AvTalk Episode 311: No LUV for a broken Heart

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the mid-air collision over the Potomac River. In addition to the report, the NTSB also issued a pair of urgent safety recommendations to the FAA regarding the helicopter routes in the Washington DC area. We also discuss the preliminary report from the NTSB on the crash of the Medevac Learjet 55 in Philadelphia.
Southwest Airlines this week announced a seismic shift in its strategy and culture as it will begin charging for checked bags in May. We discuss this and the other major changes coming to the airline. And Korean Air unveiled its new corporate identity included a revised livery.
Major airlines are banning lithium ion power banks, an Air India flight made a 10 hour flight to nowhere thanks to someone ruining the plumbing system, and there’s a man with a turtle in his pants.
Helpful links for this week’s episode

* NTSB preliminary report and urgent safety recommendations regarding Washington DC mid-air collision
* Learjet 55 preliminary report
* Photos of the NTSB extracting Learjet 55 CVR tape
* Southwest’s presentation to investors elaborating on upcoming changes
* Korean Air’s new livery in the air
* Video of Korean Air new corporate identity design
* Air India’s clogged toilets
* Mr Turtle Pants

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