DLD 311: Farewell to the 580s

A twin-engine propeller airplane from Air Chathams is flying over a coastal landscape. The aircraft is white with green accents and has the airline's logo on the tail. Below, there is a view of the coastline with sandy beaches, green fields, and a body of water. The sky is partly cloudy.

No, that’s not a typo. We’re mourning the loss of the Convair 580s from commercial service, now slated for next year, among many other things in this week’s episode.

DLD 290: Desert flyover

Alt text: The image shows a view from an airplane window during sunset. The airplane wing is visible, and the sky is filled with vibrant orange and red hues as the sun sets on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the clouds.

Thousands of planes parked, some permanently, make for stunning images. But it comes at a cost, with jobs lost and an economic hit that is hard to measure so far.

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