The impact of the government shutdown, how it will take time to resolve when 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:

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:

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

The NAHF announced the 7 outstanding individuals selected for induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame with the Class of 2026.

You’d think airport systems would be hardened against these attacks. -max

This week, we talk with Russ Niles, editor-in-chief of the new https://t.co/Mr7Z22SojT aviation news service. Have a look and sign up for their free newsletter.

Our guest is a retired USMC fighter pilot who flew the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, and F-35 and was a Training Officer at TOPGUN. Also, an attorney who participated in the recent hearing where the DOJ asked the judge to drop the #Boeing criminal charge.

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.

Good roundtable this week with Chris Manno, James Albright, and Erin Applebaum on aviation safety and culture. What needs to change?

This week, we talk with the Chief Revenue Officer of Purple and the Airport Director of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) about using airport WiFi solutions and interactive maps to add value to the traveler experience.

In a tell-it-like-it-is conversation, Scott Hamilton, Founder and Managing Director of Leeham News talks about what OEMs are actually developing for next-generation aircraft and engines, industry 2050 carbon goals, the supply chain, and Boeing’s path back.

How do large amateur rockets that reach altitudes of 45,000 feet (or higher) get launch authorization? How the impact on aviation is minimized? We talk to the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association about the International Rocket Engineering Competition.

The 2025 report from the Boeing Chief Aerospace Safety Officer:

The UAV Digest podcast is relaunching as UAV News Talk with David Vanderhoof and Max Trescott. The new NTSB News Talk podcast offers discussions of aircraft accidents and investigations. Hosted by Rob Mark and Max Trescott. Look for both in your favorite podcast player.

The Vulcanair V1 trainer will be built in a new US manufacturing facility and offered as an affordable option for flight training schools through a lease program. We talk with Steve Pope, the Vulcanair NA Director of Communications.

An Aviation Week complimentary webinar "AI in Aerospace: Looking Beyond the HAIpe" April 24, 2025. AI impact on design, real-world applications, industry reactions, near-term use cases, applications not yet mature.

In #742 we talk with @Condor_America Director of Sales about the airline’s plans for the North American market. Also, the FAA Aviation Safety Summit, Russian fighters v. MQ-9 Reaper, CVR recording time, lap infant ban:

#734 with Grand Dames of Aviation founder and board chairman. Also, @Boeing/@NASA Transonic Truss-Braced Wing airliner, judge orders Boeing arraignment, @swapapilots strike vote, JFK runway incursion, Australia Desk report, 2023 Seattle Aerospace BBQ. https://t.co/uBSPtKIA9o

In #733: The NOTAM outage and subsequent ground stop, why Amazon Air is selling cargo capacity, the runway incursion at JFK, the Airbus automated emergency diversion system, and an Australia News Desk report. https://t.co/JRhJOYf2XS

#732 with Cabin air management technology from Pexco Aerospace, AD for A220 engines, terrible ground crew accident, Southwest meltdown, airport without fuel, happy pets, giveaway winners, AusDesk. https://t.co/GjMqCx76Va