Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Airbus has released its newest 20-year Global Market Forecast indicating that between 2025 and 2044, around 43,420 new passenger and freighter aircraft will be needed. The European aircraft maker said that 34,250 would typically be single aisle and 9,170 typically widebodies – 970 of which would be freighters. The latest figure represents an increase of 2.3% on Airbus ’ projection last year when it suggested that 42,430 aircraft would be required between 2024 and 2043.

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AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 on Wednesday, a bill designed to reform how mental health issues are handled within the aviation industry. The bipartisan legislation—introduced by Reps. Sean Casten, Rick Larsen, Tracey Mann and Pete Stauber—seeks to reduce stigma, improve mental health resources and provide nearly $40 million over the next three years to support these efforts.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Embraer has forecasted that there will be 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops over the next 20 years, estimating that the total value of these orders could hit US$680 billion. Embraer released its Market Outlook 2025 , which is its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category, on June 12, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Paris Air Show.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

How do 400 tons of aircraft landing at above 150 miles an hour manage to come to a stop? It’s not just wheel brakes slowing the aircraft on its landing roll. The engines also play a part. Almost all large aircraft can use reverse thrust to slow the aircraft post-touchdown. We’ll show you how aircraft engines manage to work in reverse and how you can spot them doing their job.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

With much of the Northern Hemisphere basking in a welcome bit of sunshine, the thought of snow-bound airports is far from most people’s minds. But for some of the most extreme places in the world, at Arctic Circle airports, the snow season is just coming to an end.  While many airports grind to a halt under a few centimeters of snow, Arctic Circle airports stay open year round, and are welcoming an increasing number of flights each year.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

GE Aerospace is developing the General Electric GE9X. The high-bypass turbofan is being tailor-made for the Boeing 777X. The GE9X made its first flight in 2018 and powered the inaugural flight of the 777-9. Based on the GE90, it has higher bypass and compression ratios, a larger fan, and new materials. The engine is rated at 110,000 lbf (490 kN) with a 10% increase in fuel efficiency over the GE90.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

The CEO of Commerical Aircraft at Airbus has laid the blame for a slow start to annual aircraft deliveries on issues surrounding engine supplies and even lavatories. Christian Scherer told reporters on June 11, 2025, in Toulouse, ahead of the Paris Air Show , that around 40 aircraft are ready but missing their engines.   “We are missing engines from CFM International.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

A Boeing 737-800, operated by Lithuanian ACMI carrier GetJet Airlines on behalf of Wizz Air, tipped backwards at Haugesund Airport (HAU), in southwestern Norway, on June 11, 2025.  The aircraft had just disembarked all passengers after completing a flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN), Poland, when a weight distribution issue during offloading reportedly caused the eye-catching incident to occur.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

Sixty years after it first took flight, English Electric Lightning XR724 roared back to life at its spiritual home of RAF Binbrook. Thanks to the tireless efforts of a dedicated volunteer team, the Cold War-era interceptor has been restored to static operational condition—and now, for the first time in decades, it has once again fired up its engines.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has announced substantial changes to its corporate structure and operations, as it continues to realign its business model in search of profitability. PLAY’s two largest shareholders, its CEO, Einar Örn Ólafsson , and Vice Chairman of the Board and co-founder, Elías Skúli Skúlason, will acquire the remaining shares they currently don’t control and take the company private.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

On this day in aviation history, June 12, 1965—60 years ago—the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander took to the skies for the first time. Designed in the United Kingdom by Britten-Norman, the Islander was conceived as a rugged, versatile light regional airliner and utility aircraft. It quickly proved itself a success and remains one of Europe’s best-selling commercial aircraft.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has rejected a proposed mileage integration plan submitted by Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines, citing a lack of clear information and concerns over consumer benefits. The regulator announced that the plan, submitted by the airlines on June 12, 2025, did not meet the requirements needed for a formal review, according to Yonhap News Agency.

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AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

A Boeing Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad in western India, local authorities and the airline said Thursday. It is being reported that one passenger, a British nationalist seated in 11A, has survived the crash. Air India Flight 171 was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when the accident occurred. FlightRadar data posted on X shows the aircraft reached a maximum altitude of 625 feet before descending at a vertical speed of 475 feet per minute.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) could see a €3.2 billion expansion project if plans unveiled by the Catalan government on June 10, 2025, finally materialize. The key elements of the proposal, which is co-sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Transportation and AENA, Spain’s airport operator, are a lengthening the airport’s shortest runway by 500 meters (from 2,660 to 3,160 meters) and the construction of a new satellite terminal at the northeastern edge of the airport’s perimeter.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

An Airbus A220-300 operated by JetBlue Airways rolled off a runway at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday. The incident prompted airport officials to close the runway, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

Fronts are extremely important to pilots and can significantly impact a flight. Do you know what kind of weather each type of front provides? In this article, we’ll explain the different types of fronts in meteorology. Key Takeaways A front is a boundary between two air masses. Any approaching front means changes in the weather are imminent. The four types of fronts are warm, cold, stationary, and occluded.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

On June 12, JetZero , a startup developing a next-generation blended wing aircraft, confirmed plans to build its first manufacturing and final assembly facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. The site, located at Piedmont Triad International Airport , will produce the 250-seat Z4, a blended wing aircraft designed to deliver up to 50% better fuel efficiency than conventional models.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 12, 2025

In December 2024, we saw Korean Air’s takeover of Asiana finalized , after a process that took over four years. The two airlines are continuing to operate as independent brands, and that will likely remain the case until at least late 2026. There’s now an interesting update , as it appears that Korean Air is trying to screw over the members of Asiana’s loyalty program, and fortunately regulators are stepping in to block this.

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AOPA

JUNE 12, 2025

The forty-eighth annual Air Race Classic, an event in which teams of women pilots compete in a multi-leg cross-country contest, will kick off from H L Sonny Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama, on June 17. Racers will complete a course of about 2,108 nautical miles that crosses nine states, ending at Felts Field in Spokane, Washington, on June 20.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

A few weeks prior to writing this two-part flight sim series, the work I had completed with my FlightSimCoach.com instructor was beginning to pay off. With a few instrument lessons under my belt, I felt confident to try a relatively straightforward flight under instrument conditions in the simulator using the VATSIM live air traffic control service.

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AOPA

JUNE 12, 2025

The FAA has updated the MedXPress system to streamline the medical certification process, the first of “many steps” the agency plans to take to make it “clearer and faster.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

Finnair has confirmed the return of flights between Helsinki and Toronto. Having previously been served for many years until 2015, the route will return next May and is bound to make my jam-packed Weekly Routes celebratory article. It will mark the one world member's return to Canada.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

I previously scheduled my flight review with Tim over in Millville NJ - KMIV. Today had an early start, Mary was up and out of the house for 6:30 MRI, I got up around 6am. I packed my flight bag and cameras last night and my log book which I had to sit and think where I stored it. I found it, tucked away in our safe with other important documents. It’s always in the last place you look.

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AOPA

JUNE 12, 2025

You’re 8,000 feet up, cruising smoothly, until suddenly—the ride gets rough. For passengers, it’s uncomfortable. For pilots, it’s undesired. You’re left wondering how to get to smoother air. Should you descend, climb, or ride it out?

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

Frontier Airlines is launching six new routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) this week. This marks the latest developments in the low-cost carrier's rapid growth at an airport that is better known for being a fortress hub for Delta Air Lines. The new routes are all starting service on Thursday and Friday this week, with introductory fares as low as $49.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

After months of speculation within the warbird community, The Flying Bulls have officially confirmed their acquisition of the famed “Blue Angels Bearcat” with a formal announcement on Facebook. While news of the purchase—brokered by Platinum Fighter Sales —had circulated privately among aviation enthusiasts, the Austrian-based Flying Bulls requested that details remain confidential until they could make the news public themselves.

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Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

ENAC Places Order for 30 Elixir Aircraft to Modernize Training FleetTags: ENAC, Elixir Aircraft, training aircraft, French aviation, pilot training, VFR aircraft, carbon aircraft, sustainable.

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AOPA

JUNE 12, 2025

I had the opportunity and privilege several days ago to advocate on behalf of AOPA members before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Aviation Subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Is this the year you will be making the trek to EAA AirVenture in July—or another smaller airshow—with the family? It’s time to make your plans now because the logistics of getting everyone—especially the smaller kids—to an aviation event takes planning and preparation. Lots of preparation. At FLYING we take great pride in hitting the ground running.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

As one of the largest airlines in the world, American Airlines has several massive hubs that connect passengers to destinations across its global network. Destinations like Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport , Charlotte Douglas International Airport , and Miami International Airport are dominated by the red, white, and blue tails of American aircraft.

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AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

A Florida man was found guilty of wire fraud and illegally entering secure airport areas after impersonating pilots and flight attendants to fraudulently take more than 120 free flights over six years. Tiron Alexander, 35, posed as a pilot or flight attendant with seven different airlines, using 30 fake credentials and stolen badge numbers from real airline employees to non-rev on multiple carriers.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, has announced that it has signed an interline agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in order to help boost its connectivity on transatlantic routes. The deal will see the Canadian operator team up with the Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish flag carrier from the end of this month, with passengers on both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean set to reap its rewards.

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AOPA

JUNE 12, 2025

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 11 passed the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

Simple Flying recently reported that another Airbus A380 Superjumbo was heading to the scrapyard. While these massive aircraft will continue to grace the skies into the 2030s, their numbers will inevitably dwindle, and more airframes will be broken up to keep the remaining fleet flying. In October 2022, Airbus auctioned five hundred A380 parts retrieved from the deconstruction of Airbus A380 MSN 13 by TARMAC Aerosave.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 12, 2025

Colombian freight carrier Avianca Cargo has announced its is now operating a daily 767 -300 F charter service between Bogotá and Miami in collaboration with Amazon Air Cargo. The new service, launched in April 2025, strengthens air freight connectivity between the US and Latin America by leveraging the combined expertise of both cargo carriers to deliver enhanced service quality and greater value for customers.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2019, Bombardier, when it was still producing commercial aircraft, unveiled its latest product in the Canadian Regional Jet (CRJ) lineup: the CRJ550. At the time, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer, which has since exited the commercial aircraft space and sold its CRJ assets to Mitsubishi, said that this was the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft.

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Inspire

JUNE 12, 2025

By Jeffrey Orear, EAA 529128 This piece originally ran in the May 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.   I became interested in building a Hatz biplane after seeing Chuck Brownlow’s (EAA 323477) Bronze Lindy winning Classic many years ago. I’ve always had a soft spot for biplanes, and the Classic really caught my […] The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Wisconsin Hatz Classic first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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