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INFORMATIONAL Jan 05, 2026 EU’s €15M Vision for the Future Multirole Light Aircraft (FMLA) by 2035 The European Union has officially signalled its intent to develop a new class of low-observable, cost-effective combat aviation. In a move aimed at bridging the capability gap between high-end fifth-generation fighters and low-intensity mission requirements, the European Defence Fund (EDF) has allocated €15 million for the initial competition and design phase of the FMLA. Read More →
NEWS Oct 17, 2024 Air Sierra Leone's 1st Airline Prepares for Inaugural London Service with Government Backing The Sierra Leone government is supporting the launch of the startup airline Air Sierra Leone (ASL), which is set to operate its first flight between Freetown and London Gatwick on December 2, 2024. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 10, 2024 Boom Supersonic: Bringing Supersonic Transport Back to the Future Boom will return supersonic air travel to the skies. The Boom Overture is their instrument of choice, a supersonic transport meant to carry 64-80 passengers at 1.7 times the speed of sound. Japan Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have ordered the aircraft. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 19, 2024 Aeroméxico Launches Nonstop Flights to Atlanta From Five Mexican Cities Passengers in Atlanta will receive more opportunities to visit Mexico through the introduction of multiple new nonstop routes this year. Aeroméxico plans to launch direct flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) from five Mexican cities in 2024, with the first two routes having already commenced on January 8. Aeroméxico's regional subsidiary, Aeroméxico Connect, will offer these routes daily with Embraer E-190 aircraft that can accommodate 99 passengers. Read More →