Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) may prohibit Chinese airlines bound for the United States from flying over Russia, according to a report by Reuters. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to eliminate what it considers an unfair advantage for Chinese carriers that are permitted to use Russian airspace. US airlines were banned from Russian airspace after Western nations imposed restrictions and sanctions that also prohibited Russian airlines from purchasing aircraft and spare parts following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Chinese airlines flying to both Europe and the United States have enjoyed an advantage, using less…

An Oregon Army National Guardsman who had had already set several world exercise records apparently set another one, for pushups, last month, according to the Oregon National Guard.Physician Assistant Major Tommy Vu, 38, completed the most chest-to-ground push-ups in an hour on Sept. 20, finishing with 1,721 repetitions at Coast Strength gym in West Salem, Oregon.“My goal was around 1,600, but I like to give myself a bit of headspace,” Vu said before making his attempt. “As the crowd gets into it, you know, the first half I do great,” he added.“The second half, I feed off of the energy…

In the interest of full disclosure, OMAAT earns a referral bonus for anyone that’s approved through some of the below links. These are the best publicly available offers (terms apply) that we have found for each product or service. Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of the bank, credit card issuer, airline, hotel chain, or product manufacturer/service provider, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Please check out our advertiser policy for further details about our partners, and thanks for your support! Link: Learn more about the Ink Business Cash®…

Jay Leno, a former comedian, host, and fan of fast cars, hosts a YouTube channel called Jay Leno’s Garage, an Emmy Award-winning series where he primarily reviews and compares cars and motorcycles, sharing his passion and expertise regarding classic vehicles, restorations, and supercars. The channel not only features ground-based vehicles, but on occasion features ones that fly, such as the Cirrus SR22T G7+, a single-engine general-aviation aircraft. The featured SR22T has tricycle landing gear, a red paint job, and sleek lines, giving it an attractive hot-rod appearance. Aside from looking good and appearing comfortable, the aircraft has some interesting things…

McEWEN, Tenn. — An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, authorities said, as secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning field of debris.The blast, which people reported hearing and feeling miles away, occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems in rural Tennessee. The company’s website says it makes and tests explosives at an eight-building facility that sprawls across wooded hills near Bucksnort, a town about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Nashville.“We do have several people at this time unaccounted for. We are trying to be mindful of families…

Last month, Lufthansa took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 featuring the long-awaited Allegris cabin. The aircraft is part of the airline’s wider fleet renewal program and is the first 787 in Lufthansa’s fleet to include the new interior. According to data from ch-aviation, the German flag carrier currently operates six Boeing 787-9s and has 29 additional on order, several of which are expected to join the fleet in the coming months. The Allegris program has been one of Lufthansa’s most delayed product launches. It was initially announced in 2017 and scheduled to debut on the Boeing 777X in 2020.…

The U.S. Army is accepting a donation of more than $1 million for the travel and lodging of soldiers attending a professional development conference in Washington next week, as active-duty forces prepare to potentially miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, officials tell Military Times. The donation will allow hundreds of soldiers to have the opportunity to attend and participate in the annual conference of the Association of the United States Army, a nonprofit professional development association that serves the military service branch, according to AUSA’s deputy director of media operations Tom McCuin.McCuin declined to comment on the amount of money…

Airline industry and travel trends evolve over time. Coming out of the pandemic, there are few words airline executives have used more than “premium” and “Europe” when it comes to describing where demand is strongest. In recent years, summer travel to Europe has been all the rage, and the growth opportunities almost seem endless. However, is that really the case, or how will this aspect of the industry evolve over the coming years? Americans are traveling to Europe at an unprecedented rate I don’t want to suggest that Europe was some uncharted continent for Americans before the pandemic (of course…

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said that the airline’s financial plans are intact, despite the initiation of a large-scale spending review in Saudi Arabia. Backed by equity from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the carrier is set to launch nonstop flights to London starting on October 26, with the opportunity to explore financing for around 182 jets through sustainability-linked debt. The airline will also be leasing some of these aircraft from leading aircraft asset managers. The airline is well-positioned to support the goal of welcoming 150 million tourists by 2030, when both Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup…

The U.S. Army has inked a contract with firearms company FN America, LLC to continue development of its Precision Grenadier System prototype, according to an announcement ahead of the U.S. Army Association’s annual conference.The agreement, officially a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice contract worth $2 million, advances development of a next-gen weapon system and ammunition the manufacturer claims will be a significant upgrade over past legacy grenade launcher iterations. The latest deal is expected to enable enhancements of the weapon’s reliability and ensure the platform can be seamlessly integrated with preexisting Army systems, according to the announcement. “Once developed and implemented,…