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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Pilot Knot Gross Weight Runway 111

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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Lift Pilot Airlines Airline 254

Cranky Flier

JUNE 9, 2025

I am always fascinated by New York’s JFK International Airport. It’s one of the rare examples in the US — the only example? — that has multiple private operators running different terminals. And in the past, that has made for some very strange bedfellows. But the airport’s $19 billion plan to remake itself is finally showing how most airline locations are starting to fall into place.

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Airlines Airline 147

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE POOLER, GA — In a major development for aviation preservation, a rare Consolidated B-24 Liberator is being transferred from Barksdale Air Force Base to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia. The aircraft, one of only three B-24s in the U.S. Air Force’s historical collection, will become a centerpiece of the museum’s expanding exhibit on World War II aerial warfare.

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Drag 124

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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Flight Deck Pilot Descent Stability 105

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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Payload Cargo Approach Cockpit 262

Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

An Airbus A220-300 operated by JetBlue Airways rolled off a runway at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday. The incident prompted airport officials to close the runway, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop.

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Runway Airline Airlines 107

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a three-day investigative hearing focusing on the midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January. The hearing will take place July 30 to August 1 in Washington and will be livestreamed. More information, including an agenda and a witness list, will be released in the coming weeks, the NTSB said.

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Cockpit Approach Jet Airplanes 108

Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2025

The Indian carrier IndiGo is reportedly eyeing up an order for up to 50 ATR 72-600 turboprops with confirmation of the deal set to come at Paris Air Show, according to Business Standard. The news website spoke with sources familiar with developments who said it was likely that IndiGo would place an order for between 30 and 50 ATR 72-600s. It is thought that once finalized the agreement could be valued in the region of between $450 and $750 million, according to Business Standard.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 298

Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

GE Aerospace is developing the General Electric GE9X. The high-bypass turbofan is being tailor-made for the Boeing 777X. The GE9X made its first flight in 2018 and powered the inaugural flight of the 777-9. Based on the GE90, it has higher bypass and compression ratios, a larger fan, and new materials. The engine is rated at 110,000 lbf (490 kN) with a 10% increase in fuel efficiency over the GE90.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

After months of speculation within the warbird community, The Flying Bulls have officially confirmed their acquisition of the famed “Blue Angels Bearcat” with a formal announcement on Facebook. While news of the purchase—brokered by Platinum Fighter Sales —had circulated privately among aviation enthusiasts, the Austrian-based Flying Bulls requested that details remain confidential until they could make the news public themselves.

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Pilot Hangar Jet 119

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 8, 2025

American recently started taking delivery of its latest batch of Boeing 787-9s. These are exciting for the airline and for passengers, as they’re premium heavy jets, with new interiors. What’s less exciting is the recurring maintenance issue that one of these jets seems to be having. The short, cursed life of American’s N846AN The Boeing 787-9 with the registration code N846AN is brand new, and was delivered to American on April 29, 2025, flying from Everett (PAE) to Dallas (DFW).

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Jet Airlines Airline 114

Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) could see a €3.2 billion expansion project if plans unveiled by the Catalan government on June 10, 2025, finally materialize. The key elements of the proposal, which is co-sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Transportation and AENA, Spain’s airport operator, are a lengthening the airport’s shortest runway by 500 meters (from 2,660 to 3,160 meters) and the construction of a new satellite terminal at the northeastern edge of the airport’s perimeter.

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Runway 303

Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2025

On April 29 this year, Boeing was due to deliver two special aircraft to American Airlines , according to One Mile At A Time. These aircraft were both Boeing 787-9P models with the registrations N846AN and N845MD. The 'P' stands for Premium-Heavy, and this new super-premium configuration began flying on select routes from June 5, with more planned to become available through October.

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Airlines Airline 119

Flying Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

There is something both exciting and a little intimidating when the DPE hands you the temporary certificate for your CFI rating. You are now an instructor, the person responsible for training new pilots. And although you passed the check ride, there will still be a learning curve as you apply the knowledge and experience you have acquired. Getting the Job You may be able to get an instructor job as a plain-vanilla CFI, but when airline hiring slows, the preference of the flight school may be to

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Pilot Airplanes Approach Weather 115

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

This shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it’s finally happening — Florida-based Silver Airways is ceasing operations as of today. Silver Airways cancels all flights going forward Silver Airways is ceasing operations as of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, meaning the carrier’s fleet of eight ATR turboprops will no longer operate flights that have been scheduled.

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Airline Airlines 113

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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Lift Jet Airlines Airline 272

Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2025

An American Airlines A321-200 was damaged on Monday evening after a tail strike upon landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The aircraft was still able to taxi to its gate after vacating the runway, and all passengers disembarked without injury. The aircraft has been parked at Charlotte since the incident.

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Tail Airlines Airline Runway 103

Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

A few weeks prior to writing this two-part flight sim series, the work I had completed with my FlightSimCoach.com instructor was beginning to pay off. With a few instrument lessons under my belt, I felt confident to try a relatively straightforward flight under instrument conditions in the simulator using the VATSIM live air traffic control service.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Weather Descent 104

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

This isn’t the first or last time that something like this will happen. Regardless, it can’t help but make for quite a picture… GetJet 737 “tips” backward in Norway while on ground This incident happened shortly after 12PM yesterday (Tuesday, June 10, 2025), and involves a 21-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code LY-UNO. Specifically, the flight was operated by GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian charter airline, which was operating a flight on behalf of Wizz Air, under a wet lease agreem

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Tail Cargo Airlines Airline 102

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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Turbulence Airlines Airline 266

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 11, 2025

One of aviation’s most unique and iconic aircraft is set to take center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 , as Pratt & Whitney brings its Boeing 747SP flying test bed to Boeing Plaza during the 72nd edition of the world’s largest aviation gathering. The event runs July 21–27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft’s special appearance is part of Pratt & Whitney’s global centennial celebration, marking 100 years of innovation since its founding in 1925.

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Aviation News

JUNE 13, 2025

NHIndustries (NHI) is set to present the newest innovations and mission capabilities of its NH90 helicopter platform at the Paris Air Show 2025. This international.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 10, 2025

In 2021, we saw the launch of PLAY Airlines, an ultra low cost carrier in Iceland that intended to use Reykjavik (KEF) to connect points in North America with points in Europe, just as Icelandair does. Unsurprisingly, this business model hasn’t proven to be a success, and the airline has been losing money since launch. While we’ve already seen PLAY update its business model a bit, we’re now seeing the biggest changes to date.

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Airlines Airline 103

Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2025

FedEx Express, the airline subsidiary of US-based FedEx Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its inaugural scheduled transatlantic service. On June 15, 1985, a fleet of seven Federal Express Boeing 727s took to the skies, establishing air links between New York, London, and Brussels for the first time, in what the company describes as “a key moment in redefining global commerce and connectivity.” 14 years after the company first

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Cargo Jet Airlines Airline 254

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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Pilot Clearance 78

Simple Flying

JUNE 13, 2025

What was the last commercial US passenger jet to have rear-mounted engines? That question limits the answer to just commercial aircraft and not business jets. Unlike commercial aircraft, modern business jets are often manufactured with rear-mounted engines. The final American passenger jet with that configuration was the Boeing 717. This was a continuation of the Douglas (later McDonnell Douglas) DC-9 family of passenger jets.

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Jet 103

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 12, 2025

On Tuesday, May 27, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) received its 2025 Public Display Authority (PDA) following a series of evaluation flights at RAF Coningsby. Despite overcast skies and rain in the forecast, BBMF pilots showcased their display routines before Air Vice-Marshal Mark Jackson OBE, Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group. Lancaster PA474 leads Hurricane Mk II LF363 and Spitfire IIa P7350 in a striking line-astern formation during the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Publi

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Pilot 111

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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Weight-Shift-Control Thrust Airlines Airline 268

AV Web

JUNE 12, 2025

A Boeing Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad in western India, local authorities and the airline said Thursday. It is being reported that one passenger, a British nationalist seated in 11A, has survived the crash. Air India Flight 171 was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when the accident occurred. FlightRadar data posted on X shows the aircraft reached a maximum altitude of 625 feet before descending at a vertical speed of 475 feet per minute.

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Lift Airlines Airline 90

Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Transportation ( DOT ) has approved Breeze Airways to begin flying international itineraries, granting airline approval to initially fly to countries that have an Open Skies agreement with the United States.

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Airline Airlines 119

Flying Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

The FAA is investigating the crash of a skydiving airplane in Tullahoma, Tennessee, on Sunday where all 21 people on board the Skydive Tennessee-operated aircraft survived. According to the FAA, the accident happened shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma Regional Airport (KTHA) around 12:45 p.m. CDT. The airport is located some 54 miles northwest of Chattanooga and is the home of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.

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Airplanes Tail Runway Approach 109

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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Turbulence Airline Jet Airlines 270

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 11, 2025

For the highlight of my Le Premier in the new La Premiere adventure , I flew Air France’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER La Premiere first class on the 7hr35min flight from Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK). What made this particularly noteworthy is that it was Air France’s first commercial flight with its much anticipated new first class product. Air France is known for its incredible first class, and the “old” first class was already one of the best in the world.

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Approach Airlines Airline Runway 89

Simple Flying

JUNE 9, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of commercial aviation, speculation about future aircraft is part of the industry’s DNA. One of the most intriguing “what ifs” circulating in recent years is the possibility of an Airbus A390 — a widebody aircraft that, if ever developed, would likely follow in the footsteps of the Airbus A350 and perhaps even aim to fill the void left by the A380.

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 7, 2025

American’s inaugural flight on its new 787-9, internally called the 787-9P, was from Chicago to Los Angeles this week. While the airplane was on the ground at LAX on its turn, I was invited to come and take a look. I put together two threads on Bluesky with the photos I took. First, here’s a look at all the cabins onboard. Click in to see the rest of the photos in the replies.

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Airplanes 130

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2025

Just days before the curtain rises at the Paris Air Show 2025, Franco-Italian turboprop maker ATR has already notched a major commercial win. UNI Air, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s EVA Air, signed a firm order on June 10, 2025, for 19 ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, with options for three more, marking what ATR says to be the largest single order it has received since 2017.

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Airlines Airline 271