Skydiver dragged from Cessna 208 as airstream forced open parachute canopy

French investigators have determined that a skydiver was accidentally ejected from a climbing Cessna 208 after he partially opened the exit in order to cool the cabin.

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/skydiver-dragged-from-cessna-208-as-airstream-forced-open-parachute-canopy/163661.article 

Hanwha to develop turboprop engine for large UAVs

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/hanwha-to-develop-turboprop-engine-for-large-uavs/163666.article 

AirAsia makes first post-pandemic aircraft purchase with firm orders for 50 more A321XLRs

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/airasia-makes-first-post-pandemic-aircraft-purchase-with-firm-orders-for-50-more-a321xlrs/163675.article

AirAsia orders 50+20 A321-200NY(XLR)s, nears next order

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/155725-airasia-orders-5020-a321-200nyxlrs-nears-next-order 

British F-35B Fighter Jet Stranded in India for Weeks Due to Technical Fault

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/british-f-35b-fighter-jet-stranded-in-india-for-weeks-due-to-technical-fault/

Boeing Wins $2.8 Billion Contract to Advance U.S. Strategic Satellite Communications

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/boeing-wins-2-8-billion-contract-to-advance-u-s-strategic-satellite-communications/

French air traffic control strike needlessly disrupts 300,000 passengers during peak holiday travel

https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/airlines-for-europe-a4e/french-air-traffic-control-strike-needlessly-disrupts-300000-passengers-during-peak-holiday-travel/

Air Algérie orders 16 new ATR 72-600s to boost regional connectivity

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/atr/air-algerie-orders-16-new-atr-72-600s-to-boost-regional-connectivity/

Russia ordered to pay reparations for MH17 attack

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/07/australia-demands-russia-pay-reparations-for-mh17-attack/

Hermes Space Plane: The Paradox of European Human Spaceflight (The) | EHNE

https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/material-civilization/major-technological-networks-and-sovereignty/hermes-space-plane-paradox-european-human-spaceflight

Airbus: From a Flying Bus to the Symbol of Industrial Europe | EHNE

https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/material-civilization/major-technological-networks-and-sovereignty/airbus-a-flying-bus-symbol-industrial-europe

F-22 Raptors Will Be First To Control ‘Fighter Drone’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft

https://www.twz.com/air/f-22-raptors-will-be-first-fighters-to-control-fighter-drone-collaborative-combat-aircraft

Lockheed Martin loses sixth-gen fighter bid – but forges ahead with F-35 plus programme

https://www.forcesnews.com/usa/lockheed-martin-loses-usaf-bid-forges-ahead-f-35-plus-programme

US Navy prepares to order up to 6,000 active expendable decoys for F-35, F-18 self protection - Breaking Defense

https://breakingdefense.com/2025/07/navy-prepares-to-order-up-to-6000-active-expendable-decoys-for-f-35-f-18-self-protection/

Sanad, GE Aerospace, and Safran Aircraft Engines expand partnership to launch full CFM LEAP engine overhaul and test capabilities in Abu Dhabi

https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/sanad-ge-aerospace-and-safran-aircraft-engines-expand-partnership-to-launch-full-cfm-leap-engine-overhaul-and-test-capabilities-in-abu-dhabi-j5t9k2ny

Boeing taps veteran insider Parker to lead its defense and space unit | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-taps-insider-stephen-parker-lead-its-defense-unit-2025-07-01/

Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast site

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-to-acquire-spirit-aerosystems-belfast-site/163649.article

HAL chief focuses on key programmes as company evolves for new niche

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is pressing ahead with several fixed-wing combat aircraft programmes, as it also places a bigger emphasis on research and development and overseas partnerships.

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/hal-chief-focuses-on-key-programmes-as-company-evolves-for-new-niche/163650.article

Russian authority urges greater fuel risk awareness after dual-engine filter incidents

Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia is urging aviation organisations to pay closer attention to the risk of aircraft fuel system contamination, after assessing a number of incidents over the past two years.

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/russian-authority-urges-greater-fuel-risk-awareness-after-dual-engine-filter-incidents/163654.article

Part of a Delta plane’s wing flap found on a driveway in Raleigh

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/part-of-a-delta-planes-wing-flap-found-on-a-driveway-in-raleigh/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

RAF Will Open Competition to Replace Hawk T1 and T2 Jets

https://theaviationist.com/2025/07/02/raf-competition-replace-hawk-t1-t2/

Raptors Unleashed: A Look Back At The F-22’s Initial Combat Operations Against ISIS

https://theaviationist.com/2025/07/03/f-22-initial-combat-operations-against-isis/

Missing wing flap part from Delta 737-900ER found in driveway

The US FAA is investigating an incident involving a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER, which lost part of its wing flap during a flight on 1 July.

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/missing-wing-flap-part-from-delta-737-900er-found-in-driveway/163651.article

US Navy adds more long-range sub-killer kits for P-8A

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-navy-adds-more-long-range-sub-killer-kits-for-p-8a/163653.article

SR-72 Darkstar: Facts, Truth, and the Fine Line Between Reality and Hollywood Fiction

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/sr-72-darkstar-facts-truth-and-the-fine-line-between-reality-and-hollywood-fiction/

Embraer delivers 61 aircraft in Q2 2025, up 30% year-on-year

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/embraer/embraer-delivers-61-aircraft-in-q2-2025-up-30-year-on-year/

French air force sends its last KC-135 tankers into retirement

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/french-air-force-sends-its-last-kc-135-tankers-into-retirement/163657.article

China's C909 Regional Jet Makes First International Flight

https://simpleflying.com/china-c909-regional-jet-makes-first-international-flight/

Chinese Long March Rockets Make International Debut at Paris Air Show

Chinese Long March Rockets Make International Debut at Paris Air Show https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Chinese_Long_March_Rockets_Make_International_Debut_at_Paris_Air_Show_999.html 

GE testing of giant GE9X engine aims for maturity at entry into service

 https://leehamnews.com/2025/06/30/ge-testing-of-giant-ge9x-engine-aims-for-maturity-at-entry-into-service/ 

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B-2 Spirit Receives New Communications and Survivability Upgrades

https://theaviationist.com/2025/07/01/b-2-spirit-communications-survivability-upgrades/ 

USAF Tests SpaceX’s Starshield on C-130J Super Hercules

https://theaviationist.com/2025/07/02/usaf-tests-starshield-c-130j/ 

US Army connects with Electra for hybrid propulsion studies

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/us-army-connects-with-electra-for-hybrid-propulsion-studies/163637.article

EASA proposes to mandate take-off performance monitoring on new-build aircraft

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/easa-proposes-to-mandate-take-off-performance-monitoring-on-new-build-aircraft/163643.article

ATI-funded HyFIVE hydrogen project to end early after GKN’s departure forces rethink

A UK government-backed project to develop a cryogenic hydrogen fuel system looks set to end prematurely after a previous departure from the industry consortium led the remaining partners to reassess its feasibility

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ati-funded-hyfive-hydrogen-project-to-end-early-after-gkns-departure-forces-rethink/163647.article

DAPA Signs Deal with Hanwha on F414 Engines for KF-21 FRP | TURDEF

https://turdef.com/article/dapa-signs-deal-with-hanwha-on-f414-engines-for-kf-21-frp

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet price jumps to $110M

Summary

– South Korea's KF-21 Boramae jet now costs $110M, up from $70.4M.

– It undercuts pricier F-35 and Rafale in the global market.

– Advanced radar and missiles boost its combat capabilities.

– Export potential grows despite U.S. engine restrictions.

– KF-21 strengthens Seoul's defense and aerospace ambitions.

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/amp/2025/06/30/south-koreas-kf-21-boramae-fighter-jet-price-jumps-to-110m/

MightyFly Live Tested UAV | US Approved $510M Sale of Bomb Guidance Kits To Israel | South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Get Hanwha Engines

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mightyfly-live-tested-uav-us-approved-510m-sale-of-bomb-guidance-kits-to-israel-south-koreas-kf-21-boramae-get-hanwha-engines-0243113/

U.S. Air Force Accelerates Retirement of A‑10 “Warthog” by Two Years

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/u-s-air-force-accelerates-retirement-of-a%e2%80%9110-warthog-by-two-years/

VoltAero Signs Strategic Agreement with Malaysia’s SEDC Energy and France’s ACI Groupe for Regional Cassio Aircraft Assembly and Investment

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/voltaero-signs-strategic-agreement-with-malaysias-sedc-energy-and-frances-aci-groupe-for-regional-cassio-aircraft-assembly-and-investment/ 

Airbus Defence and Space Launches New Organizational Structure to Boost Future Competitiveness

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/airbus-defence-and-space-launches-new-organizational-structure-to-boost-future-competitiveness/ 

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Officially Established

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/royal-netherlands-air-and-space-force-officially-established/

Archer Conducts First Test Flights of Midnight eVTOL in Abu Dhabi

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/07/archer-conducts-first-test-flights-of-midnight-evtol-in-abu-dhabi/ 

First trial against Boeing in 737 MAX crash begins July 14 over death of entire family

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/first-trial-against-boeing-in-737-max-crash-begins-july-14-over-death-of-entire-family/ 

Transavia to welcome retro-styled Airbus for 60th anniversary

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/transavia/transavia-to-welcome-retro-styled-airbus-for-60th-anniversary/

Pilot caught eating on camera before fatal helicopter crash

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/07/pilot-caught-eating-on-camera-before-fatal-helicopter-crash/

Skyfly Technologies Makes Aviation History with First Airfield-to-Airfield eVTOL Flight in Europe - Skyfly

https://skyfly.aero/skyfly-technologies-makes-aviation-history-with-first-airfield-to-airfield-evtol-flight-in-europe/

New evidence suggests Russian forces shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 | Euronews

https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/01/new-evidence-suggests-russian-forces-shot-down-azerbaijan-airlines-flight-8432

Germany funds production of Ukraine's long-range An-196 drones | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/1/7519692/

A Boeing 787, suffering technical issues, made two emergency landings on the same day

https://airlive.net/tracking/2025/07/01/a-boeing-787-suffering-technical-issues-made-two-emergency-landings-on-the-same-day/

Air India Plane Crash Simulation Puts Focus on Technical Flaw - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-01/simulation-of-crashed-air-india-jet-puts-focus-on-technical-flaw

Leonardo y Bombardier barajan una variante marítima del Global 6500 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/leonardo-y-bombardier-barajan-una-variante-maritima-del-global-6500/

Iberia lanza una tarjeta de embarque que se actualiza en tiempo real

 https://grupo.iberia.es/pressrelease/details/23187

"Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show – AIN" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/eugfQPAaOO8?si=WX8cx7Oaqao7rqTX

"An exclusive tour of the first A330 MRTT for Spain" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/i_Nr14gOsI8?si=SdRzNrOnlgp12qkf

Interview: Safran defense boss on the changing battlefield and AI

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/06/27/interview-safran-defense-boss-on-the-changing-battlefield-and-ai/

Airbus and Parry Labs Partner on U.S. Marine Corps' Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

• Airbus and Parry Labs Partner on U.S. Marine Corps' Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector https://airbusus.com/2025/06/26/airbus-and-parry-labs-partner-on-us-marine-corps-unmanned-aerial-logistics-connector/
• Airbus Completes Second Aerial Logistics Connector Demo https://airbusus.com/2025/05/20/airbus-completes-second-aerial-logistics-connector-demo/
  
• Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, L3Harris Partner on Systems Integration for Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector https://airbusus.com/2025/05/14/airbus-u-s-space-defense-l3harris-partner-on-systems-integration-for-unmanned-aerial-logistics-connector/
  
• Airbus, Shield AI Partner to Integrate Autonomy on Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector https://airbusus.com/2025/04/30/airbus-shield-ai-partner-to-integrate-autonomy-on-unmanned-aerial-logistics-connector/
  

Yak-40 testbed prepares for flights with VK-800 engine for UZGA models

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/yak-40-testbed-prepares-for-flights-with-vk-800-engine-for-uzga-models/163595.article

ATR outlines potential mild-hybrid engine architecture for future Evo twin-turboprop

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/atr-outlines-potential-mild-hybrid-engine-architecture-for-future-evo-twin-turboprop/163596.article

Delta inspects over 100 aircraft after severe hailstorm derails Atlanta operations

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/delta-inspects-over-100-aircraft-after-severe-hailstorm-derails-atlanta-operations/163599.article

The U.S. Airstrike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Was 15 Years in the Making

https://theaviationist.com/2025/06/26/operation-midnight-hammer-15-years-making/

A Brief History of Nuclear Weapons in the Royal Air Force

https://theaviationist.com/2025/06/28/history-of-nuke-royal-air-force/ 

Boeing Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-06-30-Boeing-Announces-Chief-Financial-Officer-Transition-Plan 

UK competition regulator launches probe into Boeing’s Spirit acquisition

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/uk-competition-regulator-launches-probe-into-boeings-spirit-acquisition/163612.article 

Leonardo and Bombardier Eye Maritime Variant of Global 6500 as Italy Weighs Fixed-Wing ASW Options

https://theaviationist.com/2025/06/30/leonardo-and-bombardier-g6500/

Model 437 Vanguard Integrated with Beacon Autonomous Testbed Ecosystem

https://theaviationist.com/2025/06/30/model-437-beacon/

Otto Aviation launches Phantom 3500 business jet with all-composite airframe from Leonardo | CompositesWorld

https://www.compositesworld.com/news/otto-aviation-launches-phantom-3500-business-jet-with-all-composite-airframe-from-leonardo

Auditoría oficial señala problemas con la disponibilidad del P-1 japonés - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/auditoria-oficial-senala-problemas-con-la-disponibilidad-del-p-1-japones/

UK, Italia y Japón anuncian la creación de la empresa para desarrollar su caza de 6ª Gen - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/uk-italia-y-japon-anuncian-la-creacion-de-la-empresa-para-desarrollar-su-caza-de-6a-gen/

China construye un nuevo gran ekranoplano a reacción - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/china-construye-un-nuevo-gran-ekranoplano-a-reaccion/

KAI wins order for 20 more KF-21s

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/kai-wins-order-for-20-more-kf-21s/163603.article

Audit flags issues with Japanese P-1 availability

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/audit-flags-issues-with-japanese-p-1-availability/163604.article

Airbus completes combat cloud demonstration using DT25 drone

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-completes-combat-cloud-demonstration-using-dt25-drone/163608.article

Trump Prioritizes Missiles and Drones Over F-35s in Proposed $893 Billion Defense Budget

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/06/trump-prioritizes-missiles-and-drones-over-f-35s-in-proposed-893-billion-defense-budget/ 

First Russian-Built MC-21-310 Featuring All Domestic Components Completes Maiden Flight

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/06/first-russian-built-mc-21-310-featuring-all-domestic-components-completes-maiden-flight/ 

MC-21-310 test aircraft RA-73055 completes first flight in certification testing programme

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/irkut/mc-21/mc-21-310-test-aircraft-ra-73055-completes-first-flight-in-certification-testing-programme/

EASA and EUROCONTROL deepen cooperation on sustainability and civil-military airspace management

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/eurocontrol/easa-and-eurocontrol-deepen-cooperation-on-sustainability-and-civil-military-airspace-management/ 

Finnair cancels some 100 flights on July 2 due to ground staff strike; 7,000 passengers affected

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/finnair/finnair-cancels-some-100-flights-on-july-2-due-to-ground-staff-strike-7000-passengers-affected/ 

Ghost Bat deployed to operational base for the first time

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/06/ghost-bat-deployed-to-operational-base-for-the-first-time/

Industry leaders share observations on the current aviation landscape

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/06/industry-leaders-share-observations-on-the-current-aviation-landscape/

ADF Drone Racing team conquers US military tournament

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/06/adf-drone-racing-team-conquers-us-military-tournament/ 

TikToker Arrested After Landing His C182 in Antarctica

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=E77084E6-32AD-4F24-B224-24C8E250CA30

France's VORTEX spaceplane to land like a jet, operate like a shuttle

https://newatlas.com/space/frances-vortex-spaceplane-to-land-like-a-jet-operate-like-a-shuttle/

DARPA fast tracks flight tests for new military drones

https://newatlas.com/military/darpa-fast-tracks-flight-tests-for-new-military-drones/

Electric-hybrid aircraft nears takeoff with production Cassio 330 debut

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/aerovolt-unveils-production-version-hybrid-electric-cassio-330/

PB4Y-2 Privateer (la evolución naval del B-24) como avión antiincendios

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/pb4y-2-privateer-la-evolucion-naval-del-b-24-como-avion-antiincendios/

Why the B-21 Raider Is Lightyears Ahead of the B-2 Spirit - The National Interest

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-b-21-raider-lightyears-ahead-b-2-spirit-hk 

How the 2026 Budget Shapes the Future Air Force Fighter Fleet

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/2026-budget-air-force-fighter-fleet/

How safe is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, really?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyq7vgq2e5o

China Builds New Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/06/china-builds-new-jet-powered-large-ekranoplan/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLPdO5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp9q96BqOzT-bzTXbBpVF8rzgAWiN4JZvNXF1tocTcGUkt0MEjAl78sq1GEzX_aem_xNBdg5_cdYkUbZ6PdlxbDQ

F-15EX Planned Fleet Size Grows To 129 Jets

https://www.yahoo.com/news/f-15ex-planned-fleet-size-223610434.html?guccounter=1

Frégate-F100 : l’avion d’Hynaero pour remplacer le Canadair - OpexNews

https://opexnews.fr/fregate-f100-hynaero-avion-remplacement-canadair/

Breaking News: U.S. to invest €3.1 bn to continue production of Boeing F-15EX fighter jets to boost Air Force capability

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/breaking-news-u-s-to-invest-3-1-bn-to-continue-production-of-boeing-f-15ex-fighter-jets-to-boost-air-force-capability

Más de mil millones de euros para «españolizar» el Hürjet

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/mas-de-mil-millones-de-euros-para-espanolizar-el-hurjet/

Integración en el Sistema de Vigilancia Aérea del nuevo radar Lanza-T del Grupo Móvil de Control Aéreo

https://ejercitodelaireydelespacio.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/Actualidad/Noticias/Noticia/eba7ecb3-5338-11f0-9e99-005056a2cb59/?resourceId=eba7ecb3-5338-11f0-9e99-005056a2cb59&path=/sites/internet.es/.content/noticiaEA/noticiaEA_01357.xml#gsc.tab=0

NASA’s SLS Solid Rocket Boosters: What is DM-1? - NASA

https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-sls-solid-rocket-boosters-what-is-dm-1/

United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan Announce the Creation of Edgewing, the Joint Venture to Develop Their Future Sixth-Generation Fighter

https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/06/29/united-kingdom-italy-and-japan-announce-the-creation-of-edgewing-the-joint-venture-to-develop-their-future-sixth-generation-fighter/

La Ferté-Alais 2025: Highlights from the 52nd "Le Temps des Hélices" Airshow - Vintage Aviation News

https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-news/la-ferte-alais-2025-highlights-from-the-52nd-le-temps-des-helices-airshow.html

Breaking News: Germany’s green light on Eurofighter Multirole Aircraft sale empowers Türkiye’s air force modernization

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2025/breaking-news-germanys-green-light-on-eurofighter-multirole-aircraft-sale-empowers-tuerkiyes-air-force-modernization

Celebrating 100 years of Fairchild Aircraft — General Aviation News

https://generalaviationnews.com/2025/06/27/celebrating-100-years-of-fairchild-aircraft/