Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Airlines are expected to transport more passengers and more cargo in 2025 than in 2024, even though previous demand forecasts were affected by trade tensions and a decline in consumer confidence, according to Willie Walsh, the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA issued the updates in its 2025 airline industry financial outlook on June 2, 2025, during the 81 st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by IndiGo in Delhi from June 1 to June 3, 2025.

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World Airline News

JUNE 2, 2025

The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond. IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Air traffic controller firm Skyguide is reducing capacity for approaches at Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland, after a radar system suffered multiple malfunctions. Skyguide announced on June 2, 2025, that capacity would be reduced by 20% for the day while a solution to the problem can be implemented. According to the company it has experienced seven malfunctions of a system that provides radar images to air traffic controllers in which individual work positions lost the radar image for a few se

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 2, 2025

The worst-kept secret in the industry finally became officialy last week when United and JetBlue announced the launch of their Blue Sky partnership. The headlines were about what I expected, but there were some interesting nuggest buried in the release. I spoke with JetBlue President Marty St George to get the story. On the surface, again, it’s largely what I expected.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Indias national carrier Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is reportedly in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a significant new aircraft order that could include around 200 additional narrowbody jets, according to industry sources quoted by Reuters. According to Reuters, news of a possible new order circulated during the 81 st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Delhi.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 2, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has been in the news a lot lately, and not in a good way. The airport has seen massive operational issues , due to a combination of runway construction and air traffic control issues. So along those lines, theres at least some good news now Newark Airport runway construction finishes early One of the major challenges facing Newark Airport has been that one of the airports three runways has been under construction, significantly limiting capacity.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Sean Doyle, the CEO of British Airways, has stated that the carrier is to make significant efforts over the coming months to develop its already existing strong ties with India. The airline aims to do this, according to Doyle, by increasing the frequency of services between the UK and India, as well as boosting premium first-class services on its flagship London to Mumbai route.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Embraer has strengthened its presence in India by setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, which will be based in AeroCity, New Delhi. In a press release, published on May 30, 2025, Embraer announced that the move underscores the Brazilian manufacturer’s long-term vision for growth and potential collaboration with Indias rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape.

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 2, 2025

Changes to UK airspace are to be laid out in a bill presented to the UK parliament today (Jun 2). The changes to be laid in Parliament will enable the largest redesign of UK airspace since it was first formed in the 1950s, when there were only around 200,000 flights per year, compared to 2.7 million in 2024. Under the proposals, the new UK Airspace Design Service ( UKADS ) will be fully operational by the end of 2025 and will be run by NATS (En Route) plc ( NERL ).

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has officially confirmed its involvement in a large-scale drone operation that struck four Russian airbases deep behind enemy lines, claiming the destruction or damage of 41 military aircraft. In a statement issued on June 2, 2025, SBU chief Lieutenant General Vasyl Malyuk revealed that the agencys drones hit airfields in Irkutsk, Murmansk, Ryazan, and Ivanovo Oblasts, targeting some of Russias most valuable strategic aircraft.

Air Facts

JUNE 2, 2025

The aviation community is alive and well Air Facts Journal General aviation can feel old fashioned, but sometimes thats exactly what we need. I experienced our communitys unique hospitality on a recent trip to Virginia, and it took a non-pilot to remind me just how good we have it. The flying part of the trip was easy: fly 250 miles from Cincinnati to the Shenandoah Valley, in clear skies and light winds.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Air India has signed codeshare partnerships with Icelandair and Air Mauritius against the backdrop of the 81 st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. Under the agreement with Icelandair , customers of both airlines will gain access to 15 routes across India and Europe. Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India, and Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, praised the new agreement between the two airlines which they say will offer passengers greater flexi

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 2, 2025

Every time we fly, we have to deal with the weather. There are some days when the weather is so nice that we want to share our flying adventures with everyone that we care about. On other days, we wouldnt wish the weather conditions on our worst enemy. When we see or expect one of these extremes, the decision to fly or not is pretty clear. One of our responsibilities as a pilot is to determine if the weather will be somewhere in the middle, as it usually is, and if it will be prudent and safe to

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Qatar Airways had its brand all over the 2025 Champions League Final held in Munich on May 31, 2025. Not only did the Doha-based airline sponsor the shirts of both competing soccer teams involved, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), but it also sponsored the 2025 international tournament itself, However, the carrier had one last surprise up its sleeve.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 2, 2025

When you think of Emirates, the Airbus A380 may be the first thing that comes to mind. And when you think of the Airbus A380, Emirates might be the first thing that comes to mind. Emirates helped turn Dubai into the global transit hub that it is today, and the A380 is the plane that really enabled Emirates to do that. For the Dubai-based carrier, the A380 is more than just another aircraft.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Australian national carrier Qantas has announced a commercial frequent flyer tie-up with US carrier Hawaiian Airlines. Under the terms of the new agreement, Qantas frequent flyer program (FFP) members will be able to use their accumulated Qantas points to book reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from June 5, 2025, marking the start of a wider strategic airline partnership announced by the two national carriers in January 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 2, 2025

Just recently, Air France resumed flights to Riyadh , representing the carriers return to Saudi Arabia. As expected, theres another aspect to this development Air France-KLM & Riyadh Air unveil strategic cooperation plans Air France-KLM and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding, with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam, and destinations far beyond.

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Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Speaking to reporters on the periphery of the International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) 81st annual general meeting of airline CEOs being held in India, Emirates boss Tim Clark has expressed cautious optimism concerning Boeings next-generation 777X widebody. The Dubai-based carrier has over 200 orders for the planemakers newest aircraft, which is currently undergoing a process of certification before it enters into service.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 2, 2025

Few aircraft have had as lasting an impact on aviation as the Boeing 747. Nicknamed the Queen of the Skies, the 747 revolutionized global air travel with its size, range, and capacity. But its success was hard-won. Behind the glamorous headlines and world records were serious technical, financial, and logistical hurdles. From engines that didnt work to a factory that wasn't finished, Boeings journey to produce the 747 was one of the riskiest industrial undertakings of the 20th century.

Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Legislation is being laid before Parliament on June 2, 2025, that will transform UK airspace and modernize flight paths resulting in quicker flights and fewer delays, according to the British government. The new laws will see the establishment of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), which will be tasked with modernizing the countrys airspace for the first time since it was formed in the 1950s.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 2, 2025

With its four engines, the 747 uses vast quantities of fuel, burning through 3,800 gallons every hour. This high fuel burn amounts to 0.9 gallons used every second and 0.19 miles per gallon (mpg).

Aerotime

JUNE 2, 2025

Air France-KLM and Riyadh Air have launched a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. The airlines confirmed on June 2, 2025, that they were taking the significant step to improve global air connectivity for passengers traveling between Riyadh, Paris, and Amsterdam, and connecting flights to other destinations.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 2, 2025

On this day in aviation history, June 2, 1923102 years agothe Boeing Model 15 took to the skies for its maiden flight. Designed as a single-seat biplane fighter, the Model 15 marked a significant step forward in American military aviation. It was adopted by both the United States Army Air Service (USAAS) and the United States Navy. The Army designated the aircraft as the PW-9 , while the Navy referred to it as the FB.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 2, 2025

If youve ever looked into the cockpit of a Boeing or Airbus aircraft, one major difference immediately stands out: Boeing jets use a traditional control yoke, while Airbus aircraft feature a side stick mounted to the left or right of the pilots seat. Why do two of the worlds largest aircraft manufacturers rely on such different control systems and what does it mean for safety, design, and flying experience?

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CFI Academy

JUNE 2, 2025

Slow flight is one of the most essential yet challenging maneuvers for new pilots to master — and for Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to teach effectively. It’s where control precision, aircraft handling, and situational awareness meet. That’s why at CFI Academy , we rely on a proven teaching method known as the Power–Pitch–Patience Framework — a structured approach that simplifies slow flight instruction and builds pilot confidence from the very first attempt.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 2, 2025

Emirates President Tim Clark made some interesting comments at the IATA AGM about the future of Emirates Airbus A380s. He stated that Emirates plan is to keep flying the A380 through 2040. Thats not all, though, as he made another noteworthy revelation, though Im not holding my breath. New Emirates A380 first class on drawing board With Emirates planning on flying the Airbus A380 through 2040, Clark also discussed the carriers onboard product on this plane.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

Blake Scholls is a familiar Silicon Valley story. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in computer science, worked at Amazon and Groupon, among others, and in 2014 sold a startup he had developed. An instrument-rated private pilot and flight enthusiast, he used the proceeds to create, with two partners, a new company, which they named Boom Technology.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 2, 2025

Few things capture the imagination quite like the survival stories of historic warbirds. Beyond their combat records and engineering marvels, it’s often the sheer improbability of their survival that fascinates most. Many of these legendary aircraft owe their continued existence to a string of fortunate circumstancesrepurposed for aerial survey work, stored away in forgotten hangars, or turned into static displays in unexpected places.

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Airline Reporter

JUNE 2, 2025

SAS returned to Seattle on May 21, 2025, to begin 5x weekly service between Copenhagen and Seattle after a six-year hiatus With much fanfare, a turret salute from SEA airport firefighters, and plenty of pastries, SAS Scandinavian Airlines resumed it’s Copenhagen to Seattle service after a six-year hiatus using Airbus A350s on the route. SAS has a long history in Seattle, having inaugurated service to Europe back in 1966, becoming the first carrier to directly serve the Pacific Northwest fr

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AV Web

JUNE 2, 2025

A mental health study of French airline pilots suggests a quarter of them grapple with serious mental health issues, including a few who had attempted suicide. It also found that more than 40 percent of the 1220 pilots who filled out the anonymous questionnaire had “misused” alcohol. About three percent had suicidal thoughts and three had tried to kill themselves.

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World Airline News

JUNE 2, 2025

Interline agreement to connect America’s largest domestic carrier andTaiwan-based China Airlines through shared gateways inCalifornia,creating first trans-Pacific airline partnership for Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N8742M (msn 61868) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960193. China Airlines Airbus A350-941 B-18912 (msn 162) AMS (Ton Jochems).

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Simple Flying

JUNE 2, 2025

Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and IndiGo will partner to give passengers more extensive travel options and seamless connectivity between North America, Europe, and India. The carriers will look to grow the partnership on a global scale.

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Captain Laura

JUNE 2, 2025

Hello! Suddenly this topic has become high lit because of the recent documentary. I met Nathan Fielder, creator of The Rehearsal, was interviewed and filmed for a small portion of the show. We were told at the time only it was about pilots, I was not asked about pilot communications. I appreciate the original intention of trying to help improve aviation safety.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

Did you know there are over 420,000 commercial drone pilots in the United States? Add to that over 1 million registered drones, and you have solid proof that this industry is here to stay. With growth in the industry looking positive for many years to come, now is the time to hone your skills as a pilot. While most people think that means getting more flight hours added to your logbook or landing more gigs , they often forget about a major part of being a pilotmaintaining your gear.

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Inspire

JUNE 2, 2025

By Michael Martin, EAA 1047599, Toronto, Ontario In todays aviation landscape, GPS-based navigation has become the backbone of both commercial and general aviation, enabling precise point-to-point routing, efficient airspace use, and enhanced safety. According to the FAA, more than 90 percent of U.S. registered aircraft are equipped with GPS systems, and the adoption of Performance-Based […] The post Are We Too Dependent on Technology in Canadian Aviation?

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World Airline News

JUNE 2, 2025

TransNusa’s Scheduled Flight Frequency Increase to be Implemented in Two Phases TransNusa Airbus A320-251N WL PK-TLA (msn 9440) DPS (Pascal Simon). Image: 959258. JAKARTA, June 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – South East Asias first holistic premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Perth by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for its Bali Perth route to twice daily or 14 times a week from its current 7 times a wee

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Inspire

JUNE 2, 2025

By Curtis Penner, EAA 1103560 Nearly 10 million people arrived in the Bahamas via cruise ship last year. If conspicuous consumption, crowds, and casinos align with your concept of an authentic Bahamas experience, you can stop reading now and skip to the next story. On the other hand, if quiet, secluded, rural islands with Nassaus […] The post Bahamas Bucket List: Idyllic Island Hopping first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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