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A US Air Force Boeing C-32 transport aircraft carrying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall in the United Kingdom after a crack was discovered in the cockpit windscreen during a transatlantic flight, the Pentagon confirmed. The aircraft was en route to the United States from Belgium, where Hegseth had attended a NATO defense ministers’ meeting focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the Alliance’s air defense posture. “The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, said on X.…

The Army’s already-accelerated plan to field its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank will hit a major milestone before the end of next year with its first soldier touchpoint, a General Dynamics executive revealed Wednesday.Speaking at a panel alongside Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Danny Deep, executive vice president for Global Operations at GD, said a “pre-prototype” of the M1E3 would be sent to the fighting forces so they could kick the tires.“We’re going to have it fielded in the next 12 months for soldiers…

A couple of days ago, I covered how an Air India first class passenger reported having an absolutely awful experience, on one of the carrier’s longest routes, the 18-hour journey from Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ), with a refueling stop in Vienna (VIE). I’d like to provide an update, as Air India has apologized and has offered compensation, but it leaves something to be desired. Air India offers $116 apology for awful 18-hour flight As a reminder, an Air India first class passenger took to social media, to share what no doubt sounds like an unacceptable experience on a very…

In November, Cirium Diio data indicates that scheduled passenger carriers will have an average of 411 daily departures from the United States to Europe, which will be a record. Compared to the same month a year ago, takeoffs have risen by 3%, with an additional 12 daily services available. Compared to last November, 24 routes have been added. Some 11 are operated by US carriers. Five were launched by United Airlines, three by American Airlines, two by Delta Air Lines, and one by JetBlue. Many commencements were covered in my Weekly Routes article (see the most recent edition). Not Flown…

Innovative Solutions & Support has rebranded as Innovative Aerosystems, marking a new chapter for the Pennsylvania-based avionics manufacturer as it shifts its focus toward smarter, more integrated avionics systems.  The company formally announced the name change on October 14, 2025, coinciding with the opening of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. The new name, website, and brand identity highlight what CEO Shahram Askarpour described as the company’s next stage of growth — one centered on combining advanced avionics with smart, adaptable system architectures.  “Innovation has always been the driving force behind everything we do,” Askarpour said.…

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll encouraged soldiers and families to help the Army get “human stupidity” out of the way to improve life on installations. “We and you and soldiers and families can fix almost everything,” Driscoll said Tuesday during a forum on military families at the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army.“We just have to get human stupidity out of the way. You will be the ones to help us do that. You will be the ones on your bases and your communities pushing every single day to improve the foxhole. And we will try…

A SWISS crew took over the first class cabin to enjoy a meal together. Now, on the surface you might think that this sounds like something you’d expect at a US airline, but there’s a bit more to the story… SWISS crew gets creative during an extended ground stop A SWISS pilot who shares many aspects of his job on social media recently posted a video of the entire crew enjoying a meal together in the eight seat first class cabin of the Boeing 777-300ER. The tables are fully set with tablecloths, salt and pepper mills, and cutlery, and you’d…

Few aircraft have defined modern commercial flying quite like the Boeing 777-300ER. After two decades of service, Boeing has quietly ended production on one of the most successful widebody aircraft in aviation history. For passengers and airlines alike, this marks the end of an era, a jet that reshaped long-haul travel and connected continents. In this article, we’ll explore the 777-300ER’s journey from revolutionary debut to graceful retirement, and what its legacy means for the future of aviation. When the 777-300ER first entered service in 2004, it set new benchmarks in performance, range, and passenger comfort. Capable of flying over…

JERUSALEM — Rafael introduced the L-SPIKE 4X Launched Effect loitering missile at the AUSA exhibition in Washington this week.The newest addition to the Spike collection comes in two primary warhead configurations: anti-tank and multipurpose.According to Rafael’s announcement, the L-SPIKE 4X can be launched from legacy Spike launchers on air, land, and naval platforms, and can remain airborne for up to 25 minutes in loitering mode. The company also states that it can engage targets at ranges of up to 40km.Designed as an automated weapon, it includes an operator-support suite that emphasizes man-in-the-loop control. This enables a single operator to supervise…

As American Airlines prepares for its centenary year in 2026, the Fort Worth-based US ‘big three’ legacy carrier and oneworld founding member has taken an important step forward by revealing the special livery that it will use to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Known as ‘Flagship,’ the design will be applied to one of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER widebody twinjets, and put into service this November. The striking new paint scheme retains the silver base that is currently found on most American Airlines planes, but, in a retro throwback, features a lightning bolt cheat line that sees a bright streak run…