After 24 years of helping travelers choose seats, SeatGuru officially closed on October 31, 2025, leaving many frequent flyers wondering how to avoid bad seats. The site had been showing outdated aircraft configurations since 2020, making it more misleading than helpful. In this episode, we reveal superior modern alternatives that offer real-time seat availability and more accurate aircraft layouts than SeatGuru ever provided. Learn which tools to use for your next booking and why this

In this episode of Avia Dev Insight Africa, host Jon Howell, CEO and founder of AviaDev Africa, discusses the latest developments in communications and technology in African aviation with Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA for Aircraft, and Martin Smillie, Senior Vice President, The Communications Services Business Unit The episode focuses on how targeted investments in technology can enhance operational efficiency, build resilience, and improve the bottom line for African airports and airlines

Join Mike Abbott Smith as he spins the legends and loud guitars that shaped classic rock! From the heart-thumping drums of Led Zeppelin to the electrifying riffs of AC/DC, Mike dives deep into the music that defined generations.This episode features:Deep cuts and timeless hits from the ’70s and ’80sStories behind the songs and the artists who made themListener shoutouts and dedications from around the globeA special segment on “Forgotten Guitar Heroes” — the unsung masters of the six-stringSo crank

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 special episode, we recorded from the floor of APSCON 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Vertical Valor / Hangar Z booth. Joining us today are Deputy Pilo...

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My name’s Rebecca and I’m an administrative assistant, illustrator and designer based in Brighton UK. I am excited to share my journey on how I’m overcoming my 17 yearlong fear of flying, as well as tips and advice for other nervous fliers.Lovefly Courses  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast,

This past XContest season (2025) Ariel Zlatkovski decided to take on a fantastically bold and totally mind-bending mission: Fly 100, 100km flights in a single season. To pull it off he'd have to spend a full 10% of his hours on Earth flying (nearly 20% of daylight hours), he'd cover 12,000 kilometers of open distance, and rack up 893 hours in the sky. He'd live the entire year away from home in India, Colombia and the Alps and while one imagines this would be most pilot's dream year, it was often

n this week’s episode, Communications Committee Chair Matt McCants has some elections reminders and quick ways to vote if you haven’t cast your ballot for the Fall General Election. He also goes over how to access the options for your Southwest Airlines Medical Open Enrollment, which runs until November 5. This covers your selection of medical, dental, and vision plans along with life insurance, updating your beneficiaries, and Loss of License (LOL) taxable vs non-taxable selection. Check you...

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss two statistically improbable events — an airACT 747 veered off the runway and struck a vehicle before ending up in the sea and a United Airlines 737-8 MAX struck something at 36,000 feet. We walk through the most likely scenario at this point. Lack of communication (literally) […]The post AvTalk Episode 342: Two statistically improbable events appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

In this Q&A episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, we dive into some of the most talked-about topics in the PA-46 community. From the current aircraft market to pilot safety and insurance trends, this episode is packed with insights every PA-46 pilot should hear.We discuss:✅ Why the JetPROP market is tighter than ever✅ The rise in gear-up incidents and how to prevent them✅ Why landing with full flaps matters for safety✅ Key medical considerations for pilots flying under BasicMed✅ How

The podcast highlights the record-breaking performance of U.S. aviation in the third quarter of 2025, led by American Airlines, with Delta and United expanding globally and Southwest facing new challenges. It reviews the key drivers of success —strong domestic demand, fleet modernization, and digital transformation— while addressing ongoing issues such as pilot shortages and environmental pressure. It concludes that 2025 marks a new era for U.S. aviation, one defined by efficien...

The episode explores Airbus and Boeing’s contrasting strategies in 2025. Airbus strengthens its lead with steady profits and efficient production, while Boeing continues rebuilding after challenging years. Both focus on efficiency and innovation as key drivers of their future — two different paths toward the same goal: stability in the global skies.

Latin American aviation is experiencing growth amid strong challenges. Mexico faces tensions with the U.S. after 13 flight routes were revoked, while regional airlines denounce high taxes that limit competitiveness. Meanwhile, Viva Aerobus expands its network to Central America and Embraer strengthens its industrial role in Brazil. Hurricane Melissa reminded the Caribbean of its climate vulnerability and the need for resilient airports. Overall, the region advances towar...

In this episode of Beyond the Sticks, I'm back with updates from the workshop, the flightline, and the wider RC world.🏗️ Workshop: The Summit project continues, and the new hangar setup is taking shape.✈️ Flying: A brilliant Sunday session on the 12th — full of laughs, flights, and a new plane alert! (Feature-length video now live.)🌐 Web Watch: Apex Aerotech lands on the scene, founded by Jase “The Ace” Dussia — plus RC MarketSpace gears up for its December launch.🤝 Community: Plans are

Arvandus swaps his Spasticated Time Machine for a Shinkansen ticket straight into Japan’s vibrant musical past and future! In this special edition of The Dasi Sho, he dives into the world of J-Pop, City Pop, and anime soundtracks—where neon nostalgia meets futuristic beats.From the smooth grooves of the 1980s to the pulse-pounding hits of today, Arvandus explores how Japan’s unique sound has shaped global music culture. Expect witty banter, fascinating trivia, and a playlist that will transport you

Join Arvandus as he fires up the Spasticated Time Machine for another chaotic journey through the centuries—where logic takes a vacation and history gets a rewrite! This week, the dials spin out of control as Arvandus crash-lands somewhere between the Renaissance and the Disco era, trying to fix time with duct tape and bad ideas. Expect bizarre musical mashups, questionable historical “facts,” and the occasional paradox that might just delete your breakfast.Buckle up, travelers—the flux capacitor’s

Meet Taylor Deen, one of the few female Goodyear blimp pilots in the world.Taylor Deen is one of the few active female blimp pilots in the world. At 37 years old, she has achieved the role of chief pilot with the Goodyear Blimp, logging more than 2,500 hours of lighter-than-air (LTA) flight hours and 3,000 fixed-wing hours. She earned her pilot license in 2005 and continued training to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with CFI-Instrumentation training. Taylor joined the California-based

In Part 2, Ian Wookey takes us inside daily flying with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, sharing what it’s like to operate the CH-147F Chinook in challenging environments. He talks about crew coordination, tactical missions, mountain flying, and the training and experience required to upgrade from First Officer to Aircraft Commander in Canada’s heavy-lift helicopter community.

Petter and Ben take a look at the recent cargo DHL Cargo plane landing at Heathrow Airport that ended in a tail strike and how pilots train to avoid them. What goes through a pilots mind when something dangerous like this happens?Let’s find out! -----------------------------------------------------Head over to Ekster to get 35% off sitewide, and an additional 10% with the code CAPTAIN at checkout: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/mentourpod... ⁠-----------------------------------------------------If you