AvTalk Episode 10: Construction, Cows, and 225,000 Pounds of Ketchup




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Summary: In episode 10, we talk to <a href="https://twitter.com/apoure25">Andrew Poure</a>, a flight operations supervisor for a U.S.-based major cargo airline. We see how construction fumes and cows affected aviation last week, celebrate an impressive milestone, and quickly preview next week’s Airventure.<br> All Cargo, All the Time<br> We sat down with <a href="https://twitter.com/apoure25">Andrew Poure</a>, who works for a major U.S. cargo airline, to learn more about what it takes to ship anything from cherries to horses around the world.<br> Construction Fumes Cause Airspace Closure<br> Construction fumes caused the evacuation of the Washington ARTCC in Leesburg, Virgina last week, leading to airspace closures and significant delays along the U.S. east coast.<br> <br> Airspace clearing (2200-0100 UTC) following the evacuation of Washington ARTCC.<br> Live flights: <a href="https://t.co/cjH7MbkPNK">https://t.co/cjH7MbkPNK</a> <a href="https://t.co/R0rCirKMR2">pic.twitter.com/R0rCirKMR2</a><br> — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) <a href="https://twitter.com/flightradar24/status/884586913482629122">July 11, 2017</a><br> <br> Cows on a Plane<br> Facing a milk shortage due to restrictions related to its ongoing dispute with other countries in the region, Qatar is importing dairy cows. The first 165 of 4000 cows arrived last week.<br> <br>