British Airways (BA) is bracing for prolonged groundings across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet throughout 2025, citing persistent delays in Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine supplies. The impact has led to schedule readjustments, route suspensions, and heightened operational uncertainty. Operational Disruptions…
In a development that could reshape the future of single-aisle aviation, Boeing has issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) to major engine manufacturers, marking the strongest signal yet that the iconic 737 family may be nearing the end of…
Simple Flying recently analyzed the pressing question: Which modern aircraft serves as the real-world successor to the Boeing 747? The verdict: the Boeing 777X family, notably the 777‑9, is the closest functional replacement in terms of capacity, efficiency, and operational viability…
India’s aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has directed Air India to terminate three senior officials in its crew scheduling unit following serious lapses in safety compliance. Simple Flying broke the story on June 23, 2025,…
In a recent feature by Simple Flying, updated thrust ratings show General Electric’s GE9X surpassing Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB with a peak thrust of approximately 134,300 pounds-force, compared to about 97,000 lbf for the Trent XWB‑97 variant. This confirms GE’s engine as the…
NEW DELHI/AHMEDABAD— A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operated by Air India Flight 171, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, resulting in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. Among the…
ANKARA — Turkey is ramping up global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services through its state-backed ASFAT, with aims to rival Russia’s influence in military aviation across Africa and the Middle East, according to Defense Express (June 10, 2025). ASFAT…
