Airplane Geeks Podcast

This weekly aviation podcast features industry guests, aviation news, and other regular features.

832 SpaceX Starship and Airspace Integration 01/21/2025

832 SpaceX Starship and Airspace Integration SpaceX Starship explosion causes airline flight diversions, DJI changes geofencing feature, synthetic aviation fuel for military aircraft, Boeing resumes 777X certification flight tests. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34946465

831 Advocating for 737 MAX Crash Victims 01/15/2025

831 Advocating for 737 MAX Crash Victims We speak with a Partner at an aviation practice who advocates for 737 MAX crash victims. In the news, the Azerbaijan and Jeju crashes, Boeing’s update on its safety and quality-control plan, Delta’s plan for an AI-rich future, and V-22 Osprey catastrophic failure risks. Also, favorite flybys from listeners. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34859790

830 Flying with Aero and a Bose A30 Aviation Headset Review 12/23/2024

830 Flying with Aero and a Bose A30 Aviation Headset Review A flight review of the luxury airline Aero and a product review of the Bose A30 Aviation Headset. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34575540

829 Aviation Education 12/18/2024

829 Aviation Education A longtime educator discusses getting an aviation education. In the news, companies partner to address aviation safety and security in the corporate aviation industry, an A321 birdstrike takes out an engine, 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 incident investigation on another planet. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34495620

828 Airline Fees 12/11/2024

828 Airline Fees 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 and FlightSimExpo, Brian’s 2024 travels, fly-by-wire airplanes and smuggling Cessnas into Russia. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34396750

827 AI Governance Framework for Aerospace and Defense 12/04/2024

827 AI Governance Framework for Aerospace and Defense AI governance framework for aerospace and defense, airlines pad flight times, record numbers of holiday travelers, airline stowaways, Boeing cost-cutting. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34275950

826 Ekolot Special Light-Sport Aircraft 11/27/2024

826 Ekolot Special Light-Sport Aircraft A youngster sells Light-Sport Aircraft, Spirit CEO bonus, smoke in the cockpit after bird strikes, JetBlue pilots, United captain delights with pizza, jet emissions. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34178490

825 Contrails 11/20/2024

825 Contrails Contrails study by GE and NASA, F-15E downs drones, A321XLR in service, Phillippine Mars, airliner near miss with UAP, Spirit files for bankruptcy, carbon impact of private jets. Also, AvGeeks flock to Bluesky, STEM author at NASM, and F-35B trials on Japanese flattop. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/34026227

824 Robinson Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter 11/12/2024

824 Robinson Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter Robinson hydrogen helicopter, Boeing machinists accept new contract, furloughed Boeing staff to be paid, Boeing may sell Jeppesen, incendiary devices at DHL, Boom Supersonic XB-1 test flight, shots fired at Spirit, air tanker minimum drop height. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33904032

823 Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum 11/06/2024

823 Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum The Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum, furloughs at Spirit Airlines, eVTOL final rule, Beech B-60 runs out of fuel, the doomsday plane, Boeing machinists vote. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33822432

821 Airline Sustainability with SimpliFlying 10/23/2024

821 Airline Sustainability with SimpliFlying Airline sustainability with the founder and CEO of the SimpliFlying aviation marketing, branding, and communications consultancy firm. Also, actions by Boeing, the outcome of the American Airlines vs. Skiplagged.com suit, US airlines performing poorly in a global ranking, United Airlines and passenger accessibility, and the U.S. Army looks for a new heavy-lift helicopter. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33581837

820 An Aviator’s Journey 10/16/2024

820 An Aviator’s Journey An aviator’s journey, SpaceX Starship, NTSB reports, airline dress codes, airport executive director resignation, air museum expansion. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33481192

819 Long Beach Airport 10/09/2024

819 Long Beach Airport We talk with the Long Beach Airport Public Affairs Officer. In the news, watching racy movies on the inflight entertainment system, a fatal crash at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York, the competition for the main operating base for a fleet of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tankers and the AeroSHARK film that reduces fuel burn. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33388717

818 D.B. Cooper 10/02/2024

818 D.B. Cooper The mystery of D.B. Cooper, automatic takeoffs from Embraer, Southwest’s business improvement plan, airship crash in Brazil, Rolls-Royce electric propulsion unit, Boeing Starliner, executive jets. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33292642

817 Life After Naval Aviation 09/25/2024

817 Life After Naval Aviation A former Naval aviator tells us about his life after naval aviation, the content he’s produced and the pivot he’s making. In the news, the optics of flying in a corporate aircraft, the Boeing Starliner is back to earth with a few problems, new Navy policy for aviator sea tours, and noise complaints at Australian airports. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/33200492

798 Satellite Communications 05/08/2024

798 Satellite Communications Satellite communications for aviation with the Executive Director of Aviation at Iridium Communications Inc. In the news, Dick Rutan passes, a DOT Office of Inspector General report looks at NextGen, an unruly passenger pays the price, a second Boeing whistleblower dies, the delclining value of frequent flyer programs, and squawking the 7700 emergency distress code. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/31188967

791 U.S. Space Force 03/20/2024

791 U.S. Space Force We learn about the U.S. Space Force. In the news, new business aviation tax proposals, probable cause for the LATAM 787 sudden dive, FAA production audit at Boeing, NTSB hearing on the 737 door plug blowout, JetBlue gets unfavorable response after a flight. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/30451188

789 Scaled Composites 03/06/2024

789 Scaled Composites Scaled Composites president and the VP of flight operations, FAA tells Boeing to make a plan, Boeing looking at SpiritAerosystems, Skyryse fly-by-wire helicopter, V-22 Osprey returning to flight, airlines scale back pilot hiring, JetBlue - Spirit merger dead. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/30248893

788 Corporate Flight Attendant 02/28/2024

788 Corporate Flight Attendant The struggle to mandate corporate flight attendant egress training, a fatal Bombardier Challenger crash, executive changes at Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems whistleblowers, 737 Max Service Difficulty Reports, FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative program, FAA safety recommendations for Boeing, Boeing's “traveled work.” /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/30149608

782 NASA X-59 Test Pilots 01/14/2024

782 NASA X-59 Test Pilots Two X-59 test pilots discuss the NASA Quesst mission, the design and technology of the X-59 aircraft, the role of test pilots, and the challenges of flying supersonic. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/29480733

777 Aviation Accident Litigation 12/06/2023

777 Aviation Accident Litigation Aviation accident litigation, ATC behavior, FAA acts on Safety Team recommendations, United employee bribe accusation, cargo drone airline, Collings Foundation air tours, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/28955238

776 Moving to Multi-engine Aircraft 11/28/2023

776 Moving to Multi-engine Aircraft Moving to a multi-engine aircraft, a Southwest airport lounge idea, Best Restroom, hydrogen engine for GA, municipal airport challenges, GA deliveries. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/28831108

753 Igor Sikorsky III Replay 05/27/2023

753 Igor Sikorsky III Replay A replay of our conversation with Igor Sikorsky III. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/26966835

749 Human Trafficking at Airports 05/17/2023

749 Human Trafficking at Airports How human trafficking takes place at airports, and how the problem is being addressed. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/26861415

740 Status Match 03/08/2023

740 Status Match Status match and airline loyalty programs, an alleged export control violation, a hydrogen-powered regional airliner takes flight, Jetblue court cases, FAA problem impacts check rides, report from Avalon, a visit to an El Al MRO shop. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/26160069

721 Hype Aviation News Aggregator 10/26/2022

721 Hype Aviation News Aggregator We talk with Isaac Alexander, the Chief Content Officer for Hype Aviation, a news aggregator and media intelligence service for aerospace industry professionals and enthusiasts. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/24808425

719 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 10/04/2022

719 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Max Flight reports from the held October 1-9, 2022. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Balloon Fiesta. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/24587199

714 Airline Contact Centers 08/31/2022

714 Airline Contact Centers Airline contact centers, Top Gun Maverick, Boeing and Airbus delivery problems, new aircraft carrier, avionics market report, Air France pilots. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/24220659

713 Women Aviators 08/24/2022

713 Women Aviators Two women aviators: An insurance claims adjuster who became a B777 pilot, and a Marine MV-22 pilot in training. Also, DOT wants action from the airlines, an Apple AirTag leads police to a bag thief, two pilots reportedly fell asleep, and seaplane service in the eastern U.S. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/24148554

711 Women Student Pilots 08/10/2022

711 Women Student Pilots Earning pilot’s license late in life, helping women become pilots, Cirrus Aircraft CEO, F/A landing injury, mother/daughter flying first, passenger refund NPRM, FAA seeks seat size comments, JetBlue turnover, flight cancellations and delays. /episode/index/show/airplanegeeks/id/24015021

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