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
Air Astana Will Start Phasing Out Its Embraer E190-E2s Next Year
The aircraft in question are under 5 years old!
Frankfurt Airport Opens Immigration E-Gates To 3rd Country German Residents
To avoid passenger congestion at the border control, Frankfurt International Airport has extended the use of the EasyPASS system to non-EU nationals.
Airport Guide: Transiting At Astana's Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
The process is surprisingly easy!
Happy Birthday: Simple Flying Turns 5 Years Old
It's hard to believe how far we've come in half a decade!
Air Astana Will Sell Its Boeing 767s After Taking The 787 Dreamliner
Air Astana’s Boeing 787s are due to arrive in 2025.
Air Astana CEO: Pratt & Whitney Issues Have Become "A Chronic Illness"
Although the airline only has two A320neos on the ground at present, things could change very rapidly.
Breaking: 3 Airbus A350s For Air Mauritius: Airbus Clocks Its 1st Order In Paris
The new planes will join four already operated by the flag carrier.
Paris Air Show 2023 Flying Display Schedule
See which aircraft are flying at the Paris Air Show on the days you are attending!
Rolls-Royce Is Preparing To Test The Pearl 10X On Its Boeing 747-200
The engine will be attached to the aircraft's 5th engine pylon!
IndiGo Tipped To Place Huge 500 Airbus A320neo Order In Paris Tomorrow
The order would be the largest single aircraft order in history.
You Can Now Get Married In The Top Deck Of An Ex-British Airways Boeing 747
Getting married on a Boeing 747 is surely an avgeek's dream.
Why Aircraft Performing At The Paris Air Show Don't Transmit Altitude Data
You may have noticed something odd if you've been watching FlightRadar24.com this week!
Paris Air Show 2023: As It Happens
The Simple Flying team brings you the latest news from the 2023 Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show 2023: Things To Know
Here are some key things that you should know before the 2023 Paris Air Show!
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 174: Alejandro Núñez Vicente - Founder & CEO Of Chaise Longue
Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.
Aircraft Attending The 2023 Paris Air Show
This resource shows a list of the aircraft booked to attend the 2023 Paris Air Show.
1 Week To Go: The Paris Air Show Is Fast Approaching
There's just one week to go until the biggest event in the aviation calendar.
American Airlines' AAdvantage Frequent Flyer Program: The Simple Flying Guide
Everything you need to know about the American Airlines' frequent flyer scheme.
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 Is Returning To Auckland In November
Singapore Airlines hasn't flown the Airbus A380 to Auckland since COVID-19.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 171: Finnair Heads Down Under, Cathay Pacific Fires Crew
Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.