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Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live, hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid. The 249th episode covers some of the week's most significant commercial aviation stories.
The Simple Flying Podcast is released weekly, aiming to discuss important developments in commercial aviation with commentary.
In episode 249, the topics include:
- Qatar boosts A380 flights to Bangkok
- Southwest Airlines near miss
- Atlas Air & DHL Express part ways
- FAA certifies Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage Engine
- EasyJet returns to Frankfurt after five years
Photo: Markus Mainka | Shutterstock
Listen to episode 249 on various platforms:
- Spotify
- Overcast
The hosts encourage listener feedback and suggestions in the comments section. Additionally, listeners can email questions for next week’s episode.
American Airlines has established itself as the world's largest airline by number of hubs, operating ten across the United States.
The Boeing TC-135W, a specialized training aircraft derived from the C-135/RC-135 reconnaissance family, continues to serve the United States Air Force (USAF) and its allies decades after many similar jets have been retired.
Frontier Airlines has started serving three airports in Virginia for the first time, with its inaugural flight to Richmond from Atlanta on October 17.
When Russia closed its airspace to airlines from countries aligned with the West following the war in Ukraine, airlines had to find new routes.
Jet engine manufacturer GE Aerospace reported a significant increase in profits for the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand for its commercial jet engines and related services.
For over thirty years, United Airlines has relied on the Boeing 757 as a key aircraft for its transatlantic routes.
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