Best Airplane Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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845 Aircraft Maintenance 1:30:03

5d ago1:30:03

1:30:03

We speak with a KC-135 pilot and licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic who runs a business specializing in aircraft maintenance, avionics upgrades, and aircraft management. In the news, budget cuts at NOAA’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Office, a ruling in the so-called “toxic uniform” lawsuit against American Airlines, wildlife hazards, th…

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844 Airline Retailing 1:31:11

12d ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Airline retailing with ATPCO CEO Alex Zoghlin, IATA’s New Distribution Capability, Offers & Orders, and the Elevate industry conference. In the news, AI transformation of the airline industry, cyber criminals stealing United FA login credentials, shark skin riblets on Delta 767s, first flight of a prototype hydrogen-powered helicopter, China’s tail…

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843 Deportation Flights 1:18:57

19d ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Challenges faced by charter operators in deportation flights, the NTSB’s new online accident reporting portal, rising military aviation accident rates, the uncertain future of Air Wisconsin, and the merger of regional carriers Republic and Mesa. Also, findings from the NTSB regarding Boeing evacuation slides, the impact of Temporary Flight Restrict…

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842 SAF Certificates and Carbon Insetting 1:32:25

26d ago1:32:25

1:32:25

The founder and managing director of 123Carbon explains carbon insetting, SAF certificates, and SAF registries. In the news, we look at the Safer Skies Act of 2025, KC-135 Stratotanker service life, Airbus future single-aisle technologies and design, and injuries after a mid-air TCAS alarm sounds. Also, the first COMAC 909 delivery outside China, A…

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841 Political Campaign Charter 1:32:35

1M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

Political campaign charter aircraft, tariffs and the aerospace industry, Boeings NGAD fighter contract, the adaptive cycle engines to power it, corrosion issues on A220 jetliners, the shutdown of Heathrow, and the resilience of airports to power outages. Guest Jonathan Tasler is Vice President at Advanced Aviation Team. He manages charter aircraft …

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840 Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy 1:25:07

1M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

We look at Spirit Airlines exiting bankruptcy, fundamental changes at Southwest Airlines, the non-functional CVR in the Philadelphia Learjet crash, helicopter route restrictions around DCA, a bill permitting property owners to shoot down drones, the JetZero blended wing body (BWB), Sikorsky’s “blown wing” VTOL, and countries looking beyond the F-35…

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838 Aerospace Supply Chain 1:28:52

2M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

The aerospace supply chain with the co-founder and CEO of a manufacturing startup, the Airbus A350 production outlook, GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop certification, a Senate bill to boost the ATC workforce, a call for retired controllers to return to the job, and KC-46 tanker cracks. Guest Vishal R. Sanghavi has been a leader in the aerospace and …

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837 Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

Southwest Airlines and the pressure from Elliott Investment Management, the Asiana Airbus A350 that triggered a Low Altitude Alert at SFO, the Turkish KAAN fighter jet export opportunities, and the possibility that India may become an F-35 customer. Also, boomless cruise, the Philadelphia Learjet crash, and aircraft mechanic classifications. Aviati…

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836 Air Traffic Control Safety 1:35:54

2M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

We discuss recent aviation accidents, explore potential litigation, and consider changes to the U.S. Air Traffic Control system. Guest Erin Applebaum returns as our guest for this episode. Erin is a Partner in the aviation practice of Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, a New York law firm. She specializes in litigation for passengers who were injured or ki…

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835 UAP Safety Risks 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

UAP safety risks with Todd Curtis, a troubling wave of US Army aviation accidents, the impact of aviation accidents on public perception of safety, the Flexjet order for Embraer jets, and Boeing’s worries about the future of the Space Launch System. Guest Todd Curtis Todd Curtis is a risk consultant who systematically uses data to understand and re…

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834 Aviation Ground Operations Technology 1:35:51

3M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

A look at aviation ground operations technology, recent fatal aviation accidents, fire aboard an A321, the successful XB-1 supersonic flight, the sentencing of a drone operator, and the threatened readiness of the US Air Force.GuestLoren Mathis is the Chief Strategy Officer of INFORM GmbH’s Aviation division. INFORM is a worldwide aviation ground o…

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833 First Supersonic Flight 1:24:09

3M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Boom Supersonic’s first supersonic flight with the XB-1, the Jeju Air crash in Korea, final NTSB report on United Airlines hard landing, and a hydrogen-steam hybrid cycle engine for single aisle aircraft. Also, small DJI drones, the upcoming FlightSimExpo, personal flying devices, SAF for supersonic aircraft, a mid-air collision final report, and a…

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832 SpaceX Starship and Airspace Integration 1:15:53

3M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

The SpaceX Starship explosion causes airline flight diversions, DJI changes its geofencing feature for drone flights, synthetic aviation fuel eyed for military aircraft, Boeing resumes 777X certification flight tests. Aviation News SpaceX Starship Explosion Causes Flight Diversions The January 16 launch of the SpaceX Starship was successful, and th…

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831 Advocating for 737 MAX Crash Victims 1:36:02

3M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

We speak with a Partner at an aviation practice who advocates for 737 MAX crash victims. In the news, we look at the Azerbaijan and Jeju crashes, Boeing’s safety and quality-control plan update, Delta’s plan for an AI-rich future, and V-22 Osprey catastrophic failure risks. Also, favorite flybys from listeners.GuestErin Applebaum is a partner in th…

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830 Flying on Aero and a Bose A30 Aviation Headset Review 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

A flight review of the luxury airline Aero, and a product review of the Bose A30 Aviation Headset.AeroBrian Coleman took a media flight on the luxury airline Aero from Van Nuys, California, to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Brian discussed the airline with Liz Mazzei, Aero's Head of Marketing, and Mikael Pelet, Aero's COO. He then shared his experiences w…

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829 Aviation Education 1:37:13

4M ago1:37:13

1:37:13

A longtime educator discusses getting an aviation education. In the news, companies partner to address corporate aviation safety and security, an A321 engine shutdown after a birdstrike, a proposal to remove ATC from the FAA, and when pigs fly. Also, notable flybys, AI flight controls, taking care of business on long flights, and an aircraft incide…

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828 Airline Fees 1:10:35

5M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

The U.S. Senate hearing on airline fees, a Boeing employee surveillance program, the judge rejects the 737 MAX plea deal, Airbus floats a cockpit idea for Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), and a study will look at how high-G flying might affect Naval fighter pilots. Also, ticket sales for EAA Air Venture Oshkosh 2024 and FlightSimExpo, Brian…

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845 Aircraft Maintenance 1:30:03

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844 Airline Retailing 1:31:11

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843 Deportation Flights 1:18:57

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842 SAF Certificates and Carbon Insetting 1:32:25

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841 Political Campaign Charter 1:32:35

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840 Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy 1:25:07

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838 Aerospace Supply Chain 1:28:52

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837 Southwest Airlines and Elliott Investment Management 55:53

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836 Air Traffic Control Safety 1:35:54

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835 UAP Safety Risks 1:17:48

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834 Aviation Ground Operations Technology 1:35:51

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833 First Supersonic Flight 1:24:09

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832 SpaceX Starship and Airspace Integration 1:15:53

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831 Advocating for 737 MAX Crash Victims 1:36:02

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830 Flying on Aero and a Bose A30 Aviation Headset Review 1:10:39

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829 Aviation Education 1:37:13

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828 Airline Fees 1:10:35

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