Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

Airbus has secured a contract from Germany’s defense procurement authority (BAAINBw) to upgrade 23 Airbus A400M military transport aircraft with Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems. This initiative aims to bolster the survivability of the Luftwaffe’s tactical airlift fleet against infrared-guided missile threats. Enhanced protection for tactical missions The A400M, developed by Airbus Defence and Space, is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed t

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

IRT Jules Verne has been named the winner of the 2025 Aircraft Material Recycling (AMR) Award. The announcement was made by Aethos, in partnership with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA). The annual award recognises the most significant advancement in aircraft material recycling, promoting innovative solutions for a more sustainable aviation industry.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

A group of Democratic U.S. senators have introduced a bill aimed at better coordinating commercial and military flights in response to a midair collision earlier this year that killed 67 people. The Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act would require military and other noncommercial federal flights to use the ADS-B Out navigation system that commercial flights do, shield the FAA from future hiring freezes, and establish an agency office to oversee the coordination of flight paths with the Pentag

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 6, 2025

On this day in aviation history—June 7, 1927—the Supermarine S.5 racing seaplane took to the skies for its maiden flight. Designed by the legendary Reginald Mitchell, the S.5 was a sleek, single-seat, single-engine aircraft created to compete in the prestigious Schneider Trophy competition. More than just a racing machine, the S.5 marked a major step forward in aerodynamic design, helping to lay the foundation for one of World War II’s most iconic fighters: the Supermarine Spitfire.

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The Aviationist

JUNE 6, 2025

The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest reduced the required maintenance time by more than 24%, increasing readiness without sacrificing safety standards. In a “significant milestone,” the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest’s (FRCSW) Props team reduced the Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) cycle for the CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor “from 264 days to under 200 days – a reduction of […] The post U.S.

Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

When flying on a budget, comfort is often the first thing sacrificed. But among Allegiant Air , Spirit Airlines , and Frontier Airlines - America’s three major ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) using similar fleets based on the Airbus A320 family, which airline actually offers the most comfortable cabin? With millions of passengers flying these carriers each year, the competition for customer satisfaction, legroom, and seat experience is fierce.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

Scandinavian airline conglomerate Norwegian Group , which includes the budget carrier Norwegian Airlines, plus its regional arm, Widerøe, has revealed its latest operational results for May 2025. The results show continued growth across the Group with both carriers continuing to expand, with a busy upcoming northern summer season ahead. In May 2025, Norwegian transported 2,178,172 passengers, while Widerøe carried 349,345 passengers, bringing the group total to 2,527,517.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest commercial jet equipped with four engines that give the superjumbo some impressive performance capabilities. The A380's two engine options - the Engine Alliance GP7000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 - can deliver around 75,000 pounds of thrust (lbf) per engine to power the huge 72.72-meter-long widebody. The Trent 900 engine had been in the works for a proposed Boeing 747 variant but switched over to the A380 program, while Engine Alliance was a 50/50 joint ventu

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Trax, The aviation maintenance software subsidiary of AAR, has agreed a deal to work with Delta TechOps to modernise its systems. Delta TechOps aims to replace its legacy maintenance and engineering systems with Trax’s eMRO and eMobility solutions. In an initially phase of the partnership more than 6,000 Delta technicians working in line maintenance will use Trax’s technology to digitise their maintenance processes.

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World Airline News

JUNE 6, 2025

Ascend Airways, UK-based ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter airline, has taken delivery of its 5th aircraft – Boeing 737-8 MAX. Part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, the airline has also secured its Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC), marking another significant milestone in its rapid expansion.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

An iconic airline brand once synonymous with luxurious international travel is eyeing a comeback 34 years after it ceased operations. Pan Am Global Holdings, which manages the intellectual property rights for the long-defunct Pan American World Airways , announced Thursday that it is exploring options to revive Pan Am as a scheduled commercial airline.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Munich Airport expects to open a new pier on time in the second half of 2026 providing new capacity for non-Schengen traffic at the facility. The airport said expansion of Terminal 1 is “progressing smoothly according to plan” as part of a €665 million in this expansion project. The new pier will create a state-of-the-art terminal with the capacity to serve up to six million passengers per year.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Seniority in and of itself is a simple concept that greatly complicates the personal and professional life of an airline pilot. Unlike longevity, which is a fixed number, seniority is a relative number. Longevity is the amount of time you have been employed by an airline—two years, five years, 10 years, etc. Longevity is tied directly to pay and certain benefits such as length of vacation periods.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

Airbus has reported zero commercial aircraft orders for May 2025, with the European aerospace manufacturer publishing its latest monthly update. While the exact reason is unknown, it could suggest that Airbus is preparing to announce a raft of new orders later this month at the International Paris Air Show. As well as orders, on June 5, 2025, Airbus also published details about its recent deliveries, indicating that 51 aircraft had been handed over to 32 customers.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Being picked and probed during the medical phase of the airline pilot interview process was an anticipated expectation. My understanding was that the airline was not only testing for current health issues but also the possibility that family history might forecast problems that could manifest themselves later. One of the more challenging portions of the undertaking involved an aptitude test that not only included solving equations but also capacity for retaining and comprehending other informati

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

American Airlines marked a significant milestone on June 5, 2025, as one of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft completed the first commercial flight fitted with the carrier’s highly anticipated Flagship Suites. First unveiled in 2022, these cocooned luxurious seats can be turned into a lie-flat bed and feature privacy doors, a chaise longue seating option, wireless charging pads and extra storage space.

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Defence Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture fuselage components for the Rafale fighter jet in India, the companies announced at a joint signing ceremony. In a formal statement, Dassault Aviation confirmed that the fuselage assemblies will be produced at Tata’s facility in Hyderabad and will supply […] The post Dassault and Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

Air Canada has launched its latest route linking Montréal with Porto on the western coast of Portugal. The first flight on June 4, 2025, marked the start of a new three-times-weekly seasonal service which will run until the end of the northern summer peak in August 2025. The first flight, with flight number AC928, departed Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) at 22:24 local time and arrived in Porto (OPO) the following morning at 09:19, having taken just five hours and 55 minutes to cove

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 6, 2025

On May 9, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that could significantly affect the warbird community. The proposed program would authorize qualified pilots to serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) of certain Experimental aircraft after completing specific ground and flight training requirements—without the need for a practical test or check ride, provided they meet established qualifications.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 6, 2025

When it comes to Cirrus flight training in Minnesota, Inflight Pilot Training stands out as the premier destination for aspiring pilots. As a recognized Cirrus Training Center (CTC), Inflight offers unparalleled instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to safety and excellence that sets it apart from other flight schools in the region.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2025

In the coming weeks, Riyadh Air is expected to place a huge aircraft order, for what will ultimately be the carrier’s flagship aircraft. Riyadh Air choosing Airbus A350 over Boeing 777X Airline startup Riyadh Air is expected to launch operations in late 2025, as Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new carrier, connecting Riyadh (RUH) to the world. The company has huge growth plans, and so far has ordered up to 72 Boeing 787-9s , and up to 60 Airbus A321neos.

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 6, 2025

IndiGo Goes Towards SkyTeam IndiGo — India’s largest airline — isn’t quite yet joining SkyTeam, but it might as well at this point. The carrier announced plans to build a partnership connecting India with both Europe and North America as it joins forces with Air France, Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. Despite being India’s largest airline, IndiGo has primarily focused on domestic and regional flying, but it is showing a desire to grow on a more worldwide scale, wit

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has announced a raft of new international route developments and increases in weekly frequencies over the coming months. Air Samarkand will launch new services to Tbilisi and Batumi in Georgia, and to Baku in Azerbaijan, while also increasing scheduled operations to Istanbul and Tel Aviv. READ: Air Samarkand prepares for launch with delivery of second aircraft Zafar Butayev, CEO of Air Samarkand, said: “These latest route developments will support growing customer de

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

The United States President, Donald Trump, has just signed an executive order to repeal the decades-old ban restricting supersonic flights over the US. This decision will mark a gigantic shift in the current aerospace policy and should clear the way for a new era of potential high-speed commercial travel across the country.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Airline disruption payments platform Swiipr has launched new technology that enables airlines to digitally transform their compensation payment operations. The firm said the series of new API (electronic computer connections) will have an impact in “as little as a few weeks”, irrespective of airlines’ legacy systems. Over 500 million global passengers are estimated to be affected by flight disruption each year, costing airlines billions of dollars in payouts as well as significant customer dissa

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The Aviationist

JUNE 6, 2025

The Experimental Operations Unit will help accelerate the integration of Collaborative Combat Aircraft in service. The U.S. Air Force has announced the activation of an Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to accelerate the introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The unit, which will be subordinated to Eglin AFB’s 53rd Wing, […] The post U.S.

Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

More than three decades after Pan American World Airways ceased operations, its name may be preparing for a return to commercial aviation. As reported by AirlineGeeks, Pan Am Global Holdings, which manages the brand’s intellectual property, confirmed on Thursday, June 5, that it has partnered with aviation merchant bank and consulting firm AVi8 Air Capital to explore the feasibility of reviving Pan Am as a scheduled passenger airline.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

On June 3, 2025, the European Commission (EC) updated its no-fly list, banning airlines from certain countries from European airspace on safety grounds. The latest update of the blacklist is based on the unanimous opinions of European Union (EU) member state aviation safety experts, who met in Brussels from May 13 to May 15, 2025, under the auspices of the EU Air Safety Committee.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

The Boeing 717 is a narrowbody regional commercial jet built until 2006. The need for a regional jet commercial aircraft niche is now filled by aircraft like Embraer's E-Jets and Airbus A220s, as well as Bombardier CRJs until they were also discontinued in 2020. The Boeing 717 is the last member of the DC-9 family of aircraft , and Delta Air Lines has long been the largest operator of that family of aircraft.

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Aviation News

JUNE 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order instructing the FAA to repeal its ban on supersonic flight over U.S. land. “America once led the world in supersonic aviation, but decades of stifling regulations grounded progress,” the order read. “This order removes regulatory barriers so that U.S. companies can dominate supersonic flight once again.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Ascend Airways, UK-based ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter airline, has taken delivery of its fifth aircraft – Boeing 737-8 MAX. Part of ACMI provider, Avia Solutions Group the airline has also secured its Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC), marking another significant milestone in its rapid expansion. The aircraft, registered as G-ULIT, received its Certificate of Airworthiness on June 3, 2025 and will be immediately deployed onto a long-term wet lease

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has officially opened a new public-use airstrip at its Star Valley Ranch property in the remote southwest corner of Idaho. Built over a three-day period with the help of Idaho Aviation Association volunteers, the 1,250-foot airstrip sits at a field elevation of 4,740 feet. It includes key amenities for visiting aviators such as a windsock, aircraft tie-downs, picnic tables, a steel fire ring, firewood and an outhouse.

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Aerotime

JUNE 6, 2025

Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements for the manufacture of Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage components in India. The move marks a major milestone for the country’s aerospace industry and a key step in supporting Dassault’s global supply chain. New manufacturing hub in Hyderabad Under the new partnership, TASL will establish a dedicated facility in Hyderabad to produce key sections of the Rafale fuselage.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 6, 2025

FLYING Magazine is thrilled to announce the return of Oshkosh Live , our flagship livestream broadcast from EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin, for a second consecutive year. Following the success of the 2024 debut, the program will once again deliver in-depth, real-time coverage of the world’s largest airshow to both on-site attendees and aviation fans worldwide.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2025

Currently, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways operate between the Middle East and Australia. On June 12, Virgin Australia will join them, in partnership with Qatar Airways. It will utilize the Australian half of traffic rights to/from Qatar, all of which are presently unused. It will do so on Qatar Airways' behalf, as a backdoor way of expanding into the valuable and competitive long-haul market.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 6, 2025

Malaysia Airlines and Google have renewed a partnership that began digitising the carrier’s marketing, distribution and customer experience with AI and data-driven technologies. The flag carrier said the extended deal with the US tech giant builds on a successful collaboration in 2024 that saw it take a significant step forward in digital transformation.

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