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Poland has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighters, marking a major step in the country’s effort to modernize its air force and strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. The first three aircraft arrived in Poland on May 22, 2026, after a delivery flight from Lockheed Martin’s production site in Fort Worth, Texas. The aircraft stopped at Lajes Air Base in the Azores before continuing to Poland, according to Polish defense officials. The aircraft are part of a 32-jet F-35A order Poland placed in 2020 under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the United States. In Polish service, the aircraft are known…

Qantas has a couple of dozen Airbus A350s on order, some of which will be used to operate the world’s longest nonstop flights. This includes flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London. There’s a lot to be excited about with these aircraft, though it has taken some patience. While the planes were initially supposed to enter service in 2025, they’re now expected to debut in 2027. While good progress has been made in recent times, we’ve just seen an additional four month delay to the delivery timeline for the first aircraft, which isn’t ideal. Let’s go over…

Aero Linx: Helicopter Safety Alliance (HSA) The Helicopter Safety Alliance (HSA) offers small helicopter operators the opportunity to have “big-time” safety at an affordable price. The Alliance’s safety program, based on modern, data-driven risk mitigation strategies, will make a difference in operational safety, freeing operators to focus on running their businesses.

“Today, both organizations continue to mourn the loss of four extraordinary crew members. Those we lost were more than coworkers. They were family, caregivers, aviators, teammates, and friends who dedicated their lives to serving others with compassion, professionalism, and courage…” Source: From a joint press release issued by the two companies related to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 4 personnel in a medevac crash. The aircraft went down in the Capitan Mountains while traveling from Roswell to the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, near Ruidoso.

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): The CAF Salutes Women Air Force Service Pilots in a New Commemorative Program… While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, came across a story that needs to be told and that’s what this video does. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is well known for preserving the history of military aviation and, in particular, military aviation as it applies to the fighting forces of the United States. The CAF has been heavily involved in spreading the word of the importance and significance of a group of fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen.…

Also: WA NG Aviation Crews, Caravans v Bugs, Allegiant Buys Sun Country, Women In Aviation Open House Two jets crashed Sunday during the second day of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, triggering a lockdown and a large emergency response as investigators began working to determine what went wrong. The incident occurred roughly two miles northwest of the base during the performance schedule. Officials confirmed emergency responders immediately arrived at the scene and stated that an investigation is now underway. China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, with a potential for the order to…

During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that it’s one of the world’s best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps getting better (separately, I’m reviewing the Rosewood Bangkok, Capella Bangkok, and Aman Bangkok). In this installment, I’d like to review the 299-key Four Seasons Bangkok, which opened back in 2020. I was very excited about this stay for a few reasons: The World’s 50 Best Hotels list tends to get a lot of attention, and in 2025, the Four Seasons Bangkok was ranked the number two hotel in the world,…

Across the board, we’ve seen a growing number of hotels try to find loopholes in order to avoid having to deliver all elite perks. It’s an area where not all hotel groups are created equal, and historically, Hyatt has done much better than the competition.Unfortunately here’s a trend that’s really disappointing to see, and I hope Hyatt leadership seriously reconsiders allowing hotels to go down this path…The Park Hyatt Sydney is now a resort, not a hotelThe MileLion flags how the Park Hyatt Sydney has recently made a subtle change — as of May 2026, the property is being categorized…

The first three F-35s arrived in Poland at Łask Airbase after a delivery flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth production plant. The Polish Air Force has taken delivery of its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters on national soil. The aircraft landed at Łask Airbase on May 22, 2026, at the end of the delivery flight which took them from Lockheed Martin’s production plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to Poland, after a stop in the Azores at Lajes Airbase. Upon arrival, the F-35s were escorted by two F-16 Fighting Falcons, Poland’s current main frontline fighter aircraft. It should be noted…

During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that it’s one of the world’s best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps getting better (separately, I’m reviewing the Rosewood Bangkok, Capella Bangkok, and Four Seasons Bangkok).In this installment, I’d like to review the 52-key Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, which only opened in 2025. Not only is this one of Bangkok’s newest luxury hotels, but it’s also arguably the city’s most anticipated luxury opening in many years.The Aman brand is very well regarded, and has no doubt evolved a lot over time. Aman’s…