Twice-weekly news and interviews from the world of aviation, produced by the AVweb Newsteam and hosted by radio personality (and pilot) Mike Blakeney. AVweb has been the world's premier independent aviation news resource since 1995.
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Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
A NASA DC-8 (unintentionally) flew through a diffuse volcanic ash cloud generated by an Icelandic volcano 10 years years ago. The aircraft spent less than 10 minutes in the cloud and, upon first inspection, seemed undamaged. It turns out that first looks can be deceiving. AVweb's Glenn Pew talks with Tom Grindle of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, who authored a report on the damage.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
Randall Fishman has been flying his Electraflyer-C every day this week at Sun 'n Fun, and on Saturday he sat down with AVweb's Mary Grady to talk about what he's working on now, including a two-seat experimental airplane and a new electric motor.This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
A San Jose company has developed flight training apps for your mobile device. AVweb's Greg Lane talks with Mike Shiflett of MS Aviation.This podcast is brought to you by Conoco-Phillips and Bose Corporation
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
After 18 months of idled production, the Mooney Airplane Company is thinking about firing up the factory again. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Mooney's Susan Harrison.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation and Conoco-Phillips.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
Erik Lindbergh recently launched a project to create cash prizes that will encourage experimentation with electric aircraft. The first suite of prizes will be awarded this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Lindbergh talked with AVweb's Mary Grady at Sun 'n Fun about what he hopes to accomplish with the project and explores some of the promise and challenge to come.This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
AVweb's Russ Niles speaks with Lockheed Martin's Jim Derr, who's in charge of the company's flight service contract.This podcast is brought to you by Conoco-Phillips and Bose Corporation
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
General aviation dodged a bullet on user fees, but there are plenty of other challenges ahead. Craig Fuller talks with AVweb's Mary Grady at Sun 'n Fun about those challenges, including NextGen, avgas, and more, and also the opportunities that GA will be facing in the future.This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather and Lightspeed Aviation.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
The Lindbergh Foundation's Corporate Award for Balance recognizes the work of companies that demonstrate a dedication to the environment and quality of life in their business practices. This year, the award went to FedEx, and AVweb's Mary Grady talked with FedEx COO Mike Ducker at the Sun 'n Fun Museum just prior to the celebratory awards dinner.This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, winner of the prestigious individual Charles Lindbergh Award, spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles about the significance of the award and a little about the airplane business.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation and Conoco-Phillips.
Thu, 2010-04-22 14:46
AVweb's Russ Niles speaks with Embraer's Clint Clouatre about the company's light jet programs and the current market.This podcast is brought to you by Conoco-Phillips and Bose Corporation
Wed, 2010-04-21 12:46
Norton Aviation, based in Sarasota, Fla., offers personalized training for pilots transitioning into light jets like the Eclipse, Mustang, or Phenom. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli caught up with Thomas J. Norton at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland for some insight into the challenges and rewards of learning to fly a single-pilot jet.This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather and Lightspeed Aviation.