AvTalk Episode 4: North Korea, Goodbye 747-200s, and Patterns in the Sky




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Summary: In episode 4, we learn how most airlines navigate their way around North Korea, sit down with <a href="https://twitter.com/photoJDL">Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren</a> to talk about the last US-based 747-200 flight, and learn about tracking aircraft that may be broadcasting the sporting event you’re watching on TV.<br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/avtalk-aviation-podcast/id1215571407?mt=2">Help more listeners find the show by leaving us a review on iTunes</a><br> <br> Navigating North Korea<br> Jumping off from <a href="https://blog.flightradar24.com/blog/a-look-at-airspace-in-north-korea-and-the-surrounding-area/">our blog post</a> earlier this month, we talk about how airlines navigate around North Korean airspace and what effect, if any, current tensions might be having on traffic in the region.<br> The First A321neo Goes Home<br> Virgin America took delivery of the <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n921va">first Airbus A321neo</a> this week to a muted reception. We talk about the reason for the less-than-normal fanfare and what it means for the A321neo’s future with the airline.<br> The last US-based 747-200<br> The last US-based 747-200 completed its final revenue flight last week so we sit down with <a href="https://twitter.com/photoJDL">Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren</a> who was on hand for the final touchdown in Seattle.<br> Patterns in the Sky<br> Jason happened to be poking around and found a plane circling Boston last week. We investigate the world of television relay, aerial imaging, and instrument calibration flights.<br> <br> What are you doing up there, <a href="https://twitter.com/DynamicAvi">@DynamicAvi</a>? <a href="https://t.co/mjZh4yUVHz">pic.twitter.com/mjZh4yUVHz</a><br> — Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer/status/852953263934758915">April 14, 2017</a><br> <br> Let Us Know What You Think<br> Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving us a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/avtalk-aviation-podcast/id1215571407?mt=2">review on iTunes</a>. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast!<br>