An Airline In Transition: The Pegasus Airlines Fleet In 2022
Pegasus Airlines’ fleet is presently in flux, with the Turkish low-cost carrier looking to transition to a single-manufacturer…
G-VIIO: What Happened To British Airways’ Fire-Damaged 777?
In September 2015, a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER registered as G-VIIO experienced an engine fire in Las Vegas,…
Thunderbird: How Heroic Flying Saved A UK Town From A Plane Crash In 1944
Every September, the South Oxfordshire market town of Wallingford remembers a display of heroic Second World War airmanship…
Back In The Skies: The South African Airways Fleet In 2022
Last year, South African Airways restarted operations after a tumultuous period of financial uncertainty. It did so with…
Omicron Hits Lufthansa Cargo’s Frankfurt Freight Operations
In recent months, the spread of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has caused extensive disruption to air…
RoyalJet Adds To Its Boeing Business Jet Fleet
UAE-based luxury charter operator RoyalJet has expanded its fleet by acquiring another private aircraft. The machine comes from…
A Look At United Airlines’ Enormous Fleet In 2022
United Airlines is one of the largest carriers in the world by fleet size. The Chicago-headquartered Star Alliance…
Need To Move A Huge Load? Airbus Will Now Fly It On A Beluga
Airbus’ ‘Beluga’ outsize cargo aircraft are well known for their unorthodox shape and high capacity. The manufacturer used…
Which Canadian Airlines Still Fly The Saab 340?
Today marks 39 years since the Saab 340 made its first flight on January 25th, 1983. The Swedish…
On This Day In 1947: Croydon Airport’s Douglas C-47 Crash
Today marks 75 years since the last major accident at London’s former Croydon Airport. On January 25th, 1947,…
All-Narrowbody Giant: The Southwest Airlines Fleet In 2022
Last year marked half a century since Southwest Airlines commenced operations. In the five decades that have followed,…
Asiana Airlines Is Upcycling Used Uniforms Into Laptop Sleeves
Asiana Airlines has found a novel and sustainable use for its old uniforms. Instead of simply throwing the…
Fast But Thirsty: A Look At Convair’s 990 ‘Coronado’
The early years of the jet age were dominated in the US by the Boeing 707 and Douglas…
Two IndiGo Flights Avoid Mid-Air Collision In Bangalore
Earlier this month, two IndiGo flights came close to experiencing a mid-air collision after departing Bangalore. The jets…
Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week
Hello and welcome to the 44th iteration of Simple Flying’s ‘Sunday Reads’ weekly digest. We hope you’ve had…
Lufthansa Expected To Take 40% Stake In Italy’s ITA Soon
Reports are beginning to emerge that German flag carrier Lufthansa may announce a 40% acquisition of new Italian…
Pakistan International Airlines’ Return To Europe Hits A Snag
* Article updated 24/01/2022 09:57 UTC with a statement from PIA * Pakistan International Airlines has now been…
The Story Of Italian Airline Meridiana
Former Italian carrier Meridiana came into existence in the early 1990s, and had an operational history that spanned…
Big Growth Planned: The Wizz Air Fleet In 2022
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air has stood out for its growth strategy. Despite the…
How A Microburst Brought Down An Aeroméxico Connect Jet In 2018
Modern aircraft are designed to be able to operate under a degree of weather-induced stress. This is why…
American Airlines Saw A $921 Million Loss In The Last Quarter Of 2021
American Airlines has released its financial results for both the fourth quarter of 021 and the year as…
London Stansted: The UK’s Designated Destination For Hijacks
Situated around 70 km (43.5 miles) north of London, Stansted Airport (STN) is a key hub for low-cost…
200+ Twinjets: The Shenzhen Airlines Fleet In 2022
Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines is one of two Star Alliance members based in the world’s most populous country.…
Emirates Boeing 777 Faces Control Problems Flying To San Francisco
* Article updated 14:25 UTC 20/01/2022 regarding Emirates’ US schedules * An Emirates Boeing 777 flying to the…