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Simple Flying is an online aviation publication founded in 2018. Our experts cover the global industry, focusing on every aspect of commercial aviation.

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Delta is returning to Singapore with nonstop service. LAX or SEA to Singapore Changi (SIN), 16,827 route miles. Aircraft: Airbus A350-900. https://t.co/rSNbhc99Td

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The world´s longest commercial routes...

1. China Eastern Shanghai-Buenos Aires (29 hrs, 12,400 mi)
2. Singapore Airlines New York-Singapore (19 hrs, 9,537 mi)
3. Qatar Airways Doha-Auckland (17.5 hrs, 9,032 mi) https://t.co/acU0CrhWMf

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1,162 CT units deployed at 296+ airports. Problem: tunnel is 0.4- 0.7" narrower on each side; expandable bags are rejected when packed full. https://t.co/Qm6G7JYZKc

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The salaries of Private Jet pilots in 2026? Average: $130,916/yr. Light jets: $150K-$180K; Midsize: $200K-$270K; Large-cabin: $350K+; G700/G800: premium rates ($400K+). https://t.co/vh7kB0Lubu

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Four Trent 900s (~76K lbs of thrust), so powerful they influenced A380 wings, braking, noise reduction, and efficiency. Airbus-RR developed in parallel. RR claims: lowest lifetime fuel burn (1.6% improvement since launch). https://t.co/Dvr8msX72v

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Final flight Oct 25, 2026 (Frankfurt-Washington); 23 years of service; unique lower-deck cargo-container lavatories; four Rolls-Royce Trent 500s; 281 passengers (4-class); 12,900 km range. Replaced by 787-9s for efficiency. https://t.co/LgtTdYt6QN

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Transatlantic routes: $6,000-$12,000 round-trip (60-90% below retail). Bangkok consolidator: THB60,060-75,000 (~$2,447-3,000) to Paris/Istanbul/Copenhagen/New York. https://t.co/IrMh9phqFv

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550 F-35s by 2030 (updated from 450). RAF Lakenheath: first permanent US base with 2 squadrons (48 total). Partners: UK, Norway, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Germany. Maintenance: Italy & Turkey. https://t.co/75TvaqiC8r

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TSA Administrator David Cummins unveiled Horizon 25 Strategy: $781 million checkpoint modernization initiative for 2028. The 3 goals: modernize TSA checkpoints with biometric scanners, improve passenger experience & strengthen multi-modal security. https://t.co/JJ2DRFIBJp

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What are the world's longest commercial runways? Qamdo Bamda Airport (Tibet): 5,500 m; Ulyanovsk Vostochny (Russia): 5,000 m; Upington (South Africa): 4,900 m; Denver International (USA): 4,877m. Read more for the full list. https://t.co/qK5xDxg0rK

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American Airlines implemented an automatic seat upgrade system: the algorithm analyzes booking data, fare class, elite status, and route economics. Eligible passengers are automatically moved to premium economy or first-class seats 24 hours pre-departure. https://t.co/jVVB9YdfYD

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Fighter pilots maintain alertness during 10-hour combat missions through strict fatigue-management protocols. The standard rotation: 50-minute flight + 10-minute break (cockpit swap). https://t.co/YqWyghprHu

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Alaska Airlines announced 8 new long-haul routes launching 2026-2027. The routes likely include: Seattle-London, Seattle-Paris, Seattle-Frankfurt, Portland-Tokyo, Anchorage-Honolulu expansion. https://t.co/aPqRg4i1nr

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A hidden landing fee structure makes Embraer E195-E2 cheaper per trip than Airbus A220-300 on identical regional routes.

E195-E2 landing fee: $3,200-4,000 per cycle. A220-300 landing fee: $5,200-6,500 per cycle. https://t.co/BS50K1rAZo

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Airbus A350F (freighter variant) has conducted its first official test flight. Twin-engine widebody: 858 cubic meters of cargo volume, 136,000-pound payload. Nose cargo door, flat main deck, full pallet compatibility. https://t.co/PJHVRFAT8z

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Alaska Airlines unveiled the Aurora Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: a 41,000-square-foot premium facility. Amenities include full sit-down dining, shower facilities, a premium bar, and a children's play area. https://t.co/DYwroo6XHn

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G-VIIA, a British Airways Boeing 777-200 routing from LHR to ORD, has squawked 7700 after a reported cabin depressurization.

It is expected to divert back to LHR and is currently holding over the sea, presumably dumping fuel.

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Pilots circle airports in holding patterns before landing for three primary reasons: air traffic sequencing, weather delays, or mechanical contingencies. https://t.co/Ckl7jVh26v

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The Boeing 747-8 has two separate crew rest compartments: The Upper-deck lounge accessed by a spiral staircase (sleeper bunks for flight crew) & Lower-deck equipment compartment (flight attendant areas behind galley walls). https://t.co/2zvauBMsfx

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Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest nonstop flight: Singapore (SIN) to Newark (EWR), 19 hours 6 minutes westbound on Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range). Replacement strategy: waiting for the Boeing 777-9X. https://t.co/K4tDcH4KLd