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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 214: Rain Grounds Emirates, Iran Crisis Diversions
Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week.
Airlines Reroute Flights Again As Iran Shuts Airspace For Israel Retaliatory Strike
While some airlines have returned to Iran's airspace, others have maintained avoidance as tensions continue to rise in the region.
China Southern Airlines Cancels Inaugural Beijing-Tehran Direct Flight Due To Iran Israel Crisis
After the inaugural flight to Tehran was postponed by one day, China Southern completed the inaugural flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How Far Can A Shahed-149 Drone Fly? A Closer Look At Iran's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
A quick look at growing Iranian drone capabilities.
World's Airlines Continue To Navigate Route Disruption From Iran-Israel Conflict
Some airlines are continuing to reroute air traffic while others have resumed normal flights following Iran's missile attack on Israel.
EASA Advises Airlines To Exercise Caution In Airspace Over Middle East Conflict
The latest advisory came after Iran launched rockets and drones into the territory of Israel.
Breaking: Numerous Flights Canceled After Israel Shuts Down Airspace Due To Iranian Drone Strike
Iranian drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attacks have forced multiple nations to close their skies.
Austrian Airlines Suspends Flights & Others Avoid Iranian Airspace As Tensions Mount
The airline had maintained its Iran schedule despite Lufthansa halting flights earlier this month.
Lufthansa Suspends Flights To Tehran Amidst Threats Of Conflict With Israel
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have made significant changes to flight schedules to Tehran, Iran.
US & Argentina Raise Venezuelan Airspace Ban With ICAO
Both governments have reportedly called for the reopening of Venezuela's airspace.
US Boeing 747 Seizure Leads Venezuela To Ban Argentina's Aircraft From Airspace
The Venezuelan government retaliated after the Argentinian authorities transferred a Boeing 747-300 to the United States, which was later scrapped.
42 Years Of Flight: A Look At The Operators Still Flying The Airbus A310 In 2024
More than four decades after its first flight, the Airbus A310 remains in service today, taking on new roles across the globe.
Still Flying Strong: The State Of The Airbus A340 In 2024
Less than 80 Airbus A340s are listed as active worldwide, with airlines in Europe and Iran being the largest operators of the type.
Iran Air Airbus A300 Diverts To Tabriz Reporting Smoke In The Cockpit
An Iran Air Airbus A300 was forced to divert due to smoke in the cockpit.
Rare: 4 Airlines Operate Passenger Airbus A300 Flights To Istanbul
Istanbul is far from glossy new aircraft and is all the more exciting for it.
Why 20 Aircraft Went Off Course Over Iraqi Airspace
GPS spoofing has led over 20 planes to veer off course in Middle Eastern airspace.
Iran Air Looks To Unground 7 Aircraft
With spare parts becoming increasingly sparse due to ongoing sanctions, Iran has expanded its domestic engineering capabilities.
Ukraine Will Take Iran To The International Court Of Justice Over Boeing 737 Downing
The accident led to the death of 176 people onboard the aircraft.
More Diverse Than Most: The Iran Air Fleet In 2023
The Iranian flag carrier's fleet consists of a curious mixture of old and new aircraft types.