Universal Weather

JULY 31, 2025

The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is a foundational model in aviation, used to calibrate aircraft instruments and set performance benchmarks. While the ISA is theoretical, it provides a consistent reference for atmospheric conditions—including temperature, pressure, and density—across different altitudes. Knowing how ISA works and how deviations from standard conditions impact performance is critical to safe and efficient flight planning, especially at high altitudes or in hot conditio

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 31, 2025

My first logbook entry in 1992 records a flight in a Beechcraft Skipper , its compact cockpit and low-wing design thrilling for a novice pilot. The scent of avgas, the hum of the 4-cylinder engine, and my instructor’s calm guidance defined that day. Aviation then was a realm of VOR needles, paper charts, and the pure joy of stick-and-rudder flight. The skies felt timeless, yet three decades have transformed small-aircraft aviation in ways I never imagined as I gripped the Skipper’s yoke.

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AV Web

JULY 31, 2025

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners in Sheridan, Indiana, officially acquired the Sheridan Airport on July 14, as air traffic in the region continues to grow. County officials say the acquisition is a strategic investment aimed at addressing increasing aviation needs driven by population and economic growth. “Hamilton County currently sees more than 41,000 aircraft movements annually, a number expected to grow with the county’s continued population and economic expansion,” County Councilo

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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. The emergence of ITA Airways, Italy’s new flag carrier born from the ashes of Alitalia, and its subsequent acquisition by Lufthansa has dominated public attention.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 31, 2025

Ambitious airline startup Riyadh Air is supposed to launch flights before the end of 2025. The carrier’s launch timeline had been delayed, due to Boeing 787 delivery delays (which all airlines are dealing with), presumably combined with some delays with installing the carrier’s custom interiors , given all the supply chain constraints. Along those lines, we’re starting to get more of a sense of when Riyadh Air will launch flights, as it could be less than three months away… Riyadh Air secures Ri

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

Airbus is sticking to its 2025 aircraft delivery target despite the number of aircraft waiting for engines continuing to rise. The European manufacturer published its half-year results on July 30, 2025, restating its ambition to deliver around 820 commercial aircraft this year. Commenting on the latest round of results the CEO of Airbus Guillaume Faury confirmed that 60 aircraft were complete and awaiting engines outside the factory.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

On this day in aviation history, July 31, 1941, the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura took to the skies for its maiden flight. A twin-engine medium bomber, the Ventura was developed during the early years of World War II for patrol bombing missions. Based on the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, the Ventura first entered combat service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in late 1942.

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid , the 263rd episode is now available for your listening pleasure.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

Emirates has officially launched its new daily flights to Hangzhou city, making it the fifth gateway in mainland China and further expanding its East Asia network. On July 31, 2025, Emirates announced that this marks the airline’s second new destination in under a month, following the addition of Shenzhen. “Adding two new gateways within just one month is a major milestone that underscores our deepening commitment to the Chinese mainland,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief C

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

Aviation News – In a rare and historic moment, the USS Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas welcomed a new addition to its flight deck.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

A nationwide air traffic control failure caused significant flight delays and cancellations across the United Kingdom, sparking calls for the CEO of the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) to step down. On July 30, 2025, a “technical issue” at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) center, which is the main air traffic control provider in the UK, caused hundreds of flights to be canceled at major airports nationwide, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Newcastle, Manchester, and m

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AV Web

JULY 31, 2025

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to address long-standing issues in its oversight of SkyWest Airlines’ maintenance practices. Published on July 28, the report highlights persistent gaps in how the FAA monitors and enforces compliance with maintenance and safety standards at the nation’s largest regional carrier.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

After earning your private pilot license, the next big step in your flying journey is obtaining an instrument rating. This allows you to fly in low visibility, through clouds, and under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Completing ground school is a key part of instrument training because the knowledge is specialized and technically challenging. Additionally, it is specifically designed to apply directly to flight lessons.

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

Aircraft lessor Azorra has signed a sale and purchase agreement with JetBlue to acquire 13 Embraer E190s and 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines. The deal expands the company's portfolio of mid-life regional jets and strengthens its position in the E-Jet market.

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

Aviation News — The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a American Airlines CRJ700 passenger aircraft earlier this year in Washington, D.C., was.

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

Bombardier, one of the largest manufacturers of private jets, has just released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Most notably, Bombardier's backlog has increased by $1.9 billion compared to the prior quarter. This largely stems from an order for 50 aircraft with accompanying services placed at the end of June.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam experienced “significant turbulence” over the US Midwest, resulting in 25 passengers being taken to hospital. The airline announced in a statement that the incident happened on the evening of July 30, 2025. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900neo, registered as N422DZ, had to divert to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota.

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

A routine KLM flight from Stockholm to Amsterdam turned into a dramatic emergency landing this morning after smoke was detected in one of the aircraft’s.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

Air Astana and China Southern Airlines signed a codeshare agreement on July 29, 2025, which will cover the routes both carriers operate between their two respective countries. This partnership covers services operated by Air Astana from Almaty (ALA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) and Urumqi (URC) as well as Astana (NQZ) to Beijing.

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AOPA

JULY 31, 2025

Epic Aircraft announced July 21 the FAA has certified its single-engine, turbine E1000 AX, with deliveries beginning while EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was underway.

Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

After hearing evidence on day one of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing into what caused a deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk, a senator accused the Federal Aviaton Administration (FAA) and US Army of a “string of systemic failures”. Senator Maria Cantwell, the ranking Democrat in the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, posted the comments on July 30, 2025, as the NTSB heard evidence about helicopter routes around Ronald Rea

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Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

The Airbus A350-1000 is the second-longest aircraft Airbus has ever built, measuring in with a fuselage length of almost 74 meters. Airbus designed the A350-1000 to compete with Boeing's 777-300ER - which has a slightly longer fuselage and similar seating capacity - adding 23 feet of length to the base A350-900 model.

Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, military officials confirmed. “At 1830 [6:30 p.m. PDT], an F-35C attached to the VFA-125 Rough Raiders went down not far from NAS Lemoore,” the base said in a statement. “We can confirm the pilot successfully ejected and is safe. There are no additional affected personnel.

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Navy’s most advanced stealth fighter, an F‑35C Lightning II, crashed during a routine training mission near Naval Air Station.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 31, 2025

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2021 Cirrus SR22 G1. For pilots seeking a cutting-edge personal aircraft that blends speed, safety, and sophistication, this Cirrus SR22 G1 makes a compelling case.

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World Airline News

JULY 31, 2025

SEATTLE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines is further expanding our network between California and the Pacific Northwest with seven new routes starting this October. We’ve added three new flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport, located north of downtown Los Angeles, to destinations in Oregon and Washington state. As the holiday season gets underway, we’ll offer new wintertime service linking sunny San Diego and snowy Sun Valley.

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AV Web

JULY 31, 2025

Anh-Thu Nguyen, founder of Asian Women in Aerospace & Aviation and the first Vietnamese woman to complete a solo flight around the world, died in a plane crash Wednesday in Greenwood, Indiana, according to authorities. Nguyen was on the second leg of her global journey, flying from Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) to Pennsylvania, when the accident occurred.

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

A humanitarian mission in Venezuela turned into a devastating aviation tragedy on July 31, 2025, when a military transport aircraft crashed in the remote southern.

Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

Alaska Airlines will launch seven new routes from California, including three from Hollywood Burbank Airport , expanding its network from the Golden State to the Pacific Northwest. Launching between October 2025 and January 2026, five routes will operate year-round, while two are offered during the winter season.

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Aviation News

JULY 31, 2025

The NATO Tiger Meet 2025 is set to take place at Beja Air Base in Portugal.

Simple Flying

JULY 31, 2025

Severe turbulence injured 25 passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday evening. The Airbus A330-900 encountered the turbulence about 40 minutes into the flight as it was cruising at 37,000 feet over Wyoming. It was forced to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport where it was met by emergency vehicles to take the injured to local hospitals.

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AV Web

JULY 31, 2025

A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed Wednesday morning near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California. According to a Navy statement, the pilot successfully ejected and is in stable condition. No other personnel were injured in the incident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the Navy has not yet disclosed the purpose of the flight at the time of the accident.

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BAA Training

JULY 31, 2025

Whether you’re piloting a fixed-wing aircraft, such as the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, or operating a commercial jet, like the Airbus A320, all aircraft share the same five basic parts that make flight possible. The post What Are the 5 Basic Parts of an Aircraft? A Quick Review appeared first on BAA Training.

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Alaska Air

JULY 31, 2025

Alaska is further expanding our network connecting destinations across the Pacific Northwest and California with new routes that start flying in October. The post Alaska Airlines announces new routes connecting California and the Pacific Northwest appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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AOPA

JULY 31, 2025

The Spirit SE–1, a new, visually stunning light sport aircraft, unexpectedly appeared at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, and Spirit Engineering President and CEO Steve Wood was beaming.

One Mile at a Time

JULY 31, 2025

We’ve seen a recent trend whereby airlines have introduced a “business class plus” product , taking advantage of the extra space in the first row of business class, to create a differentiated experience. Along those lines, American recently rolled out a new business class product on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s. For the first time (well, unless we’re gong to go back to the US Airways A330 days), the airline has introduced a “business class plus” product, known as Flagship Suite Preferred.

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Aerotime

JULY 31, 2025

Brazilian planemaker Embraer has avoided an increase from 10% to 50% in US import tariffs after President Donald Trump carved out an exemption for aircraft. On July 30, 2025, President Trump announced a US emergency citing recent “policies, practices, and actions” by Brazil that “constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy”.

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