Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine. Listen closely for your chance to win awesome prizes from Heli Life! Throughout 2025, every episode of The Hangar Z Podcast will reveal a secret word. Once you catch it, head to contests.verticalhelicasts.com/ to enter! In this episode, hosts Jon Gray and Jack Schonely speak with the owner and CEO of Quantum Helicopters, Terry Blakemore. Terry’s story of how he ended up owning...

In this week's show: Turkish Airlines may shift their large B737 MAX of 150 aircraft order to Airbus; DHL Airbus A300 suffers tail strike during landing at London Heathrow; and Ryanair a flight lands with 6 minutes of fuel left following a storm and subsequent diversions.    In the military: An RAF A400M conducts a historic landing on a remote arctic Island in a NATO mission; and  he National Museum of the USAF is Dayton, Ohio is to Display the MiG-25 ‘Foxbat’ aircraft.    Also joining us on the

Aviation was born with the balloon when, in 1783, the first manned hot air balloon rose off the French soil.  But ever since the Wright brothers made their first flight out of Kitty Hawk in 1903, the balloon has been vastly overshadowed by the airplane.With the advent of space tourism, the balloon could rise again to the forefront of aviation!  Join Matthew and I as we talk about the company Space Perspective and their goal to bring tourists to space suspended from a balloon.

Torpedoes vs missiles, tomahawks vs smart bombs, fluid mechanics, missions ranging from direct combat to attack to surveillance... turns out, submarines and military aviation have much in common!On this episode marking the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, former submarine commander Tony Grayson explains submarines for dummies, invoking aviation concepts and comparisons.If your knowledge of subs is based on Crimson Tide, The Hunt for the Red October, or even Down Periscope, you might be pleasantly

Jack breaks down the shocking overnight changes to Iberia's On Business programme that completely eliminated points-based redemptions in favor of cash rewards. Learn why this could signal similar changes coming to British Airways and what corporate travelers should do immediately to protect their points value. Plus, discover the positive updates coming to Cathay Pacific's frequent flyer programme that will make status easier to maintain. Essential listening for anyone with business travel

Lucas covers Citi's surprise launch of the new AAdvantage Globe Mastercard featuring a massive 90,000-mile welcome bonus and $350 annual fee, plus a rare 20% transfer bonus to Qantas through November 8th. A serious aviation incident in Hong Kong involving an Emirates cargo flight results in tragedy, while passenger behavior stories continue to highlight travel etiquette concerns. Plus, updates on Europe's new Entry Exit System rollout and incredible Capital One baseball ticket deals for

In this episode, host Bobby Doss and co-host Wally Mulhearn dive deep into what it truly takes to run a modern flight school day to day. Bobby offers a transparent look at the enormous scope of responsibilities behind United Flight Systems—from facilities and fleet management to staff culture and student success—illustrating that being a flight-school owner is far more than “counting gold bars.”The conversation begins with Bobby describing the constant balancing act of maintenance, compliance, and

Today's SWAPA Number is 13,561. That's the number of views the Aeromedical and Benefits committee page has received in the last 12 months. So that's roughly each Southwest pilot viewing it once per year, and as we just started open enrollment for 2025, what a better way to rehack that currency than a guided tour of that page and its contents. This is another audio visual presentation. So for those of you listening to this intro on one of our podcast platforms, click the links in the sh...

🎧 Episode SummaryWhat happens when a family logbook sparks a life-changing career in aviation—and leads to a company redefining how pilots fund their dreams? In this episode, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Brandon Martini, Co-CEO of Stratus Financial, to uncover the powerful story behind one of aviation’s most transformative startups. From finding his grandfather’s logbook to soloing in 41 hours, building a flight school from a single airplane, and co-founding a fintech company built by

In part two of our look at "The British Century Series" (not a thing), Joe Wilding and I continue iour look at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum in West Sussex, England's collection and move onto the backbone of the RAF jet fighter force in the 1950s, the Supermarine Swift, English Electric Lightning and the incredible, wonderful and frankly perfect Hawker Hunter.Visit the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum website here: https://tangmere-museum.org.uk/Facebook:

APG 679 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:17 NEWS 00:04:33 Two Planes Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway 00:18:26 US NAS is a Mess with Government Shut down 00:30:14 GETTING TO KNOW US 00:48:28 Plane Tale - Fast Jets on the Front Line 01:10:16 FEEDBACK 01:10:26 Sam Bolog - Aaron Rheins on Instagram: "Cockpit Doors Are Changing Soon" 01:12:46 Mahzuz - Balloon Feedback for Captain Nick 01:16:51 George Hollis - B-717 Video 01:26:08 Tanya Weiman - Meetup with Capt. Ian Palmer

What happens when your “cargo” isn’t boxes or baggage - but a full-grown lion?In this extraordinary episode of The Red Eye, we follow a true story unlike any other: a wildlife conservationist and his beloved lion, Aslan, take to the skies for a once-in-a-lifetime journey across New Zealand. Their mission? To film a high-budget circus-themed commercial in the snowy mountains of Cardrona.But transporting 260 kilos of raw power in a small cargo plane comes with a few… complications. As turbulence hits

Paul goes to Namibia to check the cute WDH airport, and drive 3000km+ — and yes, before you all ask, driving the Skeleton Coast is everything you dream it to be (this country is stunning, and the NamibRand is perhaps the most beautiful place he has ever seen). He falls in love with Airlink (from their Embraer to their extensive safety talk, and they serve something called food, a forgotten art in Europe/North America), maybe with JNB a bit less (but that lounge there, woah!). Should you board when

This episode dives into the global aircraft buying spree reshaping aviation in 2025. From IndiGo’s bold move to double its Airbus A350 order, to Turkish Airlines reevaluating its massive Boeing deal, we explore the strategic decisions behind the biggest fleet expansions of the year. Plus, what Spirit Airlines’ cutbacks reveal about risk and resilience in a volatile market. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or tracking industry trends, this episode delivers sharp insights into the aircraft...

Kick back and let Sunny spin your weekend soundtrack! From classic rock to pop favorites, toe-tappers to slow jams, Sunny’s got the perfect mix to brighten your Saturday. Whether you’re cruising at 30,000 feet or relaxing on the ground, the Jukebox is open for requests and packed with feel-good vibes.It’s music, memories, and a splash of sunshine — all brought to you by Sunny, your host with the golden playlist and a smile you can hear.

Runway safety is failing! 🚨 In this critical episode, we dive deep into the real-world problem causing near-misses and ground collisions: the pilot's lack of real-time surface situational awareness.Sri and Ashwini analyze the current state of Airport Surface Detection and explore revolutionary solutions that are being developed by industry giants like Collins and Honeywell.We discuss:Why fully automated tugboats are unlikely due to certification and redundancy challenges.The game-changing role

Runway safety is failing! 🚨 In this critical episode, we dive deep into the real-world problem causing near-misses and ground collisions: the pilot's lack of real-time surface situational awareness.Sri and Ashwini analyze the current state of Airport Surface Detection and explore revolutionary solutions that are being developed by industry giants like Collins and Honeywell.We discuss:Why fully automated tugboats are unlikely due to certification and redundancy challenges.The game-changing role

IHG has just launched their richest welcome bonus ever at 200,000 points, while Rove Miles introduces a game-changing double-dipping opportunity for hotel bookings. We explore the intensifying credit card arms race between premium issuers and examine IndiGo's unique strategy for their new long-haul A321XLR service to Athens. Plus, we cover Alaska's disappointing companion fare restrictions, Citi's generous compensation for Strata Elite issues, and several lucrative points purchasing

Welcome to episode 117 of The Journey Is the Reward!We've got a full manifest for this episode. First up, we're taking on some listener feedback from Terrific Tanya. She's been listening to Chris Hutchins on the Tim Ferriss Show and says we're both right about points versus cash back. Sorry, Tanya, you can't be a straddler on this one! Just like you can't say you love both Airbus and Boeing equally, you've got to pick a side—Team Points or Team Cash Back.As always, our

We're excited to announce our special four-part podcast miniseries featuring stories from the making of our newest Behind the Wings PBS season! Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy "Jackie'O" LaTourrette discuss our upcoming episodes: "The Hurricane Hunters," "Building the International Space Station," "50 Years of the F-16," and "Unlocking Asteroid Secrets." Join us to hear inside tales you won't find anywhere else. This is going to be cool!Miniseries episodes come out every Thursday