Drew is back from New Zealand and Australia and Doug is just off a triangle route, going from San Francisco to Tokyo to New York and back. We recap our trips and discuss:

Paris Olympics causes Delta and Air France financial losses.

Crowdstrike strikes the airlines.

Farnborough airshow orders.

Southwest Airlines low flying planes, seat assignments, and premium seating.

Doug going to Amsterdam next week and Drew’s back to Cessna 172 school.

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Drew made it to New Zealand but it wasn’t without some drama. Doug gives the 767 simulator a workout with some dangerours scenarios. We also discuss:

Carriers increase service to New Zealand from the US.

FAA grants Boeing a TIA (type inspection authorization) for the 777-9, giving it the green light for certification.

We compare the 777-9 to its predecessor, the 777-300ER.

Pan Am rising again? We talk about a new company trying to reimagine the legendary carrier.

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Joe, Drew's flight instructor, joins us to talk about teaching people to fly. His last lesson as a CFI happened to be Drew's solo flight! We discuss:

Drew's still on cloud 9 after soloing

What got Joe into aviation

Boeing pleads guilty of fraud

Lufthansa purchases 41% of ITA

TSA breaks a passenger screening record of over 3 million

Joe gives advice to prospective pilots

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