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To the untrained eye, many commercial aircraft look similar. Sure, some stand out – such as the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 – but what about the 787 vs. the A350 or the different members of the popular A320 family? This article looks at some of the most common aircraft today and how to […]

The L 26, later going by the name of Kl 26, was a trainer aircraft produced by German sport and touring plane manufacturer Klemm. The aircraft first flew in 1928 before entering service the following year. Along with its European production, it was also made in the United States by Aeromarine-Klemm as the AKL-26. Read

United Airlines is being sued for $50,000 following a delay to one of its flights from Newark (EWR) to Tel Aviv (TLV) earlier this month. On August 6th, flight UA84 was scheduled to depart at 16:25, but was subsequently delayed until 07:00 the next day. United Airlines has said that the delay was due to

Today marks the 29th anniversary of a tragedy involving a Yakovlev Yak-40 trijet operated by Tajik Air. On August 28th, 1993, the aircraft failed to get airborne after its crew was forced to carry many more passengers onboard than the aircraft was designed to accommodate. Let's take a closer look back at how the crash

Poised as the new Romanian regional airline based on a fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft and with an ambition of becoming one of the most significant turboprop operators in the region, AirConnect seems ready to commence its delayed launch in October as it puts the first few regular flights on sale. Read More Here: Romania’s

Previously struggling airline, Norwegian, has this week announced plans to re-open its base in Barcelona’s El Prat Airport as a seasonal base in 2023. The carrier closed three of its five Spanish bases in May 2021 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Here: Norwegian To Reopen Barcelona Base Amid Profit Progress |

IPP Air Cargo, Vietnam's first cargo airline, looks to begin operations as early as November. The airline is awaiting approval for different licenses from six various government organizations. The airline has received its Air Transport License but is awaiting several other permits, including the Aircraft Operator Certificate. It has officially begun the rental process for

The crash of a chartered Vnukovo Airlines Tupolev Tu-154M with the registration number RA-85621 remains the deadliest crash in Norwegian aviation history. On August 29, 1996, Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 took off from Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), carrying Russian and Ukrainian coal miners to the remote Norwegian Arctic Circle territory of Svalbard. Read More

Qatar Airways last month stole the headlines with a move for up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow. The flag carrier of Qatar placed a firm order for 25 of the 737 MAX 10, with options for another 25 of the type. As the dust settles on this announcement, Simple Flying

French startup carrier Happy Airways will serve up to 14 destinations across Europe from its hub at Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport, including London, Berlin, Zagreb, Milan and Prague. The airline launched a funding appeal this week as it seeks to raise €4.75 million ($4.72 million). Read More Here: French Start-Up Happy Airways Targets 14 European Destinations |