Joe Kunzler
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About Joe Kunzler
Journalist - When not reading and writing about aviation, Joe photographs aviation. Joe loves educating the public about aviation and generating enthusiasm around flying while supporting all those who work in aviation.
Based in Skagit County, United States
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
I'd have to say the Boeing EA-18G Growler because it's the only home-based aircraft with an afterburner. Also, my first aviation journalism story in 2002 was as a student journalist reporting on the EA-18G Growler coming to NAS Whidbey.
But my favorite pilot flew the F-35A you see here. Maj. Beo bent the weather for me and some of her other superfans and put out the flares!
What is your industry focus?
I cover a lot in aviation, but I like to cover these subjects as of 12/2024:
*Military: I like high performance aircraft, and I support our troops. I also want to focus on the kit inside the high-performance aircraft when I can.
*Drones: I really feel drones are what's next. Am also learning to operate a DJI Mini 3 drone so I can understand this industry better.
*Seattle-Tacoma International Airport & Alaska Airlines: My hometown international airport and my home state-headquartered world's best airline... because of the people.
Why do you love aviation?
Two reasons:
1) I don't like being chained to a desk or a small town. When I feel the Gs of take-off it's the most freeing feeling out there. Being able to see the Earth from the sky is also a privlege and an honor.
2) I like that I have found we in aviation all committed to community, improvement, inclusion, and most of all safety regardless of age, disability, gender and such petty differences no matter our line of work - whether that's cabin crew, pilot, mechanic, or in my case jounalist/scribe. We love our field and we are in an arguably mutual admiration society. Other fields, like public transit, could learn from us.
Latest
United Airlines To Debut Starlink WiFi This Week
United Airlines is unveiling free StarLink satelite WiFi to its fleet. We look at the task ahead and how Starlink works.
Delta Air Lines Schedules New Embraer E175 Flights Between New York-JFK & Memphis
Delta Air Lines makes plans to connect Memphis with New York City's JFK International Airport.
Air New Zealand To Issue "Guidance" Instead After Ditching 2030 Science-Based Climate Targets
Air New Zealand addresses headwinds in decarbonization efforts.
Frontier Airlines Cuts Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday Flights Over "Economic Uncertainty"
Route structure changes force a discussion on available seat miles (ASMs) and more.
Trip Review: United Airlines Boeing 777 Economy Class From San Francisco To Denver
I review my first widebody flight on a Boeing 777-200 between SFO-DEN.
Boeing & NASA Suspend X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Aircraft Project
The X-66A may be suspended, but critical wing research continues.
"Route Profitability" Concerns Lead Frontier To Suspend This Route Effective Immediately
Frontier Airlines' connections to Vail's Eagle County Regional Airport
United Airlines & Archer Aviation Unveil Proposed New York Electric Air Taxi Network
A new eVTOL network for New York City is in the works, led by United Airlines + Archer Aviation
Alaska Airlines Dumps 4 Transcontinental Routes
Alaska Air Group is dumping routes and rearranging its fleet ahead of an earnings call.
The End Of Silver Airways? US Trustee Asks Court To Dismiss Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Case
The Bankruptcy Trustee overseeing Silver Airways and Seaborne Virgin Islands, Inc. believes there is no financial way to right both entities.
Faulty V-22 Osprey Proprotor Gearbox To Get Fix By End Of Year
Bell-Boeing's V-22 Osprey finally to receive new gearbox by end of 2025.
TSA To Roll Out REAL ID Requirement On May 7th
US TSA will require validated ID cards for US citizens to board an airliner on and after May 7.
RTX Update On StormBreaker & PhantomStrike Radar & More
RTX executives kindly shared with Simple Flying an update at AFA Warfare Symposium on several of their projects.
Comac C949: China Unveils Plans For New Supersonic Jet Quieter Than Concorde
China's primary commercial aircraft development firm starts planning for a supersonic transport... in 2049.
FAA Administrator Hopes To Hire 2,000 More Air Traffic Controllers This Year
For 2025, new Federal Aviation Administration leadership aims to resupply air traffic controllers.
US Space Force Warns Of Chinese Satellite 'Dogfights' In Space
A detailed look at how space has become a warfighting domain.
Exploring 'Foreflight': Boeing's Multi-Role Tablet Flight Planner
A look at Boeing's ForeFlight advanced flight planner and some of its features.
5 Dead After Kenyan Cargo Plane Crashes In Somalia
A tragic crash in Somalia shows the utility of old bush planes like the DHC-5 Caribou.
US DOT Confirms Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plan To Be Announced This Week
We look at what USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy is promising and could deliver.
Breaking: President Trump Announces NGAD as Boeing F-47
US President Donald Trump announces Boeing as the winner of the NGAD competition. We share the graphics and statements from this historic day.