Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

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What's Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast about?

The Simple Flying Podcast - hosted by Joanna Bailey, and Tom Boon 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.

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Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast episodes:

04.26.2024
#215: Air India Boeing 747 Sale, Ex-Cathay A330 Destroyed By Fire & More Aviation News
Episode 215 of the Simple Flying aviation news podcast is here! Join Jo and Tom as we discuss some of the biggest and most interesting aviation stories of the week. In this episode, we discuss: Air India sells its Boeing 747s...
04.19.2024
#214: Rain Grounds Emirates, Iran Crisis Diversions & 2 More Aviation Stories
In episode 214 of the Simple Flying podcast your host Tom discusses, Historic rain grounds Emirates Iran crisis reroutes flights Lufthansa's new historical exhibition Royal Jordanian's new loyalty partnership
04.12.2024
#213: SAS Defects To SkyTeam, Airline Loyalty Update
In episode 213 of the Simple Flying podcast, regular host Tom Boon is joined by US Lead Jonathan Hendry to talk about SAS's upcoming Star Alliance exit, and what else is new in the aviation loyalty world.
04.05.2024
#212: Boeing Delays Impact Airlines, Best Aviation April Fools 2024
In episode 212 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A brand new JetBlue Airbus diversion Boeing delivery delays impact airlines USPS swaps to UPS Asian Airline Confidence Up The best Aviation April...
03.29.2024
#211: Boeing's Leadership Shakeup, Michael O'Leary Interviewed & Breeze Loyalty
For episode 211, the Simple Flying team make the most of being in the same part of the world for once. Doing things a little differently, we launch a roundtable discussion about some of the biggest events in aviation this...
03.20.2024
#210: Qatar Airways First Class Returns, Transatlantic Beluga Crossing
In episode 210 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A transatlantic Beluga crossing Air Astana's impressive 2023 results A LATAM Boeing 787 incident update Qatar Airways reignites first class New 6 hour...
03.15.2024
#209: A Bad Week For United, Setting Up Riyadh Air
In episode 209 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, 6 incidents in one week at United Airlines How Tony Douglas is setting up Riyadh Air LATAM's scary Tasman Sea incident PLAY's plans for...
03.07.2024
#208: Huge American Airlines Order, JetBlue Breaks Up With Spirit Airlines
In episode 208 of the Simple Flying Podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The FAA's Boeing audit JetBlue/Spirit Airlines breakup American Airlines' huge order Ex-Antonov CEO faces 15 years in jail A new search for MH370?
03.01.2024
#207: Qatar Reactivates Last A350, Boeing's 90 Day Warning
In episode 207 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo and Tom discuss, Qatar reactivates its last A350 Boeing's 90-day warning Flying Blue's status match offer End of the Boeing 767F Flying Emirates' A380 in business
02.23.2024
#206: Airbus Results Day, Boeing Clocks Singapore Orders
In episode 206 of the Simple Flying Podcast your hosts Tom and Jake discuss, Airbus' annual results day Boeing clocks 787 orders in Singapore oneworld's new Amsterdam Schiphol lounge Heathrow Airport's results Breeze Airways celebrates 2/20
02.15.2024
#205: US Seizes A Boeing 747, SAS Launches A Mystery Points Plane
In episode 205 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The US seizes an ex-Iranian Boeing 747 SAS launches a points plane with a twist Why United's Airbus A321neos got temporarily grounded oneworld has...
02.09.2024
#204: Lufthansa Strikes, Finnair Weighing Passengers Again & 3 More Stories
In episode 204 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Lufthansa ground crew go on strike Another Boeing 737 MAX issue Taylor Swift's private jet Finnair weighing passengers A cool Apple Vision Pro...
02.05.2024
#203: German Airport Strikes, Cheap Transatlantic Fares, & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 203 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Jake to discuss, German airport strikes Norse's cheap transatlantic fares Global Airlines' 1st Airbus A380 Etihad boosts capacity An Airbus A380 for sale
01.29.2024
#202: GOL Bankruptcy, Qantas Turns Heads, & 3 Other Aviation Stories
In episode 202 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Evergreen Manager Jake Hardiman to take a look at, GOL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Qantas' latest safety video attracts criticism Latest on the Boeing 737...
01.19.2024
#201: Spirit-JetBlue Blocked, Akasa's Huge Boeing 737 MAX Order & 3 More Trending Stories
In episode 201, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Spirit-JetBlue merger blocked Singapore Airlines' panda express A week of ground collisions Akasa's huge Boeing order Winter weather headaches
01.13.2024
#200: Alaska Airlines MAX 9 Door Blowout, Japan Airlines A350 Fiery Crash & More Cool Stories
In episode 200 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo and Jake reflect on some of the interesting and important stories coming out of the aviation world so far in 2024. Up for discussion are: The Alaska Airlines MAX 9 door...
01.08.2024
#199: Aviation's 2023 Wrapped: All The Biggest Stories From Around The World
After a brief break over the festive season, the Simple Flying podcast is back! Join Jo, our managing editor, as she chats with regional journalists for Simple Flying about the biggest news stories from their regions over the course of...
12.10.2023
#198: Alaska & Hawaiian To Merge, Reporting From IATA GMD & 3 More Trending Stories
In episode 198 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: Alaska Airlines set to acquire Hawaiian Cathay orders the A350F Reporting in from IATA's Global Media Day Emirates buys more Airbus A380s
12.01.2023
#197: Rolls-Royce Narrowbody Hopes, American Airlines Near Miss & 3 More Trending Stories
In episode 197 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Etihad's New York Airbus A380 plans Rolls-Royce's narrowbody hopes An American Airlines near miss China Eastern gets lost in translation A flydubai mini-review
11.20.2023
#196: Simple Flying At The 2023 Dubai Airshow
In episode 196 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo and Tom are joined by Sumit Singh, Simple Flying's Lead Editor, and Richard Shuurmann, freelance journalist and the man behind the Airbus A380 Fanclub Twitter account, to take a deep dive...
11.11.2023
#195: JetBlue's AMS Loss, UK's Last Boeing 767 Retires & 3 More Stories
Join Jo and Tom for the best aviation news podcast on the planet as we dive into some of the most entertaining, surprising and enlightning stories from the world of aircraft and airlines this week. In episode 195, we discuss: ...
11.03.2023
#194: Drama In The Cockpit, Akbar Al Baker's Resignation & 3 More Stories
In episode 194 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The latest in the JetBlue Spirit trial Akbar Al Baker steps down as Qatar Airways CEO Arajet's massive Boeing 737 MAX route Etihad moves...
10.27.2023
#193: Star Alliance's New Paris Lounge Feat. Rhys From Head For Points
In episode 193 of the Simple Flying podcast, regular host Tom is joined by Rhys from Head for Points to take an in-depth look at the new lounge that Star Alliance opened in Paris Charles De Gaulle Terminal 1 earlier...
10.20.2023
#192: Emirates & Berlin, AIX's New Boeing 737 MAX Livery & 3 More Stories
In episode 192 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Why Emirates can't fly to Berlin AIX's new branding German Chancellor evacuated from Merkel One US airline earnings season Qatar Airways cuts Bangkok...
10.13.2023
#191: Aviation & The Israel Conflict, Emirates Buying Airbus A380s & 3 More Stories
In episode 191 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Aviation and the conflict in Israel Emirates buying Airbus A380s 14 airports lost winter A380 services 1 month until the Dubai Airshow KLM's...
10.06.2023
#190: United Airlines' Big Order, The Band Sued By easyJet & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 190 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Silk Way West's 1st Boeing 777F United Airlines' big order Allegiant Air updates its order Reasons for London Heathrow's expansion easyJet sues a...
09.29.2023
#189:Antonov An-225 Work & Huge Widebody Orders & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 189 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Antonov An-225 work begins Huge widebody orders Qantas' sticky situation A busy week for Ryanair Air Peace demands Heathrow slots
09.23.2023
#188: A321XLR Route Proving, Fake Engine Parts & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 188 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The Airbus A321XLR's route-proving campaign Fake engine part certifications Qatar Airways CEO's latest Airbus A380 comments Whats is going on at Avianca Emirates is searching...
09.15.2023
#187: RTX Engine Issues, Qatar Airways Saves The Loneliest Lion & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 184 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The latest Pratt & Whitney engine issues Qatar Airways saves the world's loneliest lion Northern Pacific's new branding Own part of Emirates' 1st Airbus...
09.08.2023
#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
09.01.2023
#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
08.25.2023
#184: Thai Airbus A380 Sale, BOAC Boeing 747 Scrapped & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 184 of the Simple Flying podcast, your host, Tom Boon (Simple Flying's Content Manager) discusses, Thai Airways selling Airbs A380s BA's BOAC Boeing 747 is scrapped Qantas orders even more aircraft American Airlines launches three new...
08.18.2023
#183: Simple Flying Meets Avensis Aviation's CEO, Cristain Sutter
In episode 183 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, to discuss the passenger-to-freighter conversion market.
08.11.2023
#182: Cathay Recovery, Qatar Ghost Flights & 3 More Stories
This week on the podcast, Jo is joined by Deputy Editor Sumit Singh to discuss: Cathay Pacific’s recovery Airplanes flying the longest routes African airspace closures Bear escapes Iraqi Airways flight Qatar’s ghost flight loophole
08.04.2023
#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...
07.28.2023
#180: Etihad's Airbus A380 Is Back!
In episode 180 of the Simple Flying Podcast, Tom is joined by Rhys from Head For Points to reflect on the (re)-inaugural flight of the Airbus A380 in Etihad colors.
07.21.2023
#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...
07.13.2023
#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
07.07.2023
#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 ...
06.29.2023
#176: Engine Ingestions, Boeing 737 Airbnb & 3 More Aviation News Stories
Simple Flying's managing editor Joanna Bailey is joined by Jake Hardiman, content manager, to discuss all the latest aviation news. In this week's show, we chat about: Engine ingestions - what's going wrong? United 737-200 is turned into a gorgeous...
06.23.2023
#175: All The Biggest News From The Paris Air Show
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...
06.16.2023
#174: Simple Flying Meets: Alejandro Núñez Vicente - Founder & CEO Of Chaise Longue
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...
06.09.2023
#173: Riyadh Air Reveal, Reports From IATA & AIX, & More Aviation News
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...
06.02.2023
#172: Lufthansa Buys ITA, Air New Zealand Is Weighing Passengers & Three More Aviation News Stories
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...
05.26.2023
#171: Finnair Heads Down Under, Cathay Pacific Fires Crew & 3 More Aviation Stories
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...
05.18.2023
#170: Mental Health In Aviation: In Conversation With Captain Chris
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...
05.12.2023
#169: Coronation Aviation Recap, Ryanair Massive Boeing Order & 3 More Aviation Stories
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 -...
05.05.2023
#168: Go First Collapses, Breeze Goes International & 3 More Aviation Stories
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
04.28.2023
#167: First Non-Chinese ARJ21 Airline, Ryanair's Rolling 'Ramp'age & 3 More Aviation Stories
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
04.21.2023
#166: Ryanair's Germany Struggle, United's Launches & Losses & 3 more Aviation Stories
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...

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Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast episodes:

#215: Air India Boeing 747 Sale, Ex-Cathay A330 Destroyed By Fire & More Aviation News

#214: Rain Grounds Emirates, Iran Crisis Diversions & 2 More Aviation Stories

#213: SAS Defects To SkyTeam, Airline Loyalty Update

#212: Boeing Delays Impact Airlines, Best Aviation April Fools 2024

#211: Boeing's Leadership Shakeup, Michael O'Leary Interviewed & Breeze Loyalty

#210: Qatar Airways First Class Returns, Transatlantic Beluga Crossing

#209: A Bad Week For United, Setting Up Riyadh Air

#208: Huge American Airlines Order, JetBlue Breaks Up With Spirit Airlines

#207: Qatar Reactivates Last A350, Boeing's 90 Day Warning

#206: Airbus Results Day, Boeing Clocks Singapore Orders

#205: US Seizes A Boeing 747, SAS Launches A Mystery Points Plane

#204: Lufthansa Strikes, Finnair Weighing Passengers Again & 3 More Stories

#203: German Airport Strikes, Cheap Transatlantic Fares, & 3 More Aviation Stories

#202: GOL Bankruptcy, Qantas Turns Heads, & 3 Other Aviation Stories

#201: Spirit-JetBlue Blocked, Akasa's Huge Boeing 737 MAX Order & 3 More Trending Stories

#200: Alaska Airlines MAX 9 Door Blowout, Japan Airlines A350 Fiery Crash & More Cool Stories

#199: Aviation's 2023 Wrapped: All The Biggest Stories From Around The World

#198: Alaska & Hawaiian To Merge, Reporting From IATA GMD & 3 More Trending Stories

#197: Rolls-Royce Narrowbody Hopes, American Airlines Near Miss & 3 More Trending Stories

#196: Simple Flying At The 2023 Dubai Airshow

#195: JetBlue's AMS Loss, UK's Last Boeing 767 Retires & 3 More Stories

#194: Drama In The Cockpit, Akbar Al Baker's Resignation & 3 More Stories

#193: Star Alliance's New Paris Lounge Feat. Rhys From Head For Points

#192: Emirates & Berlin, AIX's New Boeing 737 MAX Livery & 3 More Stories

#191: Aviation & The Israel Conflict, Emirates Buying Airbus A380s & 3 More Stories

#190: United Airlines' Big Order, The Band Sued By easyJet & 3 More Aviation Stories

#189:Antonov An-225 Work & Huge Widebody Orders & 3 More Aviation Stories

#188: A321XLR Route Proving, Fake Engine Parts & 3 More Aviation Stories

#187: RTX Engine Issues, Qatar Airways Saves The Loneliest Lion & 3 More Aviation Stories

#186: Discover Airlines, The CR929 Loses Its 'R' & 3 More Aviation Stories

#185: UK Aviation Chaos, Monarch's Rollercoaster Week & 3 More Aviation Stories

#184: Thai Airbus A380 Sale, BOAC Boeing 747 Scrapped & 3 More Aviation Stories

#183: Simple Flying Meets Avensis Aviation's CEO, Cristain Sutter

#182: Cathay Recovery, Qatar Ghost Flights & 3 More Stories

#181: Boeing Delay Warning, Iraqi Airways Boeing 747 Sale & 3 More Stories

#180: Etihad's Airbus A380 Is Back!

#179: Simple Flying Meets FCC Aviation

#178: Aircraft Incidents, Icelandair's A321XLR Order, & 3 More Trending Aviation Stories

#177: Lufthansa Boeing 747 Diverts Twice, Everything Air Astana & 3 More Aviation Stories

#176: Engine Ingestions, Boeing 737 Airbnb & 3 More Aviation News Stories

#175: All The Biggest News From The Paris Air Show

#174: Simple Flying Meets: Alejandro Núñez Vicente - Founder & CEO Of Chaise Longue

#173: Riyadh Air Reveal, Reports From IATA & AIX, & More Aviation News

#172: Lufthansa Buys ITA, Air New Zealand Is Weighing Passengers & Three More Aviation News Stories

#171: Finnair Heads Down Under, Cathay Pacific Fires Crew & 3 More Aviation Stories

#170: Mental Health In Aviation: In Conversation With Captain Chris

#169: Coronation Aviation Recap, Ryanair Massive Boeing Order & 3 More Aviation Stories

#168: Go First Collapses, Breeze Goes International & 3 More Aviation Stories

#167: First Non-Chinese ARJ21 Airline, Ryanair's Rolling 'Ramp'age & 3 More Aviation Stories

#166: Ryanair's Germany Struggle, United's Launches & Losses & 3 more Aviation Stories