Turkish Airlines has signed a contract with CAE for five full-flight simulators and two flight training devices as the carrier expands its pilot training capacity to support long-term fleet growth. Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement also includes options for two additional full-flight simulators. The new equipment will be installed at Turkish […]
Turbulence is one thing that most passengers dread and is certainly on the increase due to climate change and other factors. Cabin Crew and flight attendants are well-rehearsed in safety procedures and often deal with turbulence on an almost daily basis. Often it can be predicted, but sometimes can happen out of the blue, and […]
Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a nearly five-year agreement with Emerald Airlines to provide comprehensive MRO services for the PW127M engines powering the airline’s ATR 72-600 fleet. The contract, which runs through 2030, provides Emerald Airlines with long-term engine maintenance support and predictable operating costs. Most maintenance work will be carried out at Pratt […]
![2:45 AM Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines’ 5 Worst Flights To Avoid Revealed [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/244-southwest-airlines-boeing-737-700-avi-johnson-_-shutterstock-1.jpg "2:45 AM Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines’ 5 Worst Flights To Avoid Revealed [Map]")
Southwest Airlines recently scheduled its latest departure time to date, a 2:45 AM flight from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The westbound overnight service, which the carrier describes as a “reverse red-eye,” was announced as part of its spring 2027 schedule and will be Southwest’s first overnight flight […]
![Iberia Eyes New Nonstop Flights To These 4 Major US Cities [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pope-airbus-a320-iberia.jpg "Iberia Eyes New Nonstop Flights To These 4 Major US Cities [Map]")
Iberia appears to be evaluating four additional nonstop routes between Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and the United States as the Spanish flag carrier continues its rapid North American expansion. A newly circulated planning map indicates that the airline is studying service to Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, and Las Vegas, complementing an already growing transatlantic network from […]
Qantashas returned the last of its stored Airbus A380 to active service after nearly 2,000 days in long-term desert storage at Victorville. Its return marks the completion of the airline’s A380 reactivation program, restoring the operational fleet to ten aircraft after two others were retired and dismantled for parts. The reactivation has been described as […]
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has committed to order up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal and expansion strategy. Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement covers 15 firm 787-10 aircraft with options for a further five, supporting the flag carrier’s plans to modernise its widebody […]
![Qatar Airways Launches 16-Hour Nonstop Flights To Major US City In 2 Weeks [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/shutterstock_2787666081.jpg "Qatar Airways Launches 16-Hour Nonstop Flights To Major US City In 2 Weeks [Map]")
Qatar Airways is just weeks away from restoring nonstop flights between Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), with the route scheduled to resume on August 1. The service marks the airline’s return to Philadelphia for the first time since 2022, when it suspended operations and its close oneworld partner American Airlines […]
![Luxair’s Massive Expansion: 11 New Routes Launching In 2026 [Map]](https://static0.simpleflyingimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shutterstock_2493499699_cropped.jpg "Luxair’s Massive Expansion: 11 New Routes Launching In 2026 [Map]")
2026 is looking like being a big year for Luxair, with the flag carrier of Luxembourg launching a grand total of 11 new routes between March and November. All of these originate at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), and they serve a wide variety of destinations. Mediterranean getaways are a common thread, but these are by […]
Qatar Airways has an impressive network of long-haul destinations in the United States of America. Indeed, current scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that the Qatari flag carrier and oneworld member flies to a grand total of 11 US cities from its main hub at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). […]