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Sources: United Airlines May Scoop Up The Early Boeing 777Xs Rejected By Emirates

Emirates, the largest single customer of the Boeing 777X rejected the delivery of the first 10 airframes due to extensive rework that would be needed to bring them up to current standards. These planes have been parked for many years, leading to the Middle Eastern carrier standing its ground and the jets potentially being orphaned indefinitely. However, this has reportedly led to US carrier United Airlines to consider buying the airframes.

Simple Flying•Chris Loh27 Jul

Over 150,000 Flights: Airlines Just Flew The Busiest Day In Recorded History

Late July is always a busy time for the commercial aviation sector.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman27 Jul

British Airways' Oldest Active Jet Is 30 Years Old: Here’s Where It's Still Flying

The oldest jet in British Airways' fleet remains a valuable asset, flying routes across the US and Caribbean.

Simple Flying•Luke Bodell27 Jul

The Boeing 777 Route So Long That A Single Headwind Risks A Fuel Stop

Some routes are long, and some push aircraft to the limit. United Airlines has pushed its 777-300ER so much that on this route, fuel stops are likely.

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson27 Jul

London Gatwick Airport Loses All Running Water At Height Of Summer Holidays

London Gatwick customers have a dry Sunday as terminal services shut down.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz27 Jul

Regrettable? Why Wasn't Boeing Interested In Developing A New 757?

The 757 was too heavy and therefore uneconomical compared to smaller rivals.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov27 Jul

Emirates Is Spending $5 Billion To Fix A Business Class Mistake It Made A Decade Ago

Can Emirates bring itself back to the very top of global business class offerings? Its latest retrofit project aims to achieve just that.

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson27 Jul

Discounts Won't Fix It: Why The Boeing 777-9 Just Doesn't Fit Any US Airline's Network

US carriers could find a use for it, but they don't need the 777-9.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov27 Jul

United Airlines' Oldest Active Jet Is 35 Years Old: Here's Where It's Still Flying

The carrier's most vintage planes date back to the early 1990s.

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman26 Jul

Boeing's 737 MAX 7 Is Finally Nearing FAA Approval & Southwest Airlines' Entire Next Decade Depends On It

Southwest Airlines has been waiting longer than ever for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, as its entire business model revolves around a single aircraft fleet.

Simple Flying•Viviana Tarnowska26 Jul

5 Things Passengers Don’t Know About Premium Economy

The cabin continues to become increasingly popular.

Simple Flying•Simple Flying Staff26 Jul

United Airlines’ Scott Kirby Also Approached Delta In Hopes Of A Megadeal, New Report Unveils

A new report reveals United CEO Scott Kirby approached Delta about a merger, highlighting his bold ambitions despite major antitrust hurdles.

Simple Flying•Victoria Agronsky26 Jul

How Much A Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Actually Earns During The 30 Minutes Before Door Close

The first airline to solve a long term grievance.

Simple Flying•Patricia Green26 Jul

How Rolls-Royce Quietly Used The Airbus A330neo's Engine To Fix The Boeing 787's Broken One

A crisis behind the scenes of the 787 success story finally ends.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz26 Jul

9-Hour Flights: Breeze Airways' 11 Longest Airbus A220 Routes Revealed [Map]

Have you ever flown on one of these one-stop odysseys?

Simple Flying•Jake Hardiman26 Jul

5 Engineering Decisions That Explain Why The Boeing 787 & Airbus A350 Feel Nothing Alike Inflight

The 787 and A350 are both composite widebodies. Here are the five engineering decisions that explain how they differ.

Simple Flying•Brandon Shaw26 Jul

The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Pilots

Which air force has the deepest roster?

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz26 Jul

8-Hour Route: Air Arabia Launches 3rd Daily Nonstop Flight To London [Map]

Air Arabia will launch a third daily Airbus A321LR flight between Sharjah and London Gatwick from October, boosting UK-Asia connectivity.

Simple Flying•Victoria Agronsky26 Jul

American Airlines Blames Odor As 787 Diverts To Dublin With 6 Of 9 Cabin Crew Ill

The flight from Rome to Philadelphia that made an unexpected detour to Dublin after the majority of its cabin crew reported feeling unwell.

Simple Flying•Luke Bodell26 Jul

Delta Air Lines Cancels 3 Routes From This Major Hub: See Affected Flights Now

Delta cancels three routes from its major hub, with the airline's decision to focus on LaGuardia for Memphis, Houston, and St. Louis services.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey26 Jul