The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 282: Iran Aviation Crisis, United Airlines Boeing 787 Emergency At LAX
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Airlines, airports, and commercial flight news
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Lost revenue is only part of the problem, as stranded passengers and aircraft chaos are compounding costs daily.
Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 05MAR26Aeroflot Russian Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans service increase on Moscow Sheremetyevo – Sanya route, the airline has announced. From 21MAR26, the airline will operate 5 weekly flights, instead of 3.Airbus A330-300 aircraft operates this route.SU224 SVO1035 – 0115+1SYX 333 5SU224 SVO1245 – 0320+1SYX 333 37SU224 SVO1355 – 0500+1SYX 333 26SU225 SYX0235 – 0800SVO 333 6SU225 SYX0450 – 1020SVO 333 14SU225 SYX0635 – 1240SVO 333 37
Three of its very short routes began on the day this article was published...
With Doha's airport closed due to the Iran conflict, Qatar Airways is relocating a small number of jets, pilots, and crew to Muscat.
Published at 1130PST / 1930GMT 05MAR26 Royal Brunei starting next week is adjusting service to London, due to ongoing airspace restrictions in The Middle East. From 10MAR26 to 27MAR26, the airline will operate Bandar Seri Begawan – London Heathrow nonstop service, eliminating Dubai stop.The carrier will continue to serve London 3 times weekly with 787-8.BI003 BWN2235 – 0720+1LHR 788 246BI004 LHR1655 – 1655+1BWN 788 5BI004 LHR1700 – 1700+1BWN 788 3 BI004 LHR1715 – 1715+1BWN 788 7
Azerbaijan's southern skies were temporarily locked down as drones, suspected to have crossed from Iran, entered the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Delta Air Lines announced a slate of leadership changes on March 5, 2026, promoting a new president, naming a new chief… The post Delta announces major leadership reshuffle, names new president, COO, CFO appeared first on AeroTime.
Published at 1100PST / 1900GMT 05MAR26Air India today (05MAR26) announced new route launch to Japan, where it schedules nonstop Mumbai – Tokyo Haneda route. From 15JUN26, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will serve this route 4 times weekly.AI356 BOM1650 – 0455+1HND 788 x246AI355 HND0850 – 1420BOM 788 x357
We’ve got another round of stunning new liveries, special schemes and new airliner type deliveries…
In a week when the world's busiest international airline ground to a halt and Gulf hubs faced aerial attack, Gordon and Jay explore the impact of the Iran war on the aviation industry. In part two, we take a closer look at the latest earnings from Qantas and Virgin Australia. Listen to the Episode Here:
The cockpit stays cool even when the cabin is rocking.
What happens when aircraft operate in snowy conditions?
Airline also appoints new COO and CFO as longtime operations chief retires.
Some months, the innovation signal is scattered. This is not one of those months. Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the OAG Airline Tech Innovation Radar, where the conversation in travel tech is dominated by a single word: agentic.
Qatar Airways has arranged a handful of repatriation flights to Europe from Oman, while Doha operations remain suspended… The post Qatar Airways arranges European relief flights from Oman to circumvent Doha ban appeared first on AeroTime.
Finland’s integration into NATO’s air command structure continues to deepen, with the Finnish Air Force confirming that a… The post NATO E-3A AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace appeared first on AeroTime.
Business aviation convention to be held at convention center and Louis Armstrong airport.
The first passenger-carrying service on the new 569-seater will take place next month, marking a significant shift in Emirates' fleet.
In 1992, a single airline challenged the industry's rigid class structure with a cabin that sat between economy and business.