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Above the Wing

We’re two young women who hope to hear more voices like ours share their thoughts and experiences on all things aviation. Combining our passion for aviation with our respective professional backgrounds, we hope to start a discussion that we haven’t yet been a part of. We"ll cover a broad range of aviation topics, such as current events, new products and airplanes, industry trends, and everything in between. Hosted by Ashley & Kim. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do

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00:37:25

Stefan Derewetsky Part 1: Path to Captain

Above the Wing ·

2021/11/10

In our first guest episode, we talk to Stefan Derewetsky about his path into his current role as an airline captain. He talks about his university journey, how he found his first job, and what he's doing now. We both learned a lot about the behind the scenes work on a commercial aircraft, and we had a ton of fun bringing on their first guest!

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00:25:37

Amazon Air: Bringing Shipping to New Heights

Above the Wing ·

2021/10/27

In this episode, we discuss Amazon's freight shipping service, Amazon Air. We explain its rapid growth and how the service expanded to its current fleet of 67 aircraft in 6 years. We also touch on Prime Air, a separate delivery service from Amazon Air.

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00:19:27

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Powering Our Future

Above the Wing ·

2021/10/13

In this week's episode, we discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). We give an overview of what it is, how it is currently used, and how it will impact us for years to come. We also talk about recent government- and privately-funded initiatives to bring this to the forefront of the industry.

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00:27:05

Animal Transport: When Horses Fly

Above the Wing ·

2021/09/29

In this episode, we go on our first deep dive on animal transport. Inspired by the recent 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, we talk about how animals, specifically horses, are transported abroad to compete. We also discuss how other animals and marine life are treated like royalty on their exciting flights to faraway destinations.

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00:23:58

Featured Flyer: Wally Funk

Above the Wing ·

2021/09/15

In our first Featured Flyer episode, we talk about the remarkable Wally Funk. Her journey in aviation started when she was just one year old, and she is still thriving in the field today. You may recognize her name from Blue Origin's recent flight in New Shepard! We discuss her accomplishments, perseverance, and resilience that propelled her through her exceptional and still ongoing career.

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00:29:43

Commercial Space Flight: Worth the Price Tag?

Above the Wing ·

2021/09/01

In this episode, we discuss the recent events in Commercial Space Flight, specifically the rivalry between Branson's Virgin Galactic and Bezos' Blue Origin. We looked into the crews onboard, the stats for each flight, and how they are igniting a new generation's interest in space.

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00:26:23

Air Taxis: Coming Soon to a City Near You

Above the Wing ·

2021/08/18

Today, we will be talking about Urban Air Mobility (UAM) or Air Taxis! These vehicles were designed to transport passengers by air at low altitudes in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion and automobile emissions. We'll look into key players getting involved in this estimated $1.5 million industry.

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00:24:06

Supersonic Flight: Flashy for a Cause

Above the Wing ·

2021/08/04

Welcome to our first full episode! In addition to our main episode topic, this week kicks off our two regular segments: In the News and Featured Photos.Check out instagram (@abovethewing.podcast) to view the photos we mention in the episode. In the bulk of our episode, we discuss the latest news in Supersonic Flight: Boom Supersonic’s Overture, which United Airlines recently announced they would add to their fleet by 2029. We’ll also reminisce about the infamous Concorde, the first supersonic

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00:09:14

Welcome to Above the Wing

Above the Wing ·

2021/07/21

Welcome to our first episode, where we will introduce ourselves and our podcast! Stay tuned for our next episode, which will consist of our regular content of aviation news and topics.

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