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Australian flag carrier, Qantas, has announced plans for its regional subsidiary, QantasLink, to close three of its existing bases, as the airline looks to restructure the regional division. The affected bases will be in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura. The move is expected to assist in more efficiency and minimise disruptions and delays. oneworld carrier, Qantas, has noted that the changes will take place in 2026; however, the Transport Workers Union has stressed that such a move is set to harm staff in regional Australian communities. Extensive Review Has Led To This Decision Credit: Shutterstock As noted by ABC News, Qantas has…

China-based drone giant DJI has lost a federal court challenge against its designation as a company tied to Beijing’s military, a ruling that limits its access to US government contracts and further complicates its ability to sell drones in the US market. US District Judge Paul Friedman in Washington, D.C., ruled on September 26 that the Defense Department had presented enough evidence to justify keeping DJI on its list of firms considered to contribute to China’s “defense industrial base.” DJI, which sells more than half of all commercial drones in the US, had argued it was neither owned nor controlled by the Chinese…

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You will know by now that Delta Air Lines will begin flying to Malta, Olbia, and Porto in 2026. It’ll be the first time Olbia (in Italy’s Sardinia) has had any North American service and the only time any North American operator has flown to Malta on a scheduled basis. Porto will have two US airlines for the first time, which will not be welcomed by TAP Air Portugal, which is increasingly developing the city as a mini-hub. The focus on Southern Europe for vacationers and those traveling to visit friends and relatives continues at a pace. Indeed, Delta will…

The French defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), has ordered five additional Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft from Dassault Aviation, expanding the country’s future fleet to 12 aircraft under the AVSIMAR (Avion de Surveillance et d’Intervention Maritime) program.  The order, placed on September 26, 2025, follows the initial 2020 contract for seven Albatros jets, which included an option for five more. The fleet will gradually replace the French Navy’s aging Falcon 50M and Falcon 200 Gardian aircraft, which have been in service for decades.  From business jet to maritime patrol aircraft  Dassault Aviation The Falcon…

British Airways has an impressive transatlantic route network, in particular the extent to which it serves smaller long haul markets that don’t see much transatlantic service. Along those lines, the airline has just revealed its latest transatlantic flight, which is another fun one. British Airways adds London to St. Louis flights in April 2026As of April 19, 2026, British Airways will launch 4x weekly summer seasonal flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and St. Louis (STL). The flight will operate with the following schedule:BA221 London to St. Louis departing 4:25PM arriving 7:30PM BA220 St. Louis to London departing 10:00PM arriving 12:05PM…

Skyryse, a California-based aviation technology startup company, has introduced Skylar, an AI flight assistant that integrates with the maker’s SkyOS operating system. The technology is designed to reduce pilot workload, simplify communications, and improve safety across a wide range of aircraft, the company said.  Skylar is designed to function as an always-on copilot, supporting the pilot through all phases of flight. It listens to and interprets air traffic control (ATC) and Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) communications, transcribing them in real time and suggesting appropriate responses. Instead of manually tuning radios and entering instructions, a pilot can confirm a command and…

The Amex Membership Rewards program frequently offers transfer bonuses. The program has just launched its latest hotel transfer bonus — while I wouldn’t say it’s particularly compelling, it’s at least worth being aware of. Separately, I’ve covered a 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, which I’d consider to be more lucrative. Amex offering 30% bonus on Marriott points transfers Between October 1 and November 30, 2025, the Amex Membership Rewards program in the United States is offering a 30% bonus on points transfers to Marriott Bonvoy. The transfer ratio is usually 1:1, so through this promotion you can transfer…

After receiving an extra $200 million in sustainment contract awards for the Navy’s last batches of F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, Boeing is shuttering its operation in the St. Louis area, where multiple ‘Air Dominance’ programs are located. The decision comes amidst the ongoing strike by the company’s defense technicians, who have built the Super Hornet for years. Boeing was also recently awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the first sixth-generation fighter in world history. The Super Hornet’s Sunset Credit: US Navy As the US Navy continues to receive more Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II stealth fighters, and the F/A-XX program is…

Airbus and Air India have opened a new pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This facility aims to train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade to meet the rapid growth of commercial aviation in India.  The joint venture was inaugurated by India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Airbus CEO of Commercial Aircraft Christian Scherer, Airbus announced in a statement on September 30, 2025.   “Air India is in an expansion mode with 570 new aircraft on order and the new pilot training center at our Aviation…