Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
London’s principal airport, London-Heathrow (LHR), has announced that it will be investing £10 billion ($13.6bn) to help improve service levels, boost reliability, and unlock growth. For the first time in a decade, Heathrow will also create new terminal space for new lounges, shops, and restaurants within existing terminals using private investment funds.
Cranky Flier
JULY 11, 2025
And we’re back! Hope you didn’t miss us too much while we were on vacation this week. We’re now back to the regular posting schedule. Delta Posts Strong Q2 Earnings Delta Air Lines posted a robust $2.1 billion profit in Q2 on $15.5 billion in revenue, because it seems charging $78 for a seat upgrade to Comfort+ — excuse us — Delta Comfort adds up.
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Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its final official report into the door plug blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 on January 5, 2025. While most of the details of the report had been laid out at an NTSB board meeting on June 24, 2025, a few details have now come to light that were previously unknown. Following the incident, it was widely noted that it was fortunate that no passengers were sat next to the left mid-exit door plug when the Boeing 737-9 expe
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2025
The government of Portugal is looking to privatize national carrier TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a large stake within a year. Is that likely to happen, and if so, which airline group stands to benefit the most? TAP Air Portugal privatization effort underway Portugal’s government has relaunched an effort to privatize TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a 49.9% stake within a year, with the possibility to give up a majority stake over time.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has released figures relating to the financial performance of carriers in the region for the year 2024. The report, published on July 9, 2025, shows that airlines in the Asia Pacific region achieved US$7.3 billion in combined net profits in 2024. According to the AAPA, this figure was supported by strong growth in passenger traffic and a marked recovery in cargo volumes.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2025
In 2018, Air France-KLM and Qantas launched a partnership, initially consisting of a codeshare agreement. In 2019, that was expanded to also include reciprocal loyalty perks. There’s now a positive update , as the parties will cooperate even more closely, especially when it comes to loyalty. Air France-KLM & Qantas partner for more connectivity Air France-KLM and Qantas have just expanded their existing partnership, aimed at improving connectivity and enhancing the travel experience between
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
Embraer has announced a partnership with Viasat for the installation of in-flight internet connectivity on Aeroméxico’s Embraer E190 fleet, providing free Wi-Fi to passengers flying short-haul flights. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers onboard these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while in the sky, Embraer announced in a statemen
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Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) announced on July 10, 2025, that in a bid to expand the global footprint of its Airlander 10 air vehicle, it had established a new US-based subsidiary, HAV USA. The aim, according to the company, is to cater for “the growing international demand” for the Airlander. “The move positions HAV closer to its customers in the region, in particular the US Government, aerospace primes, as well as commercial passenger and cargo transporters.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) plans to raise passenger fees as part of its £10 billion ($13.5 billion) expansion project, which aims to create additional capacity to accommodate 10 million more passengers by 2031.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
Air Canada has announced that it is further expanding its network to Latin America for Winter 2025-26. The Canadian flag carrier will be resuming non-stop service to Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Peru, with twice-weekly flights from both Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
Concorde was not just another airliner. It flew at the speed of sound, crossed the Atlantic in under three and a half hours, and cruised at altitudes so high that some passengers reported seeing the curvature of the Earth. Every element of the Anglo-French aircraft was shaped by its need to perform at supersonic speeds. The sharp delta wing, slim fuselage, and four afterburning engines made it unlike anything flying in commercial service then, or now.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
AeroTime is excited to welcome Ann Cederhall as our columnist. An instructor with IATA on Airline Distribution Strategy and with Aeroclass on Airline Retailing, Ann is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events. She has authored numerous highly regarded articles and white papers in the travel industry press. As one of the owners of the consulting firm LeapShift, Ann brings an extensive track record of delivering business value in project and product management roles worldwide.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
Australian carrier Qantas has taken delivery of its very first Airbus A321xlr. The aircraft, assembled in Hamburg, made the long journey down under between June 30th and July 1st. We take a look at this journey and the details of the first XLR airframe for Qantas in today’s video.
Aerotime
JULY 11, 2025
In June, for the second consecutive month, Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international ground handling, aircraft fuel supply and logistics service provider, and part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, achieved 100% on-time performance for Wizz Air flights at Vilnius Airport. The company was able to achieve this result despite the summer season increase of passengers and the typical challenges associated with the summer vaca
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
The U.S. Defense Department has announced sweeping changes to its military drone procurement and deployment practices as it seeks to gain a strategic edge over adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China. A memo authored by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructs Pentagon officials to ramp up orders of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles. For the first time, officers with the rank of colonel or captain will be able to independently procure and test drones, including 3D-printed vehicles and commercia
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2025
Delta Air Lines is the most profitable airline in the United States, and also tends to innovate in many areas, both for better and worse. Along those lines, over the past year we’ve heard Delta executives talk about how the airline will increasingly be using artificial intelligence (AI) to price airline tickets. It sounds like the airline is planning on massively increasing its use of this capability over the coming months.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Thursday introduced a bill that would give the U.S. Transportation secretary the power to exempt air traffic controllers from mandatory retirement past age 61. The Control Tower Continuity Act would allow air traffic controllers (ATCs) to continue working past 61 provided they meet certain medical standards and agree to update their medical certifications every six months.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2025
At least in the airline industry in the United States, there’s no denying that the demand for premium cabin travel isn’t just a fad, but instead, is a more structural change to consumer demand. People value nice travel experiences more than in the past, and a large percentage of the profits in the industry coming from loyalty programs also plays into that.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
As a pilot, will you be able to recognize an occluded front when one comes your way? Will you know how to respond to the challenges it comes with? Many student pilots feel lost when studying occluded fronts, and it’s easy to see why. But while they’re often overlooked and misunderstood, the fact is that they will come your way. Together, let’s untangle the mystery of occluded fronts with a clear and steady approach.
Fear of Landing
JULY 11, 2025
I’m here, defeated but not yet horizontal, the victim of a relentless summer cold that feels like the universe’s revenge for something I can’t even remember. If I don’t make it, please avenge me by naming a B-52 after me. I’m thinking about B-52s after watching this one land at the airshow at RAF Fairford, demonstrating why the B-52’s landing gear is one of Boeing’s most ingenious solutions.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale highlights a unique aircraft that blends performance, value, and appeal. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1999 Lancair 360 Mk II. This kitbuilt Lancair 360 is located in Granbury, Texas, near Fort Worth and brings together custom aerodynamic mods, a recently installed engine, and a full suite of Garmin avionics.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
April 6th, 2024: It was on this day at Vienna’s airport, that the Austrian Airlines A320neo registered OE-LZQ rolled backwards from a remote stand and collided with airport infrastructure. Looking like a write-off, Airbus teams assessed that repair was possible - even if the work had never been done before.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLYING FINANCE When most buyers start to think about aviation financing, they’re focused on interest rates and down payments. Just like other kinds of financing, insurance, or lack thereof, will have an impact on your aviation loan terms. If you want to set yourself up for the best loan, you need to understand how insurance considerations directly impact your financing terms.
World Airline News
JULY 11, 2025
Expands reach to 45 U.S. cities in partnership with Amazon Air Cargo Reduces transit time and costs by up to 20% via Honolulu transshipment SEOUL, South Korea, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Air Premia, South Korea’s premier hybrid airline, has announced the signing of an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, the largest cargo carrier in the United States, marking a major step forward in its expansion into the American air cargo market.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
Preliminary reports from Air India flight 171 have identified that the two engine fuel control switches had been transitioned to CUTOFF, three seconds after the aircraft transitioned from the ground to the air. This subsequently resulted in the shutdown of both of the 11-year-old Boeing 787-8 engines. Cockpit voice recorders have witnessed the pilots questioning why the other switched it to CUTOFF, with the pilot in question responding that they hadn't touched it.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Why do jet pilots talk about speed in terms of Mach number? Why don’t they use Indicated Airspeed just like the pilots who fly slower aircraft? Jet aircraft often fly at speeds close to the speed of sound. Flight at those speeds introduces all kinds of challenges, including the need to know your speed in relation to the speed of sound. Here’s why. Key Takeaways Mach number is a dimensionless ratio of true airspeed to local speed of sound.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
This article was researched and written on July 11. Cirium Diio data shows that the US has 6,335 departing long-haul international flights this week. There is an average of 905 takeoffs daily. In this article, long-haul assumes at least 3,000 statute miles, equivalent to 2,607 nautical miles and 4,828 km.
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 11, 2025
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” Aviation has always been a global affair. From the pioneering days of barnstormers to the coordinated air campaigns of the Second World War and the rise of modern international air travel, the exchange of knowledge across borders has been vital to the progress of flight.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
The sixth-generation strike fighter program of the US Navy, the F/A-XX, has been on the back burner since the US Air Force F-47 was announced. Boeing was awarded the contract to begin ramping up the program for the USAF in a sudden decision by the administration of President Donald Trump, and the Navy’s program was put on life support to maximize resources and manpower available for the F-47.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
For this year’s Ultimate Issue, I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone into an airplane worthy of the Ultimate title. I was inspired by Ernest Gantt’s seminal work, Fate Is the Hunter , which chronicles his adventures of flying the line when round-engined DC-2s, -3s, -4s, -6s, Boeing 307s, and Lockheed Constellations were the primary people movers during the golden age of airliners.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2025
United Airlines is taking its upgrade list transparency to the next level. Is this just a customer friendly change in line with United’s big tech focus, or what’s the carrier’s motivation for such a move? United app now shows upgrade list one month out The “big three” US carriers all publish their upgrade lists in the hours (or even couple of days) leading up to a flight, whether you’re hoping for an upgrade with miles, or are an elite member eligible for a complimentary upgrade.
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
In recent months, the new Qatari Boeing 747-8i arrived in the United States to be reconfigured into the next Air Force One aircraft. This aircraft will eventually replace the aging VC-25A Air Force Ones that are currently in service. The VC-25A fleet, which is based on the Boeing 747-200B, is over thirty years old. However, the new Boeing 747-8i is much newer.
iPad Pilot News
JULY 11, 2025
New: ATP Test Prep and Checkride Course Now Available in Sporty’s Pilot Training App iPad Pilot News For pilots on the final leg of their professional training journey, Sporty’s has launched a brand-new Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Test Prep and Checkride Course , available now in the award-winning Pilot Training app. Whether you’re preparing for the FAA ATP Multiengine Airplane knowledge test (ATM) or looking to sharpen your skills ahead of a checkride, this comprehensive digital course offers
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
The United States Air Force (USAF) just transferred an undisclosed number of F-16C/D Fighting Falcon fighter jets from Misawa Air Base in northern Japan to Osan Air Base to the south of Seoul, South Korea. The Lockheed Martin multi-role fighters are upgraded models that represent a force enhancement for Osan AB as they replace legacy F-15C/D Eagles and A-10 Warthogs.
World Airline News
JULY 11, 2025
Addis Ababa, 10 July 2025 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, the vibrant capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. To mark this significant milestone, Ethiopian Airlines hosted an inaugural ceremony at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by high-level government officials, diplomatic representatives, and executives of the ai
Simple Flying
JULY 11, 2025
The Airbus A380 is one of the world's most recognizable airliners. With two full-length passenger decks, a nearly 80-meter (262 ft) wingspan , and four large high-bypass turbofans, this enormous "superjumbo" turns heads wherever it goes. Unfortunately, it turned the heads of airline executives for another reason; it was simply too big to operate profitably on most days, and it was too thirsty.
World Airline News
JULY 11, 2025
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-324 ER WL N394DL (msn 27394) SBD (Michael B. Ing). Image: 963954. Delta announces first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Lima, connecting the Mountain West to South America starting December 2025. Delta is expanding its global network with a historic milestone: The launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to South America.
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