Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

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.

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.

Cathay Pacific's recovery, airplanes flying longest routes, African airspace closures, bear escapes Iraqi Airways flight, Qatar's ghost flight loophole

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

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.

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?

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

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

In this aviation news podcast, Joanna Bailey and Jake Hardiman delve into topics like engine ingestions, a Boeing 737 turned into an Airbnb, the potential end of extra legroom in exit rows, a record-breaking feat at the Airbus Broughton factory, and the abandonment of NASA's X57 Maxwell project.

In episode 175, Jo and Tom report on all the biggest news from the Paris Air Show, including: All the Airbus orders IndiGo places biggest-ever order Boeing's airshow orders What else is going on at the airshow? Other PAS announcements