Here’s What Boom Supersonic Still Hasn’t Solved About Overture’s 2029 Passenger Service Promise
Boom Supersonic has accomplished more than any private supersonic aircraft program in history. It has broken the sound barrier with a demonstrator, built a production factory, secured 130 conditional orders…
Simple Flying Podcast Episode 297: American Airlines Delay Affects Lawmakers’ Votes, Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Double Diversion
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 297th episode is now available for…
Why Might The World’s Most Efficient Single-Aisle Aircraft Have Airbus Worried?
Airbus has seen success in recent years with the introduction of the A220. The aircraft, which Bombardier originally developed as the Bombardier CSeries, was later acquired in July 2018 after…
Why The US Air Force’s New $30 Million Robot Wingman Costs 1/3 Of An F-35
In the era of exponentially advancing weapons technology, the US Air Force is transitioning to a completely different fleet strategy that will ensure its force is ready for any challenge…
Here’s How 2 Pilots Can Quietly Fly Out Of ATC Range Without Noticing
The aviation industry, especially the commercial sector, is built on layers of redundancy. Two pilots monitor each other, multiple radios connect aircraft to controllers, and air traffic control ( ATC)…
“Doesn’t Make Sense”: Spokane Local Alleges Frontier Airlines Ceased Flights With No Notice
Locals of Spokane, Washington, have spoken up about Frontier Airlines’ quiet decision to axe flights with allegedly no notice. One person who spoke directly to Simple Flying on Wednesday claimed…
Pilot Flies Cessna Skylane For 6 Hours To Draw ‘USA 250th’ Inside A Map Of The US
A pilot operating a Cessna 182 Skylane RG has taken six hours to fly above the skies of Ohio to etch a piece of history for USA250 in a flight…
Chase’s Pay Yourself Back: How to maximize your rewards
If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on it. Not only does this potentially lucrative option expand to…
Unsolved: United Airlines Grounds New Premium Boeing 787-9 Again After Suffering TCAS Issues
United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 has been unable to catch a break, as just days after it returned from Moses Lake, it seems to be grounded again, and its trans-Atlantic…
How Much Do Airbus A350 Captains Make Compared To Boeing 777 Captains In 2026?
The Airbus A350-1000 is emerging as the largest airliner that US-based airlines are willing to purchase (specifically, Delta). Meanwhile, American and United did order some Boeing 777-300ERs, but otherwise, they…

















