The episode reviews recent aviation safety incidents, including the preventable DCA mid‑air collision highlighted by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, a JetBlue A320 software glitch lawsuit against Airbus, and investigations into an Air India 787 fuel‑control switch issue, a United 777 turbulence injury, and the Toronto CRJ‑900 crash. It also covers industry news such as American Airlines CEO Robert Isom’s morale‑boosting staff message, the FAA’s new merit‑based pilot‑hiring mandate, Southwest’s investor shake‑up and attendant baggage‑bin controversy, and a record‑breaking year for Portland International Jetport. Finally, the hosts report from the Singapore Airshow, featuring an interview with Bell’s Australian country manager.
In this episode, Mike Busch, founder and CEO of Savvy Aviation, makes the case that general aviation is over‑maintained and advocates a shift to on‑condition, reliability‑centered maintenance to save owners time and money while easing mechanic workload. He outlines the...