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AirSpace

National Air and Space Museum

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We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your l ...
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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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AvGeek 4 Life

Naman Berry

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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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Welcome to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast, hosted by pilot and aviation enthusiast Colin Hodges. On this podcast you will find a plethora of audio experiences from first hand insight into training that he goes through, interviews with fellow millennial aviators that are making a difference, and other random but great aviation content which will have everyone saying "I'm an AvGeek" after listening to an episode. Colin is the perfect example of putting your dreams into flight and he wants to he ...
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The Aeropedia Podcast

Ashwin Jadhav & Peeter Sööt

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Welcome to our ”easy-listening” podcast introducing the exciting variety of commercial aviation! Tailored for budding aviation enthusiasts, young aviation professionals, students thinking about aviation careers, and of course the long-time AvGeek too!
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Tim Haskin has hung around airlines and airports since he was a little kid, and that led to a career with airlines, then in travel technology, time as a private pilot and aircraft owner, an obsession with collecting airline memorabilia, and a deep knowledge of the airline industry and its history. Those many experiences filled his head with a lot of airline stories, but the people around him are tired of hearing about it. The result was Airline Time Machine and a website, social media presen ...
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The Capital Runway

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthus ...
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Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

Ashley Peterson and Emily Cooper

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Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Pet ...
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An informative podcast that focuses on airshows and aviation events around the United States from little fly-ins to weeklong airshow extravaganzas. Hosted by Chaz Teets, an avgeek and grandson of two WWII veterans, you can expect knowledgeable reporting and tips and tricks on photography, attending an airshow, and more.
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Take a trip around the globe with Purser Palmer as he invites guests to share their personal experiences above 35,000 feet. in AIR will reveal everything from the flight deck to crew rest, home to hotel, and everything in between. Aviation geeks and airline personnel alike will find in AIR a fun podcast! www.inairwithpalmer.com @inairwithpalmer
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The travelers, the world changers, the life is more than this-ers, the risk takers, the one life to live-ers, the flyers, the courageous, the stories of travel, of aviation, of life... because life is a beautiful, inspiring trip.
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From the creator of the Hush-Kit aviation blog, comes the alternative aviation podcast. An insightful, dark and witty exploration of everything from MiGs to Spitefuls. Interviews with pilots and experts, satire, analysis and histories from the world of aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AVIATE with Shaesta

Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting female aviators together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Join Shaesta Waiz, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, as she goes around the world (via a podcast) and connects with the industry to have honest conversations about being a woman in aviation. AVIATE, which stands for Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, T ...
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Aviation policy, economics, and current events from inside and outside the Beltway for experts, professionals, and hobbyists alike. Bringing aviation experts from across the industry together to share insights, updates, and commentary. Hosted by Martin Rottler, a pilot, former professor and airline manager, longtime avgeek, and current Principal of the P-56 Group, an aviation consulting firm. For behind-the-scenes and early access, send us an e-mail: [email protected].
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Where does your wanderlust lead you? To Melbourne’s cafes or the vast deserts of the Empty Quarter, a New Zealand vineyard or the pavements of New York… what’s your neighbourhood? Join travel journalists and editors Kirstie Bedford and Belinda Jackson for stories and inside information from across the world. Hosts Belinda Jackson & Kirstie Bedford Website Instagram @theworldawaitspodcast Support us https://ko-fi.com/theworldawaits (thank you!)
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What do you do when a revolution breaks out? If you're Dennis Bunnik, you throw yourself into the thick of it. Dennis is co-owner of Bunnik Tours which, in 2025 celebrates 30 years taking Australians to every corner of the globe, and he chats to Belle about the situations he's found himself in as a very, very hands-on small group tour operator. He'…
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welcome back to episode 332 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. In todays podcast episode we talk about the journey of Tom, a commercial pilot transitioning from a successful engineering career to pursue his lifelong aspiration of becoming a professional pilot. Throughout the discussion, we delve into Tom's experiences with aircraft ownership, specifica…
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Bats are the only mammals that truly fly. And the way they do it is very different from other flying things. The way they fly has only recently been understood and there are still questions. Scientist and engineers are trying to use what they do know to create bat-inspired flying machines, but things like bats self-chambering stretching wings skin,…
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Australia has more than 10,000 beaches, so if you need a beachside break, how do you choose where to go? Celeste Mitchell, author of Ultimate Beaches Australia has scoured the nation to come up with 80 of the best beaches from the big names to some secret spots; places for world-class surf breaks or rock pools for the kids. Celeste is also the owne…
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Here's the trick on how to forget you don't have a window seat: spend an entire flight doing speed tests on Starlink. Another trick? How to actually get a mobile boarding pass on BA's ever-buggy app. When business becomes first, or the final trick to access the Al Safwa First Class lounge in Doha. KLM gives you a timeline of service on the IFE, and…
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Giant green palms, sugar-white sand beaches where every shell seems to move with life, and gin-clear waters home to an aquarium of kaleidoscopic marine life. Welcome to the Cocos Keeling Islands – an atoll almost halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka where the airport runway doubles as the golf course, so infrequent are the flights. We explain wh…
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SkyPath Free Trial - https://skypath.io/start_a_trial/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=SkyPath&utm_id=Pilot2Pilot&utm_content=Guypodcast The salient point of this podcast episode centers on the innovative advancements in turbulence detection and management provided by Skypath, as articulated by its Chief Product Officer, Guy. Through…
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Send us a text Drew just finished his first week as an airport ops manager and Doug is back from Amsterdam as the IATA Summer schedule starts. We discuss: FAA Airport Categories Manufacturing A320s in the US How tariffs are affecting aircraft deliveries and airline profits Our favorite airports ranked by non-avgeek criteria Join the conversation! h…
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There are a lot of different aircraft that fight wildfires, from Host Matt's favorite Sky Crane helicopter to giant cargo jets that dump tons of fire retardant. But today we're taking about a truly unique, purpose-built firefighting airplane: the Super Scooper. This plane skims the surface of a body of water, collects a shocking amount through tiny…
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Send us a text Doug is back from London and Drew is back from SFOh and Taipei and we’ve got some stories to tell. Drew is also enjoying a few days of “retirement” before moving into airport ops in the DC area. Largest airlines in 2024 measured by revenue passenger kilometers Airbus’ supply chain issues Southwest gets downgraded Mixed signals in the…
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First, she walked the length of New Zealand and now adventurer, author and inspirational speaker Laura Waters has completed an epic journey paddling the length of Australia’s longest river, the Murray River. The 2,400-kilometre challenge saw her paddle for weeks on end. She tells us why she did it, recounts the tough challenges she faced along the …
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Send us a text Ashley and Emily wrap up their Disney interview series with the planDisney team, and this time, they’re diving into Ashley's personal favorite topic—luxury! While Ashley reigns as the queen of VIP tours, this episode reveals that luxury touches can be found throughout Disney, even at various price points, if you know where to look. T…
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Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com. Staff: Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI Jaim…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Honolulu and Drew celebrated his retirment from the airlines. We discuss: Airlines see bookings drop Pilots not packing passports More DCA midair drama, this time with an Air Force jet and a kite Aviation legislation through the years Listener comments Flight plans for this week Join the conversation! https://www.ne…
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If you haven't listened already, go back and check out Part One. When you hear 'space race' you probably (correctly) think about the 1960s Soviet Union v. U.S. race to put an astronaut on the Moon. But a few hundred years before, the space race was all about Venus. About twice every century we here on Earth get to see Venus pass in the front of the…
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If your dream destination is anywhere curled up with a great book in a cosy nook by the fire or by the pool, let Lucy Pearson take you on a reading retreat. Lucy is a bibliotherapist and bespoke library curator who has designed a series of upcoming reading retreats in France, Wales and Australia. Expect silent book clubs or find a cosy nook by the …
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Send us a text This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies are soaking in the magic at Disney during a special hosted stay. For the first time ever, they’re sitting down to do an exclusive interview for the podcast! Tune in as they chat with planDisney experts about all things family travel at Disney. With kids in tow on this trip, A…
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Every airline in the world has a two-character designator code that represents the airline’s name identity across reservation systems, flight information displays, ticketing details, luggage tags, and all of the other places where showing an airline’s full name can be simplified by substituting that recognized designator code. The development of th…
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Send us a text Doug is on the KC46 simulators this week and Drew has some big career news. We’re also planning California and Hawaii trips. Airport theory New pick to lead the FAA Frontier takes a swipe at Southwest Listener’s airport list - plus our own Drew’s big news More listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/…
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“These women are selling bikes to families who are using them to get to the river to fish, fields to farm and to get to school… we have one bike shop in Zambia that has sold over 8,000 bikes in that local community… and they are ferocious entrepreneurs and it’s so fun to hear them talk about their lives now compared to when they started nine years …
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Send us a text Doug is back from 777 training in Denver and Drew runs out of spare 737s on the ground…but wait, what’s in the air? We discuss: US economy is seeing some headwinds with airlines bracing for lower bookings Performance guidance from the big carriers Southwest gives in to bag fees Spirit does an about face after bankruptcy and now wants…
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In this episode, we look at how aviation and aerospace items are converted to art and furniture pieces, and we welcome Stuart Abbot, the founder of Stu Art Furniture. Stuart trained as an Airframe Engineer in the RAF working on the Tornado F3. After leaving the RAF he continued as an airframe engineer with several international airlines and started…
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What is it like to travel with a kid on long-haul journeys to Asia, from Singapore, to KL, to Taipei and more (and the secret bathrooms, which one would you choose?). AF001, the Air France fragrance (only the French!). Should KLM talk to Korean about the new livery? (And where is the red? LH kept a Pantone code at least). The runways hidden in plai…
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When you hear 'space race' you probably (correctly) think about the 1960s Soviet Union v. U.S. race to put an astronaut on the Moon. But a few hundred years before, the space race was all about Venus. Twice every century or so we here on Earth get to see Venus pass in front of the Sun (with proper eye protection. Don't stare at the Sun, kids.) Back…
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Discover what fills your heart with Ireland, be it the rich culture, the legendary Irish hospitality, the stunning scenery, ancient cities or world-class food. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Tourism Ireland. Learn more at ireland.com This coming week sees the celebration of St Patrick's Day, one of the biggest festivals on the Emerald …
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Send us a text Drew is back from an airport operations conference in Chicago and Doug’s KC46 flight gets canceled by birds. We discuss: ATC Controller paper on leased aircraft and when call signs don’t match liveries. Link here: https://ifatca.org/wp-content/uploads/WP158.pdf Yet ANOTHER new aviation startup is aiming to shake up the industry with …
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First flying in 1954, some 71 years ago, the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules has become a iconic aviation legend. Beginning as a military transport, it has evolved into otherroles, including gunship, weather research, special operations, firefighting and more – and it is still in production today. We talk to former RAF C-130 pilot Scott Bateman abou…
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Have you ever found yourself looking out of a cabin window on an airliner, and wondered what was keeping you in - and the outside out - during your flight? If you ask an aerospace engineer what their ideal airliner cabin window size and shape is, they might just tell you that the ideal airliner has no cabin windows. They’re a hassle to design and b…
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“I don’t see a town any sooner than five days and now 10 to 20 days … so it’s remote, it’s very cold …and there are grizzly bears, and wolves and they travel in packs… so I start at daylight and I’ve always got a podcast playing because of predators,” says Lucy Barnard, the Australian woman walking the length of the Earth. With International Women'…
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Send us a text Doug is in Taipei, again, and Drew is back after 24hrs in Paris. Neither time zones, sleep deprivation, nor fatigue will keep us from recording an episode! We discuss: Southwest aborted landing at MDW due to private jet GE wins huge engine order from Japan Archer Aviation releases 2024 results and updates on the Midnight FAA firings …
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Episode 5 is LIVE! In this episode I talk with Sky High Aerospace Expo & Fly-In President & CEO Trey Brown about his inaugural airshow in Maxton, NC, this coming September 6th & 7th. I also touch on pricey airshows, and a couple other surprises that turned out to be great! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube!…
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The oldest Earth rocks we have are 4.3 billion years old, and samples we've brought back from the Moon are even older. But what does that have to do with craters on Mars? When the Apollo missions brought back samples, those rocks let us confirm the age of parts of our lunar bestie for the first time. Now, scientific models use data from those sampl…
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Ice skating, Christmas markets, imperial palaces and eating sausages in your opera gown – welcome to Vienna. Co-host Belle Jackson gives us a rundown from her recent 'coolcation' to Austria's capital and why 2025 is the year to visit, wien.info/en and how you can use Vienna as a hub for further European exploration, using a Eurail pass. We also cha…
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Send us a text Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies have some BIG NEWS! But...you'll have to tune into this episode to find out what it is. Trust us, it’s worth the wait. Before they dive into the big reveal, they are sharing all the details of Ashley’s recent trip to Disney, where she had the ultimate experience: a coveted 10-hou…
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Send us a text Drew comes back from sun and warmth to freezing temps and deicing and Doug gets a day off with his AF reserve flight canceled. We discuss: Airlines continue their return to Israel as the ceasefire holds Southwest announced first-ever layoffs Boeing updated its 20-year forecast for Southeast Asia Boom supersonic test flights revealed …
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Delta Air Lines has a rich history in the air travel business, and this year is celebrating its one hundredth year of operations. And while a lot of Delta’s story is focused on the southern United States where Delta was founded in Macon, Georgia - a state where Delta is headquartered today - there's another large Delta hub in the eastern half of th…
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How do you get more real estate in an economy airline seat? Tech reviewer Alaisdair Leith rounds up some great new travel gear - with a seriously unexpected find... His new travel gear recommendations are: Ninja water bottle Bellroy Lite Travel Pack Sony in-ear headphones The Bevledge - ta-da! and Belle's addition, thanks to guide James Burt of the…
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The salient point of this episode revolves around the remarkable journey of Marco Bouw, who transitioned from a career in regional airlines to becoming a major airline pilot while also pursuing his passion for aerobatics. Throughout our discourse, we delve into Marco's early inspirations, including his experiences at the Oshkosh Airshow, which igni…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily for Season 3! This season promises to be bigger and better than ever, with tons of exciting updates, fresh adventures, and special announcements from your favorite hosts. Ashley and Emily are kicking things off by sharing some big life changes and personal updates, giving you a behind…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from Asia and have some some great travel stories to tell. Drew’s return flight plan from Colombo had him flying in the opposite direction to get home. Doug was back in Manila where the country is booming and people are nice everywhere you go. We also discuss: Airlineratings.com’s lists of top airlines. Lufthan…
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Right now there are seven women on Mars... kind of. The women of Hypatia Mars started out as a small group of friends from Catalonia who wanted to work together tp advance space science and women in STEM. Today they're on their second analog mission at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, testing systems and equipment, doing multidisciplinary …
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It's one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, and Machu Picchu totally lives up to the hype! Our guest this week is Sol Campos de Parry, Peru trade commissioner to Australia, who talks about the joy of hiking to the Inca City's Sun Gate. But if you miss out on a hiking permit up the Inca Trail, or are keen to explore other trails in Peru, …
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During the first fifty years of air travel in the United States, the airline industry - as a service provider, and as an employer - is largely focused on White people. Black Americans are usually locked out of many airline jobs until long after the 1940s, and Black households have little exposure to air travel, both because of the high cost, and th…
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"I always say 'collect, don’t shop'… so when you're purchasing something that’s a tangible representation of a destination you’re making a contribution not only financially, but also to that cultural preservation of a destination, and that’s something you’ll have forever and it’s better than any memory," says Andria Mitsakos, founder of Anthologist…
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