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Malaysia Airlines is the latest airline to unveil a new safety video, and I don’t think the format will surprise anyone (thanks to Pierre for flagging this)… New Malaysia Airlines safety video celebrates Malaysia Malaysia Airlines has just unveiled its new safety video, “where essential safety meets the essence of Malaysia.” The latest video is intended to showcase the beauty of Malaysia while delivering vital safety instructions. This new video comes ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, and the video is intended to “invite the world to discover our rich culture, heritage, and iconic destinations, right from your seat on…

The US Air Force’s newest jets represent the cutting edge of aerial combat, blending stealth, sensors, and networked warfare in previously unthinkable ways just a few decades ago. At the heart of this modern fleet is the F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation workhorse already serving across multiple services and allies. Yet, as threats evolve and budgets tighten, the question lingers: how long can the F-35 remain relevant? In this article, we examine the F-35’s development and service, the case for sustaining it through the 2070s, and the aircraft and drones that may eventually replace or complement it. In the era…

Air France and Delta Air Lines will appoint a new ground handling partner at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) after deciding to sever ties with KLM.   On September 29, 2025, KLM said that it was assessing the “financial and employment-related consequences of this decision”.   “Air France and Delta have informed KLM of their decision to seek an alternative ground handling partner at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for their below-the-wing operations, including baggage loading and unloading,” said a spokesperson for KLM.  KLM ground handling staff have recently staged strikes, primarily focused on Amsterdam Schiphol, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.   KLM also confirmed today…

Is there another Airbus A380 operator entering the market? The German firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) recently took to social media to announce that it has a new customer wanting to have re-activation work performed on an old A380.source

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will cease operations at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota, United States by the end of 2025.  The airline announced it will cancel its services to and from the airport starting December 1, 2025. Spirit will also stop flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, beginning October 31, 2025.  According to a statement from a company representative shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune on September 29, 2025, the decision to end service at both airports is part of the company’s “ongoing restructuring”.  “We have adjusted our upcoming schedule to focus on our strongest…

PLAY Airlines has abruptly ceased operations and canceled all flights. I can’t say I’m surprised… PLAY Airlines calls it quits, cancels all flightsIn 2021, we saw the launch of PLAY, an ultra low cost carrier in Iceland that intended to use Keflavik (KEF) to connect points in North America with points in Europe, just as Icelandair does. Unsurprisingly, this business model hasn’t proven to be a success, and the airline has been losing money since launch.We’ve seen the airline try to reorganize several times, most recently cutting all flights to the United States, and pursuing a new strategy. However, all…

It’s been over a year and a half since we examined the mainline fleet of American Airlines. The carrier continues to grow although fleet composition – the types of aircraft being operated – haven’t changed too much. That being said, the carrier is continuing with cabin changes and will soon introduce A321XLR operations. source

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced it is ceasing operations effective immediately, canceling all flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. In a statement issued on September 29, 2025, the Board of Fly Play announced that the decision was made following prolonged financial underperformance, poor ticket sales in recent weeks, and internal discontent among staff following changes to the company’s strategy. Failed turnaround plan The airline introduced a revised business model in the fall of 2024, which management hoped would stabilize operations and return the carrier to growth. At the time, executives described the changes as a source of…

As we all know, Lufthansa is (very slowly) rolling out its new Allegris passenger experience, which includes an all-new first class and business class experience. The new product is a massive improvement over the old one, though one big challenge has been actually getting onto planes with the new cabins. Along those lines, there’s a positive update… Lufthansa outlines Allegris rollout plans by aircraftInitially, Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabins are available on newly delivered Airbus A350-900s, Boeing 787-9s, and Boeing 777-9s (if/when those are delivered). The question is, what happens to Lufthansa’s existing fleet? Up until this point, we’ve known that:Lufthansa…

The Lufthansa Group has revealed its detailed plan to increase profitability by focusing on optimization and integration between the various arms of its business. Unfortunately, in some areas, this will result in thousands of job cuts between now and the end of the decade, primarily in administrative roles. IATA Code LH ICAO Code DLH Year Founded 1953 The news comes as the Cologne-headquartered German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding member presents its strategic plan, while also laying out fresh financial targets in the medium term. The job losses that form part of this renewed strategy will mark the airline’s…