Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
Have you ever seen an airplane with no tail and no vertical fin, but with just a sleek wing? Ever wondered how it stays balanced? How does it turn or climb without the usual control surfaces? Tailless aircraft are a reimagination of how an aircraft is supposed to fly. They challenge everything we think we know about flight. These designs have fascinated engineers for over a century.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 4, 2025
In todays episode of yes, airport curfews are actually enforced, I present to you what happened on a recent Condor flight , which missed the airport curfew by seconds, leading to an outrageously complicated rerouting (thanks to Klaus for flagging this). Delayed Condor flight misses Munich Airport curfew by seconds On Monday, June 2, 2025, Condor flight DE1513 was scheduled to operate from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Munich (MUC).
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Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
Vermont-based advanced air mobility developer BETA Technologies has successfully completed its first passenger-carrying all-electric aircraft demonstration flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The historic flight follows six years of testing and development by BETA, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced in a statement on June 3, 2025.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
Your first taste of a complex aircraft system was likely an introduction to the constant-speed propeller. While a constant-speed propeller system is not too difficult to operate, many pilots do not fully understand how it works, and many do not understand why it exists. This article will explain what a constant speed propeller is, how it works, and how to use it correctly in the cockpit so that you can use the variable-pitch system with confidence.
Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
Alaska Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service from Seattle to Rome, Italy, in May 2026, marking the carriers entry into the European travel market. This is the first time in history that Seattle will be connected to Italy via a nonstop flight, the airline said in a statement on June 3, 2025. The new service will connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO).
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
A recent survey of airline pilots in France turned up high rates of self-described anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse. Researchers recruited 1,220 airline pilots from the French pilots union SNPL and had them fill out a questionnaire focusing on their mental health and well-being. The results, published in Frontiers in Public Health in May, showed more than one-third of the pilots (40 percent) misused alcohol in the last year, though less than 1 percent described themselves as dependent.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
Want to capture stunning aerial footage without the hassle of drone registration? Lightweight drones under 250 grams are your ticket to the sky. In 2025, drone technology has advanced greatly, packing powerful features into compact, lightweight designs. Even if youre a professional drone operator with several heavy-hitting UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), a sub-250g airframe could still provide you with great footage in a small form factor.
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Cranky Flier
JUNE 4, 2025
If you’ve left a comment in the last couple of days, you may have noticed some, uh, turbulence. See, the company that has powered my comment emails for years, Postmatic, seems to have just disappeared. All of a sudden, it stopped working. I sent a help request and heard nothing back. So, I had to scramble to find an alternative. While I was doing that, I found something that you’ve all been asking about for ages… the ability to edit. 1) You Can Now Edit Your Comments If you lea
World Airline News
JUNE 4, 2025
Paisly, LLC, sets out to expand from in-house travel platform to full-service partner powering airline brands and beyond JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-232 N806JB (msn 5302) (Barcode) JFK (Fred Freketic). Image: 960154. DANIA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the official launch of Paisly, LLC, formerly JetBlue Travel Products.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
Before a student pilot can legally fly solo, they must be able to demonstrate not just control of the airplane but command of the environment around it. That environment is not limited to weather and airspace. It also encompasses items such as charts, procedures, regulations, frequencies, weight and balance data, and performance calculations. In short, the sometimes tedious but always vital “paperwork.” Until a few decades ago, pilots carried binders and books, heavy kneeboards cramm
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 4, 2025
Chinese dedicated air cargo carrier SF Airlines and Etihad Airways have completed a deal to form a Joint Business Agreement (JBA). The carriers said the partnership will enhance their cargo operations, expand network capacity and offer customers greater flexibility and service options. The agreement was signed at last weeks Air Cargo Europe event in Munich by Antonoaldo Neves, chief executive of Etihad Airways and Li Sheng, vice president of SF Group and chairman of SF Airlines.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
There is no doubt that few aircraft have left a legacy as vast and profound as the Boeing 747. Known as the "Queen of the Skies," the 747 revolutionized long-haul travel and reshaped global air transport. Yet as fleets worldwide retire their aging jumbo jets in favor of more efficient models, one early variant stands out for its remarkable longevity: the Boeing 747-100.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
The Department of Transportation is looking for a partner in the private sector to spearhead a sweeping overhaul of the nations air traffic control system. The department on Tuesday issued a request for information , which allows interested companies to explain how their expertise and capabilities would advance the project. A request for information usually precedes a request for proposal (RFI), which solicits bids from potential contractors.
Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
SpaceX is projected to generate around $15.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with its commercial space revenue predicted to exceed NASA’s total budget next year, the companys founder Elon Musk has announced. In a post published on X on June 3, 2025, Musk wrote: SpaceX commercial revenue from space will exceed the entire budget of NASA next year. Musk said that SpaceX’s revenue for 2025 is expected to be around $15.5 billion, of which approximately $1.1 billion alone will be gained throug
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
FlightSimExpo, one of the world’s largest flight simulation conventions, is set for June 27-29 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence. The sixth annual event, produced by the Flight Simulation Association (FSA), is a cornerstone gathering for enthusiasts, aviation professionals, and pilots, showcasing the growing role of home flight simulation in pilot training, aviation proficiency, and aircraft design.
AOPA
JUNE 4, 2025
AOPA Alaska Regional Manager Tom George shares U.S. Customs clearance tips for pilots planning to fly to Alaska by way of Canada.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
Question: I want to learn to fly, but I dont know what to look for in a flight school. What are steps to choosing the right one? This Article First Appeared in FLYING Magazine If you're not already a subscriber, what are you waiting for? Subscribe today to get the issue as soon as it is released in either Print or Digital formats. Subscribe Now Answer: Picking the right flight school for you should begin with a review of your goals.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a reminder to travelers that they should properly pack their firearms before traveling with them on aircraft. The agency issued the warning after coming across three firearms in carry-on bags in San Antonio this month, making it three firearms in three days.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 4, 2025
Saudi Arabias leading cargo and logistics firm SAL Logistics Services and Rock-it Cargo parent GCL have agreed a strategic partnership. The deal, signed at last weeks Transport Logistics Europe 2025 trade show in Munich, was described as a key milestone for SALs expansion plans internationally. GCL, which also owns DIETL and CARS is a global leader in specialty logistics across live events and luxury goods logistics.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
A Georgian Airlines Boeing 767 nearly landed on an unfinished runway in Xian, China, according to a report by The Aviation Herald. Upon realizing that the widebody aircraft was approaching a runway still under construction, the flight crew initiated a go-around.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 4, 2025
Belarusian national carrier Belavia is expanding its fleet with Airbus A330s , despite sanctions. How did the airline do this? Well, it bought planes from a Jordanian-Syrian businessman, from an airline registered in Gambia, which purchased the planes in a Turkish bankruptcy sale several years ago as one does. Belavia expanding fleet with three Airbus A330s To start, let me explain that Belavia is the national airline of Belarus, and Belarus is Russias closest alley.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
On May 31, an Oman Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating flight WY-815 to Bangkok was forced to return to Muscat, as reported by The Aviation Herald. The aircraft experienced a flap-related problem shortly after take-off, which prompted the crew to discontinue the onward journey.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 4, 2025
British Airways has just added an interesting new restriction on social media use for employees, as flagged by PYOK. Is this logical, or a step too far? British Airways strict new employee social media policy Its normal for airlines to have restrictions on social media use for employees. However, British Airways has just taken its rules to the next level, with one of the strictest policies weve seen in the industry.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
Delta Air Lines flight 2089 was 1 hour and 35 minutes late on the redeye departure this past Sunday, June 1st, according to FlightAware data. The apparent cause is a bit more troublesome than your usual delay. A passenger aboard the Boeing 737-900 struck a Flight Attendant (FA) in the course of an altercation over carry-on baggage.
Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future multi-role fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in the countrys ongoing effort to modernize its air combat capabilities. While a formal contract has not yet been signed, Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) are set to enter the next phase of the procurement process with the Kingdom of Thailand.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Royal Air Force Museum has announced a major partnership with BAE Systems in support of its Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme , marking a significant milestone in the transformation of its Midlands site. This major investment will help fund the refurbishment of a historic 1930s hangar, creating a new immersive exhibition and modern learning centre.
Air
JUNE 4, 2025
The Airbus Signature: What’s a Racoon Mask Doing on an Aeroplane? If you’ve ever found yourself plane-spotting , you might have noticed a striking feature on the flight decks of new Airbus aircraft: a sleek, black raccoon mask framing the cockpit windows. Far more than just a stylistic flourish, this “raccoon mask” is a statement of 21st-century engineering—a symbol that blends sharp aesthetics with enhanced safety and surprising efficiency.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 4, 2025
China Airlines has joined the cargo.one digital booking platform following the launch of its own e-booking portal. The agreement to use cargo.one gives the Taiwan-based carrier access to thousands of forwarders globally in every important air cargo market. This includes forwarders in the US who will be able to secure capacity on key trade routes from the west coast into destinations across Asia more quickly and conveniently.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 4, 2025
A hotel that Ive been looking forward to for years has finally started accepting reservations. Admittedly Im probably a little more excited about this than the average person Basics of The Florentin Frankfurt, Althoff Collection The Florentin Frankfurt is now accepting reservations for stays as of November 1, 2025. For those not familiar, this represents the rebranding of the former Villa Kennedy Frankfurt , which closed in 2022.
Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
Three days after Ukraine launched its most ambitious long-range drone strike operation to date, a clearer picture is emerging of the damage inflicted on Russian strategic aviation assets. Codenamed Operation Spiderweb (Pautyna) , the mission targeted four military airfields across Russia with over 100 drones, striking aircraft thousands of kilometers from the front line.
Simple Flying
JUNE 4, 2025
According to industry estimates, Airbus delivered about 51 aircraft in May, a 4% decrease from the same month the previous year. Deliveries so far this year are about 243 aircraft, which is 5% less than the first five months of 2024, according to Reuters.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 4, 2025
At Vintage Aviation News, we have been covering the restoration efforts of the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, CA in restoring a McDonnell F-4S Phantom II known as the “Black Bunny” , which was famously flown by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four (VX-4), better known as The Evaluators during the 1980s at NAS Point Mugu, CA. The aircraft sat for over 30 years at the Boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ, before it was trucked into Atwater.
World Airline News
JUNE 4, 2025
Business Jets vs Commercial Airlines: A Head-to-Head Comparison Air travel is a tough decision between flying on a commercial airline or chartering a business jet. Both options are the same, being carried from point A to point B, but the experience, flexibility, and the value offered by both differ. If you are considering the advantages and disadvantages of business jets as opposed to commercial airlines, consider this head-to-head comparison that might help with your decision-making process. 1.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
Unlike most columns, this one wasnt much fun to research and write. But its late winter in the lower Midwest, and Im not flying much in a steady diet of snow, rain, high and gusty winds, and low ceilings with clouds full of ice. And besides, this is information every pilot should know. A few months ago, I wrote about the difference between administrative FAA actions in dealing with an alleged violator of the regulations versus civil or criminal prosecutions.
Aerotime
JUNE 4, 2025
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire 12 more FA-50PH fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), doubling its fleet of the Korean-made supersonic aircraft. The deal, announced on June 3, 2025, is worth approximately $700 million and includes delivery of the new jets by 2030, along with follow-up support and logistics. The additional order brings the total number of FA-50PH aircraft acquired by the Philippines to 24, reinforcing its tactical aviation capabilities amid growing
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 4, 2025
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SmartTrack, a premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data, increasing transparency in global air freight. Unveiled at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack positions Etihad Cargo as the first carrier globally to implement this type of advanced smart tracking solution.
Inspire
JUNE 4, 2025
By Wayne Flury, EAA Lifetime 117059 There may not have been tuxedoes and fancy gowns on display among the crowd in attendance at the St. Michael Cinema on Thursday evening, May 22, but the family and aviation friends who gathered with Ray Johnson, EAA 232949, of Buffalo, Minnesota, and his wife, Helen, didnt mind. And […] The post From Blue Sky Over Minnesota to the Silver Screen first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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