Read More 3 minute read Boeing 737-700 Vs 737-900 – What Are The Differences?byChris LohJanuary 23, 2021 The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular aircraft in the world today. As a type, the…
Read More 2 minute read Why Unused Aircraft Are Typically Stored In The DesertbyChris LohJanuary 23, 2021 The events of the past year have made aircraft storage facilities a popular destination for carriers worldwide. Whether…
Read More 3 minute read 51 Years Ago Heathrow Welcomed Its First 747 – A Pan Am Flight From JFKbyJoanna BaileyJanuary 22, 2021 On this day, 51 years ago, the first Boeing 747 touched down at London’s Heathrow airport carrying revenue…
Read More 4 minute read How Are Aircraft Engines Maintained?byLinnea AhlgrenJanuary 22, 2021 Aircraft engines are the most expensive parts of an aircraft, and it is in airlines’ interest to keep…
Read More 2 minute read Which Airlines Flew The Most De Havilland Comet Aircraft?byLuke BodellJanuary 22, 2021 The de Havilland Comet revolutionized commercial travel after its introduction to the world in the 1950s. As the…
Read More 3 minute read Volga-Dnepr Has Reactivated 4 AN-124s Since Grounding The TypebyJoanna BaileyJanuary 22, 2021 Cargo specialist Volga-Dnepr has confirmed that four of its An-124s have now been returned to service, with a…
Read More 4 minute read What Are The World’s Longest Flights During COVID-19?byPranjal PandeJanuary 22, 2021 As COVID-19 continues to impact flight schedules globally, airlines have moved quickly to trim their international offerings. This…
Read More 3 minute read 25 Boeing 737 MAX 9s To Be Inspected For Missing Fuel SealantbyLinnea AhlgrenJanuary 21, 2021 An issue with work instructions caused 25 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets to be shipped off to their…
Read More 4 minute read Once A Liability, United Is Bullish On Its International ExposurebyJay SinghJanuary 21, 2021 United Airlines had a rough 2020, as did nearly every other airline around the world. However, looking ahead…
Read More 3 minute read Airbus Confirms Increased A320 Production RatesbyJoanna BaileyJanuary 21, 2021 European manufacturer Airbus has today confirmed what was expected – production rates will remain lower for longer than…
Read More 3 minute read Gilat Proves Electronically Steerable Antenna On Inmarsat GXbyJoanna BaileyJanuary 21, 2021 Israel-based communications specialist Gilat has successfully completed a demonstration of its electronically steerable antenna (ESA) over the world-leading…
Read More 2 minute read The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 50: Norwegian Scraps Long-Haul, Qatar’s A380 RetirementbyTom BoonJanuary 21, 2021 Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
Read More 3 minute read What Does The International Civil Aviation Organisation Do?byLinnea AhlgrenJanuary 21, 2021 The everyday traveler may not be aware of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. However, without it, global commercial…
Read More 3 minute read Vaccinated Passengers Are Already Exempt From Quarantine In RomaniabyJakov FabingerJanuary 20, 2021 The European country of Romania has decided to take the lead in loosening travel restrictions for people arriving…
Read More 3 minute read What Limits The Height That An Aircraft Flies?byLinnea AhlgrenJanuary 20, 2021 While a significant amount of people have been on an airplane, very few have been higher than regular…
Read More 3 minute read Boeing Now Has Commitments For More Than 150 Converted 737sbyPranjal PandeJanuary 20, 2021 As cargo demand rises globally, Boeing has successfully secured 150 commitments for its 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter). The…
Read More 3 minute read FedEx To Retire Its Remaining MD-10s By 2023byAndrew CurranJanuary 20, 2021 Global freight business FedEx appears set to retire its remaining Boeing MD-10s by 2023. FedEx currently flies a fleet…
Read More 4 minute read Which Airlines Operated The Most Boeing 737s?byJake HardimanJanuary 19, 2021 The Boeing 737 is an immensely popular family of narrowbody airliners. We are less than a month away…
Read More 3 minute read ALC Could Reorder The 737 MAX Dependent On UngroundingsbyLuke BodellJanuary 19, 2021 Leasing company Air Lease Corp may reinstate some of its canceled 737 MAX orders if more regulators choose…
Read More 3 minute read Former Etihad CEO Set To Help Launch New Airline For MontenegrobyJakov FabingerJanuary 18, 2021 James Hogan, the President and CEO of Etihad until 2017, has reportedly been invited to Montenegro to help…
Read More 2 minute read Where Are The World’s Airbus A380s Currently Stored?byTom BoonJanuary 18, 2021 Right now, one airline continues to operate its entire Airbus A380 fleet and two are operating partial fleets.…
Read More 3 minute read How Do Turboprops Get Delivered To Far Away Customers?byChris LohJanuary 18, 2021 When it comes to delivering a new aircraft, larger widebody jets usually have no issue getting from the…
Read More 3 minute read 5 Places Where Passenger Planes Can’t Normally FlybyJake HardimanJanuary 18, 2021 The beauty of commercial air travel is that, with the correct paperwork, there are very few totally inaccessible…
Read More 3 minute read Which Airline Had The Largest Fleet Of Boeing 747s?byJoanna BaileyJanuary 18, 2021 The Boeing 747 has been the most iconic airliner the world has ever known. It successfully shrank the…