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Doug was able to rendezvous with his parents in Brisbane and Drew managed through multiple irregular operations at work. We discuss:

• Follow ups on grounding Canadian aircraft and DCA helicopter routes
• Airbus is close to launching the A220-500
• BWI expands with 142,000 sq ft of new space
• DEN airport sees record traffic
• Bay Area airports bracing for Superbowl traffic
• Runway conditions from an airport and pilot perspective
• Delta, American, and United accomplishments over 100 years

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Denver Stapleton Tower Tour

FAA Field Condition Chart

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Drew survives Winter Storm Fern, and the longest shift of his career, and Doug flew one of the last flights out of EWR before Fern shut down operations. We discuss:

• Travel checklists
• American, Southwest, Boeing, and GE 2025 financial results
• Delta orders more Airbus widebodies
• President Trump threatens to ground Canadian aircraft
• NTSB preliminary report on January 29 midair collision
• Runway condition reporting
• Listener Gordon question - is the 777 a dinosaur?

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NTSB Midair Collision Preliminary Report

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Drew is taping from the airport in DC, where he is bracing for snow storm Fern, and Doug is in Newark preparing to fly out during the storm. We discuss:

• The first 2 of the U.S. “Big 3” reported their 2025 results and projected 2026
• WestJet does a 180
• One of Drew’s predictions is already correct
• GLP-1 drugs and an impact on aviation
• WSJ 2025 Airline Rankings
• Airport architecture
• Listener feedback

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