In this episode we discuss Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and their 70% marketshare of the yachting helicopter segment--is this sustainable, and recession-proof? Aerion, who was making headlines with their X2 supersonic corporate jet prototype, has shut down operations. What does this mean for the industry, and should other startups be nervous? And, Alle ... Show More
Mar 2022
EP96 – Boeing 737 Crashes; Forkner Trial Begins; Textron Buys Pipistrel – But Why?
Textron announced the acquisition of Pipistrel, who is working on interesting electric cargo plane designs, the Nuuva series. Does this move make sense for Textron? Plus, we discuss the recent 737 crash in China and the trial of Mark Forkner over his charges related to the Boeing ... Show More
38m 45s
Mar 2022
EP95 – Boeing CEO Pay, Joby Crash News & Is Russia Stealing Leased Planes?
Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to nationalize planes, effectively keeping the planes and breaking the ownership contracts. We also discuss Boeing CEO pay, and how CEO pay is rationalized in general. There is news on JOBY's S4 crash, plus announcements from CityAir ... Show More
42m 47s