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Nabeel Shaikh-

Nabeel Shaikh

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About Nabeel Shaikh

Journalist - A computer science major at UCLA, Nabeel joins the Simple Flying team with a passion for engineering and travel. He is particularly interested in the technical side of aviation. Based in California, United States

Latest Articles

A front view of an F-22 Raptor.
Top 5: The World's Most Expensive Fighter Jets

Some of the most capable, and costly, aircraft ever built.

An F-18 Hornet rockets down the deck of an aircraft carrier.
A Precise Art: How Do Fighter Jets Land On Aircraft Carriers?

A closer look at some of the most capable airplanes ever engineered land at sea.

Many planes parked at Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Malmi: What Happened To Helsinki's Former Main Airport?

A closer look at the story behind Helsinki-Malmi Airport and why it closed.

A business jet with winglets being pushed back by a vehicle.
The Advantages Of Winglets On Private Jets

The slight curve at the end of certain jets' wings serves an important purpose.

San Francisco Airport Gate Lineup
San Francisco International Airport: Which Airlines Use Which Terminal?

Taking a closer look at one of the West Coast's biggest hubs.

A windsock blowing against a dusty backdrop.
How Can Dust Storms Affect Aircraft Operations?

Airplanes are very susceptible to certain forces of nature.

Two Pilots at the controls of a cockpit.
NFL
From The Field To The Flight Deck: How NFL Player Kevin Houser Became An Airline Captain

Taking a closer look at an unconventional career story.

Denver International Airport's Security Queue.
How Much Do Airport Security Scanners Cost?

A closer look at just how expensive it is to keep our airports safe.

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900.
The Unlikely Role Played By Alaska Airlines In Bringing The Cold War To An End

The airline flew 82 passengers on a historic "Friendship Flight" 30 years ago.

A Silver City Douglas C-47B Skytrain in the sky.
Silver City Airways: The Airline That Flew A Million Cars

Taking a closer look at the airline that flew cars across the English Channel.

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 at an LAX gate.
A Look At Delta Air Lines' Exclusive Porsche Transfer Service

The airline offers a surprise transfer service for some of its customers.

A panoramic view of Brussels Airport's Runway.
The Precise Art Of Managing Grass Length At Airports

There is a very good reason for the finely trimmed grass at most airports.

WestJet Boeing 787
Humor In The Skies: The Funniest Crew Announcements

Here are some of the funniest announcements in the sky we have seen.

Inside Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2.
Minimum Connection Times: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

A few tips and tricks on how to navigate a tight connection.

A Delta flight attendant provides meal and beverage service.
A Different Sensation In The Air: How Flying Impacts Our Taste Buds

A closer look at why food tastes so much blander in the sky.

A Cape Air Tecnam P2012 Traveller parked at an airfield.
Small But Mighty: A Guide To Montana's Dawson Community Airport

A closer look at the smallest airport in the United States.

American Airlines Airbus A321 landing at LAX
American Airlines Airbus A321 Returns To Gate After Mechanical Failure

Passengers say that they saw flames under the wing of the aircraft.

AirSerbia Airbus A320-200 YU-APK
Air Serbia Receives 3rd Airbus A320 & Wet Leases Wamos Air A330-300

The Serbian flag carrier is expanding its fleet.

Alaska Airlines in flght
Woman Zip Tied On Alaska Airlines Flight From San Francisco After Altercation With Crew

The woman cursed at a flight attendant and threatened to kill him.

Aeroflot Boeing 777
Sri Lanka Guarantees Safety & Freedom Of Russian Aircraft

The country's transport minister said that he would not arrest any Russian aircraft.

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