Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has deployed a new AI-based turbulence prediction system across its aircraft fleet following successful operational trials involving 2,500 of its pilots. According to ANA , the airline is the first in the industry to roll out BlueWX’s game-changing technology and comes at a time when there are increasing concerns about turbulence.
Flying Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2025
Redbird Flight Simulations has entered an exciting partnership with avionics heavyweight Avidyne. This collaboration promises to transform the flight simulation landscape, showcasing the integration of real Avidyne hardware and software into Redbird’s acclaimed flight simulators. Charlie Gregoire, CEO of Redbird, took to the stage to share the exciting news.
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Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
Lufthansa and ITA Airways are extending their codeshare partnership to include new international routes in Africa and Asia. From September 2, 2025, under the AZ code ITA Airways passengers will be able to book flights through Brussels Airport (BRU) to Abidjan, Douala, Freetown, Monrovia, Nairobi and Ouagadougou. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines passengers will be able to book flights through Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bangkok, Jeddah, Cairo, Riyadh, Rio
AV Web
AUGUST 7, 2025
NetJets pilots will soon be able to monitor and improve their flight performance with the adoption of FlightPulse —an app from GE Aerospace. According to a recent announcement, NetJets plans to deploy the app to more than 4,400 of its pilots across the United States and Europe, providing them with greater access to detailed performance metrics. As a modular Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application, FlightPulse delivers pre- and postflight insights directly to pilots.
Pilot Institute
AUGUST 7, 2025
Some pilots have checked their aircraft’s documentation, only to find that it was manufactured in the 1980s, and feel their stomachs drop. If you’ve ever flown one of these airplanes, you too might have felt a sense of unease. But is there really cause for suspicion? Don’t worry, just yet. Let’s examine this myth and see where the concern comes from.
Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
American Airlines announced, on August 7, 2025, the expansion of its international network for the summer season of 2026 with the addition of six new long-haul routes. One of the highlights of this updated flight program is the launch of the only nonstop service between the United States and the Hungarian capital, Budapest. Starting on May 21, 2026, the US carrier will start operating between Philadelphia (PHL) and Budapest (BUD).
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
American Airlines has announced six new routes that it will be adding for the summer of 2026. Five of these are transatlantic routes to new cities from three of its hubs, as the Fort-Worth-based carrier sees increased demand for European destinations. The sixth is the extension of its seasonal route from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Buenos Aires, which typically runs through the Northern Hemisphere winter but will now extend into the summer.
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Flying Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2025
“Fix your altitude.” How many times have you heard this during an instructional flight? Let’s say you were told to fly at an indicated altitude of 1,900 msl and because you got a little distracted, you’re now at 2,100. The discrepancy could mean busting a checkride or busting airspace if you were trying to skirt under the shelf of the class C or B airspace.
Aviation Bussiness News
AUGUST 7, 2025
In this latest in a series of posts about technology and aviation, Oleksandr Plyska, vice president at Sigma Software Group , says protecting data is a key trust issue In our previous article, we explored how legacy technology continues to hold the aviation industry back, from outdated systems causing costly downtime to failed digital upgrades due to poor integration.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
More than 1,000 United Airlines flights were delayed following a computer glitch yesterday. A ground stop was issued for all mainline departures, disrupting United Airlines operations at major airports such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and Newark, New Jersey, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Pilot Institute
AUGUST 7, 2025
Flaps are certainly not the flashiest part of an aircraft, but you need them in every takeoff and landing. Flaps help pilots increase lift and maintain a slower, more controlled flight. But not all flaps are created equal, each type offers unique advantages (and trade-offs) when it comes to things such as performance, drag, and complexity. In this article, we’ll break down the five main types of flaps: plain, split, slotted, Fowler, and slotted Fowler.
Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
More than 1,000 flights were delayed and hundreds more were cancelled after a tech issue at United Airlines disrupted mainline flights at major hubs across the United States. In a statement released on August 7, 2025, the airline announced that its systems were affected by a “technology issue” on the night of August 6, 2025, and are now operational again.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 7, 2025
BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLYING FINANCE The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, marks a pivotal shift in taxation policy. In the bill, the aviation industry and many other businesses received what could potentially be a major boon. The bill reinstates a permanent 100 percent immediate deduction for qualifying business assets, overturning the planned phaseout under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (which was set to reduce bonus depreciation to 40 percent by 2025).
Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
Joby Aviation presented its Q2 2025 financial results in an earnings call held on August 6, 2025, ending a period of several days in which it announced a string of achievements in its path to market. While the company is not yet generating any revenue, the latest financial filings show a solid liquidity position, with nearly $1 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
AV Web
AUGUST 7, 2025
A weight and balance computer system malfunction led to a nationwide ground stop for United Airlines flights on Wednesday night, causing widespread delays and cancellations. “Due to a technology issue, we are holding United mainline flights at their departure airports,” the airline said in a statement. “We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue.
Flying Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2025
Fire Boss , part of the Wipaire family of brands, announced a series of STC’d improvements to its air attack tanker. According to the company, there have been several changes, including a redesign of the internal float compartments and a single-piece nose fork that decreases weight and improves maintenance efficiency, along with the STC for the True Blue Power TB60 lithium-ion aircraft battery.
Universal Weather
AUGUST 7, 2025
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is scheduled for November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. This will be the first time the global summit is held in the Amazon region. While the location is symbolically significant, Universal Aviation Brazil and other sources are raising concerns about Belém’s ability to support the expected influx of international traffic.
World Airline News
AUGUST 7, 2025
A strengthened 2025-2026 winter program including a total of 14 new routes MONTREAL, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, today announces new non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro* from both Toronto and Montreal.
Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
Airlink has finalized a lease agreement with an aircraft lessor Azorra to acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft in order to boost regional connectivity in Southern Africa. On August 7, 2025, Brazilian company Embraer said the delivery follows Airlink’s earlier selection of the E195-E2 aircraft. The potential lease agreement was initially discussed on June 18, 2025, during the Paris Air Show.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 7, 2025
In recent years, summer demand for travel between the United States and Europe has been through the roof, so we’ve seen US airlines add as much capacity there as possible. Every year, we see airlines tweak their European route network a bit, based on both capacity and demand, and announce new services. Along those lines, American Airlines has just become the first major US airline to announce new Europe routes that are launching as of the summer of 2026.
Flying Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2025
Fresh off the release of a final rule for light sport aircraft and guidance for powered-lift aircraft certification , the FAA is looking to usher in the dawn of American drone dominance. More than four years ago, the regulator initiated the creation of rules for drones that fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their operator. With limited exceptions, the uncrewed aircraft (UA) must be visible to human personnel, heavily restricting their range and ability to reach customers.
One Mile at a Time
AUGUST 7, 2025
Air France has recently launched what seems like a smart initiative for its Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) hub, helping those with short connections make their next flight… Air France’s new “Short Connection Pass” concept Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP have partnered to make connections at Charles de Gaulle Airport easier, as part of a larger initiative called “Connect France.
AV Web
AUGUST 7, 2025
The Illinois Department of Transportation has acquired Bult Field , a major general aviation airport located in the south of Chicago, as the state moves forward with its plans to develop the South Suburban Airport. Acquisition of the land closed for $34 million and consists of 288 acres of land, including the airport’s 5,000-foot runway. The purchase transitioned taxiways, hangars, and a terminal into the hands of the state, as well as additional farmland in the surrounding area.
Take Flight OC
AUGUST 7, 2025
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Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
Last month, the European aviation network saw notable improvements in performance. The data, published by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, also known as EUROCONTROL, shows that en-route delays fell significantly across multiple categories in July despite a year-on-year increase in traffic.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2025
Eighty years ago, on August 7, 1945, the Nakajima Kikka took to the skies for the first time. Named after the tachibana orange blossom, the Kikka was Japan’s first turbojet-powered aircraft and was envisioned for ground-attack and anti-ship missions. Its design was inspired by Germany’s Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe , which Japanese military officials observed during a 1942 visit to Germany.
Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2025
Big news in African aviation! South Africa’s Airlink is going next-gen with a fresh deal to lease 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 jets from U.S.-based leasing.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
Boeing is seeking to remove or raise the production limit on its 737 MAX series as the longest variant nears certification completion. Following the discovery of a deicing issue and another unique vulnerability, design corrections are expected to be finished on the engines in the next several months.
Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2025
Aviation News – Alaska Airlines has introduced its first-ever global livery—an aurora borealis-inspired design featuring sweeping blues and greens accented with retro-style midsection stripes reminiscent.
AV Web
AUGUST 7, 2025
Classic aviator sunglasses, first developed for military pilots in the 1930s, were a functional solution to the challenge of cockpit sunlight from all angles. Like aviation technology itself, sunglasses for pilots have evolved significantly. While styles have changed, the core requirements of functionality and protection remain paramount for safe flying.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
Among commercial aircraft, the Airbus Airbus A350-900 is already one of the best performers in the world, thanks to its incredible range. In April this year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the A350-900 with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine, which may extend the range of the aircraft even further thanks to its use of lighter materials and better fuel economy.
Cranky Flier
AUGUST 7, 2025
July 29 marked the beginning of the end for Southwest’s bingo boarding system. That day, the airline started assigning seats, and yes, the plan appears to have changed yet again from the last update I wrote in April. This is a momentous occasion for the airline, and I thought it worthy of a deep dive into what this looks like in practice. The date I gave you is a little misleading.
Aerotime
AUGUST 7, 2025
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) performed a high-risk winter rescue using a C-130J Hercules in order to evacuate three researchers from Antarctica. According to the RNZAF, the medical evacuation was requested by the United States National Science Foundation, which advised the air force that three staff from McMurdo Station in Antarctica needed medical attention.
Flying Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2025
Bombardier this week announced plans to expand its service network in the U.S. , citing growing demand and the expected entry into service of its Global 8000 ultra-long-range business jet later this year. In a statement, the company said it will grow its footprint in areas where it already operates and enter new regions. It did not say what regions or cities are under consideration.
Simple Flying
AUGUST 7, 2025
During World War II, the war effort emphasized cooperation and teamwork among manufacturers, with companies focusing on specific aircraft types for efficient production and specialization. Boeing, Douglas, and North American Aviation were some of the top warplane suppliers in the United States. These companies produced iconic models like the B-17, B-24, and P-51 Mustang.
Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2025
Aviation News — A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from São Paulo to Amsterdam was disrupted mid-flight when a passenger’s power bank caught fire onboard,
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 7, 2025
From an original article and research by Keith Wood When you climb into the cockpit of a World War II dive bomber or any other Warbird, you’re not just flying a machine—you’re taking control of a living piece of history. But what happens when that history turns out to be wrong? That’s the question that drove Keith Wood, a pilot with the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Airbase Georgia, to dig a few years ago into the origins of their Douglas SBD Dauntless.
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