AvTalk Episode 114: Shootin’ the Breeze

What this episode covers

On this episode of AvTalk, we try to fit in as many Breeze Airways puns as we can as Jason fills us in on the airline’s inaugural flight. We also take stock of the situation in Belarus and see where things stand now. Plus, Airbus is getting ready to ramp up A320 family production in a big way. Jason puts wind in his sails on the Breeze inaugural Jason took the inaugural Breeze Airways flight and it carried him aloft, but it didn’t sweep him off his feet. Update on the situation in Belarus We discuss the current status of the situation in Belarus, which airlines have changed routes, and how Belavia, the Belarusian airline is adapting to increased restrictions on where it can fly. Boeing meets the FAA Boeing has halted deliveries of the 787 again. It has also reached a settlement with the FAA and agreed to pay a $17 million fine related to unapproved sensors on the 737NG and 737 MAX and possibly non-conforming slat tracks on the 737 MAX. We dig into both issues. Airbus’ assembly lines getting ready to pick up speed Airbus is preparing its suppliers for a big jump in the number of A320 family aircraft it produces every month over the next 4 years. Sure seems like things are improving We look at some of the positive steps and data points we’ve seen this week that makes us think we’re moving in the right direction. The winglet thingy HiFly is preparing to test a wing-tip device designed by The Aircraft Performance Company on one of its A330s that is intended to reduce fuel consumption beyond a standard winglet. We’ll let you see for yourselves. Let us know what you think (and let your friends know) Thank you so much for listening! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next.