AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777
Summary
Hosts Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz discuss the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, which disrupted aviation and prompted record-breaking aid flights. They analyze a dangerous low pass by a Qatar Airways-liveried 777 in Texas, a light aircraft crash into a Beijing skyscraper, and an accidental hijack squawk on a flight to Tel Aviv. The episode also covers FAA regulatory changes, Airbus fleet updates, and a baggage delay incident at Orlando International Airport.
Topics discussed
Intro: 4th of July celebrations and special liveries
Venezuela earthquake: Airport damage and aid flights
Dangerous low pass by Qatar Cargo 777 in Texas
Sunward SA-60L crash into CITIC Tower in Beijing
Electra Airways A320 accidentally squawks 7500
Air India flight enters Pakistani airspace
FAA ADS-B mandate and radar altimeter rebates
Airbus A319 NEO status and A220-500 rumors
Ireland retains VORs due to GPS jamming
Virgin Atlantic baggage delay at Orlando (MCO)
Orders: SAS A330neos, China Eastern, European Cargo
Korean Air-Asiana merger and McKinney airport
MH370 search update and episode outro
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