AvTalk Episode 384: And we’re back
Summary
Hosts Ian and Jason return to discuss a Vietnam Airlines 787 runway overrun in Germany, a Lufthansa A380 hard landing, and a tragic malaria case at Frankfurt Airport. They analyze call sign confusion incidents in Phoenix, a fatal ground worker strike in Montreal, and an Air India hydraulic failure. The episode also covers FAA beverage rules, EuroWings' premium seats, and United’s new A321XLR routes.
Topics discussed
Welcome back and intro banter
Vietnam Airlines 787 runway overrun analysis
Lufthansa A380 heavy landing and Heathrow ELT fire
Mosquitoes transported to Frankfurt airport
ATC call sign confusion incidents in Phoenix
Ground worker fatality at French airport
Air India A320 total hydraulic failure
Brazilian Phenom 100 landing investigation
Rising aircraft conflict statistics
Faa rule on collecting beverage cups before pushback
Joint venture lawsuit and carry-on pizza debate
Eurowings premium short-haul seat trial
Qantas A380 work light left in wing
United new routes and 757 retirement
American Airlines reinstating seatback screens
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