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Sumit Singh

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Deputy Editor - Sumit comes to Simple Flying with more than eight years’ experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aeroflot, and more, Sumit excels in both aviation history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.
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JRD Tata – The First Person To Obtain A Commercial Pilot License In India

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 18, 2021
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was behind some of the most ambitious ventures across numerous Indian industries in the…
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Will Supersonic Travel Be More Affordable This Time?

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 18, 2021
Commercial supersonic travel will have made a return by the time the 2030s are in full swing. One…
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United Airlines Faces More Lawsuits Over Boeing 777 Engine Incident

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 18, 2021
On February 20th, a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4077 engines was climbing out…
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Smartwings Launches Flights To Nice

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 17, 2021
Ahead of an anticipated return in air travel following a year of minimal activity due to the pandemic,…
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What Was The First Ever Air Force One?

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 17, 2021
Today, the Boeing VC-25, a military version of the Boeing 747, is synonymous with the Air Force One.…
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United Airlines Looks At Bringing Back Seatback Screens

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 17, 2021
United Airlines will be adding seatback screens to older aircraft. The carrier is looking to improve customer experience…
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Brussels Airlines Is Preparing For Increased Summer Travel

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 17, 2021
Brussels Airlines has shared details about how it is preparing for a gradual relaunch this summer. There is…
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Exclusive: Inside Exosonic’s Supersonic Air Force One Ambitions

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 16, 2021
The United States Air Force’s Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate has partnered with Exosonic to develop a supersonic…
Gulf Air Aircraft
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Small, Agile, Personal: Inside Gulf Air’s Boutique Approach

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 15, 2021
In 2019, Gulf Air launched its boutique model concept. Taking inspiration from the wider hospitality industry, the flag…
Aegean Airlines Airbus A320
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Greece To Reopen For Select Tourists Next Week

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 15, 2021
Greece is looking to drop its quarantine requirements from next week for those arriving from the European Union,…
Air Seychelles A320neo 'Veuve'
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Why The Airbus A321XLR Would Be Perfect For Air Seychelles

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 15, 2021
At the beginning of the year, the Republic of Seychelles government suggested that Air Seychelles would become a…
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Boeing Believes The Industry Has Enough Cash To Weather COVID-19

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 14, 2021
Boeing has today shared that it forecasts the aviation industry to have enough funding to support the acquisition…
Gulf Air Aircraft
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Boutique Gulf Air Not Currently Interested In The Airbus A220

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 14, 2021
Approximately a decade ago, Gulf Air ordered 10 units of a type that came to be known as…
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Latin American Carriers Reinstate & Add New Flights To The US

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 11, 2021
Avianca and Aeromexico have announced new flights to the United States from Costa Rica and Mexico respectively. The…
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Exclusive: How Swoop Is Adapting Amid Ongoing Travel Restrictions

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 11, 2021
Along with a sturdy domestic network, Swoop also serves the likes of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, and the United…
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The Story Of Emirates’ Stunning Premium Economy Cabin

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 11, 2021
After years of anticipation, Emirates finally revealed its premium economy to the world last December. It’s still early…
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What Was The Vickers Vanguard Turboprop?

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 10, 2021
Earlier this week, we covered the legendary Vickers Viscount amid its 68th service anniversary. Keeping with the Vickers-Armstrongs…
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Emirates Operates Its First Fully Vaccinated Passenger Flight

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 10, 2021
Emirates proudly shared today that it successfully completed its first flight where everyone on board was vaccinated against…
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What Is The Emergency Descent Mode On The Airbus A220?

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 10, 2021
Modern aircraft are fitted with new systems that give airlines another layer of safety on their services. One…
DXB Emirates
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The Power Of Dubai International Airport As A Mega Hub

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 10, 2021
Emirates had identified an opportunity to connect passengers from all around the world through Dubai early in its…
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54 Years Ago Today The Boeing 737 Flew For The First Time

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 9, 2021
On April 9th, 1967, the Boeing 737 had hit the skies for the very first time. 54 years…
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Qatar Airways: The Airbus A380 Is A Thing Of The Past

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 9, 2021
It’s only been seven years since Qatar Airways first took on the Airbus A380, but the airline already…
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Swoop President: The Boeing 737 Is Perfect For Our Routes

  • bySumit Singh
  • April 8, 2021
This June, Swoop will celebrate three years since it launched operations. Like its Canadian counterparts, the global health…
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