On this week’s episode of AvTalk, what we learned from days two and three of the NTSB’s hearings on the midair collision at DCA. A Delta A330neo experiences severe turbulence, Boeing adds a new 777-9 to 777X test fleet, and Alaska Airlines unveils a new livery for its 787s. Plus, ANA retires the R2-D2 livery 787, the FAA releases proposed rules for beyond line of sight UAS operations, and Madagascar arrests two people over the transfer of a quintet of 777s to Iran.

Helpful links for this week’s episode

• Delta A330neo experiences turbulence
• Boeing’s fifth 777X flight test aircraft
• Cathay Pacific flights add up to 28 hours on a plane
• Alaska Airlines new 787 livery
• Nolinor’s “new” 737-200
• ANA retires R2-D2
• FAA NPRM for BVLOS UAS OPS
• 787 draws world’s largest self-portrait
• Wendover video on Scope Clause

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