
United A320 & American 737 Both Blow Tires At O’Hare Within Hours Of Each Other
Passengers were shuttled to terminals after burst tires forced two veteran jets to be taken out of service overnight.

Passengers were shuttled to terminals after burst tires forced two veteran jets to be taken out of service overnight.

The LATAM jet eventually reached its destination just over half an hour late.
The aircraft suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse * FedEx retro livery 777 * Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica * Mr Porter Blind Box Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

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