Norse Atlantic Airways Receives Its AOC From Norwegian Regulator
Norse Atlantic Airways has been granted its air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority as…
Korean Air Suspends Shenyang Route Over Positive COVID Cases
Korean Air has temporarily suspended flights to Shenyang after passengers traveling on the route tested positive for COVID-19…
Emirates Stops Accepting Travelers From 8 More African Nations
Emirates has added eight more African countries to its travel ban list. The UAE-based carrier will no longer…
Breeze Airways CEO: We Fly Where People Don’t Fly
Breeze Airways managed to successfully launch operations around seven months ago, despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19…
Which Airlines Are The Largest Embraer E190 E2 Operators?
The Embraer E190-E2 was certified almost four years ago and operated its first commercial service two months later…
Condor Postpones Airbus A330 Launch To February 2022
German airline Condor will delay its Airbus A330 launch due to engine cowling corrosion. The aircraft was all…
What Does Boeing Mean By Building A Plane In The Metaverse?
Boeing recently announced its goal to design planes in the ‘metaverse,’ raising more than a few eyebrows. What…
Another One: Blue Air Takes Delivery Of 5th New Boeing 737 MAX
Blue Air has taken delivery of its 5th Boeing 737-8 MAX. The brand-new aircraft (registration: YR-MXE) arrived on…
Backing Out Of Air Europa Just Cost IAG €75 Million
International Airlines Group (IAG) has revealed that its canceled takeover of Air Europa is set to cost €75…
UK Scraps Red List Again As Omicron Spreads Domestically
The UK government has scrapped its red list as Omicron cases rise across the country. Health Secretary Sajid…
Having The A320 And A321 Will Allow PLAY To Mix Its Capacity
Simple Flying recently had the opportunity to speak with Icelandic carrier PLAY’s CEO Birgir Jonsson at the Future…
Why Starting An Airline In Africa Is Difficult
African airlines have to contend with many obstacles before they can even launch operations. From excessive government involvement…
Alitalia’s London Heathrow Slots Will Return To Etihad In March
Defunct Italian airline Alitalia will return its lucrative Heathrow slots to Etihad in March 2022. All 68 of…
Germany’s Condor Prepares To Launch Airbus A330 Operations
German carrier Condor is preparing to launch its new fleet of Airbus A330s. Condor has ordered 16 A330neos…
The US Tightens Testing Requirements For Incoming Passengers
The US will tighten its testing requirements for inbound travelers in response to the new Omicron COVID variant.…
United Airlines Set To Relaunch Direct Flights To Scotland
United Airlines is set to relaunch daily, non-stop flights between Scotland and the US in 2022. From March…
ITA Prepares To Replace Alitalia As The Pope’s Airline
ITA Airways is preparing to take over from Alitalia as the official airline of the Pope. Pope Francis…
British Airways A380 Ingests Bird While Landing In Madrid
A British Airways A380 suffered a bird ingestion upon arrival at Madrid–Barajas Airport on November 28th. Flight BA462…
UK Self-Quarantine Mandate Will Go In Effect From Tuesday
The UK’s new travel restrictions mandating self-quarantine and PCR testing will go into effect from 04:00 GMT on…
Feeling Festive: easyJet Launches £695 Advent Calendar With Flights
easyJet has launched its first-ever festive calendar this year, priced at £695. Called the ‘Advent(ure) Calendar,’ easyJet’s calendar…
Ryanair To Be Removed From The London Stock Exchange
Ryanair has confirmed it is delisting from the London Stock Exchange, citing steep admission fees, low level of…
SpiceJet Wants To Be Flying 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Within 2 Years
Indian carrier SpiceJet has revealed plans to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX jets into its fleet within…
Boeing 787 Supply Chain Inspections Continue
Leaders of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have requested a government review into the Federal Aviation…
Airbus Leaves Dubai Airshow With 408 Aircraft Orders
Aerospace manufacturer Airbus has left the Dubai Airshow with 408 orders (269 firm orders and 139 commitments) for…