
About Channing Reid
An aviation geek at heart, Channing shares a similar interest in telling stories. His longtime passion for traveling and airplanes brings a unique approach to his reporting. Spending most of his career in local news, Channing is thrilled to finally combine both passions by joining the Simple Flying team. US West Coast-based.
Cessna 172 Crashes Into Building Near Long Beach Airport
The pilot reportedly walked away from the scene.
Virgin Galactic's Options With Boom Supersonic Lapse
It comes as the manufacturer has already delayed the rollout of its new Concorde-esque aircraft.
Singapore Airlines Planning Shanghai Airbus A380 Flights From January
The aircraft will offer upwards of 40,000 seats during the first three months of 2024.
Still Going Strong: UK Manufacturer Britten-Norman Gets Islander Order
A new company in Malta will reportedly operate the aircraft.
India Orders 50 Electric Seaplanes From Jekta
The aircraft will mainly serve coastal communities and islands.
Weak Demand For Air Cargo Continues In May
Although some regions recorded poor conditions for the third consecutive month, officials expect improvements.
Details Of IndiGo's Massive Paris Air Show Order Revealed In Airbus' Order Book
The airline has proved that the A320 family perfectly fits India.
American Airlines Pilots To Vote On New Contract With 41.5% In Pay Raises
The airline reportedly supports the new contract, saying their pilots deserve it.
How Bad Are Private Jets For The Environment?
Public scholars believe the explosion of private jet use has been unwelcome to the Earth and taxpayers.
Virgin Australia Temporarily Shuts Down Two Adelaide Routes
The airline apologized for any inconvenience caused to affected passengers.
Alaska Airlines Highlights Key Learnings And Challenges In 2022 Sustainability Report
The airline said it is proud of its progress that comes from the teamwork of its employees.
Can UK Airports Continue To Expand & Still Reach 'Net-Zero'?
UK government advisers recommend against the effort, while the country’s largest airport seems to be moving forward.
6,000 Jobs Under Threat At SriLankan Airlines Without Restructuring
In the last 15 years, the carrier has reportedly been unable to generate a profit.
Colombian Air Force Pilot Killed As Embraer Tucano Aircraft Collide
The air force said, "Pilots don't die, they just fly higher."
Gulfstream IV Carrying Comedian Gabriel Iglesias Overruns Runway In North Carolina
The region was experiencing poor weather conditions around the time of the incident.
Cathay Pacific Celebrates First Cadet Pilot Class Since 2019
The airline is targeting to enroll more than 800 trainees in 2023 and 2024 combined.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Suffers Bird Strike Landing At Hollywood Burbank Airport
The aircraft has since reentered normal operations after reportedly undergoing a maintenance review.
Ten Busiest American Airports In June
During the sixth month of the year, overall capacity reportedly grew by 700,000 seats.
American Airlines To Expand Winter Schedule From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The schedule will be the carrier’s largest in nearly a decade from its Southwest desert hub.
China Airlines Orders GEnx-1B For Boeing 787 Fleet
The engine reportedly powers two out of every three 787 aircraft in service.