AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time

It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of early build Boeing 777X frames. Then we get to learn about the important mission for Airbus’ A380 Flight Lab.
Also, Ian will be at Oshkosh this weekend for the close of EAA AirVenture. Give him a shout if you’re going to be there.
Elsewhere, TCAS does its job over the Atlantic, a Kalitta Air 777 drags its tail in Cincinnati, and passengers on an American Airlines flight from Boston to London go everywhere but London.
Helpful links for this week’s episode

* American Airlines flight 108 has a very bad week
* Video of the PanAm DC-4 discovery
* Airbus’ A380 flying test bed
* Preliminary report on the crash of LEGO 747 and Space Shuttle


Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode.