AvTalk Episode 169: It was a hit and run

On this episode of AvTalk, a RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami, JetBlue puts up more money for Spirit, the first 100% SAF flight, and Laurence Hambrook, Flightradar24’s product team lead joins us for a sneak peek at what’s coming up next. RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami A RED Air MD-82 suffered a landing gear collapse and slid off the runway in Miami. Then, while the plane was on fire, passengers stopped to get their luggage before evacuating. JetBlue sweetens its Spirit offer With its latest offer JetBlue seems to take front runner status for acquiring Spirit Airlines. First 100% SAF flight lands in Stockholm BRA, ATR, and NESTE completed the first 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight in a commercial aircraft this week. What’s coming next from Flightradar24 Flightradar24 product team lead Laurence Hambrook joins the show to offer a sneak peek at what’s coming next. More flight cuts Airlines and airports in Europe and the United States are cutting flights—again. As lines operational difficulties continue to mount more airlines are taking an axe to their schedules. ITA’s hit and run In a bizarre tale of miscommunication, an ITA Airways A330 struck an Air France 777 and then departed New York without so much as leaving a note. Let us know what you think (and let your friends know too!) Thank you so much for listening! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next. Read a transcript of Episode 169