889 The Lost Joy of Flying
In this episode of Airplane Geeks, hosts Max Flight, Rob Mark, and Micah discuss the mounting challenges facing commercial aviation, from a strained air‑traffic‑control system and staffing shortages to soaring fuel costs and longer TSA lines. They examine recent news such as the suspension of special congressional fast‑track services by Delta amid the government shutdown, the LaGuardia runway collision involving an Air Canada jet, and the ongoing modernization effort for ATC. The conversation also touches on the Artemis II lunar mission and upcoming regulatory changes for flight schools, while Rob offers a pilot‑and‑journalist’s perspective on how these issues erode the joy of flying for everyday travelers.
886 Electric Aircraft
The episode covers several aviation news items, highlighted by Surf Air Mobility’s partnership with Beta Technologies to acquire 25 electric CETOL aircraft for inter‑island service in Hawaii and a planned maintenance hub, and Beta’s participation in a U.S. DOT fast‑track...
885 Aircraft Dispatcher
In this episode, Airplane Geeks sit down with airline dispatcher Mike Carrolls to explore how dispatchers manage disruptions—from weather and geopolitical events to space launches—that can scatter crews and aircraft across the network. Carrolls shares real‑world examples of chaos and...
882 Air Accident Updates
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...
881 On-Condition Maintenance for GA
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...