A very happy Sunday to one and all, and welcome to Simple Flying’s final weekly digest for the month of May 2023. the past seven days have seen a hugely diverse range of aviation stories, so let’s look back at some of the most notable.
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster Is Now St Helena Airport’s Biggest Visitor
The mighty Boeing C-17 Globemaster, with a wingspan of 169 ft 9.6 in (51.755 m), is now visiting St. Helena Airport in the South Atlantic. No, the C-17 is not being exiled like Napoleon was in the early 1800s to St. Helena, but rather it is conducting a United Kingdom Royal Air Force capability demonstration. You can read more here.
Emirates’ Stunning Premium Economy Cabin Is Coming To More US Airports On The Airbus A380
Passengers from the US have been enjoying Emirates’ premium economy product on its A380 since the start of the month – at least, those flying from New York and San Francisco. But soon, passengers from more US airports will be able to access this beautiful cabin as the airline looks to expand the product to more routes.
