# faa (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover faa. Page: Feed: --- ## [905 Li-ion Thermal Runaway](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/08/19/904-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2026-debrief-2/) _2026-08-19 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ Li-ion thermal runaways in aircraft cabins, Ryanair engine blade-out accident, two planes with the same flight number at the same airport at the same time, Marine One and commercial operations at DCA, Air India crash report update, Boeing 737 Max crack inspections, hiring gamers to become air traffic controllers, and the Heart Aerospace X1 battery-electric demonstrator first flight. Aviation News… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/905_Li-ion_Thermal_Runaways.mp3) ## [350 - Scott McCartney with Delta CEO Ed Bastian. Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/350-mccartney-bastian) _2026-08-19 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Scott McCartney with Delta CEO Ed Bastian. Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt. Also: Leadership changes at American Airlines - is it enough? The two American #2482 flights; Apollo to acquire EasyJet; Additions to AA & SWA Boards of Directors; European passport control delays; Listener Q: Did the AA Board make a mistake? [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383718529-airlinesconfidential-350-mccartney-bastian.mp3) ## [Episode 211: Caadooyin wanaagsan ku beddel caadooyinka xun xun](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halwo-ali/episodes/Episode-211-Caadooyin-wanaagsan-ku-beddel-caadooyinka-xun-xun-e3nhdcp) _2026-08-17 · Halwo Ali · Halwo Ali: Life coach:🌟 Life Coach | Podcaster | Speaker 🎙 200+ Episodes of “Halwo Ali: Life Coach_ MARKA AAD CAADOOYIN WANAAGSAN ABUURANAYSID WAA IN AAD MARKA HORE CAADOOYINKAAGA OO DHAN QORTAA [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11919c48/podcast/play/124351321/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F430017334-44100-2-ab68ef5950f9b.mp3) ## [EPISODE 210: MAAREENTA CODKA MADAX](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halwo-ali/episodes/EPISODE-210-MAAREENTA-CODKA-MADAX-e3nff6v) _2026-08-16 · Halwo Ali · Halwo Ali: Life coach:🌟 Life Coach | Podcaster | Speaker 🎙 200+ Episodes of “Halwo Ali: Life Coach_ WAXAA JIRA FEKRADA SI JOOGTA AH DAQIIQADKASTA MASKAXDA U SOO DEYSO. FEKRADAHAAS WAXAY KUGU SOO DHACAAN SIDA COD WAX KUU SHEEGAYO. WAXAA LA YIRAHADAA CODKA MADAXA [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11919c48/podcast/play/124287647/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F429932521-44100-2-6bea9dcda5cd.mp3) ## [Drone News: DARPA's Lift Challenge, Drone Defibrillator Saves Man, FCC Weighs Banning DJI Drones](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-DARPAs-Lift-Challenge--Drone-Defibrillator-Saves-Man--FCC-Weighs-Banning-DJI-Drones-e3ncepm) _2026-08-14 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have three stories for you this week: DARPA hands out half prizes as a conventional helicopter wins the Lift Challenge, a drone delivered defibrillator saves a man's life in Sweden, and the FCC weighs banning DJI drones that are already approved and sold in America. Let's get to it. DARPA's Lift Challenge wrapped up in Dayton, Ohio, and the winner wasn't… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/124188918/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429800876-44100-2-dc2981c319a0b.m4a) ## [DLD 600-1: The Re-Naritaing](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/08/13/dld-600-1-the-re-naritaing/) _2026-08-13 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Is there money to be made for US airlines in Asia? And is Narita the place to find it? Plus upgrade changes, a buyout, and some non-gambling engagement. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD599.mp3) ## [904 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Debrief](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/08/12/904-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2026-debrief/) _2026-08-12 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026: interviews with Cirrus, Joby, the Seaplane Pilots Association, Skyfly, Factory Direct Models, SarahNautics, Samaritan Aviation, and Goodyear. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Interviews Hillel and Brian attended AirVenture this year. It was Brian’s first time, while Hillel has returned many times. Both recorded the following interviews: Ivy McIver , Executive Director,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/904_EAA_AirVenture_Oshkosh_2026_Debrief.mp3) ## [349 - Scott McCartney with Jay Sorensen, CEO, IdeaWorks: Ancillary Revenue in Depth](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/349-scott-mccartney-with-jay) _2026-08-12 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Scott McCartney with Jay Sorensen, CEO, IdeaWorks Company: Ancillary Revenue in Depth. Bag fees, Seat options, co-branded credit cards, lounges, and more. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379546683-airlinesconfidential-349-scott-mccartney-with-jay.mp3) ## [Drone News: World Cup Drone Seizures, Drones Ground Wildfire Aircraft, FAA $9M Grant, DoorDash Air](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-World-Cup-Drone-Seizures--Drones-Ground-Wildfire-Aircraft--FAA-9M-Grant--DoorDash-Air-e3n1hi9) _2026-08-07 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have four stories for you this week: the FIFA World Cup drone crackdown wraps up with more than 700 seizures, wildfire drones ground firefighting aircraft in Spokane 26 times in just three days, the FAA rolls out a 9 million dollar inspection grant that barely covers the DJI ban fallout, and DoorDash becomes a certified drone airline. Let's get to it. The US… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/123831305/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F429304078-44100-2-67bae0814a86.m4a) ## [DLD 600: Live at PTF PDX](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/08/06/dld-600-live-at-ptf-pdx/) _2026-08-06 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ A special episode this week, recorded live at the Points Travel Festival in Portland. We've got the usual news bits, of course, but also an interactive portion with the audience. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD600.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/12h24hu3Wpnt) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [903 oneworld Alliance](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/08/05/903-oneworld-alliance/) _2026-08-05 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ We speak with a one world Alliance VP about airline alliances in general, and one world in particular. In the news: a mid-air near miss at Atlanta, NTSB and families call on Congress to act on the DCA accident recommendations, a civilian plane crash and military GPS jamming, adaptive-cycle jet engines and sixth-generation combat aircraft, and the unleaded avgas transition plan. Guest Roger… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/903_oneworld_Alliance.mp3) ## [348 - Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan. Guest: Dr. Jeremy Stone, CEO, EERO Group](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/348-jeremy-stone) _2026-08-05 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan. Guest: Dr. Jeremy Stone, CEO, EERO Group ( www.eero.nexus/direct ) Also: JetBlue, Frontier report numbers; JetZero to receive $3B; Spirit's former HQ sold; A look at On Time Performance stats courtesy of Cirium; Listener Q's on operations at gates at ORD. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2375025605-airlinesconfidential-348-jeremy-stone.mp3) ## [Drone News: FCC Drone Exemptions, Axon Vision x Parazero, Avalanche Triggering Drones](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-FCC-Drone-Exemptions--Axon-Vision-x-Parazero--Avalanche-Triggering-Drones-e3mnlgn) _2026-07-31 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have three stories for you this week: two more drones just got exemptions from the FCC's foreign drone ban, Axon Vision and ParaZero team up on a new non-destructive counter-drone system, and the FAA approves a drone system that can trigger avalanches on purpose. Let's get to it. The FCC just granted Conditional Approval to two more drone systems. That's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/123507671/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428869097-44100-2-5c477affdada1.m4a) ## [DLD 598: Signed, Slashed, and Split](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/07/30/dld-598-signed-slashed-and-split/) _2026-07-30 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Deals signed, routes slashed, and splitting services in a couple different and interesting ways have us talking this week. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD598.mp3) ## [902 Volunteer Pilots and ANR Headsets](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/07/29/902-volunteer-pilots-and-anr-headsets/) _2026-07-29 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ Volunteer pilot groups delivering service through aviation, and the origins of ANR headsets. Guests Hillel Glazer represented Airplane Geeks at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 and recorded conversations with a number of people. In this episode, we have two of his interviews. Mark Hanson, President of the Air Care Alliance, Mark Hanson is the President of the Air Care Alliance , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/902_Volunteer_Pilots_ANR_Headsets.mp3) ## [347 - Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan. Guest: Greg Anderson, CEO, Allegiant Travel Company](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/347-greg-anderson-allegiant) _2026-07-29 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan. Guest: Greg Anderson, CEO, Allegiant Travel Company. Plus: Farnborough Air Show's military focus; Thoughts from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh; SWA, United, Alaska, American reports numbers; JetBlue wins bid for former Spirit gates at LGA. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369395064-airlinesconfidential-347-greg-anderson-allegiant.mp3) ## [Drone News: Drone Pilot Faces Charges, Possible Ban on Drone Imports, NPPA Pushes Back on 2209](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-Drone-Pilot-Faces-Charges--Possible-Ban-on-Drone-Imports--NPPA-Pushes-Back-on-2209-e3mevid) _2026-07-24 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have 3 stories for you this week: a Colorado drone pilot facing federal charges after grounding wildfire aircraft, a possible US ban on imports of some “military-grade” drones, and the National Press Photographers Association pushing back on the FAA's Section 2209 rule. Let's get to it. This week Pilot Institute is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/123223053/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428485783-44100-2-46a3e178a2177.m4a) ## [DLD 597: Understanding Newark](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/07/23/dld-597-understanding-newark/) _2026-07-23 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Is there a secret to making Newark Airport an esay travel experience? If anyone knows it is United's station manager, John Gooda, our guest on this week's show. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD597.mp3) ## [346 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/346-mccartney-munoz) _2026-07-22 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz. Topics: More earnings news. A deeper dive into fare data - current fares vs 10 years ago; Investors showing more interest in airlines; A look at the current state of industry competition. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365246715-airlinesconfidential-346-mccartney-munoz.mp3) ## [Drone News: FCC Proposes Fines, SFPD Feed Exposed, BRINC Raises $125M, Drones Fly Defibrillators](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-FCC-Proposes-Fines--SFPD-Feed-Exposed--BRINC-Raises-125M--Drones-Fly-Defibrillators-e3m5pfo) _2026-07-17 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, we have four stories for you this week: the FCC fines eight alleged DJI front companies for stonewalling investigators, an SFPD Skydio drone feed exposed live on the open internet for six months, BRINC raises 125 million dollars, and Duke Health drones now fly defibrillators to real calls. Let's get to it. First up, the FCC has proposed 25,000 dollar fines… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/122921912/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428075960-44100-2-242c55b4d045f.m4a) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y5UQYZPP7dcV) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [DLD 596: Busted, Basic, and A Buyout](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/07/16/dld-596-busted-basic-and-a-buyout/) _2026-07-16 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Ups and downs for Boeing this week, plus some FAA issues, a buyout, and an unexpected partnership. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD596.mp3) ## [901 Marine One](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/07/15/901-marine-one/) _2026-07-15 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ New Sikorsky Marine One helicopters damage the White House lawn, the airports renamed for U.S. presidents, airline consolidation, DCA crash safety recommendations, controversy over ADS-B In regulations, Air France and Airbus manslaughter verdict, passengers sue Delta over turbulence injuries, a Ryanair window ruptures, and a seaplane makes a hard landing in New York’s East River. Also, interviews… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/901_Marine_One.mp3) ## [345 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/345-scott-maya) _2026-07-15 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ This week: Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman. Topics: The fate of EasyJet - Apollo tops Castlelake offer; Earnings season starts with Delta, huge fuel cost increases, refinery income; Tribute to aviator Wally Funk; Thoughts on Delta's new Basic Business Class options; Anko van der Werff appointed CEO at Air Canada; Listener input on post-event audio recordings, Avelo adding routes at… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360590640-airlinesconfidential-345-scott-maya.mp3) ## [Drone News: FBI Seizes Over 600 Drones, DJI M400 Parachute, $100,000 Prize for Mach 1 RC Airplane](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-FBI-Seizes-Over-600-Drones--DJI-M400-Parachute--100-000-Prize-for-Mach-1-RC-Airplane-e3lsbad) _2026-07-10 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have three stories for you this week: the FBI seizes over 600 drones at World Cup venues, DJI releases M400 Parachute, and Boom Supersonic offers a $100,000 prize for a Mach 1 RC airplane. Let's get to it. First up, the FBI has seized more than 600 drones flying in restricted airspace around FIFA World Cup 2026 venues. This is a massive number, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/122612493/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F427660845-44100-2-360cad17f4267.m4a) ## [DLD 595: North Country](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/07/09/dld-595-north-country/) _2026-07-09 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Fozz is off on a grand adventure this week, headed to the far north of Canada. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD595.mp3) ## [900 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Preview](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/07/08/900-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2026-preview/) _2026-07-08 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ What to expect at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 and an interview with the Manager of Onsite Learning at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum. Also, how L3Harris converted the Qatari-gifted 747 into Air Force One, the Cirrus TRAC10, window seat lawsuits, a rule change to allow supersonic flight over the United States, and an update on Boom Supersonic’s strategy for its self-developed… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/900_EAA_AirVenture_Oshkosh_2026_Preview.mp3) ## [Drone News: Warning on Armed Police Drones, Reported Drone Strike Over JFK, Part 107 TFR Violations](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-Warning-on-Armed-Police-Drones--Reported-Drone-Strike-Over-JFK--Part-107-TFR-Violations-e3lja7t) _2026-07-03 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the EFF warns about armed police drones, a JetBlue pilot reports a drone strike at 3,000 feet over JFK, another JFK “drone sighting” turns out to be normal operations, and lastly, we gotta talk about those World Cup TFR violations. First up this week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, or EFF, is warning that… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/122316477/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F12d089c7-e36b-0523-f486-330adcd792f9.mp3) ## [DLD 594: Widget Watch](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/07/02/dld-594-widget-watch/) _2026-07-02 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ I dunno…but it seems like lots of Delta news, plus some other idiocy this week [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD594.mp3) ## [899 PWM Airport Director](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/07/01/899-pwm-airport-director/) _2026-07-01 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ An airport director discusses air service and passenger growth, airport expansion, ATC impacts, and the implementation of a new RNP approach. In the news: DCA changes may increase the likelihood of helicopter-on-helicopter collisions, Collaborative Combat Aircraft airframers are selected while mission autonomy software is decoupled, Canada and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), harmonizing… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/899_PWM_Airport_Director.mp3) ## [344 - Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman. Guest: Joerg Eberhart, CEO, ITA Airways](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/344-dave-hilfman-joerg-eberhart) _2026-07-01 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman. Guest: Joerg Eberhart, CEO, ITA Airways. Also: Two go-arounds at Boston Logan; GAO report issued on airfares indicates strong competition persists; Aviation Week Boeing and Airbus CEO interviews reveal two very different outlooks; Improved ATC system starts taking shape; Listener Q: How to compete in CLT. Happy July 4th! Next episode: July 15th. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350597769-airlinesconfidential-344-dave-hilfman-joerg-eberhart.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rqqwWMO3UG38) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Drone News: Skydio's No-Weapons Pledge, Avata 2 Disarms Suspect, FBI Seizes Over 300 Drones](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-Skydios-No-Weapons-Pledge--Avata-2-Disarms-Suspect--FBI-Seizes-Over-300-Drones-e3l9pu3) _2026-06-26 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week, Skydio's CEO walks back their no-weapons pledge, a Sacramento Sheriff uses a DJI Avata 2 to disarm a suspect, and the FBI seizes over 300 drones at World Cup stadiums. Let's get to it. First up this week, Skydio CEO Adam Bry recently went on The Verge's Decoder podcast and made a statement distancing the company from… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/122004867/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2F426846700-44100-2-6f86a6ebc4a44.m4a) ## [DLD 592: Coffee Talk](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/06/25/dld-592-coffee-talk/) _2026-06-25 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Talk amongst yourselves; I'll give you a topic: These three so-called "points hoarders" goofballs are bad at hoarding and rarely have a point. Discuss! [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD592.mp3) ## [898 Heart Aerospace Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/06/24/898-heart-aerospace-hybrid-electric-regional-aircraft/) _2026-06-24 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ The CEO of Heart Aerospace describes the development of a hybrid-electric 30-seat regional commercial aircraft. In the news, a near miss at Boston Logan between a landing Delta Air Lines flight and a departing American Airlines flight, NASA’s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program, Canada’s purchase of F-35A fighters and possibly Saab Gripens, and Canada’s… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/898_Heart_Aerospace.mp3) ## [343 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/343-mccartney-cassotis) _2026-06-24 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis. Topics: Prix Versailles names Pittsburgh International among world's most beautiful airports, praises biophilic design; Thoughts from IATA Transport Summit on backordered aircraft, passenger compensation; Issues around E261; European bag fee confusion; Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori bans crew drinking on layovers; Hawaiian cuts… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344833059-airlinesconfidential-343-mccartney-cassotis.mp3) ## [Drone News: Chinese Toy Drones, Walmart x Wing Drone Delivery, Man Fires BB Gun at DFR Drone](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-Chinese-Toy-Drones--Walmart-x-Wing-Drone-Delivery--Man-Fires-BB-Gun-at-DFR-Drone-e3l03jh) _2026-06-19 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: the FCC opens the door for Chinese toy drones but with a massive catch, Walmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery, and a Lee County DFR drone gets shot at with a BB gun. Let's get to it. First up this week, the FCC just announced they will allow new models of Chinese "toy drones" to be imported into the US. But… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/121687089/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F426421395-44100-2-4b9b977e1a163.m4a) ## [DLD 591: Come Hang With Us](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/06/18/dld-591-come-hang-with-us/) _2026-06-18 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Singapore? Bangkok? Lisbon? Portland? All are options to hang with the DLD crew this year, with the Portland event just a few weeks away. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD591.mp3) ## [897 U.S. Aircraft Supporting NATO](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/06/17/897-us-aircraft-supporting-nato/) _2026-06-17 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ The U.S. plans to reduce the number of aircraft for NATO operations, another A-10 lifeline appears, and discussions about restarting C-17 production. Also, owner-produced airplane parts, airport weirdos, a new album from Speed Brake Armed, how the NTSB uses audio spectrograms, lying flat on a broken Polaris seat, and Roman Numerals. Aviation News US Plans Major Cut to Fighter Jets, Warships for… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/897_US_Aircraft_Supporting_NATO.mp3) ## [342 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host and Guest Chris Chiames](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/342-chris-chiames) _2026-06-17 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host and Guest Chris Chiames. Topics: The complexity of the Cruise Industry vs Airlines, Working for legendary CEOs. Plus: News from the IATA World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro; Consumers changing views on travel; Scott Kirby continues to talk about an American takeover; A difficult day at Chicago's ORD; Listener input on FAA safety inspection programs,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2340568415-airlinesconfidential-342-chris-chiames.mp3) ## [Drone News: World Cup NOTAMs, Helicopter Dodges Unauthorized Drone, AirData x LeoSight](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotinstitute/episodes/Drone-News-World-Cup-NOTAMs--Helicopter-Dodges-Unauthorized-Drone--AirData-x-LeoSight-e3kkd5i) _2026-06-12 · Pilot Institute · Drone News Update_ Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. First, the FAA adds a new DHS authorization path for World Cup NOTAMs, a firefighting helicopter in Utah dodges an unauthorized drone, and AirData and LeoSight team up to bring live drone data to DFR programs. Let's get to it. First up this week, the FAA is modifying all of its FIFA World Cup 2026 drone NOTAMs to add… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2a45d2b8/podcast/play/121303666/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425906382-44100-2-c1c6c9ce52ee7.m4a) ## [DLD 590: An Unexpected Diversion](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/06/11/dld-590-an-unexpected-diversion/) _2026-06-11 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ The industry gathered in Rio to discuss its future, and things are awfully murky right now. Plus an update on the UA 764 incident at EWR, lounges, dynamic award pricing, and more. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD590.mp3) ## [341 - Guest: Glen Hauenstein, Fmr. President, Delta Air Lines](https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/341-glen-hauenstein-fmr-pres-delta) _2026-06-10 · Airlines Confidential Podcast_ Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt & Host Scott McCartney, with Glen Hauenstein, Fmr. President, Delta Air Lines. Also: A look beyond the public press release on leadership shakeup at Southwest & SWA's corporate culture; Report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization conference in NYC; Listener input: Bipartisan praise for FAA Administrator, Bryan Bedford; Thoughts on redundant Texas airports. Bonus… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2336198279-airlinesconfidential-341-glen-hauenstein-fmr-pres-delta.mp3) ## [DLD 589: BoB-ing Around](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/06/04/dld-589-bob-ing-around/) _2026-06-04 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ One of the last free meals is gone for US travelers. Plus inflight internet shifts, new walkways, and some really, really stupid comments (but other people this time, in addition to ours!). [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD589.mp3) ## [896 Sonex Aviation LLC](http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2026/06/03/896-sonex-aviation-llc/) _2026-06-03 · Airplane Geeks Podcast_ Our guest purchased the assets of planemaker Sonex and restarted the company. In the news, Customs and Border Protection officers at airports, Eclipse 500 spare parts availability, a Spitfire kit plane, recreating cockpit voice recorder audio from spectrograms, and a new website to track ATC modernization progress. Guest Stephen Osborne is the owner and founder of Top Aviation Services and the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aviation/media.blubrry.com/aviation/content.blubrry.com/aviation/896_Sonex_Aviation.mp3) ## [DLD 588: An Hour with Ed](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/05/28/dld-588-an-hour-with-ed/) _2026-05-28 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ New hubs in Florida, and other interesting ideas, with guest Ed Pizza. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD588.mp3) ## [DLD 587: Buyouts, Compromises, and Questionable Decisions](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/05/21/dld-587-buyouts-compromises-and-questionable-decisions/) _2026-05-21 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ The dust is settling on some legal scuffles and uncertain route futures, with more than one foil hat consideration in play. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD587.mp3) ## [DLD 586: No Pentium Jokes Allowed](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/05/14/dld-586-no-pentium-jokes-allowed/) _2026-05-14 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Big news out of Canada, wine country, and routes changing to backfill the Spirit collapse, among other things. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD586.mp3) ## [DLD 585: Mileage Running Again](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/05/07/dld-585-mileage-running-again/) _2026-05-07 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Stephan and Fozz are out on a mileage run this week, talking shop along the way. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD585.mp3) ## [DLD 584: Too much chatter](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/04/30/dld-584-too-much-chatter/) _2026-04-30 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Just the usual amount of chatter from us, mostly about way more chatter in the market than is typical. And, perhaps, some of which should settle down. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD584.mp3) ## [DLD 583: In Search of Better Seats](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/04/23/dld-583-in-search-of-better-seats/) _2026-04-23 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Doors or not? Herringbone or staggered? These and other design decisions can have a lasting impact for passengers and airlines, two of which announced new cabins last week. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD583.mp3) ## [DLD 582: Planten un Blomen](https://moredotsmorelines.com/2026/04/16/dld-582-planten-un-blomen/) _2026-04-16 · Seth Miller · Dots, Lines & Destinations_ Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 is a wrap, and we've got a report from Hamburg recapping all the fun bits about new seats and screens and more. [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/PointsHoarder.com_Podcasts/Episodes/DLD582.mp3)