International Civil Aviation Morning News | Passengers were terrified when the window frame of the plane almost fell off during the flight! Malaysia Airlines will buy more A330neos
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Civil Aviation Resources Network, July 3, 2025: Civil Aviation News Breakfast provides you with timely and high-quality civil aviation information!
1. The window frame of the passenger plane almost fell off during the flight, causing panic among passengers
On Tuesday (July 1), a window frame of the Indian SpiceJet SG1080 flight suddenly loosened and almost fell off during its flight from Goa to Pune, causing panic among passengers. The video shot by the passengers on board showed that the window frame of the aircraft was obviously displaced. SpiceJet said that the cabin pressure remained normal at the time of the incident and passenger safety was not affected.
2. Airbus to sell more A330neo aircraft to Malaysia Airlines
Industry sources revealed on Wednesday (July 2) that Airbus is expected to receive orders from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) for more A330neo long-range aircraft. MAG may announce the order during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to France later this week. In 2022, MAG ordered 20 A330neos, with an option to purchase 20 more.
3. Iraq will open three major airports this year
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport confirmed on Wednesday that it plans to open three major airports this year, namely Mosul International Airport, Karbala International Airport and Nasiriyah International Airport. Iraq has formulated a number of plans to support the growth of the country's civil aviation industry, including the construction of airports.
4. Spain approves 351 million euros in airport investment to accelerate the pace of upgrades
On July 1, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved 351 million euros for additional investment in Spanish airports. The new funding will help adapt airport infrastructure to the latest regulatory requirements, enhance security and cybersecurity, improve passenger experience and reduce operational shocks from terminal upgrades.
5. Aircraft seat shortages further exacerbate aviation supply chain issues
Persistent supply chain bottlenecks in aircraft interiors (especially high-end seats) are exacerbating delivery delays for global aircraft manufacturers and airlines, sparking passenger frustration and leading to higher ticket prices. Industry insiders said that the fragmented seat manufacturing industry, coupled with labor shortages, complex designs and certification barriers, has become a weak link in the global aviation supply chain.
6. The U.S. Senate passed a bill to support air traffic control reforms with $12.5 billion in funding
The U.S. Senate passed a budget bill on Tuesday that included $12.5 billion for air traffic control upgrades, which will be allocated to radar system replacements, runway safety technology, and continued modernization of FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) infrastructure. The bill will need to be approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
7. Ryanair's passenger volume in June reached 19.9 million, an increase of 3%
In June, Ryanair transported a total of 19.9 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 3%; the passenger load factor was 95%, unchanged year-on-year. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Ryanair canceled more than 800 flights that month.
8. Atlas Air warns that the shortage of freighters will continue until 2040
Michael Steen, CEO of Atlas Air, said that in the next decade or so, freight airlines will face a shortage of wide-body freighter capacity. Steen believes that the growth of wide-body freighter capacity will be difficult to keep up with demand growth because airlines need to retire old aircraft and there is a lack of new aircraft entering the market.