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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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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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.

Airline

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

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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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.

Airline

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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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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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.

General Aviation

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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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.

Airplanes

AV Web

JUNE 3, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board reported today it has scheduled a public meeting for June 24 to determine the probable cause of the in-flight separation of a mid-exit door plug on a Boeing 737-9 passenger airplane near Portland, Oregon, last year. On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced the inflight failure of the emergency exit door plug enroute to Portland International Airport in Oregon.

Airline

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.

Stability

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

Airline

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

Lift

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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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.

World Airline News

JUNE 3, 2025

The first intermodal agreement for JetBlue, Brightlines high-speed rail service will enhance connectivity and convenience for customers traveling on combined itineraries through Central and South Florida JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 WL N983JT (msn 7739) (Mint Leaves) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 961734. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Brightline, Americas first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system, today announced a new part

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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.

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.

Airline

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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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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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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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.

Runway

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

Approach

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.

Airline

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.

World Airline News

JUNE 3, 2025

airBaltic Airbus A220-300 (Bombardier CS300 – BD-500-1A11) YL-CSH (msn 55016) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 956330. Tallinn/Vilnius. The Latvian airline airBaltic is expanding its connectivity to Albania by launching direct flights to Tirana from Tallinn (Estonia) and Vilnius (Lithuania). With this addition, all three Baltic capitals Riga (Latvia), Tallinn, and Vilnius are now directly connected to the Albanian capital, providing its customers with more convenient travel options.

Airline

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.

Airline

World Airline News

JUNE 3, 2025

Rome remains one of the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members and its the largest European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle Flights will begin in May 2026 and can be purchased at alaskaair.com starting in fall 2025 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX 9 N705AL (msn 67427) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106065. Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N780HA (msn 66428) LAX (Michael B.

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AOPA

JUNE 3, 2025

The composition of unleaded 100-octane fuels makes them more likely to accelerate fuel system degradation that is common in older aircraft.

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.

Airline

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 3, 2025

Four Seasons has just announced the details of a new project, which should set the luxury hotel standard in the city Basics of the Four Seasons Charleston, South Carolina Four Seasons is partnering with Strategic Property Partners to open a new luxury hotel and residences in Charleston, South Carolina. The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Charleston will feature 139 guest rooms and suites, plus 36 branded residences.

Approach

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).

Rudder

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 3, 2025

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Arizona Museum has announced the anticipated arrival of an AV-8B Harrier jump jet, a major new addition to its collection. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Falcon Field on June 10, 2025, weather and logistics permitting. This latest acquisition follows a series of similar transfers across the country as the U.S.

Jet

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.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JUNE 3, 2025

Welcome to my part 2 of my Air France A220-300 Trip Report! My ride, F-HZUS being prepared for its return flight to Paris CDG. Introduction Flying with Air France means a stopover at Paris CDG Airport, not exactly a popular airport among frequent travellers. The last time I was there was in 2011 for the Paris Air Show, I didn't exactly like the airport for the complicated layout especially in Terminal 2.

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