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SkyWest orders up to 110 Embraer E175s at Paris Air Show, 16 to fly for Delta  

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SkyWest Airlines has struck a deal with Embraer at the Paris Air Show to purchase up to 110 Embraer E175s, with 16 already allocated to operate for Delta Air Lines. Embraer and SkyWest announced on June 18, 2025, that the airline would purchase 60 aircraft with purchase rights on 50 extra planes in the future. SkyWest confirmed that 16 new E175 aircraft would operate under a multi-year contract for Delta Air Lines with deliveries set to being in 2027.

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Could Eve Air Mobility’s Steady Approach to AAM Pay Off?

Flying Magazine

PARIS—Spun out of Embraer in 2020, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility is younger than competitors like Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Boeing’s Wisk Aero. Unlike Eve, each of those companies have flown eVTOL prototypes. But Luiz Valentini, chief technology officer of the Brazilian company, told FLYING it is unfazed.

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Honeywell signs 5-year APU maintenance deal for Vietjet Air’s A330 fleet

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Honeywell and Vietjet Air have entered an exclusive five-year contract for the maintenance of Honeywell’s 331-350 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) on Vietjet’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft. The deal was announced on June 18, 2025 at the Paris Air Show 2025 and covers 30 widebody aircraft. Honeywell said that the agreement builds on its existing maintenance support for Vietjet’s A330 fleet and further positions Honeywell as the aftermarket partner of choice for one of Asia’s fastest-growing low-cost

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EgyptAir Orders 16 Airbus A350-900s, Deliveries Start This Year

One Mile at a Time

At the Dubai Airshow in November 2023, EgyptAir placed a firm order for 10 Airbus A350-900s. Now the airline has increased that order to 16 jets , by converting six options into firm orders. Let’s take a look at all the details, as the first aircraft is expected to be delivered later this year. EgyptAir will add Airbus A350 to wide body fleet EgyptAir has placed a firm order for 16 Airbus A350-900s, though the planes will only be delivered gradually.

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EGYPTAIR expands Dubai Airshow Airbus A350 order to 16 jets at Paris Air Show 

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EGYPTAIR has increased an order it signed at Dubai Airshow in 2023, for 10 Airbus A350-900s to 16 widebody jets almost two years later at Paris Air Show. On June 18, 2026, Airbus confirmed that EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as “part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel”. The first order for 10 A350-900s was announced on November 14, 2023, when EGYPTAIR and Airbus executives gathered in front of a media audience at Dubai Airshow.

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Used Aircraft Guide: Beechcraft Bonanza 36 Ranks at Top of Six-Place Piston Singles

Flying Magazine

It’s tough to argue that the iconic Beechcraft Bonanza has long ago established itself as one of GA’s most respected piston singles. For buyers searching the six-place, piston-single market, the 36-series Bonanza is certainly worth a look. With a good blend of speed, cabin comfort, and solid build quality, buyers are drawn to them for the same reasons they always have.

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Airlink to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra

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South Africa-based regional airline Airlink announced plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, an aircraft lessor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The announcement was made during an Embraer press conference on June 18, 2025, at Paris Air Show 2025. As part of the agreement that will be finalized soon, Airlink will enhance its existing fleet of 68 aircraft with the new E2 aircraft, with deliveries from Embraer’s facilities in Brazil anticipated from lat

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Starlux boosts long-haul fleet with 10 more Airbus A350-1000s

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Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has deepened its commitment to long-haul expansion with a firm order for 10 additional Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The purchase brings the carrier’s total A350‑1000 orderbook to 18 jets, signalling a major strategic push. With this additional batch of A350‑1000s, Starlux bolsters its fleet of ultra-long-haul jets to support intercontinental routes, including its recently announced route to Phoenix, United States.

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JSX Plans All-Business Class ATR Turboprop Flights In United States

One Mile at a Time

Public charter air carrier JSX has just revealed plans to introduce turboprop service, with 30-seat all-business class aircraft. This is an interesting development for the carrier, and a logical evolution. JSX will fly ATR 42-600 turboprops as of late 2025 For context, JSX is an air carrier that operates point-to-point flights within the United States with 30-seat regional jets.

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Bridges Air Cargo to be the first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter

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Embraer has announced that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of its new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion. The announcement, made by Embraer alongside lessor Regional One, took place on June 18, 2025 at the Paris Air Show. #NEWS | Bridges Air Cargo to be First Operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter. Read full news: [link] #EmbraerStories #EFreighter pic.twitter.com/ctzXW77GPQ — Embraer (@embraer) June 18, 2025 The E190F was launched to meet the changing demand

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Starlux Airlines Orders More Airbus A350-1000s, For Long Haul Growth

One Mile at a Time

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has just placed an additional Airbus A350 order , with the goal of expanding long haul service in the coming years. Starlux orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s Starlux has today announced a firm order for the purchase of an additional 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. For context, Starlux launched operations in 2020 and has an all-Airbus fleet, comprised of 28 jets, including A350-900s, A330-900neos, and A321neos.

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How aviation professionals can stay competitive in 2025

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During his musings around 2,500 years ago, philosopher Heraclitus specifically made reference to the fact that “You cannot step into the same river twice” – for by the time your second step has pierced the surface of the everflowing waters, the very nature of the river below has completely changed. The ancient Greeks had nowhere near the technological prowess of modern-day humans, but never have these words rang truer than at this current point in time.

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US Transport Secretary Wants Zero Tariffs On Aviation

Simple Flying

United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges the US to return to the zero-tariff policy that civil aviation has enjoyed for several decades, highlighting the benefits that free trade has offered the aerospace industry.

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Grim Memo: JetBlue Parks Planes & Cuts Routes To Reduce Losses

One Mile at a Time

In recent months, we’ve seen demand for air travel dip a bit. If you ask executives at the major US airlines, they say that premium and international demand continues to be strong, while economy and domestic demand is down a bit. This is partly being offset by lower fuel prices, but as you’d expect, this poses an especially big challenge for airlines that primarily fly domestically, and airlines that don’t have premium cabins on most of their planes.

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Airbus Continues Paris Air Show Sweep With Order Of 10 Airbus A350-1000 Widebodies From 5-Star Airline

Simple Flying

The European manufacturer has bagged another order for its latest widebody A350-1000 aircraft. Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines has confirmed a firm order for 10 additional A350-1000s, further strengthening its long-haul fleet as it expands international operations.

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Aircraft Firm Orders Vs. Options: What’s The Difference, Really?

One Mile at a Time

All the time, I cover aircraft orders on the blog, whereby airlines or aircraft leasing companies place orders for new planes. I’ll often mention how an airline orders “up to” a certain number of jets, including firm orders and options. In this post, I want to talk about that in a bit more detail. Admittedly this probably seems somewhat straightforward, but there’s a bit of nuance to it.

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The UK's 3rd Busiest Airport: Exploring Manchester's Long-Haul Network

Simple Flying

Manchester is home to the third-busiest airport in the United Kingdom, which offers several connections to the United States, as well as Asia, Canada, and the Middle East. The airport is also set to gain new routes, including IndiGo’s new services to India.

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Lithuania Selects Embraer C-390 Millennium to Boost Military Readiness

Aviation News

June 18, 2025 – Paris, Le Bourget The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has officially selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the country’s next-generation.

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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Vs. General Electric GE9X? Which Engine Is More Powerful?

Simple Flying

While the commercial aircraft industry is dominated by the Boeing and Airbus duopoly, the widebody commercial engine market is dominated by the Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace duopoly. Airbus' flagship, the Airbus A350 , is exclusively powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB and Boeing's upcoming flagship, the 777X, is set to be exclusively powered by the GE9X.

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MNG Airlines to order two Airbus A350F Freighters

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MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has become the latest carrier to commit to the all-new A350F, following.

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"A Wonderful Time In My Life": Pan Am Returns To New York JFK With Nostalgic Flight

Simple Flying

Departing on Tuesday, June 17, a very special flight took off from New York’s JFK International Airport headed to the sunny shores of Bermuda, according to FlightAware. The jet bore a Pan Am livery in homage to the iconic airline from the golden era of aviation.

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This 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver Is a Category-Creating ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

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 1952 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. When the De Havilland Aircraft Co. of Canada came up with the concept for the DHC-2 Beaver after World War II, the company needed a best-seller.

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Up To 28 Daily Flights: This Long-Haul Airline’s US & Canadian Operations Explored

Simple Flying

Based on July flights, Turkish Airlines is the fifth-largest foreign long-haul airline to serve the US and Canada. The Star Alliance member plans up to 28 daily departures to the two North American nations, although frequencies have fallen compared to what was previously planned. Despite the cuts, its previous record (until 2025) was 26 daily services.

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Garmin Adds Select Seven-Cylinder Radials To GI 275 AML-STC

AV Web

Garmin filled a void with its GI 275 EIS (Engine Instrument System) for vintage aircraft applications this week by adding select seven-cylinder radial engines to its AML-STC. The GI 275 EIS version is a standard 3-inch instrument (no cutting required) that serves as an all-in-one primary engine and fuel display. It displays electrical data, oil temperature and pressure, cylinder head temperature and exhaust gas temperature.

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Sikorsky and CAE Equip MH-60R Seahawks with Advanced Digital Submarine Detection System

Aviation News

Sikorsky and CAE have partnered to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters by integrating the.

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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 34th Annual WWII Weekend

Vintage Aviation News

June in Eastern Pennsylvania is often known for its unpredictable weather. While some years bring sunshine with only scattered showers, others deliver sudden thunderstorms that seem to appear out of nowhere. As anticipation built for the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum ’s 34th Annual WWII Weekend, many found themselves glued to weather forecasts that changed by the day.

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De Havilland Canada Sells Twin Otter Classic 300-G to U.S. Air Force for Guatemala

Aviation News

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has announced the sale of one Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF), which will deliver it to the Guatemala Air Force.

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2 Injured After Beechcraft King Air Crashes Onto Hangar Rooftop In Kansas

Simple Flying

A mishap which led to a Beechcraft King Air colliding into a hangar roof has been attributed to a technical failure. The plane crash happened on Monday, June 16th, and resulted in injuries to both the pilot and a passenger, as KCTV 5 reported.

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Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with Airbus H145

Aviation News

The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two helicopters. “We.

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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 747-8 Get?

Simple Flying

Even to the uninitiated, the Boeing 747 has long been one of the most recognizable airliners in the history of commercial aviation. The iconic double-decker widebody quadjet burst onto the scene in the 1970s, with its humped fuselage instantly standing out among the otherwise rather similar ocean of single-decker narrowbody twinjets. A key advantage of the 747's much larger size was its increased capacity.

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EGYPTAIR discloses order for an additional 6 Airbus A350 aircraft

Aviation News

EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel.

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New Garmin GI 275 Brings Engine Monitoring Tech to Vintage Aircraft

Flying Magazine

Flying an older airplane doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the newest technology. This week, Garmin announced that the GI 275 engine indication system (EIS) is now able to interface and display information of certain 7-cylinder engines that are commonly used in popular vintage designs. According to Garmin , the GI 275 EIS serves as an all-in-one primary EIS display providing comprehensive indications, including fuel and electrical data, oil pressure and temperature, cylinder h

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Air Montenegro Expands Fleet with Third Embraer E195 Jet

Aviation News

Paris, June 18, 2025 –Air Montenegro has added a third Embraer E195 to its fleet and signed a multi-year agreement for Embraer’s Pool Program, extending.

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Ground Staff Absence Traps Passengers & Crew In The Jetway At This Airport

Simple Flying

After a late-night flight arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (SGN) in Vietnam, passengers and crew were left waiting for about 40 minutes inside a sealed jet bridge corridor as ground staff failed to open the exit door leading into the airport. According to a passenger onboard, the flight had been fully booked. Even pilots and flight attendants were left waiting in the jet bridge corridor.

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Why Pilots Delay Landing?

Ask Captain Lim

Why Pilots Delay Landing? Not long ago, a disgruntled passenger took to social media to vent about a flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur. The complaint centered on the captain’s decision to remain airborne for three hours due to a technical issue with cabin pressurization. In this case, the aircraft was flying at a lower altitude, where cabin pressurization was not a critical issue.

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Legal without supplemental oxygen not necessarily safe

AOPA

Pilots who rely on the requirements of FAR 91.211 for guidance on when to use supplemental oxygen are reducing their safety margins if they fly above 8,000 feet without oxygen.

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Aviation Day: where future aviators learn how to take wing

Alaska Air

With help from our amazing volunteers, Alaska and Horizon complete another successful year of Aviation Day festivities The post Aviation Day: where future aviators learn how to take wing appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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