
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

Sep 29, 2023 • 30min
#189:Antonov An-225 Work & Huge Widebody Orders & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 189 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
Antonov An-225 work begins
Huge widebody orders
Qantas' sticky situation
A busy week for Ryanair
Air Peace demands Heathrow slots

Sep 23, 2023 • 35min
#188: A321XLR Route Proving, Fake Engine Parts & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 188 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
The Airbus A321XLR's route-proving campaign
Fake engine part certifications
Qatar Airways CEO's latest Airbus A380 comments
Whats is going on at Avianca
Emirates is searching for A380 pilots

Sep 15, 2023 • 32min
#187: RTX Engine Issues, Qatar Airways Saves The Loneliest Lion & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 184 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
The latest Pratt & Whitney engine issues
Qatar Airways saves the world's loneliest lion
Northern Pacific's new branding
Own part of Emirates' 1st Airbus A380
A week of crazy dog stories

Sep 8, 2023 • 25min
#186: Discover Airlines, The CR929 Loses Its 'R' & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 186 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
NATS meltdown report released
Russia pulls out of the CR929
Discover Airlines is here
Corendon Airlines launches adult only cabins
Alan Joyce leaves Qantas early

Sep 1, 2023 • 21min
#185: UK Aviation Chaos, Monarch's Rollercoaster Week & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 158 of the Simple Flying podcast Tom discusses,
UK ATC chaos
Hong Kong typhoon disruption
Lufthansa brings back more A380s
Monarch Air’s rollercoaster fortnight
An Auckland Airport proposal

Aug 25, 2023 • 22min
#184: Thai Airbus A380 Sale, BOAC Boeing 747 Scrapped & 3 More Aviation Stories
Thai Airways is selling their grounded Airbus A380s, British Airways' BOAC Boeing 747 is being scrapped, Qantas is ordering more aircraft, American Airlines is launching new European cities, and Korean Air is upcycling old uniforms and aircraft parts.

Aug 18, 2023 • 24min
#183: Simple Flying Meets Avensis Aviation's CEO, Cristain Sutter
Tom interviews Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, discussing the impact of COVID on the cargo market, Navis as a flagship product, the unique design of an electrically operated plug type main deck cargo door, and the challenges of converting composite fuselage aircraft.

Aug 11, 2023 • 13min
#182: Cathay Recovery, Qatar Ghost Flights & 3 More Stories
Cathay Pacific's recovery, airplanes flying longest routes, African airspace closures, bear escapes Iraqi Airways flight, Qatar's ghost flight loophole

Aug 4, 2023 • 26min
#181: Boeing Delay Warning, Iraqi Airways Boeing 747 Sale & 3 More Stories
In episode 181 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
Further Boeing delays could lead to cancelations
Iraqi Airways Boeing 747 sale
Pratt & Whitney's new engine issue
Ryanair faces another legal battle
An eco-friendly airline startup

Jul 28, 2023 • 26min
#180: Etihad's Airbus A380 Is Back!
The podcast discusses the return of Etihad's Airbus A380 after the pandemic, highlighting its popularity and advanced technology. The hosts review their lounge experience at Heathrow Airport and share their observations of the catering staff. They also explore the economy cabin and galleys of the A380, expressing their excitement over its return.