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AvTalk Episode 169: It was a hit and run

On this episode of AvTalk, a RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami, JetBlue puts up more money for Spirit, the first 100% SAF flight, and Laurence Hambrook, Flightradar24’s product team lead joins us for a sneak peek at what’s coming up next.

RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami

14:00 A RED Air MD-82 suffered a landing gear collapse and slid off the runway in Miami. Then, while the plane was on fire, passengers stopped to get their luggage before evacuating.

JetBlue sweetens its Spirit offer

20:26 With its latest offer JetBlue seems to take front runner status for acquiring Spirit Airlines.

First 100% SAF flight lands in Stockholm

22:51 BRA, ATR, and NESTE completed the first 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight in a commercial aircraft this week.

What’s coming next from Flightradar24

26:30 Flightradar24 product team lead Laurence Hambrook joins the show to offer a sneak peek at what’s coming next.

More flight cuts

34:44 Airlines and airports in Europe and the United States are cutting flights—again. As lines operational difficulties continue to mount more airlines are taking an axe to their schedules.

ITA’s hit and run

38:35 In a bizarre tale of miscommunication, an ITA Airways A330 struck an Air France 777 and then departed New York without so much as leaving a note.

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