Episodes
Today’s episode entails an exciting competition between the 2 jumbos of the sky, the 747 and A380. It just so happens that some of the most notable news this week is about the A380 anf the 747, so I figured we should make this week the week of the jumbos. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 12/02/23
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the US, and safe travels if you are flying this long weekend! In today’s episode we will cover Lufthansa’s unusual cutting of the A380 to Delhi in 2024, Chaos at Heathrow, Air China’s weird layover patterns in the US, Emirates’ monumental milestone flight with SAF, and Singapore Airlines’ A380 returning to Auckland. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram,...
Published 11/23/23
In today’s episode we will discuss Russia’s newest aircraft, India’s amazing performance in the southeast surpassing china, Boeing’s recent cyber attack, Virgin atlantic testing their new Sustainable fuel, EVA Air’s huge order, and the restoration of the abandoned 727 at athens airport. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your...
Published 11/10/23
In today’s episode we will discuss Asiana Airlines and Korean Air’s potential merger, a special anniverssary for female aviators, Air India making the 777 the sole type to fly on Mumbai US routes, and Lufthansa redeploying the A380 to Bangkok. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 11/02/23
In today’s episode we will cover ANA’s 3rd A380 re-joining the fleet, Pakistani International Airlines’ inability to pay fuel bills, Heathrow’s new CEO, and the increase of drug smuggling in Seoul Airport. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 10/26/23
 In today’s episode, we will discuss ZipAir’s 3rd birthday, Lufthansa Cargos’s new sharkskin planes, Etihad’s first 787-10 in 3 years, and 6 fun facts about Qantas’s relationship with the 747. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 10/20/23
In today’s episode, we will discuss the arrest of thieving baggage handlers at Delhi Airport, Air France’s 90th birthday, Air India’s new seating options for women flying solo, and the extension of Air New Zealand’s COVID flight credit. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 10/12/23
In today’s episode we’ll discuss Air New Zealands, new bag tracking feature, Saudia’s new branding and livery, the 55th anniversary of my favorite plane, 747, and a special section on the Tupolev Tu-114, the record breaking, soviet turboprop. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 10/06/23
Today, I have a slightly longer, but very special episode planned for you because... we have a very special guest coming on today! If you’ve ever seen those little airplane toys at airports or have been into aircraft model collecting, you likely have experienced a product of Daron Worldwide Trading. Daron WWT is one of, if not, the largest manufacturer and distributor of airplane models and toys. Today we have a very important guest on the show, please welcome the Vice President of Operations...
Published 09/28/23
In today’s episode we’ll discuss Etihad’s new Bollywood ambassador, the dead body found in Turkish Airlines’ landing gear, and a ton of Indian aviation news. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram, @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode! 
Published 09/21/23
In today’s episode we’ll discuss Japan Airlines’ new luxury lounge caviar, a new and exciting partnership between the Air France-KLM group and Etihad, Bangladesh Airlines signing up for new A350s, and  finally, we will cover how you can own a piece of the very first Emirates A380. If you like this episode, make sure to check out more and support my podcast by following it! Make sure to check out my instagram @theaviationfiles, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts...
Published 09/14/23
In today’s episode we’ll discuss Rossiya’s 747 re-activation, lot’s of A380 news, including Lufthansa's, British Airways', China Southern's, and Emirates', A380s. I will cover the first Chinese airline to pass 900 aircraft. Make sure to check out my instagram, especially if you want to give feedback or share your thoughts on this week's episode!
Published 09/07/23
In today’s episode we’ll discuss where you can get your very own A380, a quick look at Corendon Airline’s new adult only class, an engine fire causing a diversion in turkey, a life saving miracle on a Vistara flight, and a special segment on the story behind why some Philippine Airlines A340s were registered in France.
Published 08/31/23
 Today’s episode will cover a tribute to the 53rd anniversary of the DC-10’s first flight, Lufthansa’s CEO working as cabin crew, an update on Air Koryo resuming international flights, a recent drone strike interrupting air traffic in Moscow, and finally a special segment on a bribery scandal in Japan that led to Japanese airlines picking the L-1011 tristar over other aircraft. We will also have a quick update on the Maui fires and how they impact airline schedules.
Published 08/23/23
Today’s episode will cover Air India’s new branding, livery and cabin overhaul, the concorde’s latest news, the fires in Maui and their impact on airlines, and finally, a special segment on the history of British Asia Airways. Intro and Music credit goes to Purple Planet Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/tracks/passport
Published 08/16/23
Today we'll discuss the events of OshKOsh 2023, Jet Airways’ next step towards revival, a bird strike in Amsterdam, some tension between IATA and the Belgian Government, and finally, North Korea’s anticipated re-entry into the international aviation scene.
Published 08/10/23