Tom Boon-Managing Editor

Tom Boon

Managing Editor

Contributor Since August, 2018
Qualifications BSc. In Aerospace Technology w. Pilot Studies, FAA PPL Holder
Expertise
Airbus A380, Airbus A321XLR, Lufthansa
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About Tom Boon

Holding a degree in Aerospace Technology, Tom is a certified pilot and a passionate specialist in European aviation. As Content Manager of Simple Flying, he leads the content team overseeing all aspects of Simple Flying's daily output. Tom works closely with airlines around the world to provide topical content and has provided commentary for other outlets, including the BBC. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Why do you love aviation?

Ever since I was in school, I have been fascinated by aviation. On one hand I was fortunate go go flying often with my father, but I would also go home and watch Air Crash Investigation after school. It had always been a dream of mine to become an air crash investigator.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

Any regular listener of the Simple Flying Podcast will know that the Airbus A380 is without a doubt my favorite aircraft. Every time I see one I am in awe of their immense size and that they ever manage to get off of the ground.

What is your industry focus?

I strongly focus on the commercial aviation industry in my reporting, particularly concerning European airlines and airports.

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Review: Onboard The World's 1st Airbus A321XLR Flight With Passengers

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Exclusive: Air Canada VP Hints At Airbus A321XLR Introduction Plans

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Wizz Air Takes Delivery Of Its 1st Airbus A321XLR

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A crowd of spectators looks on and takes photos from behind a barrier as an F-15 fighter jet takes off with glowing orange afterburners, climbing low over airport hangars and an air traffic control tower against an overcast sky.
Showtime: The Aircraft Confirmed To Attend Farnborough Airshow 2026
Farnborough Airshow 2026

The 2026 Farnborough Airshow is underway, with 71 attending aircraft confirmed.

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A large Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 commercial airliner captured on its final approach to landing. The long, four-engine widebody aircraft features the classic Lufthansa livery with a white fuselage, grey underside, and a dark blue tail fin boasting the golden crane logo, all set against a beautiful gradient pastel pink and orange sunset sky.
Lufthansa Is Sunsetting Its A340-600s - But You Could Save A Part!
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Aviationtag's latest line of memorabilia brings together several important stories.

A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft operated by K2 Airways Cargo captured mid-air during final approach with its landing gear deployed. The plane features a white fuselage with black and red branding, bright red engine nacelles, and a matching red tail fin adorned with a white winged logo against a hazy blue sky.
Breaking: Missing K2 Airways Boeing 737 Wreckage Found
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The aircraft was enroute to Karachi.

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Simple Flying Podcast Episode 297: American Airlines Delay Affects Lawmakers' Votes, Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Double Diversion
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Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.

An Airbus A220-300 test aircraft parked on an outdoor asphalt tarmac, featuring white and blue house livery, bright orange protective covers on its engines, a connected mobile boarding stairway, and a small utility vehicle parked nearby against a background of green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
Behind The Scenes: Inside The Test Airbus A220-300
A220-300

With emergency exits hidden behind cargo doors, the A220-300 test aircraft holds secrets that could only be revealed in the event of a catastrophic failure.

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SAS A330neo Rendering Over Stockholm
Breaking: SAS Announces Order For Up To 40 Airbus A330 Aircraft
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The carrier has put pen to paper on the largest investment in its history.

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Simple Flying Podcast Episode 296: American Airlines' Airbus A319 & A320 Retrofits, SFO Delays Quadruple
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A digital screenshot of a flight tracking map interface showing Air Canada flight AC845 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Montreal (YUL). The left panel features an image and flight parameters for a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner cruising at 39,207 feet, while the right map display shows its purple track line approaching Montreal amid a dense network of multi-colored airplane icons.
Forget Movies: Why Simple Flying’s New Tracker Was My Only Entertainment At 40,000 Feet
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One bold move turned a routine flight into an adventure, showcasing the power of Simple Flying's innovative tracker.

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Simple Flying Podcast Episode 295: America250 Shuts Down Reagan National Airport, British Airways Boeing 787 Cabin Fire
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A Wizz Air commercial airliner flying high above a scenic, rugged coastline during a vibrant, fiery orange and pink sunset that fills the sky with dramatic clouds.
A Huge Gamble? Low-Cost Carriers Are Now Adding Starlink WiFi To 200+ Aircraft
Wizz Air

Wizz Air has made a bold move by becoming the first airline of its kind to offer superfast Starlink WiFi in Europe.

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Simple Flying Podcast Episode 294: Newark Liberty Leads On-Time Flights, Qantas' 1st Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes Flight
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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
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A wide-angle view from inside a modern airport lounge shows rows of tan, high-backed armchairs facing floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the vast airport tarmac is visible under a bright, cloud-filled sky, with several aircraft parked at gates including a Discover Airlines plane and others with the Lufthansa logo on their tails. In the background, the airport infrastructure and distant hills complete the scene.
SkyTeam’s New Frankfurt Lounge Offers a 550m² Front-Row Seat to the Tarmac
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The SkyTeam alliance has opened a new lounge in Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3, marking the only SkyTeam branded lounge to open in Europe.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 286: Frontier Airlines' LAX Near Miss, Lufthansa's 100th Anniversary Flights
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A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 in a special navy blue and white livery receives a ceremonial water salute from two red airport fire trucks on a tarmac under a cloudy sky.
I Flew Lufthansa’s 100-Year "Time Travel" Flight From Berlin To Zurich: Here Is What Happened
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From parallel takeoffs to a "nose-to-nose" photoshoot: Inside the historic 100-year flight Lufthansa just operated from Berlin to Zurich.

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A row of travelers relax in plush, tan reclining lounge chairs inside a modern airport terminal branded as the
Coming Soon: Simple Flying To Launch Its First (Unbelievable) Airport Lounge
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Step inside the future of airline lounges, where planespotting meets luxury in a unique aviation experience.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 284: Air Canada Crash Latest, United Airlines Introduces Couches In Economy Class
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NTSB Air Canada Express Flight 8646
NTSB Team Still En Route To LaGuardia: Delayed By TSA Lines
Air Canada Flight AC8646

The NTSB is undertaking a complete walking inspection of the LaGuardia crash site, facing a tremendous amount of debris strewn across the runway and taxiways.

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Air Canada LaGuardia CRJ Wreckage
Breaking: Air Canada CRJ-900 Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia, 2 Fatalities Reported
Air Canada Flight AC8646

Authorities have confirmed the sad news that both of the aircraft's pilots lost their lives in the crash.

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An Airbus A340-300 of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the registration EP-AJA, is shown in profile as it taxis on a wet airport runway. The aircraft features a white fuselage with a blue-and-white tail bearing a national emblem. In the background, a massive snow-capped volcano, likely Cotopaxi, towers over the landscape under a dark, dramatic sky. Several yellow ground service vehicles and a white van are visible on the tarmac near an airport terminal building.
Iranian "Air Force One" Reportedly Destroyed By Israeli Air Force
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The Israeli Air Force claimed to have destroyed the Iranian equivalent of Air Force One, an Airbus A340-300, at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. The aircraft was reportedly used by the Iranian leader and senior officials.

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