Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2025

Visibility conditions impact aviation operations in many ways. Poor visibility at a destination can reduce the capacity of airports, leading to ground delays, flight diversions, flight cancellations, and extra operating costs, just to name a few. Below is an overview of what you need to know: Visibility defined Ground or surface visibility is the prevailing horizontal distance at which an object can be clearly discerned by a certified weather observer, under current light and weather conditions.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2025

The skies over Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) were busier than ever in late July as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 shattered attendance records for the third consecutive year. The world’s largest fly-in convention welcomed approximately 704,000 aviation enthusiasts from July 21-27, easily surpassing last year’s record of 686,000. This year’s event wasn’t just about setting attendance records.

Calibrated Airspeed

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

Air taxi developer Joby Aviation is joining forces with L3Harris Technologies to develop a new aircraft class for defense operations. On August 1, 2025, the two US companies revealed that they were exploring opportunities to bring to market a fuel turbine hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft based on Joby’s S4 air taxi. The VTOL aircraft would be deployed for low altitude missions and with an onboard pilot option, enabling both crewed and fully autonomous operations.

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iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 1, 2025

ForeFlight Flights section: Pro tips for pilots iPad Pilot News ForeFlight’s Maps page can be a pilot’s best friend since it’s packed with visual planning tools and helpful information. But for experienced pilots, especially those who file IFR or fly high-performance airplanes, the Flights tab offers a wealth of powerful features. Here are six that are often overlooked.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2025

Significant Weather (SIGWX) charts provide invaluable meteorological information to business aircraft operators and flight crew. Particularly for longer flights, or when weather issues may be a factor, SIGWX charts can be a vital flight planning tool. Here is an overview of what you need to know: Know what SIGWX stands for Significant Weather – or SIGWX – is a high-level chart indicating forecast position of jet streams, tropopause heights, thunderstorms/Cumulonimbus (CBS), turbulence, and front

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Regional aircraft OEM Embraer has registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. Embraer delivered 61 aircraft in 2Q25 across all its business units. The result reflects a 30% increase compared to the second quarter of last year (2Q24), when 47 jets were delivered, and more than twice the number of aircraft (30) recorded in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25).

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Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

Two more Etihad Airways A380 aircraft are poised to rejoin the United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier’s fleet after almost five years in storage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details surrounding the A380-800’s release were first announced by aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth who tipped A6–APC and A6-APB as the superjumbos set to fly again.

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Flying Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2025

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Joby Aviation and defense titan L3Harris are joining forces on a new, gas turbine hybrid, optionally piloted VTOL model. According to Jon Rambeau, president of integrated mission systems for L3Harris, the autonomous variant—a modified S4 air taxi for which Joby said it is “actively developing” a hybrid powertrain—could enable “long-range, crewed-uncrewed teaming” for a range of low-altitude defense missions.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 1, 2025

In the far north of Japan, tucked between mountains and sea, sits one of the U.S. military’s most strategically vital outposts: Misawa Air Base. It’s.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

UK leisure airline Jet2.com recently welcomed the UK Minister for Aviation, Mike Kane MP, to its multi-million-pound training centre to highlight its commitment to developing long-term careers in aviation and making training more accessible. During the visit, Minister Kane toured the airline’s cutting-edge training facility, where he met staff and trainees from across the business – including pilots, engineers, cabin crew and ground operations.

Cabin Crew

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

A380s are finding their way back into Etihad Airways' fleet. The Gulf carrier has confirmed that two more of its Airbus A380 aircraft will return to service by early 2027. This will bring the total number of active superjumbos in its fleet to nine. With these additions, Etihad will have restored its entire A380 fleet except for one airframe, which is currently being parted out.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has begun relocating F-16 Fighting Falcons from Kunsan Air Base to Osan Air Base as part of preparations for Phase II of the ongoing Super Squadron Test.

General Aviation

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

We all know that airplanes are the fastest way to travel. And very often, speed can be a defining factor in the world of commercial aviation. Although airlines now prioritize fuel efficiency, sustainability, and passenger comfort, the ability to cover long distances quickly remains a core advantage. For United Airlines , one aircraft currently stands above the rest in this regard: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

The U.S. low-cost carrier (LCC) sector is showing signs of concern despite a temporary boost from falling fuel prices, according to new analysis. Intelligence from IBA Insight reveals lower fuel bills, down 19.4% for JetBlue and 17.1% for Southwest, temporarily cushioning the blow of reduced yields and softening passenger numbers, but these short-term savings may obscure longer-term strategic vulnerabilities.

Threshold

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

With over 35 years in management, science, and consulting, Dr. Klaus Radermacher KRBE GmbH brings a wealth of experience in analyzing and assessing transportation systems. His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Follow Dr. Klaus Radermacher’s LinkedIn newsletter “Think. Mobility.

Approach

Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

London Heathrow Airport has formally submitted plans for a third runway, which is aims to have it operational by 2035, subject to policy support and a streamlined regulatory process. The £21 billion proposal is expected to be entirely privately financed and positioned by the airport as a catalyst for national economic growth, job creation, and expanded global connectivity.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Today (Friday 1 August) Heathrow confirms it has submitted its shovel-ready proposals for a 100% privately financed third runway, capable of flights taking off within a decade. With the right Government policies, Heathrow is ready to play its part to support the national mission for economic growth.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Heathrow Airport has revealed its latest plans for a major expansion, including the long-anticipated third runway, officially referred to as the North-Western Runway. Construction of.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

The McConnell Air Force Base, located just outside of Wichita, Kansas, regularly hosts Boeing's specialized Boeing 747 Dreamlifters. While most of the world's large aerospace factories are located at civil airports, Spirit AeroSystems is located at an air force base, and the company produces fuselage sections for the Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner. However, the Dreamliner is assembled in Charleston in South Carolina, requiring Boeing to transport the fuselages across the country.

Cargo

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

Air France-KLM has ended talks with Globalia, the owner of Spanish airline Air Europa, about purchasing a stake in the airline, the Franco-Dutch airline group’s CEO Benjamin Smith announced. “We’ve ended the discussions,” Smith said during the presentation of the group’s half-year results on July 31, 2025, when asked about the status of talks with the Hidalgo family, founders and owners of the Spanish travel group Globalia, which holds an 80% stake in Air Europa.

Airlines

Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Aviation lessor Azorra has signed a deal with JetBlue to acquire 13 Embraer E190 aircraft and 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines. Deliveries of the assets have commenced and will continue through the second quarter of 2026. John Evans, CEO of Azorra says: “We’re excited to once again partner with JetBlue on this transaction, which reinforces our commitment to the Embraer E-Jet family and GE’s CF34-10 engines.

Jet

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

Boeing has presented a new contract proposal to 3,200 workers who produce US fighter jets at the St. Louis defense factory, the consequences of which will affect the likelihood of a strike occurring shortly. In a statement released on July 31, 2025, the 3,200 members of IAM Union District 837 at Boeing in St. Louis announced they will vote on a modified offer from the company on August 3, 2025.

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The Aviationist

AUGUST 1, 2025

Flying from Beale AFB, a Lockheed U-2 aircraft, using the specially chosen callsign DRAGON 70, was heard communicating with ATC about a plan to set an endurance and altitude record for the ‘category and class’ of aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts were able to record the pilot of DRAGON 70 communicating with the Atlanta Air Route Traffic […] The post U-2 Dragon Lady Breaks Altitude and Endurance Records During 70th Anniversary Flight appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

The big three American carriers are big fans of the transatlantic market to Europe. This is no surprise: it is generally the most lucrative and is a reliable market. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have all grown their presence to/from Europe over the last few years and, in some cases, reduced long-haul capacity elsewhere. A lot of the scheduled flights to Europe from these airlines are operated by widebodies.

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Flight Training Central

AUGUST 1, 2025

After years of using the original Flight Gear bags, I was curious (and a little skeptical) when I heard Sporty’s had completely redesigned the line. But after flying with a few of the new models over the past month, I can confidently say this is more than a refresh—it’s a total reimagination. What’s new? The iPad bag is my go-to for quick flights in the local area.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 1, 2025

Solo, But Not Alone Air Facts Journal Giorgio’s voice came over the radio: “Nick, can you hear me? Check. Check.” I sat in the cockpit of the old Tecnam P92-JS Echo, tail number I-GITR. The plane was one of the earliest of its model built by Tecnam, and the tail number was an homage to former Italian finance minister Giulio Tremonti. I replied, “I hear you loud and clear, Giorgio—can you hear me?

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Flying Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2025

There’s not a more iconic, well-recognized passenger jetliner in history than the venerable Boeing 737. Ever since the 1960s, the compact 737 seemed to explode onto the market and transport just about everyone, everywhere. Originally designed as a short range commuter jet, with the little “rocket” engines slung under the wings, the smaller 737-100 series was born out of the larger, first passenger jetliner to make its mark—the four-engined Boeing 707.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has promoted Josh Lane to director of London operations, underlining the strategic importance of London Heathrow as its global headquarters and busiest hub. The appointment signals a renewed focus on operational efficiency and customer service at the group’s most critical cargo location.

Cargo

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has unveiled its own plans for a third runway, following a rival submission from billionaire Surinder Arora. Heathrow’s ‘shovel-ready’ proposal was made public on August 1, 2025, after the government’s deadline for prospective plans passed on July 31, 2025. According to Heathrow , the 100% privately financed proposal for a third runway could be delivered within a decade for $27.7 billion (£21 billion), allowing for 750 additional flights a day into London.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Long-haul low-cost airline Norse Atlantic ASA announces the appointment of Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Berthelsen has been a member of Norse Atlantic’s senior management since 2021 and comes from the position of Chief of Staff and Culture Officer. “Kristin has been integral to Norse Atlantic’s operational progress during our start-up and initial growth phase.

Airlines

Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

Kiwi carrier, Air New Zealand , is set to welcome its latest Airbus A321neo to the fleet, but first, it's making its long-haul multi-stop trip from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany, to Auckland, New Zealand. Historically, delivery flights would make the multi-leg trip via the Middle East and Asia, but this time - due to rising tensions across the region - the aircraft will stop in Canada and Hawaii instead.

Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Etihad Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership agreement, giving members of both Etihad Guest and the Azul Fidelidade programme chances to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier. Etihad Guest members can redeem their miles on flights, worldwide hotel stays and holidays, or shop from a variety of products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop.

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AV Web

AUGUST 1, 2025

Frankly, I haven’t worried much about running into a drone as much as other aircraft. I had a close one in an uncontrolled traffic pattern in Florida recently where a guy in a Cherokee dropped onto the downwind—from above—and then broke off and never said a word to three of us established in the pattern. But when a hangar neighbor rolled back in with a story of how she almost smacked a drone when landing at a small field in New Jersey, I reached out to Christian Ramsey at uAvionix for a real d

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 1, 2025

Menzies Aviation has appointed Lawrence Tse as the company’s first-ever head of e-commerce, responsible for developing and implementing a joint strategy for Menzies Aviation and Air Menzies International (AMI). Menzies Aviation says the appointment is part of a strategic initiative to focus on positioning the group as a leading provider of e-commerce cargo solutions globally, driving growth and delivering enhanced value for customers in a competitive and fast-evolving market.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

Crew from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Qantas have reunited with ‘babies’ from 1975’s Operation Babylift rescue 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War. The reunion took place at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, on July 23, 2025. Before the Fall of Saigon, the RAAF’s Detachment S was formed in 1975 to transport supplies to South Vietnam and assist with civilian evacuations amid an unfolding humanitarian crisis.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 1, 2025

On August 1, Etihad Airways inaugurated its first scheduled Airbus A321LR service, which was from Abu Dhabi to Phuket. Appropriately, the carrier’s first frame is registered A6-LRA. It was flown from Hamburg Finkenweder to the UAE capital on July 25.

Airline

Aerotime

AUGUST 1, 2025

A flight attendant is suing Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Air for damages over a February 2025 incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) that saw a Bombardier aircraft flip and turn over on an icy runway. Vanessa Miles was a passenger on flight DL4819, which was landing at YYZ Airport from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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