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Tom Boon

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Content Manager – Degree educated in Aerospace Technology, this certified pilot is a passionate specialist in European aviation. Working closely with British Airways, Lufthansa and others, Tom provides commentary on topical issues for outlets including the BBC. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.
airBaltic, Airbus A220, Maintenance Hangar
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airBaltic To Build New Hangar For 7 Airbus A220s

  • byTom Boon
  • January 21, 2021
airBaltic has revealed plans to build a new maintenance hangar at Riga Airport. The facility, spanning 34,500 square…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 50: Norwegian Scraps Long-Haul, Qatar’s A380 Retirement

  • byTom Boon
  • January 21, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
Qatar Airways, Iberia, Strategic Partnership
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Qatar Airways Increases Partnership With IAG’s Iberia

  • byTom Boon
  • January 21, 2021
Qatar Airways today revealed that it plans to increase its strategic partnership with Spanish airline Iberia. Qatar Airways…
American Airlines, boeing 737 max, return to service
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American Airlines Has Operated Over 200 MAX Flights Since December

  • byTom Boon
  • January 20, 2021
As American Airlines continues to reactivate its 737 MAX fleet post-grounding, the airline is today set to exceed…
Lufthansa, Airbus A350-900, Falkland Islands
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Lufthansa Plans Its Longest Flight – 15 Hours In An Airbus A350

  • byTom Boon
  • January 20, 2021
Lufthansa is preparing to operate a 15-hour charter flight from Hamburg to Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands…
British Airways, BOAC, Suitcase
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British Airways Raises £8850 With Boeing 747 Suitcase Sale

  • byTom Boon
  • January 20, 2021
An auction for two limited-edition British Airways suitcases has ended, raising close to £9,000 ($12,325) for the airline’s…
IAG, Air Europa, Purchase
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IAG Confirms €500 Million Price Cut For Air Europa

  • byTom Boon
  • January 20, 2021
This morning, the International Airlines Group (IAG) confirmed that it has agreed to pay half of the original…
The nose of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 777-200ER dedicated to
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Delta Air Lines Won’t Hesitate To Ban Disrespectful Passengers

  • byTom Boon
  • January 19, 2021
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed that Delta wouldn’t hesitate to ban uncivil passengers. Bastian announced the…
Etihad Airways, Carbon Offset, Boeing 787-10
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Eithad Airways Increases Carbon Offset Scheme

  • byTom Boon
  • January 19, 2021
Just months after revealing that it would offset the CO2 emissions of a Boeing 787 for the whole…
Frankfurt Airport, Passengers, Cargo
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Frankfurt Passenger Numbers Decimated But Cargo Remains Strong

  • byTom Boon
  • January 19, 2021
As we move further into 2021, more airports are reporting their traffic figures for December, giving a greater…
Transport Canada, Boeing 737 MAX, Recertified
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Canadian Airlines Plan Seven Hour Transatlantic Boeing 737 MAX Flights

  • byTom Boon
  • January 19, 2021
Canadian carriers WestJet and Air Canada are planning to resume operations with the Boeing 737 MAX within the…
Transport Canada, Boeing 737 MAX, Recertified
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Canada To Lift Boeing 737 MAX Grounding On Wednesday

  • byTom Boon
  • January 18, 2021
The Boeing 737 MAX is one step closer to a return to service in Canada after Transport Canada…
Airbus A380, Airlines, Stored
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Where Are The World’s Airbus A380s Currently Stored?

  • byTom Boon
  • January 18, 2021
Right now, one airline continues to operate its entire Airbus A380 fleet and two are operating partial fleets.…
Malta Air, Ryanair, Boeing 737 MAX
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First Malta Air Boeing 737 MAX Winglets Spotted In Washington

  • byTom Boon
  • January 18, 2021
The first painted winglets bound for a Malta Air Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have been spotted in Washington.…
Lufthansa Cityline, Cabin Crew, Safeguard jobs
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Lufthansa Cityline Flight Attendants Jobs Secured By Union Vote

  • byTom Boon
  • January 15, 2021
According to the UFO union, Lufthansa Cityline flight attendants have voted for the acceptance of collective COVID-19 crisis…
United Kingdom, Travel Corridors, Suspended
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Breaking: UK Scraps Travel Corridors From 4am On Monday

  • byTom Boon
  • January 15, 2021
All travel corridors into the United Kingdom will be suspended from 04:00 on Monday. The announcement was made…
Virgin Atlantic, Boeing 787, Sale
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Virgin Atlantic Completes Sale Of 2 Boeing 787s For Leaseback

  • byTom Boon
  • January 15, 2021
Today, Virgin Atlantic revealed that it had completed the sale and leaseback of two of its Boeing 787-9…
Rolls-Royce, UltraFan, Testbed 80
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Rolls-Royce Turns The World’s Largest Engine Testbed On

  • byTom Boon
  • January 15, 2021
Rolls-Royce has completed the first engine run on its new engine testbed, named Testbed 80. The facility represents…
Emirates, Fleet Recovery, 2021
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Emirates Plans To Operate Entire Fleet By 2022

  • byTom Boon
  • January 14, 2021
Emirates is planning to operate its entire fleet of aircraft by the end of 2021, according to reports…
IAG Cargo, COVID-19 Vaccine, one million doses
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IAG Cargo Has Shipped Over 1 Million COVID-19 Vacccines

  • byTom Boon
  • January 14, 2021
Around the world, countries are steadily vaccinating their populations against COVID-19. Globally, airlines are helping in the distribution…
Etihad, Kids Fly Free, Abu Dhabi
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Etihad Launches Kids Fly Free To Abu Dhabi Campaign

  • byTom Boon
  • January 14, 2021
Etihad Airways has launched a new promotion that sees kids flying free when adults book flights to Abu…
England, COVID-19 Testing, Delayed
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England Delays Start Of Mandatory Pre-Flight Testing

  • byTom Boon
  • January 14, 2021
England has delayed implementing its new mandatory test before departure scheme for all those traveling to the country.…
Emirates, Boeing 777X, 2024
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Emirates Might Not Take Its First Boeing 777X Until 2024

  • byTom Boon
  • January 13, 2021
Emirates’ President Sir Tim Clark has suggested that his airline may not take its first Boeing 777X aircraft…
American Airlines, Boeing 737 MAX, Return
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2 Weeks In – How Is American’s MAX Rollout Progressing?

  • byTom Boon
  • January 13, 2021
It’s been two weeks since American Airlines returned the Boeing 737 MAX to the US skies. The first…
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