American Airlines Boeing 787-9: A Full Cabin Tour
Simple Flying got a chance to tour an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).…
Russia Looks To Reopen Travel With Four Countries
Russian authorities announced on Saturday the resumption of flights between Moscow and the capitals of Finland, India, Qatar,…
What Happened To France’s Air Inter?
We thought we would take a look at Air France’s domestic arm, Air Inter, to see what happened…
Fog And Planes: How Low Visibility Can Impact Operations
Every year, flights around the world are canceled or delayed due to dense fog and low visibility. The…
Exclusive: What Does It Take To Maintain American’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners?
Maintaining a Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a lot of work. American Airlines has an expert team of professionals…
Concern For UK Airports: Travel Restrictions Could Force Mothballing
Travel companies, airlines, and airport operators are worried that some airports may need to be mothballed following the…
Why Does The Boeing 737 MAX Have Split Winglets?
The 737 MAX is fitted with Boeing’s trademark split winglets, also called split-scimitar winglets. Dubbed the 737 MAX…
The Airbus A300 Vs A310 – What Is The Difference?
Airbus’ first aircraft was the A300, closely followed by the A310. Together, they placed Airbus well on the…
Why The Age Of The Trijet Came To An End
Engines are the most maintenance-intensive part of an aircraft. The fewer engines a plane has, the less it…
Why Don’t Airbus Aircraft Have Serrated Engine Covers?
We recently discussed planespotting and how to distinguish aircraft from one another. One defining feature of new generation…
Why Some Airlines Lease Aircraft Rather Than Buying Them
Ordering new aircraft is a big step for any airline, requiring research, demand, and most importantly, finances. Due…
350 Million Seats Could Be Removed From Schedules By March
Aviation analysts OAG have reviewed the trends in airline schedules emerging from the early weeks of 2021. Right…
2 Weeks In – How Is American’s MAX Rollout Progressing?
It’s been two weeks since American Airlines returned the Boeing 737 MAX to the US skies. The first…
Where Do Crew Sleep During A Flight?
If a flight lasts longer than a few hours, its crew members will need a place to unwind…
How Many Classic Boeing 777s Are Still On Order?
While the world eagerly awaits (although airlines might be happy for the delay) the arrival of Boeing’s new…
Can Freighters Be Converted To Passenger Carriers?
We hear a lot about passenger planes getting converted into freighters. But we don’t hear much about the…
What Happened To UK Carrier Air Europe?
Established in 1978, Air Europe was a privately owned United Kingdom airline that focused on short-haul charter flights…
Why Does The Boeing 747 Have 4 Main Landing Gears?
While most commercial aircraft today operate with two or three main landing gears, the Boeing 747 is one…
Why The Airbus A340 Has A Middle Landing Gear
Airbus designed its A340 for long-haul flying, in an era in which its four engines allowed it to…
Airport Infrastructure – Everything You Need To Know
Adequate infrastructure is essential to airport and airline operations. While it’s not necessarily as exciting or as visible…
How Much Did France’s 2 Government Airbus A340s Sell For?
In December, the Government of France decided to sell two French Air Force (Armée de l’Air et de…
Air Crash Investigations: What Do They Entail?
In the aftermath of an aviation accident, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes. The purpose…
The Top 5 New JetBlue Routes For 2021
JetBlue was one of the first airlines to chart out new routes amidst the ongoing crisis. As the…
The Mystery Of The Disappearance Of The Legendary Amelia Earhart
It has been more than 80 years since the disappearance of legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart who went…
