Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The black boxes from the Air India Boeing 787 crash may be sent to the United States for analysis, according to a report by The Economic Times. This news comes more than a week after the accident, which claimed the lives of 241 people on board the London-bound flight.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 21, 2025
The respected Mayo Clinic’s Aerospace Medicine department seems the perfect clinical advisor to the FAA, particularly at a time when the agency’s medical certification division can’t seem to keep up with demand. Moreover, with large health care companies buying up mom-and-pop medical practices, there’s a huge shortage of AMEs available to administer exams and issue medical certificates.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Speaking with me on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Air Show this week was Captain Ahmed Adel, EGYPTAIR's Chief Executive Officer. Shortly after the company signed an agreement with Accor Aviation for the supply of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System to be fitted on its Boeing 737 MAXs, the executive sat down with Simple Flying to impart his plans for the company over the next few years.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 21, 2025
Want to fly in a fancy seat for less? Try this hack. | Cruising Altitude – USA Today I hate how click-baity this headline is, but if you can get beyond it… this is a look at how to find a widebody on a domestic flight. The idea is that if you buy premium cabin, you’ll get a flat bed. This isn’t about some silly trick to get an upgrade, as the headline might make you think.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The 737 MAX 9 has become known for its lengthy takeoff run. At sea level and maximum takeoff weight, the aircraft requires 8,500 feet (2,600 m). Takeoff distance is the run required for a plane to accelerate from a stationary position and reach a screen height of 35 feet. The landing run is also long at 5,500 feet (1,700 m) in dry conditions at maximum landing weight.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2025
United Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit , as an Asian woman claims she was kicked off a United flight simply because she was mistaken for another Asian passenger seated several rows away from her (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). Did United mix up two female Asian realtors? This incident happened on August 29, 2024, on United flight UA1627, scheduled to operate from Las Vegas (LAS) to Washington Dulles (IAD).
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
At present, the Airbus A220-300 is certified to carry a maximum of 149 passengers if it has a particular type of overwing exit. However, the European planemaker is hoping to get its adopted Canadian-designed aircraft certified to accommodate 160 passengers, with work on this process set to start this year.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines , and United Airlines are the three largest airlines in the United States by fleet size. Each giant has a mainline fleet of around 1,000 aircraft. While all three operate large widebody fleets and fly to international destinations around the world, most of their aircraft are narrowbody aircraft, and most of their routes are domestic.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
On this day in aviation history—June 21, 1933—the Supermarine Walrus took to the skies for the first time. Designed as a maritime patrol aircraft, the Walrus was a single-engine amphibious biplane that broke new ground in British military aviation. It was the first aircraft in British squadron service to feature a retractable undercarriage, enclosed crew compartments, and an all-metal fuselage.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Aptly derived from French in the mid-18th century, somber was the unfortunate buzzword at the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget. The original word comes from Latin, of course. A combination of "under" (sub) and "shade" (umbra), of which, ironically, there was very little in the steaming Parisian summer sun.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
The popular Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., transforming the museum’s historic World War II hangar into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and aviation history. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy live music by Radio Revolution, a wide variety of crafts and hands-on activities for kids and adults, including model airplane worksh
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is an incredibly unique air travel gateway that has not just a dynamic and robust operational profile, but also one that is matched by few others around the globe. The airport is the origin point of many of the world’s longest flights, including ultra-long-haul services across the Pacific Ocean to many destinations in the United States.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
The countdown is on—just over a month remains until the 2025 edition of the Geneseo Airshow (July 12/13) , proudly known as the “Greatest Show on Turf.” This year, the National Warplane Museum will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day by focusing on the famous battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A spectacular lineup of historic warbirds and top-tier performers has been finalized, promising an unforgettable weekend at Geneseo Airport (D52).
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Boeing-supported eVTOL manufacturer Wisk has chosen Miami as one of its initial launch markets for air taxi services in the United States. The company plans to identify the best locations and evaluate the potential for building vertiport infrastructure at airports throughout the Miami metropolitan area.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and a great (official) start to summer! I’m taking a quick domestic trip this weekend, but am otherwise grounded for the coming weeks. That’ll hopefully change after the peak summer travel period. On the points & travel front, this week ANA revealed its new Boeing 787 business class, Riyadh Air placed a huge aircraft order, conflicts in the Middle East increasingly impacted airlines, Chase announced major changes to its Sapphire Reserve portfo
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
You'd think that Air Force One is the biggest USAF aircraft. The two Boeing VC-25As (based on the 747-200B) are the pride of the Air Force fleet, and as the primary mode of transportation for the US President, they represent the country of the United States. However, there is one aircraft that is even bigger than the VC-25As. Rather than carrying the president, it carries the president's cars, helicopters, as well as large cargo for other Air Force missions.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2025
Recently, we spent a couple of nights at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort , located on the west coast of Florida, on a barrier island near Sarasota. This was part of a little family road trip, as Ford and I took our son, Miles, to go see my mom in St. Petersburg, and then spent a couple of days at the beach on the return. The 166-room St. Regis Longboat Key opened in August 2024 , so it’s one of the newest luxury properties in the United States.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Despite the very high level of security maintained across the aviation industry, lapses occasionally occur that have allowed people without a valid ticket to board a commercial flight. There have been a handful of high-profile incidents in recent months, including one woman who managed to catch a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a ticket.
AV Web
JUNE 21, 2025
Eight people were killed and 13 others survived the fire and crash of a hot air balloon in southern Brazil Saturday. There were reports that survivors jumped from the burning basket after the pilot descended quickly to a survivable altitude and ordered the passengers overboard but that isn’t evident in video of the accident. The pilot followed his own advice and was among the survivors.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
This past summer, record-breaking heat waves across the Southwestern United States forced Southwest Airlines to deal with a rather bizarre safety hazard. The issue affected the airline's key hubs in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Sacramento. It involved overheated canned beverages exploding at cruise altitude, bursting open, and spewing their contents everywhere.
The Aviationist
JUNE 21, 2025
Following a large number of tanker positioning movements over the previous few days, aviation enthusiasts have now confirmed the departure of B-2 Spirits from Whiteman AFB en route to Guam. Two flights of B-2 Spirits, callsigns MYTEE 11 flight and MYTEE 21 flight, comprising an unknown number of aircraft departed from Whiteman Air Force Base, […] The post B-2 Stealth Bombers Depart Whiteman AFB for Andersen AFB, Guam, Amid Iran Conflict appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Germany by passenger numbers and is one of the most connected airports in Europe. While Berlin is the political capital of Germany, the city of Frankfurt is the economic capital and the fifth-largest city in the country. Frankfurt Airport is the primary hub of Lufthansa as well as Condor and AeroLogic. Frankfurt Airport is also home to some of the world's strictest noise regulations.
Defence Blog
JUNE 21, 2025
On Saturday, Defence Australia announced that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat conducted its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad. The milestone marks a crucial development in the country’s modern air combat capabilities. According to Defence Australia, the Ghost Bat is “the first military aircraft designed and built in Australia in more than […] The post Australian-built Ghost Bat clears new flight milestone first appeared on Defence Blog.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest airlines in the world. It has nearly 1,000 aircraft in its fleet, serving routes from nine hub airports spread throughout the United States. Uniquely for a US airline, Delta is going big on Airbus widebodies, being one of only two US A330 operators and the country's only A350 operator. The airline is also the largest operator of the Airbus A330 in the world, flying 78 examples with three more A330-900neos on the way.
The Aviationist
JUNE 21, 2025
The C-390 will supplement the C-27J, strengthening the Lithuanian Air Force and supporting interoperability with NATO partners. Lithuania announced on Jun. 19, 2025 the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millenium military cargo aircraft as its next airlifter, and will soon begin negotiations with the Brazilian aviation major. While the Ministry of National Defence (MND) has […] The post Lithuania Choses Embraer C-390 Millenium as ‘Next Generation’ Military Cargo Aircraft appeared first on The
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
New York-based hybrid service carrier (HSC) JetBlue has, in recent months, extensively pursued the elimination of unprofitable routes. The airline's goals of consolidating its network in order to reduce individual operating costs and streamline passenger traffic have come amid financial difficulties that the airline has been forced to cope with. On Friday, June 20, 2025, JetBlue made one of its boldest moves yet when it comes to consolidating its network and retreating away from routes that face
Defence Blog
JUNE 21, 2025
A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force unit has conducted a live-fire combat exercise under high-temperature, high-humidity conditions in what state media referred to as the “Lingnan jungle,” a region likely within the PLA’s Southern Theater Command. The exercise featured China’s DF-10A land-attack cruise missile system, armed with the CJ-10A missile — a platform originally […] The post China launches cruise missile drill in jungle first appeared on Defence Blog.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 are the world's only double-decker passenger jets. Visually, the Airbus A380 resembles a standard Airbus quad but with a full-length double deck; an impressive, imposing design, but certainly a largely conventional one. The much older 747, meanwhile, looks far more unusual, with a partial upper deck, the highest wing sweep of any airliner, and an enormous nose.
Defence Blog
JUNE 21, 2025
The U.S. Army is testing advanced radar technology to counter low-flying drones, as Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment mounted an EchoShield cognitive radar system on a Stryker vehicle during a recent exercise at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany. The live test took place on June 20, 2025, as part of Project […] The post U.S.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
In the wake of two tragic crashes and years of investigations, one question has persisted in both public discourse and aviation circles: Did a design flaw truly kill the Boeing 737 MAX ? As more incidents, including the 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug blowout , draw scrutiny on Boeing's practices, the question remains as relevant as ever. The answer carries immense consequences for passenger trust, industry regulation, and Boeing’s future.
Defence Blog
JUNE 21, 2025
The U.S. Navy’s final Independence-class littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), has successfully completed its acceptance trials, according to shipbuilder Austal USA. The milestone occurred in June 2025, as the vessel departed the company’s Mobile, Alabama, shipyard for a series of operational tests in the Gulf of Mexico. Acceptance trials are the […] The post Final Independence-class ship clears trials first appeared on Defence Blog.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The Boeing 757 has long been a favorite of pilots across the globe for a few key reasons. While now mostly outdated by the standards of modern twin-engine narrowbody aircraft, the jet still operates hundreds of flights every day across the globe, with the vast majority being within the United States. A long-range aircraft that offers the impressive versatility of a small narrowbody jet, the Boeing 757 remains one of the most capable aircraft in the skies.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Traveling from Los Angeles to Tokyo in a private aircraft is opulently luxurious, time-effective, and convenient. It provides time savings, privacy, comfort, and a personalized experience of a first-rate caliber. This exclusive service also offers a variety of amenities, including ground transportation, boutique lodging, and specialized service.
The Aviationist
JUNE 21, 2025
France conducted the first live fire test of the MICA Next Generation, the evolution of the MICA air-to-air missile in service with the French Air and Space Force. The French defense procurement agency DGA (Directorate General of Armaments) announced the first live-fire trial of the MICA NG air-to-air missile on Jun. 19, 2025, launched by […] The post First Test Fire of the MICA NG Air-to-Air Missile appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Hong Kong Airlines has arrived in Sydney, Australia, launching a direct route to the largest Australian city. The airline will become the 52nd airline partner at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, the best-connected airport in Australia. This service is built upon expanding bilateral traffic rights between Australia and Hong Kong.
Defence Blog
JUNE 21, 2025
Two Swedish Air Force Gripen fighter jets were scrambled on Midsummer’s Eve to identify a pair of Russian Navy aircraft flying near Swedish airspace, according to a statement from the Swedish Armed Forces. The incident occurred shortly after 19:00 local time on Friday, as the jets flew over Malmö in southern Sweden. Swedish newspaper Sydsvenskan […] The post Swedish Gripens intercept Russian Flankers first appeared on Defence Blog.
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