Aviation

Today, Qatar Airways operated its first commercial flight featuring Elon Musk’s Starlink internet. The airline invited Simple Flying to test out the new internet service, and I’m writing and publishing this article from 36,000 feet. …
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Cathay Pacific has expressed its disappointment about the latest Boeing 777X delays, which have derailed the airline’s plans to introduce its first aircraft of the type in 2025. Keen on timely deliveries Speaking with…
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A federal judge has upheld a decision ordering Alaska Airlines to rehire a mechanic who was fired after testing positive for marijuana. The aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) attributed his positive drug test to a potluck party he…
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The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB) has published its preliminary report about an incident involving an American Eagle Embraer E170, operated by Envoy Air, which landed on the wrong runway in Chicago, Illinois, the United…
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The flag carrier of Finland will offer its largest-ever US schedule next summer in response to a marked increase in American travel to the Nordics. A oneworld alliance carrier, Finnair will boost its flights from Helsinki to Chicago…
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Etihad Airways has been in early talks with Airbus and Boeing to order widebody aircraft, with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X being in contention for the Middle Eastern carrier’s new order. Doubling in size According to a…
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An American Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to turn back to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) last week after indications that the cargo door was open. The incident took place on flight AA1460 on October 18th, 2024. The Boeing…
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This month, Simple Flying was on the scene to witness the opening of Emirates' experimental travel store in Kensington, London. At this new site, aspirational travelers can try out what it would be like to sit in the premium economy and…
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Allegiant Air has introduced its first-ever Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 into service as the airline officially begins transitioning from an all-Airbus A320ceo family fleet to a mixed-manufacturer fleet. Putting its MAX 8-200 through…
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Preliminary schedules have shown that Iberia has adjusted the entry date of the Airbus A321XLR, with the carrier delaying its commercial launch by several days. Moving the A321XLR commercial launch date According to data from…
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