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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a special new livery on one of its aircraft to celebrate the carrier’s 80th anniversary.  The aircraft in question, an Airbus A330-300 with registration LN-RKR, has had a blue hue applied across the length of its fuselage, with the carrier’s 1980s livery superimposed on top.  This historical paint scheme combines a stylized version of the flags of the three countries that founded the airline (Denmark, Sweden and Norway) as well as the lettering “SAS” in very large fonts. A large “80” has also been painted on the tail of the aircraft.  Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) The…

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A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in occupied Crimea on March 31, killing all 29 people on board, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.  Contact with the Antonov An-26 was lost at approximately 18:00 Moscow time during what the ministry described as a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula. Search and rescue teams subsequently located the wreckage, which had struck a cliff in the mountainous terrain of the peninsula. The ministry confirmed that six crew members and 23 passengers were killed, with no survivors reported.  Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti, citing the Defense Ministry, initially stated there was no evidence of external damage to the aircraft. Preliminary assessments…

April 01, 2026, 10:01 (UTC +3) Hegseth lifts suspension hours after Army announcement US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the Army’s decision within hours of the suspension being announced, declaring on X that the crews faced no further consequences. “Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots,” Hegseth wrote, reposting Kid Rock’s original video. The reversal came shortly after President Donald Trump was asked about the incident by reporters at the White House. Trump said he had not seen the video but added, “I’m sure they had a good time,” before acknowledging the flyby…

A pilot ejected safely from a US Air Force F-35 after reporting trouble maneuvering before the jet crashed north of Creech Air Force Base in southern Nevada on March 31, 2026, according to local media reports. Citing Nellis Air Force Base media operations, News 3 said the crash happened about 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs on the Nevada Test and Training Range. The outlet reported that the pilot was recovered and treated for minor injuries. The crash site was well away from populated areas. Indian Springs sits just outside the vast range complex used by the Air Force and…

The altitude at which an airplane flies will affect its flight characteristics. At high altitudes, they typically experience better fuel efficiency. The air is less dense at high altitudes, so airplanes generate less drag. At low altitudes, conversely, the dense air results in more drag and poorer fuel efficiency. Ground effect, however, can reduce the amount of drag an airplane generates at very low altitudes by 25% to 50%. An Introduction to Ground Effect Ground effect is a phenomenon that involves reduced drag and increased lift when an airplane flies near the surface. Because it involves flying at very low…

Etihad Airways seemingly has plans to introduce a higher density layout for one of its newest jets, and I can’t help but find this to be a quirky layout… Etihad will fly three-cabin, 194-seat Airbus A321LRs Abu Dhabi-based Etihad is growing at a fast pace at the moment. While Gulf carriers are known for their wide body jets, Etihad’s growth as of late has largely been with new narrow body aircraft. That’s because the airline is taking delivery of 30 Airbus A321LRs. These narrow body planes have good range, but what makes them unique is how they’re configured. Etihad has…

Lufthansa is currently trying to work on its passenger experience, particularly on long haul flights. We’re seeing the airline progressively roll out its new long haul Allegris cabin concept, which includes a new first class and new business class, among other things. However, that’s only part of what Lufthansa is changing, as the airline is also working on completely overhauling its soft product on long haul flights, which is long overdue. This is being rolled out progressively, and is now available in first class! So, what’s the new experience like? Let’s take a look, but first, a bit of background……

A few weeks ago we learned how IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers would be resigning. The Dutch national became CEO of India’s largest airline in 2022, but was ultimately pushed out after an operational meltdown that he was largely blamed for. Well, his replacement has now been named, and it’s a prolific character… IATA chief Willie Walsh will become IndiGo CEO IndiGo has announced that Willie Walsh will become the company’s new CEO, and he’ll start no later than August 3, 2026. Walsh is an Irish national and a longtime industry executive. He currently serves as the Director General of the…

In early 2025, Lufthansa Group acquired a 41% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways. Italy is an important market for all major European carriers, and it’s one where SkyTeam has historically been strongest, so Lufthansa Group wanted to change that. Shortly after that happened, ITA Airways left the SkyTeam alliance, with plans to eventually join the Star Alliance, and adopt Miles & More as its loyalty program. While we knew that ITA Airways would adopt Miles & More as its loyalty program as of April 1, we also now know that the airline will officially join the Star Alliance as of…