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On the evening of October 1, two Endeavor Air CRJ-900s operating for Delta Connection collided during low speed taxiing at New York’s La Guardia Airport just before 22:00 local time. Thankfully, only one minor injury was reported by a flight attendant on EDV5155. EDV5047 was taxiing to the gate after landing at La Guardia (LGA) from Charlotte, while EDV5155 was taxiing to the runway for departure to Roanoke. EDV5047 taxied on TWY B to TWY M and was crossing TWY A when it was struck by EDV5155 on TWY A. Based on visual evidence the departing CRJ’s right wing struck…

Odysséa race in aid of breast cancer research on October 4 and 5, 2025. For the 18th year running, the Dassault Group is taking part in the Odysséa race to support breast cancer research at the Gustave Roussy Institute. Alongside the 50,000 participants expected to take part, the event will be held on October 4 and 5, 2025, at the Château de Vincennes (94) for a 5 or 10 km run or walk, either on site or online.

Saint-Cloud, France, October 2, 2025 – On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft (AVSIMAR) program. A total of twelve aircraft are planned under this program, of which seven were previously ordered in December 2020. Dassault Aviation, together with the many French companies contributing to the Falcon programs, would like to thank the French Ministry for the Armed Forces, the French Navy and DGA for their confidence. The Falcon 2000 Albatros is equipped with a…

Late last week, our custom alert for “A380s near Tarbes” pinged with an interesting movement. MSN 114, the 100th A380 built and formerly operated by Malaysia Airlines, turned its transponder on for the first time in nearly three years. Why is it MSN 114, but only the 100th A380 built? Manufacturer serial numbers are assigned early in the production process and changes can result in aircraft being built out of sequence. For instance, the first A380 originally destined for FedEx was assigned MSN 037 before the airline canceled their order in 2006. A380 MSN 114 MSN 114 first flew in…

China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will operate regular flights to Latin America for the first time starting in December, with services from/to Shanghai.   On December 4th at 02:00 local time, China Eastern’s inaugural flight will depart from Pudong International Airport bound for Buenos Aires, where it will arrive the same day at 16:55 local time after a 29-hour flight. The entire route, Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires, around 19,700 kilometers, will be operated twice a week with Boeing 777-300(ER) aircraft configured for 316 passengers in three classes (6 seats in First, 52 seats in Business, and 258 seats in Economy). As…

Announcing the the controlled availability (CA) release of BIOVIA CISPro 2022 SP1 HF4

Dassault Aviation participated in the Monaco Yacht Show, which took place from September 24 to 27, 2025, at Port Hercule in the Principality of Monaco. Dassault Aviation booth: 1 model (1/20 scale): Falcon 6X 1 wall display of the Falcon range (1/48 scale)

This is a first! The civil security base in Nîmes-Garons (Gard department) will open its doors on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a flyover by the Patrouille de France to mark the event. There is plenty to see in Nîmes and the surrounding area: the amphitheater, Maison Carrée, Pont du Gard, Château de Montfrin, beautiful farmhouses, and more. But tourism isn’t the only attraction in the department, which is also home to aviation. Proof of this can be found in the activity at Nîmes-Garons Civil Airport, which is home to the city’s Civil Security Base, in the direction of Arles—not…

Condor Flugdienst GmbH (DE/CFG) has announced that in November 2025 it will operate the last scheduled flight in its history with a Boeing 757-300, closing a 35-year service of the 757 in its fleet, including the -200 and -300 versions. Boeing 757-200 Starting in 1990, Condor began to modernize and expand its fleet, adding its first Boeing 757-200 and Boeing 767-200 aircraft, initially operated by the production company Südflug, a subsidiary of the airline, which was fully integrated into Condor in the Fall 1992. The German airline’s first Boeing 757, registered as D-ABNA, made its maiden flight on February 26th,…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Nouvelair flight almost lands on top of an easyJet A320 in Nice. In Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Oslo, reported drone sightings put a halt to flights. And we spend a lot of time in the low cost segment of the industry with fresh bad news for Spirit Airlines, Frontier’s CEO hitting back at United’s CEO and Ryanair’s move to all-digital boarding passes. Plus, Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren and Jason are back from their schnitzel-stop tour of European low-cost carriers to fill us in on the state of long-haul, low-cost across the Atlantic. Helpful links for this…

We are providing this Technical Note to inform you about the release of BIOVIA Notebook 2025 SP1 which includes the following enhancements and fixed defects:

(Saint-Cloud, France, September 23, 2025) – Dassault Aviation today inaugurated a new facility, in Cergy, northwest of Paris. The opening ceremony, presided over by Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier, alongside the plant’s employees, was attended by Philippe Court, the Prefect of Val d’Oise, and numerous elected officials, including Valérie Pécresse, President of Paris Regional Council, Marie-Christine Cavecchi, President of Val d’Oise Departmental Council, and Jean-Paul Jardon, Mayor of Cergy and President of the Urban Community. Military authorities and representatives of the regional industrial ecosystem were also present. Éric Trappier stated: “This is Dassault Aviation’s first new production facility since the…

A Nouvelair A320 and easyJet A320 came incredibly close Sunday night in Nice when the arriving Nouvelair jet passed just a few feet above the easyJet plane lined up on the runway. Nouvelair performed a go-around and landed safely a short time later, while the easyJet flight returned to the gate and the flight was subsequently canceled. The French BEA has opened an investigation, classifying this as a serious incident. What the data tells us At approximately 21:32 UTC on 21 September, Nouvelair flight BJ586 from Tunis to Nice overflew easyJet flight U24706 as easyJet lined up to depart on…

On September 6th, Virgin Group achieved a significant milestone: its regional subsidiary in Oceania, Virgin Australia Regional, added its first Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet. The first leg At 10:52 local time on September 3rd, Virgin Australia’s newest addition departed from São José dos Campos, where Embraer’s main factory in Brazil is located. The aircraft in question, with registration VH-E2A, thus began its long delivery flight to Australia, which lasted almost a week. São José dos Campos (SJK/SBSJ) – Willemstad (CUR/TNCC), in Curaçao, marked the first leg of the flight, flying over Brazil and Venezuela. It was just over a…

We’re excited to introduce our new dual-band receiver for better flight tracking in the United States. Our new dual-band receiver combines an ADS-B 1090 MHz and UAT 978 MHz receiver in one unit, making it easier to track even more aircraft in the US.Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) signals broadcast on 1090 MHz are how we track the vast majority of flights on Flightradar24. Due to the volume of aircraft in the United States, Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) broadcasting on 978 MHz was developed as an alternative primarily for general aviation aircraft operating only below 18,000 feet. With more than 200,000…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Spirit Airlines crew is slow to respond to a New York Center controller while in the same airspace as Air Force One, leading to some choice words from the controller. We break down what happened over Long Island. Spirit Airlines tells its pilots union that it needs to find $100 million in savings by October 1 or risk seeking bankruptcy court invalidation of their contract. Meanwhile, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says United isn’t interested in Spirit’s assets. The US Department of Transportation terminates Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture, effective 1 January 2026.…

Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience by taking part in the 2025 Paris-Le Bourget AeroRun! Following the success of the first edition, which attracted 1,500 participants, come and take part in this 10 km race, organized in an exceptional setting on the tarmac of the historic Paris-Le Bourget airport on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The AéroRun, in the heart of the legendary Le Bourget airport, is much more than just a race. It is a total immersion in the history of aviation, where participants, in a festive and friendly atmosphere, tread the runways that have seen iconic aircraft take off.…

Grundfos Chooses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform on the Cloud for Its Sustainable Business Transformation

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NCC Moves to the Cloud with Dassault Systèmes to Turn Cutting-Edge Research and Technology into Industrial Impact

See you on September 27 for the 29th edition of the Saint-Jean-de-Luz air show, a classic end-of-season event. An event that will celebrate its 29th edition in 2025! Suffice to say that the residents of Saint-Jean-de-Luz are regulars at this Air and Space Force show, which is unlike any other, with its village of stands along the promenade, Air and Space Force podium trucks, Cirfa recruitment stands for the various branches of the armed forces, the Patrouille de France shop, goodie stalls, and more. For the 2025 edition, nearly a hundred members of the armed forces (pilots, mechanics, drivers, technicians,…

Filmed during the Paris Air Show – Le Bourget 2025 on Friday, which was dedicated to students, the new Young Talents video showcases eight of our apprentices and interns. Supported by our partner K53 Production, these young people, from our sites in Mérignac (33), Saint-Cloud (92), Seclin (59), Istres (13) and Cergy (95), represent a wide range of professions, from design, manufacturing, IT and data to maintenance and customer service: Matéo, 18, apprentice in Maintenance in Operational Condition (MOC); Chloé, 19, apprentice aircraft mechanic; Brian, 20, apprentice in metallography and fractography; Adèle, 21, apprentice design office engineer; Valentin, 21, apprentice…

Building on the success of the 707, the Boeing 727 entered commercial service on February 1st, 1964 with Eastern Air Lines. Nearly 1,900 units were produced between 1963 and 1984, when it was replaced by newer models of the Boeing 737 and the all-new 757. Over the years, passenger airlines began to retire their Boeing 727s from service, to be replaced by more modern aircraft. This meant that several Boeing 727s became available for use, with cargo airlines keen to incorporate the workhorse into their fleets. At the time of publication, around 15 Boeing 727-200s are part of cargo airlines…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by The Up Front editor-in-chief John Walton to discuss the peculiar nature of the Premium Economy cabin on Air Côte d’Ivoire’s new A330neo and the wider issues with cabin certification across the industry. Russian drones enter Polish airspace, triggering a response from NATO and shifting flights further from the border. A WestJet 737 suffers a hard landing at SXM. The NTSB releases its preliminary report on the Delta flight 56 turbulence incident. EMAS makes two saves in one day. And the Spanish airports authority hits back at Ryanair. Helpful links for this…

On Sunday, September 21, the 2025 edition of the Chartres Air Show is set to take place, with an impressive lineup and numerous activities on the ground. Following the success of the 2023 edition, the new edition of the Chartres Air Show promises to be even more exciting, “filled with adrenaline, emotion, and a passion for aviation,” according to the organizers. On the ground, there will be a multitude of stands run by associations, manufacturers, craftsmen, schools, representatives of the aviation and defense industries, as well as all kinds of activities scattered throughout an exhibitors’ village, highlighting themes such as…

Second B-21 Enters Flight Test In Palmdale hockensmithawi… Thu, 09/11/2025 – 18:36 The B-21 Raider program completed the first flight of a second airborne test aircraft in Palmdale, California on Sept. 11, clearing a key milestone a month before the 10-year anniversary of the U.S. Air Force contract award to Northrop Grumman.Witnesses posted video on social media showing the B-21 flight-test aircraft passing overhead with wheels retracted and followed by a Lockheed Martin F-16 chase plane.“We can now expedite critical evaluations of mission systems and weapons capabilities, directly supporting the strategic deterrence and combat effectiveness envisioned for this aircraft,” Air…

Editor’s note: We were interested in the differences between operating the Boeing 737 NG and the 737 MAX. A pilot for a European airline with experience in the 737 NG and 737 MAX shares this report. New generation aircraft such as those of the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families are vital to the continued profitability of the airlines that operate them, as well as the industry’s overall drive towards a lower carbon footprint. The Boeing 737-8, -8-200, -9 and the upcoming -7 and -10 are examples. The MAX family are modified variants of the successful Boeing 737 ‘Next…

We have identified a failure during the generation of the “Execution Approval Report”. This functionality is delivered as part of the Compose collection. 

On August 22nd, 2025, Air Mauritius’ new ATR 72-600 landed at Plaisance Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, located in the capital of Mauritius, from Toulouse on a long delivery flight. Although it had arrived from the French city, where new ATR 72s are usually delivered from the factory, the nine-year-old aircraft had been parked at Toulouse Francazal Airport since October 2023. This ATR 72-600, with serial number 1316, was manufactured in Toulouse and made its maiden flight on April 4th, 2016. During May of that year, the aircraft served as an ATR 72 demonstrator, being part of the exhibition tour…

Here’s a work on the tricolor armed deployment signed by an Air and Space painter, highlighting France’s role in the Indo-Pacific region. Attention art lovers… For this work by the Air & Space artist Lapin, we’re heading for the antipodes! The artist has decided to delve into the inner workings of the French Air and Space Force in action in the Indopacific, thousands of kilometers from Paris. The result is a meticulous reconstruction of the Pegasus mission, including the deployment activities of the Rafale and other A330 MRTT Phénix and A400M Atlas aircraft in this part of the world. From…

The Roanne Airshow (Loire department) returns on September 13 and 14, 2025, for its 51st edition, reflecting the city’s strong aeronautical roots. With 300 volunteers and 20,000 spectators expected, the Roanne air show is making a comeback two years after celebrating its 50th anniversary. Organized by the Inter-Club Aéronautique du Roannais (which brings together seven member clubs), this year’s event offers a high-level program and lineup. Judge for yourself: the Alpha jets of the Patrouille de France, the Rafale Solo Display, the Cessna 170, the Tracker T-24, the Breguet Alizé, the SH25, the Discus, a demonstration entitled “la Navette bretonne”…

Come to Limousin on September 13 and 14 for a grand aviation festival in the spirit of the 1950s. The theme for the 2025 edition is “What if we flew?” True to rural traditions, the Légend’Air meeting (not to be confused with Air Legend), which takes place at the Maryse Bastié aerodrome in Saint-Junien (87), offers a delightful selection of activities, including aerial demonstrations (aerobatics, acrobatic patrols, historic aircraft), static displays (training aircraft, vintage vehicles, stands run by artists and aeronautical associations), vintage vehicle parades, concerts, and first flights. The theme for this year’s event is “What if we flew?”,…

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…

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…

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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…

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

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

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…

Announcing the release of BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot 2025 HF1

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…

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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…

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.…

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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…

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…

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.