On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss the week on world markets with guests “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group consultancy.
Topics:
— Air France decision to retire its A380 fleet, Airbus talks with GE for A350 engines and Dubai Air Show news flow
— Outlook for Gulf air carriers like Emirates and Etihad
— Latest IATA airline passenger and cargo figures
— Update on Boeing’s effort to return 737 Max to service including new Federal Aviation Administration guidance
— More “pickle fork” cracks found in 737 Next Generation aircraft
— Defense budget update and expectations after expiration of current Continuing Resolution on Nov. 21
