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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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Flight Review: Dubai To Salzburg In flydubai's Boeing 737 MAX 8 Business Class Cabin

flydubai's Boeing 737 MAX 8 business class offering is a pleasure to fly on.

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The 3 Major Airline Alliances: Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam - Why Are They Good?

The three groups are heavily influential across the commercial aviation spectrum.

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What Happens When A Plane Is Hit By Lightning?

When lightning does strike an aircraft, it is often not a cause for concern.

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Which Airlines Fly The Boeing 787-10?

A total of 88 Dreamliner -10s are currently active.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 196: At The 2023 Dubai Airshow

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Rare Jumbos: Which Airlines Still Have Passenger Boeing 747s?

With the Queen of the Skies becoming increasingly rare, which airlines still operate the Boeing 747?

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Dubai World Central Will Become A Mega-Hub For Emirates Maintenance

The airline will spend $950 million on a 1 million square meter facility.

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Dubai Airshow 2023: Flying Display Schedule

See which aircraft are flying at the Dubai Airshow each day.

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Rolls-Royce Completes 100% SAF Test Program & Full Power UltraFan Run

The news was revealed as part of the 2023 Dubai Airshow.

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Emirates Doubles Singapore Airbus A380 Schedule Next Summer

The change will boost the monthly capacity by around 5,000 seats in each direction!

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EVA Air Buys 18 A350-1000s & 15 A321neos From Airbus

The order is worth $10.1 billion!

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High Powered Film Lights Caused Airbus A321neo Window Failure

The lights melted part of the window fixtures, leading to the failure.

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Dubai Airshow 2023: As It Happens

The Simple Flying team brings you the latest news from the 2023 Dubai Airshow!

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Etihad Begins To Use Abu Dhabi's New Mid-Field Terminal

The first flight to use the new terminal was EY224 to Delhi, India.

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The Story Of The Boeing 777X's Wingtips

The folding wingtip concept has been around for years but will make its commercial debut with Boeing's latest widebody.

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Amadeus Wants To Transform Airline IT Systems With The Launch Of Nevio

Amadeus' focus is on end-to-end traveler satisfaction.

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Breaking: Akbar Al Baker Steps Down As CEO Of Qatar Airways

Al Baker has been steering Qatar Airways since 1997!

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