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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 20h

I think the idea has some merit, as long as the “baseline” service is adequate. If there is a fee for bath towels, then I’m out. Otherwise a tentative thumbs up. -max

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 5d

I love this secret stuff. -max aviationweek.com/defense/airc...

Project Lotus, Northrop Grumman’s Secret Autonomous Aircraft Revealed | Aviation Week Network

Northrop Grumman has secretly built a large new uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), dubbed Project Lotus.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 8d

Aviation writer and historian Stephen Chapis will appear at Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia Museum, Atlanta Regional Airport on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, for a special presentation of his new book, POOR LITTLE LAMBS: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story. airbasegeorgia.org/event/poor-l...

Events – CAF Airbase Georgia

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 13d

Sorry to say there will be no episode this week due to technical issues. The service we use to record the show is currently unusable - we think a victim of the AWS problems.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 15d

Whoops. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

Finnair cancels flights because of clean seats | Flightradar24 Blog

Finnair is canceling some A321 flights for additional inspections after seat cleaning may have created problems with seat fire protection.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 17d

The inaugural Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25) is officially set for November 6–8, 2025 in Lakeland, FL. Exhibits, demo flights, forums, seminars. affordableflying.net

Affordable Flying Expo 2025 - Where MOSAIC Becomes a Reality

The Affordable Flying Expo is an annual sport aviation expo in Lakeland, Florida featuring indoor exhibits, forums, hands-on workshops, demo flights, and more.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 18d

The NAHF announced the 7 outstanding individuals selected for induction into the Hall with the Class of 2026. conta.cc/474xDs5

The NAHF Announces The Class of 2026!

Email from National Aviation of Fame Prestigious group of aviation legends selected for induction. Honoring Aerospace Legends to Inspire Future Leaders™ Media Contact NAHF: Aimee Maruyama President

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 18d

You’d think airport systems would be hardened against these attacks. -max www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/u...

Pro-Hamas messages broadcast at two North American airports following apparent cyber breaches | CNN

Unauthorized pro-Palestinian political messages praising Hamas and attacking President Donald Trump and Israel’s prime minister were broadcast through public address systems at two airports in North A...

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 18d

This week, we talk with Russ Niles, editor-in-chief of the new AvBrief.com aviation news service. Have a look and sign up for their free newsletter. bit.ly/4751twr

866 AvBrief, All People And No AI - Airplane Geeks Podcast

The new AvBrief aviation news service, government shutdown impacts ATC, 109th Airlift Wing ski squadron, allocating Essential Air Service subsidies to rural bus services.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 30

A teaser from Old Guys And Their Airplanes. The story is graphic, but so is war. www.johnmollison.com/pressrecord?...

PRESS RECORD - OGTA film #18 — JohnMollison.com

PRESS RECORD is the eighteenth film in the Old Guys and Their Airplane series. PRESS RECORD is a Vietnam War helicopter's descent into PTSD and rise to success. PRESS RECORD features an unexpected i...

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Ben Schlappig @onemileatatime.com · Sep 23

Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion
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Uzbekistan Airways Orders Up To 22 Boeing 787-9s For Massive Expansion

Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787-9s, allowing the airline to expand massively in long haul markets.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 21

This is fun. @jetwhine.bsky.social shows up just when you least expect it! www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/...

Airline Pilot Reviews Emergency Landings In Movies & TV

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 17

Our guest is a retired USMC fighter pilot who flew the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 and served as a Training Officer at TOPGUN. We also talk with an attorney who participated in the recent hearing where the DOJ asked the judge to drop the Boeing criminal charge. An exciting episode! bit.ly/3IuW35J

864 Jet Fighter Pilot - Airplane Geeks Podcast

Learning leadership with a retired fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor, Boeing fined for safety violations, St. Louis strike, air turbulence incident, and an aerospace hub at a former Air Force Base.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 16

The first customer delivery of a Jetson One. Would you fly this? I am both intrigued and terrified, but I think I'd do it. -max youtu.be/uWdhMVkeDeQ?...

Jetson ONE - Palmer Luckey's First Flight and Delivery

YouTube video by Jetson

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 15

Is streaming content on a flight just as allowable as streaming on the ground? Maybe not... runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/apex...

Studios warn airlines: don't bypass content rights in flight - Runway Girl

APEX and studios have issued a warning to airlines: no major streaming service explicitly permits inflight access. Rights must be honored.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 13

This falls under the new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP): www.investors.archer.com/news/news-de...

Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities

In June, President Trump signed an Executive Order to accelerate next-generation aviation technologies—this Order included the establishment of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) Under the eIP...

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Please feel free to share this message: nkr.org/XQZ327

David Vanderhoof Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Some are saying the ADS-B signal loss was likely the result of entering an area of poor reception in the Utah mountains. Always look for the simplest explanation first. But who knows?

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 10

This week, we talk with a former Senior Counsel on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about aviation policy and oversight. It's a good look at how Washington works. bit.ly/46jj0AV

863 How Washington Works - Airplane Geeks Podcast

How Washington works with a former Senate staffer, Swift Fuels unleaded avgas, Solicitation for Air Traffic Control Integrator Contract, EMAS, carrier qualifications, the Boeing strike.

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Sep 9

NATO published video of the recent Baltic counter-drone exercise in Latvia. Footage includes shots of new counter-drone technologies and an interview with a senior NATO scientist who talked about the rapidly evolving drone and counter-drone fight in Ukraine. www.natomultimedia.tv/app/asset/72...

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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Ah, thanks for the update. I hadn't seen that. -max

Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sad news about ICON founder Kirk Hawkins, who died in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps. A Chinese company currently owns ICON. generalaviationnews.com/2025/08/21/i...