Aerotime

JULY 6, 2025

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has exercised options for 20 additional Airbus A330-900neo wide-body jets, doubling its existing commitment from 20 to a total of 40 aircraft. The new order adds to MAG’s original 2022 agreement, which included 10 directly purchased A330neos and 10 leased from Avolon. The first four A330neos are already in service, operating on routes such as Kuala Lumpur–Melbourne, Auckland, and Bali.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

There are many different ways for travelers to fly on airlines. This includes the cheapest option, typically referred to as economy class , as well as several upgraded seats for a more comfortable travel experience. One of the cheapest upgrades to the original economy class ticket can be premium economy, which offers several improvements for travelers, including enhanced comfort with wider seats and more legroom.

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Aerotime

JULY 6, 2025

China has unilaterally opened a third extension of the controversial M503 civil aviation route near the Taiwan Strait, drawing sharp criticism from Taipei, which accuses Beijing of escalating regional tensions. The newly activated W121 extension, announced on July 6, 2025, allows west-to-east civil flights from mainland China toward Taiwan. It comes just days before Taiwan launches its annual Han Kuang military exercises, which simulate a response to a potential Chinese blockade or invasion.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

This April, Airbus celebrated the 20th anniversary of the A380's maiden flight. This jet has been built 254 times and has broken countless records, including being the only aircraft with over 500 seats and the only full-length double-decker aircraft. This can reach over 800 passengers in an all-economy configuration. Airbus also announced that the plane had flown over 800,000 flights, serving an astounding 300 million passengers.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 6, 2025

Well here’s something that you don’t see every day, which makes for a good picture, but is probably less fun to clean up. 😉 Spirit maintenance facility fire suppression system snafu Spirit Airlines has one of its primary maintenance facilities at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The $32 million facility was completed in 2017, and covers an area of around 126,000 square feet.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

Air India Express reportedly ignored a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to replace engine parts on its Airbus A320 aircraft and falsified documents to show compliance, according to a report by Reuters. The issue was raised in March 2025, several months before Air India’s fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 6, 2025

Several days ago, I wrote about how popular aviation YouTuber Nonstop Dan had a horrible flight in Kuwait Airways first class, where he was threatened for filming. This first involved the purser, then the captain, then the ground staff, and then the police. The level of escalation here was just ridiculous. How is the airline responding to all of this?

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 6, 2025

I often get asked how much I value various miles & points currencies, including those issued with credit cards, airlines, and hotels. The truth is that there’s no valuation for these currencies that everyone will agree on. That’s because the value that you’ll get from rewards points will vary significantly based on how you redeem them , and that’s also largely based on your travel goals.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

Today, aircraft typically only require two flight crew: the pilot and the co-pilot. But this was not always the case. Before the development of more sophisticated microprocessors and computers, various larger commercial aircraft needed a flight engineer to help monitor the aircraft and ensure it was functioning properly.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 78 years ago (July 6, 1947), the Dassault MD 315 Flamant made its first flight. Designed and built in post-war France, the twin-engine light transport aircraft was developed in response to a French Air Force requirement for a colonial communications platform. Dassault based the design on the earlier MD 303 prototype, incorporating features from the wartime Marcel Bloch MB-30.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

A long-haul Lufthansa flight from Munich was forced to divert on Monday, June 30, 2025. The Airbus A380 , which was bound for Washington Dulles International Airport , did not have enough fuel to reach its scheduled destination. Instead, the aircraft was forced to land at Boston, Massachusetts.

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Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

The Grumman X-29 was one of the most visually striking and technologically ambitious aircraft ever built. Developed in the early 1980s as part of a U.S.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

The 2025 SkyTrax World Airline Awards are out. Not surprisingly, Qatar Airways won, also scoring top place for business class. Singapore Airlines has the world's best first class, while Virgin Atlantic landed the number one position for premium economy, and Cathay Pacific offers the best economy experience of any airline. However, in addition to ranking airlines by service class, Skytrax also ranks airlines by region.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 6, 2025

By Jillian C. Novak, CFI As a flight instructor, one of the most common acronyms I go over with new students is NWKRAFT. It's part of your preflight planning responsibilities under 14 CFR § 91.103 , which requires pilots to be familiar with all available information before any flight. NWKRAFT is a simple way to remember the key elements you’re legally and practically responsible for.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

Photos and story by Tom Pawlesh Held each summer (June 17–21) in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania—the historic hometown of Piper Aircraft—the Sentimental Journey Fly-In has become a cherished tradition for vintage aviation enthusiasts. First organized in 1986 by a group of dedicated volunteers, the event was created to honor Lock Haven’s rich aeronautical legacy, where Piper built airplanes for fifty years.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

During the Cold War, the United States operated a range of Soviet fighter jets procured in secret for an operation known as Project Constant Peg. These fighter jets were used to train American pilots, although exactly how some were procured remains confidential. The program was part of lessons learned from Vietnam and continued until 1990 as the Cold War ended.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

The notion that “aviation regulations are written in blood” serves as a stark but powerful reminder of how many safety rules exist because of past tragedies. In aviation, nearly every regulation has a backstory, including those concerning oxygen use. These hard-learned lessons shape the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and other standards to prevent history from repeating itself.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

In April 2020, American Airlines' newsroom confirmed the retirement of five aircraft types, including the 757-200s, that joined the America West fleet in 1987 and the American fleet in 1989. This aircraft was responsible primarily for mainland domestic and Hawaii routes. It also flew some trans-Atlantic and Latin American services.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The Museum of Flight’s popular Jet Blast Bash returns August 2–3, offering aviation fans Seattle’s closest vantage point to witness the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ thrilling takeoffs and landings during the Boeing Seafair Airshow. Held on the Museum’s flightline, Jet Blast Bash is also the Museum’s largest and most anticipated outdoor family festival of the year.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

When most people hear the name " Piaggio ," they think of iconic Italian scooters zipping through the streets of Rome, as seen in the cult movie " Roman Holiday." But Piaggio is not just about two wheels - it also has wings. The company, initially founded by Rinaldo Piaggio to build trains near Genoa, Italy, in 1884, has a long and surprising history in aviation.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

A weeks-long project to repaint one of the Yorkshire Air Museum ’s most iconic aircraft has been captured in a striking time-lapse video, now available to view online. The aircraft in question is the Handley Page Victor K2, an inflight refuelling tanker, which has received a fresh coat of camouflage paint—the first time in forty years it has worn this distinctive scheme.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

This article considers the busiest domestic routes by seat capacity in the United States. Unsurprisingly, the airports that dominate the list are also some of the busiest airports in the country, serving some of the busiest cities as well as routes serving Alaska and Hawaii. Here is what to know about the busiest domestic air routes in the US for July 2025.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 6, 2025

Are you going to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025? If you are one of the lucky ones, you can go view the newest Special Light-Sport Aircraft in the U.S. fleet. I am writing about AeroJones USA’s AJ Sport. Yep, you can see it in sleek carbon fiber by visiting SilverLight Aviation — booths 356 and 357 in the Main Aircraft display area not far inside the main gate.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

The Fourth of July holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in the United States as Americans travel around the country to visit their friends and family. This year, July 4 fell on a Friday, giving people more opportunities to get away for a long weekend.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

In the market for a used airplane? Do yourself and your wallet a solid and look beyond the basics of engine health. With airplanes still selling at premium prices and too many pre-buy inspections getting shortchanged, plenty of owners are shelling out thousands of dollars for unexpected repairs and replacement accessories that could have been negotiated before handing over a big check.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

In the farthest reaches of the planet lie some of the most remote military airbases ever built. These bases enable their operators to project military power in distant regions of the world, a key capability for military forces with a global reach. Given their isolated nature, these bases can pose many operational challenges, such as extreme weather, terrain and distance from habitable settlements.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

From June 15th to 17th, Canada hosted the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. As the closest major airport to Kananaskis, Calgary International Airport got a number of interesting visitors in the days leading up to the Summit, as well as during the Summit itself.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

Hollywood Burbank Airport , also known as Bob Hope Airport, is a lesser-known excellent option for domestic flying in the United States. This airport is substantially smaller than its rival Los Angeles International Airport , which welcomes over 76 million passengers annually. Yet, LAX is unpopular with passengers for several reasons, leading many to opt for Hollywood Burbank as an alternative for domestic travel.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

-RV-6A landed on beach out of gas -takeoff attempt on muddy sand flat failed An RV-6A pilot’s apparent attempt to dodge a helicopter recovery bill for his stranded but undamaged airplane was upended last week with an ill-considered takeoff attempt from a muddy tidal estuary on Vancouver Island. He still ended up paying for the lift from the chopper but it hoisted a badly broken airplane.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2025

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is set to introduce a new level of luxury on its narrowbody, transcontinental services. The one world carrier's plans include new stylish 20 Flagship Suites onboard its incoming Airbus A321XLR.

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Aviation News

JULY 6, 2025

Aviation News, July 6, 2025 – France has officially launched its first military space air base, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s strategy to.

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The Aviationist

JULY 6, 2025

A new ekranoplan, or ground-effect vehicle, design emerging from China was first noted earlier this week. Now a new image offers our first look at the whole airframe. An ekranoplan, derived from the Russian for ‘ground effect’, is a type of vehicle that utilises the aerodynamic concept of ground effect to travel at great speeds, […] The post Full Photo of New Chinese Ekranoplan Breaks Cover appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Defence Blog

JULY 6, 2025

Russia has submitted a dual proposal to India, offering its fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter and the advanced Su-35M air superiority jet. The offer, presented by Russian state conglomerate Rostec and Sukhoi, includes full technology transfer for local production of the Su-57E at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik facility. This site has previously assembled more than […] The post Russia pushes new fighter jet deal with India first appeared on Defence Blog.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

-11 incursions near Bedminster Saturday and Sunday -Head butt maneuver used on some Despite repeated pleas from NORAD and increasingly aggressive tactics by its pilots, the number of incursions to presidential TFRs are on the rise. At least 11 general aviation aircraft violated the 30-nm ring of the two TFRs above and around President Donald Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort on Saturday and Sunday.

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Defence Blog

JULY 6, 2025

A mysterious main battle tank seen on the streets of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has ignited intense online discussions and speculation over its origin and purpose. Video footage of the tank and other armored vehicles moving through Baotou recently went viral, with many users initially believing it to be a Russian tank shipped to China. However, […] The post China develops low-cost alternative to Russian T-90 first appeared on Defence Blog.

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AV Web

JULY 6, 2025

“Well, they are on to us,” said Jeff. He and I were sitting at our favorite Waffle House, enjoying some scattered and smothered along with our coffee and eggs, when I looked up to notice that he was reading what we old folks call a “newspaper.” Newspapers, for those of you who were never taught to write cursive, were made, surprisingly enough, out of paper; on that paper, they printed the news.

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Aerotime

JULY 6, 2025

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet intercepted a general aviation aircraft that violated restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on July 5, 2025, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 2:39 p.m. local time (1839 GMT), marking the fifth unauthorized incursion of the day into the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone established around the Trump National Golf Club.

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