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.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 196

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

It kind of amazes me how often we see viral stories about arguments that arise over seat recline on airplanes. Perhaps the reason this always goes so viral is because of how polarizing this topic is. Don’t get me wrong, I have my opinions, but fundamentally my belief is simply “let’s all be considerate to one another and minimize confrontations.” That belief doesn’t seem to be shared by many people.

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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.

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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

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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Thrust Approach Airlines Airline 176

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

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Tail Cargo Airlines Airline 78

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

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Lift Jet Airlines Airline 176

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.

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Turbulence Airlines Airline 167

AV Web

JUNE 11, 2025

Bryan Bedford, nominated for permanent FAA Administrator, met with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today. If the committee agrees to proceed with the nomination, it will go forward to the full Senate to vote on confirmation. In play is administering the $12 billion budget allocated for modernizing the FAA and upgrading the National Airspace System.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Airlines Airline 73

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.

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Airlines Airline 176

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.

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Tail Airlines Airline Runway 64

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

For the highlight of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I flew Air France’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER La Premiere first class on the 7hr35min flight from Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK). What made this particularly noteworthy is that it was Air France’s first commercial flight with its much anticipated new first class product. Air France is known for its incredible first class, and the “old” first class was already one of the best in the world.

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Approach Airlines Airline Runway 57

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.

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Airlines Airline 64

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

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

This shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it’s finally happening — Florida-based Silver Airways is ceasing operations as of today. Silver Airways cancels all flights going forward Silver Airways is ceasing operations as of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, meaning the carrier’s fleet of eight ATR turboprops will no longer operate flights that have been scheduled.

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Airlines Airline 62

Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

The Airbus A350-1000 is renowned for its long range and high capacity. The large variant entered commercial service in February 2018 with Qatar Airways. The one world member continues to be the largest operator. It has 24 frames, more than the other existing users: Air Caraïbes, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, French bee, Japan Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

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Airlines Airline 64

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.

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Jet 56

Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

Since the silhouettes for the Boeing New Midsize Aircraft (NMA), also known as the 797, were first revealed at the 2017 Paris Air Show, they have been the subject of fierce debate. With Boeing continuing to grapple with extensive backlogs across many of its orders and aircraft development, it remains to be seen if the aircraft will ever come to fruition.

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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.

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Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

In recent years, onboard WiFi has become an increasingly important part of the modern aviation experience. Despite flights being a time when we can finally disconnect and spend a few valuable hours offline, some passengers prefer having the option to stay connected and up to speed with our diverse and dynamic world. On most major airlines, this is possible in some form, usually via paid packages.

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Airlines Airline 59

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

Since the retirement of the Concorde over two decades ago, the world has been without supersonic passenger air transportation. Even though Concorde was profitable (contrary to popular opinion), only two airlines were ever interested in the jet, and both quickly retired the model. However, there is a supersonic passenger jet in development by Boom Supersonic, one which could soon enter service with multiple different United States-based carriers.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Airlines Airline 52

Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

One of the most significant operational assets that any airport possesses is its numerous runways, which facilitate aircraft takeoffs and landings. By having more runways, an airport can drastically expand its passenger and aircraft operation capacity. Therefore, runways tend to be key catalysts for the continued growth of a large airport. In the United States, nearly all the largest global gateways have multiple runways, some of which can accommodate simultaneous takeoffs and landings.

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Runway 64

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.

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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.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 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 2006 Lancair Columbia 400. Development of the Lancair Columbia 400 during the early 2000s promised to combine the raw performance and advanced composite construction found in numerous experimental designs, with the reliability and securit

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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.

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Aviation Technology 52

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

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Airlines Airline 52

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

A trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for some time in the Ozarks might just be on your vacation calendar. While there isn’t a public airport with an approach right in the town, Carroll County Airport (4M1) near Berryville is close enough to get you out to nature quickly. The approach to Runway 25 does have a few things worth noting as you prepare to go there.

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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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