Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
The FAA has finalized its long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule, implementing broad changes to the light sport aircraft (LSA) category and sport pilot privileges. Signed on July 18 and unveiled at EAA AirVenture on Tuesday in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the rule marks the most sweeping update to this segment of general aviation since 2004, the agency said.
Aerotime
JULY 23, 2025
Boeing has projected that the aviation industry will need almost 2.4 million new professionals by 2044, with around two-thirds of this demand arising from the replacement of retiring workers. In its annual 20-year 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), released at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2025, the manufacturer stated that “commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet.
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AV Web
JULY 24, 2025
NASA reported today on research earlier this year to use 5G cellphone technology to support urban air mobility communications in the future. The research was performed at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and included two specialized radio systems to study the possible application of 5G tech. Casey Bakula, lead researcher for the project at Glenn, said, “The goal of this research is to understand how wireless cellphone networks could be leveraged by the aviation industry to enable new fr
Simple Flying
JULY 20, 2025
After more than two decades of silence in the skies following the retirement of Concorde , supersonic passenger flight is probably staging a comeback. Leading this new chapter is Boom Supersonic, an ambitious American aerospace company developing a next-generation aircraft called the Overture. Designed to fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners, the Overture promises to revolutionize air travel.
Aviation News
JULY 20, 2025
Aviation news – In a key milestone for its ambitious aviation program, Türkiye (Turkey) has confirmed an order for a sixth prototype of its fifth-generation.
Aerotime
JULY 23, 2025
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is in its last stages of preparation for the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2025 (APASS 2025) set to take place at the Hilton in Manila, Philippines. Scheduled for September 10-11, 2025, the seminar will be hosted by Philippine Airlines and organized by AAPA. More than 200 safety professionals from airlines, civil aviation authorities, equipment manufacturers (OEM), MROs, air navigation service providers, training organisations, and aviation
AV Web
JULY 23, 2025
This article first appeared in KITPLANES Magazine. The long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule was signed by the FAA Administrator on July 18, 2025, marking the most significant change to the light aircraft landscape since the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rule was introduced in 2004. While the rule is complex—the final document spans over a thousand pages—its core impact on the Experimental/Amateur-Built (EAB) community can be distilled int
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Vintage Aviation News
JULY 22, 2025
On this day in aviation history, 104 years ago—July 22, 1921—the Douglas Aircraft Company was officially established. Initially founded as the Davis-Douglas Company by Donald W. Douglas and Davis R. Davis, the company soon became known simply as Douglas Aircraft, beginning operations in Santa Monica, California. Douglas Aircraft Company, Santa Monica plant.
Aerotime
JULY 21, 2025
Few industries have been left untouched by artificial intelligence (AI). Even heavily regulated sectors like aviation are getting to grips with the opportunities created by the deployment of machine learning models to solve complex optimization problems. Navigating an increasingly crowded airspace, in which the number of drones, urban air mobility vehicles and a whole range of other aircraft and flying objects is only expected to increase, is one of these challenges.
AV Web
JULY 23, 2025
The American Bonanza Society (ABS) gratefully handed over a check today to SRS Aviation president and owner Dave Laurin for $528,110. The payment represents an award to the first aircraft repair facility to successfully develop an FAA-approved method of repairing or replacing the magnesium skins of V-tail Bonanza “ruddervators.” A Bonanza’s ruddervators combine the rudder and elevator control surfaces of a three-surface aircraft empennage into two.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 23, 2025
In a major win for the aviation community, the FAA on Tuesday announced it has finalized the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) ruling, dramatically changing certification requirements for light sport aircraft (LSA). The new regulation shifts away from arbitrarily fixed requirements, such as the previous 1,320-pound weight limit for LSA certification, to a performance-based standard.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 22, 2025
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, a name that has become synonymous with excellence in aircraft propulsion. Founded on July 22, 1925, in Hartford, Connecticut, the company began with a bold vision from a 37-year-old aviation enthusiast and engineer, Frederick B. Rentschler. What started as a daring idea has evolved into a century of technological achievement that continues to shape the future of aviation.
Aerotime
JULY 25, 2025
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, representing a significant step in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy. Etihad announced this news at a ceremony held at the Airbus Finkenwerder facility on July 24, 2025. According to the airline, this is the first of 30 A321LR aircraft scheduled to be added to its fleet. “We welcome an aircraft that changes everything we thought possible on a single-aisle plane,” said Etihad Airways CEO, Antonoaldo Neves.
Simple Flying
JULY 19, 2025
The United States Air Force will use a mix of fighter aircraft, namely the F-15EX, F-22, F-35, and F-16 to fill the role of steadily retiring F-15C/D and F-15Es. The aging Eagle air superiority fighters are being rotated out of various bases, including Kadena Air Base in Japan. F-16s are being used as a cost-effective way to maintain airpower while the number of F-15EX and other platforms are increased later on.
Flying Magazine
JULY 25, 2025
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy is urging sweeping reforms to the FAA’s approach to pilot mental health, saying the current system is outdated and deters pilots from seeking care. Speaking during a live interview at EAA AirVenture on FLYING’s Oshkosh Live show, Homendy said the agency’s medical certification process needs a “complete overhaul,” particularly in how it handles mental health issues.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 24, 2025
On this day in aviation history, 128 years ago (July 23, 1897), aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas. The daughter of Edwin Stanton Earhart and Amelia Otis Earhart, she was the eldest of their two children. Amelia later attended Hyde Park School in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1916. After high school, she served as a nurse’s aide with the Red Cross and went on to study medicine at Columbia University.
Aerotime
JULY 24, 2025
Although the aerospace industry often focuses on big names such as Boeing and Airbus, quieter developments are happening in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, home to aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft. The company is gaining media attention with its D328eco aircraft, a new-generation turboprop designed for fuel efficiency and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capability.
AV Web
JULY 21, 2025
Hartzell Propellers revealed on Monday it has received Part 35 Type certification from the FAA for a new prop designed specifically for electric and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The approval makes Hartzell the first company to achieve such a milestone. Developed in cooperation with BETA Technologies, the five-blade, carbon fiber propeller underwent thousands of hours of ground and flight testing on BETA’s in-house electric propulsion systems, according to Hartzell.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 25, 2025
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has become the first commercial airline to use Synhelion’s solar-derived aviation fuel as part of regular flight operations, marking a significant milestone in the path towards net-zero aviation. Developed by Swiss clean-tech start-up Synhelion, the synthetic crude oil was produced at the company’s DAWN facility using solar heat, before being refined into Jet-A1 aviation fuel in Northern Germany.
Aviation News
JULY 22, 2025
AviationNews – During their display last Sunday (July 20, 2025) at RIAT, the Red Arrows came under threat of cancellation when unauthorized radio transmissions disrupted.
Aerotime
JULY 25, 2025
The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is to strengthen its fleet ahead of Winter 2025 with five additional Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline confirmed on July 25, 2025, that the five Boeing 737s will join the airline as part of a lease agreement. All five are expected to arrive by October 2025. “This strategic expansion is a step forward in enhancing our operational efficiency, route network, and overall customer experience,” a spokesperson for SpiceJet said.
AV Web
JULY 23, 2025
Electric propulsions systems developer MagniX has announced a renewed partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company to develop a battery-electric powertrain for the Robinson R66 helicopter, with expected electrification in 2026. MagniX’s new powertrain will use its lightweight Helistorm engines unveiled earlier this year. Weighing about 165 pounds, these engines are significantly lighter than traditional turbine engines.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 24, 2025
Bain & Company has released an updated version of its long-term air traffic forecast, extending its outlook through to 2040. Initially launched in May 2020 as a tool to navigate the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, the forecast has since evolved into a detailed, forward-looking model. It now incorporates macroeconomic indicators, disposable income trends, and environmental cost assumptions to offer a clearer view of aviation’s future.
Flying Magazine
JULY 25, 2025
SiriusXM has announced an agreement with Dynon Avionics subsidiary Advanced Flight Systems to bring its SiriusXM Aviation Weather services to the AF-5000/6000 series avionics system. The services will be provided via a new satellite weather receiver, according to a news release from SiriusXM. The receiver, with new XMWX weather plans, is expected to launch with Advanced’s AF-5000/6000 series in the next several months.
Aerotime
JULY 24, 2025
magniX, a US firm developing electric propulsion systems for aircraft, has partnered with the Robinson Helicopter Company to develop a battery-electric helicopter demonstrator based on the popular R66 model. This first flight of this new electrically powered helicopter is expected to take place in late 2026, with magniX supplying the fully integrated powertrain and batteries.
AV Web
JULY 22, 2025
Boeing’s latest 20-year forecast, released today, predicts a need for nearly 2.4 million more commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew members between now and through 2044. The forecast, which subdivides the requirements geographically as well as by position, calls for a total global shortfall of 660,000 pilots, 710,000 technicians and 1 million cabin crew members.
Aviation Bussiness News
JULY 23, 2025
Boeing’s newly released 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) forecasts a long-term demand for 710,000 new commercial aviation maintenance technicians over the next 20 years – underscoring the growing pressure on MRO organisations and training providers to build a future-ready workforce. The forecast highlights that nearly one-third of the 2.4 million new aviation personnel needed globally through 2044 will be maintenance technicians.
Simple Flying
JULY 20, 2025
Boeing’s highly anticipated next-generation widebody, the 777X, has made headlines for its stunning curved wing form with a span of 235 feet (71.8 meters) that beats even the gigantic 747 and Lockheed C-5 Galaxy by 10 feet (3 meters). On top of the sheer length of the highly flexible wings, the one-of-a-kind folding wingtips are something that has never been seen before in commercial aviation.
Aerotime
JULY 23, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines is ramping up its Winter 2025 services to the US West Coast and Australia, and will introduce the Boeing B787 Dreamliner to its Tokyo route. For travel starting in January 2025 through mid-April, Hawaiian Airlines will deploy its B787 aircraft to services between Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo.
AV Web
JULY 24, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the deadline for U.S. airlines to install secondary cockpit barriers by one year, the agency announced this week. The rule, introduced in 2023, mandates that new commercial aircraft include an additional physical barrier to secure the flight deck when the cockpit door is open. It was originally slated to take effect in August 2025, but now has a 2026 compliance deadline, according to a Reuters report.
Flying Magazine
JULY 22, 2025
Boeing is projecting a demand of nearly 2.4 million new commercial aviation jobs through 2044. According to the company’s annual 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook published on Tuesday, carriers will need to hire 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million cabin crew to meet a continued demand in personnel. Demand for aviation professionals continues as the North American aviation industry faces a projected aircraft maintenance technician shortage through 2028.
World Airline News
JULY 22, 2025
SÃO PAULO, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. Backlog by Segment – US$bn 2Q25 1Q25 qoq 2Q24 yoy Commercial Aviation 13.1 10.0 31 % 11.
Aerotime
JULY 22, 2025
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) reported that 17.2 million passengers were registered to have traveled through the airport during the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. Passenger movements from April to June 2025 reflected a year-on-year growth of 5.9%, the airport said. Aircraft movements, including landings and takeoffs, totalled 93,600 for the quarter, up 4.9% compared to the same period in 2024.
Simple Flying
JULY 22, 2025
Today is a special day in US aviation, with engine maker Pratt & Whitney marking 100 years since it was incorporated. The firm has since gone on to revolutionize both military and commercial flying with its wide range of powerplants, and now represents one of the driving forces in modern aircraft engine development.
AOPA
JULY 22, 2025
Electric-powered aircraft, including those that take off conventionally as well as vertically, differ from traditional piston and turbine models and require parts designed to suit their needs. Now, after years of experimentation, testing, and development, Hartzell Propeller became the first manufacturer to receive FAR Part 35 type certification for a specialized advanced air mobility propeller.
AV Web
JULY 20, 2025
Aviation software company Evionica and aircraft manufacturer Tecnam have announced a partnership aimed at revamping digital flight training methods. The collaboration focuses on a next-generation Computer-Based Training (CBT) program for the single-engine Tecnam P-Mentor. Hoping to improve on the traditional digital training regime, Tecnam has upgraded graphics, operational accuracy, and applied a new user-focused design to the platform.
Aerotime
JULY 22, 2025
Emirates has announced plans to recruit 17,300 people globally in the financial year 2025-2026 for 350 positions, including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, and more. In a statement issued on July 22, 2025, the airline shared that these positions cover all areas, functions, and operations within Emirates and Dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider.
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