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While the aerobatic acts thrilled the crowd at the recent Joint Base Andrews Air Show, an EA-37B Compass Call on static display, quietly revealed the power of modern electronic warfare. Tens of thousands air show fans at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland gazed upward toward the sky, in search of loops, aileron rolls, and afterburning engines, however one of the show’s most significant aircraft never left the ground. Parked quietly on the tarmac, the EA-37B Compass Call—an electronic warfare aircraft few civilians ever see up close—drew a different kind of attention. Unlike the thunderous fighters overhead, its power lies in…

Boeing is one of the most notable commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a segment of The Boeing Company, a globally recognized aerospace giant. Since the company was founded in 1916, over 100 years ago, Boeing has grown to become one of the largest aviation companies in the world, with revenue exceeding over $32 billion in 2024. Specifically, the commercial aviation industry alone employs nearly 50,000 employees around the world. These employees are located throughout the company’s major facilities, including at some of the largest manufacturing plants in the world. This includes the company’s Charleston, South…

Fast growing luxury hotel group Rosewood will soon be opening its newest ski resort, which is located in what I’d argue is the world’s highest end ski town. Rosewood joins the Courchevel 1850 hotel scene Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin will be opening in December 2025, and is now accepting reservations. The hotel will be located in the French Alps, set in the prime spot of Courchevel 1850 (with 1850 referring to the altitude, in meters). The property features 51 guest rooms and suites, and offers ski-in ski-out access. On top of that, the property has a spa, an all-day…

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) beat analyst earnings expectations when it announced its third-quarter earnings results, primarily on the back of record September-quarter revenues and a positive forward-looking tone. Overall adjusted revenues rose 4.1% to $15.2 billion, primarily led by premium traffic and loyalty revenue growth. Premium revenues grew by 9%, and American Express-related revenues reached $2 billion, marking a 12% year-on-year increase. Domestic unit revenues turned positive as main cabin softness hit an inflection point, and corporate sales rose 8%. Non-fuel-related costs per available seat mile (CASM) were roughly in line with expectations, and Delta’s average fuel price of…

In September 2024, Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines officially closed. While Hawaiian Airlines is now part of Alaska Air Group, the two airlines are still on separate operating certificates. For that matter, the two airlines plan to keep their independent branding in the long run, with all flights to & from Hawaii getting Hawaiian branding, and all other flights getting Alaska branding. We’ve known that Hawaiian Airlines plans to join the oneworld alliance, though the timeline has been up in the air a bit. Fortunately there’s some positive news, as we’re getting more of a sense of when this…

Air Serbia has confirmed that it will begin flying to Toronto in May 2026. While not yet scheduled or available for booking, the carrier’s management has stated that it will operate seasonally through September. A twice-weekly service is expected. It’s bound to be in my Weekly Routes article (see the most recent edition here). The carrier’s predecessor, JAT Yugoslav Airlines, flew to Toronto and Montreal until the early 1990s. This time, flights would, of course, utilize the Airbus A330-200, which is Air Serbia’s widebody equipment. According to ch-aviation, it now has four frames. Registered YU-ARE, the fourth example arrived in…

Bombardier is expanding its customer service network in the United States with a new maintenance facility at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), marking another step in the company’s long-term strategy to grow its aftermarket business.  The Fort Wayne Service Center will cover about 64,500 square feet and provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for all Bombardier aircraft types, including the Challenger and Global series. The facility will be the Canadian manufacturer’s first major service center in the state of Indiana and will broaden its footprint in the Midwest.  Operations are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.…

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the nominee to be the service’s next chief of staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Thursday the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard also may stand up their own CCA squadrons, along with the active duty.Collaborative combat aircraft are semi-autonomous drone wingmen that the Air Force wants to fly alongside manned fighters, such as the F-35 and the in-the-works F-47, a sixth-generation fighter that Boeing will build.The Air Force wants CCAs to carry out strikes, conduct reconnaissance missions, jam enemy signals or even serve as drones to lure enemy fire away…

As part of its latest network expansion plans for next summer, the Canadian leisure operator Air Transat has revealed two additional European routes. It’ll operate from Ottawa, which is the nation’s capital, to London Gatwick, and from Quebec City to Marseille. Both routes have been served by the carrier before. The A310-300 (and briefly the A330-200) flew between Ottawa and Gatwick until 2014, while Quebec City-Marseille saw its A310s/A330s until 2013. This time, they’ll be served on the two-class, 199-seat A321LR. Air Transat’s New 2 European A321LR Links Credit: GCMap Both routes will take off next May in time for the…

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is contesting an order from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) claiming that it failed to use qualified simulators for pilot training. On October 8, 2025, IndiGo issued a filling to the National Stock Exchange of India indicating that the airline had been fined Rs 20 lakh ($24,100). The airline said the violation centered around the “alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C Aerodromes”. Only experienced pilots who have had specific simulator training can land at Category C Aerodromes due to additional complexities such as the layout. In the filing,…