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About Sumit Singh

Sumit has more than 10 years of experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with United Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Icelandair, and more, Sumit excels in both travel history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.

Latest Articles

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Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

The aircraft has a long and varied history, catering to VIP and military operators alike.

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Deliveries Incoming: Malaysia Airlines To Welcome 4 Airbus A330neos This Year

The airline is also expecting eight Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2024.

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Did You Know About The Boeing 727's Re-Engining Program?

The 737 and 747 are two notable Boeing jets that have been re-engined over the years. But did you know about the 727?

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Throwback: When KLM Said Goodbye To The Boeing 747

The big blue 747-400 was an iconic part of KLM's long-haul operations. It's hard to believe that the Dutch carrier no longer operates the jumbo jet.

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Throwback: When easyJet Gatecrashed The Launch Of British Airways' Low-Cost 'Go' Subsidiary

easyJet was determined to make noise when its competitor took to the skies.

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No Longer In Service: The Story Of The Douglas DC-7

Douglas produced four different variants of the type, as well as designing an ultimately unbuilt fifth version.

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Icelandair's Incredible Boeing 757 Private Jet World Tour

Fancy this once-in-a-lifetime trip?

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How Much Fuel Did Concorde Consume?

Fuel consumption up to four times that of the Boeing 747 was a problem throughout Concorde's operating life.

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Air Force Two: The Abilities Of USAF's Boeing C-32 Aircraft

Looking at the unique capabilities of this VIP transport.

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Airline Special Meals & Their Codes: Everything You Need To Know

Our guide to the various special airline meals that accommodate dietary restrictions and religious traditions.

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The Story Of Pan Am's First Moon Flights Club

Did you know about this popular scheme?

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The Story Of Belgium's Abandoned Boeing 707

The ex-PanAm jet was stranded in Oostend in the 1990s while under the ownership of the Government of Benin.

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30 Years Since Its Rollout: Why The Boeing 777 Has Been Such A Success

The twinjet's prototype was rolled out in 1994. Since then, what has led to the 777's popularity over the years?

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Why Do Airline Captains Sit On The Left-Hand Side?

Do you know why this is the case?

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16% Annual Rise: Turkish Airlines Carried 84 Million Passengers In 2023

The carrier had plenty to celebrate last year.

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Low-Cost Reliability: How Vueling Balances Frequency With Punctuality

The carrier had a busy yet smooth year.

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13 Years Since It Entered Service: Who Flies The Sukhoi Superjet Today?

The aircraft currently flies for a number of commercial and non-commercial operators, both in Russia and nearby countries.

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