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 260: Where Do We Go From Here? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:39
Send us Fan Mail Aired on November 18, 2024 Doug is taping from trip 2 to Taipei and Drew is enjoying the calm before the snow storms and the crowds of the holiday season. We take a look at where people are going this ye…
Boarding Pass 259: Bye Bye Bouncies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:16
Send us Fan Mail Doug has just arrived in Taipei after a 14 hour flight and Drew welcomes the first new 787 into the fleet in 2 years. We discuss: The US elections and how it affects aviation. Boeing machinists are back…
Boarding Pass 258: The XLR Arrives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:56
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from a winter ops summit and Doug’s body clock is all over the map after a multi-day domestic trip. We discuss: An airline starts bouncing boarding line-cutters. European airlines see soften…
Boarding Pass 257: From Packages to Passengers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:48
Send us Fan Mail Our buddy and 2nd time guest, Stephen, joins us to talk about going from cargo to passenger flying. We had to have him on atfer a hotline message last week where he wanted to strangle us about our pronun…
Boarding Pass 256: Trouble on Both Sides of the Pond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:15
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew have an impromptu avgeek meetup in DC, Doug packs sweaters and hula shirts for this trip, and Drew welcomes pandas back to DC. In this episode we discuss: Panda Diplomacy. The recipe for fr…
Boarding Pass 255: Freedoms of Flight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:20
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Barcelona and Drew just did his 2nd Cessna 172 solo. Drew gets a visit from a group of airline mileage members and was asked “what do you do when a plane crashes?”. We discuss: Exotic r…
Boarding Pass 254: Lift Defined [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:12
Send us Fan Mail Drew celebrates 25 years at the company and gets a visit from world traveler and frequent guest, Ian. Doug takes the jumpseat on a personal trip home and feels like he’s at work. We discuss: Mark Cuban a…
Boarding Pass 253: KC10 Extender Farewell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
Send us Fan Mail Doug has an emotional send off to the last KC10 in service. We remember the KC10 and its predecessor, the DC10, with stories about our most memorable flights. Doug also talks about his trip to NYC, cough…
Boarding Pass 252: Alaska and Hawaiian's Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
Send us Fan Mail Aired on September 23 Drew is fresh off short field landing practice on the Cessna 172 and Doug had some KC46 late night flying. We discuss: Airport anxiety - gatexiety. Boeing freezes hiring. Update on…
Boarding Pass 251: Contact, Incursions, Strikes, and Shakeups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:24
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from London, which we love, and Drew's back on the Cessna 172. We talk about Thai food in London, a wedding in Philadelphia, and pickleball in DC, oh and aviation too 😃. This week: QRHs vs E…