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Boarding Pass 226: The WindRunner? Mar 25, 2024

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Doug had 3 trips since the last episode - DC to SFO, SFO to Osaka, and an out and back KC46 flight at Travis AFB in California. Drew had a quiet week with a flight lesson and a smooth week managing the a hub operation. We talk about what may be the biggest airplane ever, the WindRunner by start-up Radia, which will transport wind turbines. We also discuss:
United expects its busiest Spring Break ever.
JAL and Korean Air order A350s.
NASA;s Artemis II plans to take astronauts around the moon next year.
Which aircraft have the right of way.
Air Force One and TFRs (temporary flight restrictions.

We finish the episode with our preliminary travel plans for Spring Break. Will Doug and family make it to South America? Cliff hanger for next week!

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Boarding Pass 225: Clear Air Turbulence Mar 18, 2024

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Doug and Drew meet up in DC with a crew of avgeeks that give us a lot of material. Two of them, Drew's coworkers Andy and Patrick, have been on the show. Doug definitely got an earful. We also discuss:
Southwest slashes capacity due to Boeing 737 Max delivery delays.
Cathay Pacific is back in the black with huge profits.
Delta CEO says they're seeing record demand over the next few months.
We do an update on Boeing’s issues.
Latam incident between Sydney and Auckland.

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Boarding Pass 224: Operations Part 2 Mar 11, 2024

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Doug is back from Paris while Drew couldn't get off the ground in Baltimore. It’s Doug’s turn to talk about how his pilot work day starts. We also discuss:
Jetblue/ Spirit merger drama ends.
A United 777 departing SFO loses a wheel and diverts to LAX.
American orders 737 Max 10s AND A321s.
Why is pilot hiring slowing. It's not necessarily the economy.

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Boarding Pass 223: Operations Part 1 Mar 04, 2024

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Drew talks about how he begins his work day and how an airline hub operations begins. Doug is back from Beijing, where the 737 Max is flying again, and where eating shrimp isn’t as easy as it sounds - he explains. We discuss:
Solar Eclipse travel and Delta’s flight along the path of “totality” .
Chinese airlines can add another 50 flights to the US, further thawing relations.
American is about to place an order for 100 narrowbody planes and it looks like Airbus is the victor.
The FAA’s Mike Whitaker gives Boeing 90 days to come up with a comprehensive quality control plan.
Bag fees are rising, but when adjusting for inflation air travel is still a bargain

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Boarding Pass 222: The Golden Age of Airports Feb 26, 2024

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Doug is back from Hong Kong and we discuss the city's ups and downs as an aviation hub. We talk about how US airports are seeing billions of dollars of investment which are resulting in magnificent new facilities. Also on this episode:
Winds over the North Atlantic propel airliners over 800mph.
United plans to reinstate Tel Aviv service.
Airport investments.
Aircraft type ratings.

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Boarding Pass 221: Going Through HEL Feb 19, 2024

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Drew recaps his round-the-world (kind of) trip and Doug is back from 777 landings training in Denver. We discuss:
Finnair pivots after Asia flights are complicated by Russia airspace issues
Finnair asks customers to weigh in
Russia buys previously leased planes
Thai Airways buys 45 787s
Engines engines engines

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Boarding Pass 220: Around the World in 80 Hours Feb 12, 2024

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Drew is in Hong Kong, with return guest Ian, while Doug is in North Carolina for KC46 training. Ian and Drew are fresh off flights from LAX where they met up with avgeek friends. We discuss:
Lara of Nonrev Lounge has her birthday at LAX…of course
Getting from LAX to HKG via MUC and ZRH? It’s complicated
4 engines for long haul. We discuss the A340
737 Max update
Lufthansa ground workers strike
Maybe they’re Vince Peterson stairs, not DB Cooper?
What’s KLM Asia?

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Boarding Pass 219: Yes, She'll Make It. Next... Feb 05, 2024

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Drew is back in the air and working on perfecting landings in a Cessna Skyhawk. Doug is home from work and spending way too mcuh time figuring out if Taylor Swift will make it from her concert in Tokyo. We discuss:
Doug gives Drew tips on how to grease a landing
Jetblue and Spirit appeal the decision denying their merger
Should Boeing “sunset” the 737?
Contributor Steve laments the current state of travel attire and we agree

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Boarding Pass 218: Back in the Sky! Jan 29, 2024

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Drew is back in the sky working on a private pilot’s license while Doug is in Houston on the “V" part of his “W" assignment of SFO-LHR-IAH-LHR-SFO. We discuss:
Sending a 767 to San Diego with rampers to work it
Late Senator Dianne Feinstein gets an SFO terminal and the Ontario Airport named after her
American, Southwest, and United reported earnings
Jetblue may be changing it's mind about merging with Spirit
El Niño pushes flights across the Pacific at record speeds
The 737 Max 9 is cleared to fly!
American has changed toiletry kits to cardboard
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Boarding Pass 217: Lowered Spirits Jan 22, 2024

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Drew had 2 deice events this week as El Niño brings in the promised precipitation. Doug is back from sunny Taipei after riding some bad turbulence on the way home. We discuss:
Air Florida 90 and deicing hold over times
Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding update
Everyone’s jumping on the India band wagon (Mumbai rush hour train) with more flights
Spirit/Jetblue merger failure. What now?
Boeing and Airbus order books are packed!

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