In June 2025, at the NATO summit in The Hague, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the procurement of 12 x F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, capable of carrying B61-12 nuclear bombs, marking a significant strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture. This move, supporting 20,000 UK jobs, underscores the F-35A’s role in NATO’s deterrence strategy. Yet, the jet’s narrative is…
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…
Indonesia is poised to significantly revitalize its participation in South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program, with emerging indications that Jakarta is advancing toward the acquisition of 16 Block 2 aircraft to address a long-stalled joint development agreement. The initiative gained momentum following a high-level proposal by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during bilateral discussions with…
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…
