AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well

What this episode covers

On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor group trying to replace Southwest Airlines’ board of directors and top management unveils its list of candidates for the board. There’s a battle among low cost carriers brewing in… Connecticut? And the FAA says check your 787 pilot seats for missing button covers. Helpful links for this episode * Boeing grounds 777X fleet after failure of key engine mounting structure — The Air Current * Elliott Management Group’s full list of proposed Southwest Airlines directors Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to AvTalk! 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. Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode .

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