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KYIV, Ukraine — On Tuesday, the president of the United States sent a message to the world. The man whose military is supposed to guarantee the survival of a 35-nation coalition in Ukraine posted on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. deadline.He promised to bomb every bridge and power plant in the country. Not as a warning. As an ultimatum, with a countdown, posted for the world to read along with the 93 million people he profanely threatened to annihilate.The next day, civilians in…

An Alaska Lounge has just (re)joined Priority Pass, which is exciting, though it comes with a major catch. Alaska Lounge SFO now belongs to Priority Pass The Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has just joined Priority Pass, as flagged on FlyerTalk. The catch is that in order to access the lounge as a Priority Pass member, you’re on the hook for a $15 co-pay. Furthermore, you must be flying on Alaska or a partner airline, and you can stay for a maximum of four hours (which is at least longer than many other lounges allow). For context,…

Hey, you’ve gotta hand it to Air Canada for continuing to lead the way with its unique grab and go lounge concept… Second Air Canada Cafes open at two big hubsAir Canada Cafe is a concept by the Star Alliance airline, whereby the carrier has what are essentially grab and go cafes. The idea is that those with lounge can grab a drink or snack if they’re short on time, and take it to their gate (or there’s a limited amount of seating to enjoy it on premises).So far, this lounge network has consisted of four locations, at Toronto Pearson…

The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government’s use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S. border with Mexico.The agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department and validated that proper safety controls are in place and do not pose undue risks to passenger aircraft.Two earlier incidents posed serious concerns.The U.S. military errantly shot down a government drone with the ​laser-based system on Feb. 25, leading the FAA to expand an area in which…

In light of increased oil prices, we’ve seen airlines increase checked bag fees, and we’ve also seen them increase carrier imposed surcharges on many tickets. However, here’s a precedent that I especially don’t love, and I can’t help but wonder what the bigger implications are, in light of United’s overall loyalty strategy. JetBlue adds fuel surcharges on United awardsJetBlue and United have the Blue Sky partnership, as it’s called, and that’s progressively being rolled out over time. In late 2025, we saw the two airlines introduce reciprocal points redemptions. While I wouldn’t say that redemptions ever represented a great deal,…

The Russian submarine shadowed by the Swedish Gripens was transiting the Kattegat, a strategic waterway linking the Baltic approaches with the North Sea system. Although the spotlight is currently on Iran, the Russian military activity in the Baltic region continues to draw scrutiny. The Swedish Armed Forces have just released some rare, albeit interesting images showing JAS 39 Gripens escorting a Russian Kilo-class submarine as it transited the Kattegat. The photos emerge at a time of growing concern over the scale and regularity of Russian undersea operations in Northern Europe, which Swedish naval officials say have become an almost weekly…

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Also: F-15 Rescue, Hartzell Top Prop, TSA Shoe Policy, SnF26 Morning Brief/Airborne Schedule! Air Tractor Holdings has announced it has acquired the stock of Thrush Aircraft, LLC., creating a powerhouse in the aerial application industry while maintaining the independent operations of both brands. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s the best path forward to ensure the long-term sustainability of Thrush and Air Tractor,” said Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor CEO. “Air Tractor and Thrush will continue to operate as separate entities just as they do now…” ALL next week, Aero-News serves as SUN n FUN’s…

Whether You’re a Reader, Watcher, or Listener, ANN Has Got the Coverage You Need Aero-News Network has been delivering aviation and aerospace news for thirty years (!!!), and by now, we’ve wiggled our way onto just about every platform out there. Whether you’d rather read, watch, or stream, there’s a way to keep ANN in your daily routine. Here’s a quick rundown of where you can find us…