
Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast
The Simple Flying Podcast - hosted by Tom Boon and Channing Reid is your go to podcast for commercial aviation news and insight.
We discuss the top commercial aviation news stories each week, all of the stories discussed can be found on simpleflying.com.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2022 • 32min
#129: JetBlue's Persistence Pays Off, Lufthansa Faces Strikes & 3 More Stories
In episode 129 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
JetBlue's Spirit Airlines persistence pays off
British Airways confirms Boeing 777X delivery delay
Why Boom Supersonic has redesigned its plane
Lufthansa faces strike action from multiple directions
Nancy Pelosi breaks a flight tracking record

Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
#128: Al Baker On The 777X, Who Won Farnborough, & 3 More Stories
In episode 128 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts, Jo and Tom, look back at the Farnborough Airshow, discussing,
A sit down with Akbar Al Baker
Orders placed during the show
airBaltic's long-haul options
Sustainability: A key show message
Tim Clark & Willie Walsh on Heathrow chaos

Jul 14, 2022 • 30min
#127: Simple Flying Meets Derek Nseko To Discuss African Aviation & AviaDev Africa
In this episode, Jo is joined by Derek Nseko, Founder and CEO of Airspace Africa, and the Founder of an important STEM Program called iFly.
We chat through our feedback from the recent AviaDev Africa conference, discuss the opportunities and challenges facing African Aviation, and get the lowdown on what Derek is doing to inspire the next generation of aviators.
Find out more about iFly on the website and visit Airspace Africa for more African aviation news.

Jul 7, 2022 • 25min
#126: Lufthansa A380 Is Back, Airbus Wins Big In China & 3 More Stories
Welcome to episode 126 of the Simple Flying podcast!
In today's episode, Jo and Tom talk about:
Lufthansa’s A380 will return to the fleet
Airbus breaks a record with massive Chinese order
Farnborough Airshow is back
The restart and growth plans of South African Airways
Hahn Airport is saved and has big plans for the future

Jun 30, 2022 • 19min
#125: Tom Chats Routes With Our Analyst James Pearson
This week Tom is back, but Jo has flown off to enjoy winter in South Africa. In Episode 125 of the Simple Flying Podcast, Tom is joined by our routes analyst James Pearson to speak about everything routes, from how new routes are decided, to why the right jet is crucial.

Jun 24, 2022 • 30min
#124: First 100% SAF Flight, Boeing's New Ecodemonstrator & 3 More Stories
In Episode 124 Jo is joined by Simple Flying's Lead Sustainability Journalist Linnea to discuss the world's first 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight, Boeing's new ecoDemonstrator, the A321XLR's first flight, and much more. We reflect on the highlights of the Sustainable Aviation Futures conference and some of the early titbits coming out of the IATA AGM.

Jun 17, 2022 • 29min
#123: Wizz Air CEO's Fatigue Comments, AIX Hamburg & 3 More Stories
In episode 123 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Jo discuss,
Wizz Air CEO's comments on fatigue cause a commotion
5 cool things we saw at AIX Hamburg
Rwanda deportation flights
Korean Air hiring Airbus A380 pilots
Happy Birthday to Honeywell's Boeing 757

Jun 10, 2022 • 32min
#122: Comair Hits Turbulence, European Air Travel Meltdown & 3 More Stories
In episode 122 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Tom and Jo discuss,
Comair hits turbulence
Europe's air travel meltdown
Qatar Airbus A350 drama latest
Aviation's jubilee celebrations
Condor's new Airbus A330neo cabin
NOTE: Since this episode was recorded Comair has filed for liquidation.

Jun 2, 2022 • 23min
#121: Simple Flying Meets Top Gun's Aerial Coordinator & Stunt Pilot
In episode 121 of the Simple Flying podcast, host Tom is joined by Kevin LaRosa, the Aerial Coordinator and Stunt Pilot on the film Top Gun: Maverick. We'll talk about what it was like to work on the film, how Kevin got to his current position, and more.
If you miss our usual news updates don't worry! These will be back as usual from next week.

May 26, 2022 • 19min
#120: Simple Flying Meets Athena Security
In episode 120 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom sit down with Michael Green, the CEO, and co-founder of Athena Security. We take a deep dive into his innovative security solution and gain some insight into airport security in general.