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#300: Looking Back On 300 Episodes, BA A380 Flight To Nowhere, & More!

Aug 14, 2026 · 24m

Summary

Celebrating 300 episodes, hosts Tom and Channing count down their five most-listened-to episodes, covering major stories like the Air India order, Frankfurt’s IT meltdown, and Airbus’s A380 support pledge. The episode also highlights Delta’s new Austin-Paris route and FedEx’s retro-liveried tribute to founder Frederick W. Smith. Finally, they detail a British Airways A380’s dramatic turnaround from Johannesburg due to weather radar failure and excessive weight.

Topics discussed

300th Episode Intro and Top 5 Countdown Setup #5: Qatar Airways vs Airbus and BA's A380 Plans #4: Air India Order and Frankfurt Airport Meltdown #3: 2022 Aviation Year in Review by Region Delta Launches Austin to Paris Nonstop Route #2: Airbus CEO on A380 Support and Singapore Airlines #1: Episode 1 and the Start of the Pandemic FedEx Retro Livery Tribute to Founder Fred Smith BA A380 Returns Due to Weather Radar Failure Outro and Simple Flying Flight Tracker Promo
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