AvTalk Episode 323: Raccoons on a plane

06/06/2025

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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Airbus’ Montreal final assembly line is invaded by a family of raccoons. Newark reopens its main runway a few days early as airlines and the FAA jostle over flight cuts. United and JetBlue announce their Blue Sky partnership, while the IATA annual general meeting generates announcements of its own. A Condor flight misses Munich’s curfew by mere seconds and Air India reveals how much flying around Pakistan is costing the airline.

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777man says:

2025-06-07 at 00:16

You guys are the best podcasters i have have ever listened to i love you guys so much thank you for keeping me updated with aviation news

Now ive gotta run out side to see a 777 300ER Emirates fly over

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