Airplane Geeks Podcast

Why flying is miserable and how to fix it, NTSB on increase in near-misses, ARC will examine pilot mental health, preliminary Hawker/Cessna accident report, cargo pilots offered $250,000 to go regional, UA frequent flyer program.

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, Van’s Aircraft financial issues, DOT and Schiphol airport, Federal Flight Deck Officer threatens another pilot.

Success factors for small airports, bizjets collision at Houston Hobby, airline cockpit safety, the NBAA show, new FAA administrator, Spirit halts pilot and FA training.

Interviews from Cranky Dorkfest 2023, Micah on lighter than air vehicles, and a chance encounter at Costco.

The airline boarding process, Leap-1A engine compressor-stalls, the $19 billion Kennedy Airport transformation project, SpaceX Starlink Internet connectivity on planes, and an update on the oldest skydiver. Also, another Australia Desk report and great listener mail.

A transonic truss-braced wing X-Plane, air travel capacity, germs on airliners, B-17 crash victim settlement.

Xwing autonomous aircraft, Delta loyalty program, GPS spoofing, Schipol capacity, crash takes two lives, a 104-year-old woman goes skydiving.

The CEO of an aircraft seat upholstery specialist company, airline loyalty programs, unapproved parts, Boeing in India.

Air travelers with disabilities, PAX compensation for delays, lux terminal services, controller shortage, social media post causes plane crash, seagliders for Hawaiian airline.

The state of air travel and future outlook, commemorating 9/11, airlines leaving regional airports, skiplagging, FAA Administrator nomination, Air China engine fire.