Ryanair has become one of the most recognizable names in European aviation, defined by its sheer scale as much as its low-fare reputation. Today, the airline operates across 36 countries, serves 224 airports, and runs roughly 3,600 flights each day. Few carriers in the world move as many passengers on short-haul routes with such…

That’s right, not only does the Airbus A380 carry more fuel than an Air Force tanker, it carries a lot more. While not a tanker, its massive size allows it to carry nearly 60% more fuel than the largest dedicated military tankers in service, including the recently retired KC-10. The enormous “Superjumbo” not only…

Following the termination of the Airbus A380 in 2021, the Airbus A350 took its place as the flagship of the Airbus fleet. The aircraft is the world’s newest clean-sheet widebody aircraft, having entered service in 2015, four years after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (2011). The Airbus A350 is one of the most comfortable airliners…

The ubiquitous Airbus A321 plays an important role in American Airlines’ fleet. According to ch-aviation, it has 304 of them, comprising 218 A321ceos, 84 A321neos, and now two A321XLRs. The 155-seat XLR entered commercial service on December 18. Let’s focus on its A321ceos. They exist in two layouts: the very notable, very premium 102-seater…

As we reach the end of 2025, it’s time for the team to look back on the year that was. 2025 was another exciting year for the Simple Flying team, with new features launched on the website, plenty of exciting events, and lots of aviation news to report. Did you see the sneak peek…

A Qantas flight between Singapore and Melbourne was forced to divert to South Australia after the aircraft reported it was experiencing pressurization problems. This saw 240 passengers stranded in Adelaide, before being placed onto replacement flights to Melbourne. QF36 had been operating from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) on Wednesday, December…

Fighter aircraft rarely spend all that much time operating at their top speeds. However, analyzing the top speeds of different fighter aircraft can still tell you quite a lot about an aircraft’s design priorities. On paper, the F-15 Eagle family is clearly quicker than the F-35 Lightning II, both of which are fighter programs…

The Boeing 777 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft types, which has gone through various iterations and models, the last of which, the Boeing 777-300ER, which was also the most popular variant of the type. While the production of the passenger variant has now ceased, Boeing, since 2013, has been preparing the…

SkyWest Airlines has announced that it will open a new maintenance facility. As reported by the Salina Post, SkyWest has selected Salina Regional Airport to be the location of its newest maintenance base, located in the state of Kansas. It will become operational in the early spring of 2026, and will expand upon an…

US-based legacy carrier Delta Air Lines is widely known for its measured approach to the expansion of its widebody fleet. With an order for 20 Airbus A350-1000s, and delivery set to begin in 2026, the carrier is signaling its commitment to modern, fuel-efficient widebody aircraft. Despite such a commitment and rhetoric relayed to investors…

In the latest schedule update, Emirates confirmed a notable change in aircraft deployed to London Gatwick. In winter 2026/2027, it’ll have three daily Airbus A380 flights again. It comes shortly after the airline added its shortest superjumbo service. Do not misunderstand. The Gulf giant currently has triple-daily superjumbo jumbo services to Europe’s 10th busiest…

As a whole, aviation is incredibly safe and routine. You get on a flight, and it proceeds uneventfully to your destination. Every so often, however, flight crews need to divert to an alternate airport, whether it’s due to an aircraft issue, poor weather at the destination, or a problem in the cabin, such as…

How much does it cost to fly premium economy on the world’s longest Airbus A380 Superjumbo flights? As will be discussed, that depends on a range of factors, including season, discounts, route, airline, and much more. This article will only consider Superjumbos that have premium seats and are flying routes longer than 7,000 miles.…

Many European nations are small enough that there is only one dominant full-service carrier, but the United Kingdom is unique within Europe in that its largest city (London) is home to two full-service airlines. British Airways is the larger, more established of the two, with a large short-haul network and a comprehensive long-haul network.…

Attempting to score a first class ticket for less than the eye-watering fares that are charged for booking by most full-service carriers that operate the cabin is somewhat challenging, but surprisingly simpler to do than you might think. Passengers in search of this kind of upgrade will likely find the best luck when they…

The Boeing 707 represents a turning point in the history of aviation, a moment when air travel began to take on the speed, scale, and accessibility that define it today. Its arrival marked a shift not just in technology, but in the way people and goods moved around the world, signaling a new era…

Italy’s Competition Authority (AGCM) has fined Ryanair in the region of $300 million (€256 million) for abusing its dominant market position in Italy. The ruling, announced in December 2025, targets the airline’s practices that made it difficult for travel agencies and passengers to combine Ryanair flights with those of other carriers. The decision impacts…