How Things Change: Iberia’s First A340 Arrived 25 Years Ago
It has been a quarter of a century since Iberia received its first A340. Registered EC-GGS, it was…
Lufthansa Technik Teases Incredible ACJ330 Cabin Concept
German design house Lufthansa Technik has teased a new cabin concept for the ACJ330. The concept, called ‘Explorer,’…
Which Countries Still Haven’t Recertified The Boeing 737 MAX?
Boeing’s 737 MAX is now allowed to fly in most countries, with India recently lifting its MAX ban.…
The Fall Of The Boeing 747-200
At the time of its launch, the Boeing 747-200 represented the next step for the company’s iconic four-engine…
All Airbus: Air Canada Rouge Goes Full Narrowbody
Air Canada Rouge, the lower-cost subsidiary and leisure airline of the Canadian flag carrier, took to the skies…
Composite Vs Aluminum – Which Fuselage Is Best?
Modern jets, such as the 787 and A350, have seen a switch to composite materials for fuselage construction.…
Emirates Sending Higher Capacity A380s To Manchester And Frankfurt
Emirates will deploy its two-class, 615-seat A380 – by far the world’s densest-configured double-decker – from Dubai to…
Why Do Some Aircraft Need A Tail Stand?
A tail stand is a device used to stabilize the tail of an aircraft when it is at…
Are Premium Cabins On Planes About To Get Smaller?
For many airlines, premium cabins are a key source of income. While they generally seat far fewer passengers…
Football Teams And Cable Cars: What Does Emirates Sponsor?
The airline business is competitive. That’s one reason airlines sponsor programs and events: To get their name and…
Rolls Royce’s All Electric Plane Completes Its First Flight
Rolls-Royce completed the first flight of its all-electric aircraft this week. The United Kingdom-based aerospace powerhouse shared on…
Which Airline Launched Each Boeing 737 Variant?
Over 10,700 Boeing 737 aircraft have been produced since 1966. The popular narrowbody has spanned across four generations…
60% Of Passengers Are Ready To Fly, But Barriers Still Remain
Leading satellite communications company Inmarsat has released its 2021 Passenger Confidence Tracker. For the second year running, the…
What Happens When An Airline Ceases Operations?
The carnage in the aviation sector in the last year and a half is unlike anything we’ve seen…
How Do Jet Engines Work?
Jet engines have transformed air travel since their widespread adoption more than half a century ago. The power…
Crystal Cabin Winner: What’s Special About Safran’s Seat With Wings?
Well-known aviation company Safran has scooped two brand new awards for cabin innovations at yesterday’s Crystal Cabin Awards.…
The Devil’s Flights: Which Routes Use Flight Number 666?
Many numbers are considered to be lucky, unlucky, superstitious, or somehow unique. It varies regionally, religiously, culturally, or…
Why Do Aircraft Leave Lines In The Sky?
Soaring ten or more kilometers above you, high-flying jets can be hard to spot on their own. But…
Airbus’ Helicopter Division: What You Need To Know
While Airbus is best known for its commercial aircraft offerings, the European firm has grown immensely over the…
Which Airlines Flew The Most Quadjets?
Quadjets, a term to describe four-engined aircraft, have been very much on the decline in fleets across the…
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 84: Boeing 707 Auction, NTU 747-8 Buyer Revealed
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
Airlines Enjoy An Ancillary Revenue Bonanza In 2020
Four airlines made more than 50% of their total revenues in 2020 from ancillary revenue. According to the…
Qantas Heads To Pakistan On Rare Boeing 787 Charter Flight
Eagle-eyed planespotters have spied a Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner in Pakistan. VH-ZNK landed in Islamabad on Wednesday afternoon after…
10 Years Strong: Qatar Airways Celebrates Its Sofia Aniversary
Qatar Airways is celebrating a decade of flying to Bulgaria. Before the pandemic, the national airline of Qatar…