
Justin Surette
Writer
95 articles published since December 14, 2022
About Justin Surette
With a background in Chinese language and marketing, Justin merged his passions for air travel and communication to become a writer for the Simple Flying team. He closely monitors industry changes on a global scale, with particular interest in the East Asian and North American markets.
How Flying Has Changed For Major League Soccer Teams In Recent Years
How the North American league finally allowed teams to use chartered flights.
How Does The Kentucky Derby Impact Aviation In The Region?
The busiest time of the year for the state’s biggest airport.
The Unbelievable Effort That Went Into The World's Longest Paper Airplane Flight
A team of Boeing engineers reached new heights with a paper aircraft.
Air Fiji Flight 121: The Story Of Fiji's Deadliest Aviation Accident
Tragedy on a very early winter morning.
Abandoned At The Airport: Spantax's Lost Convair 990 'Coronado'
A brief history of the airline, its history with the Convair 990, and one of the only remaining examples of the plane today.
Net-Zero Concept Aircraft: Which Designs Are The Current Front Runners?
Over the next 10 to 12 years, we should see much fruit of the industry’s labor.
Which Airlines Have The Most Premium-Dense Cabins?
A sampling of aircraft with a higher-than-normal amount of premium seating.
Throwback: The Bribery Scandal Concerning Japan & The Lockheed TriStar
The incredible story of how ANA signed a contract for 21 L-1011s.
Did You Know: Boeing Used To Be Called The Pacific Aero Products Company
A brief history of Boeing's early days.
Where Does Aurigny Fly Its Sole Embraer E195?
The one passenger jet airliner that calls Guernsey home.
5 Top Tips: How To Beat the Eid Travel Rush
Here are a few pieces of advice for travel during a busy holiday season.
The An-22 Vs The An-225: Comparing Antonov's Giants
One company designed the largest aircraft for multiple engine categories.
Why A British Airways Airbus A321 Has Been On The Ground In San Antonio Since January
A new purpose for an aging passenger airliner.
The Story Of Hainan Airlines' Kung Fu Panda Livered Boeing 787s
A link between China and North America in more ways than one.
The Boeing 777XF: Everything We Know So Far
A brief guide to Boeing's latest long-range freighter and its current customers.
A Brief Guide To The Main Airlines Serving France's Overseas Territories
How to travel to and from the far-reaching French lands.
13 Years Ago This Week: How The Eruption Of Eyjafjallajökull Brought European Aviation To A Standstill
A brief history of the severe air space closure that nearly affected the whole continent.
What Happened To Short-Lived Oregon-Based Carrier SeaPort Airlines?
A brief history of the Pacific Northwest commuter airline.
McGee Airways: The Story Of Alaska Airlines' Predecessor
How one of North America’s largest airlines began with fur trading operations.
Which Airlines Have The Most Generous Checked Baggage Allowances?
A roundup of base economy fare luggage limits, and the costs you'll incur to bring more.