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@mattgrffn.bsky.social
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Mostly airplanes, sometimes cars and history. Journalist with @ifn.news Opinions my own. #avgeek 🇬🇧🇩🇪🏳️‍🌈 he/him 📍Berlin, DE

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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Shocked to see the horrifying scenes in Louisville, following the crash of UPS flight 2976. My thoughts are with all those affected. #5X2976
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Does anyone here know what kind of mx takes place on these at BOD?
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
I added another F-104 to the ‘seen’ collection today, seemingly under restoration at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
How much priority can one item of luggage get? Hawaiian Airlines: Yes 😂
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 18/06/2025
VietJet places order for 100 Airbus A321neo
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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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 16/06/2025
LOT Polish Airlines orders 40 Airbus A220
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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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 16/06/2025
ANA finalises order for Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A321neo family
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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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 16/06/2025
Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000
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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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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
LOT Polish Airlines has ordered 40 Airbus A220s, the first Airbus order in its history. #PAS2025
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
ANA has also firmed up an order for 27 Airbus A321neo and A321XLRs, in addition to 15 Embraer E190-E2s. #PAS2025
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Riyadh Air has placed an order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 with options for an additional 25. #PAS2025
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Portugal has ordered a 6th Embraer KC-390 with options for 10 more. #PAS2025
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The first Airbus order has just been announced: The Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has ordered 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neos.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 12/06/2025
Breaking: Air India Flight #AI171 crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
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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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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 12/05/2025
IAG orders 71 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
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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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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
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)!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Good morning from BER, where we’re parked next to a sister E190 to allow for Embraerception 😂
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Thought I’d drop in an entry for #stealthsaturday, as we wait to bring in 2025.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
I do really wish they wouldn’t interrupt Beyoncé concerts with interludes of American Football…
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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 25/12/2024
Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 on flight #J28243 crashes during attempted emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan
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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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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · 25/12/2024
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...
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
It’s #TornadoTuesday again, so I’m going to share this very snazzy Italian number!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Taking a different tack for #StealthSaturday this week… blink and you’ll miss it!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
My F-4 content is tragically limited so here’s another Hellenic AF F-4E #PhantomFriday
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Sharing this lovely trio of Tonkas for #TornadoTuesday!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
This week’s #StealthSaturday offering really showing off the gold tint from the indium tin oxide layer in the cockpit canopy of the F-22. Supposedly to prevent stealth-reducing emissions from entering and/or leaving the cockpit.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Hellenic Air Force F-4E for #PhantomFriday.
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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 04/12/2024
"'We are used to the Boeing 737 MAX. This is luxury,' a crew member confided to RGN onboard the A321LR."
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Tornado IDS of the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 51 for #TornadoTuesday, seen here matching the beautifully traditional British skies 😂
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The airline has 13 on order with options for a further 12.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Pulling G into this week’s #StealthSaturday!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
I would like to contribute the worst photo of an F-4 you’ve ever seen for this week’s #PhantomFriday!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
For all my fellow Spad superfans, this is a v. interesting story which only adds to my fascination with the A-1. I cannot imagine being on QRA in a nuclear jet, leave alone an A-1. Other than going fast, I really don’t think there’s anything the Able Dog wasn’t capable of!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy thanksgiving to all those who observe!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I’ve just seen it’s #TornadoTuesday, so here’s a Luftwaffe IDS. I never used to care much for the Tonka but in recent years I’ve grown to really love the old flick-knife!
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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 25/11/2024
Breaking: Swiftair Boeing 737 crashes in Vilnius
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Swiftair Boeing 737 crashes in Vilnius | International Flight Network
A SwiftAir Boeing 737-400 registered as EC-MFE and operating a cargo flight for DHL from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius, Lithuania, has crashed into residential buildings on approach to Vilnius shortly ...
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International Flight Network @ifn.news · 24/11/2024
Breaking: Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet on flight #A45051 catches fire on landing in Antalya
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Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet catches fire on landing in Antalya | International Flight Network
A Sukhoi Superjet registered as RA-89085 and operated by Russian airline Azimuth has caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport, Türkiye.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
There’s only one thing to post for 130 followers: the C-130!
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
So, is #StealthSaturday a thing?
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Ishrion Aviation @ishrionaviation.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
JetBlue will unveil its next new livery on a brand-new Airbus A220 registered as N3241J (named "Taming of the Blue"). The livery introduces violet accents to JetBlue's fleet.
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Man, I really need to catch a ride before they’re all gone 🥲
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I’m a day late but I’ve just seen the Jaguar (automotive) rebrand… 🥴
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Matt Griffin @mattgrffn.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
As I passed 104 followers today, here are some F-104s that I’ve found over the years. Thank you all for following! 🙏🏻 It’s great to have a place to share the enjoyment for all this flying related stuff!
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter mounted to the side of a concrete building, from below, with clear blue skies above.German Air Force (Luftwaffe) twin-seat Lockheed F-104 Starfighter suspended from a museum ceiling, with the rear crew member displayed as ejecting from the aircraft.German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Lockheed F-104 Starfighter on a pole on the grass of a former airfield, with Rocket Assisted Take-off Pod attached to the underside of the fuselage.
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AirSafety #OTD by Francisco Cunha @ondisasters.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
#Breaking #Ongoing Cargojet Flight W82387, a B-767, overran the runway on landing at Vancouncer (Canada). No injuries. Crew reported flap issues and that they´d land at higher speed than normal: data suggests jet landed at 173 knots, overran runway by 1880 ft. 📸@BrandonSiska Info @aviationsafety
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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 18/11/2024
Spirit Airlines will enter a voluntary restructuring, including a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, to reduce the carrier's debt while it continues flying. The carrier plans to operate normally during the process. #PaxEx
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Spirit Airlines to restructure debt under Chapter 11 protection
Spirit Airlines will enter a voluntary restructuring, including a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, to reduce the carrier's debt while it continues flying. The carrier plans to operate normally during the process.
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