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Shield AI’s Hivemind powered autonomous BQM-177A threat-representative maneuvers for the U.S. Navy and DT25 counter-UAV tracking trials in Norway. NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) and Shield AI announced on Sep. 22, 2025, the test flight of two Kratos BQM-177A aerial targets with the latter’s proprietary Hivemind flight autonomy software. The goal was to recreate “more threat-representative flight profiles and […] maneuvering seen in adversary tactics.” Shield subsequently revealed the test, which NAVAIR said was conducted on Aug. 5, explored operational and technological concepts for the CCA (Collaborative Combat Aircraft) program. The trial supported the U.S. Navy’s “first beyond-visual-range (BVR) autonomy…

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You may know that Cathay Pacific will be returning to Seattle in March 2026. It’ll be the first time the oneworld member has served the airport since the pandemic forced flights to stop in early 2020. With booking data showing 57,000 round-trip passengers a year, Seattle was Hong Kong’s largest unserved long-haul market globally. This article was written in the Pearl of the Orient while attending Routes World. Cathay will focus on the local market, huge connectivity through Seattle with partner Alaska Airlines, and connections across Asia via Hong Kong, including the Chinese mainland, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.…

Air Austral, an airline based in the island of La Réunion in the Indian Ocean, plans to replace its Airbus A220 fleet, financial newspaper La Tribune reports.  The carrier has reportedly taken this decision in light of continued reliability issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines that have plagued at least two of its three A220s.  Air Austral became the first A220 operator in the Indian Ocean basin, with Airbus delivering the first unit of the type in July 2021.   The carrier used its A220s to operate a short and medium haul network linking Roland Garros international Airport…

When you travel somewhere, it’s important to understand the laws of that country, since they can impact tourists and locals alike. We’re seeing Saudi Arabia invest an unprecedented amount of money in tourism at the moment. It remains to be seen what comes of that, but it sure is a fascinating experiment. Along those lines, I think it’s interesting to note that while the country is liberalizing in some ways, we’ve just seen some strict new social media rules implemented, which travelers should be aware of… Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Media Regulation has just published new rules governing social…

The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial airliner ever built and is still seen at some of the largest airports around the world. A clear hit with passengers, it fell out of favor with airlines during the pandemic. Although numbers have dropped, ten airlines still operate the aircraft to long-haul destinations. What went wrong with the Airbus A380? Launch Customer(s) Singapore Airlines Manufacturer Airbus Aircraft Type Widebody First Delivery October 15, 2007 Last Delivery December 16, 2021 Number Delivered 251 The A380’s first commercial flight was on October 25, 2007, with Singapore Airlines, flying from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to accelerate its air traffic control modernization program by exempting certain projects from standard acquisition rules and launching a search for vendors to design the next generation of traffic management systems. The changes are intended to speed the replacement of air traffic management technology that the agency has described as seriously out of date.  A notice issued by FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford authorizes the use of special acquisition authorities for air traffic modernization projects. The directive allows program leaders to bypass traditional procurement rules and, in some cases, other FAA policies, to reduce delays…

When you travel somewhere, it’s important to understand the laws of that country, since they can impact tourists and locals alike. We’re seeing Saudi Arabia invest an unprecedented amount of money in tourism at the moment. It remains to be seen what comes of that, but it sure is a fascinating experiment. Along those lines, I think it’s interesting to note that while the country is liberalizing in some ways, we’ve just seen some strict new social media rules implemented, which travelers should be aware of… Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Media Regulation has just published new rules governing social…

American Airlines has announced a new status match offer that allows passengers to match their loyalty status from other airlines and even upgrade to a higher tier than the one they currently hold. The initiative is part of the carrier’s strategy to boost business travel sales. According to the airline, travelers holding AAdvantage Gold or AAdvantage Platinum equivalent status with another carrier will be matched to the next higher tier within the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. The offer is valid through October 31, 2025. Four Months Of Matched Status Credit: Shutterstock American Airlines is offering status matches with nine major…

The Viper Shield pod shares commonality with the internally mounted variant and would offer the same level of protection from evolving threats. U.S. company L3Harris revealed on Sep. 25, 2025 the podded version of its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the F-16 fleet, offering an option for operators of the jet as an alternative to the internally mounted variant. This comes nearly one month after Poland selected the Viper Shield for its F-16s as part of the Mid-Life Upgrade.The Viper Shield pod shares commonality with the internally mounted variant and would offer the same level of protection from…