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North America’s widebody race is led by American, Delta, United, UPS, and FedEx—proof that long-haul power is still a mix of passengers and freight. full article in the first comment.

The MiG-21’s last act is quiet: after decades as the Cold War’s workhorse, aging fleets, safety issues, and modern replacements are pushing it out of the skies. full article in the first comment.

Delta has paused JFK–Tel Aviv service again, with the route now set to return June 1 amid regional tensions. full article in the first comment.

Iran’s submarine fleet is built for stealth, not parity: about 28–30 diesel-electric subs, led by Tareq, Fateh, Ghadir and Nahang classes for chokepoint warfare. full article in the first comment.

Emirates skips the 737 MAX by design: its hub-and-spoke model runs on large widebodies, while flydubai handles regional narrowbody routes. full article in the first comment.

Etihad is going ultra-long-haul in 2026, pushing nonstop flights past 16 hours and expanding its Abu Dhabi hub to key North America routes. full article in the first comment.

US Navy supercarriers aren’t just huge—they’re flying cities built for nonstop combat power, with Ford-class leading the pack in aircraft capacity and sortie generation. full article in the first comment.

Beneath the ocean, nuclear submarines are the ultimate stealth weapons—months underwater, near-invisible, and powerful enough to shape global deterrence. full article in the first comment.

United’s 2026 long-haul playbook is all about smarter reach: 22-hour itineraries, same-plane stopovers, and new links to Asia-Pacific cities. full article in the first comment.

Ukraine's SunRay laser could zap drones out of the sky in seconds—offering a fast, low-cost answer to the war's cheapest threat. full article in the first comment.