Airplane Geeks podcast
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The weekly aviation podcast that aims to educate and inform you, explore and expand your passion for aviation, and entertain you a little along the way. Podcasting since 2008. AirplaneGeeks.com
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Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward!
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward!
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
The X-BAT seems like what SpaceX would develop if they were doing a loyal wingman drone. Vertical take off and landing with the thrust of a fighter engine using a vectoring thrust nozzle. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/shie...
Shield AI's X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive) - Breaking Defense
The announcement marks the first official partnership for GE on a drone wingman platform.
breakingdefense.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The X-BAT seems like what SpaceX would develop if they were doing a loyal wingman drone. Vertical take off and landing with the thrust of a fighter engine using a vectoring thrust nozzle. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/shie...
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🔴 UPS and FedEx have grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following the Kentucky crash last Tuesday. The trijet makes up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, the companies said.
📸: Scott A. Hartley
📸: Scott A. Hartley
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🔴 UPS and FedEx have grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following the Kentucky crash last Tuesday. The trijet makes up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, the companies said.
📸: Scott A. Hartley
📸: Scott A. Hartley
Today’s press briefing, the last on-site briefing youtu.be/MmQLm0GRf88?...
JUST IN: NTSB Holds Press Briefing To Provide Updates On UPS Plane Crash At Louisville Airport
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today’s press briefing, the last on-site briefing youtu.be/MmQLm0GRf88?...
The capacity cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow, and phase in to reach 10% next week. www.cbsnews.com/news/list-40...
These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a pro...
www.cbsnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The capacity cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow, and phase in to reach 10% next week. www.cbsnews.com/news/list-40...
Crispy! www.wlky.com/article/ntsb...
NTSB releases photo of black box recovered from wreckage of UPS plane crash
We're getting a look at a potential key piece of evidence in figuring out what caused a UPS plane to catch fire and crash in Louisville.
www.wlky.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Crispy! www.wlky.com/article/ntsb...
NTSB statement: youtu.be/AScSKaERra4?...
Left engine of UPS plane separated during takeoff before deadly crash, NTSB says
YouTube video by CBS News
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
NTSB statement: youtu.be/AScSKaERra4?...
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Sunday in Baltimore! Details and tickets at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/prof... @webflite.bsky.social @aviationwire.bsky.social @aviationsafety.bsky.social @flightschools.bsky.social @avsource.bsky.social @airplanegeeks.bsky.social @umdphysics.bsky.social @jhuphysicsastro.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO
Talking E2 with Embraer & Virgin Australia (S02E023) – Plane Crazy Down Under
Looking at the world of aviation from an Australia / Pacific point of view
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November 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO
I love this secret stuff. -max aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
Project Lotus, Northrop Grumman’s Secret Autonomous Aircraft Revealed | Aviation Week Network
Northrop Grumman has secretly built a large new uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), dubbed Project Lotus.
aviationweek.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I love this secret stuff. -max aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
Aviation writer and historian Stephen Chapis will appear at Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Museum, Atlanta Regional Airport on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, for a special presentation of his new book, POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story. airbasegeorgia.org/event/poor-l...
Events – CAF Airbase Georgia
airbasegeorgia.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Aviation writer and historian Stephen Chapis will appear at Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Museum, Atlanta Regional Airport on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, for a special presentation of his new book, POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story. airbasegeorgia.org/event/poor-l...
Sorry to say there will be no episode this week due to technical issues. The service we use to record the show is currently unusable - we think a victim of the AWS problems.
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sorry to say there will be no episode this week due to technical issues. The service we use to record the show is currently unusable - we think a victim of the AWS problems.
The inaugural Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25) is officially set for November 6–8, 2025 in Lakeland, FL. Exhibits, demo flights, forums, seminars. affordableflying.net
Affordable Flying Expo 2025 - Where MOSAIC Becomes a Reality
The Affordable Flying Expo is an annual sport aviation expo in Lakeland, Florida featuring indoor exhibits, forums, hands-on workshops, demo flights, and more.
affordableflying.net
October 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The inaugural Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25) is officially set for November 6–8, 2025 in Lakeland, FL. Exhibits, demo flights, forums, seminars. affordableflying.net
The NAHF announced the 7 outstanding individuals selected for induction into the Hall with the Class of 2026. conta.cc/474xDs5
The NAHF Announces The Class of 2026!
Email from National Aviation of Fame Prestigious group of aviation legends selected for induction. Honoring Aerospace Legends to Inspire Future Leaders™ Media Contact NAHF: Aimee Maruyama President
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October 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The NAHF announced the 7 outstanding individuals selected for induction into the Hall with the Class of 2026. conta.cc/474xDs5
You’d think airport systems would be hardened against these attacks. -max www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/u...
Pro-Hamas messages broadcast at two North American airports following apparent cyber breaches | CNN
Unauthorized pro-Palestinian political messages praising Hamas and attacking President Donald Trump and Israel’s prime minister were broadcast through public address systems at two airports in North A...
www.cnn.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
You’d think airport systems would be hardened against these attacks. -max www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/u...
This week, we talk with Russ Niles, editor-in-chief of the new AvBrief.com aviation news service. Have a look and sign up for their free newsletter. bit.ly/4751twr
866 AvBrief, All People And No AI - Airplane Geeks Podcast
The new AvBrief aviation news service, government shutdown impacts ATC, 109th Airlift Wing ski squadron, allocating Essential Air Service subsidies to rural bus services.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This week, we talk with Russ Niles, editor-in-chief of the new AvBrief.com aviation news service. Have a look and sign up for their free newsletter. bit.ly/4751twr
A teaser from Old Guys And Their Airplanes. The story is graphic, but so is war. www.johnmollison.com/pressrecord?...
PRESS RECORD - OGTA film #18 — JohnMollison.com
PRESS RECORD is the eighteenth film in the Old Guys and Their Airplane series. PRESS RECORD is a Vietnam War helicopter's descent into PTSD and rise to success. PRESS RECORD features an unexpected i...
www.johnmollison.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A teaser from Old Guys And Their Airplanes. The story is graphic, but so is war. www.johnmollison.com/pressrecord?...
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Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion
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Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion
Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787-9s, allowing the airline to expand massively in long haul markets.
onemileatatime.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion
onemileatatime.com/news/uzbekis...
onemileatatime.com/news/uzbekis...
This is fun. @jetwhine.bsky.social shows up just when you least expect it! www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/...
Airline Pilot Reviews Emergency Landings In Movies & TV
www.vanityfair.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is fun. @jetwhine.bsky.social shows up just when you least expect it! www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/...
Our guest is a retired USMC fighter pilot who flew the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 and served as a Training Officer at TOPGUN. We also talk with an attorney who participated in the recent hearing where the DOJ asked the judge to drop the Boeing criminal charge. An exciting episode! bit.ly/3IuW35J
864 Jet Fighter Pilot - Airplane Geeks Podcast
Learning leadership with a retired fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor, Boeing fined for safety violations, St. Louis strike, air turbulence incident, and an aerospace hub at a former Air Force Base.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Our guest is a retired USMC fighter pilot who flew the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 and served as a Training Officer at TOPGUN. We also talk with an attorney who participated in the recent hearing where the DOJ asked the judge to drop the Boeing criminal charge. An exciting episode! bit.ly/3IuW35J
The first customer delivery of a Jetson One. Would you fly this? I am both intrigued and terrified, but I think I'd do it. -max youtu.be/uWdhMVkeDeQ?...
Jetson ONE - Palmer Luckey's First Flight and Delivery
YouTube video by Jetson
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September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The first customer delivery of a Jetson One. Would you fly this? I am both intrigued and terrified, but I think I'd do it. -max youtu.be/uWdhMVkeDeQ?...
Is streaming content on a flight just as allowable as streaming on the ground? Maybe not... runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/apex...
Studios warn airlines: don't bypass content rights in flight - Runway Girl
APEX and studios have issued a warning to airlines: no major streaming service explicitly permits inflight access. Rights must be honored.
runwaygirlnetwork.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Is streaming content on a flight just as allowable as streaming on the ground? Maybe not... runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/apex...
This falls under the new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP): www.investors.archer.com/news/news-de...
Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities
In June, President Trump signed an Executive Order to accelerate next-generation aviation technologies—this Order included the establishment of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) Under the eIP...
www.investors.archer.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This falls under the new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP): www.investors.archer.com/news/news-de...