Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
United Airlines reported a 1.7% rise in revenue for Q2 2025, attributing this growth to a recovery in demand and better on-time performance, predicting less “geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty” in the second half of the year. In its financial results released on July 16, 2025, the airline said total operating revenue reached $15.2 billion in Q2 of 2025.
AV Web
JULY 17, 2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) researchers have identified growing drone activity across the U.S., spotlighting airports, heliports and residential areas as key hot spots for potential midair collisions with manned aircraft. The nationwide study, conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration, analyzed drone flight patterns using Remote Identification (Remote ID) data collected from sensors positioned around the country.
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Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
France has a contender in the highly competitive advanced air mobility race. Based near Toulouse, one of Europe’s aerospace capitals, Ascendance Flight Technologies has been working on the eye-catching ATEA eVTOL since 2018. The ATEA is a five-seat hybrid-electric VTOL designed to have a range of 400 kilometers at full payload and a cruising speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
Aviation News, 17 July 2025 – The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to enhance its emergency response capabilities. The aircraft.
Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has reached a milestone of receiving its 100th aircraft, a brand new Airbus A330neo. The A330neo, which arrived in Manila on July 18, 2025 from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France is also the 12th aircraft of its kind to join CEB’s fleet, reinforcing the airline’s position as the largest A330neo operator in the Asia-Pacific.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
A recent nationwide analysis of drone activity concluded that airports, heliports, and residential neighborhoods may be “hot spots” where the risk of midair collisions between UAVs and crewed aircraft is elevated. Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research found that drone activity in and around congested airspace may be higher than previously thought.
Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
BAE Systems has released the first image of the UK’s Combat Air Flying Demonstrator, marking a key milestone for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the joint effort by the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter by 2035. The aircraft depicted features a stealthy and angular design characterized by a blended fuselage and wing structure.
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Flexair
JULY 17, 2025
Landing an aircraft is an essential skill for every pilot; it demands precision and practice, especially when dealing with variables that change from landing to landing. One of the biggest variables is the wind, which varies in both speed and direction. The complexity of crosswind landings comes from the need to maintain runway alignment, or centerline, while counteracting the sideways drift caused by winds pushing you to the side.
Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
Aviation News – July 17, 2025 – German leisure airline Condor has announced an order for four additional Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, continuing its strategy to.
Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
Embraer has delivered the third KC-390 Millennium to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) and launched the first flight test campaign of the A-29N Super Tucano. The test also included a historic joint flight of both aircraft. The FAP’s third KC-390 is part of a total of six aircraft orders with Embraer, with an additional ten purchase options available for allied and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nations.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
On this day in aviation history, 97 years ago—July 17, 1928—noted aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Accompanying her on the historic flight were pilot Wilmer Lower Stultz and mechanic Louis Edward Gordon. The aircraft used for the transatlantic journey was a Fokker F.VIIb/3m, more commonly known as the Fokker Trimotor.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 17, 2025
Making aviation truly sustainable is a long-term challenge that will take decades of innovation, collaboration and investment. While solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and next-generation electric and hydrogen aircraft are making headlines, one area remains underexplored yet full of potential: recycling. In this first article of a new series, Aethos takes a closer look at the opportunities and hurdles of aircraft recycling, starting with batteries.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
German leisure carrier Condor Airlines is continuing to strengthen its long-haul strategy with further investment in its widebody fleet. The airline has placed an order for additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft as it looks to build on recent growth and support its intercontinental network.
Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
Aviation News July 17, 2025 – The UK Ministry of Defence and industry leaders BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and MBDA UK have revealed the design of the pioneering Combat Air Flying Demonstrator, the f…
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
How fuel-efficient is a Boeing 747-400 when it’s burning thousands of gallons every hour? With airlines under pressure to cut operating costs and passengers more eco-aware than ever, understanding the Boeing 747-400’s miles-per-gallon rating puts its legendary range into sharper perspective. This guide breaks down exactly how far a Boeing 747-400 can fly on a gallon of jet fuel, why that figure matters, and how it compares to cars and modern jets.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is about to become more accessible for pilots who use Garmin products. On Wednesday, the Olathe, Kansas-based company announced the release of the GDM 4500 and GDM 450R, both state-of-the-art, remote-mount DME radios designed to provide slant-distance information on select Garmin flight decks and displays as a means to add or upgrade DME capabilities on many aircraft.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
GE Aerospace saw increased profits and revenue in the second quarter of 2025, with over 20% growth across all key metrics. The strong Q2 results were influenced by a growing number of orders for aircraft engines and strong demand for aftermarket maintenance services.
AOPA
JULY 17, 2025
The FAA on July 16 approved an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) submitted by Continental Aerospace Technologies that delays an exhaust clamp replacement mandate until April 15 for some of the estimated 41,058 aircraft and engines subject to a 2023 airworthiness directive.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 17, 2025
French-Dutch airline group, Air France-KLM, has partnered with Accenture and Google Cloud to launch a dedicated generative AI (gen AI) factory, designed to accelerate innovation and operational transformation across the airline group. The initiative, hosted on Google Cloud and developed in collaboration with Accenture, provides a scalable framework to test, manage and deploy gen AI, agentic, and machine learning models tailored to the group’s needs.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
An announcement that 60% of the Tempest components have entered initial manufacturing was accompanied by a design reveal of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator. The GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) or Tempest, as it is also known, will be the first supersonic air superiority fighter developed in the United Kingdom in 40 years.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 17, 2025
Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways are two of the newest airlines in the United States, and they have similar business models — both operate point-to-point routes in underserved markets. The major difference is their approach and passenger experience — Avelo flies used 737s with a pretty basic product, while Breeze flies new A220s with Wi-Fi, premium seating, etc.
Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
German-based leisure airline Condor has placed an order for four additional long-haul A330-900neo aircraft from Airbus as part of its strategy to focus on long-haul flights. According to a statement published by the airline on July 17, 2025, the Supervisory Board approved the order earlier this week. With the addition of the four new aircraft, Condor’s fleet will expand to a total of 25 A330neo aircraft by 2031.
Cranky Flier
JULY 17, 2025
Earlier this week, Avelo announced that it would be fully abandoning its West Coast network. With the airline packing up and heading east, the question was thick in the air… would anyone bother to step in? The answer is yes. There is a Breeze a-blowin’ Avelo’s West Coast experiment never quite worked, but it wasn’t for lack of trying different things.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
The Airbus A220 may be one of the newest small jets in commercial aviation, and when it comes to performance, especially speed, it doesn't disappoint. Designed with modern efficiency and flexibility in mind, the A220 is turning heads not just for its comfort and range, but for how swiftly it can get passengers from point A to B. In this guide, we will see precisely how fast the Airbus A220 can fly, what contributes to its top speeds, and how it compares to other aircraft in its category.
Aerotime
JULY 17, 2025
Antonov has confirmed that the An-124-100 Ruslan aircraft observed flying out of Ukraine on July 11, 2025, was not only extracted from the country but had also undergone a deep modernization program, a detail revealed in a company statement issued on July 16, 2025. The aircraft, registered UR-82073 and renamed “Be brave like Irpin”, departed Kyiv’s Sviatoshyn Airfield before landing at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), rejoining Antonov Airlines’ operational hub in Germany.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 17, 2025
2025 has been a turbulent year so far for airlines, particularly in the United States, given the economic uncertainty that we’ve seen. Airlines are now starting to report their Q2 2025 earnings results, and issue their forecasts for the rest of the year, and there are always some interesting details here. Last week, Delta Air Lines was the first major US airline to report its financial results.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
Yesterday, United Airlines shared its second-quarter financial results with the world, and the Star Alliance founding member was able to post a strong set of figures on both the operational and the financial side. Most notably, the Chicago-based US legacy carrier operated its largest-ever quarterly schedule in Q2 of 2025, with its consolidated punctuality rate also reaching its highest level in four years.
The Aviationist
JULY 17, 2025
A UK developed demonstrator aircraft, which will be used to inform the joint Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), has been revealed and is expected to be ready to fly by 2027. The manned aircraft will be the first supersonic design of this kind developed in the UK for four decades. Two thirds of the airframe’s […] The post GCAP Combat Air Flying Demonstrator Planned To Fly By 2027 appeared first on The Aviationist.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is heading to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2025, bringing its renowned expertise, engaging talks, and unique aviation and space artifacts for an immersive, hands-on experience. Located at booth 328, the museum’s tent will offer visitors the opportunity to learn from curators and conservators, handle real pieces of aviation and space history, and take home resources for preserving their own family heirlooms.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
If shopping for a new headset is part of your mission at EAA AirVenture this year, be sure to visit the Lightspeed Aviation booth. The company that brought the popular Zulu 3 to market has released the Zulu 4 just in time for Oshkosh (July 21-27). Company officials describe the ANR Zulu 4 as a “bestseller made even better.” That says a lot, because since 2017 the Zulu 3 has continued to be one of the most popular headsets among pilots of all experience levels who want to balance comf
Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
Aviation News – July 17, 2025 – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 17, 2025
Fly Party 2025 , held on June 28 at Bagnoli Airfield near Padua, concluded to widespread acclaim. The event ran smoothly from start to finish, striking the perfect balance of organization, respect, and a genuine passion for aviation—enthusiasm shared equally by participants and the public. Event organizer and Historical Aircraft Group (HAG) founder Andrea Rossetto shares his reflections on this year’s gathering.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
The Boeing 737 MAX has become a workhorse for many carriers worldwide. United Airlines is the class leader, Alaska Airlines is in second place, while American Airlines has the third-largest fleet on our list. These carriers all expect to operate increasing numbers of the 737 MAX as production ramps up, counting on its fuel efficiency and improved technology to make flying better for everyone.
AV Web
JULY 17, 2025
EAA AirVenture, deemed “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” brings in an estimated $257 million in total annual economic impact to Wisconsin’s Fox Valley region, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. The report, based on 2024 attendance data, reflects the event’s record-setting 686,000 visitors. Researchers used the same methodology as a 2017 study to track both direct and indirect spending tied to the weeklong fly-in convention.
The Aviationist
JULY 17, 2025
The recent flight tested the integration of government-owned autonomy on the XQ-67A, paired with active tactical datalink communications. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced on Jul. 16, 2025, that it has successfully demonstrated integration of government reference autonomy on the XQ-67A during a recent flight test in the California High Desert.
Simple Flying
JULY 17, 2025
A Eurofighter Typhoon of the Spanish Air Force had a stroke of bad luck when it collided with a seagull during a demonstration at Aire25. The bird strike happened just as the jet was approaching Mach One, making for dramatic photos and shattering the canopy.
AV Web
JULY 17, 2025
App developer ForeFlight announced the release of its next-generation procedural charts called Dynamic Procedures. The announcement comes just weeks after Garmin released its own reinvented procedural charts called Smart Charts for the Garmin Pilot cockpit app. However, ForeFlight says the vision for the new procedural charts isn’t an answer to Garmin’s solution.
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