Aerotime

JULY 2, 2025

Airlines are preparing for impending air traffic control strikes in France after the French civil aviation agency (DGAC) asked carriers to reduce operations at airports. Airlines were requested to reduce flights on July 3, 2025, at Paris airports by 25% and told passengers expecting to travel to contact their carrier to confirm arrangements. In a post on social media, DGCA listed the affected airports as Nice, Bastia, Calvi, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Ajaccio, Figari, Paris-Charles de Gaulle,

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Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline 283

Aviation News

JULY 2, 2025

Aviation News July 2, 2025 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has completed the inaugural test flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL).

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Aerotime

JULY 2, 2025

A report into what caused a substation fire in March 2025 that left London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) virtually powerless and over 270,000 passengers facing huge disruptions has placed the likely blame on a problem first identified in 2018. In its final report looking into the power outage, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) said that a catastrophic failure on one of the transformer’s high voltage bushings at a substation that Heathrow Airport primarily relied upon caused the transformer to

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

A homeowner in Raleigh, North Carolina, saw an unexpected sight on the morning of Wednesday, July 2. Local news station WRAL reported that police responded to a 911 call at 08:30 about a large piece of debris blocking a driveway , which was later confirmed to be a portion of an aircraft's flap. It is believed that this originated from a Delta Boeing 737-900ER registered as N940DU when operating DL3247 from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham.

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Aerotime

JULY 2, 2025

Qantas expects that data theft by fraudsters targeting a system holding the personal details of six million customers will be “significant” as it continues to investigate the attack. On July 2, 2025, Qantas announced that an individual or individuals with possible criminal intent targeted a call center and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing a taxi time risk for the Airbus A350 series of widebody airliners. The FAA determined that the current aircraft flight manual (AFM) lists an incorrect value for the maximum safe taxi time in freezing fog conditions.

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Aerotime

JULY 2, 2025

Emirates has launched daily direct flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) using its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The inaugural flight, EK 328, arrived at Shenzhen on July 1, 2025, and was greeted by airline and city officials, along with media partners. From the streets to the sky, the future flows through Shenzhen.

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Airlines Airline 219

Aerotime

JULY 2, 2025

Qantas’ first A321XLR has touched down at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) after departing from Airbus’ facilities in Finkenwerder, Hamburg, Germany on June 30, 2025. The aircraft, registered VH-OGA and named ‘Great Ocean Road’, made a stopover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), before making its final nine-hour flight to Sydney airport.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

As reported by Live and Let’s Fly, British Airways had quietly rolled out a trial on select Airbus A380 routes between London and several US cities: Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami.

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Airline Airlines 111

Flying Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Question: Is there a maximum flying age limit when considering being a first-time pilot? How old is considered not to be a good candidate for a first-timer? Answer: There is no maximum age limit for being a first-time pilot. If you have the ability to learn—it doesn’t matter how long it takes—, you can potentially become a pilot. However, if you wish to be a private pilot and fly powered airplanes, you must pass a physical examination from an FAA-approved medical examiner.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

Hartzell Propeller on Monday announced it has received FAA approval for its new supplemental type certificate (STC), benefiting owners of the Mooney M20 series. The Piqua, Ohio-based company stated that the new design, a carbon-fiber composite, two-blade propeller, was developed to deliver the same performance as its previous two-blade metal propellers.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

Wizz Air has been named as the world’s most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by aviation analytics firm Cirium. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top airlines globally using a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost carrier, emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK), followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report.

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Airlines Airline 81

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

One of the joys of flight is the ability to maneuver vertically, rather than be restricted to the two-dimensional playground of earthly pursuits. This is new territory for beginning pilots, who must be taught the right—and wrong—ways to manage ascent and descent. As with all airplane maneuvering, proper altitude changes are based on the foundational formula “power plus attitude equals performance.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

flydubai has started building a multi-million dollar aircraft maintenance facility in Dubai South, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new centre aims to “ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 2, 2025

I’ve been an aviation geek since I was a little kid, and this industry is my passion. I’m grateful that I get to make a living covering this industry, without actually having to work directly in it. It’s an impossible, cyclical industry, and it requires a high level of masochism and passion to spend your career actually working in the airline industry.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

Nearly 17 years have passed since the CRJ1000's first flight in September 2008, with the initial deliveries following 26 months later. Yet, the variant (which seats up to 104 passengers) has never been popular. This is largely because it is too big to comply with the US scope clause, which meant that it never made it into US regional carriers' fleets, which is crucial for gaining scale.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 2, 2025

We know that American Airlines is trying to once again become a bit more premium, so here’s the latest example of that. American improves business class amenities on select flights American has announced that as of later this summer (an exact date hasn’t yet been revealed), the airline will once again offer pajamas and mattress pads in business class on flights to and from East Asia, the Middle East, India, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

First entering service in 2015, the A350 was Airbus’ answer to the growing demand for more efficient, long-range, widebody aircraft. Designed to compete with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and 777 series, the A350 brought with it not just next-generation materials but also unmatched engine performance and aerodynamic refinement. Often viewed as one of the most advanced commercial airliners in the sky, the A350 isn’t just about looks and comfort — it’s a technical powerhouse.

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Airlines Airline 71

Flying Magazine

JULY 2, 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 1963 Cessna 205 Super Skywagon. Cessna’s general aviation lineup was evolving quickly during the early 1960s as new models and developments of earlier ones made their debuts.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

Malaysia Airlines has already ordered 20 Airbus A330neo widebody to modernize its fleet, but a fresh order for even more of the new long-haul plane is imminent. According to Reuters, the announcement may be made during the forthcoming Paris visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The first aircraft was received by Malaysia in December of 2024 with the first 20 expected to be delivered through 2028.

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Aviation News

JULY 2, 2025

Aviation News – July 2, 2025 – We were live at Le Bourget for the Paris Air Show 2025, capturing the best aircraft displays, static exhibits, and the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s premie…

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

According to various sources, such as IATA and Ascend by Cirium , operating a Boeing 767 in 2025 costs more than $11,000 per block-hour: operating a Boeing 767-200 costs roughly $11,850 per block-hour, the Boeing 767-300ER about $12,520, the stretched Boeing 767-400ER $13,350, and the freighter Boeing 767-300F around $12,440. These figures bundle every cost, such as fuel, maintenance reserves, crew payroll, depreciation, insurance, airport and navigation charges, into a single hourly rate.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 2, 2025

The U.S. is one of the top destinations for flight training. Many international students come here to earn their wings, and others living in the U.S. want to learn to fly too. But with strict security regulations, many non-citizens wonder if they’re even allowed to train. The good news is that yes, you can, but you’ll need TSA approval first. Let’s explore what non-U.S. citizens need to know about flight training in the United States.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Boeing is set to acquire the non-Airbus operations at a Spirit AeroSystems plant in Northern Ireland, the largest manufacturing complex in the country. According to the Financial Times , talks with other prospective buyers have not progressed, and it seems likely Boeing will take control of the Belfast plant as part of its $4.7 billion reacquisition of Spirit, first announced last summer.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

On February 27, 2024, A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-200 made what would turn out to be an emergency landing at night on an unilluminated runway at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The jet had departed Detroit for Germany, but experienced engine trouble and decided to divert, according to the Aviation Herald. In the process of coordinating with air traffic control , the pilots determined they had a brake issue that made the situation an emergency.

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Aviation News

JULY 2, 2025

Aviation News – July 2, 2025 – Airbus Defence and Space has officially implemented its new organizational structure, effective July 1, 2025, as part of.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

The A-10 Warthog is one of the most famous fighter jets in the United States Air Force's arsenal. While it doesn't go supersonic, and it hardly looks like the future, its unusual appearance is what gave it the Warthog nickname, as its actual name is the Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. However, this is the only USAF fighter designed specifically for close air support, with its enormous cannon striking fear into the hearts of anyone on the ground who hears the distinctive noise.

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AV Web

JULY 2, 2025

General Aviation got a boost at Charlestown (West Virginia) International Yeager Airport (KCRW) with yesterday’s groundbreaking for a new GA ramp expansion. State and federal grants covered the $8.3 million cost of the 185,000-square-foot addition to the GA ramp. Airport Director and CEO Dominique Ranieri said the project is the first of more to come.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

Airports across the country traditionally see a spike in traffic around the US Independence Day holiday. In 2025, with July 4th falling on a Friday, the number of people taking to the skies is expected to be higher than ever. Large hub airports such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Denver International Airport (DEN) are expected to be especially busy.

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Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2025

PRESS RELEASE U niversal Avionics (UA), today announced that Widerøes Flyveselskap AS (Widerøe), Scandinavia’s largest regional airline, is upgrading its Dash 8 fleet with the InSight flight deck and connected avionics solution as part of De Havilland Canada’s upgraded avionics suite. Widerøe is the launch customer of this modernized cockpit solution, with its fleet of Dash 8-100/200 aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

American Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers. The airline, based in Fort Worth, Texas, was once known for being on the cutting edge in the post-deregulation era. It was the first major US airline to offer a loyalty program, and led the charge in establishing some major hubs that connect passenger traffic from across the world. The carrier has reached impressive heights and continues to carry millions of passengers every year with a large fleet of commercial jets.

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Aviation News

JULY 2, 2025

A Ugandan military helicopter carrying eight people crashed on the grounds of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, according to a statement from a.

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Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

Delta Air Lines has 176 widebody aircraft. According to ch-aviation , its twin-aisle fleet consists of 39 Boeing 767-300ERs, 38 Airbus A350-900s, 36 A330-900s, 31 A330-300s, 21 767-400ERs, and 11 A330-200s. Of course, A350-1000s are coming, which will probably become its highest-capacity equipment and have the greatest proportion of premium seats.

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Aviation News

JULY 2, 2025

Aviation News – July 2, 2025 – Boeing has delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to global content and connectivity provider SES, marking.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Middle Georgia State University will partner with the FAA to authorize the school for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). According to a U.S. Department of Transportation news release, the agreement is part of efforts to grow the number of AT-CTI schools and allow more young Americans to be hired by air traffic control (ATC) facilities faster.

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Air Traffic Control 52

Simple Flying

JULY 2, 2025

A YouTuber's recent flight review seems to landed him in some hot water with Kuwait Airways. What began as a dispute with the flight’s purser led to a scolding by the pilot and airline management. This was followed by a talk with police.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 2, 2025

Typically I primarily cover airlines and hotels, though it’s also interesting to see how the luxury cruising space has evolved, especially in partnership with the major hotel groups. In late 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , and in the coming years, we’re going to see Four Seasons and Aman also get into cruising. I’ve never really looked much into the financials of cruise lines, though Bloomberg has an interesting story about Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s struggles, wh

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Airlines Airline 94