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Windows can have a surprisingly large impact on the passenger experience, with modern aircraft increasingly designed to let in plenty of natural light, improve mood, and create a genuine sense of space, even in the often cramped conditions of economy class. Large, well-placed windows can transform a long-haul flight, offering passengers a clearer view of the sky and creating a more open, airy feel inside the cabin. In this article, we will take a closer look at the size of the windows on both the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 777-300ER, comparing which aircraft offers the more generous window size.…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned pilots to avoid Venezuelan airspace due to a rapidly escalating security situation, issuing a notice to airmen (NOTAM) that cites increased military activity, GPS interference, and potential threats to civil aircraft at all altitudes. The warning comes as senior US officials say the Trump administration is preparing a new phase of operations targeting President Nicolás Maduro’s government. According to the officials, the next phase of operations is expected to begin in the coming days and may include covert activity, marking a notable escalation in Washington’s approach toward Caracas. The officials said the effort…

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Etihad Airways will begin flying its double-decker Airbus A380 widebody quadjets from its main hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Japan’s Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) next summer. From mid-June, the ‘superjumbo’ will serve this route on a daily basis during some of the year’s busiest months. A key development that will enable this capacity upgrade on the route from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo Narita will be the UAE flag carrier’s reactivation of an eighth Airbus A380, as it continues to increase the type’s usage throughout next year. While, unlike some of the A380s operated by rival UAE airline…

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the studio behind some of the world’s most striking airport terminals, will bring its signature designs to Lithuania’s capital after securing the contract for a new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport (VNO). The 12,500-square-meter terminal, scheduled to open by the end of 2028, will transform the arrival experience for millions of passengers flying into Lithuania. Beyond the typical gates and baggage claim, the space will feature expanded retail and hospitality areas, plus new offices for airport staff. ZHA secured the project through a competitive public tender run by Lithuanian Airports (LTOU), the state company managing Vilnius,…

Etihad Airways has just announced its newest Airbus A380 destination, and it’s an airport to which the airline has never before flown the whale jet on a regularly scheduled basis… Etihad A380 will fly from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo NaritaAt the start of the pandemic, Etihad Airways grounded its Airbus A380 fleet, with plans to likely retire the aircraft permanently. Fortunately the airline had a change of heart, and as of the summer of 2023, the Abu Dhabi-based airline brought back the super jumbo.Etihad had announced that its plan was to fly the A380 exclusively between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and…

The Boeing 787 is one of the most common widebody airliners in service, with over 1,200 examples being operated by over 70 airlines worldwide. A majority of these are the Boeing 787-9 variant, but there are also nearly 400 787-8s in service and over 100 787-10s flying. Additionally, the 787 has received over 2,200 orders, with demand seemingly limitless. With its popularity, distinctive design, and extensive use on long-haul routes, the 787 is taking its place as an icon of 21st-century aviation. One of the major innovations with the Dreamliner came with the onboard experience. Far removed from the boring…

Korean Air is expanding its maintenance infrastructure, announcing plans for a next-generation aircraft hangar at Incheon International Airport (ICN) that will anchor its goal to become a global maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) powerhouse. The carrier signed an agreement on November 24, 2025, with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), committing KRW 176 billion (approximately US$119 million) to the H3 Maintenance Facility Development Project.  Korean Air said the signing drew over 90 representatives from government, local authorities, and the National Assembly, underlining the project’s significance to South Korea’s aviation sector. More than steel and concrete Vice Chairman Keehong Woo addressed the…

Radar Required A term displayed on charts and approach plates and included in FDC NOTAMs to alert pilots that segments of either an instrument approach procedure or a route are not navigable because of either the absence or unusability of a NAVAID. The pilot can expect to be provided radar navigational guidance while transiting segments labeled with this term.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): It’s a Small World After All… Founded in 2011 by pilot, aircraft designer and builder, and U.S. Air Force veteran Sam Watrous, Uncasville, Connecticut-based ScaleBirds is about the noble mission or salting the kit-plane marketplace with unique, radial-engine-powered, down-scaled replicas of iconic WWII aircraft. Currently in its prototype phase, ScaleBirds’s initial offering is a 55-percent scale P-36 Hawk. Once thoroughly vetted and certificated, the type will be the first in what Watrous and his crack team of engineers, fabricators, and artists have dubbed the company’s LiteFighters series.