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Tom Boon-Content Manager

Tom Boon

Content Manager

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About Tom Boon

Holding a degree in Aerospace Technology, Tom is a certified pilot and a passionate specialist in European aviation. As Content Manager of Simple Flying, he leads the content team overseeing all aspects of Simple Flying's daily output. Tom works closely with airlines around the world to provide topical content and has provided commentary for other outlets, including the BBC. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Why do you love aviation?

Ever since I was in school, I have been fascinated by aviation. On one hand I was fortunate go go flying often with my father, but I would also go home and watch Air Crash Investigation after school. It had always been a dream of mine to become an air crash investigator.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

Any regular listener of the Simple Flying Podcast will know that the Airbus A380 is without a doubt my favorite aircraft. Every time I see one I am in awe of their immense size and that they ever manage to get off of the ground.

What is your industry focus?

I strongly focus on the commercial aviation industry in my reporting, particularly concerning European airlines and airports.

Latest Articles

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Could Lufthansa Realistically Reactivate The Airbus A380?

All 14 of the airline's A380s are currently in desert storage.

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Bold: Condor Breaks The Mold With Its Colorful New Livery

The new livery is unlike ANYTHING you've ever seen before.

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Sneak Peek: Simple Flying Explores Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3

The terminal isn't due to open until 2026 but could be put to use in as little as 12 months.

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Another Special A380 Livery: Emirates Celebrates Dubai's Museum Of The Future

Emirates has released around 50 unique liveries in the last half a century.

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What Boeing’s 777X Delay Means For British Airways’ 1st Delivery

British Airways had originally expected its first Boeing 777X aircraft deliveries to take place in 2022.

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Emirates Removes 2nd Daily Frankfurt A380 Service From Mid-May

One of the daily services will be replaced by a Boeing 777 from the middle of the month.

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Opinion: Full Service Short-Haul Airlines Should Charge For Some Carry On Baggage

There are arguments for and against charging for a second cabin bag.

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Airbus A380s In The United States: There Are Now 2 Giants On The N Register

Both A380s will unlikely ever fly with their N registration.

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Boeing Confirms First 777X Delivery Now Expected In 2025

The Boeing 777X program has faced a series of delays.

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Emirates Eyes Full Recovery Next Year As Some Demand Exceeds Capacity

15 pre-pandemic routes remain off the Emirates network.

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British Airways Plans To Exceed Pre-Pandemic A380 Operations By August

The British flag carrier is sticking by the giant of the skies while its European rivals have retired the type.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 115: Simple Flying Meets ADSB Exchange

Join us as we chat with Dan Streufert, Founder and President of ADSB Exhange, about all things flight tracking.

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Initial China Eastern Boeing 737 Crash Report Sent To ICAO

The initial report is required by ICAO within 30 days of such an occurance.

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Russia's S7 Airlines Temporarily Leaves The oneworld Alliance

The airline's membership has been suspended on a mutual basis as of April 19th.

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British Airways Is Still Flying The A380 To Frankfurt But You Can't Book It

British Airways has operated the Airbus A380 to Frankfurt for five of the last seven days.

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Trip Review: Royal Air Maroc's Boeing 737 Business Class

We flew on flight AT554 from Lagos to Casablanca.

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Air France-KLM Confirms Its Order For 4 Airbus A350 Freighters

The order confirms a commitment for the type made in December 2021.

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Airbus A380 Use Set To Hit 50% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year

Unsurprisingly, Emirates is behind a significant chunk of the recovery.

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