Aerotime
JULY 18, 2025
On July 16, 2025, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced that it has placed an incremental order for two additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Aegean Airlines and Airbus had already announced an order on March 14, 2025, for eight A321neo aircraft in its standard version. The XLRs, with their extended range, will allow Aegean Airlines to explore new markets further afield in Asia.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Menzies Aviation has strengthened its presence in Central Europe through a new partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest), following regulatory approval from the Hungarian Competition Authority. Under the agreement, AS Budapest’s ground handling and cargo operations at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) have been transferred to Menzies Aviation.
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Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
AviationNews – Gulf Air is going big with Boeing. The national airline of Bahrain just announced a deal to add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
The size and power of the 747 made it a cultural symbol after its debut. The colossal, double-decker jet stood for luxury and adventure in the heyday of air travel. More than that, thanks to its incredible power, it was even flown to transport the Space Shuttle by NASA. The 747-8 was the final and highest-performance model of the series before it went out of production in 2023.
Aerotime
JULY 18, 2025
The national carrier of Bahrain, Gulf Air, has placed an order for 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with an option to add six more, as part of its strategy to further expand its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the in the Middle Eastern carrier’s firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and support 30,000 jobs across the United States, Boeing announced in a statement on July 17, 2025. “This agreement marks a transformative step in Gulf Air’s st
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
British Airways has signed a multi-year agreement with renewable fuels producer EcoCeres to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reinforcing the airline’s efforts to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions and move towards its net-zero goals. The partnership is expected to cut approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions – equivalent to the carbon footprint of around 240,000 economy class passengers flying return between London and New York – compared with the same volume of con
Plane and Pilot
JULY 18, 2025
A new study released Thursday shows that EAA AirVenture is more than just a global gathering for aviation enthusiasts but a significant driver of economic growth for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the surrounding areas. An independent report from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UWO) shows that the annual fly-in event generates $257 million of economic impact for the Fox Valley region.
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The Aviationist
JULY 18, 2025
A total of 72 aircraft were parked at Lockheed Martin’s facilities after the Technology Refresh 3 experienced severe glitches, following which the Pentagon halted deliveries in July 2023. Lockheed Martin has delivered the backlogged F-35 Lightning II fighters that were parked at its facilities owing to problems with the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) software code, […] The post Lockheed Martin Clears F-35 Backlog Deliveries appeared first on The Aviationist.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Vueling Airlines, Commercial Jet and Velocity Maintenance Solutions are the latest aviation companies to integrate 8tree’s dentCHECK technology into their maintenance operations, citing improvements in efficiency, accuracy and turnaround times. Vueling Airlines has adopted the tool to enhance its aircraft surface inspection capabilities, becoming the latest IAG Group carrier to invest in digital innovation within its maintenance operation.
Gary's Flight Journal
JULY 18, 2025
Information is from the ForeFlight Web Page Streamlined workflow with a procedure sidebar The new Dynamic Procedures sidebar provides a clean, collapsible information display panel with all of the information necessary to brief and fly an instrument approach in one place. Because it is context-aware, it presents just the information you need in a highly structured and streamlined format, and integrates other existing features like 3D View to provide value above and beyond any pre-composed chart.
Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 – Aviation News — NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft has begun taxi tests, marking its first movement under its own power. The low-speed taxi trial took place on July 10 at U.S.
Flying Magazine
JULY 18, 2025
For buyers stepping up into the world of turboprops and jets, a significant part of the transition might be learning an unfamiliar avionics suite. And for many aging aircraft that never had avionics upgrades, it means spending big on repairs and dealing with downtime, while sacrificing modern capabilities and automation that can increase workload. This means buying the airplane right so there’s money—lots of it— left in the budget for major panel upgrades.
Aerotime
JULY 18, 2025
Emirates has officially resumed operations in Damascus, the capital of Syria, after a 13-year hiatus, reestablishing the city amongst its Middle East destinations. According to the airline’s statement, the first resumed flight, EK913, took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with 286 passengers on board and landed at Damascus International Airport (DAM) on July 16, 2025, at 14:30 local time, where it was welcomed with a water cannon salute.
Flying Magazine
JULY 18, 2025
A new study released Thursday shows that EAA AirVenture is more than just a global gathering for aviation enthusiasts but a significant driver of economic growth for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the surrounding areas. An independent report from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UWO) shows that the annual fly-in event generates $257 million of economic impact for the Fox Valley region.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Air Canada is expanding its Latin American network for winter 2025-2026 with a focus not only on leisure travel but also cargo connectivity, as it resumes and launches routes aimed at strengthening trade flows between Canada and South and Central America. The airline will restart non-stop flights to Lima, Peru from both Montreal and Toronto with a twice-weekly service.
Flying Magazine
JULY 18, 2025
Experts with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have released a preliminary analysis of a small airplane crash that killed a family of four earlier in July. In a video posted Wednesday, Mary Kuehn and Rob Geske of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute examined the roughly 560-mile final journey undertaken by pilot Travis Buchanan, with his wife and two young children on board.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Liege Airport has reported strong cargo performance in the second quarter of 2025, handling 330,184 tonnes of freight – a 14.5% increase on the same period last year. The number of cargo flights also rose by 7.7%, reaching 7,120 movements between April and June. For the first half of the year, the Belgian hub handled 626,690 tonnes of cargo, up 10% compared with H1 2024, and registered a 7% increase in aircraft movements to 13,892.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
The US has Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights by nearly 20 airlines. With 62% of the services, Cirium Diio data for August shows that Southwest is utterly dominant. That's hardly surprising: ch-aviation indicates it has 274 frames.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 18, 2025
It’s an exciting week for Gulf Air. Not only has the airline announced plans to fly to New York (JFK) , but the Bahrain-based carrier has also signed an agreement to more than double its wide body fleet. Gulf Air hugely expanding Boeing 787 fleet Up until now, Gulf Air’s wide body fleet has consisted of a total of 10 Boeing 787-9s, with an additional two of those jets on order.
Aerotime
JULY 18, 2025
NASA has started taxi tests of its new X-59 supersonic experimental aircraft, marking the first time that the X-59 has moved under its own power. On July 17, 2025, the United States space agency shared footage and images of the aircraft moving at slow speeds on the ground at Armstrong Flight Research Center, within the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Tunisair Express has signed a new two-year training agreement with ATR. The deal ensures continued access to ATR’s comprehensive training solutions that support pilot expertise and operational efficiency. READ: Tunisair to deploy Amadeus products The agreement covers essential pilot training programmes such as initial and recurrent training, captain upgrade, and flight simulator services.
Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 – Aviation News — The first Belgian Air Force aircrew has successfully completed operational training on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian®, General Atomics Aeronautical.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
The mighty C-130 Hercules is heading out west to fight massive wildfires spreading across multiple states in the Southwest region. The MAFFS, or Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems , is a system that can be rolled into the back of any C-130 to turn it into a water bomber.
iPad Pilot News
JULY 18, 2025
ForeFlight Video Tip: How to Record Flights iPad Pilot News Did you know ForeFlight can automatically record your flights without pressing a single button? This powerful feature logs your GPS track, altitude, speed, and more, making it easy to debrief lessons, share flights, or track your progress. In this quick tip video, we’ll show you how to enable automatic track logging, find past flights, and even export them for review.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines is the latest airline to commit to the Airbus A321XLR , with its sights set on flying direct from Athens to New Delhi and Mumbai as early as 2026. The Star Alliance carrier, which operates with a fleet of solely narrowbody aircraft, is looking to extend its reach, and the A321 is expected to be the perfect fit.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 18, 2025
For the return portion of my trip across the Atlantic on the Airbus A321XLR , I flew Iberia’s Airbus A321XLR business class on the eight-hour flight from Madrid (MAD) to Washington (IAD). I was excited about this flight. For one, it would only be my second flight on the brand new Airbus A321XLR, which is a plane that will become increasingly important for airlines in the coming years.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport has achieved its strongest-ever cargo performance for the first half of a calendar year, according to figures released by airport operator, the Upper Silesian Aviation Group (GTL S.A.). Between January and June 2025, the airport’s dedicated cargo terminal in Pyrzowice handled 21,954 tonnes of freight – an increase of 12.3% (2,412 tonnes) compared to the same period in 2024.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
For decades, Boeing and Airbus have defined the global long-haul market. Their widebody aircraft, led by the Boeing 777 and 787 families and Airbus’s A330 and A350 series, form the backbone of nearly every major airline’s intercontinental fleet. In this competitive space, size and efficiency continue to drive development.
Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
Aviation News July 18, 2025 – Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) have reached two major program milestones: the delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium and the successful first flight of t…
One Mile at a Time
JULY 18, 2025
Sometimes you can’t help but laugh at the competitive dynamics in the airline industry. Here’s a funny example of that, obviously reflecting the rivalry between Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Scott Kirby is flattered by Delta’s Hong Kong flight Yesterday, United announced its Q2 2025 financial results , and during the earnings call, United CEO Scott Kirby was asked about a couple of new routes that Delta recently revealed.
Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 – Aviation News — General Atomics announced plans to manufacture a European variant of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) through its German.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Gulf Air has agreed to purchase 12 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for a further six aircraft, as the Bahraini flag carrier looks to strengthen its international network and modernise its widebody fleet. Once finalised, the order will take Gulf Air’s firm backlog of 787s to 14 aircraft and will support an estimated 30,000 jobs across the US, according to Boeing.
Aviation News
JULY 18, 2025
AviationNews – The U.S. military is doubling down on a new generation of affordable, high-tech missiles and drones, signaling a major shift in how future.
World Airline News
JULY 18, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As of 15 July 2025, Air France is offering its new La Première suites on its daily flight between Singapore Changi airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. The Boeing 777-300ER used on this flight now features the airline’s highest standards of comfort in all travel cabins.
Simple Flying
JULY 18, 2025
Emirates has boosted the capacity on its route between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the UAE and Dublin (DUB) in the Republic of Ireland by adding a third daily return flight on the corridor this winter. Starting in late October, the UAE flag carrier will add an early morning departure from its Dubai hub to its schedule, with the return flight arriving back in the Middle East in time for connections.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 18, 2025
Bruce Andrews, partner and Joseph Lakaj, analyst, Alderman and Company, assess the impact in mid-market M&A activity in aerospace as firms realign their portfolios towards the defence sector In recent years, substantial amounts of capital have been invested into the defence market. One recent example is start-up defence-tech company Anduril’s $2.5 billion Series G funding in June.
Flying Magazine
JULY 18, 2025
For the first time, NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 is moving under its own power. The experimental aircraft has begun a series of low-speed taxi tests at contractor Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, the space agency said Thursday. First flight was initially scheduled for 2023 before being pushed to 2024 and now later this year.
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