Boarding Pass 226: The WindRunner?
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Doug had 3 trips since the last episode - DC to SFO, SFO to Osaka, and an out and back KC46 flight at Travis AFB in California. Drew had a quiet week with a flight lesson and a smooth week managing the a hub operation. We talk about what may be the biggest airplane ever, the WindRunner by start-up Radia, which will transport wind turbines. We also discuss: United expects its busiest Spring Break ever. JAL and Korean Air order A350s. NASA;s Artemis II plans to take astronauts around the moon next year. Which aircraft have the right of way. Air Force One and TFRs (temporary flight restrictions. We finish the episode with our preliminary travel plans for Spring Break. Will Doug and family make it to South America? Cliff hanger for next week! Join the conversation!  https://www.nexttripnetwork.com
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