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As the military looks to get rid of “forever chemicals” in equipment and clothing, outerwear maker Gore hopes a lightweight jacket that uses a fleece lining, not a chemical coating, to block wind and weather will appeal to Army equipment testers. Gore plans to submit its All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket to the Army’s Soldier Enhancement Program early next year so it can be evaluated for rapid fielding, company staff told Military Times. The jacket aims to replace two items in the Army’s existing Extended Cold Weather Clothing System, or ECWCS: the Level III high-loft fleece jacket and the Level IV…

Brazil-based GOL and its logistics subsidiary GOLLOG will soon begin operating a 737-800BCF as part of a plan to grow and diversify the carrier’s cargo business. The 2003-vintage aircraft (33553, ex-World Cargo Airlines), which arrived in Belo Horizonte, Brazil (CNF), on Oct. 2 on lease from BBAM, made a test flight today after emerging in […] source

American Airlines (NYSE: AAL), Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) are set to report third-quarter earnings this week with expectations set fairly low after a choppy summer for all three carriers. Wall Street analysts are currently expecting a fairly neutral performance from these three carriers, with demand remaining strong but pricing being relatively weak while cost shocks likely compressed margins. Investors have fairly modest expectations for American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, with Alaska Airlines being a bit more positively viewed except for its cost and fuel price-related challenges. What will likely move these stock prices is likely…

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Saska Gerasimova as group chief executive, effective today. She succeeds Eric Erbacher, who was CEO for more than five years.  Gerasimova comes to Chapman Freeborn with experience in aviation leasing, air cargo, logistics and fleet management, according to a release from the company today. She most recently was senior supply chain […] source

While we’ll see if anything comes of this, the Trump administration is reportedly seeking a creative way to pay air traffic controllers, as the government shutdown enters its fourth week… Trump looking for $500 million per month for ATC pay The government in the United States has been shut down since the beginning of the month, so it has now been almost three full weeks. Government employees are still expected to go to work, though aren’t being paid, which is obviously a major issue. So far, we’ve seen fairly minimal disruptions for air travelers, in terms of staffing issues resulting…

On October 20, 2025, a tragedy occurred at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). An ACT Airlines-operated Boeing 747-400 freighter was flying as Emirates SkyCargo EK9788, a service which quickly veered off of Hong Kong International’s North runway after landing and struck a patrol vehicle. This incident sent the aircraft tumbling into the sea tragically, and many bystanders saw the entire accident. A pair of airport security staff were killed in the incident, and all four crew members onboard the aircraft survived. The north runway was closed Monday morning as investigators quickly began their work. The incident that occurred has resulted…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. confirmed it has been selected by the U.S. Navy for the design of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft, which will be part of the future Carrier Air Wing. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the award of a contract by the U.S. Navy to develop the conceptual design for a carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). It is unclear when the contract was awarded, as a date was not provided in the press release. Breaking Defense recently reported about a slide from the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons – or PEO(U&W),…

A massive fire destroyed cargo at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and halted flights for several hours on Oct. 18.  The fire may have caused up to $1 billion in product losses, according to an Oct. 19 statement from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and statements from other Bangladeshi manufacturing […] source

Civilian special agents of the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command will receive enhanced authorities to conduct searches, execute warrants and make arrests outside of military bases, Army counterintelligence leaders announced to members of the media during an Oct. 15 roundtable at the Association of the United States Army’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.Title 10 U.S. Code Section 7377, written into the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025, will give the Army’s civilian CI agents authorities that now correspond with civilian law enforcement agencies to conduct law enforcement activities outside of military installations, Lt. Gen. Anthony Hale, Deputy Chief of Staff of…

In 2025, Hawaiian Airlines continues to rely on its versatile Airbus A330-200 fleet to connect the Hawaiian Islands with destinations spanning Asia, Oceania, and North America. As the airline transitions to newer aircraft, such as the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the A330 remains the backbone of its long-haul operations, especially on routes that demand both range and capacity. These aircraft not only symbolize Hawaiian’s expansion into major global markets but also maintain the airline’s signature island hospitality across the Pacific. From the turquoise waters of Honolulu to the snowy mountains of Boston, the A330 serves as Hawaii’s bridge to the world.…