Lowdown 24 Mar | F-117 Shoot Down | United Airlines Rough Month | Retiring F-22s | US Army Spy

Join our free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️

Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn

Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope

🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨

Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en

Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast

Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/

In this episode, Rain discusses various aviation incidents, including the 25th anniversary of the F-117 Night Hawk incident, United Airlines mishaps, and downsizing in the Air Force. He also covers the indictment of John Travolta's pilots, the importance of checking TFRs during election season, and the F-35 engine review delay. Other topics include the recognition of an F-16 pilot, an Army intelligence NCO arrested for spying, and the YAP Airfield expansion. Rain also touches on the Hong Kong security law, Chinese warplanes near US air defense zones, a former British woman's bid for citizenship being denied, the Ghar Daur Port attack in Pakistan, and the continuation of the Gaza conflict.

Takeaways

Aviation incidents and mishaps can occur, even with established airlines like United Airlines.

The Air Force is planning to downsize and retire certain aircraft to make room for new acquisitions.

The F-35 engine review has been delayed, potentially causing further delays in the Block 4 modernization of the aircraft.

Recognition and awards are given to pilots who demonstrate exceptional skills and avert potential disasters.

International conflicts and security issues continue to impact various regions, such as Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Gaza.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands