AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time
Summary
Hosts Ian Petrick and Jason Rabinowitz cover Farnborough Air Show orders, including major leases from SMBC and new commitments from Riyadh Air. They discuss Emirates rejecting early 777-9s, the A380’s role in testing the CFM RISE engine, and Airbus’s folding wingtip trials. The episode also reviews recent safety incidents, FAA self-certification updates for Boeing, and a humorous NTSB-style investigation into a cat knocking over a Lego model.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Farnborough Air Show overview
Farnborough aircraft orders: SMBC, Riyadh Air, and lessors
Analysis of air show order trends and undisclosed deals
Emirates rejects early 777-9s and 'baked beans' comments
A380 flight lab for CFM RISE open fan engine testing
Airbus 'Wings of Tomorrow' folding wingtip tests
Oshkosh Air Venture and aviation community updates
TCAS incident between Iberia and Air Europa over Atlantic
Colt Air 777 freighter tail strike in Cincinnati
Recent US airline delays and American Airlines 767 comparisons
Alaska Airlines Hawaii fleet and JetBlue LaGuardia slots
FAA returns self-certification authority to Boeing
Discovery of Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreckage
Icelandair low-altitude retirement flight penalties
Porter Airlines fuel surcharge and Raccoon Economic Index
Lego 747 accident investigation and NTSB chair response
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