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Drew flew to SFO for happy hour and Doug did AF mission planning which didn’t go as planned. We discuss:

• Iran Airspace
• Our 2026 predictions
• Aircraft emergency FAA tower alerts
• Delta finally orders the 787
• Allegiant merges with Sun Country 
• Africa’s biggest airport begins construction
• Listener comments

2026 Next Trip Predictions

Doug:

• Geopolitical issues/airspace closures become the norm
• Big E2 orders. (Maybe United)
• Alliance changes (does EK finally join)
• Airbus hints at a new plane ahead of Boeing 

Drew

•  More 787-10s. American and United increase orders 
• Indigo recovers from crew scheduling and expands internationally
• Southwest orders 787s for international flights. BWI-LHR, OAKHND
• 797 is introduced….mini 787
• United makes good on A350 order with 50 -1000s

Links from the show - Drew’s recommendation for Peking duck in San Francisco:

Z and Y Peking Duck

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