Aviation Blog - Page 17

How many aircraft carriers does China have? Three are in service, a fourth is taking shape at Dalian, and the Pentagon says China aims for nine by 2035.

Flight attendant costume ideas for Halloween: Pan Am blue, Braniff Pucci, Southwest hot pants and 1930s capes, plus DIY, kids, plus-size and group looks.

The best airport lounges in the world in 2026, ranked, from Cathay Pacific’s The Wing to Chase Sapphire LGA, and exactly how to get into each one.

Famous pilots in history, ranked by 12 months of Wikipedia readership: Howard Hughes edges Amelia Earhart, and Sully outdraws the Red Baron.

Frontier vs Spirit compared on SEC and DOT data: losses, costs, cash, on-time rates and bumping, and why the worse-run airline is still flying.

Top Gun costume ideas for Halloween: Maverick, Goose, Iceman, Charlie, Rooster and Phoenix, plus couples, group, kids and dog looks to buy or DIY.

How many B-17s are still flying? Three of the 12,731 built, as of September 2026. Where each one is based, and why the other survivors stay grounded.

Japanese fighter jets in 2026, ranked: the F-35A, F-35B, F-15J and F-2, plus the T-4 trainer, the X-2 prototype and GCAP, with fleet sizes and speeds.

Spy planes ranked by impact: the U-2, SR-71, Spitfire PR, RC-135 and eight more that changed history, with verified specs and 2026 status.

Blue Angels vs Thunderbirds compared for 2026: the jets, top show speed, formations, pilots, bases, schedules and safety record, side by side.