family, the Citation Ascend “boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and luxurious flat floor cabin”.  More than 1,000 Cessna Citation 560XL series…

On October 19, Etihad Airways introduced the Airbus A350-1000 between Abu Dhabi and Sydney. While that variant currently does not exclusively operate the route, it became Australia’s sole A350-1000-operated service, at least for now. Of course, Qantas will have the long-range, high-capacity variant next year. What about Cathay Pacific? According to Flightradar24, the oneworld member last flew the high-capacity variant from Sydney back to Hong Kong on October 18. Perth last saw it on October 17, while Melbourne did so on September 6. While it may change, the latest OAG data shows that Cathay has not scheduled the A350-1000 to…

Flights at Sweden’s second largest airport, Göteborg Landvetter (GOT), have resumed after drone activity in the airport’s airspace led to a temporary closure on the evening of November 6, 2025, the Swedish Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed.  A spokesperson from the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration, Björn Stavås, informed local media that drones had first been seen around the airport before 18:00 local time, though he was unsure if there was just a single drone or several of them.  Göteborg Landvetter Airport was shut down for about three and a half hours before reopening its airspace the same evening and returning…

The Lufthansa First Class lounge experience stands apart because it is not just a room, but rather an end-to-end ground product that is engineered for control, privacy, and overall calm. In Frankfurt, the dedicated First Class Terminal gives travelers their own building, personal assistants who handle all formalities, and private security before proceeding into a chauffeured car to get to the aircraft. Inside, the lounge feels more like the lobby of a boutique hotel, with an à la carte dining service with caviar, alongside an extensive bar, quiet rooms with daybeds, proper showers, and a full cigar lounge. Munich’s refreshed…

MILAN — The “Typhoon” unit is a special forces unit within Ukraine’s National Guard that focuses exclusively on unmanned systems and all aspects related to the technology. Established in 2024, it initially specialized in frontline first-person-view operations but has since expanded its capabilities to other types of unmanned aerial systems.Its primary tasks include developing and enhancing drone capabilities in combat operations, as well as providing effective training to operators. It achieves this, in part, by integrating engineers into the team, who help to rapidly modify drones, and capable pilots who carry out complex sorties.In a video interview with Defense News,…

Air Canada has unveiled a special livery to celebrate the release of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, which is coming to theaters later this month. One of the carrier’s Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which it now calls ‘Fin 138,’ was chosen to sport the new livery and will be busy flying across Air Canada’s North American network in the coming weeks. This is the third Disney-themed aircraft livery that Air Canada has rolled out, following similar initiatives during the release of ‘Wish’ and ‘Turning Red.’ Lucky Aeroplan members also stand the chance to win one of two all-inclusive packages to…