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For many people, alcohol is an aspect of traveling by air that they enjoy. I’m not just talking about first or business class travel, where a glass of champagne might be part of the fun. Airports are also one of the few places where you can have a drink at 5AM and not be judged (too hard). Admittedly customs differ around the globe, based on culture, religion, etc. In this post, I thought it would be interesting to talk a bit about dry airlines, as there’s a bit of nuance to this. Which airlines don’t serve alcohol onboard? Which airlines…
A study commissioned by Sydney Airport has shown that Australians strongly support the development of a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry. The research, published on March 12, 2026, highlights the public’s recognition of the potential benefits, including the creation of regional jobs, support for farmers, and the retention of Australia’s natural resources and manufacturing capabilities. Australia is already a producer of many of the feedstocks required to make SAF, such as agricultural crops, residues, used cooking oil, and household waste. However, much of this material is currently exported overseas for processing into fuel. Scott Charlton, CEO of Sydney Airport,…
SAVE THE DATE for EASA’s Annual Safety Conference 2026, which will take place as an in-person event in Dublin, Ireland on November 18-19.The theme for this year’s conference is “Safety Together: Turning Priorities into Action”. The event is being held in conjunction with Ireland’s EU presidency and in cooperation with the Irish Aviation Authority.The 1.5-day event will begin early in the afternoon on Wednesday November 18 and continue for the full day on Thursday November 19. There will be a moderate fee charged to cover the conference costs. A networking get-together, open to all participants, will be held on the…
In November 2025, International Airlines Group (IAG) announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across the brand’s airlines, including British Airways. At the time, there were almost no details about the timeline, so there’s a positive update, as the first aircraft is already flying with Starlink. British Airways installing free Starlink Wi-Fi British Airways is partnering with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, including on long haul and short haul aircraft. Best of all, British Airways is offering Starlink Wi-Fi for free for all passengers. With this system, it’s possible to connect with multiple devices, including laptops, tablets,…
René Armas Maes is a strategic advisor specializing in commercial development and strategy, with a focus on revenue optimization and margin enhancement. As part of founding teams, he contributed to building a VIP business aviation operation from inception in the UAE and supported restructuring initiatives in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AeroTime. In 2025, UAE-origin airlines deployed first and business class capacity across 395 city-pair markets spanning eight global regions. The top 254 corridors account for 7.2 million…
The iconic 70-year-old spy plane is receiving updates to its AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System. Despite ever changing plans to retire the type in the next few years, the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady continues to play a crucial role in providing vital ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) to U.S. top military leaders. With the U.S. involved in combat operations in the Middle East and, previously, in the Caribbean, the aircraft, 70 years after its first flight, now more than ever before needs software updates to ensure its EW (Electronic Warfare) system can detect and counter emerging threats in contested…
Marriott and Uber have a partnership, allowing Bonvoy members to earn points when spending with Uber and Uber Eats. If you haven’t yet participated in this collaboration, there’s an incentive to do so right now, and you don’t even have to make a purchase to unlock the offer. New members can earn up to 1,500 Bonvoy points At the moment it’s possible to earn 1,500 Bonvoy points when you link your Uber app and your Marriott Bonvoy account. There’s no need to actually make a purchase to qualify for this. However, as you’d expect, there are some terms to be…
The iconic 70-year-old spy plane is receiving updates to its AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System. Despite ever changing plans to retire the type in the next few years, the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady continues to play a crucial role in providing vital ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) to U.S. top military leaders. With the U.S. involved in combat operations in the Middle East and, previously, in the Caribbean, the aircraft, 70 years after its first flight, now more than ever before needs software updates to ensure its EW (Electronic Warfare) system can detect and counter emerging threats in contested…
According to Greek outlet OnLarissa, a flying wing aircraft, clearly not a B-2 Spirit, was photographed reportedly flying over Larissa, Greece. Is this our best view ever of the U.S. Air Force’s secretive ISR drone? OnLarissa reports, based on comment from local sources, that the aircraft was a B-2 Spirit that diverted into Larissa Airport with an apparent technical issue. Of course, to any trained observer, the aircraft shape is clearly not that of a B-2. Additionally, the undercarriage visible does not resemble that of the B-21 Raider, and the overall shape of the aircraft rules out the RQ-170 Sentinel. …
Navigation Reference System (NRS) The NRS is a system of waypoints for use within the United States for flight planning and navigation without reference to ground based navigational aids. These waypoints are located in a grid pattern along defined latitude and longitude lines and are available for use at or above FL180 by aircraft capable of point?to?point navigation.