Matt Griffin
@mattgrffn.bsky.social
Mostly airplanes, sometimes cars and history.
Journalist with @ifn.news
Opinions my own. #avgeek 🇬🇧🇩🇪🏳️🌈 he/him
📍Berlin, DE
Journalist with @ifn.news
Opinions my own. #avgeek 🇬🇧🇩🇪🏳️🌈 he/him
📍Berlin, DE
Shocked to see the horrifying scenes in Louisville, following the crash of UPS flight 2976. My thoughts are with all those affected. #5X2976
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Shocked to see the horrifying scenes in Louisville, following the crash of UPS flight 2976. My thoughts are with all those affected. #5X2976
Does anyone here know what kind of mx takes place on these at BOD?
August 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Does anyone here know what kind of mx takes place on these at BOD?
I added another F-104 to the ‘seen’ collection today, seemingly under restoration at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
July 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I added another F-104 to the ‘seen’ collection today, seemingly under restoration at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
How much priority can one item of luggage get?
Hawaiian Airlines: Yes 😂
Hawaiian Airlines: Yes 😂
July 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
How much priority can one item of luggage get?
Hawaiian Airlines: Yes 😂
Hawaiian Airlines: Yes 😂
I’ve spent quite a lot of time on airplanes in the last week, with a couple of firsts: my first time with American Airlines, my first with Hawaiian AND on a Boeing 717 (or any DC-9 relative)!
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I’ve spent quite a lot of time on airplanes in the last week, with a couple of firsts: my first time with American Airlines, my first with Hawaiian AND on a Boeing 717 (or any DC-9 relative)!
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VietJet places order for 100 Airbus A321neo
VietJet places order for 100 Airbus A321neo | International Flight Network
Hanoi based low-cost-carrier VietJet has placed an order with Airbus for 100 A321neo aircraft, with options for an additional 50. A few weeks ago the airline also ordered 40 Airbus A330-900, which ......
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June 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
VietJet places order for 100 Airbus A321neo
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LOT Polish Airlines orders 40 Airbus A220
LOT Polish Airlines orders 40 Airbus A220 | International Flight Network
On the opening day of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Polish flag carrier, LOT Polish Airlines has placed a historic order for 40 Airbus A220, with future options for another 44. This ... [read more]
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June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
LOT Polish Airlines orders 40 Airbus A220
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ANA finalises order for Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A321neo family
ANA finalises order for Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A321neo family | International Flight Network
On day one of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has finalised an order with Embraer for 15 E190-E2s with options for five more. It has also ... [read more]
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June 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
ANA finalises order for Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A321neo family
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Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000
Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000 | International Flight Network
Saudi Arabian new starter airline Riyadh Air has placed an order with Airbus for 25 of its flagship A350-1000 airliners, with options for an additional 25. It currently has a Boeing 787-9 ... [read mo...
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June 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000
The first Airbus order has just been announced: The Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has ordered 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neos.
June 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The first Airbus order has just been announced: The Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has ordered 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neos.
Unfortunately I’m unable to attend the Paris Air Show in person this year, however I shall still try my best to share as many announcements as I can.
June 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Unfortunately I’m unable to attend the Paris Air Show in person this year, however I shall still try my best to share as many announcements as I can.
Not the most comforting time to be hearing and reporting an major commercial aircraft accident but as I pushback from BER on this Embraer 190, it’s important to remember that being on board an airplane is statistically safer than being at home.
June 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Not the most comforting time to be hearing and reporting an major commercial aircraft accident but as I pushback from BER on this Embraer 190, it’s important to remember that being on board an airplane is statistically safer than being at home.
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Breaking: Air India Flight #AI171 crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Air India Flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad | International Flight Network
An Air India Boeing 787-8, registered as VT-ANB, operating flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport. An unknown number of people were o...
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June 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Breaking: Air India Flight #AI171 crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Hearing reports of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick having crashed shortly after takeoff.
June 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hearing reports of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick having crashed shortly after takeoff.
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IAG orders 71 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
IAG orders 71 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing | International Flight Network
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced orders for 71 long-haul airliners from both Boeing and Airbus. IAG is the parent group of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Level. The g...
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May 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
IAG orders 71 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
The first #PhantomFriday for some time! Last week I managed to visit the RAF Museum in London for the first time in nearly a decade, so I was able to refresh my pics of XV424 (which has also been repositioned to be far more photo friendly)!
January 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The first #PhantomFriday for some time! Last week I managed to visit the RAF Museum in London for the first time in nearly a decade, so I was able to refresh my pics of XV424 (which has also been repositioned to be far more photo friendly)!
Good morning from BER, where we’re parked next to a sister E190 to allow for Embraerception 😂
January 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Good morning from BER, where we’re parked next to a sister E190 to allow for Embraerception 😂
Thought I’d drop in an entry for #stealthsaturday, as we wait to bring in 2025.
December 28, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Thought I’d drop in an entry for #stealthsaturday, as we wait to bring in 2025.
I do really wish they wouldn’t interrupt Beyoncé concerts with interludes of American Football…
December 25, 2024 at 11:31 PM
I do really wish they wouldn’t interrupt Beyoncé concerts with interludes of American Football…
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Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 on flight #J28243 crashes during attempted emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 crashes in Aktau, Kazakhstan | International Flight Network
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 operating flight J28243 from Baku, Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russia, has crashed while approaching Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan during an attempted emergency landing. Lo...
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December 25, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 on flight #J28243 crashes during attempted emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan
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Flight #J28243 that crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan is an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ-190 with registration 4K-AZ65.
www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...
www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...
December 25, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Flight #J28243 that crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan is an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ-190 with registration 4K-AZ65.
www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...
www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf...