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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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Pilot to Pilot

Justin Siems

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Pilot to Pilot Podcast is your go-to destination for aviation inspiration, insight, and real talk from the cockpit and beyond. Whether you're a student pilot, seasoned professional, or weekend flyer, our mission is to fuel your passion for flight. Featuring candid conversations with aviators from every corner of the industry—from airline captains to bush pilots—we explore the highs, lows, and lessons of pursuing a life in aviation. Subscribe and join a global community of pilots chasing thei ...
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AVIATE with Shaesta

Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting female aviators together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Join Shaesta Waiz, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, as she goes around the world (via a podcast) and connects with the industry to have honest conversations about being a woman in aviation. AVIATE, which stands for Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, T ...
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AirSpace

National Air and Space Museum

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We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your l ...
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AvGeek 4 Life

Naman Berry

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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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AvGeek Chronicles

Colin Hodges

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Welcome to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast, hosted by pilot and aviation enthusiast Colin Hodges. On this podcast you will find a plethora of audio experiences from first hand insight into training that he goes through, interviews with fellow millennial aviators that are making a difference, and other random but great aviation content which will have everyone saying "I'm an AvGeek" after listening to an episode. Colin is the perfect example of putting your dreams into flight and he wants to he ...
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The Aeropedia Podcast

Ashwin Jadhav & Peeter Sööt

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Welcome to our ”easy-listening” podcast introducing the exciting variety of commercial aviation! Tailored for budding aviation enthusiasts, young aviation professionals, students thinking about aviation careers, and of course the long-time AvGeek too!
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Take a trip around the globe with Purser Palmer as he invites guests to share their personal experiences above 35,000 feet. in AIR will reveal everything from the flight deck to crew rest, home to hotel, and everything in between. Aviation geeks and airline personnel alike will find in AIR a fun podcast! www.inairwithpalmer.com @inairwithpalmer
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The Capital Runway

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthus ...
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The travelers, the world changers, the life is more than this-ers, the risk takers, the one life to live-ers, the flyers, the courageous, the stories of travel, of aviation, of life... because life is a beautiful, inspiring trip.
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An informative podcast that focuses on airshows and aviation events around the United States from little fly-ins to weeklong airshow extravaganzas. Hosted by Chaz Teets, an avgeek and grandson of two WWII veterans, you can expect knowledgeable reporting and tips and tricks on photography, attending an airshow, and more.
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Avgeek aviation, astronomy and space, and all around cool and fun flight topics with some news, history and science thrown in for good measure, from https://AeroSpaceNews.com, the oldest online aerospace publication. Come for the pilot interviews and stay for the stars.
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From the creator of the Hush-Kit aviation blog, comes the alternative aviation podcast. An insightful, dark and witty exploration of everything from MiGs to Spitefuls. Interviews with pilots and experts, satire, analysis and histories from the world of aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tim Haskin has hung around airlines and airports since he was a little kid, and that led to a career with airlines, then in travel technology, time as a private pilot and aircraft owner, an obsession with collecting airline memorabilia, and a deep knowledge of the airline industry and its history. Those many experiences filled his head with a lot of airline stories, but the people around him are tired of hearing about it. The result was Airline Time Machine and a website, social media presen ...
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Aviation policy, economics, and current events from inside and outside the Beltway for experts, professionals, and hobbyists alike. Bringing aviation experts from across the industry together to share insights, updates, and commentary. Hosted by Martin Rottler, a pilot, former professor and airline manager, longtime avgeek, and current Principal of the P-56 Group, an aviation consulting firm. For behind-the-scenes and early access, send us an e-mail: [email protected].
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Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

Ashley Peterson and Emily Cooper

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Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Pet ...
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AirSpacers are watchers of movies, but we are also readers of books. In our inaugural Book Club we're reading The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Dr. Moiya McTier. This book is a non-fiction romp through the Milky Way's life (and future death) told from its perspective. How does the Milky Way feel about consuming other galaxies? Does w…
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Send us a text Drew had a rainy week in DC and Doug is back from his Hawaii ping pong trip after doing SFO-HNL-DEN-KOA-SFO. We discuss: NOTAMs - what are they and why do we hate them? Israel and Iran start a new war Top 10 US airlines according to The Points Guy Dornier 328 flies again with Deutsche Aircraft’s help Baby boomers keeping airlines afl…
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In this powerful conversation, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Retired Lt. Col. Olga E. Custodio, the first Latina to fly for the United States Air Force and later, the first Latina commercial airline captain in the U.S. Olga shares the deeply personal and professional journey behind her groundbreaking aviation career—one that began after starting a …
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Paul and Alex compare notes on their transatlantic British Airways experiences — from the really bad, to the truly great, the airline needs to dig for those latter gems, its future foundation is here (the IT bugs don't help however, trust ground staff). The cot strategy of the bulkhead seat (not if you're lucky to get a double upgrade though). Do n…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Rome, and Drew is getting used to midnight airport ops and is back to private pilot training. We discuss: Hurricane Hunter Kermit visits Washington Reagan National Airport Good news for Boom Supersonic A storied US regional carrier shuts its doors Air India 171 An airline dispatches the wrong plane Listener feedback…
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Capt. Lynn Rippelmeyer—first woman to fly the Boeing 747—joins host Shaesta Waiz to dismantle the myth that equity and excellence are mutually exclusive. Rippelmeyer traces her unlikely climb from TWA flight attendant to 747 captain during an era when women “weren’t just under-represented—they were reminded they d…
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If you've been to visit us on the National Mall in the last several years you may have noticed that we've been under construction. Which is very exciting! But even more exciting is some of that construction is done! On July 28, we're welcoming visitors into five brand new galleries. But you, lovely AirSpace listener, get a little bit of a sneak pee…
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The episode features an engaging discussion with Hagai Makov, the Vice President of Business Development at Skypath, a revolutionary application designed to enhance the aviation experience through innovative technology. Makov shares his personal journey, revealing how his aspirations shifted from joining Special Forces to becoming an attack helicop…
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Send us a text Drew is enjoying the midnight shift, but not the lack of sleep, so Doug gives him some tips on getting shut eye on an irregular schedule. Doug is back from sunny Frankfurt, a city he’s getting to know better. Speaking of sunny, we give you travel advice as the northern hemisphere gets ready to “summer”. We also discuss: Indian aviati…
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Military veteran and advocate Jessica Ruttenber—retired Air Force officer, founder of Level Up Aviation joins host Shaesta Waiz to explain why dismantling diversity, equity & inclusion programs threatens aviation safety, talent pipelines, and hard‑won policy gains such as the removal of a height restriction that once barred 44 % of U.S. women from …
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Send us a text Drew is preparing mentally for overnight shifts, as airport ops manager, and Doug is done with KC46 flying and is about to fly to Frankfurt. We discuss: A European country cracks down on a common practice Airbus delivery delays 737 MAX news The “new” Southwest arrives JetBlue’s new alliance Airplane water https://www.nexttripnetwork.…
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This is Aviate with Shaesta, and we’re opening Season 7 with a force of clarity, grit, and hard-earned wisdom. Sharon Preszler—trailblazer, retired Air Force fighter pilot, and advocate—joins us for a rare and brutally honest conversation on gender, performance, and the cost of systemic resistance in aviation today. As the first woman to become com…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Paris and Drew responded to his first birdstrike or “snarge”. We get into how bird strikes affect safety and what we do to mitigate them. Also on this episode: Snarge is large - bird strikes happen all the time 777X update Transatlantic flight cancelations FAA reduces flights at EWR An airport’s "design aircraft" Li…
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JAL takes Paul on a wonderful flight to Haneda in their new 350-1000 business class (that amenity kit too!). The new HND approach is everything (but HND T3 isn't). The aircraft guide for kids, by Vinod (and how wonderful are those Delta pilots!). An airborne Wifi setup that is so long, it will get you sober. An ode to the 757, they really don't mak…
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Pancho Barnes was larger than life. Born at the turn of the century, she spent the next 75 years defying every societal norm she found stuffy, boring or just plain stupid. She rode horses and then flew planes in the movies. She raced airplanes and briefly held the women's airspeed record. She owned a notorious inn/restaurant/club/hotel/airport in t…
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Send us a text Drew is still learning how to do runway inspections and Doug pushes the 767 to the limit (in a simulator). We discuss: Alaska, or Hawaiian?, launches Transpacific flights from Seattle More news out of Newark A thaw in tariffs opens the order floodgates Back to the future with slot restrictions at EWR? Contributor feedback Join the co…
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In this episode we have Mike Napier back to talk about his latest book ‘Over Cold War Seas - NATO and Soviet Naval Aviation, 1949–89’ - a fascinating review of Cold War naval aviation. Mike shares his approach to the topic, explains the evolution of naval technology and how the conflicting cold war scenario’s lead to new evolving aviation developme…
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Send us a text Doug is back from London, no wait, Beijing(?), while Drew is just off a week of midnight shifts - we're both sleep deprived but caffeined up for a fun episode. We discuss: Aviation moms Heart Aerospace moves to the US Jetblue update Global Airlines might actually fly Airport bond ratings Squawking, its not just for the birds Join the…
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If you were curating a mixtape that might be heard by aliens billions of years from now, but definitely would be seen by your fellow Earthlings, what would you put on it? In 1977, two Voyager spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral on a journey that would take them out to our outer solar system and beyond. Affixed to the side of these two planetary…
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The focus of this episode revolves around the captivating journey of Steve, a former F15 pilot and now an accomplished airline pilot, who shares his remarkable experiences, including a harrowing incident involving a forced water landing that tested his mettle and resilience. Steve recounts his transition from military aviation to civilian flying, e…
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Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com. Staff: Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI Jaim…
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Today on Travel Chat: Ashley and Emily are finally making a dream come true—their ultimate bestie trip to the European Christmas Markets! 🎄✨ After years of dreaming and scheming, it’s really happening, and they couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, they dive into their wishlist itinerary, chat about the charming cities they hope to visit, and …
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Send us a text Doug is back from whirlwind Air Force and airline trips around the Pacific and to Chicago and Drew passed his airport movement area driving test. We discuss: U.S. cities that supposedly resemble European cities Airspace trouble between India and Pakistan A bright spot in the travel sector Latest JetBlue gossip and rumors, which is ch…
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This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, things get personal—and a little wild! After chatting about it forever, Ashley is finally taking the plunge: she’s making a major move and starting fresh in a brand-new city. Tune in to hear where she's headed and why now felt like the perfect time to take the leap. She also shares how she’s designing…
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Send us a text Doug is taping from a Pacific island on his Air Force mission and Drew drove on a runway for the first time. We discuss: Shepherd One Airlines navigate through uncertainty Airport business models Join the conversation! Learn more about the Pope’s American Airlines Shepherd One flight from our buddy Ryan Ewing on airlinegeeks.com: Rem…
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welcome back to episode 332 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. In todays podcast episode we talk about the journey of Tom, a commercial pilot transitioning from a successful engineering career to pursue his lifelong aspiration of becoming a professional pilot. Throughout the discussion, we delve into Tom's experiences with aircraft ownership, specifica…
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Bats are the only mammals that truly fly. And the way they do it is very different from other flying things. The way they fly has only recently been understood and there are still questions. Scientist and engineers are trying to use what they do know to create bat-inspired flying machines, but things like bats self-cambering stretching wings skin, …
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Here's the trick on how to forget you don't have a window seat: spend an entire flight doing speed tests on Starlink. Another trick? How to actually get a mobile boarding pass on BA's ever-buggy app. When business becomes first, or the final trick to access the Al Safwa First Class lounge in Doha. KLM gives you a timeline of service on the IFE, and…
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**Thank you all for your patience and messages- the tech issues have been fixed! Enjoy the episode!** Ashley and Emily are back—and this time, they're talking all things HAWAII! 🌺🌴 As East Coasters, Hawaii hasn’t always been at the top of their travel list (so many closer bucket-list spots!). But when Emily flew out to visit a friend, everything ch…
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SkyPath Free Trial - https://skypath.io/start_a_trial/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=SkyPath&utm_id=Pilot2Pilot&utm_content=Guypodcast The salient point of this podcast episode centers on the innovative advancements in turbulence detection and management provided by Skypath, as articulated by its Chief Product Officer, Guy. Through…
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Send us a text Drew just finished his first week as an airport ops manager and Doug is back from Amsterdam as the IATA Summer schedule starts. We discuss: FAA Airport Categories Manufacturing A320s in the US How tariffs are affecting aircraft deliveries and airline profits Our favorite airports ranked by non-avgeek criteria Join the conversation! h…
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There are a lot of different aircraft that fight wildfires, from Host Matt's favorite Sky Crane helicopter to giant cargo jets that dump tons of fire retardant. But today we're taking about a truly unique, purpose-built firefighting airplane: the Super Scooper. This plane skims the surface of a body of water, collects a shocking amount through tiny…
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Send us a text Doug is back from London and Drew is back from SFOh and Taipei and we’ve got some stories to tell. Drew is also enjoying a few days of “retirement” before moving into airport ops in the DC area. Largest airlines in 2024 measured by revenue passenger kilometers Airbus’ supply chain issues Southwest gets downgraded Mixed signals in the…
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Ashley and Emily wrap up their Disney interview series with the planDisney team, and this time, they’re diving into Ashley's personal favorite topic—luxury! While Ashley reigns as the queen of VIP tours, this episode reveals that luxury touches can be found throughout Disney, even at various price points, if you know where to look. This episode is …
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Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com. Staff: Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI Jaim…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Honolulu and Drew celebrated his retirment from the airlines. We discuss: Airlines see bookings drop Pilots not packing passports More DCA midair drama, this time with an Air Force jet and a kite Aviation legislation through the years Listener comments Flight plans for this week Join the conversation! https://www.ne…
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If you haven't listened already, go back and check out Part One. When you hear 'space race' you probably (correctly) think about the 1960s Soviet Union v. U.S. race to put an astronaut on the Moon. But a few hundred years before, the space race was all about Venus. About twice every century we here on Earth get to see Venus pass in the front of the…
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This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies are soaking in the magic at Disney during a special hosted stay. For the first time ever, they’re sitting down to do an exclusive interview for the podcast! Tune in as they chat with planDisney experts about all things family travel at Disney. With kids in tow on this trip, Ashley and Emily…
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Every airline in the world has a two-character designator code that represents the airline’s name identity across reservation systems, flight information displays, ticketing details, luggage tags, and all of the other places where showing an airline’s full name can be simplified by substituting that recognized designator code. The development of th…
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Send us a text Doug is on the KC46 simulators this week and Drew has some big career news. We’re also planning California and Hawaii trips. Airport theory New pick to lead the FAA Frontier takes a swipe at Southwest Listener’s airport list - plus our own Drew’s big news More listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/…
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Send us a text Doug is back from 777 training in Denver and Drew runs out of spare 737s on the ground…but wait, what’s in the air? We discuss: US economy is seeing some headwinds with airlines bracing for lower bookings Performance guidance from the big carriers Southwest gives in to bag fees Spirit does an about face after bankruptcy and now wants…
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In this episode, we look at how aviation and aerospace items are converted to art and furniture pieces, and we welcome Stuart Abbot, the founder of Stu Art Furniture. Stuart trained as an Airframe Engineer in the RAF working on the Tornado F3. After leaving the RAF he continued as an airframe engineer with several international airlines and started…
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What is it like to travel with a kid on long-haul journeys to Asia, from Singapore, to KL, to Taipei and more (and the secret bathrooms, which one would you choose?). AF001, the Air France fragrance (only the French!). Should KLM talk to Korean about the new livery? (And where is the red? LH kept a Pantone code at least). The runways hidden in plai…
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When you hear 'space race' you probably (correctly) think about the 1960s Soviet Union v. U.S. race to put an astronaut on the Moon. But a few hundred years before, the space race was all about Venus. Twice every century or so we here on Earth get to see Venus pass in front of the Sun (with proper eye protection. Don't stare at the Sun, kids.) Back…
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Send us a text Drew is back from an airport operations conference in Chicago and Doug’s KC46 flight gets canceled by birds. We discuss: ATC Controller paper on leased aircraft and when call signs don’t match liveries. Link here: https://ifatca.org/wp-content/uploads/WP158.pdf Yet ANOTHER new aviation startup is aiming to shake up the industry with …
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