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Hello from the UAE, as I just flew Etihad Airways’ fascinating Airbus A321LR first class on the 6hr40min flight from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), as part of my review trip. While I’m always excited to fly a new product, I was particularly looking forward to this flight, given that the A321LR is Etihad’s newest aircraft, and represents an interesting new chapter for the airline, of operating narrow body planes in long haul markets. The plane has a very unusual first class product, which might seem underwhelming on the surface, but it’s actually pretty awesome. While I’ll have a…

Helsing has released new footage showing its HX-2 loitering munition undergoing military-led field tests in four countries. Published on November 10, 2025, the video focuses on autonomous targeting, networked operations, and what the company describes as rapid operator adaptability. The footage shows the drone performing simulated strikes against static and moving targets and coordinating with a small land drone for combined target acquisition. Another sequence demonstrates what Helsing calls “automatic target detection and engagement.” The trials used inert payloads but replicated full mission profiles from target identification to terminal approach. According to Helsing, soldiers were able to operate the HX-2…

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guardians of the skies, ensuring that every aircraft moves safely and efficiently from take-off to landing. Whether guiding a single-engine Cessna or a fully loaded Airbus A380, air traffic controllers play a vital role in keeping air travel one of the safest modes of transportation in the world. Given the pressure involved, air traffic controllers can earn a very high salary. In this article, we will take a look at the typical earning potential of an air traffic controller in the US, which is significantly higher than the national average. We will also consider…

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have announced an expanded partnership featuring a new codeshare agreement and a reciprocal loyalty program.  The agreement was formalized at a ceremony in Hong Kong on November 4, 2025, coinciding with the arrival of Etihad’s maiden flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Under the new codeshare arrangement, Hong Kong Airlines flights between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi will be available for booking under Etihad’s “EY” code.  Likewise, travelers can fly from Abu Dhabi to several Japanese destinations including Fukuoka, Sapporo, Osaka, and Okinawa on Hong Kong Airlines-operated…

It has been a rough several days for aviation in the United States. We’re currently on day 41 of the government shutdown, which is the longest one we’ve ever seen in the country. While there are signs of the shutdown nearing an end, it hasn’t happened yet. An increasing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick, given that some can no longer justify showing up to work without a paycheck. As a result, we’ve seen the FAA force airlines to cancel a certain percentage of flights, and that’s intended to help with operational reliability and staffing shortages. Anyway, President…

Airlines and their passengers continue to face disruption in the United States of America, with the ongoing government shutdown having had a knock-on effect in the form of air traffic control staff shortages. This has led to operating restrictions at major US airports, with private jets now also impacted by these rules. Elsewhere, as is common in times of extreme disruption, certain carriers are reported to have offered crew extra pay in order to pick up more flights and get as many passengers as possible where they need to be. However, with controllers still having to work without pay, a…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered restrictions on business aviation operations at 12 major US airports as air traffic control staffing shortages drag on during the federal government shutdown, now in its sixth week.  The directive, effective on November 11, 2025, will bar most non-scheduled business and private flights at airports already facing capacity cuts for commercial carriers. The affected airports include Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Boston Logan (BOS), Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark Liberty (EWR), Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), Washington Reagan National (DCA) and…

Twenty years after losing her arm in Baghdad, Army veteran Danielle Green is once again showing what resilience looks like. Green’s likeness and story are the inspiration behind a new Call of Duty operator bundle launching Friday, making her the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character. The bundle launches alongside the new game Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.The character, called 50/50, is outfitted with a bionic arm based on Green’s real-life prosthetic, the Hero RGD, developed by the prosthetics company Open Bionics and supported by the Call of Duty Endowment.The Hero…

“As we start to implement this drawdown in service. It will be restricted to these 40 high volume traffic markets. We’re going to ask the airlines to work with us collaboratively to reduce their schedules.” Source: Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator, commenting on measures being disacusssed to relieve ATC staffing issues. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on October 5 that he ordered the FAA to begin reducing the number of commercial flights by 10% at 40 major airports around the country. Prompting the decision are concerns over air traffic safety as the government shutdown extends into a sixth…

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