AvTalk Episode 383: Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty
About this episode
This episode features an interview with Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty and discusses various aviation news topics.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse * FedEx retro livery 777 * Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica * Mr Porter Blind Box Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode .
People in this episode
Guest: Michael Dougherty
Topics covered
- aviation industry
- drone security
- airline news
- turbulence dangers
- solar eclipse flight
Keywords
- Goodyear Blimp
- Michael Dougherty
- drone incident
- FedEx retro livery
- easyJet
- Air Baltic
- turbulence
- solar eclipse
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Goodyear, FedEx, easyJet, Air Baltic, Air France
Places: Leipzig Airport, Memphis Airport, Antarctica
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