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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.
Airbus, A350, Humanitarian Aid
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Airbus Enlists A350 Test Aircraft To Fly Humanitarian Aid To India

  • byTom Boon
  • June 2, 2021
Airbus has enlisted its A350 test aircraft to fly humanitarian aid to India. Including ventilators and oxygen generators,…
British Airways, IATA Travel Pass, Health Passport
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British Airways Begins Trialling IATA’s Travel Pass Health Passport

  • byTom Boon
  • June 1, 2021
After months of preparation, British Airways today implemented a trial of the IATA Travel Pass, a health passport…
Lufthansa, Airbus A380, Long Term Storage
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Two Becomes One: Penultimate Lufthansa Airbus A380 Leaves Frankfurt

  • byTom Boon
  • June 1, 2021
While Lufthansa had been expected to retain two Airbus A380 aircraft at Frankfurt, it today bid farewell to…
ANA, Airbus A380, Honolulu
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Return Of The Giant? ANA Schedules Its Airbus A380s To Hawaii

  • byTom Boon
  • June 1, 2021
Japanese carrier ANA has scheduled its Airbus A380s to fly to Hawaii for the first time in over…
Frankfurt Airport, Passenger Traffic, Cargo Volume
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Back In Business: Frankfurt Airport Reopens All Terminals & Runways

  • byTom Boon
  • June 1, 2021
From today, Frankfurt Airport will be using all of its runways and terminals as it looks to recover…
British Airways, Embraer E190, Review
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Review: BA Cityflyer’s E190 Service To Frankfurt During COVID-19

  • byTom Boon
  • May 31, 2021
Yesterday I had the pleasure of flying with BA Cityflyer from London City Airport to Frankfurt Airport. The…
Boeing 747, Value, 2021
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How Much Is A Boeing 747-400 Worth In 2021?

  • byTom Boon
  • May 31, 2021
While the Boeing 747-8 never really took off as far as passenger operators are concerned, the same cannot…
Ryanair, Bomb Threat, Berlin
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Ryanair Boeing 737 Diverts To Berlin Following Bomb Threat

  • byTom Boon
  • May 31, 2021
A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Krakow was diverted to Berlin Brandenburg Airport last night, following a bomb…
London Heathrow, Red List, Terminal 4
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Heathrow Airport Set To Turn Terminal 4 Into Red List Arrival Zone

  • byTom Boon
  • May 21, 2021
Heathrow Airport is making preparations to turn its southern Terminal into a designated arrivals facility for red list…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Premium Economy
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Emirates’ Newest Airbus A380 Has Entered Service

  • byTom Boon
  • May 21, 2021
Emirates’ newest Airbus A380 entered service earlier this week, doubling the number of premium economy seats offered by…
American Airlines, British Airways, Testing
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Pre-Travel Tests Are Sufficient To Spot COVID According To AA

  • byTom Boon
  • May 21, 2021
Pre-travel COVID-19 testing is sufficient to catch infected passengers, according to new research released by American Airlines in…
Lufthansa, Eurowings Discover, New Routes
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Eurowings Discover Reveals New Summer 2022 Long-Haul Routes

  • byTom Boon
  • May 21, 2021
The Lufthansa Group has revealed the launch of seven new long-haul routes from its main German hubs. The…
Antonov, An-26, lost propeller
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Propeller Falls Off Unknown Antonov AN26 In South Sudan

  • byTom Boon
  • May 20, 2021
An Antonov AN-26 lost a propeller in South Sudan earlier today. Details of the incident are currently few…
Airbus A380, Value, 2021
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How Much Is An Airbus A380 Worth In 2021?

  • byTom Boon
  • May 20, 2021
How much is an Airbus A380 worth? It’s an interesting question. Some might say the aircraft is worthless,…
Lufthansa, Flight Bookings, United States
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Lufthansa Sees 300% Surge In United States Bookings

  • byTom Boon
  • May 20, 2021
Lufthansa has seen a 300% increase in demand for travel to select destinations in the United States. Following…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 67: Alaska Orders More Planes, PLAY Ticket Sales

  • byTom Boon
  • May 20, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
easyjet, summer demand, aircraft reactivated
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easyJet Is Ready To Operate 90% Of Its Fleet This Summer

  • byTom Boon
  • May 20, 2021
easyJet is ready to operate 90% of its fleet this summer should the demand arise. The European low-cost…
Boeing 737 MAX, Deliveries, Resumption
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Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Deliveries Following Electrical Grounding

  • byTom Boon
  • May 19, 2021
Boeing has resumed 737 MAX deliveries, according to reports. The American aircraft builder had to pause deliveries of…
Teruel, Spain, Aircraft Graveyard
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18 Giants Parked: Aerial View Shows A380s In Desert Storage

  • byTom Boon
  • May 19, 2021
The number of Airbus A380s at Teruel has been climbing slowly over the past year. Before the COVID-19…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Manchester
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Return Of The Giant: Emirates’ A380 Is Back At Manchester

  • byTom Boon
  • May 19, 2021
While the United Arab Emirates may remain on the United Kingdom Government’s red list, it hasn’t stopped Emirates…
JetBlue, London Heathrow, Flight Sales
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JetBlue Reveals London Schedule As Tickets Briefly Go On Sale

  • byTom Boon
  • May 19, 2021
It seems that JetBlue has confirmed that it will be flying to London Heathrow Airport when it launches…
Frankfurt Airport, North West Runway, Reopening
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A Sign Of Recovery? Frankfurt Airport Will Reopen All Its Runways

  • byTom Boon
  • May 18, 2021
Frankfurt Airport will reopen its northern runway from June 1st. Hopefully, the move marks an important turning point…
airBaltic Airbus A220-30
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airBaltic Begins Rehiring Crew But Vaccinations Are Mandatory

  • byTom Boon
  • May 18, 2021
Latvian hybrid carrier airBaltic has begun to rehire cabin crew who were let go due to the COVID-19…
Lufthansa, Newark, Malta
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Cruise Ship Charters Behind Newark – Malta Lufthansa A350 Flights

  • byTom Boon
  • May 18, 2021
This summer, Lufthansa is set to fly its Airbus A350 between Newark and Malta. According to several sources,…
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