EP 1 - Ferry Pilots, China Catering, and a Deep Dive into the Business of Moving Airliners

On the debut episode of Cockpit Casual: The Podcast, ferry pilots Steve Giordano and Bob Allen pull back the curtain on the world of moving heavy airliners around the globe.

This week we cover:

• A look at the current aviation cycle and why the ferry market has slowed
• Two recent China trips — including some memorable food and catering moments
• What ferry pilots actually do, and why airlines and lessors rely on them
• A deep dive into the business of repositioning aircraft worldwide

Blending industry insight with unfiltered conversation, Episode 1 sets the foundation for the show — exploring the realities of life as modern-day nomads flying airliners from one corner of the world to another.

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