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A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has drawn attention after a mysterious blended-wing test object appeared at the Gaobeidian radar range. Experts have linked a Chinese scientific academic paper about a crew escape module for a “high supersonic aircraft” to an unidentified flying dart-type aircraft that appeared at China’s RCS (Radar Cross Section) test site at Gaobeidan in the Hebei province back in October 2023. We had reported about another cranked-kite wing type aircraft at the same test site back in August 2024. Chinese military aviation researcher Andreas Rupprecht had originally shared an excerpt of…

It’s a fantastic week when it comes to lounges at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC). First we saw the opening of a new 34,000 square foot Delta Sky Club, more than doubling Delta’s lounge capacity at the airport. That’s not all, as we’ve also seen the opening of the new Amex Centurion Lounge, which is the 31st lounge in the card issuer’s network. Basics of the new Amex Centurion Lounge SLC The Amex Centurion Lounge network has just expanded, with the opening of a new lounge at Salt Lake City Airport. This is the first ever credit card lounge at…

In the heart of the Middle East, both Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have the ideal geographical location for long-haul widebody aviation. It is perfect for flights to Europe, Africa, and the US to the west, and Asia and Australasia to the east. Although they don’t have widebody exclusive fleets, such aircraft are a clear focus, particularly as it concerns premium products. There is no single answer to the question of which widebody fleet wins. Qatar’s larger fleet is indicative of a higher capacity and more profitable airline. Etihad has a more modern fleet, but its smaller order sheet means…

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) recently opened ten new gates and six concession areas as part of the facility’s The New SLC Redevelopment Program. This program is set to add significant capacity and amenities to the airport’s Concourse B. These new gates will serve both Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, providing significant benefits for passengers. A second Delta Sky Club and an American Express Centurion Lounge with an outdoor terrace will both be opened, alongside the airport’s third Sensory Room. Concession space has been expanded by 8,851 square feet, with names like Aubergine Kitchen, Moab Brewery, and Good…

Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto has warned that the Brazilian manufacturer could face order cancellations and delays if the Trump administration implements its punitive tariffs. This would significantly affect Embraer’s order book, which is at its highest, as well as customers who expect to receive new aircraft in the coming years. US operators had already faced disruptions to aircraft deliveries when Donald Trump’s tariffs were first implemented. Earlier this year, Alaska Airlines had to delay the delivery of two aircraft as it did not want to face additional costs due to tariffs. An Uncertain Time Ahead Credit: Shutterstock In an interview…

All 11 people aboard a Mombasa Air Safari Cessna 208B Grand Caravan have been killed after the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Kenya’s coastal Diani Airport on October 28, 2025.  The single-engine turboprop departed the seaside resort town of Diani at about 10:15 a.m. local time (07:15 UTC) bound for an airstrip near the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a popular destination for safari tourists. The aircraft went down within minutes of takeoff about 2 kilometers from the runway, bursting into flames on impact, according to local reports. Mombasa Air Safari said in a statement that it had “activated our emergency response team” and was cooperating with…

An aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed in Kenya’s coastal Kwale County on Tuesday, ultimately killing all eleven passengers onboard while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Victims of the tragedy included eight Hungarian tourists, a pair of German visitors, and the Kenyan pilot. The aircraft in question was a Cessna 208 Caravan. Authorities cited heavy morning rain and poor visibility in the region around the time of the crash, a factor that could likely have contributed to the accident. Investigators from Kenya’s aviation transportation agencies have begun a probe and secured the crash site…

The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular commercial aircraft of all time, and the launch of the 737 MAX series in 2016 brought the aircraft into the 21st century. While much attention has been paid to its engines and flight control systems, the fuselage of the 737 MAX also includes important changes, both subtle and structural, that distinguish it from previous 737 variants. In this article, we will take a closer look at how the fuselage of the Boeing 737 MAX differs from those of its predecessors, shedding light on its design and how Boeing adapted a classic…

Airbus has postponed the production of some of its A220 jets to late 2026 due to supply chain challenges, significantly delaying the production schedule for the manufacturer’s smallest commercial jet, according to Reuters.  The manufacturer had planned to ramp up production of the A220 to 14 aircraft per month at some point in 2026, but this target is now not expected to be reached until December 2026, Reuters reported on October 27, 2025, citing three anonymous industry sources.   To reach its overall goal, Airbus has established an internal target of delivering 12 A220 aircraft per month by mid-2026, an increase from the…

A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to abandon planned missions early due to the strength of Hurricane Melissa. Weather reconnaissance aircraft have been operating at an extraordinarily high tempo in recent days to gather data on Hurricane Melissa as it threatens to devastate communities across the Caribbean. These include civilian-operated WP-3D Orions from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as well as WC-130J Weatherbirds from the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (WRS), collectively known by the nickname ‘Hurricane Hunters’.A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from…