Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

During the Paris Air Show 2025, Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s listed advanced air mobility (AAM) subsidiary, presented its views on the electric vehicle and takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market for the decades ahead and showcased a full-scale mockup of the aircraft it expects to start testing later this year. On June 15, 2025, Eve published its Global Market Outlook , which forecasts a global eVTOL fleet of 30,000 aircraft and a US$280 billion revenue potential by 2045.

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Aviation Technology 301

Cranky Flier

JUNE 24, 2025

Yesterday I talked about how Delta had lost its interisland partner in Hawaiʻi , but then I wondered just how much of a problem that would be. That took me down a rabbit hole where I looked at just how much the interisland market has changed in the past 30 years. That’s what we’ll look at today. I dug into Cirium to look for answers. T-100 was my friend on this one, because it goes all the way back to 1990.

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Lift Runway Airline Airlines 130

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

Air New Zealand has announced that it will be cranking up the capacity of its short-haul routes for the forthcoming southern summer season at the end of 2025. The carrier has announced a large increase in seats across the Tasman Sea to points in Australia as well as to select destinations across the Pacific Islands. Between October 2025 and March 2026, the airline says it will operate 1.7 million seats between New Zealand and Australia, cementing its position as the largest trans-Tasman carrier.

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Airline Airlines Jet 283

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

Competition in Seattle is continuing to heat up, as Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines battle it out on long haul routes… Delta adding two new Europe routes from Seattle Delta has announced that it plans to add two new summer seasonal long haul routes from Seattle (SEA) as of the summer 2026 season: Between May 6 and October 23, 2025, Delta will fly 4x weekly to Rome (FCO) Between May 7 and October 22, 2025, Delta will fly 3x weekly to Barcelona (BCN) The routes will cover 5,688 miles and 5,439

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

Smartwings, the largest carrier in the Czech Republic, has announced a major expansion of its European scheduled route network to operate alongside its extensive charter program for winter 2025. The airline has developed rapidly since the winding down of its Czech Airlines brand in 2024, which the Smartwings Group owned. The latest announcement by Smartwings will see the carrier add another two destinations to its winter flight schedule.

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Runway Airline Airlines Jet 274

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

Recently, we saw JetBlue Airways and United Airlines announce plans to launch a partnership , which will be known as “Blue Sky.” This partnership includes frequent flyer reciprocity, potential slot swaps, and more. The idea is that it’s supposed to start slow, and grow over time. Well, ahead of this partnership taking flight, one competitor has filed an objection, raising concerns about what this partnership will mean for the competitive landscape.

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Airline Airlines Approach 122

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

Air France-KLM Group has taken the first step to implement a brand refresh of its low-cost carrier Transavia, starting with an Airbus A320neo currently being assembled in Hamburg. Air France-KLM announced on June 24, 2025, that the “subtle” change will progressively be rolled out across a new website, airport signage, as well as an updated aircraft livery.

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Airline Airlines 263

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

Turkish Airlines has confirmed that it is holding “non-binding discussions” with Air Europa over investment opportunities in the Spanish carrier. Prompted by a Reuters article, Turkish Airlines advised its own investors in a public announcement on June 20, 2025, that it is in talks to “acquire shares”. “Our Company continuously evaluates growth opportunities to strengthen its position in the global aviation industry and enhance its competitiveness in the market,” the financial filing said.

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Airline Airlines 266

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

The private pilot was well into earning his instrument rating. Every training flight consists of multiple approaches that terminate in a missed approach, followed by the return to the home airport for a full-stop landing. His flight planning skills were good, his scan was spot-on, and his radio skills were improving with each flight. Unfortunately, his landings had become a bit rough.

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Approach Pilot Flight Plan Weather 101

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

The recent turmoil affecting the airspace over the Middle East has had ramifications for airline passengers across the globe. Delays, diversions, and cancellations have been widespread, with Qatar Airways grounding all flights (albeit temporarily) and in doing so, marking the first time the airline has done so since the COVID-10 pandemic. Spare a thought, though, for a group of Qantas passengers which was forced to endure around 15 hours in the air before arriving back at the airport from where

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UTC Runway Flight Plan Airline 248

Flying Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2022 Cirrus SR22T G6. Buyers looking for a state-of-the-art personal aircraft with excellent performance and next-level safety systems should take a close look at this SR22T G6 Carbon Edition.

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Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has unveiled its first Airbus A350-900 in Toulouse, featuring over 360 film elements including dragons, bears and even Queen frontman Freddy Mercury. It is the first time the “Wanderlust’ livery has been seen adorned across a new aircraft after details about the unique paintwork were announced earlier this year.

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Hangar Airline Airlines 264

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

Over the past year, we’ve seen Spirit Airlines try to transform its business model , by bundling fares and becoming more premium. The airline has today announced plans to streamline its booking experience, with new travel option names. Say hello to Spirit First and Spirit Premium Economy! Effective immediately, Spirit Airlines has rebranded its three most popular types of fare bundles, and they’re already reflected on Spirit’s website and mobile app: Spirit First (formerly Go Big) provides enhan

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Airline Airlines 113

Aerotime

JUNE 24, 2025

The Cabinet of Malaysia has approved a proposal to merge the country’s two aviation regulatory organizations. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will absorb the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) effective August 2025. The CAAM is in charge of the development of Malaysia’s civil aviation technical sector. It ensures that Malaysian aviation practices are mandated to comply with ICAO’s standards.

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Air Traffic Control 152

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

The Airbus A380 is an aircraft designed mostly for an aviation world that never really existed. The massive aircraft, the world's only fully double-decker passenger jet, was intended to serve a world of increased airport congestion where airlines started looking to operate as many seats as possible using their landing slots. This jet was designed to serve routes that were extremely high-demand, and it was targeted directly at major network carriers.

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Jet Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

Many of us into miles & points have gone on mileage runs , where we fly for the sole purpose of earning airline miles or elite status. However, here’s someone who has taken that to the next level, and then some. Man spends four years mileage running on United United Airlines arguably has the most lucrative million miler lifetime elite status program.

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Airline Airlines 113

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

Emirates has passenger flights to 40 European airports from its Dubai hub. In the upcoming winter, schedule analysis shows that they'll be served an average of double daily. However, nine airports will have at least triple daily services , including Barcelona.

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Airlines Airline 109

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

PS (which was initially founded in 2017 as The Private Suite) is a company that operates exclusive airport facilities, intended to allow people to bypass the typical airport experience, when flying commercially. The first location opened in 2017 in Los Angeles (LAX) , the second location opened in 2023 in Atlanta (ATL) , and there are two more locations expected to open next year, in Dallas (DFW) and Miami (MIA).

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Jet 109

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

British Airways is a massive multinational airline that operates a fleet of hundreds of jets and offers passengers their choice among hundreds of daily flights. The carrier's extensive route network includes destinations across the globe and on all six inhabited continents. To support many of the longest routes in its network, British Airways operates an impressive fleet of long-haul Boeing and Airbus widebody jets.

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Jet Airline Airlines 105

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 24, 2025

October 18, 2021 LATE LAST WEEK, Alitalia operated its final flight and officially ceased to exist. For seventy-four years, Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A., as it was formally known, had carried Popes, kings, despots, movie stars, and tens of millions of tourists, across a network that once spanned six continents. Its demise was both a complete surprise and not the least bit shocking.

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Tail Airplanes Airline Airlines 89

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

As we know, over the past few days, tensions in the Middle East have intensified, especially after the US carried out strikes on Iran last weekend. Retaliation was widely anticipated, and Qatar, which is home to the United States' largest military base in the region, took immediate precautionary measures. On Monday, the country temporarily closed its airspace , citing the safety of its residents and visitors.

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Airlines Airline 101

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 24, 2025

MRO company, Sabena technics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide base maintenance and enhancements to Aer Lingus’ Airbus A330 aircraft. The services for the Irish flag carrier will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over three winter maintenance seasons, from 2026 to 2029. Sabena technics has been a maintenance partner to Aer Lingus for nearly two decades, playing a pivotal role in supporting the safety, reliability, and performance of its fleet.

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Airlines Airline 65

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

On June 13th, 2025, it was reported that Airbus would begin flight tests for the next two variants of its best-selling wide-body jet, the Airbus A350.

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Jet 105

AV Web

JUNE 24, 2025

Got a Piper PA-18 Super Cub ? If you do, the STC for a sizable gross weight increase STC that’s been in the works at CubCrafters is good news, especially if you carry floats and stuff. The STC increases the certified gross weight of eligible PA-18 aircraft from 1750 pounds to 2300 pounds. That’s more than a 30 percent increase in payload capacity.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

The world-famous B-2 Spirit is the crown jewel of the United States Air Force’s (USAF) strategic bomber fleet. Under the command of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), the bomber can fly to any corner on Earth and put bombs on target without ever being detected. Northrop Grumman’s greatest technical achievement, the electronically invisible flying wing remains the most advanced deep strike platform of any air power in history.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 24, 2025

Firecrown Media Inc., a leading media company in the aviation sector and owner of highly respected resources ByDanJohnson.com and Plane & Pilot , announced a strategic integration that will see ByDanJohnson.com merge its content and focus directly into Plane & Pilot’s digital platform. ByDanJohnson.com has long been recognized as the definitive online resource for light sport and recreational aircraft, providing in-depth coverage and advocacy for the sector.

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Pilot 63

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

The Middle East is one of the world's most connected regions, largely due to its geography. However, recent military conflicts in the region mean that operating commercial flights in the region is tricky. This has escalated into a full war between Iran and Israel. The conflict escalated even further on Monday, June 23, when Iran launched attacks on a US military base in Qatar.

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Airlines Airline 80

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 24, 2025

AeroJones Aviation USA is set to launch itsr first special light sport aircraft (SLSA) for the United States market at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July. The AJ Sport, under development since 2023, is a progression of AeroJones’s Asia-Pacific offering, the CT-Series. Reconfigured specifically for the American pilot, the AJ Sport is hoping to be an economical option within the SLSA category.

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Pilot 59

Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

PSA Airlines is moving its headquarters, and 100 staff members with it, from Dayton, Ohio, to Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a report by the Charlotte Observer , the move is expected to be complete by March 2026, and the regional air carrier plans to hire roughly 200 new team members as it moves into a new, larger space.

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Airline Airlines 85

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 24, 2025

In-flight comms provider Gogo has completed a 5G end-to-end phone call, using technology from GCT Semiconductor Holdings. The event represents a critical stage in the provider’s plan towards delivering 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity to North American operators. GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (NYSE: GCTS) delivered the new 5G chipset to Airspan, a provider of network deployment solutions and Gogo’s 5G partner, in May.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 24, 2025

One of this year's biggest stories in the dynamic and diverse world of European commercial aviation has been the integration of Italian flag carrier ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group. This came about after the German flag carrier acquired a stake in the new Italian airline in January, making it the wider group's fifth network operator alongside Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa itself, and SWISS.

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Airlines Airline 79

World Airline News

JUNE 24, 2025

This collaboration highlights the value of strategic partnerships Air Europa’s first flight from Abu Dhabi marks the Spanish carrier’s Middle East debut Enhanced partnership strengthens connectivity between the UAE and Spain Abu Dhabi, UAE / Madrid, Spain – Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a historic milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier’s first-ever aircraft operation from the Mi

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Airline Airlines 52

AOPA

JUNE 24, 2025

Your pilot logbook is your aviation résumé It documents your education, skills, certifications, and work experience. And, like a résumé, you will need to present your logbook(s) at every pilot job interview for the rest of your career.

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Pilot 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 24, 2025

Recently, we spent a couple of nights in St. Petersburg, Florida, at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Marriott Autograph Collection. This was for a trip to take our son, Miles, to go see my mom (who lives in St. Petersburg). During the same trip we also spent a couple of nights at the St. Regis Longboat Key, which I reviewed in a separate installment.

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CFI Academy

JUNE 24, 2025

Why Accelerated Flight Training Is Gaining Popularity If you’re passionate about flying and eager to launch your aviation career, accelerated flight training might be the smartest path forward. Rather than spreading out your training over months or years, accelerated programs allow you to complete your certifications quickly—sometimes in just a matter of weeks.

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Checkride Pilot Airline Airlines 52

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 24, 2025

Aircraft interior manufacturer Expliseat has boosted its coffers by €36 million following a funding round. The increase represents the largest capital increase for the firm to date. This funding round will support the company’s efforts to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, expand its product range toward premium offerings for the North American market, and accelerate global expansion, with the US as a key target market.

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World Airline News

JUNE 24, 2025

Relive Delta’s recent gate celebrations to exciting new and recurring European routes just in time for the summer. Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332 ER WL N172DZ (msn 29691) LHR (SPA). Image: 942696. Delta is making bold moves across the Atlantic this summer, operating its  most expansive trans-Atlantic schedule ever from key hubs including New York–JFK, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis–St.

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