Airline Pilot Update
By Michael McCoy -FlightPod TV
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Podcast Description
The Airline Pilot Update provides an in depth look at news and information most relevant to Airline Crews. Produced by FlightPod.tv
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E067 | Update on Southwest's Emergency Landing -One in Five Pilots admits to sleeping inflight -Air Wisconsin ditches it's ASAP program -Aerotoxic Syndrome hits an American Airlines flight -A United A320 experiences a full electrical failure ; | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E066 | Bullet hole found in USAir 737 Obama threatens to veto FAA bill Bedbugs spreading on aircraft Two Southwest Pilots and a Controller suspended Sterling Global Holdings makes a bid to buy AMR Corp. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E065 | Mesa emerges from bankruptcy -American to issue $1 billion in debt -Oxygen masks removed from aircraft lavs -USAir employees to split $47 million -Southwest Airlines wants pilots | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E064 | Teachers Unions and their affect on PilotsOil surges higher ;The FAA and NTSB tangle over JSAPsA Delta 737 loses an engineDrug use linked to aircraft accidents | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E063 | United grounds it's 757s -Pinnacle profits take a hit ;-The passenger bill of rights may become law -Nano skin technology could cut costs -The FAA gives prediction on airline growth | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E062 | Close call between a 777 and 2 C-17s-Continental to cut 500 jobs-The FAA to upgrade some jetBlue planes-A look into unionizing TSA screeners-American Airlines to recall Flight Attendants | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E061 | TransStates to fly the MRJs -Private Screeners at airports out of the running -Republic Increases Delta flying - ;Allegiant soars in Q4 -Pilot Fatigue issue bogs down Capital Hill | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E060 | The end of Horizon as we know it -Southwest is in the money ;-United and American sue Chicago -A new low cost carrier takes flight -AirTran claims title of safest airline | 1/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E059 | USAir Pilots walk the line -Crude Oil and it's effects on earnings ;-Delta to replace aging fleet -The FAA routinely missing MX inspections -Chinese Airline could call Lambert Field home | 1/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E058 | -A look ahead to 2011-Spilled coffee brings down a 777-US Capital evacuated on pilot error ;-American Airlines battles travel sites-New aircraft skin could repel ice | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E057 | Loaded gun gets past TSAHawaiian Airlines looks to expandJetBlue fined $600,000 ;Alaska Mechanics gets a Tentative AgreementVirgin Atlantic and a merger | 12/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E056 | jetBlue shines in Zagat Survey -More possible cancellations of 787 orders -American Airlines 737 slides off runway -TSA chief addresses public outrage -A look at Airline financials ; | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E055 | 787 Fire caused by a misplaced toolUnited Pilots protest outsourced flyingVirgin America turns a profitThe FAA to set aircraft retirement age ;A pilot's commentary on the TSA | 11/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E054 | Dangers of Air Cargo2 Foot hole found in an American 757Flight Attendant UpdatesGulfstream International files Chapter 11 ;Pilot Shortage abroad | 11/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E053 | AirTran gets a Tentative Agreement ;- ExpressJet Pilot sues the TSA | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E052 | Virgin America named top US airlineNew leadership at ALPA ;Atlantic Southeast Mechanics form a unionNew laws for flight time under debate | 10/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E051 | American Airlines recalls 250 ; | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E050 | Southwest and Airtran to merge-Evergreen facing Fines ;-Atlantic Southeast CRJ makes emergency landing-United and Continental now one company. | 10/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E049 | FAA proposes new rest rulesUSAir Pilot's start protest ;Boeing calls for more pilotsAtlas Air fails to reach contract | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E048 | Comair Downsizing Fleet-AirTran fined $500,000 ;-Continental and United Pilots seek to end regional flying | 9/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E047 | -American Mechanics reject new contract-Alaska and Horizon sign a CPA-Delta pursues Oneworld carve outs-Southwest joins forces with Volaris-Allegiant Airlines is one of America's fastest growing companies. | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E046 | UPS reduces the number of furloughs -Evergreen Pilots reject the TA ;-Southwest considers bigger jets -Air travel down in July -American Airlines facing big fines - | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E045 | Comair Mechanics drop the ASAPCongress overhauls 121 time requirementsUnited and Continental settle lawsuits blocking mergerNorthwest to pay $38 million dollars for price fixingA look at the future of American Eagle | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E044 | Comair fined $275,000 -USAir recalls 80 pilots -Virgin America orders new aircraft -An Allegiant jet makes an emergency landing ;-UPS sees profits soar - | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E043 | NTSB ruling on Continental 1404-The EU approves BA and American Airlines alliance-Pinnacle Airlines considers a move-Airline fees in the spotlight-A look at the effects of the new tarmac rule- ; | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E042 | -Delta sells Compass and Mesaba-Trans States facing FAA violations-Increasing RAs cause concern-UPS enters the passenger baggage business-Update on the Delta / USAir slot swap | 7/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E041 | -New concerns over pilot oxygen masks-Historic signing of the Joint Venture Protocol-Structural cracks discovered in some 767s-Cabin smoke leads to an evacuation in Kansas City-A look into issues with random alcohol screening | 6/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E040 | -The Spirit Strike is over-United & Continental Execs go to Capital Hill-An ERJ overruns in Ottawa-Re-regulation is being considered | 6/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E039 | -Update on the United Continental Merger-The 777 and the 787 to become a dual type rating -ALPA petitions the White House on Pilot Fatigue-AMR reevaluates the Future of American Eagle-New numbers on Airline job losses | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E038 | New Passenger Reimbursement Rules-United to demonstrate fuel savings methods -US Court of Appeals sides with USAir Pilots-ASA launches a new brand-A look at the week's numbers | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E037 | FedEx facing fines-Spirit Airlines threatens to shutdown-Allegiant to raise $250 million-AirTran Pilots approve a strike-Federal Judge rules in favor of Delta | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E036 | Spirit Pilots plan a strikeFederal Rule Change for UnionsVirgin America to add 1,000 jobsPilots sue Continental over Pensions | 5/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E035 | United and Continental announce merger; CAPA urges policymakers to implement new flight and duty times for pilots; Evergreen International pilots and management reach tentative agreement; Hawaiian takes possession of first new widebody A330 | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E034 | USAir ends talks with UnitedAirline CEOs push for derivative reformAmerican Pilots weigh in on Executive bonusesUnited Pilots support a Continental mergerThe First Quarter numbers are in | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E033 | JetBlue and American form a partnershipVolcanic Ash shuts down EuropeFrontier Airlines facing finesMerger talks now between United and ContinentalSpirit's carry on fee threatened | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E032 | FAA to approve anti-depressantsSouthwest eyes CanadaEvergreen sues BoeingMerger talk between United and USAirUpdate on AirTran. | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E031 | JetBlue will stay in New YorkDelta is fined $1.5 Million DollarsLGA and DCA Slot deal updatesAir Cargo Traffic is UpCVR Monitoring won't happen. | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E030 | Delta to shed 840 jobsPicketing starts at UnitedUSAir to close Boston crew baseContinental Pilots get an offerAmerican Airlines cancels furloughs | 3/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E029 | Mechanics start legal battle with RepublicPassenger delay ruling could initiate mass cancellationsjetBlue slowing aircraft deliveriesDelta looks for more alliancesAmerican Airlines facing more fines | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E028 | JFK Controllers face suspensionSouthwest considers LaGuardia and ReaganAmerican deals with labor unrestALPA opposes CVR monitoringAllegiant to purchase 757s | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E027 | United and USAir open to mergersRepublic orders 40 new aircraftChautauqua to fly Eagle routes out of ORDThe FAA wants JSAP data on crew restThe NTSB wants to monitor CVRs | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E026 | Oneworld Alliance get Antitrust ImmunityExpressJet ups it's United flyingAmerican Eagle hit with more finesSpirit Pilots start picketingThe NTSB wants better pilots | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E025 | UPS plans 300 furloughsUSAir - Delta slot swap in questionTwo US Carriers facing FAA InvestigationsDelta loses JAL allianceThe FAA seeks public input for regulation change | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E024 | United & Continental venture threatenedAmerican Eagle faces millions in finesRepublic to shut down Lynx AviationAir Wisconsin Labor forms coalitionContinental Airlines on trial for Manslaughter | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E023 | ALPA settles lawsuit for $44 million dollarsDelta expands it's Corporate Jet Operation Southwest & Continental turn a profitJetBlue considers relocating to FloridaCRJ aborts takeoff and goes off the end | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E022 | The DOT makes ruling on Virgin America OwnershipMesa to cut 77 aircraft American Airlines responds to DOJ Antitrust objectionsNew rules for shipping lithium batteriesUnited’s new approach to negotiations | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E021 | Allegiant Airlines to take delivery of 18 MD80sContinental's CEO makes a pledge for successMesa Airlines files Chapter 11 The US Airline Industry turns the cornerAmerican Airlines ups the offer to JAL | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E020 | Delta & Northwest get single operating certificateNew proposals for air securityNo good news for Mesa AirlinesContinental Pilot ready for a contractNew information on the Delta taxiway landing | 1/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E019-Christmas Edition | Runway overrun in JamaicaThe Dept. of Justice concerned over OneWorld AntitrustUS Airlines bullish for 2010An Airline Caterer is Cited by the FDAHawaiian Pilots welcome a new TA | 12/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E018 | Airtran pilots picket over SkyWestThe Boeing 787 Takes FlightNTSB Investigates Wing Scrape at American AirlinesUnited looks for 737 replacementOutsourced MX under fire | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E017 | USAir Pilots request investigation of Delta Slot DealAmerican Eagle orders 22 jets | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E016 | New Icing rules for commuter aircraftDelta Pilots support an investment in JAL | 11/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E015 | United closes aircraft financing dealThe TSA wants security programs at aircraft repair stationsExpressJet wins United contractThe FAA violation database made publicDelta still dealing with separate unions | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E014 | Republic Airways to add 800 jobs at MidwestTwo Major Airline Pilots are arrestedAirline Stocks riseUSAir negations stalledNew panel to overhaul the US Aviation Industry | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E013 | Mesa CRJ200s to stop flying for UnitedSouthwest Pilots ratify labor dealSkywest to start flying for AirTranContenintal may reconsider United mergerLawmakers seek to ban laptops in cockpits | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E012 | Hawaiian Pilots Declare an ImpasseUnited retires it's 737sUSAir to cut 1,000 jobsMesa loses turboprop deal as United ExpressHow protected are you by JSAP? | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E011 | An ExpressJet ERJ makes an emergency landingPassenger revenue continues to fallAmerican’s MD-80s under scrutinyALPA responds to the Airline Pilot Training BillAnother landing on a taxiway | 10/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E010 | JetBlue chooses outsources heavy maintenance to El Salvador | 10/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E009 | AirTran looks to replace it’s aging 717sNorthwest Airlines Unions want changes in election rulesUSAir to sell 10 E190sDenver may be losing it’s Frontier Maintenance FacilityUnited Airlines to borrow $659 million to refinance debt | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E008 | Midwest Airlines to replace all of it's crewsTrans States orders 100 new Regional JetsFurloughs hit United and Alaska AirlinesSterile Cockpits under scrutiny by the NTSB | 10/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E007 | Southwest Pilots reach a tentative contractHawaiian Pilots approve a strikeAmerican and Delta consider rival investments in Japan AirlinesAmerijet Pilots have a new 4 year contractFurlough Update for Continental and Piedmont Airlines | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E006 | Mesaba Airlines to loose 13 more SaabsAstar Air sees major cuts fleet wideCrew Duty limits could see sweeping changeInterview with Amerijet’s Teamster’s Rep about the strike | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E005 | Southwest Airlines to fix parts problemsDelta Airlines files lawsuit against Mesa Air GroupAmerican Airlines to cut over 900 Flight Attendant JobsMidwest Airlines to furlough 59 PilotsFAA to redefine maneuvering speed | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E004 | Southwest Airlines grounds 42 aircraft -ALPA urges FAA to ban aircraft shipments of lithium batteries as cargo -Boeing confident 787 will fly in 2009 -American Airlines retires A330 -Alaska Air accuses Virgin America of illegal US operations | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E003 | Frontier goes to Republic Sleeping Captain diagnosed with Apnea USAir and Delta Swap Slots Hawaiian Airlines to get A330s Possible AD for ERJs | 8/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E002 | Virgin America to move on ATL Crash Pads Beware 1500 hrs to Commercial License Faulty Airspeed Indicators in NWA A330s AD issued for 767 Fuel Tank Interview with SWA about Frontier merger | 8/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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E001 | SWA and Frontier American brings Tech to DFW Load Factors ALPA Interview | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 67 Episodes |
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