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SHOW NOTES I. News of the week The 787 Bug Boeing 787 software bug can shut down planes' generators IN FLIGHT • The Register The new FAA air traffic system FAA: 2 million lines of code process new air traffic system | Network World Planes grounded by an iPad app error American Airlines planes grounded by iPad app error - BBC News Happy 10th, A380 Airbus upbeat on sales as A380 marks bitter-sweet anniversary | Reuters A private 747-8 Luxury plane firm unveils £400 million Boeing customised with restaurant and bedrooms - Mirror Online U.S. airlines investing Bigger Planes Making Some United Flights a Bit More Roomy – Skift American Airlines announces biggest ever lounge upgrades Judge dismisses Skiplagged suit Judge Tosses United Airlines Lawsuit Over ‘Hidden City’ Tickets - Bloomberg Business MH downsizes, kills cargo Malaysia Airlines fleet restructuring - Leeham News and Comment TAP goes on prolonged strike It's a Bad 10 Days to Be an Airline Passenger in Portugal – Skift The 2015 Freddie Awards 2015 Annual Freddie Awards (27th) | Freddie Awards The Nepal earthquake Indian budget carriers take lead on fare cap after Nepal earthquake - Runway GirlRunway Girl Paul will provide with more details of the program mentioned in the episode when they become available. Please also donate via the Nepal Red Cross Society or act via any other program of your choosing. China v US airlines? Chinese airlines overtake US carriers across the Pacific. The big dilemma: US-China open skies? | CAPA - Centre for Aviation Qatar adds more capacity to the U.S. Qatar Airways' plans to expand to America may threaten US airlines - Business Insider II. Innovation News of the Week The Apple Watch is released 24 hours with the Apple Watch: There is a strange but wonderful computer from the future wrapped around my wrist - Quartz My rocky first 24hrs with the ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ — Technology Musings — Medium 6 Handy Apple Watch Apps for Travelers - The Mac Observer Qantas suffers Apple Watch fail An app to FedEx your suitcase Dufl, A Service That Packs And Ships Your Suitcase, Is A Traveler’s Dream | TechCrunch A new business class seat concept The New Business Class Seating Concept That Does So Much More With Less – Skift A valet robot at Dusseldorf Airport Connected Valet Robot “Lights Up” Airport Parking Four Seasons in the air Four Seasons’ Private Jet Review: First Look Inside Newly Branded 757 - Bloomberg Business #T1Lightsoff Heathrow Airport on Twitter: "After 47 years #T1 will be closing its doors on 29 June. Share your favourite memories & photos with us! #T1lightsoff http://t.co/EMgVUZpL0B" A bigger first class for Emirates Emirates Is Planning a Bigger, Better First-Class Cabin – Skift Airubs e-fan has a factory Airbus give E-Fan electric project a jolt with factory in Pau - 4/30/2015 - Flight Global III. The Airport of the Week LCY — For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music) Review, and rate us, on Apple Podcasts Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/X Comment, like, review, and rate us, on Facebook Search for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website ) If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads -