In this episode – available on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts – co-hosts Max Flight and Mary Kirby explore why the combination of ATPCO and Routehappy is bringing a new level of transparency to flight shopping. They're using big data to ensure passengers understand pre-flight what to expect in-flight in terms of #PaxEx amenities (seats, wifi, IFE, power, etc) which in turn empowers passengers to select products that best suit their needs.
Next, Max asks the question: “What do you think about an air show that won't allow a mother to bring in the breast milk and formula necessary to feed her infant?” He goes on to explain some of the challenges faced by nursing mothers, even in spaces that are supposed to be inclusive. Mary makes the case for freeing the nipple. And both Max and Mary laud the airlines and airports that are accommodating breastfeeding mothers on the ground and in the air.
Last but certainly not least, an international team of experts – the Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) panel - has criticized Boeing’s design of the MCAS system on the 737 MAX, citing the airframer's use of data from previous aircraft configs, among other concerns. It also found that the FAA delegated a high amount of approvals to Boeing’s designated certification representative. Meanwhile, Boeing’s board has removed the title of chairman from CEO Dennis Muilenburg. Max and Mary share their thoughts on the latest, troubling revelations. They consider why the FAA has farmed out so much oversight, why airframers are able to rely on legacy data, and why the issue has such a far-reaching impact.
Episode 034: Aviation industry indulges in patent application binge
Episode 033: How the A350 is setting a standard for inflight well-being
Episode 032: New aircraft, new routes: welcome A320neo and 737 MAX
Episode 031: Getting real about Virtual Reality in aviation
Episode 030: Self-Service Functionality and Robot Personality
Episode 029: Political Race as Metrojet Probe Continues
Episode 028: Seats, Lies and early window Videotape
Episode 027: Crash Investigations and Laser Incriminations
Episode 026: Bells, Whistles and Lipstick on a Pig
Episode 025: Passenger Personalization and Data Rationalization
Episode 024: Hacker Claims and Inflight Games
Episode 023: Aircraft Seat Shenanigans Feature at AIX
Episode 022: Flight Data Streams and Indian Aerospace Dreams
Episode 021: Gulf Competition and Cyber Suspicions
Episode 020: Physics and Economics do Battle in the Cabin
Episode 019: Aviation Geek Wishes Come True
Episode 018: German Ingenuity and Expedia Acuity
Episode 017: Baggage Innovation and Wi-Fi Integration
Episode 016: Fierce Competition and Blind Recognition
Episode 015: Passenger Experience features in Farnborough Fun
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