Flying MagazineMeg Godlewski

USIM repurposed from airline aviation-English training to general aviation pilot curriculum

The USIM program—originally used to teach airline pilots aviation English—is now being adapted for university-level training and tailored to general aviation pilots. The update positions USIM as a broader flight-skill and language-support tool beyond airline-specific onboarding pathways.

2026-06-20T05:08:36.658017-07:00
One Mile at a TimeBen Schlappig

After Weeks Of Issues, United's Special New Dreamliner Returns To Boeing

By One Mile at a Time: United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 with the United Elevate interiors is returning to Boeing, after over two weeks of operational issues.

2026-06-19T20:53:36.886933-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Dassault completes Falcon 10X first flight

By FlightGlobal: Maiden sortie of new ultra-long-range business jet lasted 2h 30min. Dassault Aviation has completed the maiden sortie of its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00
AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania

By Aviacionline: Canada Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania The route to the European country is part of the summer programming for the Canada-based company viernes 19 de junio de 2026 12:43 Edgardo Gimenez Mazó Contando la aviación desde marzo del año 2000.

Also: Breitflyte
2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00
BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

Avelo Airlines Launches New Service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

By Breitflyte: Avelo Airlines has today announced the start of new service to/from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with nonstop service to New Haven, Connecticut and Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina.

Also: Cranky Flier
2026-06-19T14:52:04.011498-07:00
M&A   Airlines  
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Norse Atlantic details take-up from rights issue

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian budget carrier had offered new shares as well as conversion of bonds. Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic has disclosed that 78.8% of the subscription rights for its recent new share issue were validly exercised.

2026-06-19T15:08:17.145474-07:00
BloombergKate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Ryanair Extends CEO Michael O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc, the largest discount carrier in Europe, is extending the contract of brash Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary until 2032 and giving the billionaire an opportunity to earn another massive payout.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00