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The defense secretary’s announcement that the United States would allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho was “in the works for years” and mirrors accommodations made for a handful of other allies in the country, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson told Military Times on Tuesday.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday during a meeting at the Pentagon with his Qatari counterpart, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, that Mountain Home Air Force Base “will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training [and] increase the lethality, interoperability.” After criticism from prominent figures in the GOP’s…

American Airlines was forced to ground one of its Airbus A321-200 aircraft after toxic fumes prompted a diversion to Los Angeles. According to a report by the Aviation Herald, seven passengers complained of feeling unwell and experiencing a bad taste in their mouths. They were examined by medical staff upon arrival, though none required hospitalization. The American Airlines Airbus A321-200 was originally scheduled to fly to New York. However, due to the diversion, a replacement aircraft had to be arranged, resulting in a delay of roughly eight hours for passengers. A Closer Look Into The Incident Credit: Flightradar24.com On October 14,…

There’s a new airline startup in the United States, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before in the country. I actually think it’s a great concept in theory, though some of the details may need a little more ironing out. Magnifica Air, between first class and a private jetMagnifica Air is an airline startup that hopes to launch service as of the third quarter of 2027. Before I go any further, let me emphasize that this seems to be “legit” (which isn’t to say that it’ll get off the ground, but my point is to say that there are reputable…

Earlier this week, Air Serbia announced that Toronto flights will begin in 2026. They will run twice-weekly on the Airbus A330-200, which is its sole widebody equipment. In fact, this will be a resumption: its predecessor, JAT Yugoslav Airlines, flew to Toronto (and Montreal) until the early 1990s. After an absence of 11 years, Finnair will also return to Canada’s most populous city and busiest airport next year. However, Neos has pulled out; its primary role was connecting Toronto with Amritsar via Milan Malpensa. Toronto Will Have 20 Scheduled Airlines Flying To Europe Credit: Shutterstock Given the arrival of Air Serbia…

A controlled artillery round that can hit targets from 120 kilometers away in GPS-denied environments was successfully tested at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems’ Long Range Maneuvering Projectile, or LRMP, was fired from an M777 howitzer platform using M231 powder charges during an August test, the company announced Monday. The LRMP, a next-generation munition, is designed to extend the range and precision of 155mm artillery systems, the company said. The winged, precision-guided artillery round is highly maneuverable while in flight and can conduct controlled descents to strike both static and moving targets.“This milestone reflects our commitment…

Boeing delivered 55 commercial aircraft in September 2025, still falling behind its European competitor, Airbus, which delivered 73 aircraft last month. However, Boeing continues to show strong recovery, with increased deliveries year-on-year. Meanwhile, Boeing picked up more orders than Airbus in September. With less than three months until year-end, Airbus will be looking to increase the number of deliveries per month to meet its annual target of 820 aircraft, while Boeing will be focused on stabilizing production and maintaining quality across its commercial programs. Stabilizing Production At Boeing Credit: Shutterstock Boeing’s 55 deliveries included 40 737 MAXs, one 737-700, four 767s,…

A US Air Force Boeing C-32 transport aircraft carrying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall in the United Kingdom after a crack was discovered in the cockpit windscreen during a transatlantic flight, the Pentagon confirmed. The aircraft was en route to the United States from Belgium, where Hegseth had attended a NATO defense ministers’ meeting focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the Alliance’s air defense posture. “The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, said on X.…

The Army’s already-accelerated plan to field its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank will hit a major milestone before the end of next year with its first soldier touchpoint, a General Dynamics executive revealed Wednesday.Speaking at a panel alongside Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Danny Deep, executive vice president for Global Operations at GD, said a “pre-prototype” of the M1E3 would be sent to the fighting forces so they could kick the tires.“We’re going to have it fielded in the next 12 months for soldiers…

A couple of days ago, I covered how an Air India first class passenger reported having an absolutely awful experience, on one of the carrier’s longest routes, the 18-hour journey from Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ), with a refueling stop in Vienna (VIE). I’d like to provide an update, as Air India has apologized and has offered compensation, but it leaves something to be desired. Air India offers $116 apology for awful 18-hour flight As a reminder, an Air India first class passenger took to social media, to share what no doubt sounds like an unacceptable experience on a very…

In November, Cirium Diio data indicates that scheduled passenger carriers will have an average of 411 daily departures from the United States to Europe, which will be a record. Compared to the same month a year ago, takeoffs have risen by 3%, with an additional 12 daily services available. Compared to last November, 24 routes have been added. Some 11 are operated by US carriers. Five were launched by United Airlines, three by American Airlines, two by Delta Air Lines, and one by JetBlue. Many commencements were covered in my Weekly Routes article (see the most recent edition). Not Flown…