Tue.Jul 29, 2025

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Air India faces 51 ‘training gaps’ flagged in DGCA safety audit: Reuters

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has found 51 “recurrent training gaps” at Air India during its audit in July 2025, including insufficient pilot training, the use of unapproved simulators, and a flawed rostering system. The 11-page confidential audit, reviewed by Reuters on July 29, 2025, was carried out by 10 DGCA inspectors along with four additional auditors.

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Senate Bill Would Require ADS-B on All Civilian and Military Aircraft

Flying Magazine

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday announced the introduction of a bill intended to prevent collisions between commercial and military aircraft. The Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform bill, or ROTOR Act, would require all aircraft, civilian and military, to use ADS-B Out and ADS-B In aviation navigation technology. It was unveiled exactly six months after American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S.

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Records Set at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Soars to New Heights

Vintage Aviation News

The skies over Oshkosh, Wisconsin, were filled with more than just aircraft during the 2025 edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025—they were filled with energy, passion, and record-breaking numbers. With the theme “One Week – Endless Possibilities,” this year’s event lived up to its billing and then some, delivering a historic experience for aviation enthusiasts from around the globe.

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Could Automotive Lane-Deviation Tech Help Combat Pilot Disorientation?

AV Web

A team at the University of Maryland is exploring the same technology used in automotive lane-deviation warnings in hopes it could help cut down on spatial disorientation in pilots. FAA statistics show that between 5% and 10% of all general aviation accidents involve spatial disorientation and that 90% of those accidents are fatal. As outlined in a CBS News report , the Maryland researchers are exploring whether using haptic vibration could cue pilots they are losing spatial orientation, particu

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SWISS presents First and Business Class seats for new A350 aircraft

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SWISS has presented the First and Business Class seats which will be fitted onto its new A350-900 aircraft. The new seats, which were presented at Zurich Airport (ZRH) on July 29, 2025, are part of the “SWISS Senses” cabin, which will be rolled out on the airline’s long-haul fleet. The first aircraft to be fitted with the new product will be the A350-900, the first of which will be delivered to SWISS in October 2025 and is expected to enter service in January 2026.

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Hamburg Aviation supports GATEII cabin development programme

Aviation Bussiness News

The GATE II funding program supports projects in the areas of sustainable aircraft systems, cabin innovations, MRO processes, airport operations, and hydrogen infrastructure. Funding is provided by IFB Hamburg with resources from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and in close cooperation with Hamburg Aviation. Through the Green Aviation Technologies II (GATE II) funding program, Hamburg is supporting five projects at the intersection of research and industry to make aviation more cli

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Business Aviation Weather: Understanding Ceiling Conditions

Universal Weather

Ceiling conditions—referring to the height of a cloud base above the ground—can significantly impact business aviation operations. Low ceilings may trigger delays, diversions, or missed approaches, particularly in areas with challenging terrain or limited alternate airport options. How ceilings affect your operation depends on the type of flight, operator SOPs, pilot qualifications, and comfort level.

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Top Companies Create Partnership to Integrate Avionics Into Flight Simulators

Plane and Pilot

Redbird Flight Simulations has entered into a partnership with Florida-based avionics manufacturer Avidyne. Announced last week during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the alliance will focus on a joint development program to integrate Avidyne’s hardware into Redbird’s simulators. Currently, the two companies are working together to affix Avidyne’s IFD550 system into Redbird’s MCX simulator.

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AirVenture by the Numbers: Bigger and Better Than Ever

Flying Magazine

“It seems like there are more people here than there were last year.” You heard this phrase a lot last week at EAA AirVenture 2025. And according to numbers totaled by the EAA, the observation is spot-on. The theme of this year’s event (July 21-27) was “One Week—Endless Possibilities,” and it rang true as the Experimental Aircraft Association ’s annual fly-in/airshow total attendance reached a record-setting 704,000, topping the 686,000 mark set in 2024. “Whether it was a

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Australian airline Skytrans rebrands to SmartLynx Australia 

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Australian airline Skytrans has rebranded to SmartLynx Australia, in order to align its corporate identity with that of two other carriers of the Avia Solutions Group, SmartLynx Airlines in Europe and Thai SmartLynx in Thailand. While SmartLynx Australia is active primarily in the charter and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) segment of the market, it also operates scheduled passenger services in northern Australia, connecting Cairns (CNS) to several destinations throughout Queen

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It’s Time to Ride Post-Oshkosh Wave Once Again

Flying Magazine

There is something about being surrounded by pilots and aviation enthusiasts that reenergizes your passion for aviation. I am writing this on the airliner on the way home from a week at EAA AirVenture, the annual migration thousands make each year to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For the unfamiliar, Oshkosh is so much more than a fly-in/airshow/trade show. It is a chance to be immersed in aviation and learn what opportunities are out there.

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Reliable Robotics teams up with USAF to develop autonomous flight architecture 

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Reliable Robotics, a US startup specializing in autonomous flight systems , announced on July 29, 2025, that it has started work with the United States Air Force (USAF) on the development of so-called Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP). This project, which is taking place under the aegis of a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA), aims to leverage the technology Reliable Robotics has developed for commercial aviation and apply it to the military domain.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra

Vintage Aviation News

On July 29, 1937—88 years ago today—the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight, piloted by Lockheed test pilot Marshall Headle. Developed as a larger, more capable evolution of the earlier Model 10 Electra, the Super Electra was Lockheed’s response to growing demand for higher-capacity airliners that could compete with contemporary aircraft like the Douglas DC-2 and Boeing Model 247.

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Dubai Airport edges towards 100M passenger milestone after record first 6 months

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) is edging towards the 100 million passenger milestone after recording its busiest six month start to a year. Dubai Airport announced on July 29, 2025, that 46 million passengers were welcomed during the first half of the year, representing a 2.3% year-on-year increase. The record-breaking figures came despite significant disruptions to air travel in the region through May and June 2025.

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Outage Outrage Leads To DOT Audit Of FAA’s Handling Of Newark Airport

AV Web

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has initiated an official audit to review the FAA’s decision to relocate personnel and responsibility for Newark (New Jersey – KEWR) Approach Control from the N90 terminal radar approach control (Tracon) center in New York to Philadelphia. The FAA transferred the workload in July 2024 to the Philadelphia Air Traffic Control Tower to alleviate “chronic understaffing” at N90 on Long Island, New York, where a hi

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Delivery drive sees Boeing commercial aircraft revenue rise 81% in Q2

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Boeing saw its commercial aircraft revenue rise by more than 80% in the second quarter of 2025 thanks to a marked increase in deliveries. Boeing released its latest financial results on July 29, 2025, indicating that commercial aircraft revenue had risen to $10.9 billion during the second quarter from $6 billion in the same period last year. While only 93 commercial aircraft were delivered in the period last year, this had increased to 150 in Q2 2025.

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From Zero to Hero: SB2C Helldiver Takes Flight at National Museum of World War II Aviation

Vintage Aviation News

On July 19, the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs hosted the first official public event showcasing their recently restored Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, BuNo 75552—a rare World War II dive bomber that flew again after 45 years on the ground. Originally ordered by the U.S. Army Air Forces as an A-25A Shrike (serial number 42-80387), BuNo 75552 was transferred to the U.S.

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Duffy Requests Audit of FAA Handling of Newark Airspace

Flying Magazine

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking for answers about weeks of severe delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR). Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday requested an audit of the FAA’s handling of Newark’s busy airspace, through which more than 24 million passengers flew in 2024, per FAA data. The disruptions are due to a combination of staffing shortages, runway construction, and equipment issues that twice rendered controllers unable to re

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MASkargo names FlyUs as cargo GSSA for France

Aviation Bussiness News

FlyUs Aviation Group (FlyUs) has been appointed as the exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France for MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines. The agreement marks the first partnership between the two companies and significantly strengthens FlyUs’ presence in the Europe–Southeast Asia trade lane. Operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), MASkargo runs daily Airbus A350-900 services, which FlyUs will now support with sales, marketing, back-office, and operati

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Somali Airlines returns after 34-year absence, acquires 2 Airbus A320s 

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After a 34-year absence from the skies, the Government of Somalia has announced the revival of its national flag carrier Somali Airlines. The airline’s relaunch was announced on July 28, 2025, by Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Farah Nuuh after Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre approved the investment. Somali Airlines was first launched in 1964 and operated for over 25 years until the Somali Civil War began in 1991 and devastated the country.

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Why American Airlines Still Can’t Fly Its New Airbus A321XLR — And It’s Not Just About Safety

Aviation News

American Airlines is eager to get its hands on the brand-new Airbus A321XLR — a long-range jet that’s expected to revolutionize transatlantic and cross-country routes.

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JetBlue & United Partnership Gets DOT Approval, As It Should

One Mile at a Time

In late May 2025, JetBlue and United announced plans to launch a partnership , which they’re branding as “Blue Sky.” While I don’t think this should come as much of a surprise, the deal has been cleared by regulators. Blue Sky partnership clears regulatory review JetBlue and United have cleared the Department of Transportation (DOT) review period for their new partnership without objection.

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AirVenture Attendance Tops 700,000, Spurred By Closing Weekend Surge

AV Web

The official numbers are in for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and they reflect the projected theme for the event, “One week—Endless Possibilities.” According to EAA CEO and chairman Jack Pelton, “We found ourselves revising our initial attendance estimate upward once all the final weekend’s numbers were in, including from a tremendous day on Saturday, July 26.

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Data: US Airlines Operate As Loss Leaders For Their Loyalty Programs

One Mile at a Time

The airline industry in the United States has changed massively in recent years. Costs have skyrocketed, while consumer trends have evolved. Increasingly, we’re seeing a divide in the industry — some airlines are as profitable as ever, while others can no longer compete. What’s causing this? Well, it’s because the profitable airlines aren’t actually making their money from selling tickets, but instead, they’re earning their profits from their loyalty programs.

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New Museum Entrance and Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater Reopen Alongside Five New Galleries at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

Vintage Aviation News

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum reopened five new galleries, the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the museum’s redesigned entrance on Jefferson Drive along the National Mall on Sunday, July 28. This marks another major milestone in the museum’s ongoing transformation, which will culminate with the opening of the remaining galleries on July 1, 2026, coinciding with the museum’s 50th anniversary and the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Wizz Tries to Fix Itself

Cranky Flier

People in the US may not think of Wizz Air often, but when they do… they think about having to go to the bathroom. If they pay attention to the airline industry, however, they more likely think about the biggest, shining star of the Indigo Partners portfolio. That may be the reputation, but Wizz has not exactly lived up to its potential as of late.

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NTSB News Talk is On the Air

Jetwhine

NTSB News Talk logo A few months ago, my buddy Max Trescott and I realized we were speaking to each other three or four times a week about recent aircraft accidents. We’ve both been flying for more than 50 years and have both hold multiple CFI ratings nearly that long as well. We’re also both terminally curious about nearly everything and everyone who flies, which is probably why Max recently added rotorcraft ratings to his certificate.

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NTSB Hearing on D.C. Collision Begins Wednesday

Flying Magazine

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a three-day investigative hearing this week focusing on the midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January. The hearing will take place Wednesday (July 30) through Friday (August 1) in Washington and will be livestreamed on the NTSB’s website.

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Swiss reveals new seats and cabin concept

Aviation Bussiness News

Previously unseen First and Business Class suites have been put on display at Zurich Airport by Swiss International Airlines. The new seats will come into service together with the company’s brand-new Airbus A350-900s from this autumn onwards. A cabin concept known as ‘Swiss Senses’ promises guests in all seating classes a more personal and comfortable air travel experience.

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737 MAX 7 & 10 Certification Delayed Into 2026 Due To Engine Anti-Ice Complications

Simple Flying

The vast majority of the global fleet of 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 have served well since debuting in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Currently, however, certification issues persist with the shortest-cabin 737 MAX 7 and stretched MAX 10. Airlines are eagerly waiting to get their first deliveries of these variants - moreso the MAX 10. Unfortunately, it looks like further delays are pushing certification into 2026.

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Savvy Aviation launches Savvy for Shops

AOPA

Targeting what it calls “an existential threat to the long-term health of general aviation,” Savvy Aviation is launching Savvy for Shops, a suite of programs aimed at supporting and educating GA mechanics.

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Over 400 Spirit Airlines pilots to suffer from latest cost-cutting measures

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Over 400 Spirit Airlines pilots will suffer from the latest round of cost-cutting measures as the company looks to find ways to return to profitability. According to Bloomberg , around 270 pilots will be furloughed while 140 more face demotion from captain to first officer. In March 2025, Spirit Airlines formally exited Chapter 11 restructuring and has since focused efforts on tightening its operations to build a stronger foundation for the future.

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Longest Delay In Modern Aviation? Why Boeing Is Still In Crisis

Simple Flying

It's no secret at Boeing that the MAX 7 , MAX 10 , and 777X are long past their initial expected entry into commercial service. For the longest stretch possible for the 737 family of aircraft , the MAX 10 was expected to dominate the short-haul and transcontinental markets, providing stiff competition to the A321neo; however, airlines are not expecting to welcome this aircraft to their fleets until at least 2026, or even 2027.

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WestJet Cargo responds to demand with wider winter schedule

Aviation Bussiness News

WestJet Cargo has unveiled its expanded 2025/2026 winter schedule, introducing five new destinations and boosting service across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia to support Canadian businesses during the peak season. New destinations include Panama City, Guadalajara, Tepic, Havana, and Managua, with year-round service to Mexico City also debuting this winter.

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FLYING Finance: The Leader in Light Sport Aircraft Financing

Flying Magazine

Light sport aircraft (LSAs) have revolutionized recreational flying by offering an affordable and accessible way to get into the air. According to the FAA, LSAs are defined by a maximum gross takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds (or 1,430 pounds for seaplanes), a maximum stall speed of 45 knots, and a top speed of 120 knots in level flight. Their simple design and ease of operation make them a great fit for both new pilots and experienced aviators looking for fewer restrictions.

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AirVenture 2025 Cool Planes: Piper L-4 Grasshopper

AV Web

The Piper L-4 Grasshopper was the military version of the famous Piper J3 Cub, used for liaison and observation duties in direct support of ground forces during World War II. Between 1941 and 1945, the USAAF procured almost 6,000 of the Piper Aircraft. AVweb’s Mark Phelps spotted one of them at AirVenture 2025 and featured it in one of our Cool Planes segments.

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Bundeswehr Helicopter Crashes into Mulde River in Eastern Germany

Aviation News

In a dramatic incident today, a German Bundeswehr helicopter crashed into the Mulde River near the town of Grimma, located in the eastern state of Saxony.