AvTalk - Aviation Podcast
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AvTalk Episode 215: Ryanair goes all in on the 737-10 MAX
On this episode of AvTalk, Ryanair commits to up to 300 Boeing 737-10 MAX, Go First receives bankruptcy protection, frustrating lessor attempts to repossess their aircraft, and we talk with Cranfield
AvTalk Episode 214: Covered in bees!
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, a swarm of bees delays a Delta flight to Atlanta. Go First declares bankruptcy and places the blame at Pratt and Whitneys feet. And Ian wants to drive ZeroAvias Hyp
AvTalk Episode 213: Mo’ Engines, Mo’ Problems
On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing reports its first quarter results, more airlines are grounding Pratt and Whitney GTF-powered aircraft awaiting engine repair and overhaul, and a leaking lavatory jams
AvTalk Episode 212: A non-standard manufacturing process
On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing stops deliveries of most 737 MAX due to a non-standard manufacturing process on the fuselage-vertical fin joint. Sudanese airspace is closed after renewed fighting.
AvTalk Episode 211: It’s volcano time
On this episode of AvTalk, Sheveluch is disrupting flights. The volcano causing problems this time isnt as bad (yet) and isnt nearly as hard to pronounce as Eyjafjallajkull. Airbus and Boeing repor
AvTalk Episode 210: Passing the Medium Flocking Bird Test
On this episode of AvTalk, a Dutch court halts plans to cull flights in Amsterdam, a SkyUp Airlines 737 escapes Ukraine, and the FAA has finally issued new certification guidelines for engine encounte
AvTalk Episode 209: Ian’s surprise solo show
On this weeks AvTalk, Ian flies solo with Jason under the weather. This weeks show is on the shorter side, with 100% less repartee, but we hope youll enjoy it nonetheless. Washington withdraws as F
AvTalk Episode 208: The FAA says fly better
On this episode of AvTalk, the FAA tells pilots to fly better, ATC staffing is bad enough to allow slot waivers for this summer, and the 25 hour cockpit voice recorder is finally in progress. Plus, an
AvTalk Episode 207: Time for a Safety Summit
On this episode of AvTalk, Jason steps off a flight from Japan and immediately records a podcast. Flair Airlines says lessors and another airline are conspiring to take their aircraft. Saudi Arabia ma
AvTalk Episode 206: The DOJ suit we’ve all been expecting
On this episode of AvTalk, our resident numbers expert Gavin Werbeloff sits in for Jason, who is in Japan this week. We take a close look at the US Department of Justices anti-trust suit to block the