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Aviation Week reported on a memo by the head of AFGSC that recommends a shift from current plans for two pilots on the B-21 Raider to a pilot and weapon systems officer (WSO) combination. ““Unleashing the Raider’s full potential demands a complex blend of skills: airmanship, weaponeering, electromagnetic spectrum operations, sensor management, real-time battle management and agile replanning in combat. For this reason, the B-21 will be crewed by one pilot and one weapon systems officer.” reads the memo from General Thomas Bussiere, then Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), as seen by Aviation Week.Aviation Week reported on…

A B-52 with test markings was spotted carrying a mysterious payload that resembles the rendering of the AGM-181 LRSO. A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress has been captured while flying over the Owens Valley, California, with two units of an unidentified weapon under its right wing. The aircraft is painted with the classic orange markings associated to test aircraft, although other identifying details cannot be seen. The photos The bomber was captured on Oct. 29, 2025, by aviation photographer @lookunderocks, who kindly allowed us to use the photo in this article. In an email to The Aviationist, he provided some…

Aegean Airlines’ Miles+Bonus frequent flyer program has historically been one of the most attractive Star Alliance frequent flyer programs, and one of the best programs for earning Star Alliance Gold status. Well, the airline has just announced plans to make major changes to status qualification. Not only will elite status become harder to earn, but the airline is also introducing a new top tier status. Aegean Miles+Bonus elite qualification changes 2026 Thanks to the global alliances, it’s not uncommon to have elite status with an airline you don’t actually frequently fly with. After all, there are pros and cons to…

Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Netherlands, completing the transfer of aircraft already operating at the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Fetești.  The intergovernmental agreement was signed in Bucharest on November 3, 2025, by Brigadier General Ion-Cornel Pleșa of the Romanian Ministry of Defense and Linda Ruseler of the Dutch Ministry of Finance, in the presence of Romanian Defense Minister Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu and Dutch Ambassador Willemijn van Haaften.  Moșteanu said the contract marks “the completion of a significant stage” in the development of the EFTC, adding that the center has become “a European hub for all states that operate or plan to operate the F-16.”  …

Hello from Singapore, as I just flew Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 business class on the 50-minute flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore (SIN), as part of my review trip. At just 184 miles, this is Singapore Airlines’ shortest flight, and it was also my first time flying the carrier’s regional A350 variant. While I’ll of course have a full trip report upon returning home, in this post I’d like to share some initial impressions. Singapore Airlines’ regional A350 business class seats are great Singapore Airlines has two types of business class seats in its A350 fleet, and that includes a…

As the commercial aviation industry has changed over the past several decades, the United States domestic airline market has grown to become one of the most competitive and complex in the world. The market serves hundreds of millions of passengers each year across a vast network of cities. Yet despite the sheer number of carriers based in the United States, a small group of major airlines controls the majority of market share. These major carriers provide reliable schedules and frequent flight options to travelers around the US. Each carrier has a slightly different approach to serving this market. Let’s take…

Elon Musk is once again blurring the line between reality and science fiction, this time by suggesting that Tesla may soon unveil a flying car. Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the Tesla CEO said the company is “getting close to demonstrating the prototype” of what he described as “crazy, crazy technology.”   Musk told Rogan that the upcoming product demonstration “has a shot at being the most memorable product unveil ever,” but declined to offer specifics about the vehicle’s capabilities. When Rogan asked whether it would actually fly, Musk referenced venture capitalist Peter Thiel’s remark that “the future was supposed to have flying cars,” adding only, “We don’t have…

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are the world’s three largest carriers by flights (and various other measures). They always are. According to Cirium Diio data, the trio has over 15,000 daily movements (takeoffs/landings combined) in November. Compared to last November, their collective offering has risen by a respectable 5%. An additional 739 daily round-trip services are available. On a simple percentage basis, United has expanded the most, with 6% more services. It has just inaugurated its first flight on a new international route. American Vs. Delta Vs. United: The Top 10 Hubs Credit: Shutterstock Only the country’s ten…

The Gambit 6 UCAV will add air-to-ground capabilities to international Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has unveiled the latest iteration of the Gambit Series of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAV), named Gambit 6, at the ongoing International Fighter Conference in Rome, Italy. The new UCAV joins five other variants based upon the common core of the Gambit Series. Gambit 6 Gambit 6 will be a multirole Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), adding air-to-ground operations to its already available air-to-air capability. GA-ASI says the platform is optimized for roles such as Electronic Warfare (EW), Suppression of Enemy Air…

AAR Corp. has acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group, expanding its heavy maintenance capacity and further strengthening its position as the largest independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America.  The deal, announced November 4, 2025, includes HAECO’s two major heavy maintenance facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Lake City, Florida. Together, they employ more than 1,600 people and serve leading commercial airlines with airframe maintenance and modification work. AAR said the acquisition supports its plan to expand maintenance operations and meet rising demand from airline customers. AAR paid $78 million for the business and said it has already secured new…