Delta CRJ900 crash and BA’s Boeing MRO purchase discussed in podcast

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Simple Flying has released its latest podcast episode, featuring Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid. In this 248th installment, the hosts discuss significant aviation news from the past week.

Key topics include a Delta CRJ900 crash in Toronto and British Airways’ acquisition of Boeing’s Gatwick MRO unit. The episode also covers Alaska Airlines facing Boeing delivery delays, Lufthansa’s new home check-in service, and a grenade discovered under a San Diego runway.

Listeners can access the podcast on multiple platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, Podchaser, Overcast, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.

The Simple Flying team encourages feedback and suggestions from listeners. Questions for future episodes can be submitted via email.

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