AvTalk Episode 291: They strike on

What this episode covers

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces a $6 billion third quarter loss, while the company’s striking machinists reject the latest contract offer, sending negotiators back to work. A close call in Austin as TCAS comes to the rescue, while Indian airlines deal with a spate of hoax bomb threats. Frontier and Spirit could revive merger talks and it was a terrible week to taxi an aircraft at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Boeing’s third quarter earnings * Boeing CEO statement on third quarter earnings * TCAS saves the day in Austin * Indian airlines facing hoax bomb threats * ULD container wedged in Japan Airlines 747, 2009 * FAA “powered lift” final rule and Medium post * Final Qantas 717 flight * Final CSA Czech Airlines flight 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. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode.