Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

Terry Blue, President and CEO of the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority, shares insights on the exciting developments at Memphis International Airport. He discusses the airport's modernization and post-pandemic recovery as a key cargo hub for FedEx. The conversation touches on the historical significance of the Boeing 737-900's retirement by Alaska Airlines and the challenges of modernizing an active facility. A humorous tale about a passenger's emotional support bird adds a light-hearted twist to the serious undertones of airport operations.

In episode 254 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,Lufthansa Allegris at FrankfurtAmerican Airlines Fire Lawsuit2025's Best April FoolsNewark on course to top 2024 gun recordEmirates' new shortest A380 flight

In episode 253 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,Boeing reversing guilty 737 MAX pleaLondon Heathrow Airport closes for a dayA United Airbus A319 having troubleRyanair launches Prime frequent flyer programAmerican's 1st A321XLR has been spotted

In episode 252 of the Simple Flying podcasts your hosts Channing and Tom discuss,Who might lead the FAAEd Force One AviationtagsDelta's Dublin aircraft changesAir France-KLM interest in Air EuropaAmerican Airlines overhauls Admirals Club food

In episode 251 of the Simple Flying podcast, your host Channing and guest co-host Jennifer discuss:Southwest Airlines ditching free checked bagsNTSB calls to close helicopter route near DCAKorean Air's new livery & rebrandingThe smallest commercial aircraft at LAXFamily sues Delta & Japan Airlines after collision in Seattle

In episode 250 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:Southwest Airlines closing 2 crew basesAlaska Airlines considers StarlinkFrontier Airlines adds new flights to SnohomishCanada's 2nd A380 operatorAllegiant Air cuts routes & closes LAX crew base

In episode 249 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Qatar boosts A380 flights to Bangkok Southwest Airlines near miss Atlas Air & DHL Express Part Ways FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage Engine easyJet returns to Frankfurt after 5 years

In episode 248 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss, Delta CRJ900 crash in Toronto British Airways buy's Boeing's Gatwick MRO unit Alaska Airlines Boeing delivery delays Lufthansa offers check-in at home Grenade found under San Diego runway

In episode 247 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom discuss, Boeing posts highest January deliveries since 2019 Southwest Airlines launches new routes Iberia mirrors BA loyalty changes JetBlue turns 25 KLM Boeing 787 flying the Belgian Queen suffers cracked windshield

In episode 246 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,JetBlue ends a popular routeLondon City seeks A320neo approvalAllegiant ended 2024 with unexpected Boeing 737 MAXsITA ditches SkyTeam for Star AllianceAn interesting Alaska Airlines route