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Equiar, the young Ecuadoran startup airline, has announced plans to increase its number of flights to the Galápagos Islands. This furthered flight frequency to these tourist destinations will be the airline's first domestic expansion since it began operations in January. Throughout the year, it has managed to capitalize on the strong demand for leisure travel. […]

Omani budget airline SalamAir (OV) confirmed a firm order with the Brazilian planemaker Embraer on Thursday to purchase six E195-E2, the largest variant of the E2 family of aircraft. Let's have a closer look at the deal. Read More Here: It’s Official: SalamAir Firms Up Order For 6 Embraer E195-E2s | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking

Have you ever wondered why a westbound flight takes longer than the same route eastbound? It’s all to do with the rotation of the Earth. Yet, it's not as simple as it might sound. This article takes a quick look at why this happens. Read More Here: Why Does It Take Longer To Fly West?

Despite flying to Hong Kong for 30 years, Virgin Atlantic announced this week that it is pulling out of the special administrative region. While the European carrier is not interested in continuing its operations in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific has affirmed that the Europe-Hong Kong market remains vital to its network. Simple Flying caught up

Combining a solid structure and versatile internal capacity, the Dornier 228 turboprop has proved its worth as a rugged utility aircraft that can also cater to smaller passenger loads for the past four decades. Let's take a closer look at this niche aircraft that has carved out a range of unique roles for itself during

Nepal Airlines will sell five Chinese-made turboprops for a loss. The aircraft in question are unfit to fly and have been grounded for years. The airline previously tried to lease them out but has had no takers. They have been a financial burden on the airline, which is already grappling with enormous debt. The airline

A United Airlines Boeing 777 has been spotted flying over the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge as part of the city's popular Fleet Week Air Show. The commercial plane is set to conduct a flight demonstration over the San Francisco Bay twice a day during the airshow. Read More Here: Fleet Week: United Airlines Boeing

A soft, smooth landing on a typical calm day is certainly the best way to end any flight. Unfortunately, for one particular Ethiopian Airlines flight recently, the landing was probably anything but smooth, as the aircraft suffered a tailstrike upon landing at Lubumbashi International Airport. Read More Here: Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Damaged On Landing

Lufthansa has prohibited the use of AirTags to track travelers' luggage. This sets an interesting precedent. Read More Here: Lufthansa Is Reportedly Banning Apple AirTags In Luggage | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

Located 30 minutes from the center of downtown Madrid, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is Spain's busiest airport, handling more than 60 million passengers a year. Anyone who has flown from Madrid also knows how large it is and how long it takes to get between terminals. The only airport with a larger footprint in