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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.
Singapore Airlines, Airbus A380, Fifth Freedom
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Singapore Airlines Plans Large A380 Return For Summer 2022

  • byTom Boon
  • December 17, 2021
Singapore Airlines seems to be planning a significant return of the Airbus A380 when the IATA summer 2022…
airBaltic, Airbus A220, 5 Years
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airBaltic Has Now Been Flying The A220 For 5 Years

  • byTom Boon
  • December 16, 2021
airBaltic has now been operating the Airbus A220 for half a decade. The Latvian carrier started using the…
emiratescompletesa380fleetwith123rddelivery-2
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That’s A Wrap: Emirates Takes The Last Ever Airbus A380

  • byTom Boon
  • December 16, 2021
And just like that, it’s over. Emirates has taken delivery of its 123rd Airbus A380 order, bringing the…
Emirates 777-300ER
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Emirates Ups Seychelles Holiday Flight Schedule

  • byTom Boon
  • December 16, 2021
Dubai-based Emirates has revealed plans to boost its flight schedule to Seychelles over the peak holiday period. From…
Singapore Airlines, Airbus A350 Freighter
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Breaking: Singapore Airlines Signs LOI For 7 Airbus A350 Freighters

  • byTom Boon
  • December 15, 2021
Singapore Airlines has signed a letter of intent to acquire seven Airbus A350F, the cargo version of the…
Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Boeing 777
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Qatar Airways To Lease Cathay Pacific 777s As A350 Row Drags On

  • byTom Boon
  • December 14, 2021
Qatar Airways is set to lease at least four Boeing 777 aircraft from Cathay Pacific as its row…
Qatar Airways, Airbus A380, Routes
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Where Has Qatar Airways Flown The Airbus A380?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 14, 2021
Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380s will return to the skies tomorrow with flights planned to London Heathrow and Paris…
British Airways A320 moody sky
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British Airways Launches Its London Gatwick Short Haul Subsidiary

  • byTom Boon
  • December 14, 2021
British Airways today officially launched its new short-haul subsidiary due to operate from London Gatwick Airport starting in…
Cologne Bonn Airport, Zero G, Airbus A300, Vaccination
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Cologne Airport Offers The Chance To Be Vaccinated In “Zero-G”

  • byTom Boon
  • December 14, 2021
Cologne Bonn Airport is offering individuals the chance to be vaccinated in Zero G (well, almost). The airport…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Bahrain
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How Emirates Plans To Celebrate Bahrain’s Golden Jubilee

  • byTom Boon
  • December 13, 2021
Emirates plans to send its special 50 years of the UAE livery to Bahrain on Wednesday. The flight…
Lufthansa Boeing 747, Combi
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The Queen In Your Hands? Lufthansa 747-400 Combi Parts Go On Sale

  • byTom Boon
  • December 13, 2021
It’ll soon be possible to hold a piece of a retired Boeing 747-400 Combi aircraft in your hands.…
United Kingdom, Red List, Hotel Quarantine
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Another U-Turn? UK Could Look To End Hotel Quarantine Again

  • byTom Boon
  • December 13, 2021
The UK could be looking to scrap hotel quarantine for vaccinated red-list travelers, according to reports. Since the…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Penultimate
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Only 1 Left: Airbus Delivers The Penultimate A380

  • byTom Boon
  • December 10, 2021
As we edge ever closer to the end of an era, Airbus has delivered its penultimate A380 of…
Irkut, MC-21, Guided Tour
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Inside The MC-21: Russia’s Boeing 737 MAX Challenger

  • byTom Boon
  • December 10, 2021
Since 2007, Russia has been working on a brand new narrowbody concept designed to compete against the Airbus…
Lufthansa Technik, Luftwaffe, Airbus A321LR
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Lufthansa Technik Takes Delivery Of German Air Force’s 1st A321LR

  • byTom Boon
  • December 10, 2021
Lufthansa Technik has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft due to go to the…
Airbus, A350, Qatar Airways
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Breaking: Airbus Seeks Legal Assessment In A350 Paint Saga

  • byTom Boon
  • December 9, 2021
Airbus has revealed it is seeking an independent legal assessment against an unnamed airline in the ongoing A350…
Qatar Airways A350
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Qatar Airways Ups Connections On Key Routes Over The Holidays

  • byTom Boon
  • December 9, 2021
Qatar Airways is increasing connectivity on its busiest routes over the holiday season. The airline is set to…
Boeing, 737 MAX, 1 Year
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1 Year Of Operations: A Look At The Boeing 737 MAX’s Return

  • byTom Boon
  • December 9, 2021
How time flies! It has now been a year since the Boeing 737 MAX returned to the skies…
Airbus A380, Giant Of The Skies, Second Hand
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Is A Second Hand A380 Market Possible After The Pandemic?

  • byTom Boon
  • December 8, 2021
Throughout 2021, the Airbus A380 has defied expectations, making a speedy comeback from what seemed like the end…
Air Belgium, Boeing 747, Pilots
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A New Type: Air Belgium Set To Start Flying Cargo Boeing 747-8s

  • byTom Boon
  • December 8, 2021
According to a job listing posted by the airline, Air Belgium is looking at flying Boeing 747-8s for…
SunExpress, Boeing 737 MAX, 1st Delivery
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SunExpress Takes Delivery Of Its First Boeing 737 MAX

  • byTom Boon
  • December 8, 2021
SunExpress has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The Turkish low-cost leisure carrier has 42…
Qatar A380
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1 Week To Go: Qatar Airways Prepares For The Airbus A380’s Return

  • byTom Boon
  • December 8, 2021
Qatar Airways is making final preparations for the return of the Airbus A380. The airline will ‘reluctantly’ bring…
Air Canada, Boeing 767, Freighter
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Freighters Are Back: Air Canada Welcomes Its 1st Converted 767

  • byTom Boon
  • December 7, 2021
Air Canada has welcomed back one of its former Boeing 767 aircraft. The airplane has been converted into…
australia-domestic-airline-industry-recovery
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777 Partners Almost Doubles Its Boeing 737 MAX Order

  • byTom Boon
  • December 7, 2021
Miami-based leasing company 777 Partners has increased its commitment to new Boeing aircraft. However, rather than ordering the…
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