India’s largest carrier has experienced significant operational disruption across its network this week, resulting in a considerable number of delays and cancellations this week, which has resulted in the Indian Civil Aviation Authority warning the airline of regulatory actions. While the government is scrutinizing the airline’s operations, it has also set fare caps to…

The Boeing F-47 is set to be the centerpiece of the United States Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance capabilities, a family of air systems that is still discussed in a binary manner. Public disclosures from Boeing argue that the aircraft is a revolutionary sixth-generation aircraft moving forward at record speed, while other industry…

If you’re a Simple Flying regular, you likely already know the basics of air travel. You know that TSA PreCheck is essential, you have figured out that it’s better to wear slip-on shoes, and you’ve probably heard « drink more water«  enough times to float a battleship. The standard travel advice ecosystem is saturated with…

There is no universal standard when it comes to first class pricing, and the same goes for upgrading to first class from a lower cabin airfare. Even within the airline’s network, pricing varies by timing and route, with very little explaining how airfares are calculated. You can spend anywhere from a couple of hundred…

Over 600 Eurofighter Typhoons have been delivered, with the vast majority remaining in service. Only the UK has started to retire its lower-capability Tranche 1 Eurofighters. Orders for around 100 more Eurofighters have come in over the last year from Germany, Spain, Italy, and Turkey, and more are expected in the future. Far from…

The US is filled with airports big and small, and it’s home not only to some of the world’s busiest airports, but also to some of the world’s largest airports by land area. This gives the airfields enormous capacity for handling flights, and in some cases, room for further growth. This list will cover…

2025 has been a busy year for Hawaiian Airlines, with the carrier being subjected to various changes as part of its ongoing integration into the wider operations of Alaska Airlines amid the merger of the two carriers. With this in mind, now is as good a time as any to establish a snapshot of…

Dutch flag carrier KLM has elected to retire the first Boeing 737-800 that was ever introduced to the fleet, an aircraft bearing registration PH-BXK. After dropping off its final passengers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the aircraft was flown on a short positioning flight to Twente Airport (ENS), where it was handed to specialist…

In a bid to help tackle climate change, the aviation industry is under increasing pressure to cut its carbon footprint. Boeing is playing its part in this, with the US manufacturer recently filing a patent for an emissions reduction system. While it may not be as attention-grabbing as electric or hydrogen aircraft, this could…

The first United States Air Force aircraft built specifically for close air support of ground forces was the A-10C Thunderbolt II. All ground targets, anything from tanks to the most specialized armored vehicles, can be annihilated by these straightforward, efficient, and resilient twin-engine attack jets. The goal of the A-X program was to build…

The recent federal government shutdown, cited as the longest ever, inflicted a direct financial and operational blow to the US airline industry. Major carriers were immediately forced to contend with disruptions that went beyond typical economic uncertainty, as critical government functions that regulate air travel faltered. The result was a direct hit on profitability,…

Qantas has returned its last grounded Airbus A380 to service nearly six years after it entered storage. The aircraft (registration: VH-OQC) — named ‘Paul McGinness’ after one of the airline’s founders — will initially serve as an operational spare until its deployment on the airline’s Sydney-Dallas/Fort Worth route next year. Getting VH-OQC back in…

Business class travel does not always have to come along with a first-class price tag. While premium cabins on most marquee long-haul routes can rise into the $5,000 to $10,000 range, the market itself also offers certain products that deliver lie-flat comfort, thoughtful meals, and a dramatically calmer airport-to-arrival experience for significantly less. Cheap…

Did you know that there was once a commercial pilot who managed to fly for some 13 years without actually having a license?

One of the largest carriers in the US, Southwest Airlines, on Friday made changes to its 2025 financial forecasts, stating that factors such as the US Federal Government Shutdown and its subsequent impacts, along with increased fuel prices, have negatively impacted the airline’s revenue during the past two months. The airline’s share prices have…

American carrier, Spirit Airlines, as it navigates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection for the second time this year, has announced that the carrier is backtracking on its decision to furlough up to 365 pilots during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. Additionally, the carrier has also stated that the number of captains who would be…

The Airbus A380 is best known for being the world’s largest commercial passenger jet, but it is also extremely capable when it comes to range. Capable of serving routes of over 17 hours, the A380 is a core part of the long-haul market and will remain so for the next decade and beyond. As…

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) sits at the crossroads of global air travel, and flag carrier Singapore Airlines has a dynamic long-haul network that turns this facility into a true nonstop hub for some of the world’s most demanding missions. The Boeing 777, and specifically the 777-300ER flagship, remain key pieces of that story. The…

The European-built Airbus A320neo (with the moniker « NEO » standing for « new engine option ») is an upgraded version of the iconic Airbus A320, which has become quite the backbone of short- and medium-haul fleets all across the globe. More than 4,200 Airbus A320neo family aircraft have been delivered as of 2025, and thousands more remain…

The long-haul UK air market is dominated by two key airlines: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines operate a diverse fleet of widebody aircraft well-suited for international routes, like the Airbus A350 and, formerly, the Boeing 747. Despite the array of Boeing and Airbus aircraft in both airlines’ fleets, one stands out as…

Delta Air Lines has made some unique fleet decisions compared to other US carriers. On the widebody front, it has gone with Airbus for new twin-aisle planes, while American and United rely on Boeing jets. In addition, both of Delta’s competitors fly a small fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs as their flagship aircraft (20 in…

This list will include eight of the most revolutionary and iconic jetliners to ever take to the sky. Each of these planes was an innovative leap forward for commercial aviation when they debuted. They all continue to serve the global air travel industry in their own niches, as their performance remains indispensable to airlines…

Pan American World Airways (also known a Pan Am) was once the closest thing that the United States had to a flagship airline. The carrier pioneered long-haul routes, the jet age as a whole, and a brand that came to symbolize American commercial aviation. However, despite its presence in the market, the airline decided…

Due to its isolated location in the far northwest of the North American continent, Alaska is home to some seriously long domestic flights. This month alone, current scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company there are two non-stop internal routes longer than 3,000 miles (4,828 km) originating in the state. These…

VH-OQC “Paul McGinness”, which was mothballed in 2020 along with the rest of Qantas’ A380 fleet during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, touched down in Sydney at 8:30am on Friday, having been in Abu Dhabi undergoing maintenance and refurbishments since 2021.

Flight DL11 from LAX touched down at 7:30am on Friday aboard N527DN, the first A350-900 operated non-stop by a major American airline to Melbourne. Flights will operate three times per week on the 275-seater A350 fleet.

Instructors at eight sites across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria took industrial action on Friday, saying negotiations for Experience Co’s first-ever enterprise agreement have stalled for nearly 10 months, and that the company would “trade away the industry’s reputation for profit”.

British Airways is continuing to tap into the short-haul leisure market by adding three new routes to the roster of its regional subsidiary, BA Cityflyer. These flights, which are bookable now, will operate throughout the 2026 Northern Hemisphere summer season, and serve destinations known for the appeal of their beaches and coastline. They will…