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Russia’s UMPK guidance kits installed on the FAB-series drop bombs now have a new jet powered variant, which can reportedly extend the range up to 200 km. Russia is now using a newer, jet-powered version of its UMPK (Universal Module for Planning and Correction/Unifitsirovannyi Modul Planirovaniya i Korrektsii) kits for the FAB-series of unguided gravity bombs. The remains of one near intact example of such bomb, which may have failed to detonate, were found on Oct. 20, 2025, in the Poltava Oblast in northeast Ukraine, according to deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program John Hardie.…

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m excited, as Ford and I are off to Iceland for a quick trip, and then I’m going on a fun review trip from there, so there should be lots of travel content in the coming weeks (yay… finally!). As a true Floridian, I’m not sure I’m ready for the temperatures in Iceland, but we’ll see. On the points & travel front, this week American took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR and unveiled a new credit card, JetBlue and United launched their partnership, Delta went to court to sue…

Europe’s aviation industry is in remarkable shape in the mid-2020s, with airlines recovering strongly from the pandemic years and posting impressive profits. In our article, we look at the question: Which is Europe’s most profitable airline in 2025? The answer is not straightforward, as it depends on several factors. We’ll take a close look at three major carriers/groups: the ultra-low-cost specialist Ryanair Group , the legacy powerhouse International Airlines Group (IAG), which consists of several airlines, and the ambitious trans-continental player Turkish Airlines, and explain why they are Europe’s profitability champions. While many eyes in Europe focus on short-haul budget…

Aerospace engineering has long been held in prestige by the academic and STEM community as a discipline that demands sharp minds and dedicated study of the highest orders. The science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) realm of education has been increasingly lauded for decades as the best path for professional success and earning potential. So, how much does an engineer in the aviation business really make? In broad strokes, entry-level pay in the United States hovers around $85,000. The top end of the spectrum is just over $200,000 in annual salary. That puts the middle-of-the-range right at $135,000 a year,…

Airbus production has long been seen as a key indicator of the global aviation industry’s strength and stability. Each aircraft that rolls off the assembly line represents not just advanced engineering, but also the health of airline demand and supply chain resilience. As travel continues to grow through 2025, Airbus’ output reflects how effectively the company is meeting both market and internal expectations. Its performance helps define trends across aviation, influencing competition, labor, and logistics worldwide. Airbus’ manufacturing figures also serve as a glimpse into the company’s long-term industrial ambitions. With global facilities operating near full capacity, Airbus is focused…

According to OAG, the United States has the largest domestic aviation market in the world, standing at just over 92 million seats in October 2025. This is 27% more than the 72 million seats offered in second-placed China, and more than five times as many as India, which is a distant third. But where are all these domestic flights going to, and which are the most popular US routes? Using data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, we can rank the 10 most popular airline routes by seat availability in the US this month, as well as the airline share…

I couldn’t help myself. After all that I’ve heard about American Airlines’ “all-American sliders and fries,” I finally ordered them. Were they what I was expecting? Well, sort of… American’s very popular first class sliders & fries I’m not going to get on my soapbox here (okay, maybe I will), but I have a general system I follow when it comes to ordering airplane food. I typically try to avoid ordering things that don’t reheat well, given the obvious logistical challenges of preparing airplane food. Sometimes airlines like to get creative with the food they serve in premium cabins, and…

As the world’s largest budget operator by fleet size, and one of the biggest US carriers of any kind, Southwest Airlines has an incredibly diverse route network. This consists of both domestic and international flights, with some of those serving Hawaii being nearly 3,000 miles (4,828 km) long. However, the blue-liveried budget airline also has an important role to play on some of the shortest domestic connections in America, with two of its routes this month being under 100 miles (161 km) long. Using data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, let’s examine Southwest’s shortest routes. Colorado Is Home To…

In passing, I’ll often talk about IATA summer and winter schedules, though it occurred to me that I’ve never written in detail about what those are, and why people should care. For airlines, there are two key dates every year that have a big impact on network planning, so let me explain what those dates are, and why. Airlines observe summer & winter schedules The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an important body for the airline industry, and it has what’s referred to as summer and winter schedules for airlines. This has implications for airlines, airports, and by connection,…

American low-cost carrier, Avelo Airlines, has announced that it will be ceasing its operations at Windsor Locks, in Hartford, Connecticut. This would mean the airline will exit the airport in late January 2026, ceasing services on the three routes the airline serves from the airport, all of which are routes that are solely operated by Avelo Airlines. While the airline claims it has been unsuccessful in operating out of the airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority has reportedly claimed otherwise. Exiting Bradley Airport, Ceasing Three Services Credit: Shutterstock Recent reports from WFSB state that the American low-cost operator, Avelo Airlines, is set…