Podcast

Aviation groups say that user fees could be incorporated into a new government debt-reduction initiative. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew spoke with AEA president Paula Derks — and played devil’s advocate to learn more. Listen, learn, and add your voice by contacting your representative. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download […]

Not all the costs associated with cleaning up after last year’s tornado are being covered by Sun ‘n Fun’s insurance carriers, and individual aircraft owners are being asked to submit claims to their carriers. SNF’s Jim Bernegger spoke with AVweb‘s Russ Niles. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download […]

For pilots with a competitive streak, racing your own airplane holds a strong allure. To indulge that desire, the Sport Air Racing League organizes air races for GA pilots at airports around the country. Linda Street-Ely talks to AVweb‘s Mary Grady about how it works and how you can participate. This podcast is brought to […]

Judy Tarver of FltOps.com has worked for more than 30 years in pilot recruitment, helping airlines to select the best pilots and advising job seekers on the best strategies for getting hired. She shares her insights with AVweb‘s Mary Grady for anyone hoping to get a job in the cockpit. This podcast is brought to […]

It’s been a few years since Capt. Chesley Sullenberger and FO Jeff Skiles strapped into an airplane together, and they’ll share a cockpit for the first time since their Miracle on the Hudson flight on November 18. The two pilots will take turns in the cockpit of the Historical Flight Foundation’s DC-7B on a flight […]

The Chinese influence was front and center at NBAA in Las Vegas last week, and it had people talking. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with the Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia about how the Chinese market might affect general aviation — and his observations may surprise some of you. This podcast is brought to you by Bose […]

As margins narrow and competition for charter customer heats up, charter brokers are being squeezed out by operators trying to claim all of the revenue in a charter for themselves, says Matthew Winer of Executive Air Services. He’s drafted a document aimed at addressing the needs of both camps, and AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with […]

James Chitty of PlaneClear, LLC says clients too often know little about the equipment and personnel flying them to their destinations. PlaneClear offers full disclosure to its clients and AVweb‘s Russ Niles talked to Chitty about it at NBAA in Las Vegas. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download […]

The fractional market is a mirror of the bizjet market, but things may be looking up a little for fractionals. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Bombardier Flexjet’s Bruce Peddle. This podcast is brought to you by XM WX Satellite Weather and Lightspeed Aviation. Duration: File Size: download here

Insurance is a given in aviation, and insurance giant Swissre is tapping the emerging UAV market. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Swissre Corporate Solutions’ UAV expert Paul O’Ryan. This podcast is brought to you by Phillips 66 Aviation. Duration: File Size: download here