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Italy is set to become a major hub in the global F-35 ecosystem! 🇮🇹
In a landmark move, the Italian Ministry of Defense has officially designated Trapani-Birgi Air Base in northwestern Sicily as the site for the first-ever F-35 pilot training school outside the United States. This “Lightning Training Centre” will mirror the capabilities of the primary U.S. hub at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, marking a significant…
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✈️ Big win for travelers! American Airlines has officially launched FREE high-speed inflight Wi-Fi starting January 2026, sponsored by AT&T! 🚀
As of this week, AAdvantage® members can enjoy complimentary connectivity on most domestic flights – rolling out across all narrowbody aircraft and regional jets equipped with Viasat/Intelsat systems (that’s ~90% of the fleet right now). Widebodies are coming in spring! Log in at aainflight.com with your AAdvantage number, select “Free Wi-Fi,” and stream, work, or…
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The US aviation sector is facing yet another potential crisis as a partial government shutdown kicks in, threatening air traffic control (ATC) operations. Airlines are urgently pushing Congress to pass laws ensuring air traffic controllers and key FAA staff get paid during funding lapses—preventing the chaos seen in the record-breaking 43-day shutdown late last year….
Wheel Gone Mid-Takeoff! British Airways A350 Drops Tire in Las Vegas — But Flies Safely to London
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