Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 31 years in aviation, it’s that just about every pilot claims their spiritual hometown as Lake Wobegon, where “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” Which is to say that if we weren’t all a bunch of raving egomaniacs before we started flying, the experience of soaring through the sky and looking down upon oblivious earthbound folks didn’t do us any favors.

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Aerotime

JUNE 8, 2025

Air New Zealand takes pride in being one of the world’s most proactive airlines when it comes to sustainability. It was one of the pioneering carriers to commit to ambitious net zero targets and later demonstrated remarkable transparency by publicly acknowledging the need to recalibrate its approach. Even if it decided to withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in July 2024, becoming the first major airline to reassess its 2030 climate goals , Air New Zealand remains committed

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

It is hard to describe the Hangar Thirteen Foundation —they are quite unique. The project, based in Asheville, North Carolina, and headed by Ray Moore, is not well known in the warbird community despite its focus on the popular Boeing B-17. Hangar Thirteen has no wealthy benefactor, no formal museum facility, and is more of a rebuild than a restoration.

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AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 on Wednesday, a bill designed to reform how mental health issues are handled within the aviation industry. The bipartisan legislation—introduced by Reps. Sean Casten, Rick Larsen, Tracey Mann and Pete Stauber—seeks to reduce stigma, improve mental health resources and provide nearly $40 million over the next three years to support these efforts.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 10, 2025

The German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and Diehl Aviation, have agreed to jointly research and develop technology for civil aviation, with a special focus on aircraft systems, cabin technologies and supply systems. DLR and Diehl will collaborate to develop and test innovative solutions for the aviation industry.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Airbus has released its newest 20-year Global Market Forecast indicating that between 2025 and 2044, around 43,420 new passenger and freighter aircraft will be needed. The European aircraft maker said that 34,250 would typically be single aisle and 9,170 typically widebodies – 970 of which would be freighters. The latest figure represents an increase of 2.3% on Airbus ’ projection last year when it suggested that 42,430 aircraft would be required between 2024 and 2043.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at addressing mental health challenges in the aviation community. The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 would require the FAA to revise its regulations to encourage aviation workers to voluntarily disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition. The agency would have to consult with collective bargaining representatives for air traffic controllers (ATCs) and pilots, as well as medical professiona

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 9, 2025

Aviation intelligence platform IBA Insight has issued an optimistic assessment of aircraft orders likely to be revealed at next week’s Paris Air Show, despite ongoing concerns about US tariffs. In a preview of the biennial show, IBA chief economist Stuart Hatcher, said it “would be good to see a positive” air show amid otherwise “gloomy speculation” about the sector.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Embraer has forecasted that there will be 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops over the next 20 years, estimating that the total value of these orders could hit US$680 billion. Embraer released its Market Outlook 2025 , which is its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category, on June 12, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Paris Air Show.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Transport aircraft have a new option for upgrading the flight deck as Garmin on Wednesday introduced the G5000 PRIME. The company described it as its “most advanced integrated flight deck for Part 25 transport aircraft.” According to Garmin, G5000 PRIME uses an intuitive, all-touchscreen flight deck designed to provide more displays and show layout options that can help pilots access additional information when they need it most, such when operating in busy airport environments. R

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 13, 2025

On this day in aviation history—June 13, 1990—a Boeing 767 set the record for the longest nonstop commercial flight by distance. The aircraft used was Boeing’s first production 767-200ER, registered CC-CEX. Aboard the flight were four crew members and twenty passengers. Departing from Seattle, Washington, and arriving in Nairobi, Kenya, the aircraft covered an impressive 9,253 miles nonstop over 17 hours and 22 minutes.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 13, 2025

Leading aviation engineering specialist ITP Aero claims to be seeing positive impact of its long-term growth strategy as it prepares to return as an exhibitor at the Paris Air Show this year. The independent Spanish engine and components manufacturer and former Rolls Royce and SENER joint venture, says it is seeing “exceptional momentum”. The company said this has been driven by “two years of record-breaking financial performance, and a comprehensive strategic plan focused on investment in resea

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2025

Vertical Aerospace, the British-based developer of the VX4 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, has announced a new partnership with Bristow Group that will see the companies collaborate to offer a full-service, ’ready-to-fly’ support package to VX4 customers. Vertical’s VX4 is a piloted, four-passenger, eVTOL aircraft with zero operating emissions.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

If you ask a seasoned aviation mechanic what flight is the most risk-prone for an aircraft, you may be surprised to hear that it’s the first flight after significant maintenance, such as the annual inspection. I learned this when I worked at a flight school that had the CFIs do the “return to service test flights.” This follows FAR 91.407 (b) , which states “[if] the aircraft has been maintained, rebuilt, or altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

How do 400 tons of aircraft landing at above 150 miles an hour manage to come to a stop? It’s not just wheel brakes slowing the aircraft on its landing roll. The engines also play a part. Almost all large aircraft can use reverse thrust to slow the aircraft post-touchdown. We’ll show you how aircraft engines manage to work in reverse and how you can spot them doing their job.

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World Airline News

JUNE 11, 2025

Recognized for International Safety and Operational Excellence; Strengthening Global Competitiveness Through Strategic Cooperation Air Premia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner HL8387 (msn 66407) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 959296. SEOUL, South Korea, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Air Premia, Korea’s premium hybrid airline, announced today that it has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member—an achievement that follows closely on the heels of the company

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Aerotime

JUNE 9, 2025

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is expanding its electrification capabilities with two new facilities in Europe: a new engineering center of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and an electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) production line in Colomiers, France. The Wolverhampton site will focus on developing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems, harnessing advanced design and testing facilities.

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Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

Preflight Briefing and Postlfight Debriefing Guidance Air Facts Journal Author’s Note: WYVERN was founded in 1991 by a group of safety-focused professionals who created the Wingman Standard for rigorously vetting air charter operators. Soon thereafter, WYVERN officially became the world’s first business aviation audit company. Within the WYVERN team of aviation professionals, there is a Guidance Review Team composed of four well-seasoned contributors including a past member of the Blue Ang

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are a few key techniques you can remember to make it really easy. Today we will explain airplane holding patterns in detail, answer some common questions, and even teach you a few ‘hacks’ to make flying a hold a real breeze. Here’s what you need to know.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

Acquired by Boeing in 2023, Wisk Aero aims to launch the nation’s first passenger-carrying, self-flying air taxi service by the end of the decade. But without a pilot on board, Wisk will need an air traffic management system capable of communicating with the aircraft itself—and it just found one. The manufacturer on Monday announced the acquisition of SkyGrid, a third-party service provider specializing in advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) like Wisk’

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Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2025

Saab has completed a series of flight tests integrating artificial intelligence into its Gripen E fighter jet, the company announced on June 11, 2025. Conducted in partnership with the German-based defense AI firm Helsing, the flights over the Baltic Sea saw the AI agent, named Centaur, take autonomous control of the aircraft during simulated Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat scenarios.

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AV Web

JUNE 10, 2025

A malfunctioning stall-warning alert is blamed for causing a crash that resulted in the destruction of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Pilatus PC-12 and serious injuries to the pilot, the sole occupant. A report recently released by the Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) concludes that a faulty sensor caused the stall warning signal and audio alarm to activate shortly after takeoff from Whitehorse International Airport (CYXY), Yukon, Canada.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 8, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI One minute I was cruising along the Maui coastline around 1,500 feet, and before I knew it, I was in a sixty-degree right bank, nose low, looking straight into the ocean. What happened? It was a flight where I was already slightly anxious because I was breaking in a freshly overhauled engine on our flight school 172. I circled over the airport for about 45 minutes first to make sure it was running smoothly, then I went across the island to fly up and down the shoreline

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Knowing what kind of fuel your aircraft takes is basic pilot knowledge. Knowing how to communicate that information to the FBO and/or line service technicians that refuel it should also be. But according to Keith Clark, a Phillips 66 senior quality control and technical representative, correct aircraft fueling doesn’t always happen—and often with disastrous and deadly results.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2025

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is spending $500 million on 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines in an effort to boost operational resilience. Ryanair announced on June 10, 2025, that an agreement signed with CFM International will see the fuel-efficient engines delivered over the next two years. According to the airline, the additional engines will increase its spare stock to over 120 and support its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and the upcoming 737-10s which are scheduled to start arriving in 2027.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 13, 2025

The aerospace industry is projected to boost investment in programmes to advance digital continuity, according to a new report from The Capgemini Research Institute. The findings of an extensive industry survey of 179 organisations in 16 countries have been released ahead of next week’s Paris Air Show in the The strategic edge: How digital continuity drives business outcomes in aerospace and defence report.

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Aviation News

JUNE 13, 2025

Date of incident: June 10, 2025 (Alaska time) | Approx. 4 p.m. localLocation: Eielson Air Force Base, near Fairbanks, AlaskaEvent: Republic of Korea Air Force.

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All Plane

JUNE 7, 2025

Flight#: AZ769 From: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) To: Delhi (DEL) (and back) Flight time: 7h 10min Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo Since I had already had the chance to fly on ITA Airways excellent Premium Economy , I was really keen to try out the Italian carrier’s long-haul business product as well (for ITA’s short haul business class you can check this flight review ) and - spoiler!

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Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2025

AirAsia may be close to placing an order for 100 Airbus A220 aircraft during, according to Reuters, which cited unnamed industry sources familiar with the matter. According to these reports, the order could be announced during the Paris Air Show, which takes place in Le Bourget, June 16-22, 2025. If confirmed, the order will be significant on a number of levels and not just because of its sheer size.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 13, 2025

Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode), OnAsset Intelligence (OnAsset), and Air Canada have announced a collaboration agreement to share data and digital infrastructure to redefine how unit load devices (ULDs) move through the global airfreight network. By combining Air Canada’s airline operations with OnAsset’s aviation-compliant digital tracking and monitoring solutions and Unilode’s global IoT network and fully digitalised ULD fleet, the three companies intend to create an interoperable o

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 9, 2025

On June 9, 1974—51 years ago today—the Northrop YF-17 took to the skies for its first flight, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of modern fighter aircraft. Nicknamed the “Cobra” for its sleek design and agility, the YF-17 was Northrop’s entry into the United States Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter (LWF) technology evaluation program.

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AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

On Wednesday, U.S. regional carrier Silver Airways abruptly halted all operations and announced it had filed for bankruptcy. According to the Palm Beach Post, the airline shared on social media: “We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025.” Silver explained that while it had attempted to restructure through bankruptcy by selling its assets to another airline holding company, the buyer ultimately chose not to continue flight operations.

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

With much of the Northern Hemisphere basking in a welcome bit of sunshine, the thought of snow-bound airports is far from most people’s minds. But for some of the most extreme places in the world, at Arctic Circle airports, the snow season is just coming to an end. While many airports grind to a halt under a few centimeters of snow, Arctic Circle airports stay open year round, and are welcoming an increasing number of flights each year.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 9, 2025

Airbus has completed the first set of wings for its next-generation A350 freighter aircraft (A350F), marking a major milestone at its Broughton facility. The A350F wings, which share their design with the A350 passenger jet, are being built on the same production line, enabling efficiencies in both operations and manufacturing. Constructed using advanced composite materials, the wings are designed to be lighter and more aerodynamically efficient – key features of what Airbus calls the worl

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

Sixty years after it first took flight, English Electric Lightning XR724 roared back to life at its spiritual home of RAF Binbrook. Thanks to the tireless efforts of a dedicated volunteer team, the Cold War-era interceptor has been restored to static operational condition—and now, for the first time in decades, it has once again fired up its engines.

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CFI Academy

JUNE 13, 2025

Becoming a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) —commonly referred to as a Certified Flight Instructor —is one of the most rewarding and strategic steps in a pilot’s journey. Whether you’re looking to build flight time, improve your aeronautical skills, or start a teaching career, instructing is often the first professional aviation role for many pilots.

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Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2025

Boeing ordered 303 new aircraft in May 2025, marking the sixth-best month for orders in the planemaker’s history. This marks a significant increase from only eight orders that Boeing placed in April 2025, whereas Airbus saw a considerable drop in orders compared to earlier months, with only 11 total orders in April 2025. According to Boeing’s orders and deliveries report, of the 303 aircraft ordered in May 2025, there were 119 737 MAX, 75 787-10s, 45 787-9s, 30 777X, 20 737 MAX, seven 787-9s and

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