AvTalk Episode 318: “All the brain damage of buying a whole airline”

What this episode covers

On this week’s AvTalk, Indian airlines lose access to Pakistani airspace and gain a massive fuel bill. A massive power outage in Spain and Portugal affects millions of passengers, but airports keep moving. Newark falls victim to equipment outages again as Congress proposes $15 billion to modernize air traffic control. And JetBlue and United are said to be in talks about a proposed partnership that could see United back at JFK, but what form that partnership takes long-term is in the hands of United CEO Scott Kirby. And another major aerospace manufacturer lays out its plans for dealing with tariffs. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Indian airlines are routing around Pakistan * House Transport and Infrastructure Committee proposal for ATC modernization (relevant text begins on page 20) * Reuters: JetBlue and United in talks over partnership * Airbus’ announces agreement to acquire Spirit Aerosystems work packages * Air India taxiway takeoff final report * Jason’s 737-200 Rejected Takeoff   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.