AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation

Dominic Gates, a seasoned aviation journalist, teams up with investigative reporter Paige Cornwell to delve into critical safety incidents. They discuss a shocking door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX that led to an in-flight emergency. The duo also examines troubling cracks found in Boeing 777X test aircraft and a tail strike involving a LATAM 777. As if that's not enough, they explore the whimsical idea of launching a new airline in Australia—one that raises eyebrows and questions about the industry!