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On October 26, United Airlines inaugurated service from Denver to Punta Cana. This city pair had never been served before. It is notable for various reasons. For example, as far as United’s Colorado hub is considered, it is the airline’s new longest international Boeing 737 MAX service and the new longest international narrowbody operation. Airlines across the world introduced hundreds of new routes on or around October 26. This is because that was when northern carriers switched to winter schedules based on IATA slot seasons. A hand-picked selection of subjectively exciting examples will feature in my celebratory Weekly Routes article,…

The agreement was signed as the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Ankara and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while touring Turkish aerospace facilities. An official release by the UK Government says the deal will guarantee the retention of as many as 20,000 British jobs and sustain the Typhoon production line at BAE Systems’ Warton airfield, along with other UK sites that contribute to the aircraft’s manufacture. Starmer said “This landmark agreement with Türkiye is a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for NATO security,” while Secretary of State for…

A US Navy fighter jet and helicopter have gone down in the China South Sea during separate incidents while conducting routine operations off aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.   According to US Pacific Fleet, a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter was first to go down on October 26, 2025, at 14:45, local time.   The US Navy added that just 30 minutes later at 15:15 an F/A-18F Super Hornet also ran into trouble and went down in the area.   Referring to the first incident, the US Navy said that “search and rescue assets assigned to Carrier Strike Group 11 safely recovered…

In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s small luxury hotel groups, including Airelles, BVLGARI, Cheval Blanc, Oetker, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, etc. I’ve also started writing my takes on some of the bigger hotel groups, from EDITION to Four Seasons. People seem to be enjoying this series, and it’s nice to compare notes and impressions, so let’s continue. In this post, I thought it would be fun to talk about Aman Resorts, a brand I have very strong feelings about. Aman is unarguably one of the world’s most well regarded hospitality brands, and currently has around 35 properties. So what sets…

Latin American airline group LATAM has unveiled a comprehensive revamp of the service elements it offers on its long-haul business class.  Starting on December 1, 2025, passengers flying on LATAM’s “Premium Business” cabin will be able to enjoy a refreshed experience covering many of the journey touchpoints.  LATAM is introducing new amenity kits with cosmetics by Costa Brasil and an updated inflight food and drink offering, which includes three-course menus, an upgraded coffee experience and a redesigned cocktail collection.  The intangible elements of the passenger experience are also being updated, with the adoption of a new service protocol aimed at delivering…

Air France first class (marketed as “La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level. Air France’s “old” first class product was already excellent, and you can read my full review here. Meanwhile the new first class product is even more impressive, and you can read my full review here. Air France is continuing to introduce its new first class product to more flights, and this product is now available…

“The rapid succession of contracts indicates that the Chinook will continue to play an important role in the US Army’s family-of-systems, particularly in a contested logistics environment.” Source: Heather McBryan, Vice President and Program Manager at Cargo Programs for Boeing Defense, Space & Security division discussing why the U.S. Army has awarded it two separate contracts for the purchase of nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, a deal worth $461 million. The company said the order increases the number of aircraft under contract to 18.

Aero Linx: African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) AfBAA is dedicated to promoting the understanding and advantages of Business Aviation across Africa. Our mission centers on showcasing how Business Aviation contributes significantly to economic development and prosperity throughout the continent. We are committed to our Guiding Principles that facilitate support for businesses, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, governments, and their respective Civil Aviation Authorities.

Postaccident Examination Revealed That The Right Brake Linings Had Exceeded The Manufacturer’S Serviceable Wear Limit Analysis: The pilot was taxiing from the fixed-base operator’s building to the runway. As he increased brake pressure to stop the airplane before the runway hold short line, it turned to the left and completed a full 360° turn before coming to rest. The passenger then offered to try his brake pedals but the airplane only turned to the left; the pilot and passenger concluded they had no control of the right brake. The passenger then observed a fire emanating from under the right wing.…

Delta Air Lines has announced plans to become the first US airline to launch non-stop flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with flights set to commence in October 2026.  On October 27, 2025, Delta Air Lines published details surrounding the new route that will see Airbus A350-900 travel to the “heart of the Middle East” three times a week.  The non-stop service will fly passengers between the airline’s hub at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH).  “Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our…