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The maker of America’s largest helicopters just received a new order for its enormous heavy lift CH-53K King Stallion. The Department of the Navy awarded $10.855 billion to Sikorsky, now a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, for a maximum of 99 new helos to serve the US Marine Corps. The performance period is set at five years, with deliveries to take place between 2029 and 2034. The CH-53K is the most powerful helicopter in the US inventory and serves numerous battlefield roles. Clear Skies For The King Stallion Credit: US Marines Five different order batches have been combined into the multi-year procurement…

Global air cargo traffic remained strong in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year growth.  August’s air cargo traffic, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTK), rose 4.1% YoY and traffic on international lanes grew 5.1% YoY, according to data released today by IATA.   Capacity, measured in available CTKs, rose 3.7% YoY and rose 5.5% […] source

French startup Beyond Aero announced on October 1, 2025, that it has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) for its full-scale hydrogen-electric propulsion system, which will power the future BYA-1 aircraft.  Achieving TRL6 means that a specific system has progressed beyond basic laboratory testing and has begun to be tested in conditions representative of its intended operational environment.  Beyond Aero is developing a hydrogen-electric executive aircraft, the BYA-1, capable of carrying up to four passengers over distances of 800 nautical miles (1,481 kilometers).  In addition to having raised approximately $50 million in funding, Beyond Aero has also acquired…

ASL Airlines Australia has started ACMI service for FedEx between Australia and New Zealand using its pair of 737-800BCFs. The carrier operated the first trans-Tasman flights for FedEx on Sept. 29, flying its 2006-vintage unit 34797 (ex-SpiceJet) from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) and Melbourne (MEL), and its 1999-vintage unit 28595 (ex-Georgian Airlines) from Sydney […] source

US-based Delta Air Lines, has been retrofitting its fleet of Boeing 737s with upgraded Split Scimitar winglets in recent years, in order to improve the operational efficiency of these aircraft, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the carrier’s operations, reducing fuel burn, and subsequently bringing costs down. What Are Split Scimitar Winglets? Credit: Wikimedia Commons For context, since 2015, Delta Air Lines has been purchasing upgraded winglets known as Split Scimitar Winglets, from Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) and retrofitting its fleet of previous-generation Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft. Traditionally, these Boeing aircraft were manufactured (if opted) with blended winglets, in…

The British Airways experience is more than just a flight and a way for passengers to travel from A to B. It’s about world– class standards, distinctive service and a team of pilots who exceed all expectations. For over 100 years, British Airways has been the nation’s flag carrier, delivering  premium service, leading from the front, flying customers throughout its extensive worldwide network. And those same values that made British Airways a beacon for global airline travel have been faithfully preserved in its newest subsidiary, BA Euroflyer. Based at Gatwick Airport (LGW), BA Euroflyer launched in 2022, to serve some…

China’s Central Airlines has taken delivery of another used 777F on dry lease from DAE Capital. The 2013-vintage freighter (42230) arrived in Guangzhou (CAN) on Sept. 28. The aircraft had come off lease from Emirates, which ended service with it in June. Emirates took delivery of unit 42230 in September 2013 on lease from DAE. […] source

When Boeing first introduced the Boeing 737-200 in the late 1960s, the aviation world had no idea just how enduring this jet would prove to be. Designed as a short-haul workhorse, the aircraft became a backbone for airlines worldwide, ferrying millions of passengers on routes of all sizes. Its rugged design and adaptability quickly earned it a reputation for being a reliable and versatile aircraft. Today, more than half a century later, a handful of these “Baby Boeings” are still in the skies, often in some of the world’s most challenging and unique operating environments. While most have long since…

Alaska Air Group has released a white paper calling for urgent modernization of the US air traffic control system. The paper argues that the national airspace system (NAS) is strained by decades-old hardware, disjointed technology, staff shortages, and procedural constraints. Without major investment, Alaska warns that airlines, travelers, and national competitiveness will suffer. According to Alaska, many components of ATC are “well past their useful life,” and modernization efforts over the past several decades have not kept up with industry needs. Aircraft technology, route structures, and navigation capabilities have advanced far more rapidly than control towers, radar systems, and automation…

The Trans-Atlantic market is among the busiest in the world, with the majority of market shares held by major international carriers either competing against each other (alliance vs. alliance) or airlines complementing each other’s networks (joint ventures and partnerships) to boost connectivity. A key player within the market is the Star Alliance member and largest Canadian carrier, Air Canada. With the airline’s operations split across Canada, it operates a total of 1,365 one-way flights (Canada to Europe) in September to 28 European destinations from six Canadian airports. While some routes are operated only at certain times a week, others are…