Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2025

An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into the door plug blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 has concluded that “multiple system failures” led to the incident on January 5, 2024. On June 24, 2025, at an NTSB board meeting, the agency chair Jennifer Homendy laid bare the “long chain of events” that caused the door plug seperation and the single reason why the “catastrophe” was averted.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

United Airlines seems to be cracking down on employees who are requesting (federally protected) medical leave. There’s no doubt some abuse with this, but I can’t help but feel like this message is about intimidation, more than anything else. United may use medical leave information against employees Recently, JonNYC reported how United is starting to delay and even reject medical leave requests from crew members, particularly flight attendants.

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Airline Airlines 107

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2025

Embraer has opened a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for commercial jets in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, as it prepares for a brand-new center to be completed. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer confirmed on June 25, 2025, that its new commercial MRO facilities had opened in an existing hangar at Perot Field Alliance Airport (AFW).

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Hangar Jet 258

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

In February 2024, Etihad Guest introduced the world’s most punitive cancellation fees for award tickets. This was announced as part of a larger overhaul of the Etihad Guest program. I want to provide an update, as Etihad Guest has updated its change and cancellation fees on award tickets as of June 2025, though the changes are fairly minor. Still, they’re worth being aware of.

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Airline Airlines 103

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2025

The 2025 Paris Air Show was the occasion chosen by TARMAC Aerosave to launch a new brand of upcycled non-airworthy aircraft parts repurposed for several non-aviation uses. France-based TARMAC Aerosave is a joint venture between Airbus and Safran. In addition to providing maintenance, overhaul and repair services (MRO), TARMAC Aerosave is one of the world’s largest players when it comes to aircraft end-of-life processing.

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Tarmac 279

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

Among the “big three” US carriers, United is in a league of its own when it comes to technology. The carrier’s customer facing tech is exceptional, and it’s an area where the airline keeps trying to differentiate itself. Here’s the latest example of that. United app adds personalized connection information United has just officially launched new, personalized mobile app features, that are supposed to make it easier to catch connecting flights.

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2025

As of June 24, 2025, Air Europa has started operating regular daily services on the Madrid-Barajas (MAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) route, on behalf of Etihad Airways. The Spanish airline is operating one of Etihad’s two daily services to Madrid (EY103, which departs Abu Dhabi at 14.00 local time) under a wet-lease agreement. This is the first time Air Europa, which has a significant long-haul network linking Spain to Latin America, has operated scheduled services in the Middle East.

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Airline Airlines 246

Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2025

Amid the push for cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion systems, France’s DGA Essais Propulseurs test center has become a key node in Europe’s civil and military engine development ecosystem. Part of the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), the Essais Propulseurs center is one of nine specialized testing facilities across France. Located in Saclay, southwest of Paris, it focuses exclusively on aerobic propulsion systems – and unlike many national facilities, it serves both military

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Lift 152

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

There are seven passenger variants of the Boeing 777: the 200 (the original model), 200ER, 200LR, 300, 300ER, 777-8 (coming), and 777-9 (coming). Seven carriers continue to fly the 777-200LR (Long Range) in scheduled passenger roles: Air Canada, Air India, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pakistan International, and Turkmenistan Airlines.

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Airlines Airline 102

Flying Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

Question: What does the term “demonstrated crosswind component” mean? I just started flight training, and the flight school aircraft have placards that read “maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity 15 knots.” Does that mean I can’t fly when the winds are above 15 knots? Answer: The demonstrated crosswind component is the maximum velocity of the crosswind component that was experienced during the certification tests, and the pilots were still able to maintain adequat

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Aviation News

JUNE 25, 2025

Seoul, South Korea – June 25, 2025 – Bell Textron Inc.

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Pilot 103

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

Southwest Airlines seems to be experiencing a major identity crisis. The Dallas-based carrier has spent its 54-year lifetime delivering low fares and southern hospitality to its passengers. Southwest has always embraced its status as a simple, budget-friendly option for Americans to travel across the United States and to nearby international destinations.

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Airline Airlines 110

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

PS (which was initially founded in 2017 as The Private Suite) is a company that operates exclusive airport facilities, intended to allow people to bypass the typical airport experience, when flying commercially. The first location opened in 2017 in Los Angeles (LAX) , the second location opened in 2023 in Atlanta (ATL) , and there are two more locations expected to open next year, in Miami (MIA) and Dallas (DFW).

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Jet 104

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

All of the longest nonstop flights over 8,200 miles from the United States are to destinations in Australia and New Zealand. All of these flights are operated by a single variant of the Dreamliner family, the Boeing 787-9. These flights are served by United Airlines , Air New Zealand , and Qantas. The Boeing 787-9 has the range to serve many of the world's longest nonstop commercial routes, although the three longest routes are served by Airbus A350 aircraft.

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Airline Airlines 98

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2025

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) is on the hunt for industry feedback on FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B titled Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair. ARSA has opened a short survey to be completed by maintenance professionals to collect the data. The AC primarily supports independent mechanics, technicians and repair stations that maintain general aviation aircraft.

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General Aviation 94

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

FedEx has permanently retired 12 aircraft from its fleet and taken a $21 million impairment charge in its fiscal fourth quarter that ended on May 31. As part of its annual results announcement , the Memphis-based logistics giant confirmed that the retirements included Airbus , Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft, as well as eight associated engines.

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Airlines Airline 101

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 25, 2025

By Katherine Hamilton The Lockheed C-60A Lodestar is a military variant of the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, a twin-engine transport aircraft developed in the United States. Based on earlier designs like the Model 10 Electra and Model 14 Super Electra, the Model 18 was created to compete directly with the Douglas DC-3. Slightly smaller and faster than its competitor, the Lodestar offered versatility in both civilian and military applications.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

The Boeing 787 has a distinctive design, including the special feature of its unique wing flex. The aircraft is one of the most advanced currently in operation, and has great fuel efficiency and enhanced passenger comfort. The dramatic wing flex usually occurs in flight, when the wings are seen bending upwards by up to 25 feet (7.6 meters). The wing flex is a deliberate design in engineering, which can enhance the performance.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

I love how we’re increasingly seeing airlines launch gamified promotions, which are great in terms of member engagement. It felt like airlines didn’t bother offering these kinds of promotions for so long, but we’ve seen several of these in recent times, from programs like SAS EuroBonus , Etihad Guest , and Ethiopian ShebaMiles. We’ve now seen JetBlue TrueBlue launch an awesome promotion , celebrating the carrier’s 25th anniversary.

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Airline Airlines 109

Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

Amid rising tension in the Middle East, Monday's shutdown of Qatari airspace led to significant disruptions for both Qatar Airways and Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Departures from Doha were suspended, and inbound flights were rerouted to several nearby airports, with Istanbul and Jeddah receiving the most diversions.

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Airlines Airline 96

Flying Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

Inadequate training, guidance, and oversight on the part of the Boeing Company are to blame for the loss of the door plug from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 in January 2024. On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a lengthy hearing to discuss the investigation into the event. The FAA was also cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

On Tuesday, it was reported by One Mile At A Time that Spirit Airlines has announced plans to streamline its booking experience by re-branding its travel options. Fare bundles have been reorganized into Spirit First, Premium Economy, and Value options, replacing previous bundle options and eliminating the previously available Go Savvy option, which included the basic fare, with standard seat selection, including a carry-on bag and checked bag.

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Airline Airlines 105

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2025

Time is running short for holders of FAA ratings who have foreign addresses and who have no U.S. address of record to designate a U.S. Agent of Service (USAS). The rule requires those individuals to designate a U.S. agent by July 7 to receive FAA documents on the certificate holder’s behalf. According to the FAA, “This rule facilitates the FAA’s ability to accomplish prompt and cost-effective service of process and service of other safety-critical or time-sensitive documents to individuals

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2025

Boeing is rehiring up to 58 employees who are members of the Society of Professional Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), a professional labor union representing over 24,000 engineers, technical workers, and other professionals in the aerospace industry.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

A guy I had flown on enough trips to turn him into a pretty good copilot called early one week in January to see if I could get a plane for the weekend. I was flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) at the time. He wanted to bring a friend and pick up another friend at Dulles International Airport (KIAD), then we’d head to Somerset, Pennsylvania, to go skiing in the mountains beginning Friday night if we could get away in time.

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Weather Approach Ceiling Runway 85

Aviation News

JUNE 25, 2025

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland – June 25, 2025 Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced that its latest MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft is currently undergoing.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2025

While details are extremely limited as of now, here’s an update that I’m absolutely delighted to see. American plans major lounge changes in Miami Miami International Airport (MIA) is my home airport (unfortunately) , and American is the largest carrier there. As it currently stands, American’s lounge situation at the airport is pretty underwhelming: There’s the D30 lounge setup, which includes an Admirals Club and a Flagship Lounge, and is the carrier’s main lounge complex at the airport There’

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Airline Airlines 107

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 25, 2025

It’s almost here: The big event, the giant airshow, the humongous fly-in, and the aviation trade show for pilots. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is just around the corner (July 21-27), and folks are already itching to be there. I see folks posting online, seeking out the daily schedule of performers and trying to find places to sleep that aren’t highway robbery (Hint: tent).

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Airplanes Pilot NOTAMs Hangar 64

Flying Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

CubCrafters , the Yakima, Washington-based builder of popular backcountry aircraft, has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to increase the gross weight of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to 2,300 pounds—and that’s just the beginning. According to Johnny McKinney, CubCrafters’ aircraft maintenance services manager, the gross weight increase will make it possible for SuperCub owners to add modern avionics, a constant speed propeller, tundra tires, or a belly pod. “As p

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Gross Weight Payload Pilot Airplanes 63

AV Web

JUNE 25, 2025

Shrugging off embarrassing revelations regarding his pilot credentials, Bryan Bedford saw his nomination for FAA Administrator take a step forward this morning. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has voted to advance Bedford’s nomination by a slim 15-13 margin. The nomination will now pass to the full Senate for confirmation.

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Checkride Weather Pilot 64

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 25, 2025

On this day in aviation history, June 25, 1944—81 years ago—the Ryan FR-1 Fireball took to the skies for the first time. This distinctive aircraft was the United States Navy’s first fighter to feature a hybrid propulsion system, combining a piston engine with a turbojet. Designed during World War II, the Fireball marked a significant step in the transition from piston-powered to jet-powered naval aviation.

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Air Facts

JUNE 25, 2025

AirFacts Podcast—Behind the Cockpit Door: Insights from Joel Turpin Air Facts Journal In this episode our guest is Joel Turpin, a veteran pilot whose flying career spans everything from Piper Cubs and DC-3s to Boeing airliners and the Pilatus PC-12. In this episode, Joel shares stories from more than five decades in aviation and discusses his recent article, The Captain is Lying —one of our most-read pieces of the year.

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Cockpit Pilot Airline Airlines 52

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 25, 2025

In November 2024, we shared an update on the restoration of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia ’s Republic P-47N Thunderbolt (S/N 44-89136). Since then, the dedicated volunteer team at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia, has continued their expert efforts to return this iconic WWII fighter to the skies. Although this particular P-47N was delivered too late to see combat during the Second World War, it has a fascinating post-war history, having served with the Guatemalan Air F

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Rudder 52

Flying Magazine

JUNE 25, 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 1973 Bellanca 17-30A Viking. While flying your own aircraft is a wonderful experience, there is a special appeal associated with having an aircraft of uncommon make and model.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Stability Pilot 77

World Airline News

JUNE 25, 2025

Ryanair (UK) Boeing 737-8AS WL G-RUKA (msn 44687) BLQ (Marco Finelli). Image: 962312. Today (25 June, Wednesday), Ryanair, the number 1 airline in Poland and Europe, celebrated a milestone at Katowice Airport; the 10-millionth Ryanair passenger in Pyrzowice since beginning of operations at the airport in 2007 was handled. Mr. Mateusz, the lucky passenger, arrived on the morning flight from Catania.

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Airline Airlines 52

Flight Training Central

JUNE 25, 2025

Pilots need to have a good understanding of airplane systems to know how to properly operate their controls and troubleshoot them when things don’t work as expected. This week’s tip examines the Cessna 172 fuel system to show each component and give you a better understanding of how all the parts work together.

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Airplanes Pilot 52

World Airline News

JUNE 25, 2025

New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection Features are an extension of airline’s ConnectionSaver back-end technology and provide customers full visibility into connecting flight status During spring beta test phase, more than 350,000 customers use

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