DLD 191: Answering many engines questions (and asking a bunch more)




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Summary: Last week we talked a LOT about engines, mostly proving we have very little knowledge on the topic. This week we're making up for that by bringing a special guest, Tom, on to the show. He knows a ton about the topic, having worked in aircraft and engine leasing for the past couple decades. He has some very interesting insight on what the latest 737/CFM engine situation means for the industry as a whole.<br> <br> <br> <br> Also on this episode:<br> <br> * Questions around the <a href="http://www.airbus.com/aircraft.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Airbus</a> finances because of <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2018-04-27/airbus-is-building-gliders-while-boeing-floats-on-cash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">all the "gliders" they're building</a><br> * IranAir's 777s are not coming this year. And they may never be delivered.<br> <br> https://twitter.com/BabakTaghvaee/status/990576073242021888<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-results/airbus-cuts-a330-output-first-quarter-profit-capped-by-engine-delays-idUSKBN1HY0E2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A330 production cuts</a><br> * <a href="http://ba.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">British Airways</a> had a flight from Dallas to London divert to JFK because someone apparently forgot to load the catering. How does that even happen?!?<br> <br>