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Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Kabul, Afghanistan, making it the latest airline to open a route to the Afghan capital.  The new service will begin on December 18, 2025, in response to the “growing demand for travel between the UAE and Afghanistan”, the Emirati carrier announced in a statement on October 10, 2025.  Etihad claims that this service will support “trade, investment and cultural exchange”, while also making travel easier for large Afghan communities in the GCC, Australia, Europe, and the United States.  “Kabul represents another important step in Etihad’s strategy to expand access to markets…

The Army recently announced a slew of military occupational specialties, or MOSs, that are being added as eligible jobs within the service’s Civilian Acquired Skills Program, or ACASP, an initiative that allows soldiers with particular sets of skills to skip certain portions of training early in their Army careers. With the latest addition of 17 job specialties, which officially were added on Oct. 1, the number of jobs that qualify for the ACASP has climbed to 60. Under the program’s guidelines, qualified recruits, meaning those who acquired job-specific certifications or training as civilians, are eligible to go into the service…

In late 2023, British Airways revealed plans to open its own lounge in Miami, which is my home airport (so I take a special interest in the lounge situation here). There’s an exciting update now, as this lounge has just opened. Not only that, but this is one of the first two lounges globally to feature British Airways’ all-new lounge design motif. Basics of the new British Airways Lounge Miami Airport The British Airways Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) has just opened. The lounge is located in Concourse E, where British Airways flights depart from. After clearing security and…

Lufthansa has revealed a Boeing 787-9 adorned with a special 100th anniversary livery. The revelation was made in late-September by the German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding member and this came with the release of a promotional video that details the spectacular new paint scheme in all of its glory. source

United Airlines has staked its claim to being the true US flag carrier by announcing a raft of new European destinations launching in Summer 2026.  On October 9, 2025, United Airlines said it was “leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any US carrier” as it confirmed four new routes to Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain.  From Summer 2026, United will begin nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Split in Croatia, Bari in Italy, Glasgow in Scotland and Santiago de Compostela in Spain.  “United has an unmatched international network, and we pride ourselves…

Anduril Industries is partnering with General Dynamics Land Systems to integrate its Spark Radar onto armored vehicles and other ground platforms, aiming to strengthen maneuver force protection against emerging threats such as drones and precision munitions.The collaboration brings Anduril’s radar and battle management technologies into GDLS’ vehicle designs from the start, rather than adding them after production. The companies said the integration is a step toward coordinated, multi-vehicle defense systems that connect sensors, radars and command nodes across formations.On the battlefield, loitering munitions, one-way attack drones and autonomous swarms can strike from multiple directions with little warning, Anduril said in…

British Airways operates quite a big lounge network globally. In recent years, the airline has been renovating its lounges, and overall, I’ve been impressed by the changes that have been made. However, the airline has now revealed an all-new design concept, which will be using for all lounges going forward. I’ve gotta say, I think the airline did a stellar job… British Airways showcases new lounge design in Dubai & MiamiBritish Airways recently opened a new lounge at Dubai International Airport (DXB), and is now opening a new lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). These are the first two lounges…

After a lengthy period of extended anticipation, SWISS has finally taken delivery of its first example of the Airbus A350-900. These modern widebody twinjets will be used to level up its long-haul fleet, and the first unit is expected to make its transatlantic bow to Boston as soon as November 20. SWISS, which has named its first Airbus A350-900 ‘Lausanne’ and painted it in a special wanderlust-themed livery, has a grand total of 10 examples of the type on order, with the remaining deliveries expected to take until 2031. As well as being a more modern and efficient long-haul aircraft,…

The French Navy has announced that its air defense frigate Alsace has successfully intercepted a supersonic target launched from a Rafale M fighter using an Aster 30 missile, confirming the vessel’s operational readiness and validating the interceptor’s performance against complex, high-speed threats.  The test, conducted off the French coast and revealed by the Ministry of Armed Forces on October 9, 2025, simulated a realistic attack scenario.   It involved a Rafale M from the Naval Aviation Test Center firing a modified MICA air-to-air missile, serving as a target drone. The missile provided a demanding supersonic profile, forcing Alsace to detect, track…

The Airbus A350 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft ever built, helping to establish European planemaker Airbus as the world’s biggest commercial aircraft manufacturer. Since the A350 entered service in 2015, Airbus has delivered almost 700 airframes and attracted more than 1,400 orders from 62 customers across the globe. When it made its debut, the A350 XWB (eXtra Wide Body) became the widest Airbus twinjet aircraft and remains so to this day. But its position as the newest widebody on the market will soon be taken by the Boeing 777X, which is expected to make its entry in…