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Sumit Singh

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Deputy Editor - Sumit comes to Simple Flying with more than eight years’ experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aeroflot, and more, Sumit excels in both aviation history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.
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Change At The Top: Who Is Vistara’s New CEO?

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 1, 2022
To mark the new year, Vistara announced that it has officially appointed a new chief executive officer effective…
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US Authorities Ask Firms To Delay 5G Amid Aviation Safety Concerns

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 1, 2022
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson and United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday asked leading mobile…
Boeing 307 Stratoliner "Clipper Flying Cloud
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The First Pressurized Commercial Aircraft: 83 Years Of The Boeing 307 Stratoliner

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 31, 2021
Today marks 83 years since the Boeing 307 Stratoliner flew for the very first time. The aircraft performed…
Tupolev Tu-144
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Supersonic Beginnings: Russia’s Tupolev Tu-144 First Flew 53 Years Ago

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 31, 2021
It has been over five decades since the Tupolev Tu-144 first took to the skies. The Soviet production…
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Hi Fly Pilot Achieves New Flight Record With Airbus A330neo

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 31, 2021
A new record flight time was registered yesterday. Hi Fly Commander Carlos Mirpuri flew between the Portuguese destinations…
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Surprising Startups: Which Airlines Launched During 2021?

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 30, 2021
Following a significant transformation in the aviation industry amid the global health crisis, there were bound to be…
Emirates, Boeing 777, Nigeria
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Farewell 2021: Emirates Reflects On Its Year Of Rebuilding

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 30, 2021
2021 has nearly come to an end, and with the new year fast approaching, Emirates has taken the…
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Why Improving Aviation Efficiency Relies On Blockchain Technology

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 27, 2021
With blockchain technology still a relatively new kid on the block in the mainstream, its utilization in aviation…
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Will Cathay Pacific Finally Recover In 2022?

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 27, 2021
Cathay Pacific reported a net loss of HK$21.65 billion ($2.8 billion) for 2020. The flag carrier of Hong…
French bee Airbus A350-941 F-HREV (2)
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Why 2021 Was The Right Time For French bee’s New York Launch

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 26, 2021
French bee launched flights to New York this summer, kicking off a new chapter for the low-cost carrier.…
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10 Things To Expect From Aviation In 2022

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 26, 2021
We are less than a week till the new year begins. With this in mind, we thought we’d…
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The Russifying Continues: The MC-21 Flies With Russian Composite Wings For The First Time

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 26, 2021
There was a major breakthrough for the Irkurt MC-21 program on Saturday. The plane flew for the first…
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75 Years In The Making: American Airlines’ Expansion At LAX

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 24, 2021
This month, American Airlines celebrated 75 years of operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Texan outfit…
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Ethiopian Airlines Receives IATA Pharmaceutical Certification

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 24, 2021
Ethiopian Airlines today proudly announced that it has received Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics…
MC-21 Wide
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Rossiya Wants A New IFE System For Its Irkut MC-21 Aircraft

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 24, 2021
Rossiya Airlines is bringing a new inflight entertainment (IFE) to its services. The Saint Petersburg, Russia-headquartered carrier will…
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Passenger Pleads Guilty To Punching Southwest Flight Attendant

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 23, 2021
A Southwest Airlines passenger has admitted to attacking a flight attendant working for the Texas-based carrier. The 28-year…
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The Mad-Dog: 22 Years Since The MD-80’s Final Delivery

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 23, 2021
Originally designed as a stretched version of the Douglas DC-9 and nicknamed Mad-Dog due to the noise it…
United Airlines Boeing 767-322(ER) N656UA (4) (2)
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Transatlantic Boost: United Reopens London Heathrow Club Lounge

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 20, 2021
United Airlines was the first carrier to operate at London Heathrow’s Terminal 2 when the new development opened…
Airbus A220
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Mid-Range Expansions: Uganda Airlines Eyeing Airbus Narrowbodies

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 20, 2021
Despite having roots that date back to the 1970s, the current incarnation of Uganda Airlines is only three…
EgyptAir Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Transatlantic Triumphs: How EgyptAir Adapted Its North American Operations

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 19, 2021
EgyptAir flies to three destinations in North America. In the United States, the flag carrier of Egypt heads…
Boeing 787-9
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Italian Police Investigating Low Quality Parts Intended For Boeing Jets

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 19, 2021
Prosecutors in Italy seized components that were intended for Boeing 787 aircraft production yesterday due to the failure…
Emirates, Airbus A380, Return
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Emirates Expands Digital Tools For Meeting Pre-Travel Requirements

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 19, 2021
Emirates today shared another valuable update in its approach to helping improve the passenger experience regarding health requirements.…
Rolls-Royce Spirit Aircraft
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Rolls-Royce’s Mission To Achieve Net Zero Aviation

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 18, 2021
Rolls-Royce has been making significant strides in the goal of operating in a more sustainable aviation ecosystem. Along…
ATR ANZ Plane
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Air New Zealand Takes Delivery Of ATR’s 1600th Aircraft

  • bySumit Singh
  • December 18, 2021
ATR delivered its 1,600th aircraft this month. The Franco-Italian turboprop powerhouse announced yesterday that Air New Zealand was…
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