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Our guest this episode is Jonathan Heckman, founder and writer of the JetCheck.net blog. Jonathan attends Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he’s working to a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration. He’s also a student pilot, logging hours in a Diamond Eclipse.
The news:
- Airlines want payouts for ‘overreaction’
- Airlines and Ashes
- Aircraft engine makers, regulators study ash impact
- US Airways calls off merger talks with United Airlines
- With Higher Passenger Revenue, Delta Narrows Loss to $256 Million
- Southwest Airlines posts $11 million 1Q profit
- Spirit Airlines Installs “Pre-Reclined” Seats On New Airbus A320’s
- DOT Denies Requests for Waiver of Tarmac Delay Rule
- Swelblog: Dr. Amy Cohen on Tarmac Delays
- O’Hare to shorten runway
- EADS North America Intends to Submit Proposal for U.S. Air Force Tanker
- See also: EADS KC-45 Tanker and The Real American Tankers
- U.S. Army Unveils UAV Road Map
- ‘Green Hornet’ flies for Earth Day
David provides his This Week in Aviation history segment, and we have a great report from the Airplane Geeks Australia Desk.
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Opening and closing music is provided by Brother Love from the Album Of The Year CD. Visit his site at http://www.brotherloverocks.com/.





Max and Court are pleased to bring you an interview with Dr. Alfred Kahn, the father of U.S. airline deregulation. Dr. Kahn led the push for airline deregulation during the late 70’s and has been called on for airline industry advice ever since. Dr. Kahn is the only guest we’ve had on the Airplane Geeks with his own Wikipedia page.





