The new CDC requirement took effect on 3 November 2026. All passengers and operating crew travelling to or through the United States must declare whether they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 21 days. The United States has introduced a mandatory health declaration for everyone travelling on international flights…
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…
