Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
On June 30, 2025, Joby Aviation announced that it has successfully conducted piloted flight tests of its eVTOL aircraft in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tests have included a whole spectrum of maneuvers, such as piloted vertical take-off and landing, as well as wingborne flights. Remarkably, the Califonian startup has also conducted full transition flights in the UAE.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 30, 2025
Sometimes watching Spirit work feels like watching someone rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic. The recent announcement that the airline would be renaming its fare bundles felt like yet another prime example until I looked deeper. There is some substance here in that one bundle is now gone, and another is altered. I can’t say I understand this move.
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Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways have begun daily codeshare flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH). The partnership was commemorated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at DOH Airport, attended by officials from both carriers. The daily nine-hour and 50 minute flights will be operated on Philippine Airlines’ long-range Airbus A330-300 aircraft in a dual-class configuration, featuring 18 flat-bed seats in the airline’s Business
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Western aviation regulators in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have reportedly raised concerns about the transparency of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash investigation being led by Indian authorities. According to two sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to Corriere della Sera , there are behind-the-scenes fears that local political pressures could influence the investigation and its final report.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
The UK’s Competiton and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Boeing’s planned takeover of long-term partner Spirit AeroSystems. The competition regulator announced on June 30, 2025, that it had officially launched a merger enquiry and that the process of ensuring the proposed deal meets the requirements of the Enterprise Act 2002 had begun. On June 26, 2025, the powerful government body said that it was “considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into ef
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 30, 2025
OMAAT reader Paul posed an interesting, about why Alaska Airlines is so much more successful than JetBlue Airways. In many ways, I’d consider the airlines to have similar concepts — JetBlue is to the East Coast what Alaska is to the West Coast, sort of. Both are brands that people generally like, and both try to offer a pleasant passenger experience.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
EVE Air Mobility, Embraer’s eVTOL arm, has announced a tri-partite agreement with advanced air mobility operator Aerosolutions and Bluenest, a subsidiary of Spanish infrastructure management firm Globalvia, to develop eVTOL operations in Costa Rica. As per the terms of this agreement, Aerosolutions has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for 50 of EVE’s eVTOLs, while Bluenest sets up of a network of vertiports throughout the northwestern regions of Costa Rica.
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Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Cathay Group subsidiary Air Hong Kong has completed a seven-year re-fleeting program with the arrival of its latest Airbus A330F. Air Hong Kong will now operate an all-Airbus A330F freighter fleet, thanks to a process that saw the retirement of the airline’s last A300-600F. With the completion of the re-fleeting program, Air Hong Kong now operates 10 A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft) and four A330-200F freighters.
Aviation News
JUNE 30, 2025
Mexicana, Mexico’s state-owned airline, has officially taken delivery of its first E195-E2 jet from Embraer, marking a key milestone in the carrier’s modernization strategy. The.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Around 7,000 Finnair passengers are to have their flights cancelled due to planned strikes at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Finnair announced on June 30, 2025, that Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) had confirmed industrial action is set to go ahead on July 2, 2025, impacting all essential ground services related to its flights. Around 100 Finnair flights will be cancelled with further action planned for later this month, which could lead to more disruption for passengers.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
The Boeing 747 continues to be recognized as one of the most iconic commercial jets of all time. Originally introduced in the 1960s, the game-changing aircraft brought unprecedented capacity, range, and comfort to the commercial aviation industry. After its launch, airlines across the world flocked to the type, with some even continuing to operate it today.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air is celebrating 10 years of flying between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). As the only Taiwanese airline to fly the route, EVA Air commemorated the occasion with a special press conference at the Houston Zoo, attended by officials from both EVA Air and Houston City.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Flight AAL790D landed in Tulsa International Airport (TUL) on Saturday, but hasn’t been able to take off since a tug collided with the Airbus A321 shortly before it departed Denver International Airport (DEN). The jet was operating for American Airlines and headed to Tulsa for repairs following the end of its flight. Information from FlightAware shows the jet, registration N578UW, arrived almost fifteen minutes early after the unfortunate ground handling incident at its origin.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is preparing for a busy winter travel period, amid school holidays and a wave of rugby fans arriving in Queensland. The airport claims that it is expecting 2.78 million passengers to pass through its Domestic and International terminals during the June/July 2025 school holiday period. Queensland is a popular destination for Winter holidays in Australia.
Aviation News
JUNE 30, 2025
Qantas Airways has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a key milestone as the airline becomes the Asia-Pacific launch customer for the.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
Cathay Cargo, the freight division of Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group , has just completed the safe transportation of ten terracotta army figures and over 200 artefacts from Xi’an in China to Perth via Hong Kong for a new exhibition, which is also sponsored by the airline group. The ‘Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor’ exhibition, organised by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration with support from the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre, will be
World Airline News
JUNE 30, 2025
Hamburg, Germany, 30 June 2025 – Australia’s Qantas Airways is set to become the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR following the delivery of its first aircraft from the Airbus assembly line in Finkenwerder, Hamburg. Reflecting the long range capability of the A321XLR, the aircraft is flying from the Airbus facility to Sydney with just one crew rest stop in Bangkok.
Aerotime
JUNE 30, 2025
FL Technics, global aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) leader and part of Avia Solutions Group, has agreed to acquire JOB AIR Technic, a Czech MRO provider, subject to fulfilment of agreed closing conditions, including statutory approvals. The acquisition includes a 17,000square-meter MRO facility at Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Czech Republic, securing access to significant maintenance capacity at a prime location in Central Europe.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Back in February 2013, it was announced that long-time legacy carrier US Airways would be merging with American Airlines to create what would become the world's largest airline. Doug Parker, the CEO of US Airways, would soon become the chief executive of the newly-founded American Airlines Group (AAL). The integration process for bringing together two of the nation's largest airlines under one roof was unbelievably complex, and today, American Airlines exists as a dynamic fusion of two airlines
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 30, 2025
Last week, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) officially opened its Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Oklahoma. The 8,324-square-foot facility is designed to support the research and development of emergent crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies in a safe, low-risk environment. Located on more than 44,000 acres of tribally-owned land in southeastern Oklahoma, the center features office space, telemetry rooms, drone maintenance and mechanical repair workrooms, a conference l
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Revered by both airlines and their passengers for its large windows, five-abreast seats, and excellent operating economics, the Airbus A220 (formerly the Bombardier CSeries) has been touted by many as the future of lower-demand short-haul air travel. However, not every airline has been able to make the type work, and issues have caused certain carriers' examples to spend lots of time on the ground.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 30, 2025
At Sun ’n fun 2025 many attendees were drawn to an aircraft that appears to be both genuinely affordable and a speedy performer. I refer to Saberwing from Azalea Aviation. This composite kitplane stands out for its modest cost, achieved with simple fiberglass and wood elements and because Azalea offers its own engine. Yes, you have to build a Saberwing, but the job has been made easier and swifter and, as the kit runs at the price of a new pickup truck, the design represents a bargain.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Southwest Airlines is one of the most iconic carriers in the United States, and much of its success can be attributed to one man you may have heard of - Herb Kelleher. This tribute examines the legacy of Kelleher and how his leadership not only shaped a beloved airline but also deeply tied it to its home at Dallas Love Field. From humble beginnings to national recognition, this story is a testament to the innovation, charisma, and passion that still inspires aviation fans and professionals today
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 30, 2025
On June 30, 1978—47 years ago today—the Rutan Defiant took to the skies for the first time. Designed by legendary aircraft innovator Burt Rutan, the Defiant was conceived as a four-seat, twin-engine homebuilt aircraft unlike anything else of its era. True to Rutan’s signature style, the Defiant featured a canard layout and an unconventional push-pull engine configuration, with one engine mounted in the nose and the other in the rear.
Air Facts
JUNE 30, 2025
A First Time for Everything Air Facts Journal In every life, there are a myriad of “firsts.” Some are quite memorable—your first kiss, pulling out of the dealership in your first new car, or holding your first child. Remember Roberta Flack’s song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face ? In aviation, there are memorable firsts too: that first flight when you catch the flying bug; the first solo, slipping the surly bonds all by yourself; your first VFR flight plan that unexpectedly ends up in IMC; o
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Yesterday, a transcript was published in a YouTube video by an account called You can see ATC featuring communications made by an Airbus A321-200 operated by American Airlines on Wednesday, June 25. Following takeoff, the aircraft reported an emergency due to an engine overheating. The aircraft turned around to land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Arizona, where it had departed shortly before.
Aviation News
JUNE 30, 2025
Incident Overview On June 27, 2025, around 2:23 p.m. local time, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (flight VN7205, reg. VN‑A863) taxiing for takeoff to Ho Chi Minh City struck the vertical stabilizer of.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is preparing to re-enter the narrowbody market after more than a decade. The company has focused on powering long-haul aircraft lately, but now sees a major opportunity in the short-haul segment. According to comments made by Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic to The Sunday Times, the company is considering a strategic return with the UK government’s backing.
World Airline News
JUNE 30, 2025
Oman Air becomes 15th alliance member one world customers now have access to Oman Air’s route network throughout the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe Oman Air customers gain access to one world benefits across the network of more than 900 global destinations Oman Air (Travel Service Airlines) Boeing 737-86N WL OK-TVU (msn 38025) DXB (Paul Denton).
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
Today, on June 30, Australian flag carrier Qantas officially took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first Asia-Pacific launch operator of the long-range narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is currently en route to Sydney from Airbus's Hamburg facility, with a scheduled crew stop in Bangkok.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1966 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six. Piper’s PA-28 Cherokee quickly became a hit following its introduction in 1960 and was used widely for training and as a personal aircraft for business and family travel.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
The driver of a Sky Chef catering vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries after colliding with an American Eagle Embraer E175 jet on the ramp at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The aircraft is one operated by Republic Airways, and no one was onboard at the time of the accident, according to Boston 25 News.
World Airline News
JUNE 30, 2025
WestJet guests to gain single-connection access to multiple points in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GWLK (msn 62877) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 958639. CALGARY, AB, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a new interline partnership agreement with Saudia, significantly enhancing global connectivity across both carriers’ networks.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
For many passengers, the concept of low-cost flying conjures up mental images of densely packed economy class seating with minimal legroom and little to no recline. While this is often the case, which makes the idea of flying such a carrier on a long-haul flight particularly hard to stomach, it doesn't always have to be this way.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 30, 2025
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful loyalty programs out there for redeeming points. Flying Blue has access to more long haul award availability on Air France-KLM than other programs, and the points are easy to rack up, thanks to Flying Blue partnering with major transferable points currencies. Anyway, there’s an interesting development when it comes to Flying Blue’s award pricing, which people will certainly have mixed feelings about.
Simple Flying
JUNE 30, 2025
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor first entered service in 2005 and is considered the world's first fifth-generation fighter jet. Twenty years later, the Raptor is still considered to be the world's most advanced air dominance fighter, although ongoing and future updates of the F-35 Lightning II are narrowing the gap.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
The third annual Bremerton Air Show is scheduled for July 12-13 at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) in Washington state. The airport, located 15 miles northwest of Tacoma, during World War II was used as a weapons transfer station by the U.S. Navy, which still maintains a strong presence in the area through the Port of Bremerton. The airshow is being held in partnership with the Port.
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