Airplane Geeks podcast
@airplanegeeks.bsky.social
The weekly aviation podcast that aims to educate and inform you, explore and expand your passion for aviation, and entertain you a little along the way. Podcasting since 2008. AirplaneGeeks.com
The Air Current provides good information on the A320 situation: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Solar flare vulnerability in A320 software forces emergency action by airlines
Three-hour fix may cause widespread disruption during Thanksgiving travel period
theaircurrent.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Air Current provides good information on the A320 situation: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
“Intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls” on some A320 series aircraft, says Airbus. Precautionary AOT issued, emergency AD to come from EASA. www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
Airbus update on A320 Family precautionary fleet action
Analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical. Read more.
www.airbus.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“Intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls” on some A320 series aircraft, says Airbus. Precautionary AOT issued, emergency AD to come from EASA. www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...
We had a conversation with the Captain of an A380 that experienced an uncontained engine failure, which took out many of the plane's systems. It has been described as "Apollo 13 but with passengers." bit.ly/48hhdyx
871 QF32 A380 Uncontained Engine Failure - Airplane Geeks Podcast
A380 uncontained engine failure, ATC shutdown pay and bonus, UPS Flight 2976, RFI for new ATC system, flyer attire, airport security and Real ID.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We had a conversation with the Captain of an A380 that experienced an uncontained engine failure, which took out many of the plane's systems. It has been described as "Apollo 13 but with passengers." bit.ly/48hhdyx
The DARPA Lift Challenge offers $6.5 million in prizes to incentivize teams (university researchers, garage innovators, industry) to develop unmanned vertical-lift aircraft capable of lifting more than four times their own weight. Info in Dec 4 webinar. www.darpa.mil/research/cha...
www.darpa.mil
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The DARPA Lift Challenge offers $6.5 million in prizes to incentivize teams (university researchers, garage innovators, industry) to develop unmanned vertical-lift aircraft capable of lifting more than four times their own weight. Info in Dec 4 webinar. www.darpa.mil/research/cha...
At first, I thought AI was a parlor trick. But as time has gone by, the capabilities of AI have advanced tremendously. -max www.cirium.com/thoughtcloud...
www.cirium.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
At first, I thought AI was a parlor trick. But as time has gone by, the capabilities of AI have advanced tremendously. -max www.cirium.com/thoughtcloud...
This outstanding video will teach you how a jet engine works, metallurgy, why countries without the requisite technology struggle to develop an indigenous jet engine capability, and a lot more. youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?... #avgeek
Why Don’t Jet Engines Melt?
YouTube video by Veritasium
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This outstanding video will teach you how a jet engine works, metallurgy, why countries without the requisite technology struggle to develop an indigenous jet engine capability, and a lot more. youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?... #avgeek
After thrust link redesign, Boeing says 777X EIS on target for 2027. www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Airliner Will Be Worth the Wait | AIN
777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch
www.ainonline.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
After thrust link redesign, Boeing says 777X EIS on target for 2027. www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
The question is, how long will it take for the system to recover? www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/u...
FAA ends emergency order mandating flight reductions at 40 airports during government shutdown, officials say | CNN
Flight reductions at 40 airports mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this month are set to come to end Monday morning, according to a joint statement from United States Transportat...
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
The question is, how long will it take for the system to recover? www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/u...
After FAA approval for Boeing to increase monthly B737 production to 42, the company says it's too early to push for 47. That sounds wise to me. -max www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
After FAA approval for Boeing to increase monthly B737 production to 42, the company says it's too early to push for 47. That sounds wise to me. -max www.reuters.com/business/aer...
This week, we look at the impact of the government shutdown and how it will take time to resolve even when the funding resumes, aircraft cabin pressurization, which airports are the oldest, United F/A contract priorities, a little history of the Blue Angels C-130 Fat Albert, and more: bit.ly/3XoYnit
869 Government Shutdown - Airplane Geeks Podcast
Government shutdown impact, UPS MD-11 crash, Bombardier Global 8000, pilot testing, United F/A priorities, oldest airports, Fat Albert center wing box.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This week, we look at the impact of the government shutdown and how it will take time to resolve even when the funding resumes, aircraft cabin pressurization, which airports are the oldest, United F/A contract priorities, a little history of the Blue Angels C-130 Fat Albert, and more: bit.ly/3XoYnit
This piece on transitioning from the military to a civilian aviation career includes the @jetwhine.bsky.social story! nbaa.org/news/busines...
Vets Who Turned Military Experience Into Bizav Careers
Industry leaders share their stories on how America’s veterans can help fill business aviation’s looming workforce gap.
nbaa.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This piece on transitioning from the military to a civilian aviation career includes the @jetwhine.bsky.social story! nbaa.org/news/busines...
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Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward!
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Welcome to episode 119 of The Journey Is the Reward!
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
Get ready for a first-class ticket straight into the culinary and cocktail world of the skies! Brian takes you along as he walks and samples at the Airline Passenger Experience trade show. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social
The X-BAT seems like what SpaceX would develop if they were doing a loyal wingman drone. Vertical take off and landing with the thrust of a fighter engine using a vectoring thrust nozzle. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/shie...
Shield AI's X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive) - Breaking Defense
The announcement marks the first official partnership for GE on a drone wingman platform.
breakingdefense.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The X-BAT seems like what SpaceX would develop if they were doing a loyal wingman drone. Vertical take off and landing with the thrust of a fighter engine using a vectoring thrust nozzle. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/shie...
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🔴 UPS and FedEx have grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following the Kentucky crash last Tuesday. The trijet makes up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, the companies said.
📸: Scott A. Hartley
📸: Scott A. Hartley
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🔴 UPS and FedEx have grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following the Kentucky crash last Tuesday. The trijet makes up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet, the companies said.
📸: Scott A. Hartley
📸: Scott A. Hartley
Today’s press briefing, the last on-site briefing youtu.be/MmQLm0GRf88?...
JUST IN: NTSB Holds Press Briefing To Provide Updates On UPS Plane Crash At Louisville Airport
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today’s press briefing, the last on-site briefing youtu.be/MmQLm0GRf88?...
The capacity cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow, and phase in to reach 10% next week. www.cbsnews.com/news/list-40...
These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a pro...
www.cbsnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The capacity cuts are scheduled to start tomorrow, and phase in to reach 10% next week. www.cbsnews.com/news/list-40...
Crispy! www.wlky.com/article/ntsb...
NTSB releases photo of black box recovered from wreckage of UPS plane crash
We're getting a look at a potential key piece of evidence in figuring out what caused a UPS plane to catch fire and crash in Louisville.
www.wlky.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Crispy! www.wlky.com/article/ntsb...
NTSB statement: youtu.be/AScSKaERra4?...
Left engine of UPS plane separated during takeoff before deadly crash, NTSB says
YouTube video by CBS News
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
NTSB statement: youtu.be/AScSKaERra4?...
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Sunday in Baltimore! Details and tickets at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/prof... @webflite.bsky.social @aviationwire.bsky.social @aviationsafety.bsky.social @flightschools.bsky.social @avsource.bsky.social @airplanegeeks.bsky.social @umdphysics.bsky.social @jhuphysicsastro.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO
Talking E2 with Embraer & Virgin Australia (S02E023) – Plane Crazy Down Under
Looking at the world of aviation from an Australia / Pacific point of view
bit.ly
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
New PCDU episode with the VP Asia Pacific Commercial Aircraft at Embraer plus the GM of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, who are the first to operate the E190-E2 in Oz. All about the Embraer E2 series: bit.ly/4qM9gbO
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.
aviationweek.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I love this secret stuff. -max aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
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
airbasegeorgia.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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...
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.
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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.
