Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines is eyeing up a possible double-digit order for regional jets with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all in the running for the potentially lucrative deal. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, spoke to Reuters at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) where he confirmed the carrier was considering at least 20 regional or small jets.

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Airline Airlines Jet Airplanes 291

Alaska Air

JUNE 3, 2025

Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that Seattle will be connected to Italy via a nonstop flight. The post Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airline Airlines 139

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

Ryanair, Europes leading low-cost airline, has called for the CEO of the UKs National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Martin Rolfe, to resign immediately after almost 12,000 Ryanair passengers travelling to and from London-Stansted Airport (STN) on May 31, 2025, were made to suffer what the airline described as unnecessary delays of up to 50 minutes due to staff shortages among NATS-employed air traffic controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Airline Airlines 272

Cranky Flier

JUNE 3, 2025

June 1 was the day that Chicago/O’Hare was required by the terms of its lease to officially publish its new gate map. Even though the gates won’t change hands until October, the deed is done … though American’s objections are still making their way through the courts. Here is what O’Hare will look like in October if the courts don’t force a change: Image via Chicago Department of Aviation In the end, there were no surprises, but things did shift around compare

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Airline Airlines 130

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

One of the two main runways at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, US Department of Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has announced. On June 2, 2025, Duffy hosted a press conference at Newark airport to celebrate the early reopening of Runway 4-Left/22-Right. Duffy was accompanied by Chris Rocheleau, the Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sarah McKeon, the Port Authority Aviation Director, Scott Kirby, the CEO of Un

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Runway Instrument Landing System Airline Airlines 255

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

NEW YORKEvery day, hundreds of aircraft fly into New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK). On Tuesday, though, the airport welcomed an aircraft unlike any that has ever graced its runways. About 100 local officials, industry executives, city developers, and other spectators gathered at Modern Aviations JFK FBO to witness the approach of Beta Technologies Aliathe first all-electric model to fly into one of the areas three major airports.

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Air Traffic Control Airplanes Lift Runway 110

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

British Airbus A380 startup Global Airlines has hit back at recent reports that have circulated about its future in a statement designed to dispel some of the rumors. The carrier, headed by entrepreneur James Asquith, described some of the news spreading as complete rubbish and plans to publish a MythBusters guide in the future to prevent misinformation spreading.

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Airline Airlines 246

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

Latvian airline airBaltic and India’s national airline Air India have announced a new partnership with the signing of a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) to boost travel options between the Baltics and India. The agreement was signed during the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. In a statement issued by airBaltic on June 3, 2025, the airline said the partnership will enable both airlines to sell connecting tickets that include fligh

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Airline Airlines 231

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

The avionics market is undergoing substantial growth and is expected to be worth $82.3 billion by 2030, according to a new report from research and management consulting firm MarketsandMarkets. Market revenue for the industry this year is expected to reach $56.2 billion, and if MarketsandMarkets prediction holds true, the sector will see a compound annual growth rate of 7.9 percent over the coming five years.

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General Aviation 105

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reportedly set a hearing date in its investigation into why a plug door separated from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 shortly after takeoff from Portland International Airport (PDX). According to Reuters , the NTSB board said on June 2, 2025, that a hearing will be held on June 24, 2025, to help determine what caused the plug door separation.

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Jet Airline Airlines Pilot 195

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) continues to contend with equipment and staffing issues that created major disruptions in April and May. But the airport could ramp up activity earlier than expected. On Monday, Newarks 11,000-foot Runway 4L/22Rthe busiest of its three runways for departuresreopened for departures about two weeks before a $121 million rehabilitation effort was slated to end.

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Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2025

Archer Aviation has launched the next phase of its Midnight flight test campaign, after successfully conducting a piloted flight that demonstrated the vertical and conventional takeoff and landing capabilities of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The flight was carried out by Archers Chief Test Pilot Jeff Greenwood and included conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL), showcasing the robustness and versatility of Midnights landing gear and flight control systems.

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Pilot Stability Aviation Technology 147

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture X Business ( review ) have in recent years become popular premium travel credit cards, offering great value. This includes everything from a $300 annual travel credit , to 10,000 anniversary bonus miles , to valuable airport lounge access. Aspects of the cards almost seemed too good to be true, so unfortunately theres an update, along those lines.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

A 35-year-old woman on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) suffered a stroke midair over the Atlantic. Thanks to the timely intervention of another passenger onboard, a doctor, and a diversion to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the woman's life was saved.

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Airline Airlines 94

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

American Express has a great portfolio of small business cards , and the cards often have large welcome offers. For that matter, a lot of card issuers have been focused on small business cards over the past several years, and youll often find that they have better welcome bonuses and benefits than personal cards. For those who may not be familiar with the process of applying for business cards, in this post I want to talk about Amex small business cards.

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Approach Airline Airlines 100

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

Boeing has reached a monthly output of 38 737 MAX aircraft for the first time since 2020, as reported by The Air Current. This marks a major step in stabilizing its narrowbody production line after years of operational and regulatory turmoil. The milestone was reached on May 30 at the company's Renton, Washington, facility and was quietly acknowledged with an internal gathering.

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Stability 94

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2025

Last year, we published an article about The Museum of Flight (MOF) of Seattle, Washington, restoring two of their WWI aircraft displays, namely their original 1918 Pfalz D.XII fighter and their Fokker D.VII reproduction. Now, one of the two aircraft has successfully returned from the museum’s Restoration Center and Reserve Collection at Paine Field in Everett, just north of the museum’s main campus at Seattle’s King County International Airport – Boeing Field and is now

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

There is more to being a flight instructor than telling a learner “more right rudder.” You can find out how much more and enhance your skills as an aviation educator at the third annual National Association of Flight Instructors Summit on September 21-23 in Akron, Ohio. Registration is now open for the event that will take place at the Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum, located at the Akron-Canton Airport (KCAK).

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Rudder Cockpit Pilot 100

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

At 14:12 local time on Monday, June 2nd, an Airbus A320 operated by Allegiant Air experienced engine failure 15-20 minutes after taking off from Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS). After ground inspection, the jet was grounded by the airline until it a more detailed maintenance check could be completed to verify that the airplane and its engine are safe to fly.

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Airplanes Jet Airline Airlines 90

AV Web

JUNE 3, 2025

The FAA’s extension of the public comment period for input on an initiative to withhold certain aircraft registration information from public availability runs out tomorrow. The agency has solicited public input on a plan to cut back on personal information made available on platforms such as the FAA website and current search functions and published reports.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

Alaska Airlines has announced that it will fly from Seattle, Washington, the United States, to Rome, Italy, with flights taking off in May 2026. Bookings will open in fall 2025, according to the airline.

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Airline Airlines 94

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Officials at Middle Tennessee State University and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to create educational and career opportunities for the countrys students and aviation professionals. The agreement was signed on May 30 by Chester Cooper, the Bahamian deputy prime minister and minister of the department of tourism, investments, and aviation, and Sidney McPhee, MTSU president.

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Pilot Airline Airlines 95

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

Global Airlines has denied any plans to operate as an ACMI carrier using Airbus A380 aircraft. This clarification comes soon after the airlines first passenger flight, which was operated by Hi Fly on its behalf.

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Airline Airlines 105

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2025

On this day in aviation history, June 3, 194975 years agothe Lockheed XF-90 took to the skies for the first time. Developed in response to a U.S. Air Force requirement for a long-range bomber escort and penetration fighter, the XF-90 was Lockheeds answer to the same competition that produced McDonnells XF-88, a design that would eventually evolve into the F-101 Voodoo.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

On June 2, Edelweiss, the Swiss leisure airline, inaugurated the first flight ever from Zurich to Seattle. This followed the return of SAS from Copenhagen on May 21, having last flown to Seattle in 2009. Their entry means 12 passenger airlines US and Europeannow fly between the Washington State airport and Europe, the most since 2023. Alaska Airlines will join them next year, with its first route to Rome.

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Airline Airlines 96

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

If you’ve flown in a Garmin glass cockpit with synthetic vision, then you may have seen the Pathways feature, a series of constantly moving rectangles on the primary flight display (PFD). Candidly, Ive never liked Pathways, so I was delighted to recently find a good use for them. Best of all, this tip works in any Garmin glass cockpit with Synthetic Vision Pathways technology, so you can use it in anything from a G1000-equipped Cessna 172, up through Cessna business jets with the G3000 and

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Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

In early June, Etihad Airways has launched two new European destinations, with the airline, based in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), now flying to Prague, Czechia, and Warsaw, Poland. The airline joined two of its major Middle East competitors, Emirates and Qatar Airways, in connecting the two European cities with their respective hubs.

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Airline Airlines 90

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale highlights an airplane that stands out for its design, value, or unique appeal. Whether its a modern trainer, a vintage classic, or a capable cross-country cruiser, we look for aircraft that offer something special to the right buyer. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 2025 Vashon Ranger R7.

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Airplanes Pilot 81

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

The UK government has launched a major airspace modernization program for the first time since the 1950s. The new legislation, set out on June 2, 2025, aims to lower emissions, reduce delays, add more capacity, and promise faster flights through redesigned flight paths.

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Airline Airlines 79

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

Gosh, this is mighty tempting, I just dont know what the best angle is I found the people who stole our Alaska miles! In August 2024, I wrote about how Fords Alaska Mileage Plan account was hacked , and miles were stolen. Specifically, 230,000 miles were taken, and were redeemed for two Qatar Airways business class tickets departing Lagos. Fortunately airlines are typically pretty good with handling fraud, and I documented our experience dealing with this situation.

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Airline Airlines Jet 81

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

Allegiant Air is one of the newest operators of the Boeing 737 MAX family after taking delivery of its first aircraft in September 2024. As of today, the carrier's MAX fleet consists of 12 aircraft, all of which are the Boeing 737 MAX 8200. This special variant of the MAX 8 is the plane's high-density version certified to carry up to 200 passengers, hence the name, although Allegiant's MAX 8200s are only equipped for up to 190 passengers.

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Airline Airlines 82

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

Over the years, weve seen a huge increase in the normalization of conspiracy theories. I suspect thats largely due to the internet making us all more connected, so its easier to find more people out there with similar beliefs. While nothing new, theres one particularly bizarre conspiracy theory when it comes to aviation. Whats so incredibly stupid is that were now seeing politicians pass laws based on something that doesnt actually happen.

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Weather Pilot Airplanes Jet 84

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

British Airways is the largest foreign long-haul carrier serving the US. In the 12 months to February 2025, US Department of Transportation data shows the one world member carried 7.7 million passengers.

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Airline Airlines 89

AV Web

JUNE 3, 2025

Runway 4L/22R at Newark Liberty Airport (KEWR) has reopened, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. The runway had been closed for a $121 million rehabilitation project, which has contributed to delays and scheduling chaos at EWR that dominated the national news cycle for several days. Other factors included air traffic control staffing shortages and ATC communications equipment outages.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Flight Plan Airline 73

Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

Continental Airlines Flight 11 was one of the deadliest accidents to take place during the 1960s, and it often goes under-discussed by aviation safety historians. This incident involved a Boeing 707 aircraft operated by Continental Airlines that exploded near Centerville, Iowa. Continental Airlines was a major legacy carrier for most of the 20th century and was later acquired and merged into United Airlines.

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Airline Airlines 73

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

Uber-luxury hotel group Aman has just announced an opening date for its newest location, which actually represents the rebranding of an existing hotel. Skiers may be especially interested in this new property. Basics of the Aman Rosa Alpina, Italy Aman Rosa Alpina will be located in San Cassiano, Italy, in the Dolomites. The property marks the rebranding of the Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa, after an extensive renovation led by Jean-Michel Gathy.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 3, 2025

American Airlines has partnered with Brandon Blackwood, one of Hollywood's most sought-after designers, to launch a new line of amenity kits exclusively for premium cabin passengers. The airline will debut three new kits later this month, which will be available through early September. These limited-edition kits, which double as a collectible and reusable accessory, will be offered on select international, transcontinental, and Hawaii flights.

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Airline Airlines 67