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An aviation podcast by aviation geeks for anyone who looks up when they hear an airplane fly overhead. Listen in as Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz bring you aviation news, views, and special guests every Friday. If you're a new avgeek or just can't get enough aviation in your life, get your avgeek fix with us.
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Bering Air Cessna 208 crashes near Nome, Alaska. Updates on the mid-air collision in Washington DC and what airspace changes may become permanent. New propulsion technology projects from major manufacturers are being pushed back 5-10 years. And we share the recipe for the ultimate inflight desert.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Bering Air C208 flight path * Alaskan aviation safety expert Colleen Mondor * GOL 737 and pick up truck damage * Nolinor blended wing design
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On this episode of AvTalk, we review what we know so far about the mid-air collision between a US Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 in Washington DC, what we don’t know, and some of the avenues of inquiry investigators and authorities are following. We also discuss the crash of a Learjet 55 air ambulance shortly after takeoff near Philadelphia. And finally, we sort through the preliminary report on the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 near Aktau, Kazakhstan to begin to understand just what an incredible effort it was by the pilots to limp the E190 across the Caspian Sea.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Flight data and other helpful information regarding the crash in Washington DC * Flight data regarding the crash near Philadelphia * Flight data and the preliminary investigative report regarding Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243
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Note: this episode of AvTalk was recorded prior to the crash in Washington DC involving a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and US military H-60 helicopter. We will have complete coverage of the accident and where the investigation stands on next week’s episode. For regular updates, please visit our blog post on the accident here.
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boom makes a boom for the first time, taking its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft beyond the speed of sound for the first time. The NTSB is investigating a United Airlines flight that experienced “unexpected aircraft movement” over the Ivory Coast. The aircraft diverted to Lagos where a handful of passengers and crew received medical attention. South Korean investigators have released their preliminary report. We discuss the report and which questions the it raises rather than answers. And elsewhere in South Korea an Air Busan A321 was severely damaged by a fire that broke out prior to the aircraft’s departure for Hong Kong.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Boom’s first supersonic flight * United Airlines flight 613 * Jeju Air flight 2216 preliminary report * Judgement in Air Canada gold heist case
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason journeys through the European fog for a very special trip to the beach. Snow hits the US Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights. The Boeing 777X is flying again and the NTSB releases its final report on the United Airlines 767 hard landing. And on a HiFly A330 this week, a new passenger was added to the manifest mid-flight.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Jason’s video landing in Barra in the Twin Otter * NTSB final report on United 767 hard landing * Photos from HiFly’s baby (born) on board
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, TCAS once again ensures everyone goes home safely, this time avoiding a collision between a Delta A330 and United 737 in Phoenix. A Delta 757 suffers and engine failure on departure from Atlanta. Lufthansa could be in a bit of trouble as the European Commission says the airline must return to preferential pricing for Condor. The EC is also investigating the airline’s transatlantic joint venture with United and Air Canada. And Air France has released its signature scent, AF001.
Helpful links for this week’s show* TCAS at work in Phoenix * Video of Delta 757 engine failure * European Commission notice to Lufthansa * Air France’s Signature Scent
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On this episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason are back with their first regular episode of 2025. We get an update on the investigations into the crashes of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 and Jeju Air flight 2216. We take stock of Boeing’s progress toward a new safety culture one year after the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX door plug blowout. We discuss the preliminary report on the ground collision between a landing Japan Airlines A350 and Japan Coast Guard Dash 8. And the transition by Air Greenland from its former hub in Kangerlussuaq to the capital Nuuk is not without challenges.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* JTSB preliminary report on A350 and Dash 8 collision * Crankyflier article on Condor’s changes * Someone explain this window fire to us, please
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On this special episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason discuss what we know so far about the crashes of an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 in Aktau, Kazakhstan and a Jeju Air 737 in Muan, South Korea.
This episode of AvTalk was first released as a video episode on our AvTalk Podcast YouTube channel. For the visual version of the episode, click the link in the show notes below or search AvTalk Podcast on YouTube. All of the visuals from Flightradar24 included in the video can be found on the Flightradar24 blog pages for the respective accidents linked in the show notes.
- Video version of the podcast on YouTube
- Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 crashes near Aktau, Kazakhstan
- Jeju Air flight 2216 crashes in Muan, South Korea
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On this episode of AvTalk, we look back at a trio of our favorite conversations from this past year. In 2024, we were fortunate to speak with experts from across the aviation industry. In this recap of the year, we revisit three conversations with people who helped us understand challenges facing the industry, what it takes to bring a new aircraft to life, and how its possible to seamlessly merge airplanes and Lord of the Rings.
Matt Thurber, AIN Media Group editor-in-chief — GPS interferenceGPS interference, whether through jamming or spoofing, has risen dramatically over the past few years and the industry response has been limited. We talked with AIN Media Group editor-in-Chief Matt Thurber to learn how the aviation and navigation industries and approaching the challenges presented by GPS interference.
Gary O’Donnell, Airbus A321XLR head of programGary O’Donnell has been with the A321XLR program at Airbus from the beginning. Speaking to our Chris Lomas on the occasion of the aircraft’s certification by EASA, O’Donnell tells what it takes to get an aircraft from the drawing board to the skies.
Max Comer, Airplane facts with MAXIn perhaps the most fun conversation of the year, Ian speaks with Max Comer of Airplane Facts with Max about the meteoric rise in popularity of Max’s social media presence, how we creates his airplane facts videos, and why so many people are enamored with his content.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason take a deep breath and discuss the New Jersey drones. What are people claiming they’ve seen, why nearly all of the reports are just aircraft, and why you should never, never shine a laser or fire a gun at an airplane—identified or not.
Plus, AerLingus takes its first (and second) A321XLRs, Boeing restarts 767/777 production, and the FAA finalizes drug and alcohol testing for repair stations outside the US. And NASA completes the first aircraft accident investigation on another planet.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Joint Statement on New Jersey drone sightings * Statistics on laser incidents in New Jersey in December 2024 * FAA’s finalized drug and alcohol testing rule * The first aircraft accident investigation on another planet * Flying stinky pigs * Busiest routes of 2024
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason are back from their travels and back in the studio for a full week’s worth of aviation news. We start with Boeing’s resumption of 737 production and a judge’s rejection of the plea deal negotiated by Boeing and the US Department of Justice. Then we head west for the first major moves by Alaska Airlines as it integrates Hawaiian Airlines into its operations.
And in safety news, investigators begin analyzing the black boxes of the crashed Swift Air 737. And the NTSB releases its final report on the inflight upset suffered by a Challenger 300 in 2023, which finds the pilots did not follow proper procedures at multiple points before and during the flight—all starting with an ill-timed delivery of ice.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* NTSB report on Challenger 300 * NTSB report on Southwest 737 vs Diamond DA40
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian is joined by Flightradar24 colleague Chris Lomas in Stockholm as Jason finishes his travels in Asia. In this news this week, a marriage proposal involving a helicopter and Flightradar24, Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways clears the final hurdle, Aeroflot takes its first wet lease, and a fire fighting Airbus A319 is in the works.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* A helicopter marriage proposal * Instrument calibration flight patterns
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason is traveling in Japan and Ian is prepping his Thanksgiving Turkey. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to discuss. An Azimuth Airlines SuperJet caught fire after a hard landing in Antalya. A Swiftair 737-400 operating for DHL crashed 1.5km short of the runway in Vilnius, killing one of four crew members on board. And Emirates took delivery of its first A350, but the flight path left many scratching their heads.
Helpful links for this week’s episode
- Azimuth Airlines flight catches fire after hard landing
- Swiftair 737-400 crashes in Vilnius
- Emirates A350 delivery flight path
- UK AAIB report on Ryanair 737-8-200 MAX
- Etihad announces 10 new destinations
- Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first C-130 flight to Antarctica
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On this week’s AvTalk, severe turbulence leads to an inflight engine shut down on an SAS A330. A CargoJet 767 overruns the runway in Vancouver after a flap failure. A Southwest Airlines jet is struck by a bullet in Dallas. A Qantas A380 flew for a month with a tool in one of its engines. And hundreds of hamsters get loose on a TAP A321neo.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* SAS A330 encounters severe turbulence * CargoJet 767 runway overrun in Vancouver * ATSB Qantas A380 engine tool report * Hamster plane
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On this week’s AvTalk, at least three aircraft are struck by bullets while trying to landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirit Airlines could soon file for bankruptcy after Frontier walks away from a potential merger. And Colombian cargo carrier Aerosucre has yet another close call, striking the ILS array at the end of the runway while trying to depart Bogota.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Spirit Airlines flight 951 hit by bullets * FAA NOTAM restricting US flights in Haiti below 10,000 feet * Aerosucre 727 strikes ILS array * Apple AirTag find my bag coming soon * 99% Invisible’s podcast on Spirit Halloween
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing machinists in the pacific northwest ratify a new contract, ending a 53 day strike. We discuss what’s in the contract and where Boeing goes from here.
Spirit Aerosystems, the maker of 737 fuselages, says it may not have long as a “going concern.” Spirit Airlines will furlough hundreds more pilots next year as it continues searching for a path out of the financial hole it’s in. The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is behind the series of parcel fires in air cargo shipments in Europe. Dublin’s passenger cap is on hold for now, Air Canada is bringing back a pair of 767 passenger jets, and airlines in the US must now refund you for significantly delayed or canceled flights if you choose not to fly. And we pay tribute to Ben Baldanza, former Spirit Airlines CEO and US ultra low cost carrier pioneer, who died this week at the age of 62 after a battle with ALS.
Helpful links for this week’s show The machinists new contract compared to previous contract * Wall Street Journal* report on incendiary devices in air cargo * Air Canada 767 parked in the desert
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we welcome Max Comer, and airline mechanic and the man behind social media sensation Airplane Facts with Max, which compares and contrasts interesting aviation information… and the works of JRR Tolkien. Also this week, the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the Frontier Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Las Vegas last month. WestJet is sending a trio of hail-damaged 737s to the desert. Riyadh Air places a major order for its narrow body fleet. And the final report on the crash of MS804 is out—eight years after the accident and with two starkly different conclusions.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Airplane facts with Max — where you can find Max’s content * Frontier emergency landing preliminary report * MS804 final report
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces a $6 billion third quarter loss, while the company’s striking machinists reject the latest contract offer, sending negotiators back to work. A close call in Austin as TCAS comes to the rescue, while Indian airlines deal with a spate of hoax bomb threats. Frontier and Spirit could revive merger talks and it was a terrible week to taxi an aircraft at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Boeing’s third quarter earnings * Boeing CEO statement on third quarter earnings * TCAS saves the day in Austin * Indian airlines facing hoax bomb threats * ULD container wedged in Japan Airlines 747, 2009 * FAA “powered lift” final rule and Medium post * Final Qantas 717 flight * Final CSA Czech Airlines flight
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces layoffs affecting 17,000 employees and the sunset of the 767 program. The 777X is delayed until at least 2026 and airlines are having trouble getting ahold of aircraft that are already certified. This is leading to some airlines refurbishing already well-worn aircraft and others canceling flights and routes.
The US DOT OIG says the FAA (acronym much?) isn’t capable of effectively regulating Boeing. Sri Lankan investigators are probing a bizarre incident in which the captain allegedly locked the first officer out of the flight deck. And the ARJ21-700 is now the C909.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Boeing CEO letter to the company * US DOT OIG Report on FAA oversigt of Boeing * ARJ21 > C909
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On this episode of AvTalk, a new report from the New York Times raises questions about Boeing’s differing response to 737 MAX operators’ requests for safety information following the crash of Lion Air 610. A passenger safely lands a King Air after the pilot is incapacitated. The NTSB issues a pair of preliminary reports. And when it comes to the 787, the FAA says a tired pilot is better than a headless pilot.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* New York Times article on Boeing’s response to Ethiopian Airlines * FAA SAFO regarding rudder actuator assemblies * Playback of Turkish Airlines flight 204 diversion to JFK * Playback of Beech C90 King Air landing by passenger * NTSB preliminary report on Alaska Airlines rejected take off due to runway incursion * NTSB preliminary report on Delta A350 vs CRJ-900 strike in Atlanta * Recording of the conversation between IATA CEO Willie Walsh and Breeze founder David Neeleman
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Iran’s missile attack on Israel and the consequences (so far) for commercial aviation. The NTSB shakes its fist at the FAA over moist rudders, while the FAA’s investigation into United’s safety system turns up nothing. Qatar Airways is taking a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, with an interesting twist. A WWII-era bomb long-buried under a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport in Japan explodes. And NOAA is getting a new pair of hurricane hunter aircraft.
Plus, we sit down with Capt. David Surridge, American Airlines’ director of air traffic management to learn more about ADS-B IN and how the airline is working with the FAA to gain operational efficiencies and save money in the process.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* NTSB’s urgent safety recommendation on 737 rudder assemblies * WWII bomb explodes under Japanese airport taxiway
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing gives its striking machinists union its “best and final” offer. But how best and final is it? EASA informs A350 operators to ensure they’re cleaning their fuel hoses properly. Canada heads down a confusing path on its quest resolve airline complaints. And a United Airlines flight experiences an unusual TCAS Resolution Advisory as it prepares to land in San Francisco.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines secure Department of Transportation approval of their merger.
As the Boeing Machinists’ strike enters week two, the company is implementing a long list of measures to hoard cash. In other strike news, Air Canada and its pilots union have reached a tentative agreement, but it still needs to be ratified.
Ian heads to Dorkfest and SpotLAX in Los Angeles and chats with Kevin and Rudy from YouTube channel Airline Videos Live about the growth and future plans. And a US company is suing Australian airline REX for allegedly stripping aircraft for parts that didn’t belong to them.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* US Department of Transportation announcement on Alaska + Hawaii merger approval conditions * Airline Videos Live captures a Lufthansa 747-8 hard landing and go around at LAX * Brett Snyder’s Cranky Dorkfest wrap-up
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Delta A350 clips a CRJ-900, knocking the regional jet’s tail off. Brazilian investigators release their preliminary report on the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Boeing reaches a tentative labor agreement with its machinists union, but the union rank and file are not happy. Air Canada’s pilots could be on strike as early as September 18. And Southwest Executive Chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly is stepping down next year as the airline continues to try to hold off Elliott Management’s call for wholesale change in leadership. Plus, authorities find 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in a G-IV in Guinea Bissau.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Delta A350 hits CRJ-900 * VoePass 2283 preliminary report * Southwest Airlines board changes * EASA requiring Trent XWB97 inspections * 2.7 tonnes is a lot of cocaine
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On this week’s AvTalk, a fuel hose failure on a Cathay Pacific A350 prompts fleet-wide inspections of the Trent XWB engine. Russian investigators release their preliminary report on the Gazpromavia SuperJet crash—and incorrectly installed angle of attack sensors feature prominently. Plus, a vulnerability in the US’ Known Crewmember system could have theoretically allowed anyone to bypass security. And the US seizes Venezuela’s presidential jet and flies it to Florida.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Cathay Pacific inspects its A350 fleet after engine failure * EASA orders inspections of the Trent XWB97 * Russian IAC preliminary report on Gazpromavia SuperJet crash (PDF, in Russian) * Technical description of SQL injection in Known Crewmember database * Seizure of Venezuelan presidential jet
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Dominic Gates and Paige Cornwell’s article in this week’s Seattle Times detailing how the door plug on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX was reinstalled without the proper bolts, allowing it to blow out of the aircraft shortly after departure on January 5th. We also learn via Aviation Week that cracks have been found in the inactive Boeing 777X test aircraft as well. Italian investigators release their preliminary report on the LATAM 777 tail strike in Milan. And for reasons passing your humble podcasters’ understanding, someone wants to start a new airline in Australia.
Helpful links for this episode Flightradar24 You’re the Captain! puzzle book pre-order * Aviation Week article on Boeing 777-9 thrust link cracks * Seattle Times* article with detailed timeline of Boeing 737-9 door plug work * LATAM 777 tail strike preliminary report * Belgian Icon livery design contest * Aeromexico new logo
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On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor group trying to replace Southwest Airlines’ board of directors and top management unveils its list of candidates for the board. There’s a battle among low cost carriers brewing in… Connecticut? And the FAA says check your 787 pilot seats for missing button covers.
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On this week’s AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group founder and pilot Steve Giordano to discuss the circumstances around the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Giordano breaks down some of the important terms surrounding the accident and describes in detail the key points of turboprop flying as it relates to what we know so far about the crash and the conditions in the area at the time.
Helpful links when listening to this episode* ADS-B data and flight playback * Deicing boots on an ATR 72’s wing
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t know. Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, and we’re on NOTAM watch. And Crowd Strike, Microsoft, and Delta Air Lines continue to trade legal threats.
Useful links* Background on AS1282, the NTSB’s public docket, and NTSB hearing archive * Cessna 172 ferry flight to Hawaii * New IndiGo Business class product
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while not particularly cheerful does have a few bright spots.
Southwest and Spirit Airlines each announced massive changes, with Southwest adding assigned seating and extra legroom and Spirit following Frontier into fare bundling, including offering a true first class product. Will these changes be enough to right the ship for the struggling carriers?
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the Crowd Strike outage and why it took Delta Air Lines so much longer than everyone else to get their operations back on track. The FAA is increasing scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a third low descent incident in just four months—this time a flight approaching Tampa was as low as 150 feet nearly 5 miles from the runway. A Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 crashes on departure in Kathmandu we discuss what we know so far.
As Airbus celebrates EASA certification of the A321XLR, we sit down with Gary O’Donnell, the head of the A321XLR program, to learn more about what it takes to get an aircraft from the drawing board to the skies.
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On this week’s episode, Ian heads to the basement because TORNADO is in the METAR. And it’s finally some good news for Boeing as the 777-9 begins certification test flights. A Gazpromavia Superjet crashes outside of Moscow and we learn more about the incident a few weeks ago where a Southwest flight departed on a closed runway.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony charges, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the Southwest Airlines flight that experienced “Dutch roll,” and two CRJ-900s come closer than they should have in Syracuse. Plus, a pair of Air India Express engine problems, Delta and Riyadh Air’s surprising new partnership, and the catering on one Delta flight was bad—very, very bad.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, what Boeing did to earn a sanction from the NTSB. What the weekend may hold for Boeing’s legal troubles. Boeing and Airbus agree to deals to acquire Spirit Aerosystem’s operations. And Air Europa flight 45 experiences turbulence bad enough to toss a passenger into the ceiling space above the overhead bins.
Helpful links* NTSB statment on Boeing sanctions * Boeing agreement to acquire Spirit Aerosystems * Airbus agreement to acquire Spirit Aerosystems’ components * Video from inside Air Europa flight 45
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing, Airbus, and Spirit Aerosystems near a deal to bring Spirit back into the Boeing fold. Another Southwest 737 flew too low, this time in Oklahoma City. The NTSB releases its preliminary report on UA28’s uncontained engine failure on 14 May. And Seoul’s Incheon Airport was closed for a few hours this week because of balloons filled with trash sent aloft by North Korea.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is back in front of Congress. A trio of stories involving Southwest Airlines, including an apparent incidence of Dutch roll, a roller coast ride off the coast of Hawaii, and a system on the CFM LEAP engines that pilots apparently didn’t know about. And investigators are trying to understand how counterfeit titanium made it into Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Air India and IndiGO A320neos come close enough for authorities to open an investigation. We detail the sequence of events and why this incident received any attention at all. The NTSB released two final reports this week, detailing the probable cause of two near collisions in New York and Austin. And our resident numbers expert Gavin Werbeloff is here to explain Elliott Investment Management’s new 11% stake in Southwest Airlines, what they want for their money, and the likelihood they’ll get their way.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason flies from Germany to New York just to record the podcast and you can barely tell he’s been awake for nearly 24 hours. And in the news, Boeing provides the FAA its plan for renewed engineering excellence, the IATA annual general meeting takes place in Dubai with plenty to discuss, and Mexicana puts in its first aircraft order.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, investigators in Singapore release their preliminary findings for the turbulence encountered by SQ321. And Jason is joined by Seth Miller in Hamburg as we review the news from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo to see what innovations could be coming to an airplane near you in the a few year’s time.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the extreme turbulence encountered by Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ321 that led to the death of one passenger and serious injuries to dozens of others. We also focus on how media reporting got the story wrong for so long. We also discuss the crash of the helicopter carrying the president of Iran and the curious pattern by the Turkish UCAV sent to search for the crash site. Elsewhere, Frontier is crafting a new way to sell fares and ancillary products that looks remarkably like a traditional airline. And flamingos make an unexpected appearance.
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On this episode of AvTalk, the US Department of Justice finds Boeing violated the terms of its 2021 deferred prosecution agreement and Congress passes the FAA reauthorization and we dig in to see what’s inside. Plus IndiGo could expand its fleet even further with an order for 100 regional aircraft.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, employees at Boeing’s 787 assembly facility in South Carolina were falsifying inspection records. Spirit Aerosystems loses nearly as much in the first quarter of 2024 as it did in all of 2023, Alaska Airlines gets some Boeing store credit, and Emirates announces where it will send its new A350s first.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we learn that Embraer is considering a challenge to the Airbus-Boeing duopoly with a new mainline single-aisle aircraft of its own.
Indigo orders up to 100 Airbus A350s, while Airbus navigates Boeing’s potential purchase of Spirit Aerosystems and what that means for the A350 fuselage sections and A220 wings Spirit produces.
Finnair suspends flights to Tartu, Estonia due to GPS interference.
Lessors get a win in their battle to get their aircraft back from Go First, but the long road ahead to get the A320neos flying again is just beginning.
Australian low-cost carrier Bonza has halted all flights and entered insolvency proceedings.
JetBlue is bringing back its oldest A320s from retirement, while American Airlines is trimming its route network due to lack of aircraft.
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On this week’s episode, we welcome current commercial pilot and former RAF captain Scott Bateman to discuss his new book, Hercules: First in. Last Out. The story of an RAF legend. Listen now to find out how to enter to win a copy of Scott’s book.
We also discuss a pair of runway incursion incidents last week from New York and Washington DC. Plus, Boeing’s narrowed first quarter loss, the UK AAIB’s final report on G-OATW’s melted windows, and Chilean investigators issue their preliminary report on the inflight upset of a LATAM 787 in between Australia and New Zealand.
Helpful links Preorder Hercules* * UK AAIB report on melted windows * Chilean report on LATAM 787 upset (in Spanish) * Swiss A330 rejected takeoff at JFK
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, escalating retaliatory attacks between Iran and Israel and their effects on global air travel, congressional hearings sharpen the focus on Boeing’s problems, and United Airlines makes big changes to its order book. Plus, we’ve got stolen gold, expensive eels, and a unique competition.
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Thousands of extra planes take to the skies and New Jersey experiences an earthquake. And that’s just through Monday this week. We then hear from a fresh whistleblower at Boeing who alleges that some 787 and 777 aircraft could experience structural failures. Plus, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the United flight that went off the runway in Houston, Spirit Airlines announces pilot furloughs, and a Southwest 737 loses its engine cowling.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a plane crash lands and then crashes into another plane that crashed a few months earlier. Pratt and Whitney may have a new problem on their hands. The FAA’s mental health panel makes its recommendations. And the French pilot union is calling for a strike to protest a proposed law that would limit their ability to strike.
Helpful links for this week’s episode* Photos of the Safe Air 727 after crash landing in Malakal * JetBlue’s stricken A321neo * FAA’s Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations * JetBlue’s new bag fee matrix * April 8th’s eclipse information for pilots * Does flying during the eclipse count as night flying?
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we welcome AIN Media Group editor-in-chief Matt Thurber to discuss how the aviation industry is reacting to GPS spoofing and jamming. Plus, major leadership changes at Boeing could take the company in a new direction. And the FAA continues to clamp down, this time taking a closer look at United’s operations after string of recent incidents. But has the agency gone too far?
Helpful links from this week’s episode Matt Thurber’s excellent article on GPS spoofing and jamming at AIN Online * Boeing’s memo announcing leadership changes * Damage to Emirates A380 in Moscow * Playback of Southwest Airlines flight 147 * Report in The Lancet* on French heart transplant
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On this episode of AvTalk, an update on the inflight upset experienced by a LATAM 787, the problem with popular media’s hyper focus on aviation incidents, and we dig in to the report detailing what actually happened when an errant flight plan shut down UK airspace last August. Plus, we discuss Flightradar24’s new GPS jamming map.
Helpful links and reading for this week’s episode The Air Current:* Pilot seat movement at center of LATAM 787-9 dive investigation * Are flights squawking 7700 more often? * NATS flight plan processing failure report
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On this episode of AvTalk, Batik Air pilots asleep on the flight deck, a LATAM flight experiences an inflight upset, and Boeing’s problems only seem to be getting bigger.
Batik Air pilots were asleep for nearly 30 minutes during their flight to Jakarta. Over the sea between Australia and New Zealand, a LATAM flight experienced an inflight upset that injured 50 people, including 13 who required hospitalization. Boeing’s problems continue to compound with the US Department of Justice, the FAA, and the NTSB all displeased with the plane maker for new reasons this week, while airlines begin making adjustments to their order books to account for delivery delays.
Elsewhere, improperly installed wiring bundles could cause uncommanded spoiler deployment on the 737 MAX, a rudder issue from the 737NG surfaces in the MAX as well, and United Airlines has had a rough week.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, JetBlue and Spirit walk away, American Airlines adds to its order book, and the NTSB isn’t pleased with Boeing.
JetBlue and Spirit call it quitsJetBlue and Spirit agreed to terminate their merger agreement, deciding that it would be impossible to meet regulatory conditions by the time their agreement ended in June.
American Airlines expands its order book, but there’s a catchAmerican Airlines order 260 narrowbody aircraft this week. Lots of attention was given to the airline’s order for the 737-10 MAX, but our resident numbers expert Gavin Werbeloff points out when the airline plans to take delivery of all the aircraft it has ordered is a much more interesting story.
NTSB chair criticizes Boeing’s lack of assistance in door plug probeTestifying in front of the US Senate this week, NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy criticized Boeing for a lack of transparency during the Alaska Airlines door plug investigation. And Boeing’s response isn’t encouraging.
FAA audit finds Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems quality control failuresThe FAA said this week that it has completed a six week audit of Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems, finding “multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements.”
Boeing thinking about bringing Spirit back in houseIn the midst of multiple investigations and an effort to right the ship, Boeing is considering buying Spirit and re-making the once-Boeing division part of Boeing-proper again.
Ethiopian Airlines orders the 777XIn an order that came seemingly out of thin air, Ethiopian Airlines ordered up to 20 777-9s this week.
Wizz Air has 20% of its fleet on the groundBecause of the issues affecting Pratt and Whitney GTF engines, Wizz Air has more than 20% of its fleet parked. They’ve even wet leased aircraft, including a Go2Sky 737-800 registered OM-GTF.
Delivery times for aircraft are… fluidSeemingly no one can delivery an aircraft on time. In 2024, United Airlines says it expects to take 102 fewer aircraft than it originally forecast from Airbus and Boeing. Ryanair plans on taking only 40 of its 57 expected 737 MAX on order through June. And the Russian aircraft programs, they’re also years behind schedule.
Airbus working on software update for CFM thrust reversersFollowing last week’s discussion on the incident involving a TAP A320, we come with an update as Airbus completes work on a software update for the CFM thrust reverser.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, following a highly critical report by a panel of aviation safety experts, the FAA gives Boeing 90 days to explain how its going to get its act together. We review a collection of aviation safety reports, including the final report on PK8303. And a TCAS incident between Qatar and Ethiopian highlights the need for extra vigilance when flying over Somalia. Plus, one airline now has its own barbecue sauce.
Section 103 Organization Designation Authorizations (ODA) for Transport Airplanes Expert Panel Review ReportThat’s a long title for a long report. But the short of it is that Boeing needs to enhance its safety culture. We break down the report and talk about the gauntlet the FAA has thrown down.
Aviation safety reportsWe begin with the final report on the crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight 8303 in Karachi in 2020. The report points to an incredible string of poor decisions by the flight crew leading to the crash of the A320 after an initial gear up touchdown and go around.
Danish investigators have published their final report on the curious incident involving a TAP A320, which conducted a go around after activating reverse thrust, while one of the engine’s thrust reversers remained open.
And Serbian investigators have released their preliminary report on the Marathon Airlines E195 that struck equipment at the end of the runway following an intersection take off with just 1300 metres of runway.
TCAS!Another win for TCAS this week, this time over Somalia as a traffic advisory kept a Qatar Airways 787 from climbing airspace occupied by an Ethiopian Airlines A350.
Elsewhere this weekIATA says 2023 was an incredibly safe year for aviation. Canadian ULCC Lynx Air has ceased operations. VietJet has signed an MoU for 20 A330neos. British Airways is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Austin with its own special barbecue sauce. Qantas put the A380 into domestic service for a day. United has expanded its already giant training center in Denver. Asiana will retire its last 747-400 at the end of March. And finally, a Delta Air Lines pilot chose a different way to mark his retirement.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Marathon Airlines E195 operating for Air Serbia strikes the ILS array on departure, rogue ATC on the radio over Somalia, Air Canada fire its chatbot, and updates from this year’s Singapore Airshow.
Marathon Airlines E195 hits ILS antennas on departureA Marathon Airlines E195 operating for AirSerbia struck the ILS array for runway 12R while departing Belgrade’s runway 30L. The aircraft returned safely to Belgrade shortly after departure.
Somaliland pirate radioFlights passing through Somali airspace have been subject to rogue ATC instructions, with fake controllers issuing climb and descent clearances.
Air Canada liable for chatbot who made up policiesA tribunal ruled Air Canada is liable for a refund based on a policy invented by the airline’s customer service chatbot.
Updates from the Singapore AirshowThai Airways finally places its order for additional 787s, COMAC gets its first orders for the “plateau” version of the C919 from Tibet Airlines, and Starlux is starting a dedicated cargo division with the A350F.
Boeing fires head of 737 MAX programEd Clark is out after 18 years at Boeing, including the last three as head of the 737 MAX program in Renton. Katie Ringgold will take over.
American Airlines says no more hang glidersIn addition to raising the prices for checked bags and changing how and when customers can earn loyalty points on their bookings, the airline will also stop accepting javelin, pole vault, and hang gliders onboard.
United flight diverts to Denver with damage to slatsA United 757 en route from San Francisco to Boston suffered damage to the leading edge slats on the right wing and safely diverted to Denver.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, United Airlines’ fleet of A321neos is temporarily grounded for the dumbest of reasons. Plus the NTSB comes out swinging at the FAA demanding new rules requiring 25 hour cockpit voice recorders apply to existing aircraft as well. And the preliminary report on the Atlas Air 747 engine fire points to a missing plug (no, not a door plug) and fire coming out the wrong hole.
You must comply with all lighted signs and placardsThe small fleet of five United Airlines A321neos spent some extra time on the ground this week because of a paperwork snafu of the dumbest kind. We wade into 14 CFR § 25.791(a), 14 CFR § 121.371(a) and more as we untangle a morass of red tape.
Boeing building 737s more slowly than it saysBoeing is committed to a rate of building 38 737s per month, but an analysis of their production finds that only 20-25 are coming out of the factory each month. This could have implications for how soon Boeing can increase its production rates and how quickly customers can take delivery of their aircraft.
Public comments come in on the FAA’s 25 hour cockpit voice recorder rulesThe NTSB is among those weighing in on the FAA’s proposed 25 hour cockpit voice recorder rules. The safety agency says the 25 hour rule should apply to all aircraft, not just new aircraft. And manufacturers of smaller aircraft say they have concerns.
Improperly installed plug leads to fire through the wrong holeThe preliminary NTSB report on the Atlas Air 747 engine fire in Miami points to a missing borescope inspection port plug as the cause for the flames where they shouldn’t have been.
PW geared turbofan supply chain slowing fixesPratt and Whitney says the supply chain continues to be the limiting factor in getting engines back on the wing, with time off the wing for affected engines averaging 300 days.
Venezuelan 747-300 seized in Argentina flown to USA former Mahan Air 747-300 acquired by Venezuelan airline EMTRASUR was seized in Buenos Aires in 2022 after the US alleged it was transferred in violation on sanctions. This week it was flown to the US, reportedly to be used as a fire trainer.
Nolinor bringing back the 737-200 for gravel runwaysAirlines usually make a big deal about their new aircraft. Nolinor is proudly calling attention to one of its oldest. The airline is reintroducing the 737-200 for gravel runway operations in far-northern Canada.
Flamingos in flightWhen their incubator broke on a flight from Atlanta to Seattle, an Alaska Airlines flight attendant jumped in to keep six Chilean flamingo eggs nice and toasty. The flight attendant recently caught up with the now-hatched flamingos at their new home at the Woodland Park Zoo.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we review the NTSB’s preliminary report on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, fresh quality issues affecting some 737 MAX, and Finnair gets out the scales to weigh some of its passengers.
AS1282 preliminary reportThe NTSB released its preliminary report on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 this week. Plain and simple, the evidence indicates that the bolts that supposed to hold the exit door plug in place just weren’t there. Download the report here to follow along with our discussion.
The rest of the showElsewhere, EgyptAir is returning its entire A220 fleet, Avion Express goes off roading, and Finnair is breaking out the scales to weigh its passengers. Plus, Southwest’s big cabin refresh will add power to most of the fleet.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back The Air Current’s founder and editor Jon Ostrower to pull back from Boeing’s immediate crisis and take stock of the state of the company. We look at the challenges facing Boeing, including regaining the trust of its regulator, certifying and delivering a slate of long-delayed aircraft, and eventually needing to design and build a brand new aircraft.
It’s also fitting that Ostrower joins the show this week, because we borrow his phrase, “there’s always an aviation angle,” to discuss the much anticipated flight of Taylor Swift from Tokyo to watch the Super Bowl the night after her concert. But fret not, there’s actually some interesting aviation content here that surprised Ian.
The NTSB this week opened the docket for its investigation into the runway incursion by an American Airlines 777 as a Delta Air Lines 737 was beginning its departure roll last January. While the final report is still some time away, the docket contains an incredible amount of insightful investigative material. And one animal-loving air traffic controller.
And we bid a fond farewell to Ingenuity, the small helicopter on Mars that surpassed everyone’s expectations.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a bit of a different kind of episode to start. And then its onto more Boeing 737 inspections, angry airlines, and a perfectly executed emergency landing.
This episode of AvTalk was recorded on Tuesday, 23 January 2024.More inspections and angry airlinesThe FAA expands inspection recommendations to include the 737-900ER. This affects Alaska, Delta, and United for the most part. And for its part, United Airlines is not happy with Boeing in the least. United CEO Scott Kirby said earlier this week that the 737-9 MAX grounding is the “straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Spirit and JetBlue appeal merger rulingSpirit and JetBlue are appealing a judges ruling against their proposed merger, not because they seem keen to fight, but because they’re contractually obligated.
Southern Airways Express Cessna 208 makes emergency landing just after take offA Southern Airways Express Cessna 208 made an emergency landing moments after take off from Dulles Airport last week. The two pilots and five passengers landed on the Loudoun County Parkway just off airport property.
Atlas Air 747 suffers engine issue in MiamiAn Atlas Air 747-8F experienced a failure of its left, inboard engine shortly after departure from Miami. According to witness video, flames could be seen trailing the engine. The aircraft safely returned to Miami. The FAA says a softball sized hole was found in the top of the engine upon inspection.
Cargojet says thanks, but no thanks to 777 freightersCargojet says the softening market means they don’t need the large 777 freighters they recently ordered.
Storm Isha causes some unfortunate diversionsStorm Isha made life difficult for thousands of passengers on more than 100 flights last week, but there were a few diversions that were far and away worse than the rest.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we take a deep look at the actions by the FAA, airlines, and Boeing in the wake of the accident involving Alaska Airlines flight 1282. Working through the time line of statements, regulatory actions, and investigations we build a picture of what’s happened so far and what the next steps will be.
We also discuss the ruling this week by a federal judge preventing the merger of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines. From Les Misérables quotes to an almost poetic invocation to Sprit’s customers, we break down the judges decision and how JetBlue and Spirit might move forward.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason are joined by Nomadic Aviation Group’s Steve Giordano to discuss the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 accident. We break down what we know so far about the explosive departure from the aircraft of the mid-cabin exit door plug, how the 737-9 MAX fleet has been affected, and we close with a discussion about where Boeing goes from here.
Associated readingBelow are a collection of links that are helpful to have available when listening to this episode:
- Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ADS-B Data and 737-9 MAX grounding timeline
- 737-9 MAX fleet list—which aircraft have an exit door plug and their grounding locations
- Reporting from The Air Current on the relationship between Spirit Aerosystems and Boeing
- 737-9 MAX flight deck and location of the crew oxygen mask (bottom left of image)
- Boeing 737 Technical Guide video explaining mid-cabin exit door plug mechanism
The mid-cabin exit door plug737-9 MAX Mid Cabin Exit Door Plug Diagram | Courtesy Boeing, via NTSBThank you for listening!Thank you so much for listening to AvTalk! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we explore what we know so far about the collision between Japan Airlines flight JL516 and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft in Tokyo on 2 January. We spend time laying out the facts we know so far and then work through some of the areas of focus for investigators as the begin the task of understanding what happened and why.
Companion reading for this episode* Flightradar24 data and other information regarding the crash * Aviation Week article with a good discussion on carbon fibre and fire resistance
Also on this week’s episodeInvestigators release their final report on the Yeti Airlines ATR crash in Pokhara, a man uses an emergency exit door to run onto the ramp and is then found dead inside the engine of an aircraft parked on the deicing pad in Salt Lake City, and 737 MAX operators need to check for loose nuts. Plus much more aviation news from the past few weeks while we’ve been on break.
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As we close out the year we look back on our a few of our favorite AvTalk conversations from 2023. There were many great ones to choose from, so visit our archive to hear them all. We’ve picked out a pair that were crowd favorites.
First up we have our conversation with former National Transportation Safety Board Chair Robert Sumwalt. We spoke with Sumwalt on episode 216 as he prepared to participate in the FAA’s Independent Safety Review Team over the summer. The review team’s report came out just a few weeks ago and you can read the full report here.
And we close the year with the conversation that topped nearly everyone’s list. We had more listener emails about this episode than any other, by far. In November, Norse Atlantic Airways became the first airline to bring a 787 to Antarctica. The aircraft landed on the blue ice runway at Troll Airfield carrying researchers and equipment to the Troll Research Station operated by the Norwegian Polar Institute. A few weeks after the flight we sat down with Norse fleet chief pilot and captain of that flight, Olov Lindström, to learn how the airline and crew prepared for the historic flight.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we scratch our heads trying to figure out the story of a stowaway who managed to make it from Copenhagen to Los Angeles aboard an SAS flight. Stopped by a US customs officer, the man had Russian and Israeli identity documents, but no passport. And he could not tell the officers how he ended up on the airplane from Copenhagen. You can read the full indictment here.
Also this week, Southwest Airlines is fined more than any other airline in history—but the actual money paid will be far lower than the top line figure. And Turkish Airlines finally, finally places its long awaited massive aircraft order, acquiring 220 Airbus aircraft.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Jason is still alive, Ian makes his way home from Sweden, passengers on a Delta flight are waylaid in Goose Bay, and Boeing picks a Pope. Ian and Jason are back in action this week with all the week’s aviation news and some insights into 2023 and a brief look ahead to the coming year.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we learn that the cause of the NATS outage at the end of August was two identically named waypoints 4,000 miles apart. Plus, we discover Discover Airlines, learn a thing or two from an air traffic controller, and dig into the report of a Nordwind Airlines A321 that suffered a hard landing in Turkey a few years ago.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a NATS computer failure snarls traffic in the UK, Russia says there won’t be an investigation into the crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane, and some 737 MAX are affected by a fresh quality issue that could impact Boeing’s 2023 delivery targets. Plus new aircraft orders, routes, and product announcements from airlines around the world. And we close the show with a few neat ways to get on and off a plane.
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On this episode of AvTalk, what we know so far about the crash of an Embraer Legacy 600 in Russia that is said to have been carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin and top Wagner Group officials. And we sit down for a long chat with Norse Atlantic Airways president Charles Duncan, who fills us in on how the airline has fared in its first year of operations, what changes are coming to the cabin, and its plans for future growth. We walk away convinced that Norse is definitely not Norwegian 2.0.
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We were wrong. Last week, Ian promised a clip show. But then news happened! So we have a new show for you this week. Ian and Jason discuss the new Air India logo, livery, and cabin interiors; the NTSB’s final report on United flight 1722; more information on NASA’s AEROMMA mission; the return of Mexicana; and all the details we have so far on LEGO’s new Concorde model.
We’ll be back next week will a full show and all the week’s aviation news.
Air India’s new livery
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Niger’s airspace closure creates confusion and delay; the NTSB investigation into a close call in Boston reveals video evidence of just how close of a call it was; and travel demand is up, but for some airlines it’s up in all the wrong places.
Niger airspace closure changes the landscape With the closure of Niger’s airspace to all flights, flying from Europe to southern Africa just became more challenging.
Boston close call was very, very close The NTSB’s final report on the incident in Boston in February shows just how close a Lear 60 and JetBlue E190 were before the E190 conducted a go around.
Boeing problems and pronouncements The inlet on the LEAP1-B engine that powers the 737 MAX could overheat in specific conditions when the anti-ice function is activated, causing the inlet to rupture. Also from Boeing, we get the first breakdown of the MAX backlog and the passenger 777-8 is now as long as its cargo variant.
Everyone wants to fly to Europe And that’s a problem for some airlines.
FAA extends slot waiver for Northeast The FAA has extended the slot waiver through October.
Western Global files for bankruptcy The cargo airline is looking to restructure its business and raise some much needed cash.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines prepares to take first 787 The Mongolian flag carrier will begin with flights to Asia and Europe, before adding a non-stop connection to the United States.
What is Air Japan and how is it different from Air Japan? Jason explains what’s new about Air Japan, which is the same, but different than Air Japan.
LEGO Concorde is coming LEGO will release a Concorde set. And it is beautiful.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, TCAS comes to the rescue, averting a mid-air collision off the coast of Florida between an Allegiant Air A320 and Gulfstream. NASA is flying low over major US cities for science. And a United 767 makes a landing hard enough to wrinkle the fuselage.
NASA AEROMMA NASA’s AEROMMA mission was in Chicago this week, flying the NASA Armstrong Research Center’s DC-8 as low as 2,000 feet above the ground.
Dorkfest is coming CrankyFlyer’s Dorkfest and NYC Aviation’s SpotLAX are just over a month away. Jason and Ian will be there along with hundreds of other avgeeks. Join them at the park across from the LAX In-N-Out on September 9 at 11:00am.
TCAS to the rescue — Allegiant Air and Gulfstream over Florida The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how an Allegiant Air A320 and JetEdge Gulfstream G-IV came within just a few miles of each other at the same altitude off the coast of Florida last week.
United 767 lands hard enough to wrinkle the fuselage A United 767 landed in Houston hard enough to wrinkle the fuselage.
Indian aviation updates Akasa Air takes delivery of its first 737-8-200 MAX. Jet Airways has an AOC again. And Go First is on the receiving end of unwelcome legal news.
MAX 7 schedule slips Delivery of the 737-7 MAX is set to slip to early 2024, according to Boeing and launch customer Southwest Airlines.
Red Air MD-82 got the shimmy shake Investigators are probing the shimmy dampers of the Red Air MD-82 that suffered a runway excursion and subsequent fire in Miami last year.
JetBlue retires its first A320, sort of N503JB was the first aircraft delivered to JetBlue in 1999 and it flew off into retirement this week. Until it didn’t and went right back into service.
Sunny SCAT SCAT Airlines in Kazakhstan has added a feature to its app that tells passengers on which side of the aircraft the sun will be during the flight.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, very expensive news for Pratt and Whitney and more headaches for A320neo operators. Go First gets the green light to relaunch if they can meet specific conditions. A Delta 767 suffers heavy hail damage over Italy. And passengers on a British Airways flight end up with less than they bargained for.
Up to 1200 Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines affected by defect Up to 1200 of the more than 3,000 PW1100G engines produced so far will need to be thoroughly inspected due to possible contamination in the metal alloy that forms the high pressure turbine disks in the engine. Pratt and Whitney also took a $181 million charge due to the bankruptcy of one of its airline customers, Go First.
Go First gets the go-ahead, but there are terms Speaking of Go First, India’s civil aviation authority granted Go First the opportunity to restart operations, but a list of stringent conditions must be met before passengers can once again book tickets on the airline. Those conditions—and the effort by lessors to delist Go First’s fleet—make their return to the skies seem unlikely.
Delta 767 damaged by hail A Delta Air Lines 767 departing Milan for New York suffered severe hail damage just after take off and safely diverted to Rome. See photos of the damage.
X-66A livery revealed NASA and Boeing revealed the livery for the X-66A this week at Oshkosh. They also detailed a consortium of airlines that will advise NASA and Boeing on the design of the aircraft to speed its entry into service.
Single aisle lav access now the rule The US Department of Transportation issued a final rule that new single aisle aircraft must feature a lavatory large enough for a person in a wheel chair and an aide. There are some phase-ins, but this is excellent news for those who are currently shut out of single aisle aircraft lavatories due to mobility issues.
Airbus’ A321XLR might be a little less XL Following negotiations with regulators about fire resistant insulation around the rear fuel tank in the fuselage of the A321XLR, the aircraft has gained weight. This added weight could possibly reduce the aircraft’s range by up to 200 nautical miles, according to a report from Reuters.
Fried chicken surprise A British Airways flight to London had a catering issue in the Caribbean. Instead of canceling the flight, someone at British Airways got creative.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a United 767’s escape slide escapes the aircraft just before landing in Chicago, Northern Pacific is off to a shaky start, and some airline worker unions are quite pleased while others are ready to strike.
Escape slide escapes A United Airlines 767 on approach to Chicago from Zurich lost one of its off-wing escape slides on Monday. No one on the ground was injured as the slide landed on a house. The FAA is now probing why the slide deployed. And this isn’t the first this has happened with a 767.
United expanding Pacific routes United is (re)launching a bevy of routes in the Pacific and it continues to build out its west coast presence. The headliner here is a daily San Francisco-Manila flight.
Northern Pacific off to shaky start Northern Pacific’s inaugural went well with a large collection of avgeeks and a party atmosphere. The return flight, on the other hand, didn’t go at all.
Union dues United’s pilot union has reached an “Agreement in Principle” with the airline on a new four year contract. Meanwhile, flight attendants at American Airlines are almost ready to strike.
Introducing AJet Hava Taşımacılığı Anonim Şirketi Turkish Airlines has established a wholly-owned subsidiary to run Anadolujet as it works toward spinning out the low-cost carrier with its own operating certificate.
Pegasus tops up its A321neo orders Turkish leisure airline Pegasus has added to its A320neo family order book, with an additional 36 A321neos.
Don’t fall for the call center scam One Delta Air Lines passenger almost learned a very hard lesson after a canceled flight.
Who’s going to Oshkosh? Ian is headed to Oshkosh on Saturday, 29 July. Who else is going? What should he do, what can’t he miss?
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren returns as resident Avgeek-in-Chief to talk about his behind the scenes look at how airline safety cards are designed. And a United passenger had their journey from Houston to Amsterdam end in Chicago after their unruly behavior led the captain to divert the flight.
The unruly passenger A United flight from Houston to Amsterdam was diverted to Chicago due to an unruly passenger. The aircraft dumped fuel in preparation for its diversion.
Icelandair firms its order for the A321XLR Icelandair will buy 13 A321XLR aircraft from Airbus and lease an additional four as they airline moves forward with the replacement of its 757 fleet.
Boeing’s fresh supply chain headache Boeing 737 fuselages normally make their way from Wichita to Seattle via rail. But the collapse of a railroad bridge in Montana has complicated the journey.
Virgin’s BOOM ends with a whimper The Telegraph reports that the Virgin group quietly let a commitment for Boom’s Overture jet lapse.
Gear up The NTSB says a fractured upper lock link was found on the Delta 717 that landed without a deployed nose gear in June. And speaking of landing gear, the NTSB issued its final report on the FedEx 767 landing at LAX in 2020 where the aircraft’s main left landing gear failed to extend.
Want to buy Go First? Go First is accepting Expressions of Interest from possible purchasers through the end of July.
Norwegian buying Widerøe Norwegian will purchase smaller carrier Widerøe as it seeks seasonal stability.
Designing a safety card passengers will actually read Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren stops by to talk about the history of safety cards and how designers try to get your to actually read them. You can read his full article on safety card design at PaxEx.aero.
Gatwick wants to become a two runway airport Gatwick has filed to officially become a two runway airport by moving the center line of the northern runway further north a bit.
Schiphol cuts upheld, then the government collapsed A Dutch court ruled that flight cuts imposed by the government can move forward, but then for unrelated reasons the government collapsed. So the fate of flights at Amsterdam’s airport is now in limbo.
Airbus opens A320neo family FAL inside former A380 space As Airbus moves toward building 75 A320neo family aircraft per month by 2026, it needs all the space it can get.
Lagos airport lighting goes missing Thieves made off with airport lighting equipment in Lagos.
Taking the bus to the plane just got a lot more convenient If you’re taking Landline’s bus service operated for American Airlines you’ll now be arriving post-security, which was the selling point of the service in the first place.
Northern Pacific beginning flights this week New airline Northern Pacific will begin flights this week, with service between Ontario, California and Las Vegas. This is a far cry from the airline’s original plan to offer service between the US west coast and Asia via Anchorage.
Air Tanzania gets its A220 back After a protracted legal battle the Air Tanzania A220 impounded in Maastricht for more than a year is now back in service.
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On this week’s episode, we give United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby some friendly advice, JetBlue tries to make nice with the DOJ by not appealing the ruling invalidating the Northeast Alliance, and Ian has some choice words for one news outlet regarding their coverage of a recent incident.
Scott Kirby’s private jet in the middle of a meltdown United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby chartered a private jet last week in the middle of United Airlines’ operational meltdown. We discuss if and why that matters. We also look into how United got back on track after multiple days of high rates of cancellations and delays and what it is doing to fix some of those issues.
JetBlue says it won’t appeal NEA decision JetBlue announced Wednesday that it will not appeal a judge’s ruling invalidating its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. JetBlue says it will work with American to unwind the NEA over the coming months. American, however, says it will continue to pursue an appeal.
Delta’s Haneda slot gamble doesn’t pay off The US DOT told Delta that if it wants to serve Tokyo-Haneda from another gateway it is going to have to go through the proper process. The DOT denied Delta’s request to serve HND from any US gateway instead of those already allocated.
Aeroflot captain sentenced to prison for actions in SuperJet hard landing and fire The captain at the controls of an Aeroflot SuperJet that suffered a hard landing and subsequent catastrophic fire in 2019 has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Russian court.
Another round of sensational reporting on an aviation incident An Aegean Airlines A320 suffered a slow depressurization incident en route from Thessaloniki to Barcelona early this week. The crew diverted safely to Naples after an emergency descent. Most coverage of the incident was breathless hyperbole, but one article in particular gets Ian a little ranty.
Speaking of depressurization… Indian investigators released their final report on the pressurization incident involving a SpiceJet 737 in 2021. The aircraft failed to pressurize during flight and the crew’s inaction led to the captain’s momentary incapacitation due to Hypoxia.
Air cargo market still cooling after superheated pandemic Air Cargo carriers are still navigating rough skies following strong tailwinds at the height of the pandemic. Cargo demand is down while costs have increased. And one cargo airline in particular deserves a close eye.
Air Inuit to welcome 737-800 Combis The Canadian airline will replace its 737-200s with a trio of 737-800 Combis in the near future.
VivaAerobus signs for 90 more A321neos The airline’s order book with Airbus now stands at 170 aircraft.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the first major operational meltdown of the summer hits the US, a Delta 717 lands without its nose gear, and we chat with Zac Brown, founder of European Pride in Aviation Network (EPAN), about the work his organization is doing to make sure everyone feels like they have a place in the aviation industry.
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Summer problems are here Summer storms began the problem, but it didn’t stop there. We break down the breakdown this week in the US.
Delta 717 lands in Charlotte with no nose gear A Delta Air Lines 717 landed in Charlotte without its nose gear deployed
Wizz Air takes delivery of first Chinese assembled A321neo for non-Chinese airline 9H-WDR went home from Tianjin this week and is already in service.
Enter Air enters Ukraine to not enter a thunderstorm Polish authorities are investigating the circumstances that led an Enter Air flight to fly into Ukraine airspace last week while avoiding thunderstorms.
Spirit Aerosystems strike set to end Spirit AeroSystems machinists are on strike, but an agreement has been reached. If ratified on Thursday, workers will be back on the job on the 5th of July.
Zac Brown, Founder of European Pride in Aviation Network Airbus A300 pilot and European Pride in Aviation Network founder Zac Brown joins us to chat about EPAN’s mission, making room in aviation for anyone who wants to pursue a career in aviation, and flying the A300.
Virgin Australia takes delivery of first 737-8 MAX Virgin Australia is taking delivery of its first of 8 737-8 MAX, with 25 MAX 10s on order as well.
The A321XLR was indeed part of the flying display, Jason And on the final day of the Paris Air Show, it just went home. Check out our exclusive coverage of the A321XLR’s flying display from inside the flight deck.
A new livery for Air Tahiti ATR 72-600 F-ORVX departed Toulouse on delivery this week wearing a brand new livery.
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On this week’s AvTalk, we break down all the news from the 2023 Paris Air Show, from IndiGo’s record breaking order to the new propulsion technologies just over the horizon.
The 2023 Paris Air Show IndiGo kicked off the show with a record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. At 500 planes, it is the largest single order in commercial aircraft history. But just behind IndiGo comes Air India firming its commitments for Airbus and Boeing aircraft totally 470 across a variety of types. Boeing also now has a European 737-7 MAX launch customer as Luxair will add four of the type to their fleet.
Click here for all our coverage of the Paris Air Show and to see a photo of the new Airbus A350F livery
Elsewhere at the show it was propulsion technologies that played a big role in discussions about what comes next for aviation. From issues with current engines to re-engining old aircraft to brand new ways to power aircraft the focus was on how to power the generation of flying machines.
Qantas unveils full Project Sunrise cabin Just after we recorded last week’s episode of the podcast, Qantas unveiled the full Project Sunrise A350 cabins, including the Wellbeing Zone in between the premium economy and economy cabins.
KLM argues newer aircraft will help it meet environmental goals KLM says its plan to meet environmental and noise targets is much more realistic than the government’s plan. KLM says it will purchase new aircraft and fly only the newest and quietist aircraft at night.
Turkish Airlines waiting on its order for new planes The much anticipated order for up to 600 aircraft by Turkish Airlines will have to wait a bit, at least until Turkish politics have settled a bit. Look for the order from Turkish to come late summer.
LOT extends ETOPS on its 787s to fly the polar route LOT has successfully extended the ETOPS ratings on its 787s from ETOPS 180 to ETOPS 207 in order to fly the polar route around Russia on its flights between Tokyo and Warsaw.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Air India’s diversion to Russia ends up being about as easy as it gets. The FAA has a new acting administrator and the FAA reauthorization bill currently working its ways through the US Congress has some interesting provisions. Secondary flight deck barriers are finally coming to new aircraft. And Tecnam halts efforts on its electric aircraft.
Air India’s best case scenario The worst case scenario that we laid out last week for Air India’s 777 that diverted to Russia was thankfully wrong. It took just a few days for Air India to return the aircraft to Mumbai and just a few more after that before VT-ALH returned to commercial service.
FAA news Polly Trottenberg has been named acting FAA administrator, replacing Billy Nolen who moves on to work at eVTOL maker Archer Aviation. The FAA has been without a Senate-confirmed administrator for two years.
In this year’s FAA reauthorization bill, there are a number of interesting provisions regarding ADS-B and even a mandate for video recording to be added to flight deck recorders. Here’s the whole bill just in case 800 pages of legal text is your thing. ADS-B proposals are on page 86, cockpit video recorders are page 447. And here’s our discussion with NTSB investigator Sean Payne about crash protected recorders.
In the 2018 FAA reauthorization, Congress mandated secondary flight deck barriers and the FAA has finally finished the rule making process. Look for those barriers to come to new airplanes within two years. Here’s the full text of the final rule.
New aircraft that are coming and one that isn’t The Transonic truss-braced wing concept is now the X-66A, which is good because transonic truss-braced wing is a bit difficult to say multiple times in a row. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says that Airbus is looking at some “novel” architecture for its new single-aisle aircraft. And Tecnam pulls the plug on the P-volt due to lack of adequate batteries.
WestJet pilot deal sweeps Swoop under the rug WestJet finalized its new pilot contract, including the folding of Swoop into WestJet mainline flying. The low cost subsidiary will operate through October.
NEA Lite? The US DOJ was back in court last week decrying moves by American Airlines and JetBlue to keep some of the provisions of the NEA, in what they term the NEA Lite.
Nonstop to Beef Island Qantas began is one-stop to New York route this week, with QF3 making its way from Sydney via Auckland. And sadly we missed the first flight, but American Eagle has begun the first non-stop service from Miami to Beef Island, British Virgin Islands.
First Airbus A321 built in China for non-Chinese airline Airbus will soon deliver its first A321 assembled in China for a non-Chinese airline to Wizz Air.
Paris Air Show Preview The Paris Air Show starts next week and the flying displays are already warming up. Boeing will have the 777-9 and 737-10 MAX, while Airbus is bringing the A321XLR.
How you can host a Flightradar24 ADS-B receiver We’re always looking for qualified receiver hosts and we’ve got a new top 10 most wanted list. Check it out!
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, an Air India 777 diverts to Russia and we walk through the challenges of getting an aircraft repaired in a country under US sanctions. Boeing is dealing with a fresh 787 quality issue. And Seth Miller of PaxEx.aero joins Jason in Hamburg, Germany to report on the newest passenger experience developments from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Air India flight to San Francisco diverts to Magadan, Russia An Air India 777 en route from New Delhi to San Francisco developed engine trouble over Russia and diverted to Magadan. We walk through the problems facing the airline as it ensures the passengers get to San Francisco and its plane gets back in the air.
Shim shiminey, shim shiminey… Boeing is facing fresh quality issues with the 787, this time a shimming issue affecting the horizontal stabilizer on undelivered 787s.
The 2023 Aircraft Interiors Expo Seth Miller joins Jason in Hamburg to review the developments from this year’s largest expo focused on the passenger experience. Among the standouts, a new seat that allows wheel chair users to stay in their chair on short haul flights, a new seat that allows airlines to shrink the exit row, and a fancy lavatory screen.
Riyadh Air makes its debut The first Riyadh Air livery has debuted on a 787 ahead of the Paris Air Show. The 787-9 will be on display in Paris wearing the airline’s deep purple livery.
JetBlue starts giving away parts of Spirit to Frontier Continuing its attempt to get its merger with Spirit Airlines approved, JetBlue has agreed to divest all of Spirit’s LaGuardia assets to Frontier. We discuss what those assets are and if the move will sway regulators at all.
Wildfire smoke causing delays at New York airports And in New York this week (and Philadelphia and Washington DC), smoke from wildfires burning in Canada limited visibility and delayed flights.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a passenger opens an exit door just before landing in Daegu, a new entrant for the most unrealistic airline business model emerges, and Boeing tries to kick start things ahead of the Paris Airshow.
American to appeal NEA decisionAmerican Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the airline will appeal a ruling invalidating its alliance with JetBlue.
Asiana’s open door policyA passenger on an Asiana A321 opened the L3 exit door just before landing in Daegu.
Global Airlines is… a thingGlobal Airlines has taken possession of its first A380 as it works toward flying transatlantic flights with a fleet of four superjumbos. But there are a lot of things that don’t add up, like where are the passengers going to sit?
Boeing up beat ahead of Paris AirshowBoeing is sounding up beat even as it says 737-7 MAX certification is moving slow because of new paperwork requirements.
Lufthansa takes 41% stake in ITA AirwaysAs we previewed last week, Lufthansa announced it will take a stake in ITA Airways with an option to acquire the airline outright in the future.
Go First keeps its planes, but needs a planIndia’s DGCA has told lessors that aircraft will stay with Go First for the time being, but the airline now has fewer than 30 days to provide the DGCA with a plan to restart operations.
SAS ES-30 advanced reservationsWilling to make a flight reservation 5 years in the future for an aircraft that isn’t yet certified?
C919 enters commercial serviceThe COMAC C919 entered commercial service with China Eastern Airlines this week.
Trying to find the 737-200 in ZimbabweOur colleague Gabriel Leigh is in Harare trying to track down Air Zimbabwe’s 737-200. You can see much more from his adventures on our YouTube channel.
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On this episode of AvTalk founder and editor of The Airline Observer, Brian Sumers, joins us to discuss the ruling by a US judge dissolving American Airlines and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance and what that could mean for JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines.
NTSB hosts runway incursion round tableNTSB chair Jennifer Homendy hosted a runway incursion round table discussion this week.
Tumult continues for Indian airlinesGo First has won a second victory against its lessors in court to keep its aircraft, but it could be a hollow victory as Pratt and Whitney says it has no engines to give the airline. Plus Jet Airways will likely remain firmly on the ground.
Italy could announce ITA Airways-Lufthansa deal this weekShow notes from the future! The deal has indeed been announced.
Lufthansa finding extra A350sLufthansa continues to enlarge its widebody fleet “opportunistically,” this time taking four former LATAM A350s.
Niceair filing for bankruptcyVirtual Icelandic airline Niceair will file for bankruptcy. This follows HiFly Malta, the operator of its sole A319, removing the aircraft from service with Niceair and leasing it to other airlines.
Russian airlines headed back to Cuba, parking more aircraftRossiya will restart service to Cuba, UTair is parking a third of its helicopter fleet due to lack of parts, and the SSJ-New will enter production next year.
Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger in doubtBoth the EU and US have indicated an unfavorable attitude toward the merger, with competition concerns chief among the objections.
Northeast Alliance, more like Northeast GoodbyeanceBrian Sumers — founder and editor of The Airline Observer — joins us to discuss the ruling dissolving American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance and what may come next for the two airlines. We also discuss possible impacts on JetBlue’s planned merger with Spirit Airlines.
Sustainability messaging takes a turnAviation executives are now saying what most anyone with a calculator and a bit of knowledge has known for while: sustainable aviation fuel will always cost considerably more than fossil fuel. What to do about that is still a subject of intense debate.
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On this episode of AvTalk, former NTSB Chair and member of the FAA’s recently formed Independent Safety Review Team, Robert Sumwalt joins the program to discuss the state of aviation safety in the United States and how industry and regulators are reacting to a recent spate of serious incidents.
Skip to our conversation with Robert SumwaltYouTuber pleads guilty to obstruction in intentional crashYouTuber Trevor Jacob has pleaded guilty to obstructing the federal investigation into his intentional crash of his Taylorcraft BL-65 in 2021.
A critical week for Indian airlinesJet Airways is still trying to get off the ground, IndiGo reports its earnings, and SpiceJet is having issues of its own with lessors. Meanwhile, Go First’s bankruptcy proceedings are turning up some interesting financial news, including a $300m loan to a Wadia Group company that appears to have been partially used to secure a separate loan for Go First.
Cargolux loses a bogeyThe inner-right main gear assembly on a Cargolux 747 making an emergency return to Luxembourg separated from the aircraft after it had touched down earlier this week. Here’s video and here’s the ADS-B data.
Final report on Tara Air Twin Otter crash releasedInvestigators in Nepal released their final report on the crash of a Tara Air Twin Otter in May 2022.
In conversation with Robert SumwaltA spate of recent serious incidents have regulators and industry examining what can be done to improve aviation safety in the United States. Former NTSB Chair and member of the FAA’s recently formed Independent Safety Review Team, Robert Sumwalt is uniquely suited to help us understand the state of aviation safety in the US.
Turkish Airlines want airplanes, a lot of airplanesTurkish Airlines’ chairman recently announced the airline is preparing to order 600 new airplanes. We discuss the breakdown of the order between manufacturers and sizes as well as the effect such a order will have on Turkish’s future development.
WestJet pilots set to strikeBarring a last-minute breakthrough, by the time you’re listening to the podcast WestJet pilots will likely be on strike.
EASA warns on A380 wing spar cracksEASA has issued a new airworthiness directive for A380 wing spar cracks with a new factor their calling “factored time on ground” (FTOG). Aviation Week has the details on what’s changed and what hydrogen embrittlement has to do with anything.
C919 back in the airAfter delivery and flying for a short period of time, China Eastern’s first Comac C919 returned back to Comac. Now it’s back flying with China Eastern again.
Singapore reconfigures in favor of 787sSingapore Airlines is dropping some of the 737 MAX aircraft from its order book and taking additional 787s.
Southwest expects 737-7 certification in AugustSouthwest CEO Robert Jordan says Southwest Airlines expects FAA certification of the Boeing 737-7 MAX in August. Southwest is one of just a few airlines with 737-7 orders.
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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 Aerospace Solutions Chief Strategy Officer Jenny Kavanagh about their merger with Britten-Norman and plans for a hydrogen powered Islander.
Ryanair orders up to 300 737-10 MAXThe Irish low-cost carrier placed a firm order for 150, plus 150 options of Boeing largest 737 MAX variant. We discuss the impact of the massive order on Ryanair, Boeing, and the secondary operator market in the years to come.
Court approves Go First bankruptcy protectionA New Delhi court has grant Go First protection from creditors, halting lessors attempts to repossess their aircraft.
US DOT wants EU261 style compensation schemeThe US Department of Transportation is proposing rules that would be similar to the European Union style compensation for lengthy delays and cancellations that are within an airline’s control. The airline industry argues that such a rule is unnecessary.
EASA proposes first eVTOL noise measurement rubricThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the first rubric for the measurement and mitigation of eVTOL noise, a step toward their eventual integration into urban environments. We discussed this major hurdle to eVTOL adoption with Elan Head in episode 122.
FAA updates its ‘Air Taxi’ blueprintThe FAA has released an updated version of its Air Taxi Blueprint, the guiding document for how the agency will begin to integrate urban air mobility vehicles into the national airspace system.
Jenny Kavanagh — Cranfield Aerospace SolutionsCranfield Aerospace Solutions and Britten-Norman recently announced their merger and a forthcoming hydrogen-powered Islander aircraft. We chat with Jenny Kavanagh, Cranfield’s Chief Strategy Officer about the rationale behind a full merger of the two companies, the promise and stumbling blocks to hydrogen propulsion, and their ambitions for a larger regional aircraft.
Sky Nest detailsAir New Zealand has revealed more details on its forthcoming Sky Next. Will the price be right for you to climb into the bunk?
Goodbye gravel kit roadCanadian North has retired its last Boeing 737-200 Combi with the gravel kit. We ponder what this retirement portends for future operations in remote and unimproved areas around the world.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a swarm of bees delays a Delta flight to Atlanta. Go First declares bankruptcy and places the blame at Pratt and Whitney’s feet. And Ian wants to drive ZeroAvia’s HyperTruck.
Covered in bees!An Atlanta-bound Delta Air Lines A320 was delayed in Houston thanks to a swarm of bees taking up residence on the wingtip fence. This twitter thread perfectly captured the unfolding scene.
Do not pass Go, do not collect $200Indian low-cost carrier Go First filed for bankruptcy protection this week, laying blame squarely at the feet of Pratt & Whitney engine issues. The airline has suspended flights from May 3 through May 5 and sued Pratt & Whitney for nearly $1 billion.
Airbus first quarter earnings reportAirbus reported first quarter earnings this week. The manufacturer is holding to its rate increases for the A320neo family as well as its wide bodies. Introduction of the A321XLR is still scheduled for Q2 2024, but the A350 freighter has now slipped slightly to 2026.
Air Moldova halts operationsAir Moldova halted operations after the government refused to provide a cash injection. The airline was operating with only two of its three owned aircraft with one being stuck in Verona for the past few months due to maintenance issues. The airline was also operating a number of wet leased aircraft.
Flydubai unveils another new cabinFlydubai unveiled what is perhaps the nicest single aisle business class seat in the sky with its third seat configuration in as many years.
Vanessa Hudson named Qantas CEOQantas named current CFO Vanessa Hudson as incoming CEO replacing Alan Joyce, who scheduled to retire from the airline in November.
Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia partner for largest hydrogen plane yetAlaska airlines and ZeroAvia are partnering to create the largest zero emmission, hydrogen powered aircraft in the world. Alaska Airlines donated a Dash 8-Q400 to the project.
Norse is heading south for the winterNorse is branching out with new routes beginning in the winter season to Thailand, Barbados, and Jamaica.
Order up!We recap a few notable orders from this week, including orders by Hainan Group airlines for COMAC C919 and ARJ21s and Azal Azerbaijan Airlines firms up an order for 8 787-8s.
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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 a Delta 767’s flight controls.
FAA unveils safety review panelThe FAA has created an independent safety review panel to study ways to “enhance safety and reliability in the nation’s air traffic system.” The panel, consisting of former FAA, NTSB, NASA, and union officials, will work from May to October to produce a report on initiatives the FAA can implement to increase aviation safety in the United States.
Boeing reports first quarter earningsBoeing posted a first quarter loss on higher revenue and higher costs, including a charge against the 767/KC-46 for additional quality issues requiring rework.
Aircraft delivery and repair delays expandingManufacturers are informing airlines that aircraft scheduled for delivery may be delayed until the following year. Boeing’s most recent manufacturing issue has halted most 737 MAX deliveries. Pratt and Whitney GTF-powered aircraft continue to suffer grounding due to a lack of spare engines and long repair times. Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines join the list of airlines with parked aircraft. But CFM-powered aircraft are now also affected, with SriLankan saying issues with repairs for its LEAP-powered fleet has led to grounding of some of those aircraft.
Additional aircraft destroyed in Sudan as fighting escalatesAdditional aircraft on the ground in Khartoum have been destroyed including a MyWay 737-800 and Badr Airlines 737-300F (opb Asia Cargo Airlines). Additionally, an Embraer E145 operated on behalf of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service has also been destroyed. The closure of Sudan’s airspace has now been extended.
Leaking lavatory leads to Delta 767 flight control issueWater leaking from a mid-cabin lavatory led to ice build up and jammed aileron controls on a Delta 767 flying between Prague and New York.
Russian airlines made money in 2022, sort ofRussian airlines managed to eek out of profit in 2022, thanks in large part to their lack of spending on frills like lease payments and maintenance and the receipt of state subsidies.
JetBlue gets its “commercially viable” flight timesAfter complaining that its initial slot allocation for Amsterdam flights was not “commercially viable,” the airline has ended up with much better flight times for its service from New York and Boston.
United Express flight suffers bird strike at 12,000 feetA CommuteAir E145 operating for United Express between Houston and Laredo suffered a bird strike to both engines at 12,000 feet near Corpus Christi last week. The aircraft landed safely in Laredo.
FAA unveils new standard towerThe FAA has unveiled the winner of its sustainable tower design initiative. Practice for Architecture and Urbanism’s design features a concrete base, a glass and steel cab, and a segmented concrete core that can be tall enough for the tower’s required height. The news towers will be erected at smaller airports across the US.
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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. And some former Polar Air Cargo executives and suppliers could be facing lengthy prison sentences.
Sudan airspace closed, aircraft destroyedMultiple civilian aircraft were destroyed in clashes at the airport in Khartoum last Saturday and Sudan’s airspace is now closed to commercial traffic.
737 MAX deliveries paused after fresh quality issueA sub-contractor of Spirit Aerosystems used a “non-standard manufacturing process” that has affected some of the attachment points for the fitting between the 737-7, 737-8, 737-10, and P-8 fuselage and vertical fin. Approximately 50 undelivered aircraft are affected and nearly all 737 MAX aircraft built since 2019 will need rework.
Former Polar executives charged with fraudFormer Polar Air Cargo executives and suppliers are charged in a decade-long, multi-million dollar scheme to enrich themselves and defraud Polar. The charging documents are some very interesting reading.
Fort Lauderdale floodedFort Lauderdale Airport was flooded after a storm dropped nearly 30 inches of rain on the airport in less than a day.
Canada prepared to seize Russian cargo plane stuck in TorontoA Volga Dnepr Airlines An-124 has been parked in Toronto since February 2022 when Canada closed its airspace to Russian aircraft. $300,000 in parking fees later, the Canadian government plans to seize the aircraft and transfer it to Ukraine.
Turkish to double fleet to 800 aircraft by 2033Turkish Airlines announced an ambitious goal of doubling its fleet size in 10 years. The airline wants to have 800 total aircraft and nearly quadruple its low cost Anadolujet fleet to 200.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Sheveluch is disrupting flights. The volcano causing problems this time isn’t as bad (yet) and isn’t nearly as hard to pronounce as Eyjafjallajökull. Airbus and Boeing report their first quarter delivery numbers and Aeroflot leans on Iran’s sanctions-busting experience for maintenance.
Sheveluch volcano erupts in RussiaAsh from the Sheveluch volcano on the Kamchatka peninsula is leading to reroutes and some flight cancellations. Alaska Airlines began canceling some flights to and within Alaska on Thursday and transpacific flights are rerouting around the area, adding time and distance to their crossings.
Aeroflot A330 in Iran for maintenanceAeroflot has contracted Mahan Air for heavy maintenance on one of its A330 aircraft, leaning on the Iran airline’s sanctions-busting experience to get parts.
Note: Ian got both the current and former registration wrong. The current registration is RA-73700 and the former registration is VQ-BNS. Ian regrets the error. Jason probably doesn’t care.
Air Bridge Cargo bringing back the IL-96With its 747 fleet in stasis, Air Bridge Cargo is putting an IL-96 freighter into service. The IL-96 operated with Polet Flight until 2014.
Former Antonov director charged in destruction of An-225Ukraine has charged the former director on Antonov in connection with the destruction of the An-225 in the days following the Russian invasion. The government says Serhii Bychkov failed to order the aircraft flown to Leipzig and failed to renew an insurance policy for the aircraft.
Airbus and Boeing deliveries, orders, and newsBoeing beat out Airbus for the delivery crow on the first quarter of the year. We break down the numbers for both manufacturers and see which order book has grown as well.
Pratt and Whitney Geared Turbofan engines still causing problemsAnalysis by Cirium paints a painful picture for airlines operating aircraft powered by the Pratt and Whitney Geared Turbofan engine. According to their research, almost 12% of A320neo-family and 14% of A220 aircraft with P&W GTF engines are in storage. AirBaltic recently stated it took 386 days to get one engine back from repair.
JetBlue is going to Amsterdam, maybeJetBlue says it will fly from New York to Amsterdam later this summer. We’ll see about that.
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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 encounters with “medium flocking birds.”
Dutch court halts flight cuts in AmsterdamA Dutch court ruled this week that cuts imposed by Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for the 2023-2024 winter season to meet pollution and noise targets did not follow proper procedures, allowing airlines to continue operating up to 500,000 annual flights—for now. Airlines argued in court that they can meet the targets thanks to newer aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel.
SkyUp Airlines 737 escapes UkraineA SkyUp Airlines 737 successfully flew out of Ukraine this week after more than a year stuck in Kyiv.
Repossession possible for some of Go First fleetSome of Indian carrier Go First’s fleet is under repossession threat after non-payment. But the story isn’t that simple thanks to the engine those planes use.
Shenzhen Airlines brings back the MAXShenzhen Airlines returned its first 737 MAX to service this week. It becomes the 8th Chinese airline to return the MAX to service.
Red Way Airlines coming soonGet ready Lincoln, Nebraska, Red Way is coming! The new virtual airline will sell tickets for flights operated by Global X as public charters, beginning with routes to Las Vegas and Orlando.
Ultra Air ceases operationsJust 14 months after its first flight, Colombian carrier Ultra Air has shut down. And the reason they gave for their failure is interesting.
Canada-United Arab Emirates expand flight agreementExpanded flights between Canada and the UAE, cooperation between Air Canada and Emirates. What is happening!?
Medium Flocking Bird test14 years after US Airways flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds, the FAA has finalized new engine certification guidelines. Specifically, the FAA is revising its medium flocking bird test.
Actual snakes on an actual planeA cobra in a Baron 58. What could go wrong?
Wanna buy a Connie?The Lockheed Super Constellation that was meant to be restored in Germany is now up for sale. HB-SRC, a Lockheed L-1049 built in 1955 could be yours.
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On this week’s AvTalk, Ian flies solo with Jason under the weather. This week’s show is on the shorter side, with 100% less repartee, but we hope you’ll enjoy it nonetheless.
Washington withdraws as FAA nomineePhillip Washington, the current CEO of Denver Airport has withdrawn his nomination to be the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Washington’s nomination was opposed mainly by Republicans in the Senate, but some Democrats had expressed skepticism of his qualifications as well.
NTSB issues Challenger 300 preliminary reportThe NTSB issued its preliminary report on the Challenger 300 inflight upset that occurred earlier this month. One passenger was fatally injured on the flight.
ITA Airways post full year loss, Lufthansa confident a deal can be reachedITA Airways lost nearly €500 million in 2022, but that may be good news for Lufthansa as they try to reach an agreement for a stake in the airline by the end of April.
BRA and ZeroAvia partner in SkellefteåHydrogen powered aircraft will need supporting infrastructure and that’s what BRA, ZeroAvia and Skellefteå’s airport and municipal energy supplier are going to work together to figure out.
AirBaltic adds summer wet leasesWith engine repair work on the P&W GTFs that power the airline’s A220-300s slow going, AirBaltic will wet lease an additional four aircraft for the summer season. But it will also be leasing out more than a dozen of its own aircraft.
Big Twin makes first flightThe first 777-300ER converted freighter made its first flight late last week in Tel Aviv.
Archer and United plan Chicago eVTOL airport transfers10 minutes to get from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to the Chicago Vertiport on the near west side, if it becomes a reality.
20th anniversary of the great Meigs Field carve upIn a painful moment for aviation enthusiasts and flight simulator fans, 31 March marks the 20th anniversary of the forced closure of Meigs Field in Chicago. The lakefront airport’s runway was carved up in the middle of the night on orders of Chicago’s then-mayor Richard M. Daley.
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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 update on the Flair Airlines 737 repossessions and Emirates debuts a refreshed livery.
The FAA’s post-Safety Summit weekThe FAA issued a memo on Wednesday basically reminding pilots to fly better. On the same day, the organization also issued proposed rules for summer 2023 allowing airlines to return 10% of their slots at airports in New York and Washington DC without penalty, city the likelihood of dramatically increased delays if airlines operate as many flights as currently planned. And late last week, the FAA finally moved to require 25 hour cockpit voice recorders.
Boeing reconfirms “next decade” approach to new airplaneBoeing’s CFO Brian West, speaking at a Bank of America investors conference, reiterated that Boeing has no plans to begin developing a new airplane this decade. Instead the manufacturer is awaiting a step-change in efficiency of at least 20-30% before beginning development.
Flair almost had more aircraft seizedLessors were trying to seize 11 of Flair’s aircraft, which would amount to half the airlines fleet, before part owner 777 Partners stepped in to cover lease payments. In Canada, where airlines must be Canadian controlled, this has raised some questions.
News bitesAir India Engineering, the state-owned MRO provider, is set to be privatized. Norse will head south for the winter in 2023, changing up its business model a bit. 787 deliveries have resumed. United and FlyDubai have filed for codeshares on some flights. Lufthansa’s A380 will make its commercial return on 1 June to Boston. Emirates gets a “new” livery. JetBlue gets ridiculously bad slots at Amsterdam, but they are slots.
Really Cool AirlinesThe former CEO of Nok Air has a plan to launch an airline—a really cool airline. And it’ll be called: Really Cool Airlines!
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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 makes a huge order for its new airline Riyadh Air, and the FAA holds its aviation surface safety summit.
FAA Safety SummitThe FAA held its Aviation surface safety summit this week, bringing together industry stakeholders to discuss what can be done to “tighten the safety net” and make flying in the US even safer. A perception of safety is certainly a useful psychological tool, but what does the data tell us? And how meaningful is that data in the context of recent events?
Canadian intrigueCanada approved the merger between WestJet and Sunwing this week, but not without conditions. Meanwhile, Flair Airlines, which recently had four of its 737-8 MAX seized by lessors is fighting back with a $50 million lawsuit saying the lessors conspired with an unnamed Canadian airline to drive them into default so the planes could be repossessed.
Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh AirSaudi Arabia’s newest airline Riyadh Air launched this week with a massive order for Boeing 787s. The airline, which will be positioned to compete with the likes of Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines for global connecting traffic, will begin taking delivery of its new Dreamliners in 2025.
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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 Justice’s anti-trust suit to block the JetBlue takeover of Spirit Airlines. We walk through the new Flightradar24 beta and discuss the rare instance of a passenger death possibly due to severe turbulence.
The DOJ finally files suitIn a move expected by, well, everyone, the US DOJ has filed suit to stop the takeover of Spirit Airlines by JetBlue Airways. Gavin Werbeloff joins the show this week to walk us through the complaint.
Flightradar24 betaWe walk through some of the updates on the Flightradar24 website and how you can test out the new site. Visit the new beta site to see the updates today.
Also this weekThe NTSB releases its preliminary report on the runway incursion in Austin last month. Lufthansa Group places another big widebody order. Japan Airlines is nearing a deal with Boeing for 737 MAX aircraft. A passenger onboard a Challenger 300 business jet was killed when the jet encountered severe turbulence or possibly a trim issue. Colombia’s transport ministry is taking over Viva Air. Boeing is facing more quality issues, this time on the 767. Another week, another runway incursion for the NTSB to investigate. And Cargojet is selling some aircraft and deferring some cargo conversions as the global air cargo market weakens.
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On this episode of AvTalk, a close call in Boston, another in Burbank, and an inflight break up over Nevada. Plus, Lufthansa reveals its new Allegris cabins and we pick through the seven—count ‘em seven!—different configurations of the Business class seat on offer.
Links to click* Data from close call in Boston * Data from runway incursion in Burbank * Lufthansa new Allegris cabin
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Alaska Airlines’ response to two tail strikes in Seattle within minutes of each other, debate the wisdom of Air New Zealand’s turn back to Auckland last week, and find that missing curfew isn’t just a problem for teenagers.
Alaska Airlines tail strikes halt airline operationsOn 26 January, two Alaska Airlines 737s suffered tail strikes on departure within just a few minutes of each other. According to reporting by The Seattle Times, that raised alarms for Bret Peyton, Alaska’s on-duty director of operations, who ordered all Alaska flights not yet airborne to remain on the ground until the cause of the incidents was known. The problem? A bug in the take off performance software. See the data here.
New ZealandJason makes the case that Air New Zealand should have handled the closure of JFK’s Terminal 1 differently. Ian thinks the airline made the right call. What do you think?
Russian airlines want to extend maintenance intervalsFaced with continuing sanctions that make getting spare parts for Airbus and Boeing jets impossible, Russian airlines are asking regulators to allow for extended maintenance intervals as well as approval for alternative methods of compliance with airworthiness directives.
AF-KLM says flying around Russia is a washIn its earnings call this week, Air France-KLM said that flying around Russia hasn’t impacted the cost of those flights because they no longer have to pay “astronomical” Russian overflight fees.
Volaris hoping for Mexican FAA upgradeVolaris is hoping that the FAA will finally return Mexico to FAA category 1 within six months. This would allow the airline (and other Mexican airlines) to offer new and expanded routes in the US.
The New York Times discovers SAFsThe New York Times comes late to the party with an article exploring Sustainable Aviation Fuels, but what really stands out are some of the quotes in the article.
You miss curfew, you get groundedA Japan Airlines flight found out the hard way what happens when you miss curfew in Fukuoka. The flight had to return to Tokyo, but not before stopping in Osaka for fuel and a crew change.
Qantas unveils Project Sunrise premium cabinsQantas unveiled their First and Business class cabins for the Project Sunrise flights on the A350-1000 this week. And first impressions are… okay.
What we got wrong last timeListener feedback on previous stories and Jason makes an apology for mixing up his props.
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On this week’s AvTalk, a United Airlines 777’s steep dive after departure and other recent incidents lead to FAA calling for a safety summit. We dig in to what’s happened and what regulators want to do about it. We pick apart the preliminary report on the crash of Yeti Airlines flight 691 in Nepal. And Air India goes shopping, with letters of intent for more than 500 aircraft.
Safety first, second, and thirdLast Sunday using data supplied by Flightradar24, The Air Current broke the news that a United Airlines 777 had descended to less than 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean shortly after departing Maui in December. The NTSB opened an investigation on Tuesday. Also this week we learned about a runway incursion in Honolulu at the end of January, also involving a United 777. The NTSB also released its preliminary report on the runway incursion between an American Airlines 777 and Delta Air Lines 737. And in front of Congress this week, FAA acting administrator Billy Nolen issued a call for a safety summit in March, laying out the work various arms of the FAA will engage in to promote safety.
Yeti Airlines flight 691 preliminary reportThe preliminary report from Nepal’s accident investigation board on the crash of Yeti Airlines flight 691 highlights the propellers being feathered and the resulting lack of thrust as the ATR 72 was attempting to land in Pokhara.
Air India’s HUGE letters of intentAir India’s long rumored, massive aircraft order was finally announced this week. But there’s a big asterisk next to the announcement. Both its order for 290 Boeing aircraft and 250 Airbus aircraft are letters of intent, not firm orders.
Lufthansa isn’t having a good weekAn IT outage affected all Lufthansa Group flights earlier this week and trade union Verdi is on strike Friday, leading to the cancellation of nearly two-thirds of all flights in Germany.
What else is happening?More 737 MAX are back in service in China or will be soon. Beta Technologies’ eVTOL made its first piloted test flight in the New York City area this week. The last 747’s first flight after delivery was back to Paine Field. Amsterdam will once again limit passenger numbers this summer as it hopes to stave off the long lines of last summer.
Help out Martin with his thesis, fill out this surveyMartin is an avid AvTalk listener and a masters student in psychology. As part of his thesis, he’s conducting a survey of civilian pilots about their stress levels. If you’re a civilian pilot and you have 20 minutes to spare, please help Martin and fill out the survey.
From Martin, “I’m writing my thesis about the influence of stress on decision-making processes of civilian pilots and I would like to ask you for help with completing my research. As we have repeatedly seen, cognitive functioning, situational awareness and decision-making efficiency are a major factor in aviation safety and can be a decisive factor between an incident and a catastrophe. In order to study this issue I’m conducting a short (max. 20 minutes), completely anonymous survey of civilian pilots (be it private or commercial). As I’m determined to reach out to as many pilots as possible all around the world, I would like to ask you for help! If you are a certified pilot please consider filling out my survey and help me in reaching my goal.”
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On this episode of AvTalk, we float through the stratosphere with a Chinese spy balloon and break down the data on multiple accidents and incidents. From FedEx and Southwest’s very close call in Austin to the Coulson 737 Fireliner crash in Western Australia to the incident involving a departing Qatar Airways 787 we just learned about, this week was a busy week—and not in a good way.
Ballon go over, balloon shot downA Chinese stratospheric spy balloon floated across the United States last week. It wasn’t trackable on Flightradar24, but many people mistook a separate high altitude research balloon for the Chinese balloon. Fast forward a few days and the US military closed airspace off the coast of South Carolina and shot the balloon down.
A few more feet and we’re having a very different discussionA FedEx 767 landing in Austin and a departing Southwest Airlines 737 came within 100 feet of each other in Austin over the weekend.
Coulson 737 Fireliner crashes in Western AustraliaA Coulson Flying Tankers 737-300 Fireliner crashed in Western Australia while fighting bush fires there. Incredibly, both pilots walked away from the crash.
Down instead of upA Qatar Airways 787 descended to just 800 feet after climbing to 1,850 feet after take off from Doha. The flight occurred in January, but just came to light this week.
Yeti Airlines 691 updateInvestigators in Nepal are focusing on why the propellers of both engines of the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 were moved to the feather position before the crash.
MHI pulls the final plug on the Space JetMitsubishi Heavy Industries is liquidating the Space Jet program. Originally the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, the Space Jet had trouble getting off the ground.
Universal Hydrogen gets the green light for test flightsThe FAA granted Universal Hydrogen a Special Airworthiness Certificate to begin flight testing its hydrogen-powered Dash 8-300. Flights are expected “soon” at Moses Lake in Washington.
Listener mail: what’s up with Air Greenland’s A330-200?Gabriel Leigh stops by to answer a listener question about the fate of Air Greenland’s A330-200.
British Airways finds a new South African partnerBritish Airways will partner with Airlink for codeshares in South Africa, but don’t expect to see Airlink planes in British Airways livery any time soon.
Flybe administrators want a temporary licenseIf at first (or second) you don’t succeed, try and try again.
Qatar Airways is suing American Airlines for $11mQatar is suing American for $11m and change for an incident that happened in New York a few years ago.
Spirit Airlines is upset over Geared Turbofan engine reliabilitySpirit says its costs are up due to issues with the Pratt and Whitney Geared Turbofan engines on its A320neo fleet.
FAA seeks $1.15m fine from UnitedUnited standardized pre-flight checklists between the 777 and 787 a few years ago and left off an important item from the 777 list—at least as far as the FAA is concerned.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower for a discussion about the delivery of the last Boeing 747 and Boeing’s plans for the future in Everett and beyond. Ostrower explains Boeing’s decision to begin a fourth 737 MAX production line at Everett and the recent NASA award for Boeing to build a concept aircraft with a transonic truss-braced wing.
We also look at the surprisingly quick settlement between Airbus and Qatar Airways of their long-running dispute over surface degradation on the A350.
And Jason checks in from underneath a waterfall in Oregon.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing reports its financial results for 2022, we preview Boeing’s arraignment on fraud charges in Texas, the NTSB issues more comments on the Ethiopian 302 final report, and we learn what brought down the air traffic control system in the Philippines earlier this month.
Boeing’s big weekBoeing reported a full year loss, but positive free cash flow on increasingly positive order and delivery numbers. We dig in to the numbers that seem to be a bit of good news. Meanwhile in Texas, Boeing is arraigned on fraud charges it thought it had settled in 2021 with a deferred prosecution agreement. We break down what’s happening with the case.
And Boeing’s last 747 now wears a special—if small—nod to Joe Sutter.
Somalia airspace now “A” okaySomali airspace has been upgraded to Class A, meaning air traffic control services are once again operating up to international standards. The resumption of full ATC service comes after 30 years.
Philippines ATC just “conked out”The power went out, then the backup power didn’t work. Then technicians fried the computers with too much power. That’s the very short version of what happened in the Philippines earlier this month.
NTSB issues second round of comments on ET302 final reportThe NTSB issued a second set of comments on the Ethiopian 302 final report after concluding that the report includes findings that are “unsupported by evidence — for example, that aircraft electrical problems caused erroneous angle-of-attack (AOA) output.”
Airbus hopes new holey foil is holy grail for A350 paint problemIn late 2022, Airbus began using a new perforated copper foil in the aft fuselage section of its A350s, which it hopes will resolve the issues of paint peeling away from the aircraft’s skin. That issue remains at the center of a $2 billion lawsuit filed by Qatar Airways that continues to work its way through the High Court in London.
Russian regulator approves aircraft cannibalizationRussia’s aviation safety regulator has greenlit Russian operators to install non-OEM approved spare parts in their Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Want to buy an Uzbekistan Airways 757?Uzbekistan Airways ordered a dozen A320neo family aircraft this week and remains committed to divesting its older Boeing models. Want to buy an older 757 or two?
That wasn’t so hard, was it?United completed the radio altimeter retrofit of its Airbus aircraft for 5G interference mitigation.
ZeroAvia hydrogen aircraft makes first flightZeroAvia’s hydrogen powered Dornier 228 made its first flight last week.
Swiss is naming its A220s and Jason is a coward who won’t even try to pronounce the namesSwiss will name 20 of its A220s after Swiss tourist destinations. Jason wanted to talk about it on the show, but didn’t want to read the list…
C919 makes it into the schedule for the first timeThe C919 is in the China Eastern schedule for the first time. Flights MU9191 and MU9192 are now scheduled for the end of February.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the crash of Yeti Airlines flight 691, a major safety incident in New York that could have been much worse, and Gabriel Leigh sits down with John Nilsson of Swedavia to learn about what airports are doing to get ready for electric and hydrogen powered aircraft.
Yeti Airlines flight 691 crashes in PokharaA Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 en route from Kathmandu crashed on approach to Pokhara this week. We discuss what we know so far and the status of the investigation.
Delta 1943: Cancel take off clearance!We unpack what we know about last week’s runway incursion at JFK Airport in New York as AA106 crossed the active runway as DL1943 was on its take off roll.
Delta comes up short in AmsterdamA Delta A330 touched down well before the runway touchdown zone in Amsterdam.
QantasA Qantas 737 suffered an engine failure. But the real story is how incredibly wrong some publications got the story.
NOTAMAn update on the FAA NOTAM outage.
LufthansaLufthansa is ready to move forward with a stand alone bid for ITA Airways, initially planning on a minority stake.
737 MAX back in service with ChinaChina Southern operated the first Chinese 737 MAX flight since March 2019 this week. The MAX is back in China.
How can airports support the future of aviation?John Nilsson is the strategic manager for electric and hydrogen aircraft at Swedavia, the Swedish airports authority. That puts him at the forefront of creating the airport of the future that can support new types of aircraft. Gabriel Leigh sat down with Nilsson at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport to learn more.
NASA awards sustainable flight demonstrator project to BoeingNASA has awarded the the sustainable flight demonstrator project to Boeing, contributing $425 million to the development of the Transonic truss-braced wing concept. The concept, which Boeing hopes to fly by the end of the decade with feature longer, thinner wings that traditional aircraft with diagonal supports between the wing and the fuselage.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we walk through what we know (so far) about the FAA’s NOTAM system outage. And Casey Humphries from the United Network for Organ Sharing and Chris Curran of New England Donor Services join us to explain how transplant organs get from donor to recipient and the critical role played by the aviation industry.
The great NOTAM outage of 2023On Tuesday afternoon the FAA system that provides air crews and dispatchers with NOTAMs (NOtice to Air Missions) stopped working. By Wednesday morning, the FAA took the decision to ground flights across the US while the system was rebooted and tested. We discuss what we know (so far) and what the practical effects of the outage have been.
On our first episode of 2023, we see how Southwest has recovered from its meltdown; investigators issue their final report on ET302, but the NTSB and BEA have more to add; and airspace in the Philippines is recovered after a power outage closed the entire Manila FIR to flights.
Southwest’s recoverySouthwest Airlines’ operations returned to normal over the past week as the airline seeks to alleviate customer anger following the operational meltdown of the airline the week of Christmas. What’s the airline doing to solve the problem and make customers whole?
Investigators issue ET302 final report, but NTSB & BEA have issuesEthiopian investigators finally released their final report on the crash of ET302 just before the end of 2022. But the NTSB and BEA have taken the unusual step of publishing public comments on the report.
Philippines airspace closed due to power failureThe Manila FIR was closed to traffic at the start of the year due to a power failure at the main air traffic control facility in the country.
China drops quarantineChina will drop quarantine for arriving international passengers beginning 8 January. The US will reintroduce a Covid test requirement for passengers arriving from China on 5 January. And round and round we go.
San Diego fuel issuesIssues with the fueling infrastructure at San Diego have led to some odd short flights by some international airlines for technical stops before continuing on.
“Emergency” landings in IranStop us if you’ve heard this one before: four former Turkish Airlines A340s that have been in storage in South Africa for a few years and recently re-registered in Burkina Faso were being transported to Uzbekistan, but all developed in-flight “emergencies” over Iran and had to land in Tehran.
Aeroflot buys 10 777-300ERsUsing a provision added to the EU sanctions regime in April, Aeroflot has bought out 10 777-300ERs it had leased from VEB.
Jetstar’s Bali mistakeJetstar upgauged its Bali flight from Melbourne on 27 December, but didn’t tell the Bali airport that a 787 would be coming. The airport was unable to accommodate a 787 at the time, so the flight turned back to Melbourne.
Airlines we lost in 2022There weren’t all that many airlines that stopped operating in 2022. We take a look at Brett Snyder’s yearly list to see which planes are now parked.
A new flight tracking recordIn 2022, we set a new record for total number of flights tracked, but commercial flight recovery remains in stasis.
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From people who live and breath the nuts and bolts of running an airline to journalists covering the business of aviation, our conversations took us all over the world and down more than one rabbit hole. To close out the year, we revisit some of our favorite AvTalk conversations from 2022.
Flying Zero GNovespace chairman and former astronaut Jean-François Clervoy explains the physics of parabolic flights and we find out that we came very close to seeing a much different aircraft used for these zero g flights. And Pilot Bertrand Rameau explains exactly how pilots perform the parabola maneuver and what it takes to become a zero g pilot.
Making sure the airline keeps movingMichael Karrels is a dispatcher for a major legacy airline in the US. He joined us to discuss what it’s like to be a dispatcher and how the work of a dispatcher differs in the US compared to other countries. Michael’s own Flying and Life podcast is a great jumping off point for going deeper into the life of a dispatcher.
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On this special episode of AvTalk, we’ve reproduced the audio from our video live stream episode about Southwest Airlines’ cancellations and operational meltdown that began with massive storms across the United States on 22 December and morphed into a IT infrastructure nightmare for the airline and its passengers.
You can replay the video live stream here if you prefer.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing ends the year on a high note with a Congressional reprieve for the 737-7 and 737-10 certification, the return of the 777X to flight tests, and the final first flight of the mighty 747.
Christmas comes early for BoeingCongress included the Cantwell amendment in the Omnibus spending bill, giving the FAA the green light to certify the 737-7 and 737-10 MAX without additional crew alerting systems. However, Boeing will be required to retrofit all MAX aircraft with the new technology developed for the -10 MAX. Boeing also put the 777X back in the air following a months-long pause due to an issue with GE9X engine. And to close out the year—and indeed more than 50 years of first flights—the final Boeing 747 first flight took place this week.
EASA issues proposed A321XLR fuel tank requirementsEASA issued proposed guidance for the certification of the A321XLR, specifically the modifications Airbus should make to the rear center tank, which we discussed last week.
Hawaiian Airlines flight encounters severe turbulenceAbout 30 minutes prior to landing in Honolulu, a Hawaiian Airlines A330 experienced severe turbulence, injuring 36 people and sending 20 to the hospital.
NTSB docket points to Transair pilot confusionThe NTSB updated the docket regarding the Transair 737-200 ditching to include interviews with the crew, highlighting the confusing nature of the incident.
Airbus sends team to Dubai to fix Emirates A380sAs Emirates brings back more A380s it’s finding more wing spar cracks. Airbus has responded by sending 60 engineers to work on the problem in Dubai.
End of the year orders and deliveriesCondor, TransNusa, and China Eastern make history with their aircraft deliveries.
Turkish A400s make it homeAfter being stuck in Kyiv since February, two Turkish Air Force A400Ms flew home to Turkey this week.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, United orders every Boeing plane they can get their hands on, Boom announces a trio of companies it says will help build an engine for its Overture supersonic jet, and we speak with Jim Fawcett, lead Flight Test Engineer at Airbus about the 13 hour A321XLR test flight earlier this week that also drew a giant “XLR” in the sky.
United orders all the planesUnited Airlines placed a massive order with Boeing this week for 787 and 737 MAX aircraft. The carrier ordered 100 787s (plus options for 100 more), exercised options for 44 737 MAX, and ordered an additional 56 737 MAX—for a total of 200 firm orders and 100 options. It’s the largest single widebody order in US airline history.
BOOM hires a trio of companies to build it an engineAfter being left engineless by Rolls Royce earlier this year, Boom has found a trio of companies to design and build what it is calling the Symphony engine for its Overture supersonic jet.
Airbus’ 13 hour test flightAirbus’ A321XLR certification campaign continued this week with a 13 hour test flight over 9 countries in Europe, with a small detour over the Bay of Biscay to draw a large “XLR” in the sky. We hear from Jim Fawcett, lead Flight Test Engineer at Airbus to learn about the purpose of the flight (other than a bit of sky art) and what it’s like to be on a 13 hour flight to nowhere.
Delta ditches the sky dinghyDelta, a pioneer of 50-seat jets, is ditching the last of them by summer 2023. While it’s good news for passengers who will be getting an upgraded aircraft, what does it mean for smaller communities whose only flights come in on the CRJ-200?
Emirates opening new city ticket officesEmirates is opening new city ticket offices to bring their onboard experience to the ground. A novelty now, this was the norm up until not that long ago.
China Eastern gets the first COMAC C919China Eastern took delivery of the first COMAC C919 last week. The aircraft is expected to enter service with the airline soon.
NASA’s SOFIA Telescope retiredThe heavily modified 747SP flew for the final time this week, saying goodbye to Palmdale, CA and flying to Tucson, AZ and its new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the final Boeing 747 rolls out of the factory, Airbus didn’t deliver nearly as many planes this year as they thought they would, and Gabriel Leigh talks to Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter as the airline takes its first (and only) A330-800neo.
The final 747 leaves the factoryWith little fanfare, the final Boeing 747 rolled out of the factory this week, capping 54 years of continuous production. We discuss the airplane’s impact on aviation, travel, and popular culture.
Another setback for 737 MAX certificationThe amendment proposed by Senator Maria Cantwell is not (as of now) included in the must-pass defense authorization bill that the US Congress will take up before the end of the year. The amendment would have removed the time limit for certifying the 737-7 and -10 MAX and required retrofitting the 737-8 and -9 MAX with the new Angle of Attack sensor and stick shaker disabling technology developed for the -10 MAX.
Boeing engineers do the mathA large contingent of Boeing engineers chose to retire before a November deadline that would have seen their pensions slashed due to US tax rules.
Airbus falls short of its delivery targetAirbus will fall far short of its stated goal of 700 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2022. The manufacturer withdrew its guidance this week and offered no new target for the end of the year.
Air Greenland takes delivery of its A330-800neoAir Greenland took delivery of its first and only A330-800neo this week in Toulouse. Gabriel Leigh was on board and spoke with CEO Jacob Nitter.
Air India leasing more aircraftAir India will lease additional aircraft as it continues to ramp up operations. The carrier announced plans for six additional 777-300ERs and six A320neos.
First Lufthansa A380 removed from storageLufthansa flew its first A380 out of storage last week as it prepares to return the aircraft to service by mid-2023.
WestJet goes westWestJet is continuing its long-haul realignment and launching flights from Calgary to Tokyo on the 787.
Viva Air Colombia low fuel updateColombian officials released their preliminary report regarding the Viva Air Colombia A320neo that landed with very little fuel in October. The report (PDF, Spanish only) confirms the aircraft landed with less than 300 kg of fuel onboard. The discussion of the flight also indicates that the pilots and ATC handled the rapidly changing weather conditions about as well as possible.
Another day, another tugJason reports on KLM and Schiphol Airport’s efforts to once again cut emissions by changing out aircraft get from the gate to the runway.
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On this episode of AvTalk, an aircraft catches the wire—and we’re not talking about aircraft carriers. Plus, Airbus details its plans for the future at its Summit in Toulouse, GE Aviation is trying to figure out what’s wrong with the GE9X engine, and Senator Maria Cantwell may just have a way forward for Boeing.
Catching the Wire(s)A Mooney M-20J attempting to land in Gaithersburg flew too low and instead became entangled in high-voltage transmission lines to the northwest of the airport. The pilot and passenger were uninjured in the crash, but it took crews many hours to secure the lines and the aircraft and bring them down.
Airbus SummitAirbus hosted their second Summit this week in Toulouse and Munich and showed off their progress on hydrogen and electric propulsion.
GE9X problemsAccording to Emirates president Sir Tim Clark, on of the test engines on the the 777-9 “blew up”. While it doesn’t sound like the engine actually blew up, GE Aviation has been working to understand what went wrong and how serious the issue is.
Good news/bad news for BoeingSenator Maria Cantwell is proposing a legislative fix that would allow Boeing to certify the 737-7 and 737-10 without adding a new crew alerting system. But there’s a catch.
Air India, Vistara to mergeAir India and Vistara are set to merge. Vistara minority owner Singapore Airlines will end up with 25.1% of the combined company while Tata Group will control the larger share.
Eurocontrol establishes fund to ATC in countries impacted by Russian invasionCountries party to Eurocontrol will contribute to a fund to make grants and loans to ATC in countries impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Orders, deliveries and new routesPlenty of orders, deliveries, new routes, and aircraft certification news. But most importantly, one airline has “exciting new plans for future growth.”
Going over the North Pole on the flight deckGabriel Leigh recently joined Finnair’s A350 crew on the flight deck from Tokyo to Helsinki, flying over the North Pole. Watch the video here.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the tragic collision between a LATAM A320neo and an airport fire fighting rig in Lima and what we know so far about why they fire truck was on the runway. We also have a our first listener contestants, Ciara and Ganning, play the AvTalk trivia game.
LATAM A320neo collides with a fire rig in Lima A LATAM Peru A320neo gaining speed on the runway for departure crashed into a fire fighting rig that had turned onto the runway during a training exercise. We discuss the chain of events leading up to the crash and what we know so far about why the truck entered the runway.
US regulators warn A220 operators to push the right button US regulators are warning A220 operators to push the right button after multiple incidents where the Autopilot and Autohrottle buttons being next to each other caused flight control issues.
Lessors sue insurance companies over stolen Russian planes Lessors are suing their insurance companies over payment for aircraft stolen by Russian airlines in the face of sanctions. Insurance companies are arguing that the aircraft are not damaged and could still eventually be returned.
BelugaXL stuck in the mud BelugaXL number 5 became stuck in the mud in Albert, France after landing from Toulouse.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we have a lot of news to catch up on after last week’s episode solely focused on Boeing’s future. And Ian and Jason preview an avgeek trivia game that you can play on the show! If you’d like to play on next week’s show, send us an email.
P-63 King Cobra collides with B-17G at Wings over Dallas A single seat P-63 King Cobra collided with a B-17G during a World War II aircraft display at the Wings over Dallas airshow last weekend. The NTSB is currently investigating and will issue a preliminary report in 4-6 weeks.
Precision Air ATR overruns into Lake Victoria Last week a Precision Air ATR 42-500 crashed into Lake Victoria just short of the runway in Bukoba.
Sriwijaya Air flight 182 final report released Sriwijaya Air flight 182 was a Boeing 737-500 operating from Jakarta to Pontianak that crashed not long after takeoff from Jakarta. This week, Indonesia authorities released their final report on the accident.
United puts its money where its SAF is United Airlines Ventures is investing in a sustainable aviation fuel refinery to be built in Oregon. The refinery is scheduled to come online in 2026 and produce up to 50,000 barrels of SAF a day.
DOT claws back $600 million for passengers The US Department of Transportation issued rulings and fines to multiple airlines resulting in $600 million in refunds to passengers and $2 million in fines. The airlines had delayed or refused passengers refunds to which they were entitled.
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Orders, routes, and fleet decisions Lessors and airlines are bulking up their order books, some interesting and not-so-interesting new routes, and one airline is ready spend some money to save some money.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by The Air Current’s editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower to parse the news from Boeing’s first investor day in four years last week. We cover CEO Dave Calhoun’s comments that Boeing will not begin building a new airplane until at least the next decade and the status of Boeing’s current aircraft portfolio, including outstanding issues with the certification of the 737-7 and 737-10 MAX aircraft. We also dig deeper and further back in time to understand how Boeing reached this point and how it might, just might, be able to climb its way back.
If you’re trying to understand where Boeing sees itself in the commercial aviation market and the challenges to that vision, this is the episode you need to hear.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Ian is harassed by a mystery drone, Cathay Pacific resumes flying over Russia, and pilot Mark Vanhoenacker joins us to discuss his new book, Imagine a City.
Ian gets harassed by a mystery drone While grocery shopping, Ian gets harassed by a DJI Mavic 3.
Boeing hosts its first investor day in 4 years Boeing tried to reassure its investors with the first investor day since 2018. What did we learn?
China Southern’s MAX-imum confusion It’s in the schedule, it’s canceled. Was it actually going to fly or is this phantom filings? And keep an eye on flight CZ3690.
American Airlines drops code share on Cathay’s flight to New York Because Cathay Pacific is back to flying over Russia on its flight between New York and Hong Kong, American Airlines has dropped its code share. Cathay Pacific is also taking a very liberal view on “far-eastern Russia.” Read more about Cathay Pacific’s route adjustment here.
Qantas celebrates 100th anniversary of first flight Qantas made its first flight on 2 November 1922, carrying mail from Charleville to Cloncurry via Longreach.
Pilot Paul McGinness (third from L) prepares to depart from Charleville for Longreach on 2 November 1922. The mailbag containing 106 letters is proudly displayed in front of the Qantas FK8 aircraft. Mexico looks to cabotage to fill its route gap Mexico is considering letting foreign airlines fly domestic routes.
Passenger start lavatory fire on El Al flight A passenger attempting to put out a cigarette instead lit the trash bin on fire in the lavatory.
Imagine a City with Mark Vanhoenacker Pilot Mark Vanhoenacker is a 787 pilot with a major European airline and an accomplished author. He joins us to discuss his latest book, Imagine a City, about experiencing urban environments as a pilot and how that perspective changes how you approach a city.
Night drones are for bananas Drones will be used for the first time at night to spray banana crops in Costa Rica.
Strike authorization Delta and United pilots move to strike, but your Thanksgiving plans are safe.
Viva’s nearly dry tanks A Viva aircraft dealt with storms at multiple airports as it attempted to land, arriving its its second choice diversion airport with just over 200kg of fuel remaining.
Ural’s bad brakes A Ural Airlines A320 landed with the main landing gear brakes locked. This isn’t the first time this has happened.
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Things we got wrong * + It is a DJI Mavic 3, not a Maverick as mispronounced by Ian + This was Boeing first investor day in four (4) years, not three. + Cathay Pacific story first reported by Bloomberg (Ian was right, before he was wrong. Jamie Freed first reported China Southern Airlines’ scheduled return of the 737 MAX.)
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Korean Air A330 overruns the runway while attempting to land in Cebu. And a Cuban pilot flies his An-2 crop duster to Florida, 20 feet above the ocean.
Korean Air 631 Korean Air flight 631 was attempting to land in Cebu, Philippines during poor weather when it overran the runway. We break down what we know so far about the accident that miraculously left all onboard uninjured.
Airbus’ NPS At this week’s APEX in Long Beach, California, Airbus promoted its “New Production Standard” for the A350, which adds a few extra inches to the interior cabin width. This in turn enables airlines to choose a 10-abreast economy seating arrangement that is “less miserable,” according to Jason. But the unveiling at APEX could have gone better, at least from Iberia’s point of view.
Hawaiian Airlines signs on with Amazon Hawaiian Airlines will operate up to 10 A330-300P2F aircraft for Amazon beginning in 2023. We discuss why Hawaiian is making the move into cargo and what it means for the Amazon Air fleet.
Orders of interest Air Côte d’Ivoire will take a pair of A330neos, Air Canada tops up its A220 orderbook, Alaska does the same with the 737 MAX, and TUI Belgium will put three E195-E2s to work.
A daring flight to Florida A Cuban pilot flew his An-2 from Cuba to Florida’s Dade-Collier airport in the middle of the Everglades. Much of the flight was completed at extremely low altitudes over the ocean.
Eurocontrol: don’t expect to fly in Russia for a long, long time In its revised seven year forecast, Eurocontrol does not foresee flights returning to Russia through the forecast period into 2028. Here’s the full forecast.
New Frontiers? Ultra low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is scheduled to take delivery of its first A321XLR in 2026, so it has some time to figure out what to do with the new aircraft type. One consideration? Transatlantic flights.
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/! elementor - v3.7.6 - 15-09-2022 / .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} On this episode of AvTalk, the FAA tells Boeing to get its act together if it ever wants to certify the 737-7 MAX, let alone by the end of the year and another pilot union weighs in on certification deadline extension. Plus, a close call in Chicago as a United flight making an emergency landing lands on an “unexpected runway.”
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The FAA really wants Boeing to submit its safety paperwork for the 737-7 MAX. In another letter from the regulator to Boeing, the agency informs Boeing that it cannot proceed with review of some of the the 737-7’s safety system due to “missing and incomplete information.”
Meanwhile, pilot union ALPA is in favor of an extension of the certification timeline for the two new MAX variants, arguing—much as Boeing has done—that having similarities between all 737 flight decks is more safe than installing a new crew alerting system.
Spirit shareholders OK JetBlue acquisition
On Wednesday, Spirit Airlines shareholders voted in favor of an acquisition of the airline by JetBlue. With shareholder approval secured, the biggest unknown is the regulatory review by the US Department of Justice.
Unexpected runway
After striking a bird and losing thrust in its left engine, United flight 1930 requested an immediate return to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport last week. Air traffic controllers assigned the flight Runway 28C, but the pilots lined up for 27C causing a close encounter with United flight 1815, which was preparing to land on 27C. All flights landed safely and no one (save the bird) was injured. The video below shows UA1930 departing Chicago and the interaction with UA1815, which avoids UA1930 and conducts a go around.
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Lufthansa teases new premium cabin
Lufthansa unveiled its new Allegris product lineup, which will feature refit first class, business class, and premium economy seats, as well improvements in the main economy cabin. We discuss when we’ll finally see this long promised refresh on an actual airplane.
CFM says thanks, but no thanks to supersonic engine
CFM says it won’t develop an engine for the “niche” supersonic market. This leaves Pratt and Whitney as the best hope for Boom to get an engine for its Overture aircraft.
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On this episode of AvTalk, a Boeing Dreamlifter loses a wheel, the fate of the 737-7 and -10 MAX remains firmly on the ground, and we welcome back Airline Weekly editor Edward Russell to fill us in on Delta and Joby’s new agreement for eVTOL operations.
Boeing Dreamlifter loses a wheel On departure from Taranto, Italy a Boeing Dreamlifter lost a wheel—as in, the entire wheel hub assembly and tire fell off the aircraft. The aircraft continued its departure and safely arrived in Charleston, South Carolina later in the day.
The MAX extension — will they, won’t they? Which pilot unions are in favor of a 737-7 and -10 MAX certification extension, which are against, and why it may not matter at this point.
First MAX flight in China since 2019 MIAT Mongolian Airlines takes the honor of the first 737 MAX passenger service in China since the worldwide grounding of the aircraft in March 2019.
Delta and Joby strike a unique deal Delta and Joby have a new unique arrangement, which could eventually be great news for Delta’s best customers.
Calm down, Lufthansa isn’t banning AirTags After reports surfaced earlier this week that Lufthansa was banning Apple AirTags, there was pearl clutching and hand wringing galore amongst travel publications. It turns out to be all for naught as Lufthansa says they never said they were banning AirTags.
MC-21 flies after conversion to PD-14 engines The Russian MC-21 flew for the first time this week after undergoing an engine conversion from Pratt and Whitney PW1400 engines to domestically produced PD-14 engines.
Listeners fill us in Listeners of last week’s episode helpfully filled us in on a few topics. First, our friends at Boarding Pass have info on where the six LOT 737 MAX are coming from. And then a listener clued us in on some major merger news that Ian and Jason had both missed a few years ago and how that affected St. Louis.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airline dispatcher Michael Karrels joins us to talk about his work at a legacy carrier in the US and some of the differences in dispatching around the world. Plus, the FAA finalizes rules extending cabin crew rest, and we close the show with a story from the early days of air traffic control.
US flight attendant rest period extended Flight attendants in the US will soon have a mandated 10 hours of rest between shifts.
FAA’s letter on 737 MAX not great news for Boeing A letter from the FAA to Boeing made public this week doesn’t bode well for Boeing’s chances of certifying the two remaining 737 MAX models by the end of the year. But that may not matter if Congress gets involved.
Malaysia regains Category 1 status The FAA returned Malaysia to Category 1 status, meaning airlines from the country can begin new service to the US or codeshare with US airlines.
The life an airline dispatcher Michael Karrels is a dispatcher for a major legacy airline in the US. He joins us to discuss what it’s like to be a dispatcher and how the work of a dispatcher differs in the US compared to other countries. You can journey deeper into the life and work of an airline dispatcher on Michael’s own Flying and Life podcast.
- Interested in becoming a dispatcher in the US? Here are the FAA approved training courses.
Virgin Atlantic pulling out of Hong Kong Virgin Atlantic is ending its service to Hong Kong indefinitely. The lack of access to Russian airspace was the final nail in the coffin for the route from London.
Winter looking rough for Norse and Flyr Norse and Flyr both make major cuts to their services for the winter season, but other Nordic airlines have a rosier view.
New and “used” airplanes Royal Jordanian makes it decision on refreshing its short and medium-haul fleet. Croatia Airlines is going all in on the A220. And LOT is getting a fresh batch of 737 MAX this month.
Volunteering for air traffic control Ian’s wife’s grandmother passed away this week. She was 99. A few years ago during her 90th birthday celebrations she took the family on a tour of her childhood in Boston, including her volunteer service with the US Army during World War II helping track flights in New England.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we look at the aviation effects of Hurricane Ian, check in on ICAO’s 41st assembly in Montreal, and try to understand how a rumor took off before we even knew it was on the runway.
Hurricane Ian passes through Florida * Replay of live stream on how to track Hurricane Hunters and use weather layers on Flightradar24
Eviation’s Alice electric plane flies for the first time * See playback of the first flight
FAA issues new Vertiport rules * Read the new rules and see the FAA’s preferred vertiport icon
US DOT proposes new rules for airline pricing * The US DOT wants to make sure you know how much your flight will cost the first time you see the price.
Hong Kong, Japan, Canada drop Covid restrictions * Hong Kong scraps hotel quarantine * Japan is open visa-free from October 11 * Canada dropping all restrictions from October 1
Copa Airlines 737 goes offroading * Copa Airlines 737 suffers runway excursion on landing in Panama City
Swift (West Atlantic) 737 just wants a drink * Swift (West Atlantic) 737 runs off the end of the runway in Montpellier
Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam * Virgin Atlantic (finally) joins SkyTeam
British Airways and Qatar Airways further join themselves * British Airways and Qatar Airways did whatever this is
New airlines, new orders * MSC Group is starting an airline, to be operated by Atlas Air * Xiamen Air order 40 A320neo aircraft
A weird weekend of rumors * Over the weekend misleading photos and data from Flightradar24 were used to support rumors of a coup in China. We explain the bizarre situation.
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On this episode of AvTalk, American Airlines announces a major cabin refit and the end of international first class, prices for flights departing Russia skyrocket after Putin announces the mobilization of reservists, and electric aircraft makers have a mixed week.
American Airlines’ unveils cabin refresh American Airlines will restyle its premium cabins on long-haul aircraft, with roll out coming in 2024. New business class suites and premium economy seats will come to new delivery 787-9 and A321XLRs first. American will also refit its 777-300ER fleet, which means the end of international first class on the last major US airline.
American’s CEO wants others users to contribute more to ATC American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom says he wants other airspace users, like business jets and rocket launch companies, to contribute more the budget for air traffic control.
Flights out of Russia selling out Finding a flight out of Russia on short notice was nearly impossible this week after Russian announced a mobilization of reservists. Flights that had available seats skyrocketed in price.
Boeing meets with Chinese regulators on MAX Boeing executives met with Chinese regulators a few weeks ago in China to discuss progress on restarting 737 MAX flights there.
Electric progress, electric peril Electric aircraft maker Heart Aerospace is upgauging from a 19-seat, all-electric aircraft to a 30-seat electric hybrid. This new design has already garnered them investment and an order for 30 aircraft from Air Canada. In the US, Eviation’s Alice electric aircraft could make first flight as early as next week, coming on the heels of a 50 aircraft letter of intent from GlobalX. And Larry Page backed electric air taxi start up is shutting down.
FAA denies Republic’s 1500 hour rule exemption Republic won’t be able to provide their pilots with a restricted ATP at 750 hours. The only surprise is how quickly the FAA denied Republic’s request.
United forgets to inspect some of its 777-200s United failed to inspect some of its 777-200s wing leading edge panels, leading to canceled flights at the beginning of the week. The inspections are not related to earlier Pratt & Whitney engine issues on those aircraft and United says most inspections have now been completed.
Ethiopian Airlines pilot quits by leaving the country The captain of the Ethiopian Airlines flight that overflew Addis Ababa at 37,000 feet because both he and the first officer were asleep flew out of the country later that day and quit via email. The captain, who is a Bolivian national, flew on an Ethiopian Airlines flight out of the country later the same morning after waking up on the flight deck and then safely landing.
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The flight carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II shattered the record for the most tracked flight of all time, nearly doubling the record set just last month by Nancy Pelosi. We talk about the records the Queen’s last flight set, how it affected Flightradar24, and what’s happening behind the scenes to continue upgrades to Flightradar24 infrastructure. We also discuss United and Emirates’ new codeshare and interline agreement and preview a few important upcoming dates for the aviation industry. Plus, how a freight train derailment led to canceled flights at an airport nearly 100 miles away.
Flight carrying coffin of Queen Elizabeth II tracked by 5 million people 5 million people tracked the flight and even more attempted to. How it happened, what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re improving Flightradar24 to ensure everything goes smoothly next time.
United and Emirates make it official United and Emirates announced their codeshare and interline agreement this week, with United returning to Dubai later this year as well. We look at who benefits and and what those benefits are.
Tailwind faces headwinds Tailwind was scheduled to start service to the DC area this week, but “issues outside [its] control” have delayed those flights, and the airline will now begin service to Dulles instead of College Park.
COMAC C919 certification coming? Could Chinese certification of the COMAC C919 come as early as next week? It’s a distinct possibility.
Spirit Airlines shareholders to vote on JetBlue merger Spirit Airlines shareholders will meet in October to vote on the proposed JetBlue merger.
Air India leasing 777-200LRs and Airbus narrowbodies Air India will lease five 777-200LRs and 25 A320neo family aircraft, split amongst the A320neo and A321neo.
Wizz A320 makes it out of Ukraine A Wizz Air A320 left Lviv, Ukraine for the safety of Katowice, Poland this week. Three Wizz Air A320s remain in Kyiv.
SAS secures bridge financing approval SAS secured bankruptcy court approval for bridge financing this week.
Airbus cancels final Qatar A350 order For the first time in decades, Qatar Airways has no aircraft on order with Airbus after their remaining A350 orders were wiped from the books.
September is full speed ahead September used to be a month when things quieted down—kids were back in school, parents were back at work, and air travel was easy. That’s not the case this year, with full flights, long lines, and summer travel woes continuing well in to the fall.
Calgary and WestJet derailed A Canadian Pacific train derailment in July caused WestJet and Calagary airport to delay and cancel flights because the train severed fibre lines needed to run the airport.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Ian heads to Bordeaux to experience weightlessness aboard the Novespace / Air Zero G A310 with the German Aerospace Research Center. Novespace chairman and former astronaut Jean-François Clervoy explains the idea behind parabolic flight and pilot Bertrand Rameau teaches us how to fly a parabola in the A310. Plus, Russian airlines go on a shopping spree, and Rolls Royce bursts Booms bubble, saying they won’t be producing an engine for the supersonic jet.
Getting to Bordeaux Getting to Bordeaux was half the fun as Ian flew from Chicago to New York to Stockholm to Paris to Bordeaux.
What’s it like to to fly in Zero G? Ian walks through the parabolic flight and some of the scientific experiments on board.
Read Ian’s full report on the flight here.
Novespace chairman Jean-François Clervoy Novespace chairman and former astronaut Jean-François Clervoy explains the physics of parabolic flights and we find out that we came very close to seeing a much different aircraft used for these zero g flights.
Zero G A310 pilot Bertrand Rameau Pilot Bertrand Rameau explains exactly how pilots perform the parabola maneuver and what it takes to become a zero g pilot.
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The Russians go on a shopping spree Aeroflot announced orders for hundreds of Russian-made aircraft for delivery beginning in 2023.
Israel banning four-engine aircraft Israel is set to ban four-engine aircraft and no one is quite sure why.
Finnair and SAS reconfiguring their fleets Impacted by the pandemic and the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is changing its model and reconfiguring its fleet. Meanwhile, as it seeks to reorganize its operations, SAS is rejecting leases on a handful of wide body aircraft.
United scrambling to stay at JFK United Airlines has an uphill battle if it wants to keep operating at JFK when it’s temporary slot allotment runs out.
Rolls Royce bursts Boom’s bubble Rolls Royce says that it’s work for Boom is complete and it won’t be producing an engine for the supersonic Overture jet.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Jason makes his way down to Washington on the CRJ-550, Ian prepares for the ride of a lifetime, a pair of Air France pilots duke it out mid-flight, and an aircraft sale that came as a big surprise.
See Gabriel Leigh’s review of the CRJ-550 here.
Simulating space with an Airbus A310 On Tuesday, 6 September, Ian will join the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Novespace in France to fly on the specially modified Airbus A310 as part of a parabolic flight campaign. The parabolic flights simulate the micro gravity of space and help scientists validate experiments destined for the International Space Station and more fully understand the effects of micro gravity on the human body. We’ll have interviews with the pilots, flight operations staff, and scientists over the next few episodes.
French fisticuffs on the flight deck A report from La Tribune details a fight between pilots on the flight deck of an Air France flight from Paris to Geneva this past June. The report from La Tribune comes just after the French BEA issued a report chastising Air France’s lax safety culture as part of its investigation into a flight the suffered a fuel leak over Africa.
China Airlines orders the 787 China Airlines will replace its ageing A330 fleet with the Boeing 787.
Lufthansa takes delivery of its first 787 Lufthansa’s first 787 flew home to Frankfurt this week, improving the airline’s passenger experience through no fault of their own.
Thai Airways manages to sell its A340s Surprising everyone, Thai Airways managed to sell its A340-500 and A340-600s this week for about $10 million, more than they’re worth as aircraft.
United will codeshare with Emirates According to reporting from The Air Current, United and Emirates are set to announce a codeshare agreement. The airline’s have confirmed a 14 September announcement in Washington, but have not divulged any details of the partnership.
Italy moving forward with ITA sale for now The investment group that includes Certares, Air France-KLM, and Delta Air Lines will enter exclusive talks with the Italian government as it tries to purchase ITA Airways.
Congratulations Mack Rutherford Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft this week. His older sister performed a similar flight last year becoming the youngest woman to fly solo around the world.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Brett Snyder from Crankyflier joins us to discuss his analysis of American Airlines’ order for up to 60 of Boom’s supersonic jets. Plus, big moves by US regional airlines, Aha! declares bankruptcy, and Happy Airways wants you to help get them off the ground.
Air Wisconsin moving to American American Airlines has contracted regional carrier Air Wisconsin for up to 60 CRJ-200s beginning in March 2023. This is a big switch for Air Wisconsin, which currently operates for United Airlines out of their Chicago and Washington-Dulles hubs.
CommutAir CommutAir is giving its pilots substantial pay increases. Both first officers and captains will receive base pay raises as well as yearly bonuses.
Oh no Aha! ExpressJet, which had been operating as Aha! declared bankruptcy this week, ceasing all operations less than a year after starting service.
Schiphol launches compensation scheme Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will provide compensation to passengers who were affected by the airport’s operational difficulties between April and August.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s about face Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will no longer resume flights to Moscow, citing “industry supply chain issues.”
AmeriBoom with Brett Snyder What is American Airlines planning to do with all the supersonic jets it just ordered? Brett Snyder from Crankyflier joins us to break down what they want to do versus what they can do. You can read his original article on the topic here.
Delta’s black sheep 767 Ghana banned a Delta 767. Not all of them. Not the airline. Just a single 767-300.
Malaysia Airlines orders A330neo Malaysia Airlines will replace its fleet of ageing A330s with fresh A330neos.
Alaska Airlines 737 cowling doors come off The engine cowling doors came off an Alaska Airlines 737 coming out of Seattle earlier this week.
Happy Airways wants you Happy Airways wants you(r money). The hopeful airline is launching crowdfunding opportunities. And a lottery.
KLM conundrum clarity Someone from KLM took pity on us and got an answer to why the Amsterdam-Doha flights will make a stop in Dubai on the way home.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we try our hand a quick summer break, but can’t fully get away from the news. For that, Airline Weekly editor and AvTalk’s chief short answer correspondent drops by for a brief comment on American Airlines’ order for Boom’s supersonic jet.
Digital towers revisited And we revisit our conversation with Andy Taylor, Chief Solutions Officer, Digital Towers from NATS, the UK’s air navigation service provider. Andy explains how digital towers are reducing controller workload and helping improve safety in the air and on the ground. We also discuss how the concept has evolved in just the past few years.
We’ll be back next week with an all new episode, including more to say on American’s Boom order and all the week’s biggest aviation news.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing resumes deliveries of the 787 after more than a year, Russia begins stripping planes for parts, and a Southwest flight makes a landing hard enough to fracture a flight attendant’s vertebra.
Boeing resumes 787 deliveries Boeing delivered its first 787 in more than a year this week, sending a 787-8 home with American Airlines. The FAA approved of Boeing’s plan for rework and quality control, but will still issue the airworthiness certificate for individual 787s itself.
Russian airlines begin stripping aircraft for parts Russian airlines have begun stripping some of their aircraft for parts as they attempt to keep flying in the absence of legitimate spare parts from Boeing and Airbus.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to resume flights to Russia Wizz Air Abu Dhabi says it will resume flights to Russia this October. While branded as Wizz Air, it is majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi state investment organization ADQ. The carrier will join other Mideast airlines still flying to Russia, but the airline is facing push back.
Lack of A220 engines keeping aircraft on the ground Air Baltic CEO Martin Gauss said this week that the lack of refurbished Pratt and Whitney engines for its A220 fleet are keeping 6 of its aircraft grounded. Air Baltic isn’t the only airline facing challenges with its A220 fleet.
United pays $10M pre-delivery installment to Archer Archer collected $10 million from United Airlines this week as part of a pre-delivery payment for the 100 eVTOLs the airline has on order. This is one of the first monetary commitments from an airline for an eVTOL order.
The aviation industry’s new efficiency problem After touting the beneficial effects of more junior employees and new hires, airlines are finding that their operations have become less efficient, needing more staff to operate fewer flights. We dig into Seth Miller’s analysis of the data.
Southwest flight’s hard landing fractures flight attendant’s spine According to a new NTSB report, a Southwest Airlines 737 landed so hard in Santa Ana at the beginning of July it fractured a flight attendant’s vertebra.
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On this episode of AvTalk, SPAR19 becomes the most tracked flight of all time, a bizarre mystery surrounds a tragic flight, and Seth Miller joins us to explain the proposed passenger refund rules from the US Department of Transportation.
SPAR19 becomes Flightradar24’s most tracked flight ever The flight of a US Air Force C-40 from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei was followed by nearly 3 million people throughout the flight and more than 700,000 as it landed in Taiwan. We discuss the significance of the flight and how it affected Flightradar24’s infrastructure and what we’re doing now to ensure a better experience for everyone.
FAA nearing final sign off on Boeing 787 deliveries The acting administrator of the FAA visited Boeing’s facilities in South Carolina this week ahead of an expected sign off on the resumption of 787 deliveries.
Airbus cancels Qatar A350 orders Reuters is reporting that Airbus has canceled all remaining Qatar Airways A350 orders, striking 19 A350s from the books. This is the latest and most dramatic escalation in the long running dispute between the European airframer and Qatar.
A bizarre tragedy in North Carolina A bizarre and tragic turn of events after a hard landing led to a damaged aircraft, one of the pilots of a CASA 212 jumped out of the aircraft—without a parachute—as the plane was attempting to make an emergency landing in Raleigh.
New rules for refunds The US Department of Transportation is proposing new rules for when airlines must refund passenger fares. Seth Miller of PaxEx.aero joins us to explain the proposal and what it could mean if the new rules are enacted.
How big should airplane seats be? The US FAA wants to know how large airplane seats should be. The request relates entirely to how large seats need to be to safely evacuate an aircraft, so before you submit your comment know that they don’t care how comfortable you are.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, one chapter of the saga of Spirit Airlines comes to a close and another begins. We review the second quarter results for Boeing and Airbus and note some common themes. And we’re joined by Matt Chaifetz, CEO of Contour Airlines, to discuss the airline’s unique position as a public charter carrier offering mostly essential air service flights on well-appointed Embraer jets.
Spirit turns its lonely eyes to Blue Spirit shareholders voted down Frontier’s merger proposal, setting the stage for a tie up with JetBlue.
41 is an interesting number Jason apologizes for his utter wrongness as Qatar orders 25 + 25 737 MAX on the last day of the Farnborough Airshow. Plus, Condor’s post-show A320neo family order is very specific.
A good Q2 for Airbus and Boeing, but similar challenges ahead Boeing and Airbus each reported decent earnings this week, but the warning from both major aircraft manufacturers was the same: the supply chain is the limiting factor.
Contour Airlines CEO Matt Chaifetz Contour provides Part 135 public charter service to cities around the United States, mostly as part of the Essential Air Service program. We talk with Contour CEO Matt Chaifetz about the airline’s unique-for-now model, how the airline is dealing with pilot hiring, and some of the unexpected benefits for passengers.
NTSB releases AA300 final report In April 2019, an American Airlines A321 departing New York (JFK) rolled to the left and struck an airport sign and the ground with its left wing. The pilots decided to return to JFK shortly after takeoff and the flight landed safely. The NTSB has released its long-awaited final report and it describes an incident that came close to being much, much worse. We break down the reports conclusions.
Southwest attempted to thwart investigations In a new report by the Department of Transportation sent to the US Office of Special Counsel, the department investigated whistleblower complaints about the relationship between Southwest Airlines and the FAA, alleging that Southwest attempted to hamper investigations into its use of aircraft purchased outside the US, among other actions.
TCAS for the win Two Pakistan International Airlines flights were en route over Iran when PK211 was cleared to descend into the path of PK286. Both aircraft received TCAS resolution advisories, with PK211 instructed to climb and PK286 instructed to descend.
SpiceJet’s double trouble Indian regulators have limited SpiceJet’s flights to half its schedule for eight weeks. The Indian DGCA will also closely monitor SpiceJet’s activities after a series of incidents.
How to turn the A400M into a fire truck Airbus has tested a modular fire fighting kit for the A400M. The roll on-roll off module can drop 20 tonnes of water in 10 seconds.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we recap the Farnborough Airshow, where the biggest news wasn’t aircraft orders, but the possible next generation of aircraft. A Meridian An-12BK crashes in Greece. And airports in Europe continue to cut flights as airlines figure out what to do next.
Farnborough Airshow The biggest orders weren’t the biggest news at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Delta’s order for 100 + 30 737-10 MAX was the largest at a show that saw just over half the number of orders as Paris 2019 and the lowest number of orders at at Farnborough in at least a decade. But there was plenty of other news, including Airbus and CFM’s announcement that CFM’s RISE open rotor engine will fly on an A380 demonstrator aircraft in the second half of the decade. Airbus also announced its Blue Condor hydrogen test flight campaign using a modified Arcus-J jet sailplane. Those test flights began this week. And supersonic hopeful Boom unveiled its redesigned aircraft now with four engines. But most importantly, it also announced a partnership with Northrop Grumman, which changes Ian’s perspective of Boom’s prospects slightly.
Melting runways London experienced its highest-ever temperatures this week, topping 40℃ for the first time ever. At Luton Airport, the heat lead to ‘runway defects’ — the tar in the asphalt melted.
Meridian An-12BK crashes in Greece A Meridian An-12BK en route from Niš to Amman crashed near Kavala, Greece, after reporting engine trouble and turning back over the Aegean Sea.
Airports further reduce flights Frankfurt cuts more flights, Heathrow is threatening legal action against airlines unless they cut passenger numbers, and Amsterdam’s troubles are rolling right along.
ICAO issues Ryanair 4978 report ICAO’s Fact Finding Investigation issued its report on the forced diversion of Ryanair 4978, concluding that Belarusian authorities were responsible for the diversion of the aircraft. Read the full report.
SAS strike ends SAS and its pilots reached an agreement after a 15 day strike as the airline moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
iMac in the exit row A passenger on a United Airlines flight last week had a bit more computing power than we’re used to seeing on board an aircraft.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we add extreme heat to the unpleasantness of this summer’s travel woes, one flight comes within six feet of a much different ending, and we begin a new special segment to stay up to date on merger news.
The smoldering summer of suck becomes the sweltering summer of suck Airlines and airports continue to look for solutions to travel woes, with middling success. But Icelandair has come up with a way to ensure its Amsterdam flights operate on time: they’re sending their own baggage handlers on each flight. London’s Heathrow Airport is capping passengers at 100,000 per day, but there’s a wrinkle in that plan as far as the airlines are concerned. And Lufthansa is canceling another 2,000 flights through the end of August.
Accidents and investigations A flight operated by Airhub Airlines into Paris came within six feet of a very different ending. A snow shovel could have prevented a Embraer E145 from landing on the grass in Presque Isle. The UK AAIB released their report on the crash of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen test aircraft and the conclusions are quite alarming. And the FAA will require rework on fire suppression switches on the Boeing 787.
Money, money, money Airline earnings season kicks off with results from Delta Air Lines. Delta made a profit of $735 million in the second quarter, but their earnings call revealed a lot going on behind that number. Boeing had its best quarter since before the pandemic in terms of aircraft deliveries. And Aer Lingus reached a settlement with a young boy burned by hot chocolate. Plus, our chief mergers and acquisitions correspondent, Airline Weekly editor Ned Russell joins us for an update on the Spirit Airlines merger saga.
It’s electric! Maybe A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation examines the prospect for larger electric aircraft and the news is mixed.
Rowdy goes home We end the show on a high note as Rowdy the cat, who had given everyone the slip for weeks in Boston, is finally on their way home.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Chinese airlines place a massive Airbus order, a holey Emirates A380, and the smoldering summer of suck rolls on as airlines continue to scramble to trim flights and resize their schedules.
Chinese airlines order 300 Airbus aircraft Chinese airlines combined for an order of nearly 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. We discuss who ordered what and when the airlines will start taking delivery.
The holey Emirates A380 An Emirates A380 en route from Dubai to Brisbane suffered a blow tire in the main landing gear. That blown tire punctured a panel on the wing root fairing. The initial reporting of the event by non-specialist media unfortunately created the impression that the incident left a hole in the fuselage. Ian rants a bit.
SAS files for bankruptcy SAS pilots are on strike. The airline is canceling 50% of its flights each day. They’ve filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. How SAS got to this point and what might happen next.
The summer of suck “Everyone sucks right now,” says Jason. And he’s not wrong. We discuss continuing schedule removals, like British Airways cancellation of 10,000 additional flights through August and Air Canada’s 15% summer trim. Plus upcoming strikes, computer glitches, and other operational challenges are making this summer’s travel season a most unpleasant experience for everyone involved.
United Airlines 737-9 MAX lands on wrong runway A United 737-9 MAX arriving in Pittsburgh from Chicago landed on the wrong runway after experiencing multiple computer failures. The aircraft arrived safely and was back in service for its next flight. We discuss what we know so far about the NTSB’s investigation.
Spirit’s win in Newark Spirit Airlines picked up 16 runway timings at Newark. But it’s a win that could all be for naught.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, it’s a good week to be an A380, JetBlue and Frontier go another round over Spirit, and Air New Zealand officially announces the SkyNest is coming.
The A380 is dead, long live the A380 Asiana Airlines and Korean Air put a few of their A380s back in service this week and the big announcement came from Lufthansa, which says it will return the double-decker to service from summer 2023.
JetBlue and Frontier go another round Frontier increased its offer, then JetBlue increased its offer, then…
Delta waivers Delta Air Lines issued proactive system wide change waivers ahead of the July 4th weekend. Other US airlines haven’t gone that far, but things are bad across the board.
Air New Zealand’s SkyNest If you’re flying economy on Air New Zealand’s longest flights from 2024, you’ll be able to bunk up with 5 of your closest strangers in the new SkyNest.
Deutsche Bahn joining Star Alliance German rail operator will join Star Alliance, the first non-airline to join.
The US DOT Inspector General opens review of Boeing The US Department of Transportation’s Inspector General will investigate Boeing’s 737 MAX and 787 programs.
Dutch governments cuts Schiphol flights Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam will be required to cut flights by 12% from 2019 levels. KLM isn’t happy.
Dublin could call in the army Authorities have floated the idea of calling in the Army to assist at Dublin airport as travelers have continued to endure long security queues.
Breeze is… bad Breeze Airways is not doing well. At all.
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On this episode of AvTalk, a RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami, JetBlue puts up more money for Spirit, the first 100% SAF flight, and Laurence Hambrook, Flightradar24’s product team lead joins us for a sneak peek at what’s coming up next.
RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami 14:00 A RED Air MD-82 suffered a landing gear collapse and slid off the runway in Miami. Then, while the plane was on fire, passengers stopped to get their luggage before evacuating.
JetBlue sweetens its Spirit offer 20:26 With its latest offer JetBlue seems to take front runner status for acquiring Spirit Airlines.
First 100% SAF flight lands in Stockholm 22:51 BRA, ATR, and NESTE completed the first 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight in a commercial aircraft this week.
What’s coming next from Flightradar24 26:30 Flightradar24 product team lead Laurence Hambrook joins the show to offer a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
More flight cuts 34:44 Airlines and airports in Europe and the United States are cutting flights—again. As lines operational difficulties continue to mount more airlines are taking an axe to their schedules.
ITA’s hit and run 38:35 In a bizarre tale of miscommunication, an ITA Airways A330 struck an Air France 777 and then departed New York without so much as leaving a note.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Ian heads to Stockholm, while Jason is joined by Seth Miller in Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo. We preview some of the innovations from the expo, including one that promises to make your seat less swampy and one that none of us want to see on an airline any time soon.
How much patience do I need to pack? As we’ve said before, getting through the airport is going to be rough this summer. But how rough is it? We break down where things are working and where the pain points are based on our experiences this week and the reports listeners have helpfully sent in. Thankfully, one big hurdle is now gone as the US dropped pre-departure Covid test requirements as of this week.
Inside the Aircraft Interiors Expo 13:50 Jason and Seth Miller are in Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo, where companies are showing off the newest features and products they hope airlines will bring to the cabin in a few year’s time. From new screens to seats that promise to get rid of “airplane seat swamp-ass,” Jason and Seth give us the highlights.
Airbus A321XLR makes first flight 29:14 Airbus’ longest-range variant of the A321 made its first flight this week from Hamburg. What makes the A321XLR special?
Wizz Air CEO tells staff to sleep better 31:38 Wizz Air’s CEO told staff in a video message that that ‘we are all fatigued, but sometimes it is required to take the extra mile,’ as he discussed operational difficulties. As it turns out, this isn’t a great thing to say.
Airlander picks up an ‘order’ 34:37 Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has placed a ‘reservation agreement’ for HAV’s Airlander 10 airship for delivery beginning 2026. This caught us by surprise for a variety of reasons.
Regional pilots getting a pay bump, for now 39:30 Regional pilots operating for wholly-owned subsidiaries of American Airlines will receive a bump in pay, for now. We break down the agreement and what it could mean for regional carriers moving forward.
The ExpressJet mystery 42:15 United Airlines recently divested itself of ExpressJet. But, who owns it now?
Switzerland closes for a few hours 44:30 Swiss airspace was closed for a brief period on Wednesday after a computer failure.
Denmark comes in with the cash 45:44 With Sweden saying no to SAS’ request for additional liquidity, Denmark has signaled that they’re ready to add cash to the airline in a bid to accomplish the airline’s restructuring plan.
Norse launches their longships 47:25 Long-haul, low-cost Norse launched flights this week with an inaugural trip between Oslo and New York.
CemAir picks up a few CRJs 48:50 South African carrier CemAir will take delivery of a pair of ex-SAS CRJs as it continues to grow its fleet.
Judge greenlights DOJ’s NEA lawsuit 49:50 In a ruling this week, a judge moved forward the US DOJ’s suit against the American Airlines — JetBlue Northeast Alliance, setting the trial for September.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Spirit pulls its vote after JetBlue sweetens its offer. More airlines are proactively canceling flights to avoid disruptions this summer. And could SAS be the new Alitalia?
Spirit delays merger vote after fresh JetBlue offer Spirit Airlines delayed the planned vote on Frontier’s offer to buy the airline after JetBlue returned with a fresh offer. We discuss what’s changed — and what hasn’t.
Airlines increase preemptive flight cancellations Lufthansa became the latest airline to preemptively cancel flights this week as airlines try to navigate the busy summer season.
The US wants to seize Abramovich’s planes The US Department of Justice has moved to seize two aircraft owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Abramovich’s 787-8 is currently in Dubai and his Gulfstream G650ER is in Moscow.
Impounded Aerflot A330 flies back to Russia An Aeroflot A330 that had been impounded in Colombo, Sri Lanka, was allowed to return to Russia after being parked for a week. Lessor AerCap tried to repossess the aircraft, but was unsuccessful after Sri Lankan authorities intervened.
Could SAS become the new Alitalia? SAS received a bit of good news from the Swedish government this week, but it didn’t get a commitment for fresh cash. The airline has been struggling financially and needs near $1 billion in capital for its turn-around plan.
Man wrongly imprisoned sues American Airlines A man who says he was wrongly imprisoned in New Mexico for 17 days is suing American Airlines, saying it was the airline’s negligence that led to a warrant being issued for his arrest.
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On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined once again by journalist John Walton to understand the problems we’re seeing at airports mainly in Europe as passengers are waiting hours to check in and clear security. We also discuss KLM’s newly announced Premium Economy cabin and some baffling design choices by the airline.
Tara Air Twin Otter crashes in Nepal A Tara Air Twin Otter flying from Pokhara to Jomsom in Nepal lost contact with air traffic control about 12 minutes after take off. The aircraft was flying through poor visibility when it impacted a mountainside.
Boeing’s 787s getting back on track Lufthansa announced this week it expects to put its first 787 in service by the end of the summer and there’s reason to be optimistic this time around. The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for the quality issues that have stopped Boeing from delivering the 787 since late 2000.
Airport queues are a disaster Independent aviation journalist John Walton joins us to discuss the multiple airport meltdowns we’re seeing as summer travel kicks into high gear. Where are the bottlenecks, what can be done about them, and what you can do if you’re traveling to make your journey as stress free as possible.
KLM’s new Premium Economy cabin We also chat with Walton about KLM’s new Premium Economy cabin and some of the rather baffling design choices they’ve made when it comes to keeping your device charged up during your trip.
South African airline Comair halts flights South African carrier Comair, which operates flights for British Airways and separately as Kulula, has suspended flights due to lack of operating funds. The airline has previously suspended flights multiple times during the pandemic.
Qatar-Airbus judge asks everyone to work together A ruling by the judge in the case between Qatar Airways and Airbus has led to another round of recriminations between the two parties, as well as a message from the judge that they should be working together to get the Qatari Civil Aviation Authority to view the issue as cosmetic and not as an airworthiness issue.
Norwegian orders the MAX, again Norwegian is ordering the 737 MAX again, but this time it’s just replacing its existing fleet.
FAA wants to revoke Rhoades Aviation’s certificate The FAA has concluded its investigation in Rhoades Aviation, the airline operating Transair flight 810 that crashed into a bay south of Honolulu last year. The agency is proposing to revoke the airlines operating certificate.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Jet Airways gets its AOC, Lufthansa and MSC Group bid for ITA Airways, and Boeing implements a new safety system.
Jet Airways returns A reincarnated Jet Airways received its operating certificate this week. The airline originally ceased operations in 2019.
Lufthansa and MSC Group bid for ITA Airways Lufthansa and shipping group MSC have jointly bid for 80% of ITA Airways, leaving the Italian government with a 20% stake in the airline. MSC Group would take 60% to Lufthansa’s 20% if the bid is accepted.
Air France teases new La Premiere cabin Air France will be bringing its first class La Premiere cabin to additional aircraft and updating the cabin.
Boeing implementing new safety system Boeing is implementing a new company-wide Safety Management System as it seeks to change the culture within the company that led to the crash of two 737 MAX aircraft and numerous quality issues with other aircraft projects.
Pilot union opposes raising retirement age The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) opposes two proposals proponents say will help ease the pilot shortage. ALPA says it opposes a plan to raise the pilot retirement age in the US above 65 as well as Republic Airways proposal to give their trainees an r-ATP at 750 hours.
Russian airlines can’t sell UK slots Due to sanctions, Russian airlines can’t sell their slots for UK airports, which means they’ll lose them come October.
More 5G C Band fun The 5G C band saga continues as the FAA issues new guidance on some radio altimeters that will need to be replaced within the year and others that will need to be replaced with a few years time.
IAG places 737 MAX order IAG placed a MAX order this week, but it’s a far cry from previous intentions.
Welcome to Luton A prankster has added a large Welcome to Luton sign just outside Gatwick Airport in London.
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On this episode of AvTalk, CNBC airline reporter Leslie Josephs returns to update us on the the latest in JetBlue’s battle to take over Spirit Airlines. Plus, updates on the incredible landing by a passenger in Florida last week, and a new report out this week points to intentional action in the crash of China Eastern 5735.
Update on the Florida passenger landing Last week a passenger landed a Cessna in Palm Beach after the pilot became incapacitated. This week we learned that the pilot was safely transported to the hospital and successfully treated for a serious medical condition and is expected to recover.
China Eastern 5735 black box assessment points to intentional act — US official 4:45 The Wall Street Journal reported this week that black box data has lead US officials to believe the crash of China Eastern 5735 to be an intentional act. We discuss the Journal’s reporting and the caveats to that assessment.
Brazilian regulator warns E175 operators to check their winglets 8:42 Weeks after an Embraer E175 lost a winglet over Alabama, Brazilian regulators are asking E175 operators to inspect their wingtips for cracking.
Southwest more involved in MAX pilot requirements than previously known — lawsuit 10:40 A lawsuit in Texas alleges that Southwest Airlines was more involved in the requirements for pilots transitioning to the 737 MAX from the 737NG than previously known.
ATR unveils the EVO 15:33 ATR took the cover off its updated turboprop aircraft this week. We cover what we know so far and what work is ahead to bring the aircraft to life.
JetBlue vs Spirit 2: this time it’s hostile 19:40 After Spirit rejected JetBlue’s offer to acquire the airline, JetBlue is back with a hostile bid to take control of the airline. CNBC airline reporter Leslie Josephs joins us to break down the status of the offer from JetBlue, the Frontier-Spirit merger agreement, and when we could get some clarity on what happens next.
Updates and bulletins 39:08 Pratt and Whitney 777s can return to service, FAA issues 787 and 777 autopilot bulletin, first customer C919 makes first flight.
That’s absurd 42:08 A captive audience has long meant airport prices are higher than elsewhere, but a $27 beer in New York led authorities to crack down on abusive pricing. We want to know, what’s the most you’ve ever paid for something at an airport where you knew you were being ripped off?
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On this episode of AvTalk, a passenger lands a Cessna 208 Caravan in Florida after the pilot becomes incapacitated. Republic wants a change in how pilots can earn their certificates. And there’s more consolidation coming to South American airlines.
An update on the breaking news regarding the Tibet Airlines A319. Everyone made it off the aircraft safely. It will however, not be flying again.
Passenger lands plane after pilot becomes incapacitated A passenger aboard a Cessna 208 Caravan flying from Marsh Harbour to Fort Pierce in Florida safely landed the plane in Palm Beach this week after the pilot became incapacitated. The passenger, who has no flight training, managed to contact air traffic control and was coached to land by an air traffic controller who is also a flight instructor.
Republic Airways wants its pilots to get their certificate faster Republic Airways wants pilots in its training program to receive their r-ATP certificate at 750 hours, the same as military aviators.
FAA changes eVTOL certification plans The FAA is changing how it plans to certify eVTOL aircraft, throwing into doubt the projected timelines of a number of startups.
Abra GOL and Avianca are forming a holding company called Abra in further consolidation on South American airlines.
Lufthansa tops up on Boeing’s Lufthansa placed an order for additional 787s, 777Fs and 777-8Fs this week.
easyJet removing seats to ease staff shortage easyJet is removing a row of seats on some of its aircraft to allow it to operate with one fewer flight attendant on those flights.
Close call in Mexico City A Volaris aircraft was on the runway ready to depart when another was cleared to land. The aircraft on approach conducted a go around and both aircraft arrived safely.
Virgin Atlantic flight turn back A Virgin Atlantic flight turned back to the UK after the airline realized the pilot had not yet taken a company-required exam.
Southwest adding power and better internet Southwest Airlines will add USB power and better internet to parts of its fleet. It’s a start.
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On this episode of AvTalk, Qantas orders its Project Sunrise fleet from Airbus, Spirit Airlines says no to JetBlue, and Airbus releases its first quarter results.
Project Sunrise Qantas ordered 12 A350-1000s for Project Sunrise this week, but they’re no ordinary A350s. We detail how these aircraft will stand out from the rest of the fleet and we dig in to the other aircraft orders the airline placed this week.
Spirit rebuffs JetBlue offer Spirit Airlines has turned down an offer from JetBlue to purchase the airline. Spirit will continue to pursue its merger agreement with Frontier Airlines. We discuss why Spirit is sticking with Frontier in the face of a seemingly much better offer from JetBlue and what may happen next.
Tailwind wants to land where? Buried a route announcement to another destination, sea plane operator Tailwind said it intends to fly between New York and Washington DC. This was intriguing given the highly regulated airspace involved.
They found Tracy 23 years later, former Yugoslavian refugee Ayda Zugay has finally found the woman who gave her and her sister a welcome note and a $100 bill in an envelope on a flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis.
Deadly delay for millions of bees A shipment of millions of honey bees from California to Alaska was supposed to go through Seattle, but was instead rerouted through Atlanta. Compounding the problem, they were left in conditions that led to millions of the bees dying.
Airbus Q1 2022 results Airbus released its first quarter results this week. The big news is the slip to early 2024 for the A321XLR and then upcoming production rate increases for the A320 family.
Winglet be gone An American Eagle (Envoy Air) flight hit severe turbulence en route from Charleston to Dallas—severe enough that one of the E175’s winglets fell off. The flight diverted safely to Birmingham, Alabama.
NTSB issues final report on Air Baltic C Series engine failure The NTSB issued its final report on the uncontained engine failure suffered by AirBaltic C Series YL-AAU back in early 2020.
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a confidential report hypothesizes cigarettes and leaking oxygen brought down EgyptAir flight 804, French investigators provide an update on Air France flight 11, and Boeing releases its first quarter earnings and guidance on its aircraft programs.
Cigarettes and Oxygen don’t mix In May 2016, EgyptAir flight 804 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea en route from Paris to Cairo. Preliminary findings, based on evidence retrieved from the black boxes and analyzed by the French BEA, indicated the presence of fire onboard the aircraft. The Egyptian government subsequently declared that explosive residue had been found and turned the investigation over to judicial authorities. Now a confidential report developed by French experts and obtained by Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera indicates the most likely cause of the crash was a fire initiated by one of the pilots smoking near a leaking emergency oxygen mask.
Air France 11 update We discuss the update from the French BEA on the investigation into Air France flight 11, which had control issues on final approach to Paris earlier this month.
Russian safety downgrade The FAA has downgraded Russia’s safety rating to category 2. We discuss what this means and the practical effects.
Aeroflot out of Sky Team Following the suspension of S7 Airlines from One world, Aeroflot has now been suspended from the Sky Team alliance.
Boeing reports 1st Quarter results Boeing reported its first quarter results this week, showing a few promising signs. But the big news was the confirmation that the 777X’s entry into service will slip to 2025.
Airbus can resell Qatar A321neos A court gave Airbus the go-ahead to sell the 50 A321neos ordered by Qatar to other customers.
Snarled traffic in Poland May 1st is the deadline for the Polish government and air traffic controllers to reach a deal to avert a system-wide reduction in flights in the country.
Update: a deal has been reached.
Low fuel in Johannesburg Following floods in the region, railroads that supply fuel to Johannesburg are in need of repair. This has created fuel shortages at the airport leading to the cancellation of some flights. Other airlines are tankering fuel or making a fuel stop at other airports before Johannesburg.
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On this episode of AvTalk, the US transport mask mandate is struck down, Chinese investigators offer an update on MU5735, and if recent events are any guide, airline operations are in for a rough summer.
The masks come off We discuss the ruling this week that struck down the US transport mask mandate. The crux of it: please be kind to everyone.
CAAC update on MU5735 Chinese investigators released a statement the China Eastern 5735 investigation’s progress. We discuss the additional details we now know and where things stand.
TAP incident in Copenhagen A TAP A320 attempting a go around in Copenhagen earlier this month had a serious malfunction with one of its engines.
Read the Danish investigation memo
Keep on waiting for your new 787 Reuters reports that Boeing is targeting the second half of 2022 for the restart of 787 deliveries. Deliveries of the Dreamliner have been on hold while Boeing fixes quality issues with the aircraft.
Summer will be rough Sunwing Airlines’ is just the latest airline to suffer a meltdown, with some of their computer systems down for multiple days. Other airlines are proactively canceling swaths of their summer schedules and all airlines are scrambling to find enough staff.
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