Aerotime
JUNE 22, 2025
Air India has announced a temporary cut in its narrow-body flight operations. The airline will reduce 118 weekly flights across 19 routes and suspend services on three routes until at least July 15, 2025. In a statement released on June 22, 2025, Air India described this move as a voluntary step. The carrier stated that it aims to enhance operational stability and minimize last-minute disruptions for passengers.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 23, 2025
Delta quietly posted on its airline partner page that its loyalty partnership with Hawaiian Airlines will be ending on June 30. This is no surprise, but it would seemingly put a little hole in Deltaʻs network. Or does it? Interisland partnerships donʻt matter nearly as much as they used to, and I ended up deep in the weeds looking at how this market need has shifted over time.
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Simple Flying
JUNE 22, 2025
The Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, a variant of the engine series marketed as the P&W GTF, used on the A320neo, has received a further update, the GTF Advantage (GTF-A). This engine was announced in December 2021, with the manufacturer claiming it to have better fuel efficiency, durability, and the ability to deliver high thrust at hot and high-altitude airports.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2025
United Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit , as an Asian woman claims she was kicked off a United flight simply because she was mistaken for another Asian passenger seated several rows away from her (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). Did United mix up two female Asian realtors? This incident happened on August 29, 2024, on United flight UA1627, scheduled to operate from Las Vegas (LAS) to Washington Dulles (IAD).
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
French aircraft developer AURA AERO selected this year’s edition of the Paris Air Show, which took place at Le Bourget from June 16-22, 2025, to make a raft of announcements related to the industrial, financial, and commercial aspects of its electric and hybrid-electric aircraft programs. The Toulouse-based company confirmed it has secured Letters of Intent (LoI) for more than 100 of its future ERA hybrid-electric, 19-seater, regional aircraft from several additional operators, bringing its tota
Flying Magazine
JUNE 21, 2025
The respected Mayo Clinic’s Aerospace Medicine department seems the perfect clinical advisor to the FAA, particularly at a time when the agency’s medical certification division can’t seem to keep up with demand. Moreover, with large health care companies buying up mom-and-pop medical practices, there’s a huge shortage of AMEs available to administer exams and issue medical certificates.
Simple Flying
JUNE 22, 2025
Air France will reportedly suspend all winter Airbus A350 flights on its route between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Denver International Airport (DEN), according to the aviation analytics company Cirium.
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Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has offered a preview of the first of its nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Airbus headquarters and facility in Toulouse. Once completed, the A350 will serve as PAL’s flagship aircraft for long-haul routes. It will feature a three-class cabin with 382 seats in total. An additional eight A350-1000s are slated for production and eventual delivery to the Philippine flag carrier between 2026 to 2028.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
It’s that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere—finally—when many pilots set their sights on flying to fun places offering short sleeve weather. One popular airshow arrival destination is always a local or regional fly-in, and literally thousands of pilots save up their nickels for the big, international events like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 21-27).
Simple Flying
JUNE 22, 2025
Turkish Airlines is reportedly scaling back plans to add more flight frequencies to several key US destinations. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium , the Turkish national airline has dropped its plans to add more flights between its main hub at Istanbul Airport (IST) and the cities of Atlanta, San Francisco, and Denver.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 23, 2025
If you notice a difference in the quality of customer service at Hyatt, particularly via phone and the chat feature, there’s probably a reason for that… Hyatt lays off most call center agents in United States View from the Wing flags a Reddit post about how Hyatt has reportedly laid off a vast majority of its US-based customer service employees, including those who provide phone support.
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
Air Transat, the Canadian-based leisure airline, has commenced new non-stop services between Toronto and Berlin. The new seasonal route will operate twice a week until October 2025, with the carrier utilizing its fleet of Airbus A321LRs on all services. The eastbound flight with flight number TS418 leaves Toronto-Peason International Airport at 21:05 local time and arrives in Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) at 10:55 the following day.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
I’ll start with a confession: I have never ditched an airplane. I don’t have any plans to ditch an airplane. So what follows is theoretical, which may not always be the best way to fly. But pilots like to be prepared for whatever might happen, so some theory is important. Aviation Safety ran an article, “Ten Myths About Ditching,” in 2002, and others since then, which contains a lot of information worth studying.
Simple Flying
JUNE 22, 2025
The Boeing 767-300ER has long been a key part of medium- and long-haul operations for airlines across the world. It belongs to the firm’s 767 widebody family that helped define twin-aisle travel from the early 1980s. The Boeing 767 program was first introduced in 1982 and was designed to offer transcontinental and intercontinental performance with lower operating costs than tri-jets and early quad-jets.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 21, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and a great (official) start to summer! I’m taking a quick domestic trip this weekend, but am otherwise grounded for the coming weeks. That’ll hopefully change after the peak summer travel period. On the points & travel front, this week ANA revealed its new Boeing 787 business class, Riyadh Air placed a huge aircraft order, conflicts in the Middle East increasingly impacted airlines, Chase announced major changes to its Sapphire Reserve portfo
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
A SriLankan Airlines Airbus A320 suffered multiple failures of key flight instruments during a recent flight from Colombo to Singapore but managed to make an emergency landing in Medan after declaring a mayday to air traffic controllers. The SriLankan Airbus A320-200, carrying registration 4R-ABM, was performing flight UL306 from Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Singapore-Changi Airport (SIN) on June 5, 2025.
Cranky Flier
JUNE 21, 2025
Want to fly in a fancy seat for less? Try this hack. | Cruising Altitude – USA Today I hate how click-baity this headline is, but if you can get beyond it… this is a look at how to find a widebody on a domestic flight. The idea is that if you buy premium cabin, you’ll get a flat bed. This isn’t about some silly trick to get an upgrade, as the headline might make you think.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
Speaking with me on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Air Show this week was Captain Ahmed Adel, EGYPTAIR's Chief Executive Officer. Shortly after the company signed an agreement with Accor Aviation for the supply of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System to be fitted on its Boeing 737 MAXs, the executive sat down with Simple Flying to impart his plans for the company over the next few years.
Aviation News
JUNE 23, 2025
Author: Harrison Kass Where the F-22 is brawn, the F-35 is brains—and the Air Force needs both. The U.S.
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
Brussels Airlines is proclaiming that the airline is ready for a busy northern summer holiday season in 2025. Nearly two million passengers are expected to travel with the carrier, the national airline of Belgium, and several initiatives are being implemented to ensure a smooth journey experience for all of those passengers, says the airline. The airline has said that it intends to operate a fleet of 50 aircraft, compared to 44 aircraft in summer 2024.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 21, 2025
Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that stands out for its performance, pedigree, or appeal. You can read Aircraft for Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2005 Aviat A-1B Husky. Tailwheel pilots and backcountry enthusiasts looking for a rugged, VFR-ready airplane with low-time systems and thoughtful upgrades will find plenty to appreciate in this 2005 Aviat A-1B Husky.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
At present, the Airbus A220-300 is certified to carry a maximum of 149 passengers if it has a particular type of overwing exit. However, the European planemaker is hoping to get its adopted Canadian-designed aircraft certified to accommodate 160 passengers, with work on this process set to start this year.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 22, 2025
If you have a transferable points currency and want to fly Delta One business class, this is a fantastic time to book. Delta business class awards wide open with Flying Blue As any points hobbyist can attest to, Delta SkyMiles isn’t exactly great about opening up reasonably priced long haul business class awards on Delta metal, at least assuming you’re traveling to or from the United States.
Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
Funding worth £750,000 ($1 million) will be used to support disadvantaged youngsters to become the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation professionals. The UK government is financing the program as part of its latest “Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund”, which aims to break down the barriers that prevent young people from entering the aviation sector.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 23, 2025
Big Bear, California, is a resort town 6,700 feet up in the San Bernardino Mountains, known for recreation on its large alpine lake and in the surrounding pine forests. On May 1, 2023, a pilot flying his 1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, with two friends on board, was headed to the Big Bear City Airport (L35) to check out a Cessna 150 for sale on the field.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The black boxes from the Air India Boeing 787 crash may be sent to the United States for analysis, according to a report by The Economic Times. This news comes more than a week after the accident, which claimed the lives of 241 people on board the London-bound flight.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
On this day in aviation history—June 21, 1933—the Supermarine Walrus took to the skies for the first time. Designed as a maritime patrol aircraft, the Walrus was a single-engine amphibious biplane that broke new ground in British military aviation. It was the first aircraft in British squadron service to feature a retractable undercarriage, enclosed crew compartments, and an all-metal fuselage.
Aerotime
JUNE 22, 2025
Samson Sky, the company behind the Switchblade Flying Car, has announced a major upgrade to its manufacturing process that significantly cuts both production time and costs for key flying vehicle components. The update is focused on a newly implemented system for producing carbon fiber parts. According to Samson Sky, this new process reduces production costs by 50% and increases part fabrication speed by 800% compared to traditional carbon fiber manufacturing methods.
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 23, 2025
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for May 2025 which shows that Cathay Cargo carried 12.2% more cargo in May 2025 than in May 2024. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 8% while load factor increased by 0.1 percentage points year-on-year. Cathay Group chief customer and commercial officer, Lavinia Lau, said: “Our cargo business performed well in May, with tonnage 1.8% higher than in April.
Simple Flying
JUNE 21, 2025
The 737 MAX 9 has become known for its lengthy takeoff run. At sea level and maximum takeoff weight, the aircraft requires 8,500 feet (2,600 m). Takeoff distance is the run required for a plane to accelerate from a stationary position and reach a screen height of 35 feet. The landing run is also long at 5,500 feet (1,700 m) in dry conditions at maximum landing weight.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
The countdown is on—just over a month remains until the 2025 edition of the Geneseo Airshow (July 12/13) , proudly known as the “Greatest Show on Turf.” This year, the National Warplane Museum will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day by focusing on the famous battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A spectacular lineup of historic warbirds and top-tier performers has been finalized, promising an unforgettable weekend at Geneseo Airport (D52).
Aerotime
JUNE 22, 2025
More than 250 victims of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad have now been formally identified through DNA testing. On June 22, 2025, Indian authorities confirmed that 251 victims of the crash and the remains of 245 have been returned to their families. The catastrophic accident, one of the deadliest in Indian aviation history, claimed the lives of a total of 275 people.
AV Web
JUNE 22, 2025
On June 18, 2025, SpaceX’s Starship Ship 36 exploded during a static-fire test at Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, around 11:00 p.m. The blast destroyed key ground infrastructure, shook homes across the region, and sparked fires that burned through the night. It wasn’t just another test—it was a major industrial failure with fallout that reached across the border.
Simple Flying
JUNE 22, 2025
The Boeing 737-700 , part of the Next Generation (NG) series, is certified to fly at up to 41,000 feet, a 4,000-foot increase over the Classic series’ 37,000-foot maximum. This certification, shared by all NG models (-600, -700, -800, -900/ER), was validated during a test flight of the 737-700 at 41,000 feet, a milestone for its model certification.
World Airline News
JUNE 23, 2025
Click on the gallery photo for DC-8 aircraft photos: Screenshot Click on the arrow for the Douglas DC-8 slide show: Coming this week in Atlanta at the Delta Museum:
Aviation Bussiness News
JUNE 23, 2025
Middle-market aerospace suppliers have had a strong start to the year, buoyed by Boeing’s progress in re-stabilising its manufacturing and production lines. This stabilisation has proved to be beneficial to suppliers across the commercial aerospace value chain, as they can expand their production levels to match rising demand. However, Boeing and Airbus are not the only uptick for some aerospace suppliers, as business aircraft manufacturing has seen strong growth.
Vintage Aviation News
JUNE 21, 2025
The popular Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., transforming the museum’s historic World War II hangar into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and aviation history. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy live music by Radio Revolution, a wide variety of crafts and hands-on activities for kids and adults, including model airplane worksh
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