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Tom Boon

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Content Manager – Degree educated in Aerospace Technology, this certified pilot is a passionate specialist in European aviation. Working closely with British Airways, Lufthansa and others, Tom provides commentary on topical issues for outlets including the BBC. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Vueling, IAG, Top Airline
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Which IAG Airlines Operated The Most Flights In 2021?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 30, 2021
IAG, or the International Airlines Group, is arguably best known for its two largest flag carriers, British Airways,…
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Goodbye 2021: A Look At Simple Flying’s Top Articles Of The Year

  • byTom Boon
  • December 30, 2021
What a year 2021 has been! In the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Jo typically take…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Dubai Airshow
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Emirates Is Confident That Its Recovery Will Continue Into 2022

  • byTom Boon
  • December 30, 2021
Emirates is confident that its recovery will continue into 2022. The comments came from the airline’s CEO and…
Airbus, Boeing, Dubai Airshow
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Airbus Vs. Boeing: Which Manufacturer Won 2021?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 29, 2021
The Airbus – Boeing duopoly is now decades old, and competition between the two plane makers is intense.…
Bamboo Airways, Munich, Frankfurt
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Bamboo Airways Eyes Regular Frankfurt And Munich Flights

  • byTom Boon
  • December 29, 2021
Bamboo Airways is reportedly preparing to launch regular scheduled flights to both Frankfurt and Munich from mid-January. Before…
British Airways, Boeing 777, Smashed Windscreen
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3 Way Switch: How BA Dealt With A Broken 777 Window Over Christmas

  • byTom Boon
  • December 29, 2021
British Airways dealt with a broken windscreen in a creative fashion over the Christmas break, using a three-way…
Airbus, Boeing, Most Used Plane
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2021 In Review: Which Aircraft Types Were Used The Most?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 28, 2021
While 2021 saw aviation’s recovery taking a big jump from 2020, total commercial flights still sit around 20%…
Indonesia, Boeing 737 MAX, Lion Air
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Indonesia Gives The Green Light To Boeing 737 MAX Operations

  • byTom Boon
  • December 28, 2021
Today, the Indonesian Ministry of Transport gave the green light for Boeing 737 MAX operations to resume in…
Airbus A350, Qatar Airways, 2021
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The Top Airbus A350 Operators Of 2021 Revealed

  • byTom Boon
  • December 28, 2021
According to schedule data, around 30 airlines have flown the Airbus A350 during 2021. While LATAM only scheduled…
Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing 737 MAX, Return To Service
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Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Boeing 737 MAX Flights In February

  • byTom Boon
  • December 27, 2021
Ethiopian Airlines has revealed that it plans to bring the Boeing 737 MAX back into service next February.…
Asiana Airlines, Airbus A380, Frankfurt, Los Angeles
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Asiana Airlines Plans The A380’s Return For March 2022

  • byTom Boon
  • December 27, 2021
Yet another airline has scheduled the return of the giant of the skies for next year. According to…
Qantas, Airbus A380, Los Angeles
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Qantas Now Plans To Resume International A380 Flights In January

  • byTom Boon
  • December 27, 2021
Qantas is tipped to bring its Airbus A380 aircraft back to service early as pilots on other fleets…
Simple Flying, 2021, Happy Holidays
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Happy Holidays From The Simple Flying Team!

  • byTom Boon
  • December 25, 2021
On behalf of the entire Simple Flying team, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of…
Air New Zealand, Boeing 787, Paint issue
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Paint Is Flaking On Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Wings

  • byTom Boon
  • December 24, 2021
Air New Zealand has become the latest airline to reveal issues with paint peeling off of composite surfaces.…
Austria, UK, Omicron, Travel Ban
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Austria Becomes The Latest To Restrict Travel From The UK

  • byTom Boon
  • December 23, 2021
Austria has become the latest country to implement a UK-focused travel ban. Like neighboring Germany, the country will…
Lufthansa, Train Service, Feeder Services
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Lufthansa Now Offers A Train For All Domestic Frankfurt Feeder Flights

  • byTom Boon
  • December 23, 2021
German flag carrier Lufthansa now offers a rail option of all domestic feeder flights bound for its main…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 98: Simple Flying Meets IAG Cargo

  • byTom Boon
  • December 23, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
United Airlines, Boeing 777, engine Failure
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FAA Proposes Changes To Grounded Boeing 777-200 Engines

  • byTom Boon
  • December 23, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a change to Boeing 777-200 aircraft engines grounded since an uncontained…
British Airways, Airbus A380, Johannesburg
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British Airways Reinstates January Johannesburg A380 Flights

  • byTom Boon
  • December 22, 2021
After the UK government scrapped its red-list again, British Airways has reinstated Airbus A380 flights to Johannesburg in…
Qantas, Airbus A380, London Heathrow
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Qantas Schedules Airbus A380 Flights To London From June 2022

  • byTom Boon
  • December 22, 2021
Qantas appears to have brought its London Airbus A380 launch forward to June, according to its latest schedule…
Airbus, Final Airbus A380, Delivery
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In Photos: Airbus Bids Farewell To The Last A380

  • byTom Boon
  • December 22, 2021
It has been almost a week since Airbus delivered the last ever A380 to its biggest customer of…
Wizz Air, London Gatwick Airport, Slots
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Wizz Air Gets 15 Daily London Gatwick Slot Pairs From Norwegian

  • byTom Boon
  • December 22, 2021
Wizz Air will base four additional Airbus A321neo aircraft at London Gatwick as the low-cost competition heats up…
Airbus A380, Emirates, Schedule
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Will We See Another Aircraft As Large As The Airbus A380?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 17, 2021
Airbus has finished building the Airbus A380, having delivered the last jet of the program yesterday. The aircraft…
Airbus A380, Busiest Airports, 2022
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Which Airports Could See The Most A380s In 2022?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 17, 2021
A year ago, it seemed as though the A380 was yesterday’s news. Fast forward to today, and the…
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