Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Advanced air mobility developer BETA Technologies and helicopter operator Bristow have commenced the flight test campaign for the fully electric ALIA CX300 conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft in Norway on August 8, 2025. The flights are being conducted by Bristow Norway, the local subsidiary of the US-based group, in cooperation with Norwegian government-owned airport operator Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway).

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 12, 2025

The commercial aerospace business of ST Engineering and SF Airlines have officially opened a new airframe MRO facility in Ezhou, Hubei, developed through their joint venture, ST Engineering Aerospace (HuBei) Aviation Services. Formed in 2023, the joint venture has been focused on designing and planning the facility to deliver high-quality maintenance services to SF Airlines as well as global third-party customers.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

With the annual summer getaway already well underway, and driven largely by the end of the academic school year in the UK, London-Stansted Airport (STN) has reported that it saw its busiest July ever since the airport first opened as a civilian airport in 1966. In July 2025, the airport handled over 2.92 million passengers through its single terminal.

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 12, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 112 years ago (August 12, 1913), the Bristol T.B.8—also known as the Bristol-Coandă T.B.8—made its first flight. Designed by Romanian aviation pioneer Henri Coandă and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the T.B.8 was an early British biplane that served primarily as a trainer during the First World War, but also saw brief use as a stop-gap bomber with the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Qantas’ superjumbo Airbus A380 has returned to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for the first time in five years, marking the resumption of one of the longest nonstop passenger routes in the world between Sydney and Dallas. In a statement, DFW airport officials said it views this milestone as more than just a route reopening, describing it as the “world’s second longest nonstop A380 route by distance and time”.

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Flying Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2025

When an airplane lands short of a runway—especially if it touches down on a highway or street near the airport—it always makes the 6 o’clock news. And often it’s reported as a “crash,” even when there is no damage, not even to the airplane. It’s embarrassing to the pilot and infuriating to the aviation savvy that may be inspired to throw things at the television or go full-on troll on the TV station’s social media.

Airplanes

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

Why would Boeing offer two completely different engines on the same airplane? The decision to power the Dreamliner with either the General Electric GEnx-1B or the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 remains one of the program’s defining strategic moves. It matters because engine choice directly influences fuel burn, dispatch reliability, maintenance cycles, noise footprint, ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) clearance, and fleet commonality, and ultimately shapes an airline’

Clearance

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

Lufthansa Technik is preparing to certify its shark skin riblet technology for older-generation Airbus A330ceo aircraft. The technology, known as AeroSHARK, will soon be applied to the Airbus A330, making it the first Airbus model to benefit from this fuel-saving riblet surface innovation.

Airlines

Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Textron Aviation has announced that Hunnu Air has placed an order for two Cessna SkyCourier aircraft and a single Grand Caravan EX. The US aircraft manufacturer said on August 11, 2025, that the order included two passenger variants of the Cessna SkyCourier with deliveries of all three new aircraft expected to begin in 2026.  According to Textron, it will be the first time that a Cessna SkyCourier will enter service in Mongolia. “Designed for versatility and performance, the Cessna SkyCour

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Cranky Flier

AUGUST 12, 2025

Northwest Airlines was an absolutely ruthless competitor, and I mean that in the best way. With its hubs in Detroit and Minneapolis/St Paul, Northwest dominated the upper Midwest, and it felt compelled to extend its domain into a sphere of influence out beyond its hubs and into markets from Fargo to Indianapolis. This “Heartland” strategy was a good one, and it is one that other airlines have tried to emulate.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

The number of passengers flying domestically within Australia each month has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest report published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC). However, growth in the domestic sector has been heavily stifled by an overall lack of capacity, which has not kept up with demand, placing upward pressure on domestic airfares at the detriment of the consumer, the Commission adds.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Aviation News- Boeing Co. reported a sharp decline in aircraft deliveries for July, marking a 20% drop compared to the previous month and placing the.

Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

As airlines work to cut carbon emissions and meet net-zero targets by 2050, one area is starting to gain more attention: human resources. While much of the aviation industry’s climate focus has been on cleaner fuels and electric ground vehicles, experts say the people behind daily operations could play just as important a role. From hiring and training to digital systems and flexible work, HR departments are beginning to influence how airlines meet their environmental goals.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Addis Ababa, 11th August 2025 – Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport, a transformative aviation hub […]

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One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 12, 2025

In the spirit of positive reinforcement, in this post I’d like to share the things that I think Delta Air Lines does well. Delta is often regarded as being the best of the “big three” US carriers. I think the airline has lost a bit of its edge since the pandemic, and for that matter, United has started to narrow the gap. However, the airline still has some significant competitive advantages.

Approach

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

Boeing's 777X is anticipated as a major departure from its predecessor with a leap in both cabin experience and operating efficiency. The interior design incorporates elements from the 787 Dreamliner, which have proven popular with passengers and airlines alike. The 777X's style and comfort will be significantly more modern than the preceding 777, and an interesting element of that is the enlarged windows.

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AOPA

AUGUST 12, 2025

The most important airspeed to learn isn’t your stall speed, best angle or best rate-of-climb speed, maneuvering speed, best cruise, or even the never-exceed speed. It’s your aircraft’s approach speed. And you need to do more than learn it, you need to learn to “nail” it, every time.

Approach

Flying Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2025

The U.S. Air Force pushed the limits of its storied U-2 spy airplane and the aircraft’s crew in July with a record-breaking 14-hour flight across the U.S. According to officials at Beale Air Force Base in California, a two-seat U-2 variant known as the TU-2S from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing flew across all 48 contiguous U.S. states on July 31, covering over 6,000 nm.

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AV Web

AUGUST 12, 2025

Nashua Community College has been selected as the newest participant in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI) program, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday. The agreement marks the first time a New Hampshire school has been authorized to offer the program, which mirrors the curriculum and technology used at the FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Academy in Oklahoma City.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Division of Aviation and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) are joining forces to study a first-of-its-kind testbed for autonomous, electric, and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The state transportation departments on Tuesday announced a partnership to create the nation’s first “interstate in the sky” for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including uncrewed drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL

Lift

Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has supported a proposal to revoke the antitrust immunity for the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.  In a series of comments published on August 11, 2025 , the DOJ endorsed the position previously expressed by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) that the two partner carriers should no longer be granted antitrust immunity to jointly coordinate operations between their respective home countries.

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AV Web

AUGUST 12, 2025

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has temporarily suspended deliveries of its PC-12 and PC-24 business jets to the United States. The suspension comes following the introduction of steep U.S. import tariffs on Swiss goods. Pilatus said the new 39% customs duty imposed by U.S. authorities places it at “a significant competitive disadvantage” compared to U.S. and European rivals.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is introducing new routes to both Japan and Thailand starting in December 2025. The Singapore-based company announced on August 12, 2025, new flight services to Chiang Rai in Thailand, and Okinawa and Tokyo in Japan. The new routes will be introduced progressively up until March 2026 in a effort to offer “more options for holidaymakers planning their year-end and new year travels”.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Air New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran who steps down in October. Currently the airline’s Chief Digital Officer, Ravishankar will officially take over as CEO on 20 October 2025. In the five years at Air New Zealand he has gained a deep understanding of the aviation sector, and the airline.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Allegiant is introducing five new nonstop routes connecting eight US cities as the airline looks to expand its growing presence in popular leisure destinations. On August 12, 2025, Allegiant said that as part of the new routes, Huntsville, Alabama via Huntsville International Airport (HSV), would be added to its growing network.   The new routes will go live later this year and in early 2026.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

Boeing delivered 48 aircraft last month, the most it has delivered in July since 2017. While deliveries fell by 20% compared to June 2025, the manufacturer saw an 11.6% increase year-on-year, reflecting its strides towards recovery.

Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 12, 2025

MRO provider AMAC Aerospace Turkey has completed a two-month inspection programme on a Dassault Falcon 900DX at its Istanbul facility for a long-standing client. The work scope included scheduled inspections and a series of out-of-phase maintenance tasks. During the process, the team identified a fuel leak on one of the aircraft’s drain valves, which was immediately rectified by replacing the defective part with a spare unit.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Lufthansa is relaunching its non-stop service from Munich to Riyadh following a decision by the airline to suspend the route in 2017. On August 11, 2025, the German flag carrier announced that its Airbus A350-900 aircraft will be deployed to fly passengers from Munich to the capital of Saudi Arabia three times a week from October 26, 2025.  The move coincides with Lufthansa celebrating the 65th anniversary of its first ever flight to Saudi Arabia.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Many of us have heard the expression “looks aren’t everything.” A similar anecdote would be ”you can’t judge a book by its cover.” A person, place, or thing cannot be considered for what first appears to the naked eye. We must take time to foster a relationship with that which our eyes first deem as “ugly” or an-aesthetically displeasing. In many sectors of aviation, praise is placed on attractiveness.

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iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds Powerful AI Training Tools iPad Pilot News Sporty’s Pilot Training app offers pilots the ultimate flexibility in training, providing access to all of Sporty’s aviation courses on dedicated iPhone and iPad apps, Mac app, an Android app, online and on the TV using the included apps for AppleTV, FireTV, AndroidTV, Roku and Chromecast.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging regulators to revoke antitrust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. The two carriers were granted the right in 2016 to run their US-Mexico operations within the framework of a joint venture, allowing them to plan and price flights jointly. Bloomberg reports that in a filing on Monday, the DOJ cited concerns over policies of the Government of Mexico that it says have hindered competition on cross-border routes.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 12, 2025

As part of an effort to address the air traffic controller (ATC) shortage across the country, the FAA has signed an agreement with Nashua Community College (NCC) to offer a curriculum based on the agency’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday that the New Hampshire-based community college would be the next school to adopt the program, making it the fifth school this year to join and eighth overall.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 12, 2025

In a plot twist worthy of geopolitical drama, India has hit the brakes on its plan to buy six more Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft after U.S.

AV Web

AUGUST 12, 2025

The use of camera equipment in flight has grown alongside advances in technology and the rise of social media. Modern cameras , more compact and capable than ever, can serve as valuable tools for enhancing aviation education and safety. When used correctly, recording equipment offers a significant learning aid in the general aviation cockpit. Both student and experienced pilots can review their performance, gaining insight by viewing the flight from a different perspective.

Airplanes

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2025

This December, American Airlines is planning an interesting aircraft switch on its popular transatlantic route from New York JFK Airport to London Heathrow (LHR). While this corridor is typically the domain of the US 'big three' legacy carrier and one world founding member's Boeing 777 aircraft, certain rotations will use the 787.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 12, 2025

Spirit Airlines, the Fort Lauderdale-based budget carrier, has issued a dire warning to investors over its immediate prospects amid growing market concerns that the airline is rapidly running out of cash. The move comes just months after the carrier re-emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceedings with a new strategy in place to compete and survive in the increasingly competitive but plateauing US travel market.

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Aviation News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Portugal’s heavy-duty Canadair water bombers—formerly the backbone of its aerial wildfire response—are temporarily sidelined. According to ANEPC (National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority), both CL-215.

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