Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

A huge volcanic eruption in Indonesia has forced many airlines to cancel flights as they cautiously avoid the surrounding area where significant amounts of ash have flooded the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on July 7, 2025, sending volcanic material up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the atmosphere. According to the Associated Press , Indonesia’s Geology Agency, lava travelled from the volcano down the landside for up to five kilometers (three miles).

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Airline Airlines 284

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

From the flight deck to the weekend getaway, the right gear is essential for any aviation enthusiast. To see what’s trending, we looked at the top-selling items purchased by FLYING magazine readers in June 2025. The results reveal a fascinating snapshot of the community’s priorities, spanning from practical cockpit necessities and high-tech FPV drone equipment to essential comfort items and books that celebrate our shared passion.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

AirAsia has signed a $12.25 billion deal with Airbus to purchase 50 A321XLRs with options for 20 more during a ceremony in Paris, France. The agreement, announced on July 4, 2025, was signed in the presence of Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was also holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. AirAsia said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoM) for up to 70 Airbus A321XLR aircraft would enable the airline to “ s erve longer-range, underserved routes more eff

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Airline Airlines 227

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

Lance Linton purchased Central Florida Airpark (2FA6) in February 2022. He said the decision to purchase an airport hundreds of miles away from his home was “random and happenstance.” “I own a fairly large skydiving center myself, Skydive Baltimore ,” Linton said. “My dad was also a skydiver and had known the former owner of this airport, Frank [Arenas], which at the time was called Freeflight Airport.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

4th of July celebrations took an unexpected turn for Spirit Airlines when the fire suppression system in its maintenance hangar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) was accidentally activated, causing firefighting foam to flood the facility and cover aircraft parked there. The incident happened at approximately 17:00 local time on July 4, 2025. In a statement, the airline confirmed that the system may have been activated by a nearby lightning strike.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 7, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just implemented one of its most significant policy shifts in decades, which I imagine most travelers will be quite happy about. TSA updates rules regarding shoes at security As of today (Monday, July 7, 2025), the TSA no longer requires passengers to remove their shoes when passing through security checkpoints.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

Five Airbus A320neo aircraft will join Turkish Airlines-owned subsidiary Ajet after a lease agreement was signed with SMBC Aviation Capital. SMBC, which is headquartered in Dublin, announced on July 4, 2025, that the five “young” A320neos are scheduled to be delivered from the end of the year through to the second quarter of 2026 and will be operated exclusively by AJet.

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Airline Airlines 170

Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

India is perhaps the greatest growth story in commercial aviation at the moment. Over the past two years, India’s dominant carriers, IndiGo and Air India, have stunned the industry with unprecedented aircraft orders, each running into the hundreds. This massive fleet buildup reflects the fact that, despite years of double-digit growth, Indian airlines may still only have scratched the surface of a huge untapped market.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

The United Kingdom has declined to order the latest iteration of the venerable Eurofighter Typhoon, placing no order for the T5 Tranche of the supermaneuverable Eurocanard. British Aerospace (BAE) Systems and the labor union representatives have sounded the alarm that closing the plant means more than simply ending production - it means the end of an industry.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

A 19-year-old private pilot was arrested by Chilean authorities in Antarctica after an authorized flight to the frozen continent. The pilot in question is Ethan Guo, a US national, who is completing a charity challenge that involves flying solo around the world on a Cessna 172, and touching down on all seven continents. The purpose of this quest is to raise US$1 million for cancer research at St Jude Children Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tennesse.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Which major US airline, in particular, American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , or United Airlines , currently operates the largest mainline fleet? This question matters because fleet size impacts everything from route lengths and flight frequency to operational flexibility and cost efficiency, crucial for travelers, analysts, and aviation enthusiasts alike.

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Airline Airlines 84

Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

Eighteen passengers have been injured after a false fire alarm sparked the chaotic evacuation of a Ryanair 737-8AS aircraft preparing to takeoff from Majorca for Manchester. The aircraft, registered as G-RUKN, was evacuated on the tarmac at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) on July 5, 2025, after an engine fire warning was reported in the cockpit while the aircraft was moving away from its parking spot at the gate.

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Aviation News

JULY 7, 2025

Aviation News – July 7, 2025 – In a groundbreaking agreement, the Dutch Ministry of Defence and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a deal.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

Aviation leaders gathered in Zanzibar in June for the AviaDev Africa 2025 conference to address the continent’s mounting challenges and opportunities. Linas Dovydėnas, Chapman Freeborn IMEA President, participated in the panel titled ‘Beyond the headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdles and supply chain challenges. His insights shed light on how ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) solutions can transform African aviation.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

South Korea is reportedly looking to scrap its order for an additional 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters following recent budget cuts. The move comes as the East Asian country reviews the role of crewed helicopters in modern warfare. The funds previously allocated to the Apache helicopters will likely be invested in other defence projects.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 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 1968 Beechcraft 36 Bonanza. By the late 1960s, the Beechcraft Bonanza and its “straight-tail” Debonair sibling had been so popular for so long that it might have seemed difficult to find ways to improve them.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

It is official. Nigeria's Air Peace will fly to London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport. Flights from Abuja , the African country's capital, are now listed in its pull-down menu, although tickets are not currently bookable. Due to insufficient Heathrow slots, the carrier will also begin Abuja to London Gatwick Airport flights. It will supplement its Gatwick-Lagos operation, which has existed since March 2024.

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Airlines Airline 87

Aviation News

JULY 7, 2025

Aviation News – On July 7, 2025, Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki erupted twice, sending plumes of ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) skyward—the highest.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for American Airlines to operate its premium-heavy Boeing 787 Dreamliners with fewer cabin crew members. The airline has dubbed these special 787-9s as ‘787-9Ps’ although this isn’t an official ICAO code.

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Aviation News

JULY 7, 2025

Aviation News – July 7, 2025 – The Royal Air Force has officially opened its new Protector RG Mk1 flight and training centre at RAF Waddington, with a ceremony led by the Air Officer C…

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Widebody aircraft will operate 0.8% of all domestic flights in the US and Canada in July. This is based on analyzing every service using Cirium Diio data. One in every 123 departures will be on twin-aisle equipment.

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AV Web

JULY 7, 2025

Software developer Predictive Dynamics has created an AI flight instructor that allows student pilots to use their home flight simulators in a more realistic way to practice maneuvers and procedures. The company goes as far as saying its Fly With AI Pro will “transform your simulator into a flight school.” It also says it’s “like a really excellent flight instructor sliding a chair up to your simulator.” According to flight simulator publication fselite.net, the sof

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

As sustainability becomes a driving force in aviation, the question arises: between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 , which aircraft gets more miles per gallon (mpg)? This query isn't just relevant to environmentalists; it impacts airlines' operational costs, route planning, and the long-term viability of quadjet aircraft in an increasingly fuel-conscious industry.

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Airline Airlines 72

One Mile at a Time

JULY 7, 2025

For the outbound portion of my trip across the Atlantic on the Airbus A321XLR , I flew Aer Lingus’ Airbus A321XLR business class on the 6hr50min flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Dublin (DUB). I was looking forward to this flight for a couple of reasons. For one, it would be my first flight on the brand new Airbus A321XLR, which is a plane that will become increasingly important for airlines in the coming years.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Delta Air Lines was initially founded in 1925 as Huff Daland Dusters, an aerial crop-dusting company based in Atlanta. Later in 1929, it launched scheduled passenger flights under the name Delta Air Service. Over the decades, the airline expanded through government-awarded routes, international partnerships, and major mergers.

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Airline Airlines 84

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 7, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) has successfully completed its first Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) at its new home in Roswell, New Mexico. This inaugural session at the new location brought together NCAR leadership, volunteers, and dozens of pilots for four days of instruction, race practice, and certification in preparation for the September races.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Good news for UK travelers: airports have started lifting the long-standing 100ml hand luggage liquid rule. Birmingham International Airport and Edinburgh Airport have recently removed this restriction and now allow passengers to carry up to two liters (67.62 ounces) of liquids in their cabin bags without taking them out at security.

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Lift Airline Airlines 73

World Airline News

JULY 7, 2025

Toulouse, France, 5 July 2025 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made during the official visit to France of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E.

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Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Porter Airlines is currently the largest airline in Canada to not have its pilots represented by a union. This could soon change, as a growing push for unionization has led to a vote among the carrier's pilots. The airline, which is based at the alternative Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, might soon have to change its approach to labor relations.

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Chess In the Air

JULY 7, 2025

At the 2025 Parowan Soaring Camp, organized by the Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Association (ASA), I succeeded in defending last year’s win of the Pete Williams Trophy. In this article, I will examine the rules of this contest and take an analytical look at the flights that helped me secure this second win. In particular, I want to see what can be learned from these and other competitors’ flights and how pilots can “best play” at this particular contest.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

The United States Air Force (USAF) just took formal delivery of the Embraer A-29C and commenced operations on July 7, 2025. The new turboprop is known as the Super Tucano by its maker. The plane will serve as an instructing platform for advanced flying techniques and testing at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in California.

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World Airline News

JULY 7, 2025

Increased service to Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia complements added capacity for key Canadian cities CALGARY, AB, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet revealed its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring five new destinations. While departures will increase by three per cent year-over-year, capacity will be consistent with last winter, as seats will be removed from former Sunwing/Swoop aircraft, which will be updated to WestJet’s standard configuration before the start of winter.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

Spirit Airlines has been forced to take several Airbus A320 family aircraft out of service after the fire suppression system was inadvertently activated at its maintenance hangar in Detroit. The incident, which resulted in a lot of foam being discharged inside the hangar that later spilled onto the apron near the building, happened on July 4.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 7, 2025

Aircraft leasing, trading, and administration services company, AviaAM Leasing Service Centre (AviaAM Leasing), has confirmed it is entering the final stages of the world-first Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion project. The project is being carried out in collaboration with US-based Mammoth Freighters LLC, with the conversion expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 7, 2025

During my trip across the Atlantic on the Airbus A321XLR , I had the chance to check out the Aer Lingus Arrivals Lounge Dublin Airport (DUB), after the arrival of my Aer Lingus A321XLR business class flight. I hadn’t checked out this lounge in many years, so was curious to see how it’s holding up. For what it’s worth, the airline brands this as the Revival Lounge.

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Airline Airlines 65

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 7, 2025

On July 3, 2025, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum unveiled a freshly painted FG-1D Corsair in a tribute livery representing Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-351. The announcement, shared via a striking photo on the museum’s Facebook page, credited Hangar 360 Aircraft Services for the paint restoration, Mark Todd as the pilot, and Greg Morehead for capturing the aircraft in its new colors.

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Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2025

In 1998, Congress passed an act explicitly banning the export of the advanced Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor to other nations. This was a blanket ban extending to close US allies like the United Kingdom and Israel. The F-22 is a stealth air dominance fighter developed to replace the F-15 Eagle family of air superiority/multirole fighter jets. Meanwhile, the US has also heavily restricted the export of its F-35 Lightning II and often imposes "onerous conditions" on the countries it exports to safegu

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Jet 83