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 297: DCA NTSB Hearing Takeaways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:58
Send us Fan Mail Doug is with family in Colorado after just making it there and Drew is having to change from airline radio lingo to airport lingo. Its, “roger”… copy? We condense days of NTSB hearings on the DCA crash i…
Boarding Pass 296: Barcelona and Bozeman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:57
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from tubing, hiking, and a road trip between Denver and Montana and Doug is back from his new commuter station - Barcelona. We discuss: European LCCsUpdate on the JejuAir crashSouthwest sets…
Boarding Pass 295: Surprise Volcanoes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:01
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Amsterdam after dodging a volcano and Drew is helping the snow team train in their new equipment in sweltering heat. We discuss: What actually is the oldest airline in the world?United…
Boarding Pass 294: TSA: "Leave Your Shoes On!" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
Send us Fan Mail Doug had a glitchy 767 simulator flight and Drew succeeded in non-reving during the peak of summer….again. We discuss: Delta is the first U.S. airline to report 2nd quarter resultsTSA is changing its scr…
Boarding Pass 293: Aircraft Leasing With Anthony [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:23
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew just celebrated the 4th of July, on opposite coasts, and are joined by buddy Anthony, Drew’s previous coworker and an expert on aircraft leasing. We discuss: Why did Anthony choose aviation…
Boarding Pass 292: More Travel Records! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:20
Send us Fan Mail Despite warnings of a travel slowdown, we exceeded 3 million passengers on June 22nd per the TSA. Drew is facilitating EMAS repairs in hot and muggy DC (we’ll explain) and Doug was relieved to be dismiss…
Boarding Pass 291: More Disruptions in the Middle East [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Send us Fan Mail Drew had a rainy week in DC and Doug is back from his Hawaii ping pong trip after doing SFO-HNL-DEN-KOA-SFO. We discuss: NOTAMs - what are they and why do we hate them?Israel and Iran start a new warTop…
Boarding Pass 290: Air India 171 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Rome, and Drew is getting used to midnight airport ops and is back to private pilot training. We discuss: Hurricane Hunter Kermit visits Washington Reagan National AirportGood news for…
Boarding Pass 289: Airport Playset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Send us Fan Mail Drew is enjoying the midnight shift, but not the lack of sleep, so Doug gives him some tips on getting shut eye on an irregular schedule. Doug is back from sunny Frankfurt, a city he’s getting to know be…
Boarding Pass 288: Blue Sky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:38
Send us Fan Mail Drew is preparing mentally for overnight shifts, as airport ops manager, and Doug is done with KC46 flying and is about to fly to Frankfurt. We discuss: A European country cracks down on a common practic…