irbus chief test pilot Malcolm Ridley On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Malcolm Ridley, Airbus’ Chief test pilot to learn more about what exactly a test pilot...
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October 2021
What to expect when Greenland’s new airports open in 2024
In addition to taking various flights and hanging out on a helicopter and at a mine with Air Greenland’s CEO, I also spent some time in Greenland’s capital Nuuk....
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AvTalk Episode 124: Get out your smelling salts
On this episode of AvTalk, the 737 MAX begins recertification flights in China, US airlines weigh vaccine mandates, and the law of unintended consequences hits airlines in the nose....
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AvTalk Episode 123: Cockpit Casual with Steve Giordano
On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back Steve Giordano of Jet Test and Transport to talk about his new YouTube series Cockpit Casual, which showcases the bizarre world...
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AvTalk Episode 122: Everything you need to know about eVTOL aircraft
On this episode of AvTalk, we sit down with Elan Head, editorial director of eVTOL.com to get a primer on the world of electric vertical take off and landing...
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The Aviation Situation in Afghanistan
Since last weekend the situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated rapidly. Kabul Airport has been the focus of evacuation and repatriation efforts. Meanwhile, civil aviation has slowed to a trickle....
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AvTalk Episode 125: Chaos in Kabul
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the rapidly devolving situation in Kabul, Afghanistan. And Ned Russell joins us to discuss his reporting on how airlines feel about the...
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AvTalk Episode 126: The Kabul Airlift
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the ongoing Kabul Airlift, the activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet by the US Department of Defense and the other commercial...
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AvTalk Episode 127: Getting into the boxes business
On this episode of AvTalk, the Kabul Airlift ends and the last US military aircraft leaves Afghanistan after a 20 year war Emirates brings forward its final A380 delivery....
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AvTalk Episode 128: The Raccoon Returns
On this episode of AvTalk, the Raccoon returns! Plus, the FAA is keeping Virgin Galactic grounded, and the list of places the MAX can fly gets longer. Welcome back...
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