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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.
TransNorthern DC-3
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TransNorthern DC-3 Lands Gear Up Following Alaska Engine Failure

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 9, 2021
A TransNothern Aviation Douglas DC-3 has been forced to make a belly landing after losing power to one…
Boeing 777X, Freighter, Emirates
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How The 787 ecoDemonstrator Is Making The Boeing 777X Quieter

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 8, 2021
The 777X is an awe-inspiring aircraft, not just in its agility or size, but also because it is…
UK Government, Air Passenger Duty, Ultra-Long-Haul
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Willie Walsh Criticizes UK’s “Excessive” Reaction To Omicron

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 8, 2021
The UK reacted surprisingly swiftly and strongly to the emergence of the Omicron variant, reinstating its red list…
Dynamic International 767 engine fire
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What Caused The 2015 Dynamic International Boeing 767 Engine Fire?

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 8, 2021
Fort Lauderdale Airport was the scene of a dramatic engine fire back in 2015. The aircraft, a Boeing…
ANA, Boeing 787-9, Japan
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10 Years Of The Boeing 787: ANA Reveals New Domestic Interior

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 8, 2021
The world’s largest operator of the 787, All Nippon Airways (ANA), has today revealed an upgraded cabin for…
flycoralway-airbus-a321lr
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Airbus Doubles Its Order Books In November

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 7, 2021
Airbus has today released its orders and deliveries figures to the end of November, and it’s been an…
G-KELT
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In Photos: Onboard The World’s First Airbus ACJ320neo

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 7, 2021
Most private jets are compact little things, with the Cessnas, Gulfstreams and Bombardiers providing the lion’s share of…
Air Arabia low-cost carrier begins flights to Sheremetyevo Airport
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India: A Key Market For Air Arabia’s Growth

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 7, 2021
Air Arabia has served India for almost all of its 18-year lifespan, initially via its main airline in…
Boeing 787 first flight
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Why Boeing Isn’t Focusing On Hydrogen As A Fuel

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 6, 2021
Boeing’s commitment to sustainability has accelerated with the appointment of its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Raymond. Chris…
FlyZero ATI hydrogen plane
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Across The Atlantic On Hydrogen? FlyZero Reveals Zero Emission Concept

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 6, 2021
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has today revealed a hydrogen aircraft concept that it says could fly anywhere…
Northern Pacific Airways
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Why Northern Pacific Airways Has Chosen The Boeing 757

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 6, 2021
Northern Pacific’s choice of the Boeing 757 could be seen to raise a few eyebrows, given that it’s…
Aeroflot A330
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Aeroflot A330 Forced To Descend To Avoid Spy Plane

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 6, 2021
Authorities in Moscow have claimed that a US aircraft operating on behalf of NATO forced a civilian flight…
Breeze A220
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Breeze Airways Wants To Go Transatlantic With Its Airbus A220s

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 3, 2021
Breeze Airways is targeting beginning operations with its new A220s in the second quarter of next year. While…
airBaltic A220-300
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airBaltic A220 Taxis Off The Runway In Riga Amid Snowfall

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 3, 2021
An airBaltic A220 has slid off the runway in snowy conditions in Riga, Latvia. The aircraft was flying…
Four Seasons
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Luxury Is Back: Four Seasons Launches 2023 Private A321LR Trips

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 3, 2021
The all-business class A321LR belonging to Four Seasons has already begun lining up for takeoff in 2023. Having…
FLY CORALway
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FLY CORALway Strays Away From The Airbus A220: Aims To Fly The A320

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 2, 2021
French Polynesian startup FLY CORALway has ditched its plans to use the A220 for its operations, at least…
intelsat software defined satellites
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Intelsat Wants To Change Inflight Connectivity For Good: Here’s How

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 2, 2021
Intelsat is preparing to take delivery of its first next-generation software-defined satellites in 2024. With lower costs, higher…
Airlink
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Airlink’s CEO On Ending Its South African Airways Partnership

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 2, 2021
For a quarter of a century, South Africa’s Airlink was hanging on to the coattails of its international…
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 95: A350 Paint Saga Grows, Return Of The A340-600

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 2, 2021
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
China 737 MAX ungrounding
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China Lays Foundations For Unbanning The Boeing 737 MAX

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 2, 2021
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has today cleared the way for the Boeing 737 MAX to…
LAS
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Las Vegas Airport: A Testbed For New Security Checkpoint Technologies

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 1, 2021
Las Vegas McCarran is home to the first and only Innovation Checkpoint, and features some unique facilities to…
ITA Airbus order
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ITA Airways Firms Up Order For 28 Airbus Aircraft

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 1, 2021
Italy’s newest airline, ITA, has today firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 new aircraft. The order…
Northern Pacific
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Northern Pacific Eyes Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul As Initial Routes

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 1, 2021
Startup airline Northern Pacific has been clear that it wants to connect the Far East with the lower…
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Airlines Need To Embrace IT System Modernization: Here’s Why

  • byJoanna Bailey
  • December 1, 2021
Aviation often feels like a very modern industry, but behind the scenes, the systems and software that power…
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