Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

Hot off the heels of last week's 12 themes of aviation podcast, Simple Flying's first podcast of the new year sees hosts Tom and Jo sitting down with Virgin Atlantic's Captain Chris. Famous for his "Buy airline tickets like you buy toilet paper" sign, Captain Chris discusses his journey to becoming a training captain at Virgin Atlantic, the current state of the aviation industry, and why those with an interest in an aviation career shouldn't be put off by the current crisis.

In Episode 47 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom take a break from the regular format of the podcast to discuss the 12 themes of aviation in 2020.

In episode 46 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, UK's test to release scheme gets off to a bad start Borders around the world shut to UK travelers JetBlue's massive route announcement Hi Fly and airBaltic both say goodbye to special aircraft A man climbs onto an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 wing

In episode 45 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Air France Airbus A380s for sale GOL's Boeing 737 MAX is the first to return to service Aer Lingus plans United States flights Could IAG have a Brexit problem? British Airways' last Boeing 747 flight Why China wants flight attendants to wear nappies

In episode 44 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Jo discuss, Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 747 farewell Emirates premium economy edges nearer Ryanair places a huge 737 MAX order Airlines urge governments to end quarantine A look at Germany's runway problem

In episode 43 of the Simple Flying podcast, you hosts Jo and Tom discuss: SpiceJet plans flights to the US Merkel One completes the world’s longest Airbus A350 flight A positive outlook for 2021, but will all airlines survive? Lufthansa eyes an upgrade in the economy cabin of its Boeing 747-8s New Icelandic airline MOM was a big hoax

In episode 42 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, JetBlue’s London slots The Boeing 737 MAX is back Southwest training every pilot on the Boeing 737 MAX British Airways A380s head to a Spanish aircraft graveyard Stowaway cat delays El Al flight for two days

In episode 41 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: How much use has Hi Fly's A380 had? Singapore Airlines' Boeing 737s The first VIP Transport flight of 'Boris Force One' London Gatwick's low-cost carrier battle Vietnam's Bamboo Airways receives DOT approval

In episode 40 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Jo discuss: Tegel Airport closes after 60 years Hi Fly is retiring its only Airbus A380 airBaltic’s CEO becomes an A220 pilot Emirates's A380 pilot dilemma Lufthansa to launch COVID free flights in Germany

In episode 39 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Jo discuss: Future turboprops from Embraer Berlin Brandenburg - The Airport C919's future market share Berlin Brandenburg - The Opening A British Airways A380 update