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Keen-eyed people in London may soon spot a new multi-million-dollar private jet flying over Canary Wharf and surrounding areas, with the Dassault Falcon 6X having been officially given full operational approval for London City Airport (LCY).  The estimated $53 million private jet can carry up to 16 passengers and travel up to 5,500 nautical miles, making a flight from Dubai, New York and Miami into London City Airport well within the aircraft’s capabilities.  The first Dassault Falcon 6X private jet was delivered in February 2024 to Take Off Aviation AG. London’s most central airport is renowned for its steep approach…

U.S. Special Operations Command wants a small, jam-proof, fire-and-forget missile that can be launched from medium-sized drones.The goal of the Symbiotic UAS Delivery System, or SCBDS, project is to develop a missile small enough to “allow special operations soldiers to conduct multiple fire and forget kinetic strikes” from a Group 2 or 3 drone that has advanced target recognition capabilities, according to the Army Small Business Innovation Research solicitation. This means launch UAVs with a maximum takeoff weight between 21 and 1,320 pounds.“The munition will have a range of [greater than] 4 kilometers, be self-propelled, and be capable of conducting…

Just this past month, Airbus’ narrowbody A320 family finally surpassed the legendary Boeing 737 series for the best-selling commercial jet of all time. The A320 family passing the 12,250 delivery mark as Boeing struggles to get 737 MAX jets off the line was a watershed moment in aviation history. That begs the question, with the highs and lows of the 2020s, which one of the juggernaut planemakers is on top? The simple answer is Airbus. The European aerospace giant has consistently outpaced Boeing on deliveries for years, especially in the aftermath of the 737 MAX crashes of 2019 and the…

I often get questions from young readers who are still trying to decide what they want to do for their career, and they’ll often ask if I have any tips in terms of what lines of work they could pursue that involve a lot of travel. It’s a fair question, and understandably, travel is a passion for many people. So the idea of getting paid to travel sounds awesome. However, I think there’s a more fundamental consideration. Before I share my take, let me acknowledge that I’m perhaps the wrong person to be giving any sort of career advice, as…

Indonesia has confirmed plans to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10C fighters, broadening its fast-growing mix of combat aircraft. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the aircraft “will be flying over Jakarta soon,” without specifying delivery dates or quantities. Previous reports suggested Jakarta could acquire up to 42 J-10CEs. The single-engine J-10C features an AESA radar, modern avionics, and compatibility with China’s long-range PL-15 missile. The deal marks Indonesia’s first major purchase of a Chinese combat aircraft and comes amid growing efforts to diversify defense suppliers. A crowded procurement landscape Indonesia signed a contract in 2022 for 42 Dassault Rafale F4 fighters, with…

As the Army examines its armor formations, it wants to avoid placing them in a potential stalemate, similar to what is being seen in the Russia-Ukraine War. To avoid that fate, armor brigades are receiving new equipment and experimenting with different formations as part of the service’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, first launched in 2024 with infantry brigades.The Army’s “Transforming in Contact,” or TIC, concept seeks to deliver new equipment — such as Infantry Squad Vehicles, drones, counter-drone equipment and increased electromagnetic warfare capabilities — to operational units as they prepare for major training events and deployments.Under TIC 2.0, the…

British Airways has revealed a refreshed premium economy cabin as part of its ongoing fleet refurbishment program. A sneak peek at the airline’s first refurbished Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner shows a few key changes in the World Traveller Plus cabin, although BA has not made any kind of formal announcement yet. source

Unlike Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, American Airlines hasn’t operated a flight to Israel in over two years, and hasn’t announced plans to resume these flights. However, there’s a hint that this might be changing… American hiring Hebrew speaking flight attendants It’s normal for airlines to hire flight attendants who speak the languages for the destinations they serve, given that there need to be a minimum number of “language speakers” on each flight. Along those lines, the always observant JonNYC flags how American is now hiring Hebrew speaking flight attendants. That’s in addition to flight attendants speaking Czech, Dutch,…

Air New Zealand’s inaugural electric aircraft took to the skies on October 17, 2025, with the BETA ALIA CX300 completing its first test flight from Tauranga Airport (TRG). The aircraft, manufactured by US-based aviation innovator BETA Technologies, arrived in New Zealand a week earlier, and was blessed during a sunrise ceremony in Tauranga. The aircraft then successfully flew to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), where it will be based before relocating to Wellington Airport (WLG) in December 2025 for an additional two months of operations. Baden Smith, Air New Zealand’s General Manager of Fleet, Networks and Strategy, described the maiden flight…

The National Guard has exceeded its fiscal 2025 recruiting goals with the Air National Guard and Army National Guard combining to recruit nearly 50,000 new enlistees, officials announced Sept. 23.“Young Americans are eager to serve,” Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said in a release. “Today’s recruits are seeking long-term value, and the National Guard delivers through career training and hands-on, practical experience in more than 200 career specialties.The Army National Guard started a new marketing campaign in March dubbed “Uncommon is Calling.” The campaign showcases the dual lives of Guardsmen who balance civilian careers…