AvTalk Episode 381: Xavier Pepin, Ultra Long Range Pilot
Summary
Host Ian Pechnick shares his experiences at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, including a Goodyear blimp ferry flight. The episode features an interview with Airbus captain Xavier Pepin about the A350-1000 ULR’s record-breaking 24-hour test flight. Additional topics include the Air India crash investigation, Boeing 737-10 MAX certification progress, and Allegiant Air’s surprising launch of a first-class product.
Topics discussed
Intro: CRJ 550 flight and Oshkosh airshow recap
The Flying Bulls DC-6 and its divergent twin
Goodyear Blimp flight experience and weather delays
Airbus A350-1000ULR record-breaking flight details
Interview with Captain Xavier Pepin on the 24-hour flight
Post-interview wrap-up and coffee discussion
Air India Flight 171 investigation report sealed
COMAC C919-600 first flight and Boeing 737-10 MAX testing
United Airlines 777-9 orders and merger rumors
777-9 simulator video and Australian firefighting SOPs
Farnborough orders: EMBRAER E190-E2 and Mitsubishi
US airlines adding premium products vs European low-cost
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