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ROME — Italy is to sell Greece two Fremm-class frigates which are currently in service with the Italian navy, marking a new chapter in Italy’s successful series of export sales to naval customers who need quick delivery.The national armaments directors of Italy and Greece signed a preliminary agreement on Monday for the sale to the Greek navy of the Bergamini – a general purpose FREMM – and the Fasan – an anti-submarine variant.Both were built by Italian state shipyard Fincantieri and have been in service with the Italian navy since 2013.Fincantieri, which will handle the sale, said in a statement…

The Boeing 747 is a dynamic aircraft that fundamentally revolutionized passenger and commercial aviation. Legacy operators of the Boeing 747 include United Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific, carriers that deployed the model on all of their highest-leverage global routes. An aircraft that revolutionized global air travel, the model connected destinations from all across the globe with affordable air service. A high-capacity airliner, the Boeing 747’s per-seat operating economics were virtually unmatched, and passenger airlines could thus lower ticket prices to the point that the world of global aviation soon became accessible to the masses, as opposed to simply being…

Boeing and the union representing its striking defense workers have met with federal mediators in another attempt to end a nine-week strike. However, the union rejected the company’s re-extended offer, pushing for its self-crafted contract proposal.  The joint meeting between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM union) bargaining committee took place on September 29, 2025.  “The company continues to insist on staying within the same economic framework that our members have rejected three times,” the union said in a statement released after the mediation meeting with the company. “The way to end this strike continues…

While the latest narrowbody offered by the American manufacturer Boeing (the Boeing 737 MAX series) is less than a decade old, the underlying design of the aircraft can be traced back much further, with the delivery of the first Boeing 737 over 50 years ago, when the program initially started. Aircraft Type Narrowbody First Delivery February 10, 1968 Number Delivered 11,829 Production Sites Renton, Washington, United States The manufacturer strategically chose which technological advancements to implement in the subsequent variations of the type and which to forego in order to maintain commonality and reduce certification costs, the aircraft has remained…

Boeing has started work on developing a new single-aisle aircraft that will eventually replace the Boeing 737 MAX, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.  The new aircraft is still in the early stages of development, and plans are still being finalized, according to sources who spoke with the WSJ. The company currently appears to be focusing on designing the flight deck for the new narrowbody aircraft.  Earlier in 2025, Boeing’s CEO Kelly Ortberg met with officials from Rolls-Royce Holdings in the United Kingdom to talk about a new engine for the aircraft, according to the…

When you travel internationally by air from many countries, there’s some sort of a departure check by immigration authorities, to be be able to track arrivals vs. departures. Historically, this isn’t really something that the United States has done, probably in part because our airports aren’t set up to easily facilitate that. However, it appears that this is slowly starting to change, and could be rolled out on a more widespread basis soon, as reported by The New York Times, and flagged by View from the Wing. United States expands “biometric exit” for international travelers The United States is increasingly…

Although we are seeing changes in the airline industry related to premium cabins, it seems that the differences between first class and business class are becoming increasingly blurred. First class travel is unattainable for most and extremely expensive, while business class can be more achievable for some. In the US, there is also first class on some domestic flights, but what exactly does it provide, and how do they all compare? Let’s take a look in more detail. In general, first class and business class seats offer more legroom, larger seats, and more options for dining on high-quality meals. Usually,…

Lockheed Martin will build up to 296 F-35s as part of Lots 18 and 19, with first deliveries in 2026. Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced they reached a final agreement for the Production Lots 18 and 19, which will see the company building up to 296 F-35s. As part of the contract, F-35s will be produced for the U.S. services, international partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, with first deliveries in 2026. “The F-35 Lot 18-19 contract represents continued confidence in the most affordable and capable fighter aircraft in production today,” said Chauncey McIntosh,…

Greenland has seen a significant increase in air service in recent times, thanks in large part to the opening of the expanded Nuuk Airport (GOH), allowing jet service to Greenland’s capital. This improved facility, along with the general desire for unique travel experience, has caused airlines like United to add service to the territory. Along those lines, Nuuk is facing a major new challenge with air service, which is causing a particular headache for Air Greenland. Nuuk Airport restricted to four flights per hour On September 22, 2025, the Danish Transport Authority issued a directive to Greenland Airports, introducing restrictions…

The Boeing 787 is Boeing’s most modern and most efficient aircraft program. Similarly, the Airbus A350 is Airbus’s most technologically advanced aircraft program, essentially serving as the company’s equivalent to the 787 (although the two are not necessarily comparable in size). Both are the world’s first two majority carbon-composite airliners, and incorporate a wide variety of technological innovations to improve fuel efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort. First Delivery September 25, 2011 Number Delivered 1,138 The A350 includes three variants: the smaller A350-900, the larger A350-1000, and the newest variant: the Airbus A350F. This is the newest and most technologically advanced…