# Simple Flying - Aviation News

> Trustworthy aviation news.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpleflyingapp.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpleflyingapp.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simpleflyingapp.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Valnet Inc
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 58,531
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,756 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-06
- **First published:** 2019-05-16
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpleflyingapp.android)
- **Website:** [http://simpleflying.com/](http://simpleflying.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simpleflying.com/privacy-policy/](https://simpleflying.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Simple Flying stands as the world's largest aviation news platform dedicated to delivering reliable and accessible commercial aviation stories. With over 150 to 200 new articles published weekly by journalists stationed in 14 countries, users enjoy comprehensive international coverage across all world regions.

Key features include real-time news updates every hour, the ability to comment on articles, save favorites, and receive breaking story notifications. The app offers a free experience with the option to subscribe for an ad-free interface, making it the go-to hub for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.

## Rankings

- #280,335 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.simpleflyingapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.simpleflyingapp.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.simpleflyingapp.android.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG`
- `com.simpleflyingapp.android.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Interesting and concise content
- User-friendly interface
- Wide variety of articles on aviation
- Credible and well-edited news
- Easy to navigate

### Cons

- App crashes or fails to load articles
- Repetitive content in articles
- Slow performance and response time
- Issues with displaying updates
- Advertisements can be intrusive

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simpleflyingapp.android)