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.
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Boarding Pass 269:  Shampoo and Conditioner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:14
Send us Fan Mail Doug is taping from warm Taipei and Drew is back from cold Chicago to colder DC. We discuss: Deice procedures reviewSouthwest and Spirit cut costsDOT fines more airlines for recurring delaysMore orders f…
Boarding Pass 267: Flying into 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
Send us Fan Mail Drew started 2025 flying to Denver for work and Doug is finishing a fun (and stressful) couple weeks at home. Drew is also prepping for the biggest Mid Atlantic storm in years. We discuss: Winter Storm B…
Boarding Pass 266: Looking Forward After a Terrible Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Send us Fan Mail We recount four back to back accidents this week, as 2024 comes to a close, but we also remember the positive things that happened in aviation this year. In this episode we discuss: IT glitches at Americ…
Boarding Pass 265: AvGeek Stocking Stuffers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:45
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from New York and Tokyo and Drew is on a much needed break from a busy start to the Christmas travel week. There’s no huge aviation news this week so we have a bunch fun news stocking stuffe…
Boarding Pass 263: The Top (And Bottom) 10 Airlines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:38
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew contributed to the record passenger traffic on Sunday , December 1 and talk about their trips back from Chicago and Nashville. On this episode we discuss: TSA sets passenger screening recor…
Boarding Pass 262: Deplaning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
Send us Fan Mail The holiday travel season is starting and Doug and Drew will be both airline employees and passengers. We’re excited about our travel this week and about the busy season, at work, before us. We discuss:…
Boarding Pass 261: Spirit Files for Bankruptcy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
Send us Fan Mail Doug is in Taipei and Drew’s station had its first Winter Ops event. We’re all abuzz about the upcoming US Thanksgiving travel week which is expected to be the busiest ever. We discuss: Thanksgiving trav…