AvTalk Episode 229: Just kidding about vacation, this is a new episode

08/18/2023

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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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