The Future Of First Class? The Seats Could Be Next To Economy
Up to now, cabin classes have always stayed very separate. Economy fliers rarely get to see the benefits…
Ryanair Posts $990 Million Loss After Most Challenging Year Yet
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has posted its largest annual loss to date. The airline group logged a full-year…
America’s New Air Force One Boeing 747s Have Been Delayed
With Boeing’s dispute with interiors contractor GDC Technics still ongoing, it was almost inevitable that the delivery of…
Global Eagle Moves Closer To Bringing LEO Connectivity To Aviation
Global Eagle has announced this week that it has achieved a crucial milestone in its bid to bring…
Portugal Confirms UK Travelers Will Be Able To Enter The Country
British holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief as news has come that Portugal will indeed open up…
This Clever Seat Could Be The Economy Class Of The Future
When Adient Aerospace took over LIFT by EnCore, it didn’t just rebadge the economy class seat. Adient undertook…
The A321XLR Could Change The Shape Of Long Haul Flying Forever
The rise of the long-haul narrowbody is set to get hotter as the A321XLR nears entry into service.…
Game Changing? British Airways Trials 25 Second COVID-19 Test
British Airways has become the first airline in the world to trial a game changing new technology that…
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 66: UK Green List, Malaysia Airlines A380 Retirement
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
El Al Passenger Films Rockets Being Intercepted Over Tel Aviv
As the rocket assault on Israel continued last night, air traffic has again been impacted by the disruption.…
Boeing & Airbus Challenger? Russia’s MC-21 Begins Mass Production
During an annual report presentation to the Russian State Duma, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin laid out his intention…
The Story Of The Boeing 720
The Boeing 720 was a bit of an unusual aircraft in the Boeing lineup. For a start, it…
Air France And Airbus Face Manslaughter Charges For Deadly 2009 Crash
Air France and Airbus are looking likely to have to stand trial for the crash of an aircraft…
Israel’s Air Traffic Impacted By Rocket Attacks
Overnight, Israel came under a missile attack. More than 1,000 rockets were fired from Gaza, targeting major cities…
Why Each Model Of The Embraer E2 Series Has Its Own Wing Design
When Embraer redesigned the E-Jet family, it wanted to create the very best regional jet it could possibly…
Antonov An-124 Overruns The Runway In Sao Paulo
***Update 05/12/2021 @ 14:00 – Added statement from airline*** An Antonov cargo plane has overshot the end of…
One Seat – Three Cabins: The Future Of Long-Haul Narrowbody
Airliners are expensive to fit out, and reconfiguring the balance of economy and premium seating is a costly…
Emirates’ President Thoughts On The Future Of The A380
Despite the global fleet of A380s shrinking significantly over the past year, one airline stands by its huge…
What Happened To Corsair’s Boeing 747 Aircraft?
For a relatively small airline, Corsair was a pretty prolific user of the Boeing 747 family of aircraft.…
Why Do Angled Aircraft Seats Have A Three-Point Seatbelt?
Most aircraft seats rely on a simple lap belt to keep passengers safe during the flight. But in…
This Economy Class Seat Allows You To Full Stretch Out – With A Catch!
Well-known aviation design firm Zodiac Aerospace highlighted its creativity at the 2018 Crystal Cabin Awards with its Eco…
Why The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Has A Head-Up Display
The 787 brought the best of Boeing’s expertise in aerospace together with some of the most cutting-edge technology…
The Airline Startups Finding Opportunity In A Crisis
You wouldn’t think in the midst of a pandemic, launching a new airline would be a good idea.…
Icelandic Startup Play To Receive Its First Jet Within Weeks
Icelandic startup PLAY is set to receive its first aircraft in the coming weeks. An A321neo will arrive…