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ANA Star WarsR2-D2™ ANA JET Flight Ceremony Los Angeles International Airport"STAR WARS: The Force Awakens" World Premiere HollywoodANA Returns to Sydney in Style with the R2-D2 Star Wars Dreamliner - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporterFans with the R2-D2™ ANA JET - YouTube (video)SHOP | ANA STAR WARS PROJECTHappy birthday AirbusThe timeline | Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturerApp in the AirApp in the Air - We added new Profile StatisticsKayak SnapKayak to Launch New Text-Based Travel Service – SkiftMcKinsey's future of travelFacebook and the future of travel | McKinsey & CompanyPost-booking price checking appFairFly: Rebooking your flight at a better price.The miles addictionHelp, I’m Addicted to Frequent-Flier Miles -- The CutTurning an airplaneThe Art of Turning Around an Airplane - The New York TimesZRH gets a lots of Qatari jetsQatari ex-emir’s broken leg sees 9 ‘emergency’ landings in Zurich despite night flight ban — RT NewsDelta CEO is person of the yearPerson Of The Year: Delta Air Lines’ Rich

Travel security advicesLebanon Travel WarningMy Travel Risk | AngelListSIN meets Star WarsChangi Airport Singapore StarwarsStar Wars at Changi - Paul Papadimitriou | FacebookThe BA 767Boeing 767-300 | About BA | British AirwaysQatar Airways fumbles A350 launch in New YorkReport: Qatar Airways chief has harsh words for Delta’s CEO | The Biz Beat BlogQatar Airways aborts takeoff on first Airbus A350 flight from US | Daily Mail OnlineEmirates retires aircrafts and expands airline dealsEmirates to retire 26 planes next year as it modernises fleet with new Airbus A380s | The NationalEmirates World Interviews | Inflight entertainment | Emirates United KingdomMalaysia Airlines Strikes A Deal With Emirates — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netEtihad wants to be there for the long runEtihad Airways wins ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award for seventh consecutive yearInterview: Etihad CEO Downplays Rivals' Complaints to Focus on the 'Long Game' – SkiftEtihad debuts swanky new frequent-flier lounge at New York JFKLuxury se

Women in the aviation industryAll-Female Flight Crew a First for Ethiopia AirlinesIndonesia's Lion Air grounds pilot for 'offering flight attendant as compensation' for delay, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits TimesChina’s Secret to a Booming Aviation Industry: Sexism - FortuneA hazing ritual forced Chinese female flight attendants into overhead bins - The Washington PostAir travel after the terror attacksReports: Russia demands Lebanon shut down airspace for Russian military drills - VoxUkraine closes airspace to all Russian planes - BBC NewsWorldwide Travel AlertSécurité: les personnels Air France inquiets (in French)Blonde bomber: Police believe Hasna Aitboulahcen was part of a terror cell planning an attack on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | DailyTelegraphPerquisitions à Roissy : des signaux de radicalisation découverts - Le Point (in French)Toulouse Airbus site bomb alert: 200 people evacuated after '3 drinks cans connected with wire' found in engine - Mirror OnlineTurkish plane diverted to

Terror attacksBomb threats force 2 Air France flights from US to Paris into emergency landings — RT NewsMetrojet Crash In Egypt Was Result Of 'Terrorist Act,' Russia SaysExclusive: Investigators '90 percent sure' bomb downed Russian plane | ReutersUK Holiday Jet 'Came Within 1,000ft Of Missile'The new airport security reality: insoucring?4 passengers removed from Spirit Airlines plane in Baltimore; flight was Chicago-bound, officials say | abc7chicago.comThe TSA’s security screening is worse than you even imagined - QuartzTSA failed to catch man with loaded gun on airplane | WFLA.comPaul narrates how liquids in his carry-on failed to be detected at TSE, IST and ZAGEmirates goes 2 class and jetpacksThe plane with the most seats in the world - CNN.comTwo guys wearing jetpacks fly alongside an Airbus A380Happy 20, EasyJet (but are you sure about those uniforms?)EasyJet is now 25: Who's shaking up the travel industry today?EasyJet unveils futuristic LED-studded uniforms for 2016 - TelegraphThe Air Astana experien

SHOW NOTESCaptains' Hat TipsThanks to Kendall (TXL) for stating that we were one of the best sources of industry news, to Greg (BRS) for his weekly contributions and Vicky (ATH) for her suggestions. News of the weekThe Russian airliner crashRussian plane crash: Flight 7K9268 crashed in EgyptTerrorists 'boasted' to Isil leaders about bombing plane, stranded Brits 'could face ten day delays' - as it happened on Saturday November 7 - TelegraphRussian plane crash: Quest finds it mysterious - CNN.comSinai Metrojet A321 crash raises questions about Egypt, Russia - Runway GirlRunway GirlEgypt and Russia reject claims ISIL is behind airliner crash - 9news.com.auWorrying working conditions for US Air Traffic controllersSome U.S. Air-Traffic Controllers Found to Sleep for Three Hours - Bloomberg BusinessThe Future of Air FranceCould Air France shrink like Alitalia? - Yahoo FinanceAIr France's HR boss his shirt as he escapes furious mob - TelegraphPolice arrest Air France workers in investigation of shirt-ripping scuffl

SHOW NOTESWishing well to Oscar MunozUnited Continental CEO Oscar Munoz Suffers Heart Attack - WSJAlex & Paul's travelsAttaché - YouTube- EXPIRED OPEN JAW FLIGHTS FROM MADRID, SPAIN TO MUMBAI, INDIA, RETURNING TO EITHER LONDON OR DUBLIN FOR ONLY £213/€290Cello AviationBoeing 767-300 | About BA | British AirwaysBA and OneWorld to grow network?British Airways' Parent Wants Another Airline and Finnair Is the Best Target – SkiftRyanair in talks on first interlining deals with long-haul carriers | ReutersQantas to fly direct to Europe?Qantas Boeing 787s could fly from Dubai to European cities - Australian Business TravellerQantas is considering nonstop flights between Australia and the UKThe future of London HeathrowHeathrow Reveals a Vision for Its Third Runway Expansion – SkiftJetBlue farms potatoes at New York KennedyJetBlue is Growing Potatoes at JFK Airport | Travel + LeisureJetBlue Opened a Potato Farm at JFK Airport -- NYMagHiroko Tabuchi's pictures of JFK TWA terminalHiroko Tabuchi on Twitter: "Open Ho

SHOW NOTESCaptains' hat tipsOur thanks to Markus (STR), Cedric (CDG), Michael (FAB), Peter (BOH), Ivan (WAW), and Kendall (TXL) for their contributions to this episode and their feedback.Note that due to the increasing incoming messages, we won't be able to thank everyone, nor reference all the news sent to us on each episode, for time's sake. please keep them going though! We really love the conversations and try to answer to each and everyone of you.Special thanks to all those who hunted our last episode on Product Hunt. News of the weekDisruption in air travel3 Radical Ideas To Totally Disrupt Air Travel | Co.Design | business + designTEAGUE on InstagramThe Disruptive Airline Concept That Puts Passengers First – SkiftLHR and pollutionHeathrow CEO Says Volkswagen Scandal Will Help Fix Airport's Pollution Problem – SkiftAir India announces world's longest flightSan Francisco to New Delhi flight could mark beginning of Air India’s turnaround | The Indian ExpressAirline layoffsAir France Pilots Won't Budge,

SHOW NOTESShout outsSpecial thanks to Michael (FAB) who corrected us (LGW is not a BAA airport anymore) and for his contributions you'll hear throughout this episode, to Nic (LHR) for his endorsement, Mohd (KUL) for the kind words and his question, to the Flying Blue employee Paul phoned to whilst being at MRU for being so kind and efficient.Paul would also like to thank Bernard who invited him on his Analyse Asia podcast to discuss the state of travel in Asia (show notes):https://soundcloud.com/analyseasia/episode-60-startups-air-travel-in-asia-with-paul-papadimitriou …and to Mark (LHR) whose book, Skyfaring, helped him enjoy a 12 hours flight.News of the weekAir MauritiusFlights to Mauritius: Vols vers Ile Maurice| Air MauritiusAir Mauritius orders six A350 XWB | Airbus Press releaseAirline upgrades: Bidding for business class | The EconomistFlying Blue - The frequent flyer programme of AIR FRANCE and KLMiPhone 6S and Apple WatchPlane Finder – Live Flight Status TrackerAirport Lounges: Reviews & Club Ac

SHOW NOTESShout outsOur thanks to all our listeners, we really appreciate your loyalty and your feedback! Special thanks to Neil (JNB), Zachary (SFO), Kendall (TXL), Michael (FAB), HhhHhm (AMS), Gen (PVG), Pieter (BOH), Markus (STR), Mica & Camille (LHR), Gray (TPA) and Mascha (AMS) for your messages.And Don for episode 022, the feedback has been incredible.News of the weekBA 777 on fire at Las VegasBritish Airways plane catches fire at Las Vegas airport #BA2276 | US news | The GuardianKLAS ATC recording (audio)British Airways 777 Catches Fire in Las Vegas After Engine Failure - WSJ ($)British Airways pilot Chris Henkey had already cheated death once before | Daily Mail OnlineBritish Airways blaze pilot: 'I'm finished flying' - BBC NewsBritish Airways fire: Source cites fire suppression - CNN.comBA fire report suggests engine casing breach - BBC NewsBritish Airways 777 Engine Fire in KLAS : aviationPICTURES: Unclear whether BA 777 engine failure was containedLas Vegas British Airways fire horror: 'Lessons

SHOW NOTESGuestDon Hunter. Chief Officer Airport Operations at Oman Air since 2010. Prior to that, MD Dnata Philippines and Vice President Operations Dnata Dubai. Managing director of Menzies Macau in 2007-2008. General Manager Airport Services Virgin Atlantic in 2004-2007. Cathay Pacific Airways in 1986-2004, posts included General Manager Kai Tak, Managing Director Hong Kong Air Terminal Services, and MD Hong Kong Airport Services, General Manager Africa and Airport Manager San Francisco. 10 years as commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force.News of the weekThe story of the HKG transfer, by Don HunterHong Kong Prepares to Switch Its Airports in Seven-Hour Stretch - WSJFinal Hour at Kai Tak Airport! - YouTube (video)BBC News | Asia-Pacific | Hong Kong's flying startChek Lap Kok Airport | Projects | Foster + PartnersClosure of Kai Tak Airport | Gwulo: Old Hong KongSite Preparation for the New Hong Kong International Airport - Craig S. Covil - Google BooksINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - Problems Continue to Mount a

SHOW NOTESNews of the weekSingapore celebrates its 50th anniversaryExclusive! Singapore Airlines Pilot on His First National Day Flypast This SG50 | SilverKris - The Travel Magazine of Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines - Proud to Fly the Nation's Flag - YouTube (video)SIA A380 NDP 2015 flypass. - YouTube (video)Singapore's Golden Jubilee SG50 - YouTube (video)NDP 2015 Preview Flypast - 1 August 2015 - YouTube (video)Qantas passengers spend 23 hours stranded in Singapore airportChangi Airport may close one runway temporarily - CNN.comSingapore Airlines' futureSingapore Airlines reports higher profits but future outlook hinges on Scoot & Tigerair improvements | CAPA - Centre for AviationIs Singapore Airlines really going to shift its focus to regional flights? | Road Warrior VoicesSingapore Airlines is Offering Trips for $850 | Travel + LeisureEmirates competes with Singapore, comments on DeltaEmirates keeps eating the competition in A380 sized bites | Plane TalkingEmirates calls Delta's latest claims in

SHOW NOTESNews of the weekMission Impossible — Rogue NationMission: Impossible Rogue Nation Trailer - YouTubeMission: Impossible's Tom Cruise hangs horizontal outside moving plane | Daily Mail OnlineFirst clues in the MH370 mystery?MH370 search: Reunion debris to be tested in France - BBC NewsPotential MH370 Plane window washes up on Reunion Island beach | Daily Mail OnlineSaima Mohsin on Twitter: "#Malaysia tells #CNN 1. A serial number matched #MH370 2. The paintwork matched 3. There was a MAS maintenance seal on the flaperon"Malaysia reckless on MH370 facts - CNN.comMH370 search: Differing messages on aircraft parts frustrate Flight 370 families - Chicago TribuneMH370 mystery clues might have been burned on La Reunion | Plane TalkingReddit: Alternate flaperon sources : MH370How MH370 fell into the Indian Ocean - Business Insider'Low-speed plane crash ruled out': Hong Kong, foreign aviation experts weigh in on clues from wrecked MH370 flaperon | South China Morning PostWhat's next in the search for MH370? |

SHOW NOTESGuestGreg Annandale, freelance web developper. Website — Twitter — InstagramI. News of the weekTEDx HanedaTEDx HanedaTEDx Haneda party, Andrew Shuttleworth (video)TEDx Haneda afterparty at Haneda airport JAL hangar July 18th (Japanese)MH17 1 year anniversary#PAPERBOEING — Open RussiaVideo: 'Sickening' footage of Russian-backed rebels arriving at MH17 crash site emerges - TelegraphAirbus confirms A380neoAirbus commits to new A380 | The Sunday TimesListen to our comments in episode 001, 007 and 014Could Singapore retake the longest flight crown?Airbus in talks with Singapore for ultra-long range airplane; "A350-900LR" likely - Leeham News and CommentSingapore Air Wants to Bring Back Nonstop Flight to U.S. - Bloomberg Business** Greg Annandale on his SpaceX experience**NASA / SpaceX CRS-7 Launch by Greg Annandale - ExposureSpaceXSpaceX CEO: Cause of Falcon Rocket Accident Still UnclearThe U.S. "Boeing" Bank faces uncertain futureBoeing Helps Export-Import Bank Fight for Survival - WSJEmirates to Ex-Im

SHOW NOTESI. Industry News of the WeekDebunking Allegations | About Emirates | Emirates United StatesSir Tim Clark media conference on 'Why the Big 3 U.S legacy carriers are wrong | Emirates - YouTube [Video]The Golden Age | Choice. It's a wonderful thing | Emirates - YouTube [Video]The Benefits of Open Skies - US Travel Association [PDF]https://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/USTRAVEL/attach/ExecSummary_Benefits_Open_Skies.pdfReport backs third Heathrow runway - BBC NewsNew Option for London Heathrow Airport?The UK's hub airport isn't London Heathrow. It's Amsterdam Schiphol | CityMetricAirports Commission report: Heathrow runway expansion by 2025 will be too little, too late for London’s tech sector | City A.M.Airport expansion: It's build, build, build in much of the world - BBC NewsLondon's Heathrow airport could become the busiest airport in the worldLondon Heathrow turns out the lights in Terminal 1 | Airports & Routes content from ATWOnlineIs Ryanair Taking a Closer Look at the 737-700? :: Rou

SHOW NOTESI. Industry News of the WeekUnited Airlines CFO: Airbus A380 Superjumbo "doesn't work" for us - Business InsiderNew model calculates how air transport connects the world | MIT NewsUnited Airlines Strengthens New York/New Jersey Hub with Move of p.s. Transcontinental Service to Newark - Jun 16, 2015United Airlines passengers 'abandoned' in barracks in Canada for 20 HOURS | Daily Mail OnlineCompany Update (NASDAQ:VA): Virgin America Inc is Triple Award Winner in 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards - Smarter AnalystVirgin America Will Evolve as Pilots Vote to Join a Union – SkiftCould American Airlines Ditch Its Fellow Legacy Carriers For Gulf Partnerships? -- TrefisQatar CEO sends message to Delta CEO at Paris Air Show | Airlines content from ATWOnlineTen European cities ask Emirates to fly trans-Atlantic | GulfNews.comEmirates eyes 100 new destinations from Dubai World Central | GulfNews.comPortugal sells 61% stake in TAP to JetBlue founder | Finance & Data content from ATWOnlineStudent buys new na

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekFacing summer crush, airlines try to speed boarding | The Seattle Times TSA Failed 95% of Fake Weapons Tests, Investigation Finds | TIMESouthwest takes a passenger under its wing - ElliottYou Can Get a Pilot License in India After Just 35 Minutes in Air - Bloomberg BusinessAir India Takes Yoga to the Skies With Classes for Pilots and Cabin Crew | TIMEUPDATE 4-Portugal gets three bids in TAP airline privatisation | ReutersIreland to sell Aer Lingus stake to IAG - BBC NewsBritish Airways' owner makes £1bn offer for Ireland's Aer Lingus - TelegraphLondon Will Again Be the Most Popular City for International Visitors in 2015 – SkiftEngineer pictured fixing plane's engine with 'duct tape' by concerned EasyJet passenger - UK - News - The IndependentSatellite images show clearly that Russia faked its MH17 reportJohn Kerry picked up by US C-17 plane from airport in Geneva after breaking leg | Daily Mail OnlineII. Innovation of the weekKLM’s Social Media Managers Generate $25m In Annual R

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekAnother report in the US4 v ME3 sagaU.S. Airlines Issue Report That Argues Gulf Rivals Are Doing a Great Job – SkiftThe best U.S. airlinesAnd this year's best airline is ... - CNN.comDelta likes profits and feesInterview: Flush With Profits, Delta CEO Is a Portrait of Optimism – SkiftAirline fees not going away: Delta CEOBye bye US AirwaysAmerican Airlines Exec Says the Chilling Words: 'US Airways Will Go Away in October'U.S. pre-clearance expandedAirlines for America Applauds DHS for Expansion of International Pre-Clearance Roll Out | Business WireWill Emirates fly to the U.S. from London?Rumor: EK Has Plans For DXB-LHR-USA — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netIAG backs the Middle-Eastern carriersInternational Airlines Group (IAG) response to US Airlines Gulf Carrier Subsidy Claim Wrong: ...Amsterdam doesn't want more Emirates flightsDutch gov't blocks Gulf carriers' expansion at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport - Transport - ArabianBusiness.comMalaysia Airlines fires every single e

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekAnother year of profits for EmiratesEmirates Airline annual profits surge 40% to $1.2 bn - Yahoo News UKSubsidies Spat Won’t Stop Expansion into U.S., Says Emirates - WSJ ($)Subsidy? Tosh!The International and Government Affairs Journal of Emirates Issue 21 | May 2015 (PDF)Tim Clark talks on the Emirates in-flight radioEmirates Interviews | Inflight entertainment | The Emirates Experience | EmiratesEtihad reacts to U.S. accusationsEtihad report alleges 3 major US carriers have received $71.5 billion in benefits | Open Skies content from ATWOnlineFrontier woes continueDavid Siegel out as Frontier Airlines CEO - The Denver PostCyprus might get a new airlineCobalt Air applies for AOC in Cyprus | Government Affairs content from ATWOnlineRome FCO crippled by a fireMajor fire at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport leads to closure, delays | Safety content from ATWOnlineThe magic of flyingIn Flight - NYTimes.comSkyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot: Mark Vanhoenacker: 9780385351812: Amazon.com: BooksNo

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekThe 787 BugBoeing 787 software bug can shut down planes' generators IN FLIGHT • The RegisterThe new FAA air traffic systemFAA: 2 million lines of code process new air traffic system | Network WorldPlanes grounded by an iPad app errorAmerican Airlines planes grounded by iPad app error - BBC NewsHappy 10th, A380Airbus upbeat on sales as A380 marks bitter-sweet anniversary | ReutersA private 747-8Luxury plane firm unveils £400 million Boeing customised with restaurant and bedrooms - Mirror OnlineU.S. airlines investingBigger Planes Making Some United Flights a Bit More Roomy – SkiftAmerican Airlines announces biggest ever lounge upgradesJudge dismisses Skiplagged suitJudge Tosses United Airlines Lawsuit Over ‘Hidden City’ Tickets - Bloomberg BusinessMH downsizes, kills cargoMalaysia Airlines fleet restructuring - Leeham News and CommentTAP goes on prolonged strikeIt's a Bad 10 Days to Be an Airline Passenger in Portugal – SkiftThe 2015 Freddie Awards2015 Annual Freddie Awards (27th)

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekEmirates massive engine orderRolls-Royce secures its largest engine order with £6.1bn Emirates deal | Business | The GuardianGulf airlines' success prompts hostility from US and European carriers | Business | The GuardianEmirates Chasing After US Passengers With A 2 For 1 SpecialCyprus plans for a new flag carrierNew airline seeks to use Cyprus as a base (updated) | Cyprus MailIconic JFK Terminal 5 building revivedJetBlue May Enter the Airport Hotel Business - Condé Nast TravelerMohegan Sun and Incheon Airport To Collaborate on Unique Gaming Resort – SkiftUnited expels passenger for tweetUnited bans researcher from flight after 'joke tweet' - BBC NewsSkyJet and media sensationalismA Skywest Regional Jet Suffers Loss Of Cabin Pressure At 38,000 FeetManston's futureUkip manifesto pledge to re-open ManstonNew UK Air Passenger Duty Taxe rateTax changes on 1 April: Cheaper long-haul flights - BBC NewsRates and allowances: Excise Duty - Air Passenger Duty - GOV.UKBelfast International A