Read More 3 minute read Pac-Man At 35,000 Feet? Retro Gaming Is Coming To IFEbyJoanna BaileyFebruary 25, 2021 A new partnership with Panasonic and entertainment giant BANDAI NAMCO is bringing the best of ‘80s gaming to…
Read More 7 minute read Health Passports: The Future Of Travel?byJustin HaywardFebruary 25, 2021 Health passports are something we had hardly heard of a year ago; now everyone is talking about them.…
Read More 3 minute read Boeing Wanted To Change 777 Engine Covers Before United FailurebyJoanna BaileyFebruary 25, 2021 New information has surfaced in the wake of the United Airlines 777 engine failure at the weekend. An…
Read More 1 minute read The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 55: Grounded 777s, Retired A318sbyJoanna BaileyFebruary 25, 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 Qantas Prepares To Launch International Flights In OctoberbyAndrew CurranFebruary 24, 2021 Qantas is pushing back its planned resumption of international services until late October 2021. This is four months…
Read More 4 minute read What Happens If All The Engines On A Passenger Jet Fail?bySumit SinghFebruary 24, 2021 Recently, there has been plenty of discussion about engine failures. While this week’s stories have involved a single…
Read More 3 minute read IATA Doesn’t Expect The Airline Industry To Break Even This YearbyJoanna BaileyFebruary 24, 2021 In contrast to its forecast issued in December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) now believes airlines will…
Read More 3 minute read Stunning: A Look Inside A Concept Airbus A220 Private JetbyJoanna BaileyFebruary 24, 2021 Airbus revealed its concept for the A220 corporate jet back in October last year. Dubbed the ACJ TwoTwenty…
Read More 2 minute read FAA Releases PW4000 Airworthiness Directive Following 777 Engine FailurebyLinnea AhlgrenFebruary 24, 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States announced Tuesday that it had issued an emergency airworthiness…
Read More 3 minute read What Does The Term ‘Heavy’ Mean In An Aircraft’s Call Sign?byAndrew CurranFebruary 24, 2021 Often listening to airline radio chatter, particularly to air traffic control, you’ll hear radio transmissions using the term…
Read More 5 minute read New Vs Old: Comparing The Boeing 707 To The 787 DreamlinerbyJake HardimanFebruary 23, 2021 Boeing’s four-engine 707 was the US manufacturer’s first-ever jetliner, entering service with Pan Am in October 1958. In…
Read More 2 minute read IATA Says Its Health Passport Will Be Ready In WeeksbyLinnea AhlgrenFebruary 23, 2021 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that its digital COVID travel pass should be ready within…
Read More 3 minute read Major Lessor Tells Boeing To Sort 787 Issues Before Starting A New PlanebyJoanna BaileyFebruary 23, 2021 While much talk has focused on what plane Boeing will develop next, major leasing company Air Lease Corporation…
Read More 4 minute read My Flight Was Cancelled – Now What?byJustin HaywardFebruary 23, 2021 Flight cancellations, unfortunately, do happen, and they can be very frustrating. Knowing what to do and when can…
Read More 3 minute read When Does A Flight Become Committed To Taking Off?byEmily DerrickFebruary 22, 2021 Have you ever sat on a plane waiting to be cleared for take-off and suddenly thought about what…
Read More 3 minute read Two Years Ago Trump Offered Kim Jong Un A Ride On Air Force OnebyLuke BodellFebruary 22, 2021 Former President Donald Trump allegedly offered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un a ride home on Air Force One…
Read More 3 minute read Which Boeing 787 Variant Is Most Popular?byJake HardimanFebruary 22, 2021 Since ANA launched the 787-8 commercially in October 2011, Boeing’s Dreamliner has represented the changing face of long-haul…
Read More 3 minute read Which Airlines Have Grounded Boeing 777 Aircraft?byJoanna BaileyFebruary 22, 2021 Following the weekend’s dramatic turn of events which saw a Boeing 777 making an emergency landing with its…
Read More 3 minute read Boeing Recommends Grounding Some 777s After United Engine FailurebyPranjal PandeFebruary 22, 2021 Airlines around the world are beginning to ground their 777 fleets operating with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000…
Read More 4 minute read Do Any Airports Still Have Over Wing Jet Bridges?byJustin HaywardFebruary 22, 2021 Jet bridges changed the way airports work, and we are all very used to them now. All jet…
Read More 4 minute read Which Airlines Fly The Airbus A321LR?byPranjal PandeFebruary 21, 2021 With a range of 4,000 nautical miles, the Airbus A321LR can easily complete transatlantic flights. As a result,…
Read More 3 minute read How Aircraft Can Fly Faster Than The Speed Of Sound Without Going SupersonicbyJake HardimanFebruary 21, 2021 The legendary British-French airliner Concorde took transatlantic operations to the next level with its supersonic capabilities. Air France…
Read More 3 minute read The Difference Between Contained & Uncontained Engine FailuresbyJake HardimanFebruary 21, 2021 Modern commercial aviation is among the world’s most safety-driven industries. As a result, accidents are thankfully very rare,…
Read More 3 minute read Long Haul Narrowbody Flights Won’t Be Too Bad For Passengers: Here’s WhybyPranjal PandeFebruary 21, 2021 Long-haul narrowbody routes are set to explode in a few years as new aircraft types reach airlines. The…