AvTalk Episode 147: The US’s 5G fiasco
On this episode of AvTalk, we try to unpack what happened this week as C-band 5G wireless went live in the United States. And we talk with Matthew Wietstock from Western Michigan University about one ...
21 Jan 202252min
Episode 146: Train versus plane
On this episode of AvTalk, we break down Airbus and Boeing order and delivery numbers for 2021, the FAA’s mysterious ground stop in the western US, and an improbable double crash in California. Order ...
14 Jan 202233min
AvTalk Episode 145: EK231 and the stinking onion
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower to discuss the concerning departure of Emirates flight EK231 from Dubai in late December. Plus, Allegiant orders 100 737 MAX. ...
7 Jan 202245min
AvTalk Episode 144: Our favorite conversations from 2021
On this final episode of AvTalk for 2021, we look back on some of our favorite conversations from the past year. Thank you to all our listeners, we truly appreciate the support. Running an airport in ...
31 Des 20211h 30min
AvTalk Episode 143: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 2
On this episode of Avtalk, Airbus picks up another big order before the close of 2021, Qatar sues Airbus over peeling paint on its A350s, and John Pitts and Richard Whitwell return for part two of our...
22 Des 202141min
AvTalk Episode 142: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 1
On this very full episode of AvTalk, we recount our travels back from Stockholm, go through the vast amount of news that came out this week—including breaking news BEFORE we recorded—and John Pitts an...
17 Des 20211h 3min
AvTalk Episode 141: China greenlights the 737 MAX
On this episode of AvTalk, we travel to Stockholm for a julbord, China’s aviation authorities put the 737 MAX on a path to return to service soon, and the A321XLR inches closer to flight. Julbord Jaso...
10 Des 202118min
AvTalk Episode 140: United CEO Scott Kirby on SAFs
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to discuss the airline’s push into sustainable aviation fuel and where he sees the industry going. And we finally get more de...
3 Des 202132min
