Boarding Pass 337: Engine Deep Dive

Boarding Pass 337: Engine Deep Dive

Author: Doug and Drew May 18, 2026 Duration: 1:04:40
Send us Fan Mail Drew is studying for his first Airport Operations certification and Doug had his hands full managing a kids’ carnival. We’re joined by our buddy and engine geek, Greg, from Cincinnati. We discuss: How a jet engine worksAllegiant and Sun Country mergeBoeing may be launching a 757 size plane this decadeLufthansa increases stake it ITA to 90%United Flight Attendants get a huge raiseAn overview of the CFM Leap and PW1000G enginesListener SurveyWant to reach out to Greg or follow ...

Every week, Doug and Drew settle in for a conversation that feels like grabbing a coffee with two friends who happen to have front-row seats to the entire world of flight. Their The Next Trip-An Aviation and Travel Podcast is built on a combined four decades inside the industry-one from the cockpit as a professional pilot, the other from the intricate heart of a major airline's hub operations. This unique perspective means you're not just getting the headlines; you're getting the context, the personal operational stories, and the behind-the-scenes realities that only insiders can provide. They’re joined often by guests who deepen the discussion, creating a genuine network for AvGeeks and curious travelers alike. Listening to this podcast feels like being part of a hangar talk where the topics range from breaking aviation news and deep-dives into airline logistics to the simple, shared joy of planning your next adventure. It’s that specific blend of technical knowledge and passionate fandom that makes each episode both informative and deeply relatable. Whether you’re an aviation professional, a frequent flyer, or someone who just looks up when a plane passes overhead, Doug and Drew have a way of making the vast world of air travel feel connected and endlessly fascinating.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Boarding Pass 307: FAA Staffing and Aircraft Maintenance Checks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew are back from trips over the Pacific to Taipei and Honolulu. Our buddy Patrick returns to the show to talk about dragging aircraft around the airport and Drew around Oahu on a packed 2-day…
Boarding Pass 306: Boeing's New Design [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
Send us Fan Mail Drew has to check the runway after a bird strike report and Doug is getting ready to go back to Taipei. We discuss: Passengers grabbing bags in emergenciesNo more PLAYtime Lufthansa Group announces long-…
Boarding Pass 305: Big Cans on Narrow Bodies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from flying the 777 to Frankfurt and Drew finished his first week on PM shift in airport operations. Fresh croissants from Germany, elevators out of service, runway inspections, and 767 crew…
Boarding Pass 304: Future of ULCCs and Southwest First Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
Send us Fan Mail Drew escorts a 737 and Doug is back from Zurich and New York. We discuss: The difference between the airport operations area and the movement area Helping an AvGeek with trip routingAn update on Southwes…
Boarding Pass 303: The Embraer 195 "E2" Gets Some Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:09
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Amsterdam and Drew is done with airport ops manager training. We discuss: Airport RestroomsTop 10 airports according to AirHelpThe Embraer 195-E2 finally gets some loveWhat is a sterile…
Boarding Pass 302: Cockpit Barriers, Westjet 787s, and Lost Baggage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew fight sleep deprivation after late night and overnight shifts, respectively. Doug was on late night 767 simulator training flights and Drew was watching overnight airport ops in DC. We stay…
Boarding Pass 301: Open Aviation Jobs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
Send us Fan Mail Happy Labor Day to all the aviation workers for getting where we need to be, safely, this summer. Doug and Drew talk about their aviation work weeks including Doug’s trip to Tokyo and Drew going back to…
Boarding Pass 300: Vote on Delta's New Route [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:01
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew talk about their exciting (not by choice) flights home on standby during a busy week. Drew also does his airfield runway inspections solo and is free to roam about the airport. Doug is back…
Boarding Pass 299: Air Canada Winds Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew are doing their final summer nonrev trips which promise to be exciting - not in a good way. We discuss: Who is Chester, the eskimo on the Alaska tails?Is Atmos the name of Alaska/Hawaiian’s…
Boarding Pass 298: Alaska Airlines Modernizes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:40
Send us Fan Mail Drew responds to a bird strike and gets to learn more about snarge - it ain’t pretty. Doug is living a nonrev drama trying to get his family home from Denver. Both of us live vicariously through Drew’s h…