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This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces announced on social media that an F-35I Adir jet belonging to the Israeli Air Force shot down an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran. מטוס […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that an Israeli F-35I fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 aircraft, marking what officials described as the first fighter-to-fighter aerial engagement of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. According to the IDF, the Russian-made Yak-130 operated by the Iranian Air Force was intercepted and destroyed […]
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 04MAR26 Breeze Airways last week extended schedule listing into mid-September 2026, including the launch of 17 routes from early-July 2026, with Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Planned operations as follows.Cincinnati – Greenville/Spartanburg eff 03JUL26 2 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Birmingham AL eff 03JUL26 1 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Charleston SC eff 02JUL26 3 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Greenville/Spartanburg eff 0
The design differences between the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, and why the two planes are so different.
Brussels Airlines is set to enhance the on-board passenger experience across both short-haul and long-haul flights. The Loft, the award-winning lounge in Brussels, will benefit from a complete renovation, while free, high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi will be available for all passengers. Elevated Premium Economy The most significant investment goes to Premium Economy on long-haul flights. Improved […] The post Brussels Airlines to Revamp On-board Passenger Experience in 2026 appeared first on Travel Rad
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 04MAR26 Air Tahiti Nui on Tuesday (03MAR26) announced service resumption to Australia, as the carrier opens reservations for Papeete (Tahiti) – Sydney route. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to operate this route twice weekly, effective 14DEC26.TN301 PPT1210 – 1745+1SYD 789 14TN302 SYD2010 – 0625PPT 789 25The carrier last served Sydney until 2009.
Ryanair has reiterated that Croatia must abolish its passenger departure tax and reduce Public Service Obligation (PSO) spending in order to secure further growth from the low cost carrier. The airline’s Chief Commercial Office, Jason McGuiness, said, “The market is extremely competitive, and Croatia must remain competitive if it wants to continue growing. There are concrete steps the government can take, such as abolishing the 1.8-euro tax per departing passenger, which is not imposed by any ot
Initial findings from the investigation into the loss of three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles over Kuwait… The post Kuwaiti F/A-18 may have mistakenly shot down three USAF F-15Es: WSJ appeared first on AeroTime.
The four-minute video, which premiered on 28 February, is filmed mostly on board aircraft and focuses more on Qantas’ reputation for safety, with scenes also including an opening sequence on the runway at Western Sydney Airport and shots inside Qantas training centres.
Originally due in 2020, the 777X is now set to roll out a whopping seven years late
PLD Space has raised $209 million to ramp up production of the Spanish startup’s Miura 5 launch vehicle, marking the largest funding round for a European space company announced so far this year. The post PLD Space raises $209 million to shift into serial rocket production appeared first on SpaceNews.
A special taskforce has been established to assist in the evacuations, should Australian citizens within the affected countries be deemed under immediate threat.
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and guest host Bethany Alvaro examine the Iran conflict’s impact on aviation and ask whether Australian airlines and travellers have put too many of their eggs in the Gulf’s basket.
Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.
The FAA wants to cut flights at O'Hare this summer.
It was perhaps no coincidence that the CEO of Finnair, Turkka Kuusisto, chose the four-year anniversary of Russia’s… The post Finnair CEO hails Finnish Sisu for airline’s ‘double crisis’ bounce back appeared first on AeroTime.
Published at 2000PST 03MAR26 / 0400GMT 04MAR26Surinam Airways in Northern summer 2026 season plans to maintain leased Airbus A340-600 aircraft service on Paramaribo – Amsterdam route, operated by German carrier USC. On/after 29MAR26, the airline continues to serve this route 3 times weekly.PY994 PBM1750 – 0750+1AMS 346 35PY994 PBM2100 – 1100+1AMS 346 7PY993 AMS1020 – 1450PBM 346 357
The airline is fed up with bad manners.
Published at 1900PST 03MAR26 / 0300GMT 04MAR26Skyhigh Dominicana in April 2026 plans to launch new service to Surinam, where the airline to inaugurate Santo Domingo – Paramaribo route on 16APR26. Embraer E190 aircraft to serve this route twice weekly.DO650 SDQ1400 – 1800PBM E90 7DO650 SDQ2000 – 2359PBM E90 4DO651 PBM0100 – 0300SDQ E90 5DO651 PBM1900 – 2100SDQ E90 7
The aircraft is one of the most iconic in commercial aviation history.