A new year creates an opportunity to set some aspirational goals. For the U.S. airline industry, these are five goals that make sense for the industry as it continues in its economy recovery.

On Dec. 29, Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed announced the Pakistan Air Force would unveil 25 newly imported “JS-10” jet fighters from China for the Republic Day parade on March 23. These jets, he added, would counter the 36 Dassault Rafale fighters India was receiving from France.

On the California Coast, an out-of-the-way Navy base between Los Angeles and San Francisco has an opportunity to become the Navy's next superbase?a new Navy Shipyard and modern-day maritime "Skunkworks."

United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby became the face of the airline industry in 2020, but for the stock market, the year belonged to the airline Kirby left, not the one he led.

There is renewed speculation that Iran may buy Sukhoi Su-35SE “Super Flankers” from Russia for its antiquated air force.

AirAsia Group?controlled by Malaysian tycoons Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun?expects a strong rebound in air travel across Southeast Asia next year as the cash-strapped budget carrier raises 974.5 million ringgit ($233 million) from a rights issue.

Just before Christmas, the FAA released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) regarding the start of 5G broadband service in 46 cities on January 5. It includes recommended action in the form of Notice To Air Missions (NOTAMs) restrictions which could dramatically curtail air transport operations.

A captured insurgent drone appears to be the simplest lethal improvised conversion yet ? nothing more than a plastic bottle, a piece of string and a hand grenade. Does this mean even the poorest can afford their own air force?

As of yesterday, President Biden signed a $768 billion defense policy bill into law that signals to the Pentagon critical issues for national security and a whopping $740 billion to the Department of Defense.

An announcement that 10,000 Russian troops on exercise were returning to base has been interpreted by some as indicating Moscow was pivoting from military to diplomatic efforts. Unfortunately, this is not supported by a close reading of the original announcement, nor the facts visible on the ground.