Textron announced the acquisition of Pipistrel, who is working on interesting electric cargo plane designs, the Nuuva series. Does this move make sense for Textron? Plus, we discuss the recent 737 crash in China and the trial of Mark Forkner over his charges related to the Boeing 737 MAX crashes and ensuing investigation. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube,...

Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to nationalize planes, effectively keeping the planes and breaking the ownership contracts. We also discuss Boeing CEO pay, and how CEO pay is rationalized in general. There is news on JOBY's S4 crash, plus announcements from CityAirbus. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web....

Allen and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary about Boeing - did it accurately represent the facts in the 737 MAX crashes? Plus, they discuss the PR implications of showing off EVTOL aircraft in public spaces and how that will affect the future acceptance of this new market. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a...

A Joby Aviation S4 crashed - Will They Still Be Able to Certify? Plus, DARPA is pushing the limits with an unmanned Black Hawk flight. We also discuss Boeing 787 certification issues, F-35 lightning protection solutions, and the flying car safety outlook. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can...

Tom Warner, a lightning researcher, flew the T28 Storm Penetrating aircraft into thunderstorms in the hopes of gathering data and learning more about lightning strikes. Listen in as he share stories from his career as a pilot, atmospheric science and lightning researcher and photographer. Follow up with him on his blog and his YouTube channel. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show...

Natilus is pitching the idea of remotely-piloted cargo aircraft, hoping to disrupt the industry and reduce issues with pilot shortages and current jet designs. But, is it a realistic vision? We also discuss a recent opinion on COVID restrictions from the CEO of TAP airlines in Portugal, Eve's certification effort, and Eviation's CEO leaving the company abruptly just before their first flight. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft...

Airbus mentioned the possibility of building their own engines for a future fleet of hydrogen planes--will they really forgo Pratt & Whitney, GE or Rolls Royce and build them in-house? Plus, we discuss Delta's push for a USA-wide no-fly list to curb passenger disruptions, Jaunt Air Mobility partnering with Flapper in South America, plus the Eviation Alice's push forward into commercial flight. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and...

Fedex is asking the FAA to put anti-missile lasers on their cargo planes - is this necessary? The Qatar v Airbus fight continues, with Qatar Airways placing a large order with rival Boeing. And, Beta Technologies has partnered with the US Army - will this propel them even further toward the finish line? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and...

Plus, Ehang gets an order from AirX in Japan, the Airbus and Qatar Airways fight continues to heat up, the 5G rollout in America continues to be a debacle, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!

Ehang shares it's new intelligent EVTOL center - are they closing in on launching their aircraft to the public? Plus, we discuss the Airbus A380 returning to service, Airbus vs Boeing 2021 deliveries, Ehang's intelligent EVTOL center, China's C919 program and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we...

Joby has completed a second aircraft prototype for flight testing; this one will go to the Air Force--does this bring Joby closer to the finish line for certification? Plus, Qatar Airways sues Airbus over lightning protection skin damage, a propeller breaks off and enters the fuselage on a bird strike, and we talk about the future of EVTOL stocks. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services....

Korean Air is using drone swarms to inspect planes - will this work as well as human inspections? The Boeing 777 is getting new directives resulting from their early 2021 engine problems on a United flight from Denver, and Amazon invest in Beta Technologies - will their EVTOL vault ahead of others in the market? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter,...

Six aerospace executives have been indicted on labor collusion charges - will they stick? Plus, a new report shows that the FAA has approached prosecutors, explaining that Mark Forkner, former test pilot for Boeing, is being made a scapegoat in the 737 MAX crashes. What will this mean for the case? We also discuss Eve Urban Air Mobility's plans to go public as a SPAC and a new Bristow EVTOL design. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft...

The Ehang 216 may be certified in a few months, according to new reports. Is this realistic? Plus, is the idea of a supersonic EVTOL feasible or even remotely reasonable? We also discuss the current pilot shortage in the US, the Jetson One sales numbers, Archer news and more. [powerpress Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the...

Sydney Seaplanes placed a large aircraft order from Eve Urban Air Mobility, a division of Embraer. Will it work out for them? The Airbus A350 has lightning protection issues stemming from expanded metal foils and paint peeling, leading to a contentious relationship between Airbus and Qatar. We also discuss new EVTOL designs, FAA regulations and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services....

The Otto Aviation Celera 500L made some big claims on fuel efficiency and laminar flow. After flight testing, how have those claims held up? We also discuss more Boeing 787 manufacturing defects, the GE9X sand ingestion tests, Joby news on certification and the CityHawk EVTOL. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a...

Hyundai has spun off its EVTOL business into Supernal, with an interesting aircraft. And, the company shares a big vision for being a start-to-finish transportation company, with aircraft being on piece of the puzzle along with scooters, cars, etc. Plus, Boeing is in hot water with the FAA, now accused of hiring inexperienced or incompetent certification personnel - is the FAA justified in their warnings to Boeing? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning...

AMSL Aero has a boxwing EVTOL design with a prototype that's nearly ready to fly - can this interesting design work? Rolls Royce flies successfully using 100% SAF fuel, Volocopter sees big things happening in Rome, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!

The U.S. has an aging air traffic control tower problem. How will airports replace 100+ aging towers? Plus, is the Jetson One personal EVTOL the future of fun-to-fly aircraft, with little to no barrier to the skies? And, will Alaska Airlines' backing of hydrogen conversions mean we see jets flying on Hydrogen power sooner than later? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on...

The Cyclotech EVTOL is back, with a recent flight vaulting it back into the maintstream media. With a very unorthodox lift system, can it really become airworthy one day and reach mass-market acceptance? We also discuss more of the Forkner charges, Boeing 777x freighter rumors, the Boeing Starliner's flight date pushback, Lilium and ABB's partnership on charging stations, Wing's drone partnership with Walgreens, and more. Cover image copyright: Cyclotech. Check out the Cyclotech in...

In this episode, we discuss the Volodrone EVTOL cargo-hauling drone - is it going to be a game-changer? Boeing's former test pilot on the 737 MAX project has now been indicted - are the charges fair? The 787 dreamliner has new parts problems, and we discuss the Pratt & Whitney 3D printed jet engine - could we see a full-scale size sooner than later? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services....

We discuss the Tetra personal "Buy n Fly" EVTOL, which purports to be a kit experimental aircraft for delivery in 2022. Will this one-seat concept gain mainstream appeal? Southwest Airlines earned a tsunami of bad PR with 1000s of flight cancellations and a dodgy response as to why it all went down. Plus, LA and the UK are taking steps to get ready for Urban Air Mobility, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning...

The DigiProp program is aiming to bring complex composite propeller designs to life easier and faster - is it working? Plus, we talk about the COVID recovery and a recent report that $201 billion was lost due to the virus' impact on airlines. Lastly, Ehang showed off its new VT-30 EVTOL recently - where is Ehang going? And, AirBus and Honda are now off and running - will their designs fit a different niche than Joby, Volocopter and others? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape...

Eve Urban Air Mobility, owned by Embraer, has announced an agreement to sell 100 EVTOL aircraft to Bristow, the well-known helicopter operator. What will come of this partnership for the two companies? Airbus is back in the EVTOL hunt, announcing a new aircraft with a unique design. But, it has insiders scratching their heads - why now? Plus, we discuss an intricate luggage scam, Rolls Royce winning the B-52 engine contract, Bell Nexus EVTOL being featured at the Smithsonian, and...