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21 Air will soon become the United States’ newest 757 operator and take on multiple 757-200PCFs for CMI service. The Greensboro, N.C.-based carrier expects to have the first two units on its certificate and be able to start operating them once the government shutdown ends, it said at Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 in Nashville, Tenn., […]The post 21 Air to expand CMI fleet with 757s appeared first on Cargo Facts.source

When it comes to aircraft noses across all types of aircraft, there can be very noticeable differences. Some aircraft, like the Concorde, featured long, pointed noses, while passenger airliners, such as the super-popular Airbus A320, often feature more rounded noses. Additionally, differences can be seen between aircraft made by different manufacturers, even within the same aircraft segment. This article focuses on the two largest passenger aircraft manufacturers in the world, Airbus and Boeing, and the differences between the aircraft nose shapes seen between them. While aerodynamics play a large role in overall nose shape, there are more factors at play…

Even as China embarks on a massive military buildup, America comforts itself with an ironclad belief: As with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, superior Communist numbers will be undercut by rigid command and clumsy tactics that can be exploited by more agile U.S. forces.But what if China embraces the more flexible Western concept of mission command? “A Chinese military that fully embraces mission command would likely lead to improved operational performance, with quicker decision-making, better adaptability, and greater resilience in the face of degraded C4ISR,” according to a new report by Rand Corporation. There is evidence that Chinese…

Finnish Air Force personnel are currently undergoing training at Eglin AFB, while extensive infrastructure upgrades and renovation works are underway at home to support the F-35s. Exactly one year after the Finnish Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II entered production at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas, airframe JF-501 moved out of the final assembly, the company announced on Oct. 29, 2025. The aircraft will soon receive its final paint and Finnish Air Force colors, with an official rollout ceremony scheduled for Dec. 16. The Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force) is parallelly undertaking extensive infrastructural work and training its personnel…

While only a handful of airlines still operate the super-jumbo Airbus A380, British Airways is set to invest millions into a newly designed onboard first class cabin, with it expected to be ready and onboard by 2026. The design was recently unveiled at the carrier’s London headquarters. The hot new design includes benefits such as one of the widest seats in the sky, up to 36.5 inches (194 centimeters), which, of course, transforms into a lie-flat bed that is 79 inches (2 meters) in length. All Aboard The British Airways Airbus A380 Credit: Shutterstock British Airways introduced the A380 into its…

The CH-47F Block II has improved efficiency, payload and fuel capacity, critical for the Army’s heavy tactical lift missions. Boeing announced on Oct. 21, 2025 two contracts from the U.S. Army, worth $461 million, for nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. Covering Lots 4 and 5, these contracts take the number of the Block II aircraft on order to 18 airframes. The previous Dec. 4, 2024, contract covering Lot 3 was a $134 million award for three additional CH-47F Chinook Block IIs. The company is also “working closely with the Army on a path forward for Lot 6.” Since full-rate…

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Many of you know that the average age of the global commercial aircraft fleet has been increasing in recent years. It now sits at around 14.8 years as manufacturers face persistent supply chain challenges and struggle to meet delivery schedules. According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), passenger jets are typically retired between 25 and 30 years of age, whereas freighters can remain active for 30 to 40 years. This explains why aircraft such as the Airbus A300, McDonnell Douglas MD-10, and MD-11 remain in service with cargo operators even though they disappeared from passenger service years ago.…

European aerospace conglomerate Airbus (OTCMKTS: EADSY) posted a strong third quarter. Airbus revenues rose around 14% to $20.75 billion, with core earnings jumping 38% to $2.26 billion. Net income reached $1.3 billion, driven primarily by higher commercial demand for helicopters and other equipment sold by Airbus Defense & Space. The company maintained 2025 guidance, with the manufacturer planning around 820 deliveries. Full-year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were guided at $8.15, with free cash flow of $5.24 billion also expected before customer financing. The manufacturer is trimming its Airbus A220 program ramp-up, with the company now targeting a production…

In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s small luxury hotel groups, including Airelles, Aman, BVLGARI, Cheval Blanc, Oetker, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, etc. One brand that I haven’t covered much is One&Only Resorts. What I find interesting about One&Only Resorts is what a unique collection of properties the brand has. While I wouldn’t say the overall brand has a cult following, some of the individual properties are iconic, and have people who return year after year. In this post, I’d like to cover what makes the brand special, details about the individual hotels, and talk about the best ways to book.…