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With the YFQ-44 now flying, both of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft are in flight testing. The YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) developed by Anduril has conducted its first flight on Oct. 31, 2025. Following this milestone, both of the U.S. Air Force’s new uncrewed fighters are now in flight testing as part of the Increment 1 of the CCA program. https://t.co/FBV38llbvd pic.twitter.com/SmffBOzurP — TaskForce23 (@Task_Force23) October 31, 2025 The YFQ-44’s first flight follows the one of the YFQ-42A by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in August 2025. Both unmanned aircraft were initially expected to enter flight testing by…

The air cargo industry has adapted to trade tensions with shifting market demand, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year traffic growth.  September’s air cargo traffic, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTK), rose 2.9% YoY, and traffic on international lanes grew 3.2% YoY, according to data released this week by IATA.  Capacity, measured in available CTKs, rose 3% YoY and rose […] source

Did you know a new one-stop flight is about to take off from Shanghai? It will make the trek all the way to South America, encompassing 29 hours, becoming the world’s longest one-stop flight. This will be the first time that the SkyTeam member, China Eastern Airlines has served a destination in South America, and will remain the only current Chinese carrier to do so. China Eastern will operate the service thanks to gaining fifth freedom rights (the right to fly between two foreign countries on a journey originating or ending in one’s own country), making the stop in Auckland,…

The mission was supported by the Royal Danish Air Force, underscoring Denmark’s contribution in the security of the Arctic, and Greenland’s role in the defense of North America. In the second such deployment this year, U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, a KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base. This was part of a four-day operation early in October, described as a “dynamic operational exercise,”NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) and AFNORTH (Air Forces North) revealed in an Oct. 29, 2025, press release. The RDAF (Royal Danish Air Force) also supported the deployment with a…

BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines, a Swiss non-profit that launched this week, is considering flying its own A321 freighters to deliver humanitarian cargo. BlueLight is evaluating jurisdictions including Switzerland, San Marino, Malta and Mauritius for its AOC, and will decide after a comprehensive assessment of regulatory and operational suitability, the startup told Cargo Facts. The fleet will […] source

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has secured approval from the state of Hawaii to open its first dedicated airport lounge, which it has designated as a “VIP Airport Lounge” at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Hawaii’s Department of Transportation lease states that this space spans roughly 12,241 square feet (1,137 square meters) across two levels in Building 342, which was formerly the Garden Conference Center. The airline has reportedly received a five-year term with $20 million in minimum improvement costs, according to government filings. Rent is based on the terminal building rate of $156.14 per square foot ($1,680 per…

Korean Air has joined the ranks of major combination carriers that have selected Airbus’ new A350F in a deal for seven units. Should an August deal with Boeing that includes eight 777-8Fs be finalized, Korean will become the second carrier to have both next-generation, large-widebody freighter types on order. Korean converted seven of its twenty-seven […] source

Since its introduction in 2007, the Airbus A380 has been unrivaled in terms of scale and passenger experience, a true spectacle of the skies. Its grandeur brought with it an expectation of resounding success, but in a rapidly changing and ever-dynamic aviation landscape, airlines began to turn away from the aircraft. Now, the focus is on finding a successor that retains the same allure while also being highly adapted to the efficiency-driven environment of the current aviation industry. Boeing has been tirelessly working on this exact successor. A new generation of their widely successful 777 series, the 777X. Development setbacks…

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is now beta-rolling out “Delta Concierge,” an AI assistant that will be built into the Fly Delta app for SkyMiles members. This tool authenticates users, surfaces real-time answers about flights, seats, and gates, all within 24 hours of departure. SkyMiles benefits, eCrdits, and bag status, all of which include tracking and claim updates, could soon be managed far more effectively by Delta’s AI assistant. The airline launches with limited features for a small, randomly selected user group, with the scope to expand based on this feedback. Concierge is currently positioned as a bridge between digital…

We’re currently wrapping up an awesome trip to Iceland. While I’ll of course have a full review upon returning home, I’m sharing a few “live” highlights. I already wrote about our experience at the Reykjavik EDITION, which is a solid Marriott hotel. However, the property I was most looking forward to checking out this trip was The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, which is the 60-room ultra-luxury hotel located at the Blue Lagoon. I have to be honest, I wasn’t necessarily expecting all that much (despite the high price point), but I was so pleasantly surprised. Let me share some initial…