We speak with an SR-71 crew member, instructor pilot, Wing Commander, airline pilot, and author. In the news, we look at the Airbus Helicopters H160, an F-35 report from the Government Accountability Office, the grounding of the B-1B fleet, and new airports for Thailand. Also, North American fliers are happier, five must-see TV programs about a ...…

Our guest is Erika Armstrong, an experienced pilot, author, speaker, instructional design director for aircrew training, and a university aviation professor. In the news, JetSuite is the launch customer for Zunum hybrid-electric planes, a fatal electric airplane accident, onboard pet monitoring technology, airline flight 1’s, a Geico Skytyper i ...…

The Memorial Day holiday in the U.S. corresponds to our usual recording day, so as is the tradition, we have a Bits & Pieces episode for you with recorded segments from the hosts, contributors, and listeners. The segments that make up this episode [with approximate start times]: Max visited the New England Air Museum to listen to a presentation ...…

Our guest is the chief test pilot for Honeywell Aerospace. In the news, we look at 737-700 freighters, folding wingtips for the 777X, and an online general aviation community from the European Aviation Safety Agency. Guest Joe Duval is the chief test pilot and site leader for Honeywell Aerospace Flight Test Operations at Sky Harbor in Phoenix, ...…

A fleet of C-47 aircraft plan to fly over Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Also, the DOT plans to take a closer look at FAA oversight of airline maintenance practices, a panel of experts looks at the disappearance of MH 370, and passengers react to airline food service takeaways. Guest Moreno “Mo” Aguiari is the Executive ...…

Bye Aerospace founder George Bye tells us about his electric and solar aircraft projects, including the electric Sun Flyer training aircraft, the StratoAirNet, the Silent Falcon UAV, the TriFan 600, the Mars SOLESA, and the Starlight UAV. In the news, we look at the WC-130H crash in Georgia, breaking airplane windows, and companies developing s ...…

A recent OAG survey looks at future travel tech innovation and disruption. Also, the uncontained engine failure on the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, integrating the Bombardier CSeries into the Airbus organization, the FAA reauthorization bill, and the effect of rising fuel prices on airfares. Guest Mike Benjamin is Chief Technology Officer at ...…

We celebrate our 500th episode with messages from our listeners and contributors, some Airplane Geeks facts and trivia, an AusDesk report, and a big announcement. In the news, we look at an emergency airworthiness directive for certain CFM engines, and a proposed mandatory retirement age for charter pilots. Aviation News FAA orders ’emergency’ ...…

Interviews and observations from the Great British Fly-In at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum celebrating the 100th anniversary of Great Britain’s Royal Air Force. Also, a review of Li-ion thermal runaway containment products for use on airplanes, Sun ‘n Fun, a deal to resolve the subsidy dispute between some U.S. and Gulf airlines ...…

Dave Shallbetter talks about the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo and Sun ‘n Fun Radio. Also, we note that Cirrus Aircraft will be receiving the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for their Vision Jet, the recent noncombat-related air crashes that have resulted in the loss of US service members, and a proposal to use cargo hold space for a n ...…

The Chief Engineer at Vashon Aircraft talks about designing an airplane. Also, Bombardier and Embraer and the market for small commercial jets, the corporate culture of Boeing, where the A-10 Thunderbolt is going, a preliminary report from the NTSB on the fatal helicopter crash into the river.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Electric aircraft, automation, new technologies in aviation, airport access for GA, GAMA jobs rally, DoD receives more aircraft, air cargo security.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The president of Planes of Fame tells us about the museum, restoring warbirds and historic aircraft, and flying heritage flights. The world’s largest jet engine, restraints on open-door helicopter flights, United Airlines and dogs, facial scanning at airports, Boeing 737 Max 7 first flight, hacking and GPS vulnerabilities.…

An online flight training management application for flight instructors, students, and Part 61 flight schools. Also, Amelia Earhart, electric general aviation aircraft, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, comments on the Airbus A350 vs. the Boeing 787.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The Flying Tigers, the search for MH370 four years after its disappearance, a newly designated national aviation museum, flight training in the F-104 Starfighter, slow acceptance of ADS-B, and the selection of the new FAA administrator.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

A Boeing 787 FO talks about flying that plane. Also, implications of privatizing ATC, replacing the T-38C Talon, subsidy claims and Open Skies agreements, an interview with the Commander of 302 Squadron of the Dutch Royal Air Force.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Igor Sikorsky III and the history of his grandfather, aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky. Also, Boeing and the cyclic industry, new fees proposed for air travelers, International Trade Commission report denying Boeing’s claim against Bombardier is out.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Conversation with an Airbus A350 captain, one-person flight crews, airlines looking to scale back consumer protection regulations, ADS-B vulnerabilities for military aircraft, the largest ever Piper order for training planes, the Air Force outlines plans for its bomber fleet, and Southwest runs out of glycol.…

Conversation with an airport planner, an organization for innovation in aviation, a paper travel voucher, germs in aviation, refrigerators for Air Force One, donations to the NASM, BA and the passenger experience, Qantas challenges Airbus and Boeing.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

NASA Chief Historian looks look at events from the past, anniversaries coming up, and the future for NASA. Also, ITC rules for Bombardier and against Boeing, the pilot of the fatal Icon A5 crash, Putin wants a supersonic civilian airliner, big aerospace and defense deals in 2017.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Aviation eyewear, building the airport at Burning Man and taking it all down, the impact of a U.S. Government shutdown on aviation, ending LASP, seat pitch, Boeing and Embraer, an Emirates A380 order, new support animal rules at Delta.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

General aviation in China, a Virgin Galactic flight, a hypersonic SR-71 successor, Costa Rica suspends a carrier, and the future of the A380. Also, GAMA President and CEO, the Bell Helicopter autonomous air taxi, and additive manufacturing for aerospace.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Dr. Peggy Chabrian, president and founder of Women in Aviation International, is our guest. We also discuss the departure of the FAA Administrator, the Air Force tanker program, fighter jet intelligence gathering in Syria, woes at New York’s JFK International Airport, and remembering astronaut John Young.…

A big Bits & Pieces episode with a variety of aviation segments from the co-hosts, our listeners, and contributors.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

We explore business aircraft brokerage and acquisition services, the Delta A321neo order, Boeing and Bombardier, ethical business aviation transactions, the Aerion supersonic business jet, and the Atlanta airport power outage.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The president of Helicopter Association International tells us about the helicopter industry.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The Airplane Geeks hosts interview each other and give you a closer look at the guys who create this podcast.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

We talk with the founder and CEO of FlightBridge, which provides booking and reservation technology for services related to General Aviation trips.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

FlightAware founder and CEO Daniel Baker talks about flight tracking technology.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Benét Wilson flew on the last United Airlines flight of the Boeing 747 and talks about the experience.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Aircraft route planning and air navigation with iFly GPS. Also, Ryanair flight cancellations and pilot pay, a Bombardier CSeries order, and headway being made for NextGen.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The founder and CEO of Synergy Aircraft describes the personal airplane he is developing with a unique design.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

Executive order allows recall of up to 1,000 air force pilots, proposed laptop ban, aircraft working the California wildfires, extra long range airplane, Goodyear blimp, CLEEN II program, and a Delta Airlines story.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

A debrief of the NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) 2017 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition held Oct. 10–12 in Las Vegas.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The CEO Equator Aircraft talks about the P2 Xcursion high-performance hybrid amphibious aircraft.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The chief test pilot for Martin Aircraft Company tells us about the Martin Jetpack.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The Senior Vice President, Aviation Strategy and Programs for AOPA describes the You Can Fly program and the Air Safety Institute. Also, we look at the increased student enrollment in flight-training programs, adhesively bonded splice joints as an aircraft assembly method, the White House nominee for the NTSB, and Ryanair’s strategy for pilot r ...…

How aviation is being transformed by data science and predictive analytics, airline seat space and safety implications, why the U.S. Air Force isn’t talking about a fatal plane crash, a recommendation to roll back the 1500 hour rule, and adding toes to the passenger experience.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

General aviation and hurricane disaster relief, flight simulation, the need for more mandatory pilot training, United Technologies purchase of Rockwell Collins, and geared turbofan engines.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).

The military pilot shortage, bringing a biz jet to an air race, the M&R Joke Hour, and an interview with the COO of uAvionix.By thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks).