DLD 457: Awkward in Austin

Austin Terminal West Gates (Image: ABIA/David Wilson)

Is there at least maybe, hopefully a good reason for American Airlines slashing its mini-hub in Austin?

DLD 211: Speedy Delivery

Alt text: Aerial view from an airplane window showing the wing and a vast landscape below. The terrain is arid and rugged, with winding rivers and canyons cutting through the reddish-brown earth. The sky above is clear and blue.

In a growing industry where will all the planes go? SFO, MEX, AMS and many more are full while expansion options are limited. New catering, routes, boarding rules and a presidential 747 won’t change that, but we talk about them anyways.

DLD 190: Get your engine running, head out on the skyway

The image shows a close-up view of a jet engine undergoing maintenance. The engine's outer casing is partially removed, revealing the intricate internal components, including the fan blades and the central rotor. There are maintenance platforms and scaffolding around the engine, indicating that it is being worked on. The image captures the detailed engineering and complexity of the jet engine.

Aircraft engines are causing more than their share of issues these days. Failures on the ground and in the air are raising lots of questions. We’re mostly about asking them, not answering them in this episode. Plus cabin retrofits, new planes, routes and more.

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