AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere
Summary
Hosts Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz discuss World Cup airline liveries, a Boston runway close call, and DC airspace disputes. They cover EASA’s A380 wing crack directive, Airbus’s A220 stretch plans, and a fraudulent Air Canada pilot license. The episode also touches on EasyJet acquisition talks, Porter’s fee reduction, and Asiana Airlines’ merger timeline.
Topics discussed
Intro: Summer heat, World Cup, and podcast banter
World Cup special airline liveries and Cabo Verde Airlines
Boston close call: Delta and American Airlines near-miss at Logan
Coast Guard vs FAA: DC airspace changes and helicopter safety
NTSB calls for ADS-B in; debate over landing fees
FAA AI tools for traffic management and NY slot relief extension
EASA mandates A380 wing inspections; Emirates and Qantas findings
Airbus A220 stretch plans: Pratt & Whitney engine issues and stretch details
Air Canada pilot charged for flying with fraudulent license
Preliminary report on A220 runway excursion in Virovitica
Airbus testing fly-by-wire water bombing capabilities
Castle Lake attempts to acquire EasyJet
Porter Airlines lowers fuel surcharge; US airline fees remain high
Ryanair CEO extension and Asiana Airlines closure date
Vietnam's Sun Fook Wok Airways and Bamboo Airways comparison
JetBlue NY strategy and Emirates travel insurance partnership
Jet Airways 737 auction and Spirit Airlines final A320 retirement
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