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5 days ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
Following the tragedy of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, which took place on June 12, India's principal aviation safety watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered the termination of three separate Air India employees due to lapses in operational safety. The aircraft in question in this incident was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was en route to London and struck a complex nearby, resulting in the deaths of 241 out of 242 passengers onboard.
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5 days ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
There are perhaps few weapons systems ever developed that are as deadly as the B-2 Spirit bomber. A long-range heavy strategic bomber designed to penetrate enemy anti-aircraft defenses by using low-observable stealth technology, this aircraft might be the deadliest platform operated by the United States Air Force. An extremely unique weapon and the most expensive aircraft ever developed, the B-2 Spirit has long played a key role in the Air Force's global strike capabilities.
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5 days ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is an incredibly unique air travel gateway that has not just a dynamic and robust operational profile, but also one that is matched by few others around the globe. The airport is the origin point of many of the world’s longest flights, including ultra-long-haul services across the Pacific Ocean to many destinations in the United States.
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
On Thursday, June 19, multiple sources reported that Dr. Doreen Benary, a New York-based emergency pediatrician, was suing Singapore Airlines following an allergic reaction that she received on a flight from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. According to the lawsuit, Benary claims that she informed the cabin crew of her shellfish allergy when she boarded the aircraft and sat down.
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
On June 9, 2025, a Frontier Airlines passenger flying from Seattle to Dallas discovered that her under-seat carry-on bag, which was a backpack, had been somehow soaked with a mysterious, odorous fluid. While she initially assumed the fluid to be water or soda, she quickly noticed that the liquid was yellow while attempting to dry the item in the lavatory. She believed that the person in front of her had urinated during the flight, something for which she sought out the help of airline staff.
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
British Airways has long served as a market leader when it comes to fleet and network development. The legacy carrier has long been a leading player in the United Kingdom's air travel market and serves destinations all across the globe from its London hubs. While the airline does funnel the vast majority of its traffic in and out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), the carrier does have a smaller, yet equally important, presence at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London City Airport (LCY).
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
American Airlines is a major US-based carrier headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and remains the largest airline today, both by the number of passengers carried and the number of daily flights. The airline operates a massive global fleet of over 990 mainline aircraft and serves more than 350 different global destinations. A oneworld alliance member led by Robert Isom, the company has big plans to continue growing its network and adding capacity to new destinations all across the globe.
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has ambitious plans for growth in the transatlantic market. The legacy carrier, which operates a fleet of 92 jets and currently serves around 130 destinations across the globe, is a subsidiary of the larger International Airlines Group (IAG), a conglomerate that includes major airlines like British Airways and Aer Lingus.
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1 week ago | 
simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell
The Boeing 747 entered service decades ago, and it fundamentally changed the world of commercial aviation when it did. With a widebody fuselage that could seat hundreds of passengers (and later variants even had a partial second deck for seating), the jet quickly became the largest and most capable airliner to ever enter service. Its inexplicably good operating economics made it an unparalleled asset for any airline.
