Welcome back to Simple Flying’s weekly ‘Sunday Reads’ newsletter! Let’s take a look at what some of our most notable stories have been over the past seven days.
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Roman Abramovich’s Private Jet
Having spent time in recent weeks looking at Mark Cuban’s and Bill Gates’s private jets, this time around we turned our attention to Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich. The oligarch philanthropist has a private 767 known as ‘The Bandit,’ fitted with features like a gold-gilded banquet hall and an anti-ballistic system.
Multiple Bird Strikes Make American Airlines 737 MAX Abandon Take Off
An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX recently had to abort its departure from St Vincent and the Grenadines after encountering multiple bird strikes during its takeoff roll. Bystanders captured the incident on video. You can see it unfold here.
How Much Is A Boeing 747-8 Worth In 2021?
The Boeing 747-8 has not performed as well commercially as the 747-400 that preceded it. This is a reflection of increasing trends among the airline industry away from larger quadjets. On the other hand, the type has seen more promise as a large cargo aircraft. With these two stories in mind, we took a look at how much a 747-8 is currently worth.
How Much Does It Cost BA To Fly An Airbus A380 to Los Angeles?
Before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced airlines to ground their Airbus A380, British Airways often deployed the superjumbo on its London-Los Angeles route. But how much does it cost to operate the double-decker on this route? You can find out here.
Historic Boeing 707 Scrapped In Hamburg
The former Lufthansa Boeing 707 that had been stored at Germany’s Hamburg Airport has finally been moved across the airfield for scrapping. This has come about despite an attempt from enthusiasts to save the plane, which raised €8,000 ($9,750).
Air Peace Foils Baby Smuggling Plot
For the third time in three years, employees of Nigerian carrier Air Peace have heroically put a stop to a case of child trafficking. The smugglers in question had been about to board a Lagos-Asaba flight with two babies. You can read more about this story here.
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