Simple Flying

Simple Flying is an online aviation news publication. The site describes itself as an independent voice for aviation news and insight. It covers commercial, military and private aviation. Its news covers airlines, airports, aircraft and manufacturers.

The site also runs a flight tracker, seat maps, discussion threads, videos and a podcast. Readers can sign up for a newsletter. The site has news and reviews sections, with popular topics such as Boeing and Airbus.

The company was founded in 2018. Valnet Inc. acquired it in December 2021 and has owned it since. The site says it is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. The team includes journalists, editors and aviation experts who cover news around the clock.

The site says the team attends major aviation events, including the Farnborough and Paris airshows. It also says its publications are often cited by industry leaders. The editorial team includes managing editors for news and for feed content.

The contact page lists separate contacts for advertising, editorial inquiries, events and public relations, general questions, legal matters, account support and partnership opportunities. A separate page covers job openings for writers.

The site links to Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Threads. It has an advertising section for display and direct campaigns. The site says it follows a set of editorial standards in its journalism.

The company says its mission is to inform and inspire the aviation world. Recent headlines on the home page cover airline route launches, fleet orders and the retirement of older aircraft types. The page also shows threads from community members, which the site marks as user-generated content.