What Is Next For Lufthansa’s Long Haul Fleet?
German flag carrier Lufthansa is in the process of modernizing its long-haul fleet. While it felt the coronavirus…
Why The Larger Boeing 707 Had Fewer Seats Than The 737 MAX
American manufacturer Boeing has been an industry-leading producer of commercial aircraft for several decades. Its first jetliner, the…
The Story Of Icelandair’s Fokker 50 Fleet
Icelandic flag carrier Icelandair is known for its Boeing-dominated fleet of twin-engine jetliners. These include designs from the…
Nearly 40 Years On The Clock: The Oldest Active Boeing 767s
Later this year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Boeing 767’s first-ever test flight, which took place…
Flying Without Hydraulics: 32 Years Since The Crash Of United Flight 232
Yesterday marked the 32nd anniversary of the crash of United Airlines flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa. More…
Why AirAsia Is Still Waiting For Its Recovery To Begin
Like many airlines worldwide, Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia is looking ahead to the clearer skies of post-pandemic aviation.…
Wizz Air: Things Will Be Back To Normal Next Summer
Since the start of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one of the biggest questions in aviation (and indeed) generally…
Japanese Jumbos: A Look At JAL’s Extensive Former 747 Fleet
Earlier this year, Simple Flying took a look at which airlines have operated the most aircraft from Boeing’s…
What Is The SkyTeam Alliance?
SkyTeam is one of the world’s three major airline alliances, and the youngest in terms of its launch…
Wizz Underestimated The Challenges Of Norway
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is an airline that operates a widespread model of expansion. Indeed, some of…
Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week
Another seven days of fascinating aviation news are in the books, and, once again, it’s time to take…
Garuda Indonesia Faces $2.4bn Loss
With the airline industry proving a challenging and unpredictable market for airlines worldwide, Garuda Indonesia lost more than…
American Airlines Commits To Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets By 2035
With environmental considerations playing an increasingly important role in airlines’ future plans, American Airlines has published its latest…
The Canadair North Star: Canada’s Upgraded DC-4
The Douglas DC-4 was an important aircraft at the end of and after the Second World War. The…
The Aer Lingus Fleet In 2021
This year saw Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus celebrate 85 years since commencing services in May 1936. The…
The Story of TAP Air Portugal’s Boeing 747 Fleet
Portuguese flag carrier TAP has served the West-European country since 1945. During this time, the airline has operated…
Is Biden About To Cancel The Entry Ban From Europe?
A key debate throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been the matter of reopening travel between Europe and…
United Airlines Sends Engine Failure 777 To The Mojave Desert
You may remember that, in February this year, a United Airlines Boeing 777 suffered a spectacular engine failure…
What Happened To Korean Air’s Passenger Boeing 747-400s?
Korean Air is known for being a rare operator of the passenger-carrying version of Boeing’s 747-8. However, this…
The Virgin Group Airlines: A Summary
The Virgin Group is a company that has its fingers in many pies. Since its inception, it has…
Will Supersonic Aircraft Ever Have A Place In The Cargo Industry?
The return of commercial supersonic air travel took a significant step towards becoming a reality this year, when…
The Curious Case Of The Diaper Disposed On A United Airlines Flight
In a bizarre turn of events, reports have emerged that a United passenger has been placed on the…
French Polynesian Quadjets: The Story Of Air Tahiti Nui’s Airbus A340s
French Polynesia’s remote location in the South Pacific Ocean means that long-haul aircraft are a must for its…
What Happened To airBaltic’s Boeing 737s?
We recently took a look at all-Airbus A220 operator and Latvian flag carrier airBaltic’s turboprop years. While these…