Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
AirAsia may be close to placing an order for 100 Airbus A220 aircraft during, according to Reuters, which cited unnamed industry sources familiar with the matter. According to these reports, the order could be announced during the Paris Air Show, which takes place in Le Bourget, June 16-22, 2025. If confirmed, the order will be significant on a number of levels and not just because of its sheer size.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 11, 2025
Transport aircraft have a new option for upgrading the flight deck as Garmin on Wednesday introduced the G5000 PRIME. The company described it as its “most advanced integrated flight deck for Part 25 transport aircraft.” According to Garmin, G5000 PRIME uses an intuitive, all-touchscreen flight deck designed to provide more displays and show layout options that can help pilots access additional information when they need it most, such when operating in busy airport environments. R
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Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
Boeing ordered 303 new aircraft in May 2025, marking the sixth-best month for orders in the planemaker’s history. This marks a significant increase from only eight orders that Boeing placed in April 2025, whereas Airbus saw a considerable drop in orders compared to earlier months, with only 11 total orders in April 2025. According to Boeing’s orders and deliveries report, of the 303 aircraft ordered in May 2025, there were 119 737 MAX, 75 787-10s, 45 787-9s, 30 777X, 20 737 MAX, seven 787-9s and
World Airline News
JUNE 11, 2025
Recognized for International Safety and Operational Excellence; Strengthening Global Competitiveness Through Strategic Cooperation Air Premia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner HL8387 (msn 66407) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 959296. SEOUL, South Korea, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Air Premia, Korea’s premium hybrid airline, announced today that it has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member—an achievement that follows closely on the heels of the company
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
Saab has completed a series of flight tests integrating artificial intelligence into its Gripen E fighter jet, the company announced on June 11, 2025. Conducted in partnership with the German-based defense AI firm Helsing, the flights over the Baltic Sea saw the AI agent, named Centaur, take autonomous control of the aircraft during simulated Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat scenarios.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 11, 2025
Knowing what kind of fuel your aircraft takes is basic pilot knowledge. Knowing how to communicate that information to the FBO and/or line service technicians that refuel it should also be. But according to Keith Clark, a Phillips 66 senior quality control and technical representative, correct aircraft fueling doesn’t always happen—and often with disastrous and deadly results.
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
As aviation professionals prepare for the Paris Air Show 2025, sustainable flight is a key topic for industry conversations. Current research suggests that electrification in aviation is not a distant goal. According to a report by The Business Research Company from May 2025, the aircraft electrification market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, reaching $11.85 billion by 2029.
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Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
Jetstar Asia, the Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, will cease operations in July 2025 as part of the airline group’s plan for a “strategic restructure”. On June 11, 2025, Qantas Group announced that it will close the airline due to growing challenges in recent years. Qantas noted that Jetstar has been “impacted by rising supplier costs, high airport fees, and intensified competition in the region.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 11, 2025
One of aviation’s most unique and iconic aircraft is set to take center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 , as Pratt & Whitney brings its Boeing 747SP flying test bed to Boeing Plaza during the 72nd edition of the world’s largest aviation gathering. The event runs July 21–27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft’s special appearance is part of Pratt & Whitney’s global centennial celebration, marking 100 years of innovation since its founding in 1925.
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
The Indian carrier IndiGo is reportedly eyeing up an order for up to 50 ATR 72-600 turboprops with confirmation of the deal set to come at Paris Air Show, according to Business Standard. The news website spoke with sources familiar with developments who said it was likely that IndiGo would place an order for between 30 and 50 ATR 72-600s. It is thought that once finalized the agreement could be valued in the region of between $450 and $750 million, according to Business Standard.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 11, 2025
Airlines are starting see the impact of a focus on solving baggage handling issues as they look to address one of the main causes of passenger dissatisfaction. The annual SITA Baggage Insights Report has revealed continuing improvement with globally the number of bags mishandled continuing to decline to 6.3 per 1,000 in 2024, down from 6.9 the previous year.
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
With the bi-annual Paris Air Show (PAS2025) just days away, AeroTime takes a look at the aircraft that will feature at the 55th edition of the legendary event at Le Bourget Airport to the north of the French capital city. The 2025 show will welcome thousands of visitors and hundreds more exhibitors, as well as aircraft of every shape, size, and description.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 11, 2025
Aircraft propeller MRO firm, APS, has received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) for its Asia Pacific facility in Shah Alam, Selangor. The CAAM certification is a key milestone in preparing the Malaysia facility to serve as APS’ regional centre of excellence for propeller MRO services. It also confirms that APS meets the aviation regulatory standards required to carry out maintenance work in Malaysia.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 11, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a three-day investigative hearing focusing on the midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January. The hearing will take place July 30 to August 1 in Washington and will be livestreamed. More information, including an agenda and a witness list, will be released in the coming weeks, the NTSB said.
World Airline News
JUNE 11, 2025
A letter to their customers posted on their website Dear Silver Airways Customers, We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025. In an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy, Silver entered into a transaction to sell its assets to another airline holding company, who unfortunately has determined to not continue Silver’s flight operations in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
AOPA
JUNE 11, 2025
Flying an uncrewed, large-scale prototype, a Canadian manufacturer successfully demonstrated the vertical takeoff, transition to stable wing-borne flight, and vertical landing capabilities of its Cavorite X7 on May 15.
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called a three-day investigative hearing to look into the events surrounding a deadly mid-air crash between a PSA Airlines operated American Eagle flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. 64 people onboard the American Eagle Bombardier CRJ700 and three crew members inside the helicopter were killed on January 29, 2025, when the collision occurred over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Aviation News
JUNE 11, 2025
Pipistrel, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. is set to participate in the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 19 at Le Bourget, Paris.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 11, 2025
If you are one of the 806,940 pilot certificate holders reported by the FAA in its 2023 airman statistics , you will probably be familiar with a DPE, or designated pilot examiner. Over the years the FAA has gradually shed its responsibilities for carrying out most practical tests in favor of independent designees who are appointed at the “pleasure” of the FAA administrator.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 11, 2025
MRO provider AMAC Aerospace Turkey has completed maintenance work on a Dassault Falcon F2000EX EASy, returning the aircraft to a long-term customer in mid-May. The work, carried out at the firm’s Istanbul facility, included several out-of-phase tasks and minor engine inspections. During the process, AMAC Aerospace Turkey says that a number of findings were identified and subsequently discussed with the aircraft manufacturer.
AV Web
JUNE 11, 2025
Garmin introduced its G5000 Prime integrated flight deck today (June 11). The company touts the system as the most advanced integrated flight deck for Part 25 (large airline) transport aircraft. The touchscreen system’s open architecture is friendly to integrating new technologies, Garmin said. G5000 Prime has quadruple the memory and system connectivity; as much as 100 times faster than previous-generation flight decks.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 11, 2025
This isn’t the first or last time that something like this will happen. Regardless, it can’t help but make for quite a picture… GetJet 737 “tips” backward in Norway while on ground This incident happened shortly after 12PM yesterday (Tuesday, June 10, 2025), and involves a 21-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code LY-UNO. Specifically, the flight was operated by GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian charter airline, which was operating a flight on behalf of Wizz Air, under a wet lease agreem
Flying Magazine
JUNE 11, 2025
Question: I’m confused about the altitudes shown on some IFR plates, such as the STAR [standard terminal arrival route] for the LENDY Eight Arrival [to John F. Kennedy International Airport/KJFK in New York]. In this example (above), I thought the altitudes shown for segments (like FL 180 between LVZ and JENNO) indicated the altitude you should fly—so 18,000 feet in this case.
World Airline News
JUNE 11, 2025
The Qantas Group has today announced a strategic restructure which supports its historic fleet renewal program and strengthens its core businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Jetstar Asia Airways-Valuair (Jetstar.com) Airbus A320-232 9V-JSH (msn 2604) SIN (Michael B. Ing). Image: 928061. The closure of intra-Asia airline, Jetstar Asia, enables the Qantas Group to recycle up to $500 million in capital, supporting its historic fleet renewal program 13 Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 aircraft to be prog
Simple Flying
JUNE 11, 2025
American Airlines will begin deploying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a premium-heavy configuration on the carrier's nonstop route between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Auckland Airport (AKL). This new service is set to begin on January 5, 2026. The aircraft serving this route will be a 244-seat jet that features lie-flat seating in business-class Flagship Suites equipped with privacy doors.
The Aviationist
JUNE 11, 2025
Procurement request documents obtained by Bloomberg show revised figures for F-35 deliveries in 2026, with the USAF receiving only 24 jets rather than 48. Bloomberg reports that the Pentagon seeks to reduce incoming deliveries for all branches of the U.S. military operating the F-35 Lightning II. The U.S. Air Force will receive 24 F-35As, rather […] The post Breaking: U.S.
Aerotime
JUNE 11, 2025
Finnair is returning to Canada with new flights scheduled to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) after an 11-year absence. The Finnish flag carrier confirmed on June 11, 2025, that after last flying to Toronto in summer 2015, a new dedicated service to the North American country will commence on May 4, 2026. Finnair Airbus A330-300s will operate on the route three times a week with scheduled flights from Helsinki departing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
AV Web
JUNE 11, 2025
Miami Beach-based Private Jet Services Group (PJS) announced this week it is filing a federal lawsuit alleging discriminatory denial of access at Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in New York. The suit, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses the county and the airport executive director April Gasparri of “unlawful and discriminatory denial of access to HPN for Boeing 757-200 charter flights operated on behalf of PJS.
Flight Training Central
JUNE 11, 2025
Visual approach slope indicators use a combination of white and red lights next to the runway to help pilots verify they are flying the correct approach angle. This week’s video takes a closer look at two types, VASI and PAPI, to show you how they work and what the various indications mean.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 11, 2025
Eighty-eight years ago, on June 11, 1937, the Kawanishi E11K took to the skies for the first time. This little-known Japanese flying boat marked an ambitious, albeit ultimately unsuccessful, step forward in maritime aviation. Designed as a night reconnaissance aircraft for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), the E11K’s story is one of high expectations, technical shortcomings, and quiet service.
Simple Flying
JUNE 11, 2025
An American Airlines A321-200 was damaged on Monday evening after a tail strike upon landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The aircraft was still able to taxi to its gate after vacating the runway, and all passengers disembarked without injury. The aircraft has been parked at Charlotte since the incident.
Aviation News
JUNE 11, 2025
Marignane, France – 11 June 2025 – In the lead-up to the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters has introduced HTeaming, a next-generation modular solution designed.
AOPA
JUNE 11, 2025
FREDERICK, Md.—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) commended the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee following its passage of the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 on Wednesday, which aims to reform how mental health is addressed in the aviation community.
World Airline News
JUNE 11, 2025
New partnership unlocks single connection access to Denmark, Norway and Sweden from multiple points in WestJet’s network WestJet Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-GURP (msn 64975) LGR (Robbie Shaw). Image: 959061. Scandinavian Airlines-SAS (SAS Connect) Airbus A320-251N WL EI-SIK (msn 10716) CPH (Tony Storck). Image: 959475. CALGARY, AB, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a new interline partnership agreement with Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), significantly enhancin
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 11, 2025
Finnair has just announced its newest long haul route, and it marks the oneworld carrier’s return to Canada… Finnair returning to Canada after 11 year hiatus In the summer of 2026, Finnair intends to launch 3x weekly seasonal flights between Helsinki (HEL) and Toronto (YYZ). The route will operate between May 4 and August 29, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, in both directions.
Simple Flying
JUNE 11, 2025
The FAA has confirmed it will continue capping flight volumes at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) through the end of 2025, citing safety and delay reduction as key priorities. Starting Monday, scheduled arrivals and departures have been limited to 28 per hour during weekend construction periods from September through December. During other periods, operations will be capped at 34 per hour through October 25, under a federal order issued on June 6.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 11, 2025
In March 2025, a Grumman F11F Tiger in the distinctive blue and yellow colors of the Blue Angels appeared at the California Science Center in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. Unbeknownst to many visitors, the aircraft has had quite the journey to get to the California Science Center, where it will be displayed in the looming structure taking shape above it, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
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