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About Joanna Bailey

Managing Editor -  Joanna has worked in publishing for more than a decade and is fast becoming a go-to source for commercial aviation analysis. Providing commentary for outlets including the BBC, CNBC, Reuters Thomson, and others, she works closely with IATA, AviaDev, and various airlines and suppliers to get the inside track on the global marketplace. Based in the United Kingdom

Latest Articles

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Why Did The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Fail?

The two-seat Light Sport Aircraft was canceled with less than 200 units publicly sold.

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What Happened To Pan Am's Boeing 747 Aircraft?

While most aircraft have been broken up or scrapped, a handful are preserved.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 201: Spirt-JetBlue Merger Blocked, Akasa's Massive 737 MAX Order

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of commercial aviation...

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Age, Environmental Impact & More: Which Trends Are Influencing Aviation's Post-COVID Recovery?

A look at how the aviation industry continues to adapt their business in post-pandemic market.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 200: Alaska Airlines Door Blowout, Japan Airlines Fiery Crash

Join Jo & Jake as we share some of the biggest news stories that have broken in 2024 so far.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 199: Aviation's 2023 Wrapped

Join the Simple Flying team as we share some of the biggest news stories from around the world in 2023.

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Did ETOPS Kill The Airbus A380?

Changing rules around the way in which two engined aircraft were used made the business case for the Airbus A380 increasingly weak.

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Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Lands Engulfed In Flames In Tokyo

The plane collided with a Coast Guard aircraft upon landing.

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Momentum Ventures: Powering Innovation In The Travel Industry

Simple Flying had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Keezer, CEO of Momentum Ventures, to find out more about this exciting holding company.

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Turkish Airlines Plans Australia Flights In March 2024 With Margot Robbie As Brand Ambassador

Turkish Airlines is close to signing Oscar-nominated Margot Robbie as its brand ambassador for its upcoming Australia flight launch in March.

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Japan Airlines First A350-1000 Departs Toulouse For Tokyo

Japan Airlines' first Airbus A350-1000 has departed for Tokyo, with the aircraft set to enter service in early 2024.

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First Look: Inside Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-1000 That’s Packed With New & Unique Features

Join us for a sneak peek into JAL’s first A350-1000 and all the interesting details that have gone into the cabin design.

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What Happened To Singapore Airlines' Concorde?

Where did Singapore Airlines fly its Concorde, and why did the service become financially inviable?

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 198: Alaska & Hawaiian To Merge, Reporting From IATA GMD

Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.

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Not Again: London Gatwick Flights Delayed After Another NATS Air Traffic Control Outage

The chaos comes just months after a summer meltdown that saw 1,500+ flights canceled.

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IATA: Walsh Demands Shared Responsibility On Air Traffic Control Meltdowns

IATA's Director General Willie Walsh wants to avoid airlines being financially penalized for situations outside of their control.

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The Story Of Eastern Air Lines - From Boom To Bust

Eastern Air Lines was a major US airline for over 60 years.

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The Airbus A380 vs A350 - What Plane Is Best?

Let's look at how the two Airbus widebodies stack up against each other.

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Rolls-Royce CEO Says Firm Is 'Well Positioned' To Reenter The Narrowbody Market

CEO of Rolls-Royce, Tufan Erginbilgic, suggested a move into single-aisle propulsion could be on the cards in the future.

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Airbus A330neo Vs Boeing 787-9 – Which Plane Is Best?

Both planes are considered new technology, highly efficient and crowd-pleasers, but which has the edge?

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