Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

In episode 174 of the Simple Flying Podcast, Tom is joined by Alejandro Núñez Vicente, the Founder & CEO of Chaise Longue. Alejandro is on a mission to revolutionize economy seating in a way not seen since the dawn of passenger flight. He talks through his concept, known as the Chaise Longue, some of the challenges he has faced, and addresses some of the critisisms of the project.

Today, your host Joanna Bailey recaps some of the most important aviation news of the week, and is joined by Sumit Singh and Tom Boon for feedback on the week's major aviation events. Riyadh Air reveals its livery IATA AGM - a post event report Airplane order rumors and bookings for the week What happened at AIX this year?

In episode 172, Jo and Tom discuss: Lufthansa finally purchases ITA Why Air New Zealand is weighing passengers Singapore Airlines' A380 is going to Auckland What you need to know about animal fats in SAF Growing Saudi Arabian lessor Avilease buys 13 planes

In episode 171 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, American Airlines/JetBlue North East Alliance banned British Airways' latest Avios-only flights Fokker working on a hydrogen F100 Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew Finnair heads to Australia

As part of mental health awareness week (May 15 - 21), we sit down with Instagram sensation and Simple Flying regular, Captain Chris, to discuss mental health in aviation. As a training captain, Chris works closely with hundreds of other pilots, giving him a unique vantage point into the industry. We'll discuss the current situation in the cockpit, the support airlines are giving stressed-out pilots, and how the pandemic has affected mental health. We also talk about the 'lie to fly' mentality, and whether there is misinformation being spread, making pilots afraid to seek help.

In episode 169 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo and Tom discuss: King Charles III is crowned - a recap of aviation-related events Ryanair places a giant Boeing order for the 737 MAX 10 Airlines are abandoning Twitter - here's why The world's longest flights since 1997 The US is preparing to implement flight delay compensation

In episode 168 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: Air India's sterile cockpits Go First declares bankruptcy Breeze eyes international expansion The US won't delay 5G any longer Qantas is getting a new CEO

In episode 167 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The 1st non-Chinese COMAC ARJ21 operator Ryanair's rolling 'ramp'age ANA's error fares JetBlue's Q1 and Amsterdam launch Our latest webinar

In episode 166 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Ryanair's struggle in Germany Can we stop talking about aviation’s recovery now? The importance of cabin humidity United Airlines' launches and losses British Airways' Avios only flights

In episode 165 of the Simple Flying podcast your host Tom discusses, Air Astana's relationship with its LCC FlyArystan Why the COMAC C919 is good news for western airlines How Russian airlines are getting around maintenance sanctions Lufthansa positions an Airbus A380 to Munich