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Tom Boon-Content Manager

Tom Boon

Content Manager

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About Tom Boon

Holding a degree in Aerospace Technology, this certified pilot is a passionate specialist in European aviation. As Content Manager of Simple Flying, Tom leads the content team overseeing all aspects of Simple Flying's output. Tom works closely with airlines around the world to provide topical content and has provided commentary for other outlets, including the BBC. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Latest Articles

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Emirates Doubles Singapore Airbus A380 Schedule Next Summer

The change will boost the monthly capacity by around 5,000 seats in each direction!

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EVA Air Buys 18 A350-1000s & 15 A321neos From Airbus

The order is worth $10.1 billion!

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High Powered Film Lights Caused Airbus A321neo Window Failure

The lights melted part of the window fixtures, leading to the failure.

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Dubai Airshow 2023: As It Happens

The Simple Flying team brings you the latest news from the 2023 Dubai Airshow!

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Etihad Begins To Use Abu Dhabi's New Mid-Field Terminal

The first flight to use the new terminal was EY224 to Delhi, India.

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The Story Of The Boeing 777X's Wingtips

The folding wingtip concept has been around for years but will make its commercial debut with Boeing's latest widebody.

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Amadeus Wants To Transform Airline IT Systems With The Launch Of Nevio

Amadeus' focus is on end-to-end traveler satisfaction.

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Breaking: Akbar Al Baker Steps Down As CEO Of Qatar Airways

Al Baker has been steering Qatar Airways since 1997!

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5 Things To Know About The 2023 Dubai Airshow

There are just 24 days to go until the 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow.

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1 Month To Go: What To Expect From The Dubai Airshow 2023

Simple Flying will be reporting from the airshow on the ground!

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Will There Ever Be An Airbus A390?

Rumors of a triple-decker aircraft have been put to rest, but there still may be a market for a new aircraft.

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How Much Is A Boeing 747-8 Worth In 2023?

Just three passenger airlines bought the youngest iteration of the Boeing 747.

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How Much Is An Airbus A380 Worth In 2023?

A total of 254 Airbus A380 were ever made.

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Emirates Will Buy 2 More Airbus A380s For $35 Million Each

The airline bought another Airbus A380 for $30.5 million last year!

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Revealed: Dubai Airshow 2023 Aircraft Lineup

The aircraft range from the 1,251kg Diamond DA42 up to the gigantic Airbus A380.

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New(ish) Livery: Corendon Dutch Airlines Takes Its 1st Boeing 737 MAX 9

The new aircraft has a subtly different livery.

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