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Joanna Bailey

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Editor -  Joanna has worked in publishing for more than a decade and is fast becoming a go-to source for commercial aviation analysis. Providing commentary for outlets including the BBC, CNBC, Reuters Thomson and others, she works closely with IATA, AviaDev and various airlines and suppliers to get the inside track on the global marketplace.
Four seasons A321LR private Jet
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Bewildering: Inside Four Seasons’ A321LR Private Jet ($170,000 A Ticket!)

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 5, 2021
While we’re all keenly awaiting the end of travel restrictions, Four Seasons is gearing up to implement its…
Air France 777 vandalized
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Breaking: Air France 777 Vandalized At Paris Airport

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 5, 2021
An Air France Boeing 777 has been vandalized by environmental protesters at Paris’ Charles De Gaulle Airport. A…
Chris Moore - President SD Business Aviation with SD Fuselage Mounted Antenna from the Plane Simple antenna portfolio-X4
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Satcom Direct: Simply Certain About Certus

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 4, 2021
Satcom Direct is ushering in a new era for business aviation connectivity. In February 2020, the business aviation…
Lufthansa A380 retirement
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The Future Looks Dark For Lufthansa’s A380 Fleet

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 4, 2021
Lufthansa’s financial report issued today has highlighted the impact of the 2020 crisis on the shape and size…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 56: IATA’s Grim 2021 Predictions, Berlin Terminal 5 Closes

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 4, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
ACJ330neo
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Stunning: Inside An Airbus A330neo Private Jet Concept

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 4, 2021
What could be better than a VIP configured Airbus A220 for private use? Why, an A330neo private jet,…
Lufthansa Business Class
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Lufthansa To Launch New Business Class On 787s Or A350s

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 4, 2021
With the delays to the 777X first deliveries now confirmed by Boeing, the Lufthansa Group has been reassessing…
British Airways, Airbus A350, Accra
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British Airways Backtracks On Summer London Gatwick-Accra Move

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 3, 2021
British Airways has updated its schedule for the summer season and will no longer be flying to Accra…
United A321XLR
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Boeing Employee Brings Up Potential Airbus A321XLR Safety Issue

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 3, 2021
A director for Boeing has responded to a consultation document regarding Special Conditions proposed by EASA for the…
Boeing 777X
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Boeing 777X Undergoes Long-Range Flight Testing

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 3, 2021
Boeing’s 777X program is pushing ahead in its certification efforts, with one of the demonstrators spotted doing long-range…
Let L-410 South Supreme
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10 Dead Following South Sudan Plane Crash

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 3, 2021
A plane crash in South Sudan has reportedly left at least 10 people dead. While details about the…
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-3F2(ER) TC-LJI
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Turkish Airlines Is Still Operating 603 Flights Per Day

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 3, 2021
Turkish Airlines is emerging from the pandemic as the champion of legacy airlines. Compared to its counterparts, it…
TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-941 CS-TUQ
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Portuguese Aviation Authority Pulls The Plug On New Lisbon Airport

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 2, 2021
Portugal’s hope for a new Lisbon Airport has been crushed today, as the aviation regulator has blocked plans…
Fly Armenia 737-300
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The Mystery Of Fly Armenia’s ‘Missing’ Boeing 737 Now In Iran

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 2, 2021
A Boeing 737-300 operated by Fly Armenia has vanished in Iran. The aircraft was supposed to be heading…
Qantas, Frankfurt, Non-Stop
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Australia Extends Its International Travel Ban Until June

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 2, 2021
The Australian government has confirmed today that it is extending its ban on international travel by a further…
Virgin Atlantic New Upper Class Menu
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Virgin Atlantic Launches New Spring Menu For Upper Class

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 1, 2021
Virgin Atlantic has today revealed details of a new spring menu for its Upper Class passengers. In a…
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Angry Cat Attacks Pilot Forcing Boeing 737 Diversion

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 1, 2021
A scheduled flight from Sudan to Qatar was forced to return to its origin after the cockpit was…
Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-251N N330FR
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Frontier Airlines Removes Family Denying It Was Due To Maskless Baby

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 1, 2021
Chaos broke out at Miami International Airport last night as a planeload of passengers were left stranded following…
737 max
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Boeing 737 MAX Gets Green Light To Return To Saudi Arabia

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 1, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority has approved the Boeing 737 MAX to return to service in its airspace.…
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1041 G-VPOP
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Inside Virgin Red: A Featured Podcast

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • March 1, 2021
Virgin Red, the new Virgin rewards club, launched in November and is fast becoming one of the UK’s…
British Airways 747 scrapped
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The Rising Obsession With Collecting Bits Of Planes

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 26, 2021
While 2020 has been tough on aviation in every respect, the slimming down of the global fleet has…
A321XLR
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How Airbus Will Protect The A321XLR’s Central Fuel Tank From Fire

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 26, 2021
EASA will impose a number of special conditions on the forthcoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft in relation to the…
Rossiya Boeing 777-300
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Rossiya Boeing 777 Experiences Engine Issues Landing In Moscow

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 26, 2021
A Boeing 777 operated by Russian airline Rossiya has experienced engine issues on landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport…
Delta-CEO-Domestic-Testing
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Global Airline Loyalty Program Insights: A Featured Podcast

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 26, 2021
Airline loyalty programs are incredibly valuable assets and have been instrumental in helping airlines weather the crisis that…
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