Riyadh Air is launching with a Boeing 787-9 cabin that eliminates first class in favor of a two-class-plus configuration featuring both standard and elite business suites built on the Safran Unity platform. The business…
The US Navy is replacing the T-45 Goshawk trainer with a new land-based undergraduate jet training system that eliminates carrier landings from initial pilot training. Carrier qualifications will now occur in Fleet…
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The CDC is organizing a special quarantine flight to transport 17 American citizens from the Canary Islands to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska following a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV…
Long-haul commercial aircraft are equipped with dedicated crew rest compartments, typically hidden above the cockpit or within the upper fuselage, where pilots are required to sleep during designated periods to manage…
A FedEx MD-11 completed its first test flight in six months after a global grounding triggered by a UPS crash in November 2025, flying for over an hour from Memphis and reaching 29,000 feet before performing circuits…
The airline industry faces an ongoing pilot shortage driven by mandatory retirement at age 65, expensive training requirements, and pandemic-related departures, with North America requiring 120,000 new pilots over the…
The GE9X engines powering Boeing's 777X aircraft cost $40-45 million each, or $80-90 million per aircraft when both required engines are included, exceeding the list prices of most contemporary private jets such as the…
Air traffic controllers at the world's busiest airports command record salaries due to a critical global staffing shortage, with the FAA capping total compensation at $228,000 and top facilities like New York TRACON…
The Boeing 747-400 has a service ceiling of 45,100 feet, significantly higher than most modern commercial jet rivals, achieved through redesigned wings with winglets and extended wingtips that enhance aerodynamic…
Airbus, founded in 1970, is one of the two major commercial aircraft manufacturers competing against Boeing. The company became renowned for producing the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, though…
Simple Flying's Boeing content page showcases articles about the Chicago-headquartered aerospace manufacturer, which employs over 140,000 people and produces both commercial and military aircraft. Recent articles cover…
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Simple Flying's aviation news roundup reports on significant fleet and route developments, including United Airlines receiving 55 Boeing 737 MAX 9 deliveries, Delta launching a high-capacity A321neo with 44 first-class…
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Seat maps in the airline industry, formally called Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA), follow standardized IATA cabin codes to show how seats, galleys, lavatories, and emergency exits are distributed across…
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Boeing faces delays with its 777X program, requiring modifications to 30 already-completed aircraft before delivery to airlines. The aviation manufacturing sector in 2026 is marked by significant developments including…
Simple Flying's aviation news roundup covers developments across commercial and military aircraft sectors, featuring stories about cabin configuration innovations from carriers including Riyadh Air, Emirates, and Delta,…
The content covers major developments in aviation including significant aircraft deliveries and route expansions across major carriers. United Airlines is receiving substantial Boeing 737 MAX 9 deliveries, while…
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