Becoming an airline pilot takes years of commitment to studies and tens of thousands of dollars to pay for flight training before finally reaching the cockpit of a commercial airliner. After all that time, choosing the right carrier to sign on the dotted line with can be a complex decision.Continue Reading
While the skies of the United Kingdom are peaceful almost every single day of the year, that doesn’t mean that the Royal Air Force is resting on its laurels. Quick Reaction Alert fighter jets have only scrambled a handful of times in the past year to defend the UK’s airspace,Continue Reading
TheUnited States Air Force has some of the largest and most famousmilitary bases anywhere in the world. But when it comes down to size, the question is which one is ultimately the largest of all the air bases. In this article, we are going to break down the seven biggestContinue Reading
Some Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve squadrons are being retired from flying fighter jets as the US Air Force is recapitalizing its fleet to modernize aircraft, unit missions, and strategic capabilities. This transition is hotly contested by the leadership of Guard and Reserve units as well as lawmakers.Continue Reading
Many of the US Air Force’s refueling wings are still flying the KC-135 Stratotanker, which was made in the Eisenhower era and is rapidly approaching an average age of 70. Recent midair mishaps and structural wear have made the KC-135 increasingly dangerous to operate. Yet its replacement, the Boeing KC-46Continue Reading
The 777 succeeded Boeing’s first widebody twinjet, the 767, and showed the world just how great the platform could be for both the economics of the notoriously volatile flying business and the satisfaction of flyers. The success of the 777 series directly contributed to the end of its larger quadjetContinue Reading
The year 2026 has seen an unexpected wave of second-guessing, order cuts, and outright cancellations from potential partners in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The fifth-generation Lightning II stealth fighter is meant to be a universal platform that provides a game-changer for the US and its allies.Continue Reading
American Airlines has ended its booking policy that allowed passengers buying a ticket as little as two days before departure to cancel and receive a full refund within 24 hours of purchase. It now follows the minimum legally mandated policy that other legacy carriers already defer to, according to CBSContinue Reading