Airbus A220 vs Boeing 737 – Which Plane Is Better?
The Boeing 737 is one of the world’s most successful aircraft types. If you have flown anywhere it…
Waterparks, Hotels, & Restaurants – Fun Uses For Retired Aircraft
All around the world, many airplanes are no longer flying but serving a new purpose. Some are waterparks,…
What To Expect From The Next Generation Of Commercial Aircraft
While 2020 has been hard for aviation at large, it has also given us a preview it what…
Do Pilots Really Eat Different Meals On A Flight?
The last thing you want to be affected by on board an aircraft is food poisoning. It’s even…
Why Don’t Planes Use Reverse Thrust To Push Back?
When a plane departs an airport and pushes back from the gate, it uses a small but powerful…
The Rise Of Aerial Tourism And Flights To Nowhere
It’s a very 2020 phenomenon, the rise of aerial tourism and scenic flights to nowhere. Unsurprisingly, they’ve proved…
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 38: American Airlines Earnings And Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
Airbus Looks To Increase A320neo Production Rate Next Year
Airbus has pushed back its proposed production increase of A320neo planes to the third quarter of 2021. After…
Farewell: Russia’s Final Civil Tu-154 Makes Its Final Flight
Today marks the end of an aviation era, as the last commercial Tu-154 operated its last commercial flight…
Boeing Slashes 737 MAX Deliveries Targeted For 2021 By Over 200
Boeing has slashed its ambitious plans to deliver around 450 737 MAX aircraft within a year after grounding.…
Kim Kardashian Celebrates Her 40th Birthday By Chartering A Boeing 777
To celebrate her 40th birthday, Kim Kardashian chartered a private Boeing 777-200LR. Configured with 88 VIP seats and…
Will There Ever Be An Airbus A360?
In 2006, Airbus launched a new airframe, the A350. That plane went on to make its maiden flight…
The Difference Between Full Service & Low Cost Carriers
Some of the differences between a full-service carrier and a low-cost carrier are obvious. Fares are cheaper on…
Harvard Says Flying Is Safer Than Visiting The Grocery Store
Findings from a Harvard University research project have confirmed what airline bosses have long argued – flying is…
The Boeing 747s That Flew The Space Shuttle Around The World
Over the years, several Boeing 747 aircraft that formerly flew passengers have found a second life at NASA.…
IATA Expects 2021 Revenues To Be Down 46%
When the COVID crisis erupted in the spring of 2020, industry leaders and experts knew recovery would take…
NASA’s Boeing 747 Telescope Finds Water On The Moon
A jumbo jet soaring 45,000 feet above the earth’s surface has helped NASA confirm the existence of water…
Airbus Welcomes Its Third Beluga XL Aircraft
Airbus has today introduced its third Beluga XL aircraft to its fleet. The shiny new bulb headed giant…
Why Are Jet Bridges Almost Always On The Left Of The Aircraft?
Modern jet aircraft have doors on both sides. But have you ever noticed that passengers almost always board…
Airbus A350-900 vs A350-1000 – What Are The Differences?
There are two models of the Airbus A350 aircraft, but how are they different? Why did Airbus build…
Qatar Under Australian Scrutiny Over Search Of Female Passengers
The Qatari Government is coming under fire after scores of female passengers were detained at Doha’s Hamad International…
Airbus A330neo Vs Boeing 787-9 – Which Plane Is Best?
Several people may not know that the A330neo was always being touted as the answer to the Boeing…
Aircraft Separation – How Do The Rules Keep You Safe?
Mid-air collisions are an extremely rare phenomenon. They are an especially infrequent occurrence nowadays, thanks to extensive aviation…
The Best Seats On A Plane For Turbulence
Turbulence is one of the most unpleasant parts of flying for many passengers and even flight attendants. Like…
