Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

Originally, the Airline Pilot Club (APC) was established back in 2019 to create a community of aspiring pilots, enabling Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and airlines to discover the next generation of aviators. However, through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it has since matured into a more complex entity. Since APC’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Cedric Paillard, stepped into the role in January 2025, the company has continued to solidify its position as a global leader

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AV Web

JULY 30, 2025

U. S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex) introduced legislation yesterday meant to address factors that led to the fatal January 29 midair collision on the approach path to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. Pivotal to the new legislation would be a mandate that military aircraft operating near certain airports would be required to have and use operable Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipme

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Learn to Fly

JULY 30, 2025

At the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture , the US Transportation Secretary, FAA officials, and the EAA held a joint press conference to announce the final version of the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) , which published on July 24, 2025. Though most of the new and revised rules won’t go into effect until October, with some waiting until July of 2026, MOSAIC should make a huge difference in the future of general aviation.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

NASA researchers are simulating crashes to study the optimal materials for a new generation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. Per a recent media release , the space agency in June dropped a full-scale aircraft body—modeled after an eVTOL air taxi—from a 35-foot gantry at its Langley Research Center in Virginia. According to NASA, the materials behaved as expected by computer simulation predictions.

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Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

oeing reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $22.7 billion, marking a 35% year‑on‑year increase, driven by 150 commercial aircraft deliveries—up from 92 in the same period.

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Universal Weather

JULY 30, 2025

Long-range aviation weather forecasting has become significantly more accurate in recent years. While these forecasts are typically developed three to five days prior to a flight, they can offer crucial insights for planning routes, fuel loads, alternates, and overflight permits. When interpreted by experienced professionals, long-range forecasts are powerful tools in the early phases of flight planning.

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Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

Aviation News— The U.S. Air Force’s newest special operations aircraft, the OA-1K Skyraider II, is undergoing rigorous developmental testing at Eglin Air Force Base. Managed.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

On July 30, 1958—67 years ago today—the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight. Built in Canada by de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., the Caribou was specifically designed for tactical cargo transport and short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations. Its rugged design and exceptional performance on short, unimproved runways made it highly valuable to both military and civilian operators around the world.

Center of Gravity

Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

A big part of becoming a pilot is learning how to handle emergency situations. Flying is statistically the safest form of transportation, but it doesn’t come without risk. Part of being a safety professional is understanding these risks and preparing for the possibility that things could go wrong. In commercial aviation, rules about what supplies have to be on board an airplane are highly regulated.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

One of the top qualities of the Airbus A350 widebody series, at least if you ask pilots and operators like Cathay Pacific, is its exceptionally slow approach and landing speed coupled with a short ground roll. That performance feature allows flights to haul more cargo or land at airports with short runways and makes operations both more flexible and profitable for carriers as well as improving safety for pilots.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

A new survey has found United Kingdom general aviation pilots’ top three safety concerns to be midair collisions, weather, and skill fade. The 2025 General Aviation Survey, conducted by experts at London-based Astral Aviation Consulting, included a broad spectrum of aviators from aircraft owners to student pilots and instructors. The survey revealed that pilot concerns differed from the U.K.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia-based start-up airline, Riyadh Air, has selected EPCOR, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), to provide full maintenance support for the APS5000 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The long-term agreement covers comprehensive MRO and modification services, on-wing support, line replaceable unit (LRU) coverage, and availability of the APS5000 APU.

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Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

Aviation Nerws – Airbus SE reported its financial results for the six months ending June 30, 2025, on July 30. The aerospace group recorded revenues of €29.6 billion, up.

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Tillamook Air Museum is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of a combat-proven AV-8B Harrier II (BuNo 165002), marking a significant enhancement to its expanding collection of historically important military aircraft. This aircraft will be flown directly from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, a key U.S. Navy research and test facility located in California’s Mojave Desert.

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AV Web

JULY 30, 2025

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reported today that the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) recently announced that border overflight exemption applications can now be accessed on the electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) web portal. The move represents the latest effort by CBP to ease red tape in negotiating the overflight procedure.

Plane and Pilot

JULY 30, 2025

Long before the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Hawker Siddeley Harrier , or the more recent Lockheed Martin F-35B jump jets, the concept of a fighter that could launch from a ship’s deck, fight off the enemy, and return was high on the priority list for the U.S. Navy. Since the early 1930s warships from around the world had launched light scout planes from catapults mounted on the deck to search for the enemy and deck gun crews.

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Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

The government of Kazakhstan is preparing to launch a national cargo-only airline, according to local media reports. The project, which has been publicly endorsed by president Tokayev of Kazakhstan, will count on the financial backing of Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund. The new carrier is expected to start operating at some point in early 2026.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

Whether in person or online, ground school provides the essential theoretical knowledge required to pass the FAA written test, which is necessary for obtaining a private pilot certificate, an airline transport pilot certificate, and every certificate and rating in between. The knowledge exam is a prerequisite for your practical test (i.e., check ride) and covers topics across the aeronautical knowledge areas needed for the certificate or rating you are pursuing.

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Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

United Airlines flight attendants have voted against a new labor agreement that offered an immediate pay raise of at least 26% along with other enhancements to their working conditions. In a statement released on July 29, 2025, the 28,000 flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) expressed that they need “substantial improvements as soon as possible” if they are to consider accepting the deal.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

Bloomberg News is reporting that operators of the Airbus A380 are facing serious reliability issues with the jet. The Airbus A380 is, of course, the largest passenger airliner ever built. This immense size, combined with the superjumbo's technological advancements, makes it an incredibly complex aircraft. Now, over 20 years after the A380 took its first flight, airlines are beginning to feel the pain of that complexity.

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Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

Qatar Airways is adding 94 extra weekly flights to its winter schedule with 16 destinations across the globe set to benefit from the boost. The Qatari flag carrier announced on July 30, 2025, that the increase in travel to over 15 destinations was due to increase in demand for its services from travelers all around the world. One of the big winners is London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) with two extra daily flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) scheduled for winter 2025, increasing the number

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Pilot Institute

JULY 30, 2025

An important aspect of drone operations is calibrating your drone’s Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Calibration may seem technical and mundane, but it helps to transform your drone from a machine into a precise instrument. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of IMU calibration and explain what the IMU is, why it’s important, and how to calibrate it correctly.

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Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in central California on the evening of July 30, 2025, the service confirmed in a brief statement. “We can confirm the pilot successfully ejected and is safe,” NAS Lemoore said in a statement. “There are no additional affected personnel.” The incident occurred at approximately 18:30 local time just outside the airfield.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

Both the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X are set to revolutionize the long-haul carrier market. While the 777X is larger with a higher capacity and wider cabin, the A350 still appears to be the better choice for fuel efficiency and longer overall range. Both aircraft have similarities, but the 777X will boast more space, folding wingtips, and the most powerful engines.

Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

From July 30, 2025, a three-day National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing will seek to gather further information regarding what caused a deadly mid-air collision between an American Eagle passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter earlier this year. The two aircraft collided over the Potomac River in Washington on January 29, 2025, as the PSA Airlines-operated flight, with 64 people onboard, was just half a mile away from landing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

Question: I started flight training 10 years ago, getting a medical and everything, and logged about six hours, then life got in the way. Recently, I bought a Cessna 152 , and I’m trying to find a CFI who will just go up with me so I can see if I like it (or not) before I commit. So far all the CFIs I’ve flown with insist on doing some ground before we fly.

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AV Web

JULY 30, 2025

NASA has announced its X-59 “quiet supersonic research” aircraft has begun taxi tests. While it’s a long way from Mach 1, NASA test pilot Mils Larson completed the first low-speed taxi tests on July 10 at USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The movement represents the first time the experimental aircraft has moved under its own engine power. In the next few weeks, the flight-test team will slowly increase taxi speeds, leading to the high-speed taxi phase at just under takeoff speed.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

The US will welcome six new long-haul routes between August and October. As the summer is well underway, not many launches are coming. Most links will take off in October, especially towards the end of that month. That's because northern carriers will switch to winter schedules on Sunday, October 26.

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Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

Air New Zealand has appointed Nikhil Ravishankar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the airline announced on July 30, 2025. Ravishankar will succeed Greg Foran as Chief Executive on October 20, 2025, bringing an end to Foran’s five-year tenure at the helm of the airline. A native of New Zealand, Foran took the reins of his home country’s airline in February 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, after a successful career at US retail giant Walmart.

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The Aviationist

JULY 30, 2025

As the Skyraider II is the USAF’s first tailwheel aircraft in over 50 years, test evaluators had to devise a new methodology to verify its performance. The AFSOC’s (Air Force Special Operations Command) OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft is currently undergoing developmental testing at Eglin AFB, Florida, with the 96th Test Wing (96th TW) and the […] The post AFSOC’s OA-1K Skyraider II is Undergoing Developmental Testing at Eglin AFB appeared first on The Aviationist.

Aviation News

JULY 30, 2025

Twenty-five people were taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a Delta Air Lines flight experienced severe turbulence. The aircraft, Flight 56, was traveling from.

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World Airline News

JULY 30, 2025

Air New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran who steps down in October after almost six years leading the airline through one of the most challenging periods in aviation history.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 30, 2025

BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLYING FINANCE For towns built to accommodate a healthy flow of general aviation, there’s often plenty of extra outside money coming in. Pilots and private aircraft owners tend to either tour or live at least part time in these hubs. The economic impact can attract large corporations, or it can feed local enterprises like shops, rental services, and restaurants.

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

Just weeks after warning that proposed sweeping tariffs against Brazilian import products to the United States would cripple Embraer’s exports , relief has been granted via special exemption.

Aerotime

JULY 30, 2025

BAE Systems has raised its full-year guidance after reporting strong results for the first half of 2025, with momentum driven by combat air and space programs. Sales rose 11% year-on-year to £14.6 billion (approx. $19 billion), while underlying EBIT grew 13% to £1.55 billion (approx. $2 billion). Order intake reached £13.2 billion (approx. $17.2 billion) and the backlog remained high at £75.4 billion (approx. $98 billion).

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Simple Flying

JULY 30, 2025

An audit by India's aviation regulatory agency has uncovered over 50 safety violations over the past year of operations at Air India. These ranged from relatively minor infractions to potentially dangerous mistakes. However, India's regulators stressed that larger airlines with more operations and fleet diversity tend to receive more violations, and that it is not necessarily cause for alarm.

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The Aviationist

JULY 30, 2025

A U.S. Navy F-35C with VFA-125 crashed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The pilot ejected safely. An F-35C Lightning II jet, attached to the “Rough Raiders” of VFA-125, from NAS Lemoore, California, crashed near the base at 18.30LT on Jul. 30, 2025. The pilot ejected from the jet and is reported safe. The U.S. […] The post U.S. Navy F-35C Crashes Near NAS Lemoore, California appeared first on The Aviationist.

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