Episode 166 - Off to the Boneyard

Written By Next Trip

Aired on January 30, 2023

Drew is back from an Airport Ops conference and Doug flew a KC10 on its final flight. Drew talks about the need for widebodies to make better use of scarce pilot crews and slots at busy airports. Doug regales us with his recount of flying a KC10 low along a sunny California coast and then east to Tucson.

Also on this episode

  • Boom Supersonic breaks ground on a factory in North Carolina

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF will become more prevalent but it won’t be easy getting there.

KC10 flight along California coast

Did you know that the KC10 not only refuels but also hauls cargo?

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