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Pilot's Deadly Mistakes Get The Nelons Killed!
This is the Neelys, a famous Southern gospel music family, and this was a video they made moments before they boarded the aircraft behind them having no idea it would turn out to be their last flight. That's because two…
Passenger: "I Have NO Idea How to Fly a Plane"
I've got a furious situation here by pilot John here. I have no idea how to fly the airplane, but I'm 100. As a pilot, your skills aren't really transferable. They're really only useful to you or anybody else when you…
Veryon acquires Polaris Aero
In the short term, Polaris Aero will continue operating as its own business unit. Aviation software solutions provider Veryon has acquired Polaris Aero, an aviation software company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.…
Boeing Missed Break-Even On The 747SP By A Single Airframe Before Killing Production
Published Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Passionate about promoting aviation, the beauty of flight and the science behind it, Antonio is an avid reader of aviation magazines and books, and he loves visiting airshows all over…
The Pacific Air Bases Where The US Air Force Is Deploying Its Newest Fighters Right Now
Published Sep 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…
Why Airbus' Target Of 12 A350s Per Month By 2028 Is Now In Serious Doubt
Published Sep 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Jack comes to Simple Flying with a lifelong interest in all things aviation. He holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, and is a certified private and remote pilot.…
Why Delta Air Lines Chose Atlanta Over New York-JFK To Anchor Its New Middle East Strategy
Published Sep 6, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer…
Why The US Air Force Runs A Cold War-Scale C-17 Air Bridge From 1 Base In Germany
Published Sep 6, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer…
Why Airlines Keep Paying 30% More For The Airbus A220 Over Embraer's E195-E2
Published Sep 7, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…
United Airlines Won't Fly To Dubai Again Until March 2027 At The Earliest
Published Sep 7, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer…
Why Boeing's F-15EX Deliveries Restarted At Full Speed After A 105-Day Strike Shut Down St. Louis
Published Sep 7, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer…
Oops: British Airways Boeing 787 Emergency Slide Inflates Onto Catering Truck In Montreal
Published Sep 7, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol,…
$2 Billion: The Boeing 777X's Composite Wing Vs. The Airbus A330neo's Entire Development
The Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 are two of the world's most successful widebody programs ever, with both having been developed at largely the same time. Although only three variants in these families ever directly…
IAI unveils ELLYON, a business-jet ISTAR and electronic-attack spy plane - Dealroom
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A business jet, which may carry US President's Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has arrived in Moscow - reports - news.cgtn.com
A business jet, which may carry US President's Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, has arrived in Moscow - reports news.cgtn.com [truncated: Google News RSS provides only a snippet, not full article
Trump To Fly Overseas On Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 With Unconfirmed Security Upgrades
Published Sep 5, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT Journalist – Aaron is an aviation and travel journalist with 14 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. His background spans airport operations, aviation…
DHL's 1st Converted Boeing 777 Freighter Has Been Delivered & You Can Track It Live
Published Sep 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Brandon's passion for aviation started at a young age. He became involved in the flight simulator and VATSIM communities, which sparked his interest in aviation and eventually led him…
Why The US Air Force Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion To Rebuild 1 Base For Just 21 F-15EX Jets
Published Sep 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…
Air Tanker Meets Flying ICU In The RAF's Airbus Voyager
Published Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Chris earned a Master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies (Highest Honors) from the University of Texas at El Paso. His graduate work concentrated on Global and National…
How This Airport Operator Is Worth More Than United Airlines
Published Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT Based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, Nick joined Simple Flying in October 2025 and has a strong passion for travel and tourism, and in particular, the aviation industry, for as long…
Why Pilots Fly Final Approach At Exactly 1.3 Times The Stall Speed
Published Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Airline and Airport Management Graduate, Student Commercial Pilot and Commercial Aviation Writer. Based in London & Nagoya Flying an airplane faster than recommended on final approach…
Alaska Airlines Sued For $521,900 After 11 Japanese Paintings Ruined In Honolulu Rainstorm
Published Sep 6, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the…
Why Dassault Is Quietly Ending The Falcon 900LX After 40 Years Of Trijet Dominance
Published Sep 6, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…
A Look At The Salaries Of Royal Canadian Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots In 2026 & Why They're Still Not Enough
Published Sep 6, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT Aaron is an aviation enthusiast and world traveler with a deep interest in aerospace history and technology. He has traveled around the world numerous times, often incorporating visits…
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