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Tom Boon

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Frankfurt am Main
As seen in: Simple Flying, MSN, Taranaki Daily News, The Travel, Vital Football, SAM CHUI Aviation and Travel
Covers:  Airlines, Aviation Industry, Airbus, Boeing, Civil Aviation
Doesn't Cover: Vacations, Non-Aviation Topics
Aviation Journalist and Content Manager for @simple_flying. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Tom Boon’s Biography

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Aviation news is my runway—I’m the Managing Editor of News at Simple Flying, where I lead a talented team delivering up-to-the-minute aviation updates, breaking stories, and in-depth industry analysis. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for accuracy, I ensure coverage spans everything from major airline developments to emerging trends shaping commercial aviation.

Leadership: Direct a dedicated team of aviation journalists and oversee editorial strategy to keep readers informed with time…

Tom Boon’s Journalist Portfolio

Emirates' CEO Would Buy More Airbus A380s At The Right Price

Emirates' CEO Would Buy More Airbus A380s At The Right Price

The airline recently bought two Airbus A380s for $35 million each.

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High Powered Film Lights Caused Airbus A321neo Window Failure

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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Review: Building LEGO's 2,083 Piece Concorde Model

Review: Building LEGO's 2,083 Piece Concorde Model

The entire build took around 6 hours!

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Frankfurt In Focus: The Challenges Of Photographing A City From 6,000 Feet

Frankfurt In Focus: The Challenges Of Photographing A City From 6,000 Feet

In March 2022, the city of Frankfurt enlisted the help of a Cessna 404 aircraft to take aerial photographs of…

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Amadeus: The Airline IT "Backbone" You May Not Have Heard Of

Amadeus: The Airline IT "Backbone" You May Not Have Heard Of

You may not have heard of Amadeus, but chances are you've come across their products without even realizing i…

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How Alaska Airlines Is Generating Millions Through Voluntary Rebooking

How Alaska Airlines Is Generating Millions Through Voluntary Rebooking

The airline launched its Revenue Rebook scheme a few months ago. Alaska Airlines is set to generate "a few mi…

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Lufthansa Is Sunsetting Its A340-600s - But You Could Save A Part!

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By Tom Boon Verified
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Lufthansa is an interesting case when it comes to its fleet. While many airlines have retired their older quadjets, the German flag carrier continues to fly a robust fleet. This includes the Airbus A340, Airbus A380, and Boeing 747-400 & -8. These older jets have stuck around to provide capacity that should have been filled by delayed Boeing 777X deliveries.
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Breaking: Pakistan Cargo Boeing 737 Goes Missing; Search & Rescue Underway

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By Jack McGarity, Tom Boon Verified
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A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter has gone missing over the Arabian Sea after reporting a navigational system malfunction while operating a cargo flight from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistani authorities have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation after the aircraft disappeared from radar late Tuesday evening.
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By Channing Reid Verified, Tom Boon Verified
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Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 297th episode is now available for your listening pleasure. The Simple Flying Podcast is released weekly and is hot off the press today.
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