The Air Show
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Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss the business of the sky on this aviation podcast.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Air Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Air Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Air Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
The Boeing episode
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03/28/24 • 31 min
Jon Ostrower recaps and explains a very tumultuous week at Boeing: a shake-up in its executive leadership, prompted by the leadership of four U.S. airlines deciding it was time to bypass the C-suite and ask for a meeting with Boeing's board. Jon discusses those developments and what's ahead for Boeing with Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers.
You can read Jon's reporting on Boeing here.
We would like to thank Plusgrade and Intelsat for their sponsorship of The Air Show.
Ben Minicucci on Alaska's global ambitions
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12/10/24 • 50 min
Ben Minicucci joins the show to discuss Alaska's big news today — and then some. Minicucci talks about the airline's aggressive growth plans, which it says target $1 billion in incremental profits by 2027. Those plans include new international routes to Asia next year, building up and defending its Seattle hub, expanding premium and loyalty offerings, and more.
We would like to thank Accelya for sponsoring this episode.
Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.
A321XLR - Revolution or Replacement?
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11/15/24 • 29 min
The A321XLR entered service with Iberia on November 14, and so begins the next generation of long-haul, narrowbody flying. Will this usher in an era of new and exciting routes or will it just end up being a 757 replacement? Brett, Brian, and Jon ponder that topic in this week's episode.
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What’s Next For Embraer
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05/16/24 • 31 min
The Brazilian manufacturer has a decision to make. Should it focus on what it already does well, including regional jets, small narrowbodies, and business jets? Or should it take a chance and build a bigger airplane that might compete directly with the 737 and A320 families? Jon Ostrower and Brian Sumers discuss Embraer’s dilemma in this week’s episode.
We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.
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Spirit's next act
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01/17/25 • 28 min
As it plans to emerge from bankruptcy, America's first ULCC is trying to reinvent itself as a more upscale airline with higher costs. Spirit Airlines says it needs to move upmarket to attract new customers who want a better product. But hosts Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower, and Brett Snyder are skeptical. They wonder if this is just a short pit stop on the way to consolidation.
Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us, and thank you for listening to the show.
04/25/24 • 31 min
It's not just Boeing that's causing acute headaches for airlines. Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine, which has been in operation since 2016 on Airbus single-aisle aircraft, has serious issues with reliability and durability, and a seriously long MRO timeline. The engine itself is an innovation — a major leap in fuel efficiency, which will only become more necessary — but will these issues threaten Pratt & Whitney's comeback? Make airlines more risk-averse when innovation is sorely needed? Create a RASM-related silver lining? That's what Jon Ostrower, Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers discuss on this week's episode.
We would like to thank Plusgrade and Uplift for their sponsorship of The Air Show.
Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.
Searching for the new Frontier
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05/23/24 • 35 min
As cost-conscious airline passengers increasingly trade up for tickets on legacy carriers, what's a ULCC to do? Brian Sumers, Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder discuss the new strategies Frontier Airlines is adopting in the face of this trend: new fare families to match the legacy airlines, changes to its network, and its fleet strategy (and order book).
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The Scott Kirby interview
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06/04/24 • 48 min
United CEO Scott Kirby joins Brian Sumers and Jon Ostrower for a wide-ranging interview from the IATA general meeting in Dubai. Kirby discussed Boeing and the duopoly of airplane manufacturers, his outlook on United's competitors and U.S.-based ULCCs, and his analysis of United's success.
We would like to thank Anuvu for their sponsorship of The Air Show.
Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.
American and Southwest play opposites
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10/10/24 • 24 min
Brett Snyder and Jon Ostrower discuss Q2 2024 data for the domestic airline market. American Airlines faced significant challenges. Southwest, in contrast, actually did alright! This DOT data set also sheds light on the performance of new-ish ultra-low-cost carriers, Avelo and Breeze, which are privately held.
We would like to thank our sponsor, Intelsat.
Questions, responses or feedback? Visit www.theairshowpodcast.com to get in touch with us.
Does JetBlue have a real plan?
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03/21/24 • 37 min
Brett Snyder and Brian Sumers discuss the recent moves of JetBlue and the early signs of what the airline's new leadership is planning, post-NEA and post-Spirit. Jon Ostrower joins from the road to discuss JetBlue's varied fleet.
We would like to thank Intelsat for their sponsorship of The Air Show.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Air Show have?
The Air Show currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does The Air Show cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Aviation, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Air Show?
The episode title 'Does JetBlue have a real plan?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Air Show?
The average episode length on The Air Show is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Air Show released?
Episodes of The Air Show are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Air Show?
The first episode of The Air Show was released on Mar 14, 2024.
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