Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is expanding its electrification capabilities with two new facilities in Europe: a new engineering center of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and an electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) production line in Colomiers, France. The Wolverhampton site will focus on developing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems, harnessing advanced design and testing facilities.

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 9, 2025

I am always fascinated by New York’s JFK International Airport. It’s one of the rare examples in the US — the only example? — that has multiple private operators running different terminals. And in the past, that has made for some very strange bedfellows. But the airport’s $19 billion plan to remake itself is finally showing how most airline locations are starting to fall into place.

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Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

Virgin Australia Holdings Limited, the parent company of Virgin Australia , confirmed on June 6, 2025, its intention to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker code VGN. A prospectus has been launched by the low-cost airline in support of the announcement and lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and filed with the ASX.

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Airline Airlines 141

Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of commercial aviation, speculation about future aircraft is part of the industry’s DNA. One of the most intriguing “what ifs” circulating in recent years is the possibility of an Airbus A390 — a widebody aircraft that, if ever developed, would likely follow in the footsteps of the Airbus A350 and perhaps even aim to fill the void left by the A380.

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Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

United Airlines has suspended Starlink Wi-Fi service on around two dozen of its regional Embraer aircraft due to issues with static radio interference. Since June 7, 2025, all flights operated by these aircraft, which are said to be the airline’s Embraer 175 fleet, have not had Starlink internet connectivity, according to a report by The Points Guy.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

The FAA is investigating the crash of a skydiving airplane in Tullahoma, Tennessee, on Sunday where all 21 people on board the Skydive Tennessee-operated aircraft survived. According to the FAA, the accident happened shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma Regional Airport (KTHA) around 12:45 p.m. CDT. The airport is located some 54 miles northwest of Chattanooga and is the home of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.

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Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 en route to Naples, Italy was forced to divert to Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) during its final approach after it was discovered that the destination airport lacked the capability to accommodate an aircraft of its size. While American Airlines typically operates smaller Boeing 787-8 aircraft on its established Philadelphia (PHL) to Naples (NAP) service, on June 4, 2025, the US carrier deployed the larger 787-9 variant instead.

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Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

As part of its presence at the upcoming Paris Air Show 2025 being held at Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) between June 16-22, 2025, it has been revealed that Airbus will be displaying an example of its A321LXR long-haul narrowbody in the livery of Riyadh Air, a recent customer for the type. The aircraft, registered F-WWBZ, is one of the planemaker’s three A321XLR testbed/demonstrator aircraft and formerly wore the Airbus ‘flying xtra long range’ predominantly white color scheme, However, on June

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 9, 2025

As anyone who has been following the industry knows, American has been lagging Delta and United when it comes to both customer experience and profitability. Essentially, executives at the airline lacked a vision for far too long. Or perhaps more accurately, they had the wrong vision — they believed that the key to profitability was to just deliver a reliable and robust schedule (not that they were ever particularly good at that).

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Airlines Airline Jet 109

Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

A skydiving aircraft carrying 20 people crashed near Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) in Tennessee with four passengers taken to hospital, according to local authorities. The accident happened in Tullahoma, Tennessee, roughly 77 miles southeast of Nashville. The aircraft, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100, registered as N166DH, took off from Tullahoma airport at around 12:30 local time on June 8, 2025.

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Tail 130

Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Airbus is set to feature an A321XLR painted in Riyadh Air’s livery at the 2025 Paris Air Show, taking place from June 16 to 22 at Le Bourget Airport. The aircraft, registered F-WWBZ, has been repainted in the Saudi carrier’s colors specifically for the event. The jet is part of Airbus’ test fleet and is not assigned to any customer.

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Jet 107

AV Web

JUNE 9, 2025

A French hybrid electric propulsion company will release a 260 kW (350 horsepower) version of its unit for use in homebuilt/experimental and light sport aircraft next year. VoltAero intends to eventually put the HPU210 power unit in a certified aircraft called the Cassio in coming years but said it’s making it available for the amateur built market after a year of flight testing on a modified Cessna 337 called the Cassio S.

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Firewall 84

Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Back in 2008, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines announced that the two carriers would be merging. This headline merger would fundamentally alter the competitive landscape of the commercial aviation industry, as it would create the single largest commercial airline in history. The combined carrier would operate more than 780 aircraft and would have a massive global presence.

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Airlines Airline 105

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

It is hard to describe the Hangar Thirteen Foundation —they are quite unique. The project, based in Asheville, North Carolina, and headed by Ray Moore, is not well known in the warbird community despite its focus on the popular Boeing B-17. Hangar Thirteen has no wealthy benefactor, no formal museum facility, and is more of a rebuild than a restoration.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

On Thursday, a Boeing 767-300F aircraft flown by UPS , took off from Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR), California, only to return to the airport and land 25 minutes later. The aircraft had lost incoming communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC) during the climb away from the runway. After safely returning and reestablishing communications, the aircraft underwent maintenance and returned to service two hours later.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are a few key techniques you can remember to make it really easy. Today we will explain airplane holding patterns in detail, answer some common questions, and even teach you a few ‘hacks’ to make flying a hold a real breeze. Here’s what you need to know.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

V Australia was once a long-haul international carrier that operated to destinations from Australia's largest cities. The airline was owned by Virgin Australia Holdings and commenced operations in February 2009. The airline was eventually merged with Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue Airlines to form Virgin Australia.

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Airline Airlines 105

Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance Air Facts Journal Author’s Note: WYVERN was founded in 1991 by a group of safety-focused professionals who created the Wingman Standard for rigorously vetting air charter operators. Soon thereafter, WYVERN officially became the world’s first business aviation audit company. Within the WYVERN team of aviation professionals, there is a Guidance Review Team composed of four well-seasoned contributors including a past member of the Blue Ang

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Southwest Airlines built its business on operational efficiency. The low-cost carrier maintains some of the quickest turn times in the industry, allowing Southwest to get more flying out of its aircraft and keep its operating costs relatively lower than some of its competitors. However, upon arrival in Denver, Southwest's busiest base, some Southwest aircraft arrive at gates across the airport from where they will depart on their next flight.

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Airlines Airline 103

AV Web

JUNE 9, 2025

United Airlines has stopped using Starlink satellite Internet in its United Express E175s because it’s been causing radio interference with the flight deck comms. “Starlink is now installed on about two dozen United regional aircraft. United and Starlink teams are working together to address a small number of reports of static interference during the operation of the Wi-Fi system, which is fairly common with any new airline Wi-Fi provider,” United said in a statement to One Mile At A

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Pilots aboard Delta flight DL1576 experienced a serious scare on June 9, 2025. As first reported by News4Jax , the Boeing 757-200 was flying from Atlanta to Orlando when smoke began pouring into the cockpit. Data from Flightradar24 indicates that this occurred at roughly 13:40, when the crew began to descend and subsequently diverted to Jacksonville.

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Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Regional jets aren’t usually associated with long-haul missions, but in the US, two major carriers, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines , are operating some of the longest routes in the world for the Bombardier CRJ700.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

On June 9, 1974—51 years ago today—the Northrop YF-17 took to the skies for its first flight, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of modern fighter aircraft. Nicknamed the “Cobra” for its sleek design and agility, the YF-17 was Northrop’s entry into the United States Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter (LWF) technology evaluation program.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

On June 7, Colorado Springs gained its first international passenger service (Southwest to Cancun), which followed the opening of its Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility. On the same day, Richmond regained international flights with the arrival of BermudAir. The Virginia airport last had non-US flights 11 years ago.

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Airline Airlines 94

Ask a Flight Instructor

JUNE 9, 2025

Hello, I am hoping to get clarification on accurate time logging, could you please provide a straightforward explanation of how PIC (Pilot in Command) time should be allocated post-flight, specifically focusing on the Second-in-Command (SIC)? I am particularly interested in the nuances related to: When an SIC is the sole manipulator of the controls.

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Flight Training Central

JUNE 9, 2025

Calculating the airplane’s weight and balance is a mandatory task you must complete before every flight. Many of an airplane’s performance, handling, and structural characteristics are a function of weight and balance, not to mention the safety risks associated with operating an overloaded or out-of-balance airplane. Challenge your weight and balance understanding with this quiz, and answer each question correctly to tip the scales in your favor. 1.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

A Boeing 787-9 operated by American Airlines and flying out of Philadelphia had to divert to Rome from its intended destination of Naples, Italy. Despite the airline’s best efforts in changing equipment, it apparently failed to confirm (before takeoff) that the jet was authorized to land at its destination!

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World Airline News

JUNE 9, 2025

Air Canada Airbus A330-343 C-GFUR (msn 344) LHR (Wingnut). ImageL 959761. MONTREAL,, June 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada’s newest international flight from Toronto took off yesterday evening and has arrived in Prague, Czech Republic. Air Canada’s newest international flight from Toronto took off yesterday evening and has arrived in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

There is something both exciting and a little intimidating when the DPE hands you the temporary certificate for your CFI rating. You are now an instructor, the person responsible for training new pilots. And although you passed the check ride, there will still be a learning curve as you apply the knowledge and experience you have acquired. Getting the Job You may be able to get an instructor job as a plain-vanilla CFI, but when airline hiring slows, the preference of the flight school may be to

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Delta Air Lines flight DL17, which departed London Heathrow Airport 's (LHR) runway 27L with 190 souls onboard, was forced to return in just over an hour after the crew discovered the right-hand cockpit windshield was cracked. The Airbus A330-200 landed safely back at Heathrow on runway 27R without incident, as data from FlightAware shows.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 9, 2025

Aviation intelligence platform IBA Insight has issued an optimistic assessment of aircraft orders likely to be revealed at next week’s Paris Air Show, despite ongoing concerns about US tariffs. In a preview of the biennial show, IBA chief economist Stuart Hatcher, said it “would be good to see a positive” air show amid otherwise “gloomy speculation” about the sector.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Boeing has requested a two-year extension of an exemption granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 737 MAX 7 in 2023. The exemption, related to the Flap-Slat Electronics Unit (FSEU), will expire on March 1, 2027. The plane maker has requested a two-year extension, as it cannot meet the deadlines due to certification delays for the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 9, 2025

Minnesota comes alive in the summer. The weather warms up, the skies clear, the lakes sparkle—and for aspiring pilots, it becomes the best time of year to take to the skies. If you’ve been thinking about starting flight training, there are few better times to begin than during the warm, vibrant Minnesota summer. Whether you’re a high school student on summer break, a college student with time off, a professional looking for a new challenge, or someone finally ready to pursue their lifelong dream

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

Emirates' Airbus A380s have many different configurations. Total seats vary from just 468 in a four-class layout to, most notably, 615 in a two-class configuration. The latter has no first class and 58 business seats, far fewer premium seats than on its other double-deckers. According to ch-aviation , the carrier has 15 aircraft with 615 seats.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 9, 2025

Airbus has completed the first set of wings for its next-generation A350 freighter aircraft (A350F), marking a major milestone at its Broughton facility. The A350F wings, which share their design with the A350 passenger jet, are being built on the same production line, enabling efficiencies in both operations and manufacturing. Constructed using advanced composite materials, the wings are designed to be lighter and more aerodynamically efficient – key features of what Airbus calls the worl

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Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX is a standout for narrow-body airline operations. Alongside its stiffest competitor, the Airbus A320, these two aircraft continue to dominate the short-haul domestic, regional, and international market. The Boeing 737 MAX is known for its speed and efficiency, earning it the title of the fastest narrowbody jet in commercial service.

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