Professional Pilot

JULY 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE C ollins Aerospace, an RTX business, expanded its aircraft electrification capabilities with the introduction of a new engineering center of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and a new electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) production line in Colomiers, France. The Wolverhampton center focuses on developing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems for commercial aircraft, featuring state-of-the-art design and test capabilities, and the Colomiers faci

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 28, 2025

Air Canada Cargo has launched its redesigned eBooking platform, aimed at providing a more efficient, intuitive and self-managed digital experience for customers shipping cargo across its network. The updated platform introduces a streamlined interface and a suite of new features that simplify the booking process and empower users to manage shipments more independently.

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AV Web

JULY 28, 2025

The advanced air mobility industry now has a blueprint to follow for certification best practices for their vehicles. Just as most of the aviation industry was getting ready for AirVenture, the FAA published, with no fanfare, an advisory circular (scroll down to AC 21.17-4) that details various things the agency will be looking for in certification of the aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

The chair of the United States Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz, has announced plans to introduce new aviation safety legislation tomorrow, before a three-day hearing into the collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The January 29, 2025, collision claimed 67 lives, and broad safety changes are expected to be made in the aftermath.

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AV Web

JULY 28, 2025

During the crush of work in the show, it’s hard to collect our thoughts on the overall impact of AirVenture but this was definitely one for the books. From new aircraft, completely rethought avionics systems to the blockbuster announcement about the approval of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), it’s clear the world’s most influential aviation event will affect the industry for years to come.

Airplanes

Air Facts

JULY 28, 2025

Instrument Training Wheels Air Facts Journal Humility is a pilot’s virtue. The “perfect flight” is elusive. There’s so much to know—and so much we can’t know. A strong pilot community thrives on humility: the willingness to share what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned. Backseat pilots need not apply. This article is for those committed to continuous safety improvement and honest reflection.

Clearance

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 28, 2025

The Cathay Group has reported a 6.3% year-on-year rise in cargo volumes for June 2025, as demand from Southeast Asia and Taiwan to the Americas boosted throughput across its network. Cathay Cargo carried more than 130,000 tonnes of freight during the month, supported by growth in general cargo and high-tech electronics shipments. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 5% compared with June 2024, although the cargo load factor slipped by 1.1 percentage points.

Lift

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 28, 2025

In this third of a series of pieces for ABN on digital transformation Oleksandr Plyska, Vice President at Sigma Software Group, examines how legacy systems are holding the aviation industry back – and outlines practical strategies for modernising critical infrastructure without compromising safety or continuity. In our first two articles, we explored how digital transformation is reshaping the passenger journey and how technologies like AI and IoT are redefining operational efficiency acro

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Aviation News

JULY 28, 2025

Aviationnews – A routine training flight turned into tragedy today as a Moroccan Air Force Alphajet crashed near Fès-Saïss Airport, claiming the lives of both.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing new technology meant to help pilots avoid disorientation while flying. Spatial disorientation in aviation occurs when pilots can no longer determine their position or accurately judge motion, in some cases due to challenging weather conditions and poor visibility. According to the FAA, pilot disorientation causes 5-10 percent of all general aviation (GA) accidents—and 90 percent of those are fatal.

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Aerotime

JULY 28, 2025

United Airlines has entered into a purchase and leaseback agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The Government of Dubai-owned lessor said on July 28, 2025, it had signed a purchase agreement with United for 10 new aircraft and agreed long-term leases. The new Boeing 737-9 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between August 2025 and February 2026, according to DAE.

Airlines

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

The Airbus A350 has rapidly become a favorite among pilots worldwide, drawing acclaim for its advanced technologies, comfort, and operational efficiencies. In our in-depth guide, we'll explore precisely what pilots love about flying the A350, drawing on authentic pilot reviews and industry case studies. If you're an aviation enthusiast or a frequent flyer, you'll gain a richer appreciation for this jetliner from the flight deck’s perspective.

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Aerotime

JULY 28, 2025

A Virgin Australia Boeing B737 aircraft sustained damages to its fuselage after it collided with an airport tug vehicle at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The incident occurred on the evening of July 27, 2025 at around 21:40 local time, when the B737 was being towed to a hangar for scheduled maintenance. During the process, the aircraft disconnected from the tug vehicle, causing the plane and the vehicle to collide.

Hangar

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

Which widebody wins on straight “miles per gallon”: the Airbus A330 neo or the Boeing 787 ? Framed that way, it’s a deceptively simple question with very real implications for airline costs, network design, and the industry’s net-zero roadmap. Fuel remains the single largest variable operating expense for long-haul flying, and every percentage point saved compounds over years of utilization and thousands of block hours.

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Aerotime

JULY 28, 2025

The aviation industry appears to be among the big winners as the United States (US) and European Union agreed a framework trade deal on tariffs between the two economic powerhouses. US President Donald Trump and the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in Scotland on July 27, 2025, where a 15% tariff on European goods entering the US was agreed.

Cabin Crew

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

The Airbus A330neo offers a comprehensive upgrade over older A330s, providing not only new engines, but also new wings and other new systems. Previous generation Airbus A330 widebody aircraft shared a common wing with the Airbus A340 quadjet. The new A330neo wings offer improved overall performance and were inspired by the modern wings designed for the clean-sheet Airbus A350 airliner.

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Cranky Flier

JULY 28, 2025

American recently announced that it was launching a trial of something called One Stop Security (OSS). This is the latest in a string of trials American has participated in with the US government, and this has the potential to be the most important one yet. The only problem? I still don’t understand how this can scale. Any of you who have flown into the US from another country and had to connect know the pain involved in that process.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 28, 2025

AirExplore has entered into a strategic maintenance partnership with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, securing long-term support for part of its growing Boeing 737-800 fleet. The Slovak ACMI operator, which expanded from nine to 16 aircraft in 2024, has opted for a power-by-the-hour (PBH) agreement to drive down costs and ensure reliability. Both companies are part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider.

Cargo

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

Since 2018, UPS has been flying a 13+ hour direct cargo route from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates. The United Parcel Service invested in a brand new fleet of the largest jet freighters that the carrier had ever purchased to make the route possible, namely a cohort of Boeing 747-8Fs.

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Flight Training Central

JULY 28, 2025

The FAA utilizes a third-party testing provider, PSI Services, to administer all FAA written exams. Scheduling your FAA knowledge test is an exciting step toward achieving your goals, but navigating the process can feel overwhelming if you’re unsure where to begin. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) partners with PSI Services to administer these exams, offering flexible scheduling options at numerous locations.

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AV Web

JULY 28, 2025

At AirVenture 2025, German-based Air Avionics was showing off its line of cockpit control heads and one new interface includes the Aithre Avionics HealthView II system. It’s a follow-on to the original HealthView biometric avionics unit and has smart logic for controlling oxygen to the cabin, along with other advanced biometrics data. For this video, Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano got a demo in Aithre’s Van’s RV-10 with Jim Rutler, and Air Avionics’ Marc Foerder

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 28, 2025

Aura Aero announced last week at EAA AirVenture that it received the first U.S. order for its Integral R aircraft, placed by well-known airshow performer Michael Goulian. The Integral R is part of Aura’s Integral family of aircraft, including the Integral S and E. Having recently received certification in Europe by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and with FAA certification underway, Aura hopes the purchase kick-starts its foray into the American market.

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Aviation News

JULY 28, 2025

Aviationnews – Germany is turning its Airbus A400M transport planes into flying fortresses! In a massive upgrade deal, the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) is fitting.

Aviation Technology

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

On Monday, July 28, Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said in a Telegram post that a failure in its information systems had caused widespread flight disruptions. The airline warned of delays and cancellations, stating that teams were working to restore normal service as quickly as possible.

Airline

Professional Pilot

JULY 28, 2025

PRESS RELEASE A irbus Helicopters has started flight-testing the H160M Guépard. This militarised version of the H160 is being developed for the French Armed Forces as part of the Joint Light Helicopter programme. The flight test crew consisted of Samuel Chartier, H160M flight test pilot, and flight test engineers Nicolas Certain, Laurent Maruejols, and Alban Corpron.

Weather

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 28, 2025

Aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, and part-out company, APOC Aviation, has signed a 12-month green-time lease agreement with Condor for a CFM56-5A engine, bolstering the Hamburg-based carrier’s A320 fleet operations. The engine, secured by Condor’s technical team as a ‘spare’, is expected to be installed immediately and will remain in service for the duration of the lease.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 28, 2025

Royal Jordanian is currently undergoing a major expansion, and is also investing a lot in its new passenger experience. This is supposed to include the introduction of a new long haul business class. Along those lines, we just got a pretty good clue of what we can expect from the Amman-based oneworld carrier’s new premium experience onboard its wide body aircraft.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

While modern widebody aircraft like the A330neo, A350, Boeing 787, and Boeing 777X use sleek blended or raked wingtips , the Airbus A380 Superjumbo instead uses fenced wingtips found on the Airbus A320ceo. But why? Why didn't Airbus engineers design the massive aircraft with sleek blended wingtips, and instead go for the older design Airbus first used in the 1980s?

Plane and Pilot

JULY 28, 2025

When it comes to pilot training materials, IFR approach plates, or even logbooks, the name Jeppesen is a common one. The Jeppesen company produces a version of just about everything a pilot could need. And it all started with a little notebook, a basement, and an airmail pilot—Elrey Jeppesen. Born in 1907 in Louisiana to Danish immigrant parents, Jeppesen became interested in aviation from a young age, watching birds fly and building models.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 28, 2025

Inside the Major General Rex A. Hadley Gallery of the Hill Aerospace Museum in Ogden, Utah, museum volunteers have been hard at work on an aircraft at the center of the gallery: the museum’s Boeing B-29 Superfortress, displayed in the markings of “Straight Flush”, the B-29 that was flown as the weather reconnaissance aircraft for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

New York JFK Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is the US's top domestic airport pair by passengers and revenue. Historically, American Airlines' widebodies played a critical role. The one world member's last twin-aisle service was in April 2021. Since then, only the Airbus A321T—the low-capacity 102-seat transcontinental variant—has been used.

Airlines

Aerotime

JULY 28, 2025

A UK court has rejected a request to freeze low-cost carrier Vietjet’s assets over unpaid debts amounting to almost $217 million. This is the latest update regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Vietjet and aircraft leasing company FW Aviation, part of London-based investment firm FitzWalter Capital. In its allegations against the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, FW Aviation said Vietjet has not fulfilled rental payments on four Airbus A321 aircraft which were leased from them.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

The Airbus A321neo is the most successful variant of the most successful aircraft family of all time. The A321neo is renowned for its efficiency, while passengers appreciate the updated Airspace interiors present on newer examples, and its excellent safety record. However, while the A321neo was a relatively simple project for Airbus , this doesn't mean that development of the type was completely trouble-free.

Defence Blog

JULY 28, 2025

Elbit Systems has secured a $260 million contract from Airbus Defence and Space to deliver its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system for the German Air Force’s A400M transport aircraft fleet. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the six-year contract follows a procurement decision by Germany’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology […] The post Germany taps Elbit for A400M missile defense deal first appeared on Defence Blog.

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

Istanbul Airport (IST) has set a new European record for daily passenger traffic, overtaking the previous record set by London Heathrow Airport (LHR). On July 25, 2025, the Turkish airport handled 271,836 passengers , surpassing Heathrow’s record of 268,000 travelers set on June 30, 2024.

Airline

Flying Magazine

JULY 28, 2025

TL Sport Aircraft officially unveiled its new Sirius BackCountry model last week at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, introducing a high-performance short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft specifically engineered for the North American market. Modeled after its popular high-wing predecessors, like the TL-3000 Sirius, the BackCountry combines short-field capability with high-speed cruise performance.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

United’s CEO says Delta’s going to lose money on its new, upcoming offering between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Those sound like fighting words to us!

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