AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan
Summary
Hosts Ian Petchnick and Jason Rabinowitz discuss a drone incident at Leipzig airport, a TCAS intervention in Tokyo, and critique a Wired article regarding a fatal medevac crash linked to GPS jamming. They interview David Osdike from GE Aerospace about the CFM RISE open fan engine’s progress and durability focus. The episode also covers the FAA certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7, Norse Atlantic’s 787 lease issues, Bamboo Airlines’ struggles, and recurring nose gear failures on Airbus aircraft.
Topics discussed
Intro and recording delay banter
Preview of interview with David Osdike
Drone incident and DHL cargo scare at Leipzig
TCAS RA incident involving ANA 767 at Haneda
Critique of Wired article on GPS jamming crash
Interview: GE Aerospace CFM RISE engine progress
Boeing 737 MAX 7 certification and LEAP anti-ice fix
Norse Atlantic returns 787s; Bamboo Airlines struggles
Iberia A320 nose gear twist and aviation memories
Effectiveness of sanctions on Russian aviation
GKN Aerospace window production halt due to LA incident
Gatwick runway expansion and LAX runway status
National Airlines 777 freighter record flight to Melbourne
Airbus A350 freighter ground vibration testing
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