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I have always been fascinated by Ryanair, or more likely by Michael O’Leary. No interview with him has ever been dull. Whatever you have to say about him as a person, you can’t deny that he has built one of the most remarkable airlines in Europe and arguably a business model that has inspired carriers around the world. His Irish charm, blunt honesty, and ability to unlock a deal have made him the envy of aircraft manufacturers. He famously was quoted in March 2025 saying “I don’t care who makes them, whether it’s Boeing, Airbus or Comac. As long as…

On this week’s AvTalk, we discuss European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s flight to Plovdiv—from initial breathless reports talking of circling for hours, using paper maps to land and “praying for landing” to what the data actually tells us. Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year. Ryanair and the Spanish airports operator AENA are fighting, with Ryanair threatening to withdraw 1 million seats from Spain in the upcoming winter season. And some good news for Embraer as the first E190-E2 goes to Australia and the E2 series wins certification…

EASA Member States Advisory Body (MAB) Meeting 01-2026 The MAB is composed of representatives of the EASA Member States, of selected third countries with appropriate working arrangements or specific international agreements with the Agency to adopt and apply the Basic Regulation and its implementing rules, of specific organisations, such as the European Defence Agency (EDA), SESAR JU, Eurocontrol, as well as the European Commission. Annalisa Farina Fri, 05/09/2025 – 15:06

EASA Member States Advisory Body (MAB) Meeting 01-2026 The MAB is composed of representatives of the EASA Member States, of selected third countries with appropriate working arrangements or specific international agreements with the Agency to adopt and apply the Basic Regulation and its implementing rules, of specific organisations, such as the European Defence Agency (EDA), SESAR JU, Eurocontrol, as well as the European Commission. Annalisa Farina Fri, 05/09/2025 – 15:06

On 31 August, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was en route from Warsaw to the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv aboard a luxaviation Dassault Falcon 900. During the initial approach to Plovdiv, the pilots reported an “issue with GPS” and requested an alternate approach. The pilots coordinated with the controller, who provided instructions for an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach and the aircraft landed without incident. So where did a multi-day discussion of GPS jamming come from? Jammed up — where did the headlines come from? The aircraft carrying von der Leyen and other European Commission officials and journalists departed…

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the 3DEXPERIENCE SaaS Console will undergo maintenance.

Initiated and organized by Dassault Aviation since 2014, the Dassault UAV Challenge is aimed at students from French engineering schools and universities. The inter-school student challenge involves designing, automating, and optimizing a drone in order to address the issues faced by aircraft manufacturers. With mixed teams of 2 to 6 students per school, the competition calls for multidisciplinary skills: model aircraft design, automation, programming, electronics, machine learning, project and team management, as well as technical and interpersonal skills. After several weeks of selection, there will be more than 6 months of design, development, and testing, followed by 2 days of…

2nd EASA Ground Handling Implementation Webinar Get ready on time!  The EU Ground Handling safety regulations are effective and will become applicable from 27 March 2028.Between 2025 and 2028, EASA will organise a series of webinars aimed at helping the European ground handling (GH) industry to prepare for the implementation of the new GH safety rules.This is the 2nd EASA Ground Handling Implementation Webinar and these are the topics we are going to handle: Darya Kalsi Thu, 04/09/2025 – 15:23

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On September 13, 2025, the coastal town of Lacanau (in Gironde) will host a meeting that attracts several thousand spectators every year. Organized as part of the Lacanau Plage Airshow, the event attracts many summer visitors and year-round residents every year—between 15,000 and 25,000 people, depending on the edition. There will be aviation-themed activities on the ground, flight simulators, information stands on careers in aeronautics, autograph signings by Alpha jet pilots, various meetings with the public, and more. There will be plenty to do on the ground! In the air, and this is the highlight of the day, there will…

– 737 MAX purchase adds to Canada’s largest single-aisle order book, fueling WestJet’s growth strategy

EASA and EUROCONTROL reinforce environmental transparency with the handover of AVENIR Working Group reports On September 2, 2025, EUROCONTROL officially handed over the final reports of the AVENIR (AViation ENvIronmental Reporting) Working Group to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  Annalisa Farina Wed, 03/09/2025 – 12:47

Medidata Secures a Leader Position in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix Assessment for eCOA, Driving the New Patient Experience Forward

EASA launches new film addressing passengers for an even safer, greener future for air travel Today, EASA proudly launches its new corporate film, putting the spotlight on the people at the heart of European aviation—passengers. The film offers a glimpse into the essential work EASA does to enable the air travel experience for millions across Europe. From the moment a loved one greets you at the airport, to ensuring access to essential services and protecting our environment, EASA’s mission is clear – to make air travel safer, more inclusive and more sustainable for everyone, always with safety as the top…

Alaska Airlines has announced a major expansion of its route network in Europe, with the launch of two new connections from Seattle. The airline will operate flights to London Heathrow and Reykjavik starting in Spring 2026 on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, respectively. The capitals of the United Kingdom and Iceland will join Rome, the first destination in Europe to be confirmed by Alaska Airlines. As with London, the airline will operate Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which are configured for 300 passengers. Routes Rome (FCO): 4 weekly · Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner · May 2026 London (LHR): 7 weekly…

Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systèmes August 2025.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Nuuk, Greenland cancels international flights after security screeners need additional training. Korean Air signals its intent to purchase more than 100 Boeing aircraft, but most of the proposed order is for aircraft not yet certified. Reports are swirling that China is looking to make a massive order for both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Frontier is taking steps to hasten Spirit’s demise. And authorities in Madagascar expand their investigation into five 777s illegally transferred to Iran off the Malagasy register. Helpful links for this week’s episode Nuuk security screening problems Korean Air announcement Frontier’s new…

SkyWest flight 5971, operating for United Airlines as United Express, was en route from Aspen to Houston when it encountered severe turbulence over Texas near Fort Worth. The flight safely diverted to Austin, Texas and was met at the gate by medical personnel. SkyWest flight 5971 departed Aspen (ASE | KASE) at 23:02 UTC (17:02 local time) bound for Houston (IAH | KIAH). As the flight passed near Fort Worth at an altitude of 39,000 feet, around 00:27 UTC it encountered severe turbulence. ADS-B data from the flight shows a maximum barometric vertical rate of -11,456 feet per minute at 00:27:31 UTC. That rate…

On September 6 and 7, 2025, don’t miss the seventh edition of the Air Legend Airshow, south of Paris. The Melun-Villaroche (77) airshow returns this year for a seventh edition that promises to be rich in events and in terms of its aerial lineup. On the ground, you will find numerous exhibitors selling books, comic books (with artists and authors on hand for autographs), collectibles, clothing, models, and stands representing the Air and Space Force, the Navy, and various associations. Also on the ground, there will be reenactments in period costume, concerts (the Scottish pipe band 91st Gâtinais Highlander is…

Announcing the release of BIOVIA Insight for Excel 2025 SP1

EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors is the biggest European event for the helicopter community. Darya Kalsi Mon, 25/08/2025 – 16:04

At 14:15 local time on August 27th, 2024, KLM’s first Airbus A321neo, registration PH-AXA, took off from Hamburg for Amsterdam on its delivery flight, arriving at 14:53 local time after a 38-minute flight. Following its presentation at AMS, this aircraft conducted several test flights in September prior to the commencement of regular operations. Its first test flight was on September 5th, 2024, and until September 14th, 2024, it made more than 55 test flights around Europe, mainly in Aarhus, Amsterdam, Leipzig, Paris Vatry Chalons Airport, and Prestwick, as you can see in our database. The first scheduled flight took place…

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International flights have been suspended at Nuuk, Greenland (GOH | BGGH) after Danish authorities halted international passenger screening on 26 August. The airports authority says it was informed by Danish transport authorities that “the supplementary training of staff responsible for screening international travelers does not fully meet current requirements.” Domestic flights remain unaffected.United Airlines flight 80 was forced to turn around about half way between Newark and Nuuk on 25 August and SAS flight SK1294 has been canceled for 27 August. Regarding the resumption of passenger screening, the airports authority says, “We are working intensively with The Danish Civil Aviation…

EASA publishes new revision of Easy Access Rules for Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from August 2025 Charalampos Ka… Fri, 22/08/2025 – 18:31

Announcing the release of BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot 2025 HF1

EASA publishes Annual Safety Review 2025 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Annual Safety Review (ASR) 2025, which provides a comprehensive analysis of aviation safety in 2024 and compares it with trends from the past decade. Charalampos Ka… Mon, 25/08/2025 – 12:38

On August 11th, 2025, at 11:19 local time, a Douglas DC-3, converted and modernized into a Basler BT-67, departed from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh on its delivery flight to South America to join Mirgor, an Argentine company which will use this aircraft for cargo operations in Argentina, and flights to Antarctica during the South American summer, under an agreement with the Argentine Air Force. An 82-year-old veteran This veteran aircraft was built in 1943 as a Douglas C47-A-10-DK and began operating for the US Army Air Force in February 1944 with the registration number 42-108859. A few weeks later,…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, United and Delta Air Lines face lawsuits for charging extra for window seats without a window. Serbian investigators reveal the extent of damages to a Marathon Airlines E195 during takeoff in Belgrade and the chain of errors leading up to the flight. A Finnair ATR (operated by NORRA) has an unfortunate incident with a ground power unit. Air Canada’s flight attendants return to work and a tentative agreement could be the first domino to fall in how flight attendants across the industry are paid. Helpful links for this week’s episode Marathon Airlines report Finnair…

For this sixth volume, Air and Space illustrator Lucio Perinotto focuses on fighter jets produced since the end of World War II. In the latest installment of his “Artbook Perinotto” collection, the artist tackles aviation since the advent of jet engines, which became operational at the end of World War II in 1944-1945. Soon, in 1947, jet engines made it possible to break the sound barrier, and the 1950s saw dozens of new aircraft appear in the skies. Traditional painting, gouache, watercolor, digital creation… The artist used a multitude of techniques to depict the aircraft of that era and those…

Paro Airport (PBH/VQPR), Bhutan’s only international airport, is located 6 kilometers from the city of Paro and 50 kilometers from Thimphu, the country’s capital. PBH is known as one of the most difficult airports in the world due to its location and challenging approach, by either direction of the runway. Where is it? It is located in a valley at 7,332 feet, about 2,200 meters, above sea level, surrounded by the Himalayan mountains which oscillate up to 18,000 feet, more than 5,000 meters. The runway, with headings 04 and 22, is 2,265 meters long, equivalent to just over 7,400 feet.…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Spirit Airlines’ second quarter earnings report raises “ongoing concern” concerns and paints a bleak portrait of the airline’s future. A French notification about a Swiss investigation tips us off to a close call by an Aegean A320neo from last November. Brazilian investigators release their final report on the collision between a GOL 737 MAX and a truck on the runway and reveal the incredible sequence of events the prevented the accident from being much, much worse and also how it could have been avoided entirely. The US DOT Office of Inspector General has launched…

Medidata Accelerates Business Transformation with Lisa Moneymaker as Chief Strategy Officer

On 13 August, while attempting to land in Taipei during Typhoon Podul, UPS flight 61 suffered an engine pod strike to the number four engine. The aircraft was making its third approach in gusty winds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suda Kana (@jal_kana) UPS flight 61 departed Hong Kong at 09:50 UTC (17:50 local time). The 747 approached Taipei for the first time at 11:20 UTC, conducting a go-around and an immediate second approach at 11:35 UTC. The second approach also resulted in a go-around. The flight was vectored to the northwest and then south for…

The great history of aviation explained to children over the age of 8 in a book that is fun, graphic, and educational. Author of numerous novels and other non-fiction books for young people, Matt Ralphs has somehow remained a big kid at heart, the kind who lives on a boat called “Nostromo,” the name of the spaceship from the very first “Alien” (by Ridley Scott), released in 1979. Drawing on his passion for aircraft (even those from science fiction!), he set about writing a book to explain the fantastic history of aviation to children aged 8 and over. The result…

Canada’s first Boeing 737-200 was acquired in November 1968 by Pacific Western Airlines, an airline that had begun operations in the 1940s, with Vancouver International Airport as its main hub. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-275, performed its first flight on November 16th, 1968, and was incorporated 10 days later. On December 17th, 1968, Pacific Western Airlines operated its first scheduled flight with this Boeing 737-200, registered CF-PWD, on the “Stampeder Service” connecting Alberta and British Columbia. This was the first regular flight of a 737 in Canada. PWA’s 737-2T7(Adv) with registry C-FPWD – November 1983 A few days later, CP…

On August 24, 2025, head to Amiens for the Somme International Air Show. The Somme-Hauts-de-France Air Show is back for another thrilling and exciting edition! Held at Henry Potez Airport, this spectacular show promises flight demonstrations, static exhibitions such as the Aéro Village, and activities for the whole family, including flight simulators and numerous friendly areas offering food and drink. What can we expect in the air this year? Ambassadors include the Patrouille de France, the Rafale Solo Display, and the French Air and Space Force aerobatic team. In terms of aerial formations, the public will be able to watch…

We are providing this Technical Note to inform you about the controlled availability (CA) release of BIOVIA Draw 2022 SP1 HF3 which includes the following fixed defect.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, what we learned from days two and three of the NTSB’s hearings on the midair collision at DCA. A Delta A330neo experiences severe turbulence, Boeing adds a new 777-9 to 777X test fleet, and Alaska Airlines unveils a new livery for its 787s. Plus, ANA retires the R2-D2 livery 787, the FAA releases proposed rules for beyond line of sight UAS operations, and Madagascar arrests two people over the transfer of a quintet of 777s to Iran. Helpful links for this week’s episode Delta A330neo experiences turbulence Boeing’s fifth 777X flight test aircraft Cathay…

On August 23, 2025, the Pornichet airshow returns for a fifth edition that promises to be one of the most festive after the event was cancelled in 2024. Since the closure of the Les Ailes Bleues airshow in Pornic (44), the Pornichet airshow remains the only one of its kind in the region. And since Pornichet has more to offer than just the beach, the Le Bidule cellar (“alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation!”), the famous Dauphin in the station district or the Château des Tourelles, we’re looking forward to seeing you on August 23, 2025…

Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systèmes July 2025.

When passengers boarded Cathay Pacific flight 883 from Los Angeles to Hong Kong on 4 August, they knew it was a long flight averaging 13.5 hours. What they didn’t know is that they would end up spending more than twice that amount of time onboard the aircraft before the journey was over. Black warning CX883 departed Los Angeles at 07:55 UTC on 4 August, making its way west across the Pacific for 13 hours before beginning its approach to Hong Kong. By the time the aircraft was near Hong Kong, the city was under a Black warning, meaning more than…

Like every year, the Toulon airshow returns for its annual show on August 15, with the traditional visit of the Patrouille de France and its Alpha Jets, among others. It’s become a not-to-be-missed event of the season! This year, the Toulon airshow (in the Var département) will feature the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force aerobatic team, the Rafale Solo Display, a helicopter rescue demonstration, a flypast by the Dassault Falcon 50M and a demonstration of an Atlantique 2 (originally designed by Breguet, it was manufactured by Dassault Aviation in the 1960s and is one of the few aircraft…

Join us on August 14, 2025 for the Belvès airshow (Dordogne), a human-scale event in the heart of the Périgord Noir region. Last year at this time, the event welcomed some 3,500 visitors, including the Rafale Solo Display, to this corner of the magnificent Périgord Noir region, between Sarlat and Bergerac. On the ground, for this 2025 vintage, visitors will be able to try out a Mirage 2000 and Mirage F1 simulator, find out about possible careers at the Air Force and Space Force stands, and enjoy a meal at one of the many food and refreshment outlets on site.…

IndiGo (6E/IGO) operated its first regular flight with a wide body aircraft on February 1st, 2023, marking the inauguration of its new and first route to Europe, Delhi (DEL/VIDP) – Istanbul (IST/LTFM). The aircraft used was a Turkish Airlines (TK/THY) Boeing 777-300(ER) registered TC-LKA, under a damp lease agreement. Initially, this agreement was scheduled to run until May 2025, but the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted IndiGo a final three-month extension. As you can see through our database, on February 1st, 2023 at 07:24 local time, the inaugural flight to Istanbul departed Indira Gandhi International Airport. It landed…

On this episode of AvTalk, what we learned from the first of three days of investigative hearings by the NTSB into January’s crash at DCA. Russian investigators peel the layers of problems that led to the crash of a Gazpromavia SuperJet. An American Airlines 737 suffers a landing gear problem and fire in Denver. In our strange new series there’s more animal-related aviation news this week and in honor of our 330th episode, Ian gives Jason a pop quiz on the Airbus A330. Helpful links for this week’s episode NTSB investigative hearings Russian investigator’s report on the SuperJet crash American…

Gulf Air has announced that it will launch its first intercontinental route on October 1st, with the new Bahrain-New York service. The airline will operate three times a week to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, configured for 282 passengers in two classes (26 seats in Business and 256 seats in Economy). For the first time in 28 years, Gulf Air will have flights to America, which will join Africa, Asia, and Europe, its other markets served from Bahrain International Airport. In addition, for the first time in almost three decades, New…

Delta Air Lines flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam diverted to Minneapolis on 30 July after encountering what the airline calls “significant turbulence.” 25 people on board were taken to local hospitals after the aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis.  Delta flight 56 departed Salt Lake City at 22:45 UTC (16:45 local time) and began its climb to 35,000 feet. At 23:19 UTC, DL56 began climbing to 37,000 feet. Shortly after reaching 37,000 at 23:23, the aircraft encountered turbulence. The flight reached a maximum altitude of 38,075 feet at 23:23:32. The minimum altitude before the flight climbed back to…

EHang VT35 william.moore@… Tue, 07/29/2025 – 08:58 The VT35 is an autonomous lift-plus-cruise eVTOL being developed by EHang. The first prototype VT35 has completed final assembly and is now undergoing flight testing ahead of an unveiling potentially as early as Q3 2025. Certification will be with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), as with EHang’s EH216-S, and certification is expected to be accelerated owing to the company’s experience certifying the previous model.Structure and PowertrainThe VT35 seats two passengers inside a cabin featuring panoramic viewing windows. It features eight distributed lift propellers on tandem wings for vertical takeoff and landing—four…

Saint-Cloud, France, July 29, 2025 – Following the announcement on Sunday, July 27, that an agreement had been reached between the European Union and the United States on the issue of customs duties, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, stated: “Dassault Aviation is pleased that the aerospace industry has been exempted from customs duties. This exemption is positive for manufacturers in this sector, on both sides of the Atlantic.”  About Dassault Aviation: With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,700 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian returns from Europe and Jason returns from sitting and staring at the wall for a brand new episode. We discuss the conversation around the Air India flight 171 preliminary report, a close call in Mexico City, and another in Minot, North Dakota. Plus, things are looking up for airlines awaiting Boeing 737 MAX deliveries, the NTSB issues a final report that raises questions about moose meat and the Ship to Theseus, and someone smuggles a turtle onto a flight. Helpful links for this week’s episode Air India flight 171 preliminary report Data on…

Announcing the release of BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot ValKit 2025

Announcing the the release of BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot Chemistry SDK 2025 SP1

Announcing the release of BIOVIA ValKit 2025 SP1

Announcing the release of BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot 2025 SP1

We recently discussed on the blog about the busiest route in Latin America, São Paulo Congonhas – Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD/AZU), GOL Linhas Aéreas (G3/GLO) and LATAM Brasil (LA/LAN) operate in this market, offering more than 375 weekly flights. This number could be even higher if flights between other nearby airports are taken into account, which would bring the total to over 500 flights per week. Moving on to North America, the busiest route is contested by two services in the United States, one of them being on the West Coast of the country…

Notification regarding BIOVIA Foundation 2025 SP1 Changed Upgrade Paths/Interim Upgrades when upgrading to BIOVIA Foundation 2025 SP1

Dassault Systèmes: Q2 well aligned with objectives; Reaffirming 2025 growth outlook, Advancing AI for software-defined industries

A landing Aeromexico Connect Embraer E190 overflew a Delta Air Lines 737 beginning its departure roll in Mexico City this week, recalling with eery similarity an incident that occurred at the same airport in 2022 and an incident in Austin in 2023. Delta Air Lines flight 590 was scheduled to depart at 12:05 UTC (07:05 local time) from Mexico City bound for Atlanta. The flight pushed back at 13:02 and taxied to Runway 05R, entering the runway at 13:26:25. At this point Aeromexico Connect flight 1631 was on approach approximately 7 miles (11.5 km) from the airport.The Delta flight held…

Webinar on What’s Happening at the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors 2025 The EASA Rotorcraft Symposium will take place in Cologne, Germany. on Monday 17 November and will be followed by European Rotors on 18-20 November. We know that many people are unsure of what days to visit the different events so we hosted this webinar to provide all the information you will need about what is happening across the full 4 days of the biggest Rotorcraft event in the European aviation calendar. Darya Kalsi Wed, 23/07/2025 – 14:32

EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors 2025 – What’s Happening This Year The EASA Rotorcraft Symposium will take place on Monday 17 November and will be followed by European Rotors on 18-20 November – all in Cologne, Germany. If you are trying to decide which days to visit, this webinar will provide all the information you will need about what is happening across the full 4 days of the biggest Rotorcraft event in the European aviation calendar.  Questions taken live during the webinar  Darya Kalsi Wed, 23/07/2025 – 14:32

CEI 2025.02 — Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities: Information Security in Aviation EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2025.02Categories of Tasks: Information Security in AviationClosing Date: 16 September 2025 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit three to five Qualified Entities. Annalisa Farina Wed, 23/07/2025 – 15:00

During a press conference, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, presents 2025 first half-year results on July 22, 2025. Find all the documents of the press conference for download. Stéphane Fort +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90 stephane.fort@dassault-aviation.com Mathieu Durand +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88 mathieu.durand@dassault-aviation.com Louis Proisy +33 (0)1 47 11 59 51 louis.proisy@dassault-aviation.com

Dassault Aviation has learned with great emotion of the death of Alain Anziani, aged 74, after a courageous battle against illness. One of Dassault Aviation’s main plants, dedicated to the final assembly of Rafales and Falcons, is located in Mérignac, the town where Alain Anziani was mayor from 2014 to 2025. He was also president of the Bordeaux metropolitan area from 2020 to 2024, after serving as its first vice-president for six years. During these mandates, he was a key partner in the development of the aeronautics industry. For Dassault Aviation in Mérignac, the first major project was the creation…

The French Air Force and Space ambassadors head for Normandy for the Trouville-sur-Mer meeting (Calvados) on Sunday, July 27. After the beaches and temperatures of the South (Gruissan and Palavas-les-Flots, in particular), the ambassadors of the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace are heading for higher latitudes with this visit to Normandy! From the beaches of the tranquil seaside resort of Trouville-sur-Mer, Deauville’s “little sister”, holidaymakers and year-round residents alike will be able to admire the exploits of the Rafale Solo Display, the Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France and the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace aerobatic team.…

EASA finalises means of compliance for SAIL III unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), supported by the Airworthiness Task Force of the UAS Technical Body (TeB), has released comprehensive airworthiness guidance for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are not required to be certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part 21). Darya Kalsi Tue, 22/07/2025 – 17:22

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To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the town of Menton will be hosting a short airshow in early August 2025, which will delight holidaymakers and locals alike. Between a relaxing break on the beaches, an outing to the Serre de la Madone, a stroll along the seafront admiring the houses with their colorful facades, a visit to the shady parts of the medieval old town home to the Basilica of Saint-Michel or the Chapelle des Pénitents, you’re sure to want to take an hour or two to admire the azure blue sky? Because…

The traditional meeting in Palavas-les-Flots (Hérault department) takes place this year on Sunday July 20. A classic of the season! On Sunday July 20, summer visitors and locals alike will be able to admire the Alpha jets of the Patrouille de France and the Rafale Solo Display. As in previous years, tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the coastline to admire the French Air Force and Space Force aircraft from the nearby base at Salon-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône). On the ground, as every year, the event will offer the usual entertainment for Air Force and Space Force ambassador…

Night curfews are a strict business at airports across Europe. Fines can be levied against airlines and airports if aircraft arrive too early or too late without special permission. Just last month, a Condor flight was 30 seconds late, just 2,100 feet from touchdown when the clock struck 00:30. This month, an ANA flight had the opposite problem, it arrived in Frankfurt seconds too early and was forced to go around for a second landing attempt. This latest incident was brought to our attention by Discover Airlines pilot Ori Gross’ LinkedIn post. Luckily for ANA, the extra time before landing in…

EASA Issues SIB on Load Reduction Device Activation on LEAP Engines The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to help manage potential risks that might follow the activation of an engine Load Reduction Device (LRD) on aircraft powered by CFM LEAP engines.   Darya Kalsi Fri, 18/07/2025 – 16:41

In Paris, don’t miss a large-scale sound and light exhibition paying tribute to the “Little Prince”, the world’s most translated book. 300 million copies sold, 600 official translated versions, thousands of press articles devoted to the book and its author… Until the end of August 2025, exactly eighty-one years and one month after Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s disappearance in the Mediterranean, an immersive exhibition offers a chance to relive the saga of the man who went from being known as the “Little Man” to the “Little Prince”. It’s taking place at the Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center in the…

For this July 2025 issue, the editors of “Le Fana de l’Aviation” look back at the history of the Dewoitine D.520 and the 1975 Paris Air Show. For this summer’s issue, “Le Fana de l’Aviation” (issue 668) looks back at the history of the Dewoitine D.520 fighter (on the cover). It entered service in May 1940, but was produced in quantities too small to avoid defeat at the hands of the Messerschmitt – despite its good maneuverability. Based on the notebooks of the famous pre-war test pilot Marcel Doret, the editorial team details its design and development. Also, under the…

EASA Annual Safety Conference 2025 SAVE THE DATE for EASA’s Annual Safety Conference 2025! EASA’s Annual Safety Conference 2025 will take place as an in-person event in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 12-13. The theme for the conference is “Aviate-Navigate-Communicate – Safety Today, Safety Cross-Domain, Safety Tomorrow”. The event is being held in conjunction with Denmark’s EU presidency and in cooperation with the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority. Annalisa Farina Tue, 15/07/2025 – 14:48

On March 31st, 2024 at 05:27 local time, Ryanair’s first domestic flight in Morocco departed Marrakech, which was performed by the Boeing 737-8AS with registration EI-DHG. The aircraft covered flight FR6741 to Oujda, where it landed at 06:26 local time. Thus, Ryanair (FR/RYR) entered the Moroccan domestic market, the first European airline to do so. Agadir (AGA/GMAD), Beni-Mellal (BEM/GMMD), Dakhla (VIL/GMMH), Errachidia (ERH/GMFK), Essaouira (ESU/GMMI), Fes (FEZ/GMFF), Marrakech (RAK/GMMX), Nador (NDR/GMMW), Ouarzazate (OZZ/GMMZ), Oujda (OUD/GMFO), Rabat (RBA/GMME), Tangier (TNG/GMMT) and Tetuan (TTU/GMTN) are part of Ryanair’s schedule in Morocco, although not all airports have domestic service operated by the airline.…

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to deliver Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons designed to expand the payload and flexibility of the B-1 bomber fleet. Boeing says the pylons, which the company’s team designed and prototyped using independent research and development funds ahead of a formal Air Force request, will allow the […] The post Boeing to equip B-1 bombers with hypersonic-ready pylons first appeared on Defence Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators narrow the focus of their investigation on the crashed 787’s fuel cut off switches. Lufthansa has quite the week with a damaged A340 in need of an unpressurized transatlantic ferry flight, a diverted 747 in South America, and a loose cat locked in a lavatory. A young pilot flies to Antarctica without authorization, raising the ire of the Chilean government. A man is ingested by a Volotea A319 engine in Milan and the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the close call between a Delta A319 and a flight of T-38s in…

The historic town of Gruissan (Aude department) will host a meeting of Air and Space Force ambassadors on July 19, 2025. Between a hike in the Massif de la Clape (with its 15,000-hectare reserve), a visit to the Chapelle des Auzlis, a stroll in the Salin or a lazy day near the famous chalets sur pilotis (immortalized in the film “37°2 le matin”), Gruissan is offering a meeting this year! Taking place on July 19, 2025, it will feature the Rafale Solo Display and the Patrouille de France’s Alpha jets, as well as armed forces helicopter displays and numerous ground…

To celebrate the French national holiday, the traditional military ceremony of July 14th 2025 will take place on the Champs-Élysées from 9.55am to 12.00pm. The flypast will begin at around 10:25 a.m. with 70 aircraft, including 39 Dassault aircraft, presented in the following charts: • Opening: Patrouille de France with 8 Alpha Jets, “La grande dame” formation. • Air defense: 2 Rafale C, 1 Rafale B and 2 Mirage 2000-5. •Airborne deterrence: 4 Rafale B. • Air superiority: 1 Rafale C, 1 Rafale B and 2 Mirage 2000D. • Military air innovation: 2 Rafale and 1 Mirage 2000D. • Fighter training:…

A one-way or “kamikaze” drone has hit the major Russian aircraft plant in Taganrog, Rostov region, according to Militarnyi. Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova confirmed debris from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fell on the Beriev Aircraft Company, officially known as PJSC “Taganrog Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex named after G. M. Beriev” (TANTK Beriev). Kambulova claimed the […] The post Drone hits Russian aircraft plant in Taganrog first appeared on Defence Blog.

Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systèmes June 2025.

L3Harris Technologies has unveiled a teaser for what appears to be its newest weapon system: a compact cruise missile designed for precision strike missions. In a brief promotional video released this week, the company showcased glimpses of the missile’s streamlined design, accompanied by the tagline “Fly. Strike. Dominate.” The teaser concluded with the date “7.17.25,” […] The post L3Harris drops teaser for new weapon system first appeared on Defence Blog.

A Russian Geran drone crashed in Lithuania on Thursday after crossing into the country’s airspace from neighboring Belarus, Lithuanian defense officials confirmed. The Lithuanian military said the drone entered national airspace around 11:30 a.m. local time before going down. “We can confirm that there was an airspace violation, but from all indications, this appears to […] The post Russian drone crashes in Lithuania first appeared on Defence Blog.

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that production of the SCALP cruise missile resumed, marking the first new order in 15 years for the Franco-British precision weapon. The announcement came during Lecornu’s visit on July 9 to MBDA’s site in Stevenage, United Kingdom, alongside British Defence Secretary John Healey. MBDA, a joint venture between […] The post MBDA restarts SCALP/Storm Shadow missile production first appeared on Defence Blog.

According to the Swedish research firm Universum, Dassault Aviation remains in 4th position among the preferred companies according to engineering students in 2025, in France, whatever the business sector. Dassault Aviation continues to progress this year, reaching 17th position among the top employers for IT students, and becoming the 30th most popular company among future business school graduates. Between November 2024 and May 2025, Universum surveyed more than 23,000 students and future graduates at Bac+4 and Bac+5 levels at 171 schools in France.

Join us on July 15 for the Meeting Aérien du Barcarès, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, for a visit by Air Force and Space ambassadors. Just after the national holiday, it’s party time again for locals and holidaymakers in Barcarès (population just 10,000 in winter, 100,000 in summer). And what better way to mark the real start of the season than with an airshow, a long weekend when holidaymakers flock to the beaches of the Catalan coastline? Not to mention all the accompanying activities on the ground, especially for children, with stands and entertainment of all kinds… Absent from the seaside…

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed on Wednesday afternoon in Rajasthan’s Churu district, killing the pilot and sparking panic among villagers. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. local time near Bhanuda village. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a thick cloud of smoke rise into the sky. Initially, many residents […] The post Indian Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan first appeared on Defence Blog.

EASA steps up regulatory framework for Innovative Air Mobility The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has made a crucial step in establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Innovative Air Mobility (IAM), by introducing specific acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to the requirements for the operation of manned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA). Charalampos Ka… Tue, 08/07/2025 – 17:51

Singapore Airlines (SQ/SIA) currently has the longest commercial flight in the world, which is operated by an Ultra-Long Range version of the Airbus A350. The airline has held this record since the end of 2020, with the Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN/WSSS) – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) route. TOP 1 As you can see through our database, Singapore Airlines offers a daily frequency on this route with Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft configured for 161 passengers in two classes (67 seats in Business and 94 seats in Premium Economy). The SIN-JFK segment averages 18 hours, while the JFK-SIN…

Elon Musk has launched fresh criticism of America’s manned fighter jet programs, this time targeting President Donald Trump’s newly announced F-47 project. “Spending over a trillion dollars on a useless new crewed fighter plane instead of a drone program is severely undermining our national security,” Musk wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. […] The post Elon Musk calls Trump’s F-47 fighter “useless” first appeared on Defence Blog.

A comprehensive new report has uncovered how advanced Russian fighter jets used in devastating strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets are built with hundreds of Western-manufactured components. The 84-page study, published by the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO), provides evidence of war crimes committed using aircraft reliant on imported […] The post Report: Russian jets depend on Western electronics first appeared on Defence Blog.

We’ve been on flight decks, in maintenance hangars, at airshows, and built aviation Lego sets. Now, we’ve just ticked over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. Thank you to everyone who has watched, commented, and subscribed as we’ve strived to bring you unique, high quality aviation content.If you’re not yet a subscriber, here are some of our favorite videos to convince you to make the leap. Flying over the North Pole We join the Finnair crew from Tokyo to Helsinki to learn what it takes to operate a flight over the North Pole region. Dealing with GPS jamming We’re on the flight…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced the successful development and testing of an indigenous one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle, also known as a kamikaze drone. The kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for precision strikes, was developed through collaboration between the RTAF’s Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Air Force Academy, the Air Force Armaments Department, and […] The post Thailand unveils locally made kamikaze drone first appeared on Defence Blog.

Chinese state television has “inadvertently” shown rare footage of the production of its next-generation J-35 stealth fighter, providing the first public glimpse of the fifth-generation aircraft’s assembly line. The footage appeared during a segment on J-15T production, where several J-35 airframes—equipped with tail hooks and at various stages of construction—were visible in the background. Until […] The post China’s J-35 production caught on camera first appeared on Defence Blog.

2FA for DSx.Client is delayed to July 15th (initially planned July 8th).This new authentication process will impact all DSx.Client Care & Order Customers and Partners’ users.

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We have identified a misalignment between the declared supported platform under the System Requirements and the installer for Linux, where we stated RHEL 9.x as supported platform.RHEL 9 no longer bundles the necessary package to deploy applications built using legacy SysV init. 

19 year old Ethan Guo has been on a journey to fly solo around the world, attempting to be the youngest pilot to fly solo to all seven continents in his Cessna 182Q Skylane. But that journey came to abrupt halt last week when he was detained by Chilean authorities after what they’re calling an unauthorized flight to Antarctica. On 28 June, Guo departed Punta Arenas, ostensibly planning a flight to Argentina. But Guo then proceeded to Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport (TNM), the northernmost airport in Antarctica on King George Island. According to Guo’s lawyer, Karina Ulloa, who released…

The Prix du Livre de Géopolitique 2025 was awarded to Sophie Boisseau du Rocher and Christian Lechervy for their book L’Asie-Pacifique, nouveau centre du monde (Odile Jacob). A special prize was awarded to Thierry de Montbrial for his body of work. Under the patronage of Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, and supported by Dassault Aviation, the 12th Prix du Livre de Géopolitique took place on July 2 at the Hôtel Marcel Dassault, under the chairmanship of Jean-Yves Le Drian, personal representative of the President of the Republic in Lebanon, former French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs,…

Qantas (QF/QFA) has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a major milestone in the airline’s narrowbody fleet renewal. The aircraft, registered VH-OGA, is the first of 28 A321XLRs on firm order, with options on more. These aircraft will join the Qantas mainline fleet to offer improved range, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort on domestic and short-haul international routes.To reach its new home in Sydney, VH-OGA completed a multi-leg ferry flight from the Airbus facility in Hamburg (XFW), with a stopover in Bangkok (BKK) before continuing to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It was no ordinary delivery. The full delivery…