Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:23 — 41.6MB)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
On this episode of AvTalk, Seth Miller joins us as he and Jason take in the Airline Passenger Experience Expo in Boston. We revisit some of the aviation mistakes made last week and with a Bloomberg report suggesting Emirates could take over Etihad, we try to envision what a merger between the two carriers might look like.
We apologize for the poor audio quality in some portions of this episode. It’s Jason’s fault.
APEX Expo in Boston
Jason and Seth fill us in on the highlights at the APEX Expo in Boston so far, including a network connected overhead bin.
One of Jason’s favorite twitter accounts, referenced during the show
Dorkfest + SpotLAX
Ian recaps Dorkfest and SpotLAX2018 at Los Angeles International Airport last weekend.
Singapore Airlines takes delivery of the first A350ULR
The first Airbus A350ULR for Singapore Airlines has been delivered to the airline ahead of the airline’s resumption of Singapore-Newark service in October. Track the aircraft as 9V-SGA.
Cathay Paciic
A Cathay Pacific 777 needed a bit of corrective work.
The first 777 built heads to Pima
The first 777 ever built (WA001) was sent to Pima Air and Space Museum last week after retiring from service with Cathay Pacific.
Air India A320 prematurely opens new runway in Maldives
An Air India A320 mistakenly landed on the new runway in Maldives before it was officially open.
NTSB board meeting regarding Air Canada incident in San Francisco
The NTSB board met to determine the probable cause of the Air Canada taxiway overflight incident last July in San Francisco.
What might an Emirates takeover of Etihad look like?
We discuss what a takeover of Etihad by Emirates might actually look like. And it looks complicated.
Let us know what you think
Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us.
