Cranky Flier

JUNE 17, 2025

Over Memorial Day weekend, American filed its “overlay” for post-Labor Day travel through September. This is the schedule the airline intends to fly, fixing the existing placeholder schedule which had been in place in some form since those travel dates went on sale, about 11 months prior to travel. There wasn’t anything particularly note-worthy about this schedule, but it seemed like a great opportunity for me to look at exactly how this process has changed in recent times.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 15, 2025

The Shuttleworth Military Airshow once again delivered an excellent experience at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, showcasing a compelling mix of military aircraft from the Collection and a number of distinguished visiting participants. As is often the case at Shuttleworth, the event stood out for its innovation and creative pairings, highlighted by the remarkable formation of the Collection’s Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V AR501 flying alongside their RAF SE5a F904—perhaps for the very first time.

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AV Web

JUNE 19, 2025

Four French aerospace stalwarts have announced a partnership to develop hybrid-electric propulsion for light aircraft. Ascendance, Collins Aerospace, Daher and Safran aim to develop propulsion systems for six- to 10-seat aircraft with optimized propeller efficiency and a power source that is compatible with carbon-emission reduction goals set by the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (French acronym, DGAC) as well as goals set by France’s civil aeronautics research council (CORAC).

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 19, 2025

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released on Wednesday may offer the most comprehensive view yet of the nation’s air traffic controller shortage and the potential paths to resolve it. The National Academies, which performs research for the federal government, found that ATC staffing levels have been declining for 15 years.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System Ever been flying on an airplane and thought how people on the ground can communicate with the pilots if they’re thousands of feet above the ground? Much of that is due to a system known as ACARS. If you have a passion for flying or if you want to become a pilot , understanding ACARS is an excellent starting point for learning about how airplanes operate today.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 19, 2025

National Airlines has achieved a major milestone in air cargo compliance and operational excellence by securing all four of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certifications. The Florida-based carrier is now certified for CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh, CEIV Live Animals, and CEIV Lithium Batteries – affirming its capability to manage some of the most sensitive and high-risk cargo categories in global logistics.

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AV Web

JUNE 17, 2025

ZeroAvia announced today that the U.K. has awarded the company and its consortium partners an unspecified grant toward its $14.5 million project to develop a viable liquid hydrogen management system. Production and storage are two of the primary obstacles in developing hydrogen power for transportation. ZeroAvia’s Liquid Hydrogen System Integration & Flight Test (LH-SIFT) project “is comprised of a novel lightweight metallic tank design and supporting systems for filling and managing storage

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Aerotime

JUNE 16, 2025

Commercial aviation is a highly seasonal business. While peak periods can push airline resources to their limits, equally, the slower periods can see airlines over-resourced and exposed to unnecessary costs, potentially affecting their bottom line. However, regardless of the season, meeting customers’ expectations remains paramount at all times for any airline business.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

As a pilot, understanding every airport marking that you may encounter is vital to the safe operation of your aircraft. One slight misunderstanding of an airport marking could lead to embarrassment at best and an accident at worst. This guide will prevent that from happening. In this guide to airport markings, we’ll take an in-depth look at the different types of airport markings, including their design, purpose, and significance, so that you can navigate an airport with confidence.

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AV Web

JUNE 19, 2025

Four French aerospace stalwarts have announced a partnership to develop hybrid-electric propulsion for light aircraft. Ascendance, Collins Aerospace, Daher, and Safran aim to develop propulsion systems for six-to-10-seat aircraft with optimized propeller efficiency and a power source that is compatible with carbon-emission reduction goals set by the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (French acronym, DGAC) as well as goals set by France’s civil aeronautics research council (CORAC).

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Crosswind landings can be one of the trickiest parts of flying. The wind pushing from the side makes controlling the aircraft during touchdown more challenging and increases the risk of veering off the runway or damaging the plane. At Leopard Aviation, we take this seriously. We train pilots step-by-step, combining hands-on practice and expert guidance to build confidence and skill in handling crosswinds safely.

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Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2025

Driven largely by the huge increase in new services flown by its home-based airline, Turkish Airlines, iGA Istanbul Airport in Turkey , has taken the top spot globally in hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in the 2025 rankings. This is according to the 2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report published by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

how to get an aviation license Earning an aviation license is the first step to becoming a pilot—whether you’re flying recreationally or planning a career in commercial aviation. But the process isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different licenses apply to different goals, and understanding the path ahead can save time, effort, and money. This guide explains the steps to get an aviation license, the different types available, and what to expect along the way.

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AV Web

JUNE 19, 2025

An FAA Q&A statement issued today (June 19) leaves little room for ambiguity when it comes to the mandate to keep 100LL fuel available, nationwide, regardless of efforts to ban its sale in favor of existing unleaded options. The statement cites Grant Assurance 40 (Access to Leaded Aviation Gasoline) established by Section 770 of last year’s Reauthorization legislation.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 20, 2025

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is preparing for a year of ramping up deliveries of its 72-600s in 2026 following a year of stabilising operations. Speaking at the biennial Paris Air Show this week Nathalie Tarnaud Laud, chief executive of ATR, said aircraft orders have continued to show a positive trend this year. Having secured orders for 30 new aircraft so far in 2025, ATR has now sold over 1,900 aircraft since the start of the 72-600 programme.

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Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2025

South Africa-based regional airline Airlink announced plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, an aircraft lessor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The announcement was made during an Embraer press conference on June 18, 2025, at Paris Air Show 2025. As part of the agreement that will be finalized soon, Airlink will enhance its existing fleet of 68 aircraft with the new E2 aircraft, with deliveries from Embraer’s facilities in Brazil anticipated from lat

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 20, 2025

Following the overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s in-depth discussion, as featured in Vintage Aviation News ’s 2024 coverage of the inaugural event , AirCorps Aviation is proud to bring back “Wrenching on Warbirds” for a second year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This unique technical forum focuses on the maintenance and restoration of the iconic North American P-51 Mustang and provides a rare platform for those who work behind the scenes—restorers, mechanics, and engineers—to share thei

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Ask Captain Lim

JUNE 18, 2025

Why Pilots Delay Landing? Not long ago, a disgruntled passenger took to social media to vent about a flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur. The complaint centered on the captain’s decision to remain airborne for three hours due to a technical issue with cabin pressurization. In this case, the aircraft was flying at a lower altitude, where cabin pressurization was not a critical issue.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 19, 2025

Deutsche Aircraft says its new D328eco turboprop aircraft is om track to be compliant to use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels when it enters service. The manufacturer, which rolled out the first test aircraft last month at its Oberpfaffenhofen facility in Germany, is working with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada. In an update on the flight test campaign conduced using the D328 UpLift demonstrator late last year, the firm said it aims to ensure the aircraft is “future ready”.

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Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2025

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has deepened its commitment to long-haul expansion with a firm order for 10 additional Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The purchase brings the carrier’s total A350‑1000 orderbook to 18 jets, signalling a major strategic push. With this additional batch of A350‑1000s, Starlux bolsters its fleet of ultra-long-haul jets to support intercontinental routes, including its recently announced route to Phoenix, United States.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 16, 2025

You’re probably wondering how much of a hassle it is to convert your foreign pilot license to a US one. We’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news? It isn’t a walk in the park. The good news? We’re here to help. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about converting your foreign pilot license to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) one.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

How to Become a Private Pilot If you’re dreaming of flying an aircraft for personal travel or as the first step toward a professional pilot career, earning a private pilot license (PPL) is where it all begins. At Wayman College of Aeronautics, students start their aviation journey by gaining the skills and knowledge needed to become safe, confident pilots.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 14, 2025

At 35,000 feet, you can’t pull over to check the manual. In the operating room, you can’t pause the bleeding to Google the anatomy. Both cockpit and OR demand the same superpower—knowing what matters before it’s too late. Every pilot knows about the situational awareness scan—the continuous visual sweep. Altimeter. Airspeed. Engine instruments.

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Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2025

Embraer has announced that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of its new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion. The announcement, made by Embraer alongside lessor Regional One, took place on June 18, 2025 at the Paris Air Show. #NEWS | Bridges Air Cargo to be First Operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter. Read full news: [link] #EmbraerStories #EFreighter pic.twitter.com/ctzXW77GPQ — Embraer (@embraer) June 18, 2025 The E190F was launched to meet the changing demand

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Aviation News

JUNE 18, 2025

EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel.

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WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

flight Instruments vs. Avionics An aircraft’s flight deck, with its collection of displays and controls, is a wonder of engineering. For a future pilot, a thorough knowledge of these systems is essential. Two terms that are often heard are “flight instruments” and “avionics.” These may appear similar to those unfamiliar with the jargon, but they have different meanings that are essential to a pilot’s education.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

PARIS—Spun out of Embraer in 2020, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility is younger than competitors like Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Boeing’s Wisk Aero. Unlike Eve, each of those companies have flown eVTOL prototypes. But Luiz Valentini, chief technology officer of the Brazilian company, told FLYING it is unfazed.

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Aerotime

JUNE 20, 2025

A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 sustained damage after its right wing tip struck a ground structure at an airport in Greece. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew onboard the aircraft, which was able to return to service immediately following the mishap. Ryanair flight FR6080 departed from London-Stansted Airport (STN) at 09:00 on the morning of June 19, 2025.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 20, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 59 years ago (June 20, 1966), Sheila Scott became the first British pilot to fly solo around the world. She was the third woman ever to accomplish this feat. Scott departed from Heathrow Airport in London on May 18, 1966, flying a Piper PA-24-260 Comanche B registered as G-ATOY, affectionately named Myth Too. Sheila Scott in the cockpit of her Piper PA-24-260 Comanche B, G-ATOY, “Myth Too.“ Before becoming a pilot, Sheila Scott served as a nurse at Haslar Naval H

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

A power-off 180 is a critical maneuver that simulates an engine failure on final approach, requiring pilots to glide the aircraft and execute a precise 180-degree turn to a safe landing spot. It’s a key part of emergency landing training because it teaches control, judgment, and energy management when power is lost. At Leopard Aviation , we stress the importance of mastering the power off 180 early in your training.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

PARIS—Wisk Aero, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) arm of Boeing, is eyeing Miami and Kaga City, Japan, as some of the first markets for its self-flying air taxi. At the Paris Air Show on Monday, Wisk announced a flurry of new agreements with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and University of Miami’s Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative (MEAMI), as well as the city of Kaga and Japan Air Lines Engineering Co.

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Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2025

During his musings around 2,500 years ago, philosopher Heraclitus specifically made reference to the fact that “You cannot step into the same river twice” – for by the time your second step has pierced the surface of the everflowing waters, the very nature of the river below has completely changed. The ancient Greeks had nowhere near the technological prowess of modern-day humans, but never have these words rang truer than at this current point in time.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 17, 2025

ForeFlight Adds Unusual Attitude Alerts, Auto Logbook Exports, and More iPad Pilot News The latest ForeFlight Mobile app update introduces powerful features designed to improve safety, streamline workflows, and enhance situational awareness for general aviation pilots. Below, we explore the new additions and their practical benefits for your flying experience.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Steep turns are a fundamental maneuver where the aircraft banks sharply, usually between 45 and 50 degrees, requiring precise control to maintain altitude and speed. At Leopard Aviation , we teach steep turns as a core part of pilot training because they build essential skills like coordination, control, and situational awareness. Mastering steep turns helps you understand how your plane reacts under stress and improves your ability to handle complex flight conditions.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

JUNE 16, 2025

As you consider the specific ways you’ll be utilizing your private jet, you must ensure you’re following all necessary regulations. Will you be using your aircraft for private transportation? Will you be using your aircraft to earn revenue with charter flights? These are just two examples of how you can use your private aircraft, but the private jet regulations you must follow in both instances differ.

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Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2025

On June 18, 2025, Spanish airline Iberia unveiled its new strategic plan, known as ‘Flight Plan 2030’, which outlines the carrier’s growth strategy for the coming years. The plan sets a target of achieving annual profitability of between 13.5% and 15%, which in turn will fund a total investment package of €6 billion ($6.9bn) over its duration. This will translate, among other things, into a significant fleet increase.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2025

The world-famous Paris Air Show will take place next week. The event, which occurs every two years, is known for being the biggest globally in terms of the number of exhibitors and size of the space itself. It also typically attracts hundreds of aircraft orders, from firm commitments to simple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). In 2023 the show was unparalleled.

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