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AvTalk Episode 222: They warned us it would be bad

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the first major operational meltdown of the summer hits the US, a Delta 717 lands without its nose gear, and we chat with Zac Brown, founder of European Pride in Aviation Network (EPAN), about the work his organization is doing to make sure everyone feels like they have a place in the aviation industry.

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Summer problems are here

Summer storms began the problem, but it didn’t stop there. We break down the breakdown this week in the US.

Delta 717 lands in Charlotte with no nose gear

A Delta Air Lines 717 landed in Charlotte without its nose gear deployed

Wizz Air takes delivery of first Chinese assembled A321neo for non-Chinese airline

9H-WDR went home from Tianjin this week and is already in service.

Enter Air enters Ukraine to not enter a thunderstorm

Polish authorities are investigating the circumstances that led an Enter Air flight to fly into Ukraine airspace last week while avoiding thunderstorms.

Spirit Aerosystems strike set to end

Spirit AeroSystems machinists are on strike, but an agreement has been reached. If ratified on Thursday, workers will be back on the job on the 5th of July.

Zac Brown, Founder of European Pride in Aviation Network

Airbus A300 pilot and European Pride in Aviation Network founder Zac Brown joins us to chat about EPAN’s mission, making room in aviation for anyone who wants to pursue a career in aviation, and flying the A300.

Virgin Australia takes delivery of first 737-8 MAX

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of its first of 8 737-8 MAX, with 25 MAX 10s on order as well.

The A321XLR was indeed part of the flying display, Jason

And on the final day of the Paris Air Show, it just went home. Check out our exclusive coverage of the A321XLR’s flying display from inside the flight deck.

A new livery for Air Tahiti

ATR 72-600 F-ORVX departed Toulouse on delivery this week wearing a brand new livery.

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