
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 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.

Jul 21, 2023 • 27min
#179: Simple Flying Meets FCC Aviation
In episode 179 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo sits down with Tobias Konik, CEO of FCC Aviation to discuss,
Aviation taxes: Why is the tax landscape so complicated?
Business jets: Do they pay more tax?
Carbon tax: Is this the right solution for tackling sustainability?
What's the future of aviation tax?

Jul 13, 2023 • 28min
#178: Aircraft Incidents, Icelandair's A321XLR Order, & 3 More Trending Aviation Stories
In episode 178 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
This week's major incidents
Icelandair's Airbus A321XLR order
Norwegian is buying Widerøe
What's going on at MYAirline
Germany opens up passport eGates

Jul 7, 2023 • 26min
#177: Lufthansa Boeing 747 Diverts Twice, Everything Air Astana & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 177 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss,
Busiest travel day in US history
What's going on at Air Astana
Lufthansa Boeing 747 diverts twice
What it's like to fly Air Astana
Japan Airlines is now renting clothes
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