Sumit Singh

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About Sumit Singh

Sumit has more than 10 years of experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, and more. Sumit excels in both travel history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.

Why do you love aviation?

Having an explorative nature since I was a child has always made me appreciate the advent of flight and how much the field has evolved in such a short period of time. I have commercial aviation to thank for creating countless life-changing memories and connecting me to places in the world that I would not have been able to see without this industry. I’m excited to report on further revolutionary shifts in the coming years.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

As a historian, the Boeing 747 remains close to my heart. The jumbo opened the doors to travel for large segments of the general public due to the affordability and long-distance routes that came with it. The Queen of the Skies' reign may not be what it once was, but it's great to see it still fulfilling integral roles in military, cargo, and government operations.

What is your industry focus?

With a degree in history, aviation history is my bread and butter, but I keep a close eye on how political and economic activity impacts the airline industry. It has also been fulfilling interviewing airline executives from across the globe to see how they have been adapting to global shifts in recent years.

Now, as Managing Editor of Simple Flying, I oversee all corners of the market.