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Joanna Bailey

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Managing Editor -  Joanna has worked in publishing for more than a decade and is fast becoming a go-to source for commercial aviation analysis. Providing commentary for outlets including the BBC, CNBC, Reuters Thomson and others, she works closely with IATA, AviaDev and various airlines and suppliers to get the inside track on the global marketplace.
French Bee first A350-1000
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Double Delivery: Air Caraibes And French bee Both Take New A350s

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 17, 2021
French low-cost airline French bee has taken delivery of its first A350-1000, acquired on lease from Air Lease…
China Airlines A321neo cabin
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In Photos: China Airlines’ Smart New Airbus A321neo

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 17, 2021
China Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 25 A321neos set to arrive at the airline. With…
Korean Air drone inspections
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Drones Help Korean Air Slash Plane Inspection Times By 60%

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 17, 2021
Korean Air has developed a new method of inspecting aircraft using not one drone, but a whole swarm.…
TUI Boeing 737 MAX
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Volcanic Eruptions Prompt TUI To Cancel La Palma Flights Until February

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 16, 2021
British leisure airline TUI has canceled its services to La Palma for an extended period due to the…
KLM transavia Air France A320neo A321neo A350F
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Breaking: Air France-KLM Orders 100 A320neo And Four A350F

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 16, 2021
The Air France-KLM Group has become Airbus’ latest conquest this week, as the planemaker has snagged another significant…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 97: Airbus A350 Legal Assessment, The 777X’s Sustainability

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 16, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
PLAY
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PLAY Reveals Its First United States Routes With UK-US Fares From £139

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 16, 2021
Iceland’s newest airline PLAY has unveiled its initial routes to the United States, set to launch next spring.…
Delta Air Lines A321ceo
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Airbus Is Set To Deliver Its Last Ever A321ceo To Delta

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 15, 2021
All eyes are on Airbus as it prepares to make the final delivery of the last A380 to…
ACj TwoTwenty ACJ220 first flight
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Airbus’ First Private ACJTwoTwenty Takes Its Maiden Flight

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 15, 2021
The Airbus Corporate Jet based on the popular A220 has taken its very first flight. The aircraft, known…
Air Europa Boeing 737 MAX
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IAG In Discussions To Void Air Europa Takeover Deal

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 15, 2021
IAG’s purchase of Air Europa is off. The group released a very brief statement this morning confirming that…
Air Peace 777
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Crisis Averted: Emirates Could Return To Nigeria After Air Peace Deal

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 14, 2021
In the latest installment of the UAE-Nigeria aviation drama, it seems the UAE has backed down on its…
IndiGo A320neo handover_1`
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IndiGo A320 Flies To Abu Dhabi With Napping Employee In Its Belly

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 14, 2021
An investigation has been launched after a loader working for IndiGo was found in the cargo compartment of…
BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport easyJet
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How easyJet Is Winning With Its Train Connections

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 14, 2021
Most air passengers do not live within walking distance of the airport. That means they are faced with…
Boeing, 777X, Dubai Airshow
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What Makes The Boeing 777X So Sustainable?

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 13, 2021
The 777X is touted as being the most sustainable twin-engine aircraft the world has ever seen. But what…
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UAE Seemingly Stops All Nigerian Arrivals Over Emirates Flight Ban

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 13, 2021
The political back and forth between Nigeria and the UAE continues to twist and turn. Today, Nigerian passengers…
SIA at Changi with lion
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King Of The Apron? 2 Lions Escape At Singapore Changi Airport

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 13, 2021
A pair of lions under the care of Singapore Airlines escaped from their cages while on the apron…
1st Breeze A220 – MSN55128 – Exiting Paint
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Longer Haul: Breeze Airways A220s Set To Fly 3+ Hours

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 13, 2021
CEO of Breeze Airways David Neeleman has added some color to the mission profiles of his incoming fleet…
Cebu Pacific A330-900 A330neo cabin interior
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In Pictures: Inside Cebu Pacific’s New 460 Seat Airbus A330-900neo

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 10, 2021
Cebu Pacific has been the proud owner of an A330-900 for about two weeks now. At the end…
Nigeria-Emirates-Flight-Suspension
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More Drama: Emirates Faces A New Restriction Flying To Nigeria

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 10, 2021
Just days after Dubai-based airline Emirates resumed its services to Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria, the airline has…
Boeing 737 silhouette
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What Boeing Means By ‘Laying The Foundations’ Of Its Next Jet

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 10, 2021
The eyes of the aviation community have long been on Boeing to see what comes next. The US…
A380 Airbus livery
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The More Electric Aircraft – Cleaner, Greener And More Reliable

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 9, 2021
Commercial aircraft have historically relied on hydraulic and pneumatic systems to provide many essential functions. But using bleed…
Boeing 707 air india
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Hiker Gets $85k Worth Of Gems Found From Crashed Air India Boeing 707

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 9, 2021
The crash of an Air India Boeing 707 almost sixty years ago continues to share its mysteries. As…
WestJet
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How WestJet Is Cutting Data Load Times By 85%

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 9, 2021
The recent APEX/IFSA Awards served to shine a light on the most innovative and game-changing technologies in aviation.…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 96: 777X Folding Wingtips, Northern Pacific’s Plans

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 9, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
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