Aerotime

JULY 1, 2025

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is ordering up to 55 Embraer E-195 E2 aircraft (45 firm orders and 10 options), SAS CEO Anko van der Werff announced at a press conference in Copenhagen on July 1, 2025. The airline executive named the E2s performance and fuel efficiency as two of the main factors for this choice.

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Aerotime

MAY 28, 2025

Brazils third-largest airline, Azul Linhas Areas (Azul), has announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New York court on May 28, 2025, as the company struggles with a debt burden that is reported to have reached $5.56 The airline also has 35 Embraer E2s and 44 ERJ-190s on its books, although 27 are listed as parked.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Boeing has delivered its 100 th 767-300BCF Converted Freighter to the worlds largest operator of the aircraft type, SF Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the projects 17-year history. Based at Shenzhen Bao’an International (SZX), SF Airlines operates 19 767-300BCFs and 77 air cargo planes in total, according to ch-aviation.

Cargo

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The 56 aircraft that participated in the 1914 competition presented a wide range of aviation innovations, ranging from assisted starting mechanisms, automatic carburetors, basic stabilization systems, and many other innovations that purported to benefit aviation safety.

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Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed its airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The directive also includes halting purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies.

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Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2025

The results show a more positive outlook for the carrier, with revenues increasing and a more optimistic tone coming from the airlines senior management for the remainder of 2025. Revenue from the Groups passenger airlines rose by 6% in the first quarter of 2025 to 5.9 The adjusted EBIT margin improved to -8.9% from -11.5%

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Aerotime

APRIL 25, 2025

The X-66 design incorporated extra-long, thin wings stabilized by diagonal struts, known as a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept, and there were high hopes that its development could lead to more efficient and sustainable aircraft. aviations technological leadership, the space agency stated.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2025

United Airlines is nearly two weeks into a catering disruption at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) , and the situation has yet to stabilize. The airline recently switched to a new catering service provider, LSG Sky Chefs, but the transition has left flights departing without meals, drinks, or basic galley supplies.

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Aerotime

MARCH 6, 2025

There were many positives for Europes largest airline conglomerate to savor but clearly there is a feeling that more could have been achieved if events had unfolded in its favor. Lufthansa Group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss and Eurowings, said its operating profit fell from 2.7 billion ($40.5

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2025

While other airlines have decided to cease operating to Tel Aviv, citing safety concerns for passengers and crew, Air France will be re-introducing its daily flight from Paris to Tel Aviv using 328-seat Boeing 777-200ERs.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Starting from 2030 and beyond, 90% of Boeing and Airbus orders are directly owned by airlines, Ziemelis noted, emphasizing that ASG cannot afford to place speculative orders and wait until 2031 or 2032 to receive aircraft. The organizations network expansion is ongoing, with new developments in Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

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Aerotime

JULY 17, 2025

German-based leisure airline Condor has placed an order for four additional long-haul A330-900neo aircraft from Airbus as part of its strategy to focus on long-haul flights. According to a statement published by the airline on July 17, 2025, the Supervisory Board approved the order earlier this week.

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Simple Flying

JULY 24, 2025

Travel demand has steadied, according to Southwest Airlines, despite the airline's second-quarter earnings and revenue falling short of Wall Street's projections. The airline Board of Directors also authorized a new $2.0 billion share buyback program, expected to be completed over the next two years.

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Aerotime

JUNE 22, 2025

The airline will reduce 118 weekly flights across 19 routes and suspend services on three routes until at least July 15, 2025. The carrier stated that it aims to enhance operational stability and minimize last-minute disruptions for passengers. Air India has announced a temporary cut in its narrow-body flight operations.

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Aerotime

APRIL 28, 2025

Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock Airbus states that with the objectives of both signed deals in operation, it aims to ensure stability of supply for its commercial aircraft programmes through a more sustainable way forward, both operationally and financially, for key Airbus work packages. billion under the terms of the agreement.

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Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

US low-cost airline Avelo Airlines has announced the opening of a new base at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in the US state of North Carolina. With the new base comes seven new nonstop routes for the airline, which operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 737s. Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 6.6

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Aerotime

MAY 27, 2025

Middle Eastern low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced a partnership with Mbank to accept payment for travel on the airlines services using the cryptocurrency AE Coin. The airline states that the partnership represents a revolutionary leap in digital payments, offering a seamless, secure booking experience through AE Coin.

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Aerotime

MAY 30, 2025

The companys current production rate of 38 units per month has been pegged at that level by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) following the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plug door blowout in January 2024. Boeings CEO has stated that the planemaker is set to increase the monthly production rate of its 737 MAX family of narrowbodied aircraft.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many airlines are now implementing hiring freezes and taking other precautions, raising questions about the unpredictable future. That said, it is likely to stabilize over the next two to three years. AirExplore is well-positioned to assist airlines in these fast-developing regions with flexible, scalable solutions, notes Stulajter.

Cargo

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On the vertical stabilizer itself, the iconic Delta widget logo remains, although depicted in silver rather than the usual red hues. Dirk Grothe According to the airline, N589DT is due to be delivered to the carrier in March 2025 as the company marks the 100th anniversary of its first commercial service.

Tail

Aerotime

MAY 29, 2025

In April 2025, following the departure of airBaltic CEO, Martin Gauss, the airlines COO Pauls Cltis was announced as interim chief executive, tasked with steadying the ship after his predecessor lost the confidence of the companys majority shareholder, the Latvian government. I gave everything and I would do it again.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

These are not just financial transactions, they are an investment in our vision and commitment to building an airline for generations. These strategic investments represent a pivotal milestone in our journey and ensure long-term financial stability, enabling us to continue building a sustainable, future-focused business.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

A tailless aircraft is a fixed-wing airplane without a horizontal stabilizing surface. With this type of aircraft, the functions of longitudinal stability and control are incorporated into the main wing. A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

The fact that over the last few decades Italy has struggled to consolidate a home-grown airline sector has not deterred investors from eyeing the opportunities offered by one of Europe’s largest air travel markets. We are still a small airline, but growing fast,” Di Perna told AeroTime. Our target for 2025 is 3.5 million passengers.

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Aerotime

JULY 6, 2025

In a statement to Reuters , Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council denounced the move as a unilateral attempt to “change the status quo” in the strait, calling it “unjustified” and a threat to regional stability. The island maintains that any modification to the M503 route or its extensions must be jointly discussed.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

While visual approaches are commonly used in both airline and general aviation operations, their informal nature can lead to reduced situational awareness and decreased vigilance, especially when flown to unfamiliar airports or in challenging environmental conditions.

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Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

Air India has revealed images of the carriers first retrofitted Airbus A320neo aircraft which has been re-introduced into the airlines operational fleet after a complete cabin refit in line with airline owner Tata Groups new product specifications and standards. The airline hopes to complete the wide-body retrofit plan by mid-2027.

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Aerotime

JULY 8, 2025

Inbound tourism to Northern Cyprus will be given a boost after the authorities in the Turkish-controlled section of the Mediterranean island signed a new deal with Turkish Airlines and its budget subsidiary, AJet (formerly known as Anadolu Jet).

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. However, as economic conditions fluctuate and airlines reassess their staffing needs, some have paused or reduced hiring. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 18, 2025

Given the compounding circumstances that Air India is facing, to ensure stability of our operations, better efficiency and to minimise inconvenience to passengers, Air India has decided to reduce its international services on widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks.

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Aviation News

JUNE 30, 2025

local time, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (flight VN7205, reg. VN‑A863)  VN‑A863) taxiing for takeoff to Ho Chi Minh City struck the vertical stabilizer of. Incident Overview On June 27, 2025, around 2:23 p.m.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

The YB-60 suffered from flight control and handling issues and lacked the speed and stability of its Boeing counterpart. An airliner adaptation of the YB-60 was proposed by Convair, but its wingspan and weight would have required unacceptable airport infrastructure changes beyond those required for the upcoming Boeing 707.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 31, 2025

The onset of coronavirus had huge implications for airlines around the world, as the sudden and sharp drop in passenger demand hit carriers' finances hard.

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Aerotime

APRIL 7, 2025

airBaltic confirmed the move on April 7, 2025, in a press release, reassuring passengers that the decision will not impact operations, and that the airline remains a strategically important enterprise for Latvia, its majority shareholder. airBaltic continues its operations with unwavering commitment to achieving its strategic goals.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Initial reports indicate that a Delta Airlines CRJ-900, operating as Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), was involved in the incident. Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. Minnesota to Toronto. One wonders how exactly a plane could flip over on landing.

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Aerotime

JULY 21, 2025

Formerly known as Cambodia Angkor Air, the airline officially rebranded to Air Cambodia in January 2025. The airline added that the golden yellow accent is a royal color and a traditional symbol of prosperity in Cambodia. Air Cambodia is majority-owned by the Cambodian government, with a 51% stake.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Whether you’re dreaming of flying for an airline or exploring charter opportunities, understanding the difference is a must. From day one, our training gets you ready for both structured airline paths and flexible charter flying. FAA Part 121 governs large scheduled air carriers—think Delta, FedEx, regional airlines.

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