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panasonic retro gaming IFE
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Pac-Man At 35,000 Feet? Retro Gaming Is Coming To IFE

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 25, 2021
A new partnership with Panasonic and entertainment giant BANDAI NAMCO is bringing the best of ‘80s gaming to…
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Health Passports: The Future Of Travel?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • February 25, 2021
Health passports are something we had hardly heard of a year ago; now everyone is talking about them.…
United Airlines, Boeing 777, Engine Failure
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Boeing Wanted To Change 777 Engine Covers Before United Failure

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 25, 2021
New information has surfaced in the wake of the United Airlines 777 engine failure at the weekend. An…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 55: Grounded 777s, Retired A318s

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 25, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
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Qantas Prepares To Launch International Flights In October

  • byAndrew Curran
  • February 24, 2021
Qantas is pushing back its planned resumption of international services until late October 2021. This is four months…
Boeing 737 Jet Silhouette
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What Happens If All The Engines On A Passenger Jet Fail?

  • bySumit Singh
  • February 24, 2021
Recently, there has been plenty of discussion about engine failures. While this week’s stories have involved a single…
Finnair (Marimekko Kivet Livery) Airbus A350-941 OH-LWL
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IATA Doesn’t Expect The Airline Industry To Break Even This Year

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 24, 2021
In contrast to its forecast issued in December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) now believes airlines will…
ACJ220 100 PW On Ground (1)
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Stunning: A Look Inside A Concept Airbus A220 Private Jet

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 24, 2021
Airbus revealed its concept for the A220 corporate jet back in October last year. Dubbed the ACJ TwoTwenty…
United 777
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FAA Releases PW4000 Airworthiness Directive Following 777 Engine Failure

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • February 24, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States announced Tuesday that it had issued an emergency airworthiness…
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What Does The Term ‘Heavy’ Mean In An Aircraft’s Call Sign?

  • byAndrew Curran
  • February 24, 2021
Often listening to airline radio chatter, particularly to air traffic control, you’ll hear radio transmissions using the term…
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New Vs Old: Comparing The Boeing 707 To The 787 Dreamliner

  • byJake Hardiman
  • February 23, 2021
Boeing’s four-engine 707 was the US manufacturer’s first-ever jetliner, entering service with Pan Am in October 1958. In…
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IATA Says Its Health Passport Will Be Ready In Weeks

  • byLinnea Ahlgren
  • February 23, 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that its digital COVID travel pass should be ready within…
Xiamen Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner B-1567
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Major Lessor Tells Boeing To Sort 787 Issues Before Starting A New Plane

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 23, 2021
While much talk has focused on what plane Boeing will develop next, major leasing company Air Lease Corporation…
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My Flight Was Cancelled – Now What?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • February 23, 2021
Flight cancellations, unfortunately, do happen, and they can be very frustrating. Knowing what to do and when can…
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When Does A Flight Become Committed To Taking Off?

  • byEmily Derrick
  • February 22, 2021
Have you ever sat on a plane waiting to be cleared for take-off and suddenly thought about what…
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Two Years Ago Trump Offered Kim Jong Un A Ride On Air Force One

  • byLuke Bodell
  • February 22, 2021
Former President Donald Trump allegedly offered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un a ride home on Air Force One…
Uzbekistan Airways
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Which Boeing 787 Variant Is Most Popular?

  • byJake Hardiman
  • February 22, 2021
Since ANA launched the 787-8 commercially in October 2011, Boeing’s Dreamliner has represented the changing face of long-haul…
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Which Airlines Have Grounded Boeing 777 Aircraft?

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • February 22, 2021
Following the weekend’s dramatic turn of events which saw a Boeing 777 making an emergency landing with its…
United 777 Engine Failure
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Boeing Recommends Grounding Some 777s After United Engine Failure

  • byPranjal Pande
  • February 22, 2021
Airlines around the world are beginning to ground their 777 fleets operating with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000…
Overwing jetbridge Schipol
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Do Any Airports Still Have Over Wing Jet Bridges?

  • byJustin Hayward
  • February 22, 2021
Jet bridges changed the way airports work, and we are all very used to them now. All jet…
Airbus A321LR
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Which Airlines Fly The Airbus A321LR?

  • byPranjal Pande
  • February 21, 2021
With a range of 4,000 nautical miles, the Airbus A321LR can easily complete transatlantic flights. As a result,…
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How Aircraft Can Fly Faster Than The Speed Of Sound Without Going Supersonic

  • byJake Hardiman
  • February 21, 2021
The legendary British-French airliner Concorde took transatlantic operations to the next level with its supersonic capabilities. Air France…
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The Difference Between Contained & Uncontained Engine Failures

  • byJake Hardiman
  • February 21, 2021
Modern commercial aviation is among the world’s most safety-driven industries. As a result, accidents are thankfully very rare,…
A321neo ACF Roll Out
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Long Haul Narrowbody Flights Won’t Be Too Bad For Passengers: Here’s Why

  • byPranjal Pande
  • February 21, 2021
Long-haul narrowbody routes are set to explode in a few years as new aircraft types reach airlines. The…
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