Aviation Blog

How does Iron Dome work? A radar, a computer and the Tamir interceptor, plus the rule that matters most: rockets headed for empty ground are left alone.

Airplane pumpkin carving ideas for Halloween, from airliner silhouettes and biplane stencils to painted no-carve jets and runway-light mini pumpkins.

Pilot and flight attendant couples costume ideas: classic crew, 1960s jet age, Top Gun, Earhart, plus group crews of three to five, family and last-minute looks.

North Korea air force in 2026: every jet the KPAF flies, ranked, from its MiG-29s to 1950s MiG-17s, plus the copycat drones and radar plane.

The best handheld aviation radios for 2026: Icom IC-A25N, Yaesu FTA-850L, Icom IC-A16 and budget picks, compared on power, battery, NAV and price.

JFK vs LaGuardia compared for 2026: cost and time to Midtown, destinations, delays, fares and terminals, with a clear verdict on which to fly.

The busiest travel days of the year, from TSA’s own daily counts: why the Sunday after Thanksgiving beats every other day, plus the 2026-27 calendar.

The best aviation headsets for 2026: Bose A30, Lightspeed Zulu 4, David Clark ONE-X and budget picks from $100, compared on noise, weight and warranty.

Turkish air force fleet in 2026: its 238 F-16s, the last F-4 Phantoms, the Typhoons and KAAN fighters on order, and why it still has no F-35s.

Airplane costume ideas for kids, adults and babies: cardboard, inflatable and biplane builds, plus DIY tips and Halloween safety.