Aerotime

JULY 13, 2025

Wizz Air announced, on July 20, 2025, a major expansion at Bucharest’s two international airports, Otopeni- Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Baneasa- Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Otopeni, which is the largest and busiest of the two international airports serving the Romanian capital, will see the launch of six new routes. Starting in October 26-28, 2025, Wizz Air will launch services from Otopeni to Brindisi (BDS) and Pescara (PSR), in Italy, as well as to Cologne (CGN),

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Airline Airlines 237

One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2025

One of the world’s biggest aviation geeks just hosted the most on-brand wedding party one could imagine… Sam Chui has wedding party on Boeing 747-400 Aviation influencer Sam Chui is probably the world’s most well-known aviation vlogger. It’s clear that for him it’s not just a job, but a passion, as just about every aspect of his life seems to center around aviation.

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Jet Airlines Airline 122

Aerotime

JULY 13, 2025

Advanced air mobility developer Joby Aviation appears to have tested a large long-endurance hydrogen-powered drone, according to investigative news outlet Hunterbrook, which first reported on this development. Hunterbrook has also published some pictures that were taken from a distance, which seems to confirm this hypothesis. EXCLUSIVE: On June 30, flight tracking data indicated a new Joby aircraft had flown for 9 hours — by far the longest in company history.

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Aviation Technology 173

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Delta Air Lines is set to launch nonstop flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lima (LIM) in Peru starting December 4, 2025. This new service will mark the first direct connection between the two cities. The Atlanta-based carrier plans to operate the new route through January 25, 2026.

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Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

JULY 13, 2025

A Qantas Airbus A380-800 was damaged when an airbridge smashed onto one of its engines at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Australia around 9.30 am local time on July 12, 2025. The aircraft was stationary at the gate and getting ready to operate flight QF63 to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), South Africa, when, for reasons that are still unknown, an airbridge made contact with one of engines on the left side of the aircraft.

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Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Pilot For many passengers, air travel is a routine experience – boarding a plane, settling into a seat, and trusting that the air craft will safely reach its destination. But behind the smooth operation of every flight is a carefully organized routine carried out by pilots. Pre-Flight Routine A pilot’s day begins long before take-off.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was the last American-built aircraft to feature an analog cockpit. The aircraft entered commercial service with Swissair in October 1980, and became a mainstay of short-haul aviation across the world. The US-based manufacturer went on to build a total of 1,191 MD-80s, several of which are still in service today.

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Cockpit Pilot 85

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is one of the most iconic and instrumental military aircraft ever built. Over the years, the F-4 Phantom II has served as a workhorse of military organizations around the world, building up a solid reputation in air attacks, ground attacks, and reconnaissance missions.

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Aviation News

JULY 13, 2025

Aviation News July 13, 2025 – A Dutch-registered private aircraft en route to Lelystad Airport has crashed near London Southend Airport in the United Kingdom,

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General Aviation 64

One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2025

Many of us in the miles & points world aren’t just into traveling, but are also aviation geeks. As an avgeek, there aren’t many places that are cooler to see than the cockpit of a big jet. In this post, I want to address a question I see every so often — can you still visit the cockpit when flying on an airline? Do airlines allow airplane cockpit visits?

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Cockpit Flight Deck Airlines Airline 57

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

There are more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in the United States, with even more at select international destinations. So, out of the many unique and luxurious lounges that Delta has built for its customers, we have whittled it down to the most exceptional locations. The number one standout Sky Club is Chicago O’Hare’s (ORD) Terminal 5 lounge.

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Airline Airlines 77

One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2025

It’s common for airlines to sell points directly to consumers. While this most frequently happens in the form of ongoing promotions to buy points, we also sometimes see airlines launch subscription services. Qatar Airways Privilege Club has just launched its own version of this, with a twist, as it includes an elite status angle. Qatar Airways Privilege Club Pro subscription basics Qatar Airways has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to collect additional Avios and p

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Airlines Airline 62

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Singapore Airlines operates the world's two longest nonstop commercial flights between Singapore and New York. These are flown by special-built ultra-long-range A350-900ULR aircraft required to fly the distance. The route is intended for higher-paying business customers and other customers willing to pay a premium to save a few hours flying between the two destinations.

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Airlines Airline 69

AV Web

JULY 13, 2025

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (commonly called Jeffco) will undergo an FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Planning process to address increasingly loud calls for the closure of the airport over noise complaints and, more recently, leaded avgas emissions. It’s a formal process designed to determine the overall noise signature of the facility and identify mitigation efforts. “Our goal is to be as good of a neighbor as we can,” Airport Director Eric Dahl said. “To listen

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Last year, on May 30, Spokane International Airport (GEG) announced the completion of the Concourse C West Terminal Expansion project. This marked reaching the halfway point in the first phase of the Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) program, an ongoing multi-year project to enhance and expand the Airport’s terminal facility and increase its efficiency, helping it to cope with rising passenger traffic.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 13, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 110 years ago (July 13, 1915), legendary American fighter pilot David Lee “Tex” Hill was born. A triple ace, Hill is officially credited with 12¼ aerial victories during his military career, which spanned World War II and the Korean War. He is best remembered as one of the elite American Volunteer Group (AVG) pilots—better known as the Flying Tigers.

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Pilot Jet 52

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

You’ve likely spotted FlightRadar24 lighting up southern Italy with the iconic silhouette of Boeing ’s oversized Dreamlifter touching down at Taranto–Grottaglie Airport. It seems unexpected: why does this giant cargo plane detour to a regional Italian field instead of heading straight to the US? This seemingly odd route has sparked curiosity among aviation enthusiasts and industry analysts.

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Cargo 59

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 13, 2025

The DC-3 Society has officially announced plans for a major commemoration of the Douglas DC-3’s 90th anniversary during EAA AirVenture 2025 in Oshkosh , Wisconsin. The organization is inviting all DC-3 and C-47 operators to participate in what promises to be a historic tribute to the enduring legacy of the “Grand Dame of Aviation.” Among the aircraft already confirmed to attend are C-47 Placid Lassie and a C-47 operated by Vaerus Jet Sales.

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Jet 52

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Emirates has purchased four Airbus A380s from Guernsey investment company Doric Nimrod Air Three at a cost of almost $180 million, or $45 million per aircraft. The four aircraft have been flying with Emirates on lease since they were built in 2013, with their contracts due to expire in the coming months.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 13, 2025

By Grant Newman One of Japan’s newest aviation-themed attractions is the Hirosawa City Aviation Museum , located just a few kilometers from Chikusei City in Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The museum, which houses a small but fascinating collection of aircraft, officially opened to the public in February 2024. It forms part of the expansive Hirosawa City theme park—a purpose-built visitor destination spanning roughly one million square meters.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

After decades of service, the world's first jumbo jet and the most iconic commercial airliner of the 20th century is now exiting service. Simple Flying recently reported on the final 747 in America with passenger service, a 747-400 flown by Delta that has logged over 115,000 flight hours. There is no direct replacement for the 747-400, as airlines are no longer seeking large quad-jets.

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Jet Airlines Airline 59

AV Web

JULY 13, 2025

Authorities in the U.K. have released few details on the crash of a King Air B200 at Southend Airport near London on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft went down after takeoff and was headed for Lelystad in the Netherlands. According to owner Zeusch Aviation, the plane was configured for transplant and medevac flights. Zuesch Aviation is based at the destination airport.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) threatened to withdraw from the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation due to a perceived lack of transparency and progress. Indian authorities have been slow in releasing key information about the crash - which happened over a month ago - while accessing the information contained on the aircraft's black boxes took far longer than expected.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2025

In late 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. While I’d say that this is Marriott or Ritz-Carlton’s entry into the cruising world, in reality, this is just a licensing agreement. Nonetheless, this is a pretty special product, and the hotel angle is interesting. Not only can you earn and redeem Bonvoy points for Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection itineraries, but this actually seems to be a top notch product, competitive with the best cruise lines out there.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

For many casual observers, it may seem like the United States always wants to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to as many countries as possible to generate the biggest profit. However, this is simply untrue. Fighter jet sales are incredibly complicated and bound up in geopolitics and domestic politics. The US frequently restricts the export of its most advanced fighters, partially or even entirely, to international customers.

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Jet 64

One Mile at a Time

JULY 13, 2025

Four Seasons is known for its luxury hotels, though soon the brand will be getting into the cruising industry, with the introduction of Four Seasons Yachts. Four Seasons is taking a unique approach toward its journeys, because the whole concept almost seems designed for people who wouldn’t necessarily take cruises. Four Seasons Yachts will set sail in early 2026, and journeys have been bookable for quite some time now.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Which of the three big Middle Eastern carriers has the best premium economy? Technically speaking, it would be Emirates, with the only ' official ' Premium Economy cabin among these three heavyweights; however, both Qatar and Etihad Airways offer an elevated economy class cabin, which this article will explain in more detail. Premium economy provides the perfect bridge between regular economy and business class.

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Airline Airlines 59

The Aviationist

JULY 13, 2025

Partners are becoming concerned about the FCAS overshooting the 2045 deadline, as bids for the Phase 2, which will produce a demonstrator aircraft, are yet to be announced. Reflecting the growing unease over delays in the French-German-Spanish FCAS (Future Combat Air System) sixth generation fighter consortium, France’s Dassault Aviation has called for taking 80% of […] The post Dassault Seeks 80% of FCAS Workshare to Get the Delayed Program Moving appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

In July 2025, the United States is scheduled to have a total of 13,907 flights with an average of 109 miles or fewer. These will carry 1.2 million seats and are operated by several US-based airlines. These are commercial flights and do not include regional bush flights. Interestingly, while Alaska Airlines operates some of the longest average domestic flights in the United States, it also operates the two shortest routes scheduled for July 2025.

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Jet Airlines Airline 59

Aviation News

JULY 13, 2025

Aviation News, July 13, 2025 – The annual Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 will once again feature a grand military flypast, organized in two.

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Jet Pilot 69

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

After being scolded by the pilot upon landing, Kuwait Airways management threatened to sue him if he shared his experience, while police questioned him and determined he had done nothing wrong.

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Airlines Airline Pilot 69

Defence Blog

JULY 13, 2025

The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted a joint air exercise over international waters south of Jeju Island on Thursday, featuring the deployment of a U.S. B-52H strategic bomber for the first time this year. The exercise brought together the U.S. Air Force’s long-range bomber with South Korea’s KF-16 fighter jets and Japan’s F-2 […] The post U.S.

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Jet 14

Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

A United States senator has spoken out against the planned partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue. The deal, which has been dubbed "Blue Sky," offers reciprocal benefits for elite passengers in each carrier's loyalty program. However, there has been increasing concern over the partnership's impact on competition within the airline industry.

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Defence Blog

JULY 13, 2025

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery sharpened their artillery skills and adapted to modern battlefield threats during annual training from June 6-21, 2025. The exercises emphasized core competencies with the M109 Paladin howitzer while integrating lessons learned from recent deployments about countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2025

Saudia will temporarily cut its direct route between Jeddah (JED) and Los Angeles (LAX) during this winter. As flagged by AeroRoutes , the Saudi Arabian airline will suspend its three weekly flights from January 22, 2026, to May 12, 2026.

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Airlines Airline 45

Aerotime

JULY 13, 2025

Belgium announced on July 10, 2025, its decision to retire from service its remaining four NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) from September 1, 2025. In a rather scathing post on his X account, Belgian defense minister Theo Francken, attributed the decision to the high costs associated to the operation of this helicopter type. “Bad purchase.

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Defence Blog

JULY 13, 2025

A U.S. think tank has recommended reducing the number of American troops stationed in South Korea from 28,500 to about 10,000, raising questions about future U.S. military posture on the Korean Peninsula. In a report titled “Aligning Global Military Posture With U.S. Interests,” the Washington-based Defense Priorities said the United States should scale back its […] The post U.S. defense analysts urge troop cuts in South Korea first appeared on Defence Blog.

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