AvTalk Episode 366: An unserious proposal

About this episode

This episode discusses the Aircraft Interiors Expo and various aviation news including anniversaries and legislative updates.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we make our annual trek to Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo where Jason is joined once again by PaxEx.aero ’s Seth Miller. * Buttons, buttons, and more buttons * The Skynook concept American Airlines celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special flight and a new set of trading cards , while Lufthansa celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cabin crew strike. Many publications jumped on news this week that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby suggested a merger between United and American Airlines. We take an icy look at this unserious proposal. A retiring Icelandair pilot decided to celebrate with a (very) low pass over Vestmannaeyjabær. The only problem: they didn’t have permission. Now the airline and authorities are investigating the stunt. The US House of Representatives passes a modified version of the ALERT Act, setting requirements for ADS-B In and ACAS-X equipage. The House and Senate will need to agree on compromise language between the ALERT Act the Senate-passed ROTOR Act if the bill is to become law. And a Senate committee advanced legislation that would update how the FAA handles pilot and air traffic controller mental health…

People in this episode

Host: Jason

Guest: Seth Miller

Topics covered

• Aircraft Interiors Expo
• anniversaries
• mergers
• pilot mental health
• aviation news

Keywords

• aviation
• Aircraft Interiors Expo
• American Airlines
• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• ALERT Act
• SkyNest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Icelandair, US House of Representatives, FAA

Places: Hamburg, Vestmannaeyjabær

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