Aviation Daily Digest — July 5, 2026

# Aviation Daily Digest — July 5, 2026

Your daily 60-second briefing for pilots, drone operators and aviation pros — auto-aggregated from the industry's top sources.

Top stories

• Here's Why US Marine F-35B Pilots Quit For Airline Jobs Paying Roughly Double — Simple Flying. Like other service branches and other professional air forces, the Marines are facing issues retaining their trained fast jet pilots.
• The Tiny Fin You'll Never Notice From Your Window Seat That Could Quietly Save Delta Air Lines Millions — Simple Flying. Delta is further cutting fuel burn by adding fins on the rear fuselage of its 737s.
• Why Premium Economy Award Tickets Are Quietly Becoming The Smartest Use Of Frequent Flyer Points In 2026 — Simple Flying. If you have plenty of milage points in the bank, premium economy may be the wisest way to spend your savings. This is exactly why
• How Many Miles Per Gallon Does An F-22 Raptor Actually Get In Supercruise? — Simple Flying. How efficient is an F-22 at Mach 1.5? The Raptor gets just 0.30 MPG in supercruise, but the number tells a bigger story.
• Flyovers, Paint Jobs & Art In The Skies: How Aviation Is Celebrating America’s 250th — Simple Flying. Massive military flyovers, a coast-to-coast livery showcase and a six-hour drawing in the sky celebrate America's 250th birthday.
• What Squawk Code 7600 Means & Why It Is More Common Than Passengers Realize — Simple Flying. What is the meaning behind this particular squawk code?
• The Last Lockheed L‑1011 TriStar Still Airworthy — Simple Flying. A closer look at the story behind the world's last Tristar, and what the future holds for this unique aircraft.
• The Salaries Of Pilots Flying For These 5 US Airlines In 2026 — Simple Flying. Airlines have clear, structured pay scales.
• America 250 Takes Flight: The Stunning Airline Liveries Celebrating The USA’s 250th Birthday — Simple Flying. From decals to full liveries, airlines like Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, and Allegiant are paying tribute to America's historic milestone.
• Sold In 2023: Saudia Denies Links To 5 Boeing 777s Reportedly Smuggled Into Iran — Simple Flying. Saudia has defended its transaction in selling five Boeing 777-200s to a company outside the Kingdom.

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