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SYDNEY — Australia has its work cut out keeping aging Collins-class diesel-electric submarines in service as it transitions to nuclear-powered submarines, firstly to second-hand Virginia-class boats from the United States, and then to SSN-AUKUS submarines designed and built in conjunction with the U.K.Asked about the risks for the Collins-class life extension and the SSN programs, Rear Adm. Stephen Hughes, head of naval capability for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), said he holds a “half-glass-full view” about the path ahead. “There are always the naysayers, but you’ve got to remember we’re pretty focused on delivering both outcomes.”Hughes spoke to Defense News…

Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Embraer Group CEO Francisco Gomes Neto. Credit: Embraer. Nov. 6, 2025, © Leeham News: When it comes to new airplane development, Airbus and Boeing get all the headlines. The world’s third-largest airplane manufacturer, Embraer, gets overlooked. Compared with the Big Two, Embraer is small potatoes—and the market for which it is best known, its E-Jet, is primarily associated with regional airlines flown by major carriers, not the big airlines. Given the duopoly of Airbus and Boeing, their delivery delays, the latter’s groundings, production, safety and quality concerns, many urged Embraer to move up to the…

If you’re redeeming miles or points for Qatar Airways business class, seat assignments will now cost you… Qatar Airways expands business class seat fees As of November 2025, Qatar Airways has added a fee to assign seats in advance when traveling in business class on award tickets: This applies to all business class awards in the “U” fare bucket, whether booking through Qatar Airways Privilege Club or a partner program (it doesn’t apply to Flexi awards, since those don’t book into “U”) Those with oneworld Sapphire and oneworld Emerald status are exempt from these seat assignment fees Complimentary seat assignments…

For most travelers, a flight across America is a routine experience, just a quick hop between major airports, a few hours in the air, and you’re done. But hidden within the vast US aviation network, there are a handful of routes that defy every norm of modern travel. These flights connect remote islands, isolated towns, and breathtaking landscapes where planes represent what they were in the 1930s, not just transportation, but lifelines. Today, we are going to talk about one route in particular, connecting some remote subarctic towns, defined by necessity, geography, and history. Maybe you have already guessed it…

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it has partnered with Southwest Airlines on an interline agreement to allow passengers to book connecting flights with both carriers using a single ticket. The arrangement, which was finalized on the week beginning November 3, 2025, is now open for bookings.  The partnership allows easier connection to PAL’s international network across the Philippines, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East with Southwest’s domestic US routes through four shared airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Under the interline agreement,…

The integrity of a hose is only as good as the clamps with which it’s used. Hoses typically carry fluids like coolant or oil. When heated, these fluids will expand, thereby pressurizing the hose. Low-quality or poorly installed clamps may cause the hose to pop off and leak fluid. Below are five mistakes to avoid when using hose clamps. #1) Choosing the Wrong Size Don’t make the mistake of choosing a hose clamp in the wrong size. If a hose clamp is too small, it may not fit around the hose. If it’s too big, it may fit loosely while…

Hotel groups can make a significant amount of money from their loyalty programs, and in particular, from their co-branded credit cards. Along those lines, Hyatt and Chase have announced that they’re expanding their partnership, and this includes some additional consumer benefits. Hyatt will launch new credit card, add more credit card perks Every several years, travel brands and their co-brand credit card partners renew their contracts, and that’s exactly what’s happening between Chase and Hyatt right now. Hyatt sees significant financial upside from this. Specifically, Hyatt’s EBITDA from its credit card programs and similar third party relationships is expected to…

Qatar Airways has announced an intention to sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending its eight-year shareholding in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier. The Doha-based airline has been concluding discussions with Cathay about selling its entire 9.6% holding in the carrier, which Cathay will buy back at $1.40 per share, subject to the approval of its independent shareholders. According to the filing, which was lodged with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 5, 2025 –    “On November 5, 2025, Qatar Airways executed the Deed of Undertaking in favour of the Company (Cathay Pacific Airways). Pursuant…

ROME — The new sixth-generation GCAP fighter should be able to carry a wide variety of armaments and work with any number of different “Loyal Wingman” drones, a leading official on the UK-Japanese-Italy program has said.British defense ministry official Group Captain Bill Sanders said the under-development platform needed to have a weapons bay ready to accept any armament used by the partners, by NATO and by the United States.“Think about the lessons learned in Ukraine. As you go into a conflict you rapidly exhaust your stocks and you start to put pressure on the supply chain. What you want in…

The Emirates Group (which includes Emirates, Emirates Cargo, and handling firm dnata) has announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED12.2 billion ($3.3 billion) for the first six months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. This makes the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period, said the airline. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 10.6 billion ($2.9 billion), up 13% over the same period in 2024/25. Highlighting the Group’s strong half-yearly performance, it returned earnings before tax (EBITDA) of AED21.1 billion ($5.7 billion), 3% higher than the AED20.4…