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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken dives into the possible reasons President Trump won't be at the 9-11 memorial in NYC in September for the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. There's a new social media startup called Twitter, and it's not the Twitter we all know, Ken explains. More flak for Zohran Mamdani over his planned grocery stores opening over the next few years. Mayor Mamdani is under heat right now for feeling sorry for a criminal with 30 arrests at Rikers Island. The inmate's name is 41-year-old Clarence Woodward. Are data centers going to cause major issues in the New York City area? The future of AI could outmaneuver humans, but maybe not by much, and Ken explains. Some of the LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early on the night of the deadly Air Canada jet and fire truck collision that happened earlier in the year.  Ken interviews Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager. Ken and Allison discuss how rent control in NYC may not keep rents lower in the future and explain how the availability of housing could decrease. Part of the issue could be the rising cost of materials and development, while landlords could also end up losing money. They also discuss whether developing a new app could help Mamdani with his grocery stores. President Trump has announced that Lake Ontario will now be called "Lake America". The Flock cameras may be causing more harm than good, even though they are catching people.  Ken interviews entertainment journalist John Bathke. Ken and John talk about the legacy of Dolly Parton and why people adored her so much. In addition, what will happen to her fortune and estate? A new Broadway show about Dolly Parton's life will be coming up soon. Dolly Parton gave away hundreds of millions of dollars.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Are data centers going to cause major issues in the New York City area? The future of AI could outmaneuver humans, but maybe not by much, and Ken explains. Some of the LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early on the night of the deadly Air Canada jet and fire truck collision that happened earlier in the year.  Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager. Ken and Allison discuss how rent control in NYC may not keep rents lower in the future and explain how the availability of housing could decrease. Part of the issue could be the rising cost of materials and development, while landlords could also end up losing money. They also discuss whether developing a new app could help Mamdani with his grocery stores.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Are data centers going to cause major issues in the New York City area? The future of AI could outmaneuver humans, but maybe not by much, and Ken explains. Some of the LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early on the night of the deadly Air Canada jet and fire truck collision that happened earlier in the year. 

Story of the Week (DR):Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion MM5 Reasons to Be HappyAn $18 billion payout sets a historic legal precedent against Big Tech, directing billions in state funding toward youth mental health, counseling, and digital literacy programs.Instagram and Facebook must enforce default two-hour daily usage limits and completely block account activity between midnight and 6 a.m. for users under 18. Teens and parents gain the explicit right to disable addictive engagement algorithms in favor of a non-personalized, chronological feed.The settlement prohibits harmful beauty filters (such as cosmetic surgery simulators), hides "like" counts by default, and silences app notifications during school hours.Meta tied $5.3 billion of the payout to whether TikTok and YouTube adopt similar safety rules, forcing an industry-wide overhaul rather than penalizing just one app.5 Reasons to Be AngryPaid out over 10 years, the settlement amounts to roughly 10 days of Meta's annual profit, meaning Mark Zuckerberg's financial empire remains virtually unscathed.Meta's $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old AI superstarTo put it in perspective, the $17.1 billion number is a little more than three times the roughly $5 billion personal stake that Alexandr Wang held in Scale AI, a data-labeling company that supplies the human-annotated training data AI models are built on. Last year, Meta paid $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the company and brought in Wang to lead its AI efforts of its new Superintelligence Labs, reporting directly to Mark Zuckerberg.Meta legally denies all wrongdoing, dodging true legal accountability for intentionally engineering addictive, mentally harmful features.The agreement alters user interface features and screen time, but leaves Meta's underlying data-harvesting business model completely untouched.Critical safeguards—like switching off algorithmic feeds—are opt-in settings rather than permanent defaults, shifting enforcement onto parents.Meta only pays 70% ($12.7 billion) upfront; the remaining $5.3 billion is contingent on competitors settling on identical terms, giving Meta a potential financial discount if rivals refuse. Worst headline of the week: Meta's $17.1 billion settlement will be over 12-times larger than the second largest big tech privacy settlement in the past four yearsMeta's $18 billion settlement leaves out the child protections New Mexico already won at trial, its Attorney General says: including a direct ban on romantic and sexualized AI chatbot interactions with minors and stronger safeguards against adults targeting kids in private messagesMM: Settlement gapsAge assurance:Meta may elect to use one or more Proprietary Age Assurance Methods. In such event, Meta shall not benefit from the presumption of compliance set forth in Section II.A.3.a. Additionally, Meta will maintain continuous oversight of any Proprietary Age Assurance Method sufficient to ensure that the method is functioning as intended.Tax deductibleThe Settling States shall cause to be completed and timely filed a Form 1098-F with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that identifies not less than 50% of the amounts paid to the Settling States as compensatory restitution and remediation within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 162(f)(2)(A)THEY BUNDLED CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA INTO THE SETTLEMENT$459m of the $17bn is the “Cambridge payout” - they can now put that behind them tooIs there a reason not to literally take Meta all the way? Why settle at all! Midterm elections? TAKE EVERYTHING! Meanwhile, while you settle this: Meta's creepy smart glasses are part of a much bigger plan“At the same time, Meta is using the content generated across its ecosystem to support Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a pervasive, AI-driven future. Zuckerberg's 2026 manifesto describes a world where personal AI agents will do your bidding. But building those systems requires more than conventional AI models. It also requires enormous amounts of data about human behavior, much of it generated and shared through Instagram, Facebook, and other Meta apps, or captured through hardware such as phones, smart glasses, and EMG Neural Band devices.”“We become “algorithm chow,” feeding the models intended to realize Zuckerberg's vision.”'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist BacklashAn apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale. As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.Target Statement on Offensive Halloween Costume: As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.The statement comes directly from Target's Corporate Communications department speaking on behalf of the entire enterprise, rather than a single individual like the CEO or Board Chair. Corporate apologies are deliberately released without a human signature for several strategic and legal reasons:Legal Personhood: Legally under U.S. law, Target Corporation is treated as a single legal entity (often called "corporate personhood"). It can sign contracts, hold liability, and issue official statements as an institution rather than as individual people.Leaving executive names off the statement prevents media coverage from focusing on a specific person (e.g., "CEO Brian Cornell Apologizes"). It keeps the focus on the company's operational changes and prevents individual leaders from becoming personal lightning rods for public backlash.These statements are rarely drafted by an executive. They are heavily scrubbed by legal counsel, crisis PR managers, and corporate strategy teams. Attaching a CEO's signature to a text engineered by a dozen lawyers and communications staff can actually feel less authentic internally.Phrasing the apology around "we" and "the company" establishes institutional accountability. It signals that the failure occurred in corporate vetting systems, not just from one bad decision-maker.In January 2025, Target Corporation announced the termination of its REACH initiative and restructuring of its Supplier Diversity program, marking one of the largest corporate DEI rollbacks in recent history. This decision has triggered public backlash, legal scrutiny, and investor uncertainty.Callaway Golf CEO apologizes after Good Good ad showing male golfer shoving woman sparks backlashCallaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer on Tuesday apologized for an advertisement that sparked an online backlash for its depiction of a male golfer shoving a female golfer to the ground when she attempts to use his driver."That approval should never have happened. Mistakes were made, and we are taking the matter very seriously," Brewer wrote on Tuesday. "I want to make it clear that we sincerely apologize for the video." Callaway released a statement Thursday explaining its reasoning behind ending the brand partnership: "Over the last several days, we have reflected deeply on the hurt and disappointment caused by the video we reposted. We heard from individuals who shared personal experiences related to violence against women, and their stories were powerful reminders that this issue touches the lives of far too many people. Unequivocally, violence against women is unacceptable and should never be trivialized, normalized, or used as entertainment.""In this instance, our content review process was not comprehensive enough …We have taken appropriate internal corrective actions and significantly strengthened our approval procedures to help ensure this does not happen again."The brand added that it would donate $1 million to organizations that aim to "prevent violence against women, provide resources to survivors, and advance education and awareness efforts."The online video ad, which was released online and has since been pulled, sparked criticism for depicting violence against women, while some consumers said they planned to stop buying products made by Callaway.Brewer said the ad, created by Good Good Golf, was released last week to promote a co-branded driver and had been approved by Callaway before the spot was posted online. The ad featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark telling Alexis Miestowski, a former Division I female golfer, in a menacing voice, "Do not touch my new driver," after he shoves her to the ground.Good Good is an American sports YouTube channel and company based in Frisco, Texas. Founded in 2020 by Garrett Clark, Stephen Castaneda, CEO Matt Kendrick, and Matt Scharff.Owner: Scoreboard ventures: co-founders Nahid Giga and Brian DickLead Investor: Creator Sports Capital — a firm co-founded by former YouTube executive Benjamin Grubbs and investment executive Brian Kabot.Good Good's CEO went nuclear on Callaway after the brand cut ties over an ad scandal"Interesting that @CallawayGolf asks us to make an ad then approves it then asks us to take the fall then drops us in a coordinated media blitz and covers it up by giving a million dollars away thinking everyone will be ok with it," Matt Kendrick wrote in a post on X.The ad fallout has had major repercussions for Good Good's business beyond the loss of its Callaway partnership. Dick's Sporting Goods yanked Good Good products from shelves, and the golf group pulled out as a title sponsor for a PGA Tour event in the fall. The reverberation has spread to the Golf Channel, which scrapped the upcoming season of its reality golf series "Big Break," whose grand prize was entry into the PGA Tour event that Good Good was supposed to have sponsored.FFA:14% have merit2 women! (combined 6% influence)Director Thomas Dundon 56% influence and 10% sharesDirector Nominee Skills Matrix includes “Golf Enthusiast” (9/9)Consumer Products Experience: 5/9Bill Gates Warns Humanity About AI: ‘We Do Not Have the Luxury of Moving Slowly'Bill Gates fears world leaders are unprepared for 3 major AI risks: ‘Stunted' child development; emboldened criminals; and vanishing jobs for Gen Z Bill Gates Issues Stark AI Warning: 'There Is No Plan' for What Comes NextWhat did he say?Gates warns AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever created or the worst source of global injustice, claiming world leaders are underprepared for the social upheaval ahead.He proposes that governments legally set aside "human-reserved" job categories—similar to protected nature reserves—for roles requiring human empathy and connection, such as healthcare and teaching.To offset tax policies that encourage replacing humans, Gates suggests taxing AI processing "tokens" and physical robots to fund worker retraining and stronger safety nets.He categorizes AI's biggest risks into three buckets: permanent job loss, empowering bad actors to launch cyber and biological attacks, and eroding child development.Gates calls for an international AI regulatory agency—modeled after global aviation and nuclear inspection agreements—requiring tight cooperation between the U.S. and China.He claims tech industry executives are downplaying catastrophic AI threats to public safety because there is too much money on the line.Gates warns that agreeable AI companions risk becoming addictive to young people while weakening independent critical thinking.‘We have a limited window': 116 companies, entities sign on to major AI cyber defense pushOpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and entities signed a letter on Thursday calling on businesses and policymakers to prioritize cybersecurity and “act decisively” to bolster defenses in the age of artificial intelligence.“We have a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses,” the letter said9% female CEOs:Accenture: Julie Sweet (Chair/CEO)AMD: Dr. Lisa Su (Chair/CEO)Citi: Jane FraserClearly AI: Emily Choi-Greene (Co-founder)Equinix: Adaire Fox-MartinFIS: Stephanie Ferris General Motors: Mary Barra (Chair/CEO)Lumen Technologies: Kate JohnsonNationwide Building Society: Dame Debbie CrosbieOracle: Safra CatzRunSybil: Ariel Herbert-Voss (Co-founder)TrendAI (Trend Micro): Eva Chen (Co-founder)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: X Users Post Flock CEO's Address and Photos of His Home After He Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on PrivacyDR: Young People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It's Almost Hard to BelieveCNBC survey asked over 1,000 US adults aged between 18 and 34 “who do you trust to act responsibly on AI?”Palantir CEO Alex Karp 81 percent “don't trust”Peter Thiel 79% “don't trust”Mark Zuckerberg 71% “don't trust”Elon Musk 70% “don't trust”Sam Altman 69% “don't trust”Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 65% “don't trust”fared the best — albeit with a pitiful 35 percent “trust” score.DR: Jeff Bezos ordered to reinstate fired Black opinion writer at Washington Post over Charlie Kirk reactionThe ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk. The arbitrator, Sarah Miller Espinosa, also ordered the Post to award Attiah full back pay and lost benefits.After Kirk's killing, Attiah, the founding global opinion editor for the Post and the newspaper's only Black female opinion writer, made several posts to her Bluesky account.Attiah was emailed a termination letter on Sept. 11, accusing her of “gross misconduct.”“Your public comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk violate the Post's social media policies, harm the integrity of our organization, and potentially endanger the physical safety of our staff,” the letter read.MM: Flock CEO Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on Privacy; Then His Own Home Address Leaked Online DRMM: Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of DustAssholiest of the Week (MM):Meta Settlement and AI earth destruction that has normalized what would have been horrific news, but now we shrug and re-elect the boards - SPEED ROUND! The anti woke: Black Wealth Will Be 4 Times Lower Than Whites By 2050 - SHOULD CAREMen: Real men don't bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood - DON'T CARECowards: Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End DOJ Fraud Investigation Over DEI Policies - SHOULD CAREEpstein: Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails - SHOULD CAREEpstein adjacent: Elon Musk's xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - SHOULD CAREPay committees: CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US's 100 lowest-paying corporations - SHOULD CAREClimate change: Study blames fossil fuel emissions for significant loss of American West's water - SHOULD CAREActual death: Turn Around and Don't Look': Amazon Accused of Letting Worker Die in Warehouse Amid 'Corporate Greed' Claims - SHOULD CAREThe anti labor: Disney celebrates blockbuster 2026 by kicking employees' spouses off healthcare plans - SHOULD CAREThe anti homeless: This Palantir Billionaire's Passion Project is Criminalizing Homelessness - SHOULD CAREOther social media companies: TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case - DON'T CARE“The lawsuit, related to compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, was filed by the Biden administration's DOJ in 2024”Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X will give you 30 minutes of business advice for $15,000MM: BoringTrump Claims Junk Food Is 'Good' and Gym 'Boring' After Doctors Warn He Is 'Playing With Fire'Elon Musk Says He's Not Warren Buffett's ‘Biggest Fan' And Finds His Way of Getting Rich ‘Super Boring' — ‘Does Anybody Want That Job?'MM: What is a 'meat proxy'? The new term for coworkers who blindly share AI outputWho Won the Week?DR: Futurism writer Frank Landymore for this headline: Bill Gates Announces That He Is the First Person Ever to Be Concerned About the Effects of AI after Bill said, “I am in a state of shock that I'm sort of the first one saying, ‘This is crazy. This is insane.'”MM: Watches:Sam Altman's love of watches is getting memed 'Lord of the Rings' styleDespite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O'Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I'm always looking for a great deal'The picture in the article is him wearing not one, but TWO $15k Rolex watches, one on each wrist - the message: guy who buys jeans JUST LIKE YOU has multiple Rolexes - you should get one too!PredictionsDR: I spend $15,000 for business advice from Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X and he tells me a really clever way to save $15,000MM: French Canadiens, after getting the CEO of Air Canada fired and killing Trump trade talks, decide to make the United States a new Canadian province called New Quebec where French is the only legal language and renames Lake Superior “Lake French Superior”

P.M. Edition for Aug. 27. What happened to the Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci? White House Correspondent Natalie Andrews discusses why some Trump administration officials are skeptical of the contempt of Congress case against Fauci. Plus, the FAA moves to fire two air-traffic controllers who left work early before a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in March. And President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to Copenhagen for Laravel Live DK, meeting DHH, having "the hell trip home", using AI to beat Air Canada's bureaucracy, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, DropInBlog, Valorin Security, and Svix.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Back In the Land of the Free (01:52) - Happy Anniversary! (04:22) - Aaron's First Intl Biz Class Flight (12:04) - Laravel Live DK (22:05) - Aaron's Talk & Meeting DHH (32:58) - DHH & Taylor's Fireside Chat (42:27) - The Spoon Is An Airplane (56:22) - The Hell Trip Home (01:17:41) - Scheming With Codex (01:27:34) - A Quick Controversy Links:Abigail Otwell's airport photo (Aaron in line behind Taylor & Abigail)Laravel Live DKDHH on Twitter/XOmacom Foundation launches with $8 million (Omarchy blog)GeocodioTom Crary on Twitter/XTaylor's video of Aaron trying caviarFlighty (iOS app)Ian's tweet of the chairs Aaron slept on

It's ev.news Briefly for Wednesday 19 August 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsU.S. EV SALES STABILISE AS USED DEMAND GROWSU.S. new EV sales hit an estimated 77,266 units in July, up 3.2% from June but 41.5% below July 2025, a drop distorted by last year's rush to beat the expiring federal tax credit, with EVs taking 5.6% of new-vehicle sales and Tesla holding roughly 55% on 42,435 sales. Used EV sales rose to 36,810 units, up 7.9% month over month and 10.1% year over year, while new EV inventory fell to 80 days, average new EV transaction prices reached $56,126 and used EV listings averaged $37,832.BMW CLAIMS ELECTRIC RANGE RECORDA BMW engineer drove a Neue Klasse iX3 1,030.2 km (640 miles) from Shenyang to Beijing on a single charge with five percent battery left, which BMW calls a record for its battery-electric models while stressing the extreme-range test does not reflect everyday driving. The car uses BMW's sixth-generation 800V battery system with high-nickel large cylindrical cells in a module-free cell-to-pack design, and reservations open at the Chengdu Auto Show on Aug. 21 as BMW's Chinese sales fall 20.4% year over year to 262,000 vehicles in the first half of 2026.CANADIAN ZEV SALES REBOUND IN JUNECanadian zero-emission vehicle sales reached 21,876 in June 2026, up 56.1 per cent year over year and taking 11.5 per cent of the market, the best month since December 2024 and part of a 7.3 per cent rise in overall sales that ended eight months of decline. The rebound followed the federal government's resumption of rebates in February 2026, offering up to $5,000 off a battery-electric vehicle and $2,500 off a plug-in hybrid, suggesting incentives still drive adoption.OCTOPUS LAUNCHES NORTH AMERICAN CHARGING APPOctopus Energy has launched Octopus Charge, a free iOS and Android app that lets drivers find, start and pay for public charging at 211,221 chargers across North America via 24 partner networks including ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink, bp pulse and Shell Recharge. The app offers filtering by speed, connector and network, live availability, pricing, an EV route planner and no markup on per-kWh costs, serving as the North American sibling to Octopus Electroverse.CHANGAN PREPARES AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH WITH AVATRChangan is recruiting for a factory-backed Australian operation covering both its mainstream Changan brand and its Huawei- and CATL-backed luxury brand Avatr, with a job advert referencing an "Avatr/Changan sales and service network" but no confirmed models, pricing or launch dates. The group, which sold 2.913 million vehicles globally in 2025, already has an Australian presence through Deepal and the Changan Mazda joint venture, and a right-hand-drive Avatr 07 was photographed testing in Melbourne earlier in 2026.BYD BUILDS MILAN DESIGN STUDIOBYD is building a Milan design studio led by Wolfgang Egger, formerly of Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini, to conduct European design research and tailor Denza and BYD models to local tastes, materials and fashion-house connections rather than imposing one global design. The move comes as BYD's share of the EU, EFTA and UK market more than doubled to 2.4% in the first half of 2026, matching Tesla's, while its Hungarian Szeged plant has slipped to full vehicle assembly in the fourth quarter of 2026.EINRIDE PLANS 500-TRUCK TESLA SEMI FLEETEinride will buy and deploy 500 Tesla Semis across California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois and Georgia over 24 months from September, the largest publicly announced Semi order and 35% bigger than WattEV's 370-truck deal, fully financed by third parties and serving Amazon and other customers on its Saga AI platform. The order roughly triples Einride's deployed electric fleet and supports a target of converting about $800 million in potential annual recurring revenue, though the company has not disclosed pricing, charging plans or phasing, and Tesla has yet to publish Semi production or delivery figures.HEART FLIES X1 ELECTRIC DEMONSTRATORHeart Aerospace flew its X1 demonstrator on August 12, 2026 at Plattsburgh International Airport, a 27-minute piloted flight to 1,100 feet in what it calls the largest battery-electric aircraft flown to date, weighing over 25,000 pounds, delivering more than one megawatt and using roughly $5 of electricity. X1 is a full-scale representative of the 30-seat hybrid-electric ES-30, targeted for FAA Part 25 certification and service entry in 2031 with flight testing from 2028, and backed by commitments from United Airlines, Air Canada and JSX.ETRUCKER ADDS HGV ROUTE AND FLEET TOOLSThe eTrucker app, founded by Tobias Wagner after driving over 200,000 km in electric HGVs, has added route-break planning using TomTom Truck Routes, fleet pairing via a simple code, charging-card recommendations, pricing categories and time buffers for trailer detachment. As of 1 July 2026 it listed nearly 700 HGV-compatible locations in Germany, split between 154 drive-through sites, 158 where detachment is recommended and 387 requiring it, with Aral Pulse, EnBW, Ionity and Shell Recharge the leading operators.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of market news and earnings. We start with Moderna, whose stock more than doubled after the company announced positive late-stage trial results for its personalized mRNA cancer therapy developed with Merck. We discuss why the news matters for Moderna, why Merck also benefited, and why biotech investing can be so volatile. We then look at Canadian Tire’s latest quarter, including the strength at SportChek and Mark’s, the stabilization in its financial services segment, and the upcoming Triangle Rewards partnership with Tim Hortons. From there, we discuss Home Depot and Lowe’s, what their results say about the housing and renovation market, and why elevated interest rates continue to weigh on big-ticket home improvement spending. We also revisit Constellation Software after its latest earnings, including organic growth concerns, record capital deployment, and why the company says AI has not materially disrupted its business so far. Finally, we cover Air Canada’s quarter, rising airline costs, CoreWeave’s explosive AI infrastructure growth and balance sheet risk, and Klarna’s latest results after a sharp post-earnings selloff. Tickers discussed: MRNA, MRK, CTC.A.TO, HD, LOW, CSU.TO, AC.TO, CRWV, KLAR, AAPL Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get 15% of on Saily E-SimsThis podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmilerWhat's so great about Air Canada Aeroplan? We received this question from Dana:I have 300,000 points stuck in Aeroplan, and they will expire in the next year. Instead of transferring more points in or purchasing points to keep them active, I just want to use them. I would like to use them for business class flights to or from Europe. I am flexible on positioning from ORD or the West Coast and want to just get anywhere in Europe. I would even do premium economy on the way back to the US. Most of the "good" redemptions I see are flying through the Middle East or other ridiculous itineraries that would take 18-24 hours to get to Europe. And more direct flights are on Air Canada metal and hundreds of thousands of points. Not worth it in my mind. I am only looking for 2 seats. I like to book a year out, but even looking close in, there's nothing. Everyone always says Aeroplan is a great program, but I'm not seeing it. What am I missing?(01:43) - Advantages of Air Canada Aeroplan:(03:13) - Disadvantages of Air Canada Aeroplan(04:46) - What is Dana missing(05:15) - Use an award search toolLearn about award search tools here(16:22) - Set award alertsSubscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

Airbnb just partnered with TripAdvisor to bring 425,000 experiences onto its platform — a move that signals Brian Chesky isn't just dabbling in experiences anymore, he's building a second business inside the first. The crew breaks down what this means for the future of in-destination travel, why the real unfair advantage might already be sitting inside every host's guidebook, and whether this is Airbnb's best play in markets where short-term rental bans are tightening the grip on its core product. Edwin brings the European perspective: Barcelona's courts just sided with the city, 10,000 units disappear by 2029, and the ripple effects are spreading.   Then the conversation shifts to IHG, which is taking a completely different approach to the owner economics pressure wave sweeping the industry. While Hilton cuts fees and Marriott rolls out rebates, IHG is pitching a full services package — marketing, digital support, training, group booking — and telling owners to trust the value. Edwin's challenge is sharp: don't tell me the service has value, show me the PL. The panel explores whether regional marketing studios could actually be the unlock and what happens when brands start making owners more dependent on infrastructure they don't control.   The big closer: Blackstone just paid $2.5 billion for a 25% stake in AeroPlan, valuing Air Canada's loyalty program at $10 billion — more than the airline itself. Scott calls it a data and credit card gold mine. Ben says the airline business is a commodity and loyalty is where the differentiation lives. And somehow the whole thing detours into a love letter to Blackstone CEO John Gray's Instagram and why the best business development tool in 2026 might just be a jog through Central Park with your phone out. — This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance — Special Guest: Sarah Kopit — Editor-in-Chief of Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkopit   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of earnings, acquisitions, and market news. We start with Jamieson Wellness, which received a takeover offer from Japan’s Kirin Holdings shortly after we highlighted it as one of our stocks to watch. We discuss the deal premium, why smaller Canadian companies continue to attract acquirers, and what this says about valuations in the Canadian small-cap market. We then look at Air Canada selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan to a consortium led by Blackstone and La Caisse, and why the airline is using the deal to strengthen its balance sheet while keeping control of one of its most valuable assets. From there, we discuss the H&R REIT and GO Residential transaction, Wheaton Precious Metals’ strong quarter, GoEasy’s continued challenges in subprime lending, and Canadian Natural Resources’ huge free cash flow quarter as oil prices remain elevated. We also cover Berkshire Hathaway’s latest results, including its cash pile, stock purchases, buybacks, and new Alphabet position, before wrapping up with Restaurant Brands International and what Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes are saying about the consumer. Tickers discussed: JWEL.TO, AC.TO, HR.UN.TO, GO.U.TO, WPM.TO, FNV.TO, GSY.TO, CNQ.TO, BRK.B, GOOGL, GOOG, QSR.TO, QSR Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone weaponized trade policy at once this month, and the targets weren't always the obvious ones. Trump's latest tariff threats landed on the EU in retaliation for European fines on tech firms, which makes this a regulatory fight dressed up as a trade fight - and means every EU competition decision is now a potential tariff-triggering event. Add a threatened 100% tariff on generic drugs, and the low-cost end of the US supply chain starts looking fragile. Meanwhile the bill from the Iran war is arriving late but arriving. Strategic reserves are thinning, diesel and jet fuel are tight, and the Houthis are now vowing a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, which puts the other oil export route in play alongside Hormuz. The New York Times Peter S. Goodman takes the diesel crisis all the way down to Bangladeshi smallholder farmers who need it to pump water, which is a useful corrective to the European trucking angle. Heat is doing macro damage too: Europe's grids were built for a different climate, and retrofitting Switzerland alone for cooling carries a price tag in the hundreds of billions of francs. Then there's China, which is quietly running the export control playbook it spent five years complaining about. Beijing is tightening controls on outbound investment by companies and citizens, Huawei has engineered its way around US export controls with chip stacking and other workarounds, and the emerging assessment is that China came through the trade war in better shape than most of us assumed. Ardian and Rob get into whether export controls actually do anything beyond forcing innovation, whether the "Chinese model is collapsing" story is analysis or politics, and what it means for an export machine if the rest of the world eventually can't afford to buy. Which leads to Europe. The EU is talking tougher on Chinese overcapacity and subsidies, but China can retaliate faster through rare earths and critical inputs. Brussels keeps signing rules-based agreements - Mercosur, Switzerland, the post-Brexit deal - covering tariffs, services, labour and environmental standards, digital rules and investment protection, while US deals go transactional and bilateral. The awkward part: Europe hasn't actually used any of those agreements against subsidized Chinese manufacturing yet. Plus: TS correspondent Michelle returns from six months inside the Walmart employees subreddit with a report on drone cages in the parking lot, stolen Zebra scanners, and Walmart's two podcasts. There's a global whey protein shortage, a Geneva perch bumper crop, a man who allegedly stole a Sea-Doo in Canada and livestreamed his illegal border crossing, and an Air Canada pilot who spent 17 years in the cockpit without a licence.

Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan to a group led by Blackstone and CDPQ in a deal that values the loyalty program at more than $10 billion — more than the airline itself — as carriers increasingly lean on points programs to keep their businesses flying.Plus, youth unemployment is rising around the world as weaker growth and AI disruption squeeze entry-level hiring, with Canada's youth jobless rate still nearly double the national average.And in The Big Picture: Canada and the U.S. remain far apart on a trade deal ahead of looming tariffs, the Lakers sell for a record $12.5 billion, Canada tests homegrown drone tech, and Google unveils wearables that can track insulin resistance.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

This week: We solve the world's biggest problem...is there anything better than a hug? (KP invents the term "Melty Hug" and refuses to apologize for it.) She's also about to go on her first family vacation with kids and no diapers, we wonder why we're now buying back all the stuff we used to own at thrift stores, and Jeff wants an Air Canada captain's hat through a friend of a friend. The big question: cool souvenir or stolen valor?

Capri welcomes Veronique Rivest, a world renowned sommelier who also serves as the sommelier for Air Canada. Veronique, owner of Soif Wine Bar in Gatineau, shares her journey into the world of wine and provides insights into what she looks for when curating a wine program fit to fly. For more information go to   https://www.soifbaravin.ca/about    https://liz-palmer.com/air-canada-sommelier-veronique-rivest-talks-wine-in-the-sky

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Канадская авиакомпания Air Canada перенесла возобновление полетов в Дубай на середину января 2027 года. Об этом говорится в обновленной информации для пассажиров, опубликованной перевозчиком.- Полиция Дубая предупредила жителей Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов о новой схеме мошенничества, при которой злоумышленники используют фиктивные предложения о подработке, чтобы получить доступ к банковским счетам жертв и использовать их для перевода похищенных средств.

We speak with a oneworld Alliance VP about airline alliances in general, and oneworld in particular. In the news: a mid-air near miss at Atlanta, NTSB and families call on Congress to act on the DCA accident recommendations, a civilian plane crash and military GPS jamming, adaptive-cycle jet engines and sixth-generation combat aircraft, and the unleaded avgas transition plan. Guest Roger Blackburn, Vice President – Commercial and Loyalty, oneworld Alliance. Roger Blackburn serves as the Vice President – Commercial and Loyalty for the oneworld Alliance. He leads the commercial team and oversees corporate revenue, events, and alliance fare products, as well as the development of oneworld's loyalty proposition. A member of oneworld's leadership team for the past six years, Roger has led several key alliance initiatives, including the creation of oneworld's first two branded lounges. In our conversation with Roger, we learn about the value that airline alliances provide to the member airlines, and what value accrues to the flying public. We look at criteria for membership in an alliance, network fit, commercial value, and alliance governance, as well as loyalty programs and lounges. For reference, here are the three major global airline alliances: Star Alliance, founded in 1997 by Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS, Thai Airways, and United. oneworld, founded in 1999 by American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas. SkyTeam, founded in 2000 by Delta, Air France, Aeroméxico, and Korean Air. Aviation News Two Delta Air Lines Jets in Mid-Air Near Miss at Atlanta Hartsfield as Air Traffic Control Direct Departing Aircraft into Path of Other Plane This was a mid-air near-miss at ATL with two Delta Air Lines flights: Flight DL-1568 from Pittsburgh to Atlanta operated by a Boeing 737-900, and Flight DL-2472 from Atlanta to Rochester, New York, an Airbus A321. The airport was experiencing weather delays, and controllers were working at full capacity to clear the backlog. Departures and arrivals were taking place on parallel runways. DL-1568 had been scheduled to land three hours earlier and was diverted to Chattanooga to wait out a storm. The arriving flight 1568 elected to make a go-around after seeing a Frontier flight taking a long time to clear the runway. At the same time, departing flight 2472 was directed to turn and climb to the same altitude as the other Delta flight. A TCAS Resolution Advisory alarm sounded, and the aircraft came within 1,800 feet of each other. NTSB Chair, Victim's Families Call Upon Congress toTake Action on 50 Safety Recommendations After DC midair It's been a year and a half since American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided near DCA, killing 67 people. Six months ago, the NTSB issued safety recommendations. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and families of the victims want Congress to take action on the 50 open recommendations. So far, Congress has failed to pass either the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act or the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. Statement from NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy on the open recommendations for the investigation of the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport In part: “Six months ago, we concluded our investigation and adopted our final report, issuing 75 findings and 50 safety recommendations, all of which must be implemented to prevent reoccurrence, yet we are no closer today to addressing many of the serious safety gaps that contributed to this terrible tragedy. “Every day that passes without implementation of all 50 NTSB recommendations represents a continued and unacceptable risk to public safety. “The National Transportation Safety Board provided a clear roadmap to improve aviation safety and reduce the risk of another catastrophic midair collision. Now it’s time for action that was promised months ago; we owe it to the victims, to the families who continue to grieve their loss, and to the millions of people who rely on the safety of our aviation system every day.” A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was Military GPS Jamming To Blame? On May 14, 2026, a Trans Aero MedEvac Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed in the New Mexico Capitan Mountains, killing four people. The NTSB’s preliminary report [PDF] stated that routine military GPS jamming exercises from White Sands Missile Range were active at the flight’s altitude and location. ADS-B was also degraded. The crew's ForeFlight pre-flight package briefed the pilots on the jamming threat. Air Force eyes next-gen engine ‘integration' by 2030 Although no decision has been made, the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) system could go into the F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. Both Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace are developing NGAP prototypes which the Air Force intends to compete for future production. NGAP is designed to be platform agnostic and is a multi-billion-dollar program using adaptive-cycle jet engines for sixth-generation combat aircraft that change jet engine characteristics in flight, allowing more fuel-efficient cruising or increased thrust. GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney (RTX) are the two competitors, building prototypes designated GE’s XA102 and P&W’s XA103. As of late July 2026, the program completed a pre-prototyping readiness review, with both contractors having met the Air Force’s design requirements, clearing the way to begin building and testing hardware. ‘Final' Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan Released The so-called “Version 1.0” of the 72-page FAA transition plan was released, updating a draft plan released earlier this year. The FAA says it's keeping the 2030 target date for replacing 100LL with unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel takes center stage at AirVenture The FAA took some of the comments received to heart, including communication and transparency. AOPA reports, “the FAA plans to release new versions of the transition plan after each phase. The agency also plans to publish two additional documents soon: an FAQ on unleaded fuel and a summary of the input received during the public comment period in early 2026.” Four transition phases make up the plan: Authorizing fuels and doing comparison testing. Focus on unleaded fuels gaining market experience for the benefit of fuel producers, aircraft owners, fuel retailers, and others. Wide-scale transition, first in the Lower 48 by 2030. Followed by Alaska two years later. Mentioned Air Traffic Control: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike Video: Spurwink Farm International Fly-In 2026 https://youtu.be/H6uUaq1R7Kk?si=ln-5YizGViSbEznH Two Australian helicopters in deadly midair collision fighting fires in Greece Hiller Aviation Museum Hosts this Episode Max Flight, Rob Mark, David Vanderhoof, our Main(e) Man Micah, and Brian Coleman.

Send us Fan MailReturning to work after time away can bring hope, excitement, and more self-doubt than many people expect.This week on The UpLevel Podcast, our host Christie Mann coaches multidisciplinary creator Amanda Wood through the very real experience of preparing to return to the workforce after an intentional 18-month career break.Amanda has spent her career leading creative teams, building brands, and running her own agency. During her time away, she developed greater clarity about the kind of work she wants to do, the life she wants to create, and the values she refuses to leave behind.Together, Christie and Amanda explore how coaching can help shift attention away from the inner critic and back toward possibility. Through future visioning, embodiment, metaphor, and practical coaching techniques, Amanda reconnects with what gives her energy: meaningful collaboration, creativity, trust, flexibility, and contributing to something larger than herself.One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Amanda recognizes that the loudest voice in her head is not the most truthful one. As Christie reminds her, self-doubt often grows louder when we're getting closer to something that truly matters.Whether you're returning after raising children, recovering from burnout, taking a sabbatical, caring for loved ones, or intentionally stepping away to reset, this conversation offers encouragement and practical coaching tools to help you move forward with greater confidence.In this episode, you'll learn:How to rebuild confidence after taking a career breakWhy self-doubt often increases before meaningful changeA coaching exercise that creates momentum through future visioningHow to reconnect with your strengths instead of your fearsWhy values should guide your next career movePractical ways to move forward before you feel completely readyAbout Amanda:Amanda Wood is a multidisciplinary creator with a degree in fine arts and over 15 years of experience as a creative professional in advertising and communications. She has worked in large agencies as an art/creative director for clients like Toyota, Air Canada, McDonald's, and Mazda and later founded her own agency specializing in bringing new brands to market. She is also a certified yoga instructor and a student of acting and is engaged in many community-based creative projects such as sign painting, schoolyard revitalization, and children's face painting, to name a few. Amanda lives in downtown Toronto with her husband, six-year-old son, and dog, Cosmo.

WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

In today's episode we'll talk about how Amex has added a valuable new hotel partner, Seats.aero has added useful new tools, and we'll discuss the many ways to amass a Membership Rewards fortune.Giant Mailbag(00:59) - Ross: Another hidden gem card?Bonvoyed: JetBlue, Air Canada, LifeMiles(04:51) - JetBlue & Air Canada add basic fares to premium cabins(06:27) - Your Lifemiles+ free award changes/cancellations may end sooner than you thinkAwards, Points, and More(08:55) - Amex adds new transfer partner LHW(16:28) - Philippine Airlines flights now bookable with Alaska Atmos Rewards (Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/philippine-airlines-flights-now-bookable-with-alaska-atmos-rewards-book-biz-class-from-75k-points/)(17:48) - United transcontinental business class from 27K miles for cardholders(19:14) - Seats.aero has added a few new tools for Pro members(24:00) - Nick's experience with The Edit by Chase Travel℠Main Event: How to Amass Amex Points(26:26) - Amex Membership Rewards are suddenly interesting again(31:03) - Sign Up Bonuses(41:26) - Two Player Mode(43:55) - Read about multi-referrals here: https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/(48:31) - Amex offersLearn about Cardpointers here (https://frequentmiler.com/cardpointers/) or Savewise here(50:01) - Rakuten ShoppingLearn about Rakuten referrals here: https://frequentmiler.com/rakuten-best-ever-5k-membership-rewards-50-referral-bonus-for-both-sides/(53:21) - Category bonusesSubscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkDon't forget to visit our Best Offers PageWe make it our job to show all the best credit card rewards offers currently available all in one place right here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/

Plus: WestJet and its flight attendants' union issue dueling strike and lockout notices, Prime Minister Mark Carney isn't planning to use Canadian oil exports to the U.S. as leverage in trade negotiations, a New Brunswick politician calls the AI prompts he accidentally left in a speech to the provincial legislature a “learning experience”, Toronto's fire chief calls lithium-ion battery fires the greatest public safety risk facing the city, and how is the “looksmaxxing” phenomenon impacting young men? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 30 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:Airlines trim 2026 earnings outlookJD Power: Hotel satisfaction risesFAA boosts BoeingAmerican airports shift away from TSAThe battle for EasyJet intensifiesEU strengthens passenger rightsCongress advances aviation security billsUnited Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats'JetBlue wins Spirit slotsOmio acquires Rail EuropeAmex partners with AccorLyft expands taxi partnershipHyatt and Air Canada unite loyalty programsSouthwest adds Air PremiaSpotnana introduces AI travel agentsBCD launches AI analytics platformAmadeus expands AI advertising platformYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

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The aviation industry is grappling with an array of challenges, from a backlog of planes, to safety concerns, and widespread labor shortages. WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz joins host Luke Vargas to discuss how the sector is thinking about AI, plus the latest technology on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. Further Reading Aerospace Startup JetZero to Start Building Futuristic Planes in North Carolina Airbus Comes for Boeing in Battle Over World's Biggest Jets Boeing Chooses Palantir to Boost AI Adoption in Defense, Space Unit Honeywell Aerospace CEO Says AI Works for Blueprints but Isn't Ready for the Cockpit Sixteen Airbus A380s to Undergo Inspection After Cracks Found on Airplane Wings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 182 of the Award Travel 101 podcast opens with a spotlight on member Alison's incredible points-funded safari to Kenya, a reminder that award travel can unlock experiences far beyond flights and hotel chains. By leveraging a Virgin Red redemption, an Amex transfer bonus, and Alaska miles for long-haul flights, she and her travel partner enjoyed five nights at an all-inclusive safari lodge with twice-daily game drives for the equivalent of just over 80,000 points per night. The hosts also covered several noteworthy developments in the points world, including the opening of the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth, the new Air Canada and Hyatt partnership, a lucrative Capital One Spark Cash Plus offer, and Rove adding Qantas as a transfer partner with a limited-time bonus.The hosts also shared personal travel updates and a useful booking lesson. Cameron discussed having a Qatar Airways flight to Thailand unexpectedly canceled without notice, ultimately reworking the itinerary through Chicago and securing a backup Starlux business class award. He also discovered that a Hyatt Place booking in Louisville appeared nonrefundable online but actually carried a 60-day cancellation policy after messaging Hyatt—a good reminder to verify cancellation terms instead of relying solely on what a website displays.The main discussion focused on the non-award tools that make the hobby easier. Angie and Cameron highlighted their favorite award search platforms, including Seats.aero, AwardWallet, MaxMyPoint, FlightConnections, and Google Flights, before expanding into budgeting software, credit card benefit tracking, and trip planning. AwardWallet and CardPointers were praised for keeping track of points, free night certificates, credits, and card offers, while Google Sheets, Google Maps, Facebook travel groups, TripIt, and ChatGPT have become essential planning tools for organizing itineraries, researching destinations, and building customized travel plans. The episode emphasized that while earning points is important, having the right collection of tools can save time, prevent costly mistakes, and make planning award travel far less stressful.Episode Links:Chase Lounge DFWCapital One Spark CashHyatt/ Air Canada partnershipRove adds QantasWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our Late Summer 2026 Meetup in Milwaukee now. award.travel/mke2026Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.  

Angelo is joined by Nik and Dean Taylor to break down everything they saw at ICAST 2026, and the future of the fishing industry might not be looking as healthy as everyone thinks.The world's biggest fishing trade show felt noticeably smaller this year. Major brands were missing, attendance was down, entire award categories lacked competition, and a wine and champagne cooler somehow walked away as one of the show's top fishing products. Is ICAST dying, or does the event simply need a serious overhaul?The boys also discuss Garmin's new LiveScope 2 HD and Spy Pole, the explosion of bizarre urchin-style baits, questionable Best in Show results, and whether opening ICAST to the public could save the event.Before getting into the show, the crew breaks down Ontario's upcoming digital hunting and fishing licensing system, whether wildfire smoke changes fish behaviour, and another absolutely brutal Air Canada travel disaster that left flights cancelled, bags misplaced, and Angelo stranded in Orlando.Plus, encounters with fishing legends Bill Dance and Jimmy Houston, a surprise appearance from Steve Harvey, and plenty more from inside ICAST 2026.Enter the Fish'n Canada contest at FishnCanada.com

Full episodes and much more available on Patreon.com/slopquest Andy has super stupid dream about echoes inspired by late night Slop Quest listening. Then they skewer the business of “dream interpretation”. This leads to Ryan revealing his insane dreams about Al Pacino having big boobs. Andy gets kicked out of therapy for talking about hema and figures out how to get around AI guardrails using linguistic tricks. Andy finds an Instagram account where boomers get tricked into leaving lewd comments on AI videos with their full legal names and get roasted. Andy celebrates his anniversary with Kroger sushi and ice cream. Then there’s more Mandela Effect stuff with “Gorton’s” fish sticks. The boys talk about new Los Angeles fires, this time with toxic smoke! Andy sees an old guy doing something crazy at a nursing home in a window. Then the boys talk about what to save money for when you’re old. Andy sees a 90 year old lady in a thong get into a hot tub at an old folks home across from a much shittier old folks home. Andy finds a hilarious video of Hedonism 2 of a a hilarious guy with a tiny weiner. Ryan thinks that “big condom” has “inflated the mythology of their effectiveness”. The. Work on some new Jimmy Buffet songs like “Sloppers & Sarongs” inspired by Hedonism 2. An Air Canada pilot files 900 flights without a license and Ryan gives him props. Listeners start getting psychic attacks again. An uncle dies and insists his money only be used on trolling. Andy shows his kid the Rambo trailer then immediately shows her the Rambo tricycle for kids commercial and it’s hilarious.

Marriott Bonvoy x Japan Airlines und Air Canada Aeroplan x World of Hyatt: Diese Woche wurden gleich zwei große Loyalty-Partnerschaften angekündigt. Ich zeige dir, was wirklich dahintersteckt, wo der Haken liegt und für wen sich die Verknüpfung lohnt.

In this podcast, Jandevman gives us an overview of what they do at Liquidy, how the project originated, and how they ended up building on THORChain.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update — Keplr should be working! More integrations are coming!00:03:00 Affiliate page widget is ready for testing00:04:00 Air Canada story00:06:00 Jandevman introduction00:10:00 What was so different about Kujira that attracted you to it?00:13:00 Jandevman rebuilt everything from scratch00:16:00 Treasury discussion — what were the assets?00:17:00 What was MantaDAO?00:19:00 Website walkthrough00:21:00 Valuation breakdown — comparing Liquidy to TradFi00:23:00 Kenton explains NAV and asks about redemptions00:24:00 Financial reports and analytics breakdown00:26:00 Expense breakdown00:27:00 Revenue sources00:29:00 Governance process breakdown00:30:00 Simple majority or supermajority?00:31:00 Veto power through a multisig00:32:00 Bonk comparison00:36:00 Raising external capital?00:38:00 Growing the treasury00:39:00 How does market making work?00:43:00 Why isn't the LQDY token on the base layer?00:45:00 How many wallets support secured assets?00:47:00 Which other wallets should support secured assets?00:48:00 What other financial primitives will LQDY be involved in?00:52:00 Will LQDY get involved in lending?00:55:00 What other assets will be acquired?00:56:00 What about Auto Rujira?00:57:00 Liquidity swap router breakdown00:59:00 What's the difference between the swap router on Rujira and LQDY?01:02:00 Comparing different liquidity pools01:07:00 Will redacted functionality be available?01:09:00 bRUNE breakdown01:11:00 What is a good APY for users?01:13:00 Will STO use the LQDY API?01:15:00 Is there anything else you'd like to add?01:18:00 Transparency discussion01:19:00 Proposal discussion01:22:00 Everything is on-chain01:27:00 Thoughts on inflation01:30:00 The model is beautifully simple01:33:00 We need to do this again!01:34:00 Conclusion

This week: Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman. Topics: The fate of EasyJet - Apollo tops Castlelake offer; Earnings season starts with Delta, huge fuel cost increases, refinery income; Tribute to aviator Wally Funk; Thoughts on Delta's new Basic Business Class options; Anko van der Werff appointed CEO at Air Canada; Listener input on post-event audio recordings, Avelo adding routes at alternative Dallas area airport.

Flying is always stressful for Brent. He says he likes being in different and remote places, he just doesn't always enjoy the process of getting there. A fear of flying isn't the issue; trusting his possessions to strangers is. You're allowed to carry backpack with a shaving kit and extra change of clothes on the plane with you, but you can't carry a bow and arrow and store it in an overhead bin. If he could, though, he wouldn't have anything to talk about this week. Get your boarding pass and settle in at the gate. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: Stats Canada has released a better than expected jobs report, an investigation is underway after an Air Canada aircraft overshot the runway in Montreal, a deadly wildfire hits Spain, a warning from experts about illegal nicotine pouches, and Canada cozies to Europe with German sub pick. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Freddie Scarratt, Global Deputy Head of InsurTech at Gallagher Re, joins James Benham and Rob Galbraith to unpack why 95% of all insurtech funding in Q1 2026 flowed into AI-focused companies, and what that means for the birth of an entirely new risk class: AI liability. From the Air Canada chatbot case that made headlines, to the hard lesson the industry learned when cheap venture capital tried to scale insurtechs like SaaS businesses, Freddie brings a reinsurance broker's view of where AI liability, cyber, and professional indemnity are converging into one digital risk category, and why insurance, unlike every other industry, can never fully cap its downside.

EasyJet's potential $7 billion takeover is putting Europe's remaining independent airlines on notice, Air Canada names a new multilingual CEO after a very public language controversy, and a sharp look at why the West ended up with two half-apps instead of one super app. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down which European airlines are most likely to be next in the consolidation wave EasyJet just triggered, why Air Canada's CEO succession story is really a cautionary tale about language and leadership in Canada, and why Google and Uber keep moving into each other's territory without either one closing the loop. Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGWho's Next After EasyJet? We Size Up 10 Possible Takeover TargetsAir Canada Names SAS Chief Anko Van der Werff as New CEOThe West Got Two Half-Apps Instead of a Super App: Google Maps vs. Uber Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

From the Best of What On Earth – If you're a frequent flier, you may have noticed flights have been getting rockier lately. The potential culprit? Climate change. CBC producer Julia Pagel finds out how warming temperatures are making air turbulence worse, and what can be done about it. But first, she takes us back to 2019, when dozens of passengers were injured after an Air Canada flight bound for Australia hit severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing.

Plus: the Liberal government's plan to buy thousands of condos in B.C. faces scrutiny, Air Canada chooses its next CEO, Count Binface takes on a British party leader in a bizarre by-election, and how will Bill C-22 affect Canadians' privacy? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Maui Trip Recap, Phoenix Salt River Meetup Plans, and Non-Rev Tools & Travel NewsTyler and Monique discuss upcoming work trips and announce an August 8 Phoenix meetup to float the Salt River (tube rental about $25, potential group discount, sunscreen, and water shoes recommended) followed by dinner, with signups via email/Instagram/Twitter. They share a StaffTraveler eSIM ambassador opportunity and how Route Explorer helps plan complex non-rev itineraries. They react to a news story about an Air Canada pilot who flew for 20 years without a pilot's license and review a non-rev-themed movie, “Travel Companion,” which they disliked. Monique recaps a Maui trip: weight-restricted Hawaii flights, helpful crew, a seat-kicking child, an oceanfront Airbnb with turtles and stingrays, higher food costs, widespread pay-to-park beaches, and the continuing devastation in Lahaina after the fire. They cover snorkeling, windy beach conditions, Road to Hana rain, Black Sand Beach reservation requirements, and begin planning non-rev routing to Italy via other European gateways.00:00 Welcome Back Banter01:19 Parking Lot Gripes02:23 Work Trips And Italy Prep03:06 Phoenix Meetup Salt River07:55 StaffTraveler eSIM Ambassador09:51 Route Explorer Trip Planning12:02 Air Canada Pilot Mystery14:13 Travel Companion Movie Review19:20 World Cup Culture Shock29:01 Maui Nonrev Flight Win35:15 Maui Arrival, Jeep And Costco38:11 Airbnb Kitchen Supply Lessons39:07 Sticker Shock Groceries40:21 Airbnb Cove Wildlife42:54 Coastal Drives Whales44:23 Pay to Park Beaches47:16 Lahaina After Fire49:21 Sacred Beaches Respect50:49 Boat Tours Highlights52:54 Windy Beach Hacks54:19 Snorkeling Wins Turtles58:11 Road to Hana Reality01:06:16 Last Day Travel Blues01:09:18 Airport Lounge Standby01:13:37 Italy Flight Gameplan01:17:15 Europe Heat Warning01:18:55 Wrap Up SponsorBecome a StaffTraveler Esim Ambassador https://esimambassadors.stafftraveler.com/Check out Route Explore from StaffTraveler   https://route-explorer.com/StaffTraveler wants our feedback to help build Route Explore before it is officially released.  Send any feedback to support@stafftraveler.comStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

The Concordia University shooter dies in prison, a former Air Canada pilot accused of flying for decades without a licence appears in court, Drake throws “apology parties” for women named Janice, and how are criminal networks recruiting teenagers online? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

In episode 296 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:American Airlines Airbus A319/A320 retrofitsAirbus A220 Milestones United Airlines' first Starlink-equipped widebodyExperience onboard Air Canada's Boeing 787San Francisco delays quadruple from parallel landing ban

Episode 2843 - In this wide-ranging Friday episode, Ted and Austin Broer connect the Supreme Court's Monsanto glyphosate lawsuit protection ruling, diet soda seizure risk, a Florida immigration detention facility costing $1 billion in taxpayer money, Health Masters' collagen superiority over mass market alternatives, an Air Canada pilot seizure incident, QAnon as a documented deep state psyop, and a dangerous eye color corneal dye procedure into a broadcast that delivers both urgent health warnings and sharp institutional accountability. 

Venezuela's capital is in chaos after two earthquakes in quick succession. Our guest tells us about the sight of toppled buildings in Caracas -- and the sound of those trapped inside. When an Air Canada pilot suffers a medical emergency during a flight, passengers get an unexpectedly bumpy and terrifying ride. One of NASA's most trusted telescopes is falling to earth, much earlier than anticipated. We'll hear about the rush to rescue it. A teacher in France tells us scorching temperatures aren't safe for learning or teaching -- so he's calling on his fellow educators to strike. After Ontario banned speed cameras, people in Toronto started driving a lot faster a lot more often. A city councillor says she's frustrated and troubled -- but not surprised. Political chaos in the UK has one silver lining: every time a prime minister resigns, a man known as "Hot Podium Guy" arrives to set up the microphones. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that appreciates a hot mic moment.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bluegill Light Lager from 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her week golfing at Bass Pro Shop founder Johnny Morris's Big Cedar Lodge with friends.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples limited edition World Cup themed Ritz Crackers, limited edition Miller Lite Beer Cheese Burger Pringles, and Australian Tim Tam cookies.    QUEEN NEWS (43:26): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and supported fiancé Travis Kelce at Tight End University, and Dolly Parton is releasing a line of “A Cup of Ambition” coffee at her Buc-ee's like “Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.”   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (15:04): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (48:26): Kathleen shares updates on Jelly Roll filing for divorce from Bunnie XO, Nancy Guthrie's 2nd ransom note confirmed her death, and a man with no legs makes history by climbing Everest using only his arms.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:09:50): Kathleen reads about the resurgence of the Cozumel Dwarf Fox.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (24:16): Kathleen recommends watching “Maternal Instinct” on Netflix, “I Will Find You” on and “Outrageous” on BritBox.    SPORTS NEWS (53:20): Kathleen reports on Scottish fans donating nearly $30K to charities for welcoming them in for World Cup games, Europeans are buying up Ranch dressing to take home from World Cup trips, and Kraft is rolling out a TSA compliant Ranch dressing.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:18:22): Kathleen shares articles on Johnny Morris's donations of fishing rods and reels to schoolchildren, Costco shoppers are hoarding Australian Tim Tam cookies, Pope Leo will hold an iconic mass at Spain's Sagrada Familia, Commodore is bringing back the flip phone, a Magritte painting has been damaged by a child with a pine cone, and police allege that an Air Canada pilot flew for years without a proper captain's license.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:26:33): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “a qué distancia está el aeropuerto?” or “how far is it to the airport” in English.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:33:13): Kathleen reads about Macarius the Younger of Alexandria, the patron saint of pastry makers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:29:26): Kathleen shares a story of a British hospital that created an outdoor ICU for patients. 

The CEO of Heart Aerospace describes the development of a hybrid-electric 30-seat regional commercial aircraft. In the news, a near miss at Boston Logan between a landing Delta Air Lines flight and a departing American Airlines flight, NASA's Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program, Canada’s purchase of F-35A fighters and possibly Saab Gripens, and Canada’s look at early-warning-radar planes. Guest Anders Forslund is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heart Aerospace, formed to electrify short-haul regional aviation. Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a hybrid-electric 30-seat regional commercial aircraft. Heart is currently in upstate New York, testing the X1 demonstrator aircraft, which the company says will be the largest electric aircraft ever to fly. The company is backed by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Ventures and Y Combinator, as well as operator/investors United Airlines and Air Canada. Anders explains Heart Aerospace’s mission to lower the cost of air travel and how their clean-sheet Part 25 airliner will achieve about a 40% reduction in overall operating costs. The ES-30 will be an electric-motor-and-turboprop hybrid, while the full-scale X1 prototype is all-electric. The X1 demonstrator has completed low-speed taxi testing at the company’s X1 flight-test base at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York. First flight is expected shortly, with type certification planned for 2031. Video: Heart X1 Completes Low-Speed Taxi Testing https://youtu.be/5jkyKevsJNI?si=1xreSjh_gRcI6xu2 Anders tells us about the Heart team and how aerospace development has changed in the last decade. The company strives to manage uncertainty rather than minimize it, holds itself accountable, and sets falsifiable goals. Before starting Heart, Anders was an aerospace researcher at Chalmers, where he was a driving force behind the Elise-Electric Aviation research project in Sweden, funded by the Swedish innovation agency Vinnova. He spent 2013-2014 at MIT, where his work on geometric variation of aerospace components was awarded the Charles M. Manly Memorial Medal. He is also a founding member of the Nordic Network for Electric Aviation. Anders has a Ph.D. in Aerospace Product Development and a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Chalmers. He has a dual M.Sc. in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University and Luleå University, as part of the SpaceMaster program. He is also a member of Prince Daniel’s Fellowship for young entrepreneurs. Follow Heart Aerospace on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Aviation News Horrifying Near Miss at Boston Logan as Quick-Thinking Delta Air Pilots Go Around to Avoid Landing On Top of American Airlines Boeing 737 Delta Air Lines flight DL-2351, an Airbus A319 flying from Dallas, was landing at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), was cleared to land on runway 33L. Moments later, American Airlines flight AA-3161, a Boeing 737-800, was cleared to take off for Charlotte from intersecting runway 27. The pilots repeated the instruction back to the controller, and after about 40 seconds, started the takeoff. As Delta flight 2351 was about to touch down, the pilots saw the American Airlines plane and executed a go-around. That was followed by the air traffic controller asking the American flight, “American, where are you going?” Listen to the Incident Audio via @xJonNYC. Electra reveals 100-seat hybrid-electric aircraft concept Electra developed the concept under NASA's Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program. NASA has commissioned industry and academia to “develop transformative aircraft designs, propulsion technologies, and sustainability solutions for commercial aviation by 2050.” Electra's large airliner concept features a wide “double-bubble” fuselage that generates lift. Propulsion comes from two turbofans under the wings that produce thrust and electricity, as well as three fans mounted on the top of the aft fuselage. Electra says those fans would “ingest and re-energise slower-moving air over the fuselage, a technique known as boundary layer ingestion.” Other AACES participants include the Georgia Institute of Technology with the Liquefied Natural Gas Powered Athena Aircraft Concept, and JetZero with a hydrogen fueled blended wing body design. Congress Questions Air Force's Combat Rescue Readiness As HH-60W Helicopters Get Turned Into VIP Transports The Senate Armed Services Committee filed S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), which establishes funding levels and authorities for the U.S. military. The 66th annual NDAA supports a total of $1.15 trillion in FY 2027 funding for national defense. In its report [PDF], the Committee expresses concern “about combat search and rescue (CSAR) force structure in the Air Force. In recent years, the Air Force truncated the buy of HH-60Ws and has since transferred 26 HH-60Ws from units responsible for CSAR operations to the Air Force District Washington (AFDW) to replace H-1 helicopters. AFDW uses these helicopters to support contingency response, homeland operations, and ceremonial honors in the National Capital Region. “The committee believes that these actions have left CSAR forces unnecessarily short of the forces needed to support CSAR operations in a major contingency. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct a study of CSAR requirements and capabilities, including HH-60Ws and HC-130Js, and provide a report and briefing on that study to the congressional defense committees, not later than March 31, 2027. “Furthermore, the committee directs the Secretary to avoid making any changes in CSAR force structure until the study is completed and he or she has provided the results of that study to the Congress.” Canada Plans Fleet Surge to 140+ Fighters as Low Cost Gripens Reduce Expenses According to informed sources, the Royal Canadian Air Force plans to grow its fighter fleet to 140, possibly by purchasing Saab Gripen jets. Canada has planed to purchase 88 F-35A fighters, but that could drop to 70, accompanied by 70 Gripens. Saab offered to establish final assembly, maintenance, and long-term industrial support in Canada. This would transfer technology and intellectual property to Canada. Under the F-35 program, sustainment and software updates are centralized in the United States. Canada to buy Swedish surveillance plane over US models Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would not purchase early-warning-radar planes from the United States. Instead, they will purchase Saab’s GlobalEye, which is based on the Bombardier Global 6500 jet, manufactured in Canada. Price and fleet size were not announced. Saab said in a statement that as part of any deal, the company would invest in research and development work in Canada. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, and David Vanderhoof.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Richard is back, fresh off a World Cup match at the Meadowlands, and he's got plenty to say about the experience—from the surprisingly smooth transportation operation to the electric atmosphere inside the stadium. Meanwhile, Ed finally checks JetBlue Mint off his list and shares why the experience reinforced one of the biggest challenges facing the legacy carriers: delivering a premium product that feels worth the price. The conversation also dives into Bilt's newest transfer partner, Preferred Hotels, bringing the program back to 25 partners and opening up a new collection of boutique and luxury properties for point redemptions. Plus, a look at Air Canada's little-known airport cafés, why loyalty programs continue marching toward higher prices, and a potentially lucrative Pays promotion that listeners may want to jump on before it disappears. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Richard attends a World Cup match • France vs. Senegal at the Meadowlands • New Jersey Transit's surprisingly smooth operation • Why the overall experience exceeded expectations ✈️ Ed finally flies JetBlue Mint • A321 Mint experience review • Seat, service, and onboard Wi-Fi • Why JetBlue continues to stand out ✈️ The state of airline Wi-Fi • American Airlines free Wi-Fi rollout frustrations • JetBlue's connectivity advantage • Why reliability still matters ✈️ The power of points and miles • Using miles to stay for an All-Star game • Last-minute flight changes • Why flexibility remains invaluable ✈️ Admirals Club vs. Delta Sky Club • A tale of two lounge experiences • Food quality differences • How the products continue to diverge ✈️ Air Canada's airport cafés • Complimentary access for elite travelers • Why the concept stands out • Comparing loyalty investments across airlines ✈️ Bilt adds Preferred Hotels • Transfer partner number 25 • One Bilt point to two Preferred points • Boutique hotel redemption opportunities   ✈️ Accor Voyager membership • Discounted membership opportunity • Elite night credits • Whether the math works ✈️ Are loyalty programs becoming too expensive? • Inflation in award pricing • The future of airline and hotel currencies • Where value still exists ✈️ A Pays promotion worth watching • Bonus points opportunities • Why it may not last long • Getting value before the offer disappears ⏱️ Episode 442 Timestamps 1:06 – Richard's World Cup experience at the Meadowlands 7:06 – Ed reviews JetBlue Mint 11:15 – American's free Wi-Fi rollout frustrations 12:44 – Using points and miles to save an All-Star game trip 15:37 – Admirals Club vs. Delta Sky Club 19:36 – Discovering Air Canada's airport cafés 23:31 – Are loyalty programs headed in the wrong direction? 28:07 – Bilt adds Preferred Hotels as partner #25 29:57 – Accor Voyager membership opportunity 32:54 – Pays promotion and bonus points opportunity                

Notas Macabrosas - Contenido para adultos descubierto en la guía recreativa de una ciudad de California- Pump.fun desata polémica después que usuario se tatuase la frente en busca de una recompensa - Hombre asalta banco en Monclova y se lleva 170 pesos - Por fin sabemos quien le jaló su cabello a la yucateca - Tequila adulterado arruina quinceañera - El estrés laboral te vuelve gay, según Ministro de Asuntos Religiosos de Malasia - Excapitán de Air Canada acusado tras presuntamente realizar cientos de vuelos sin la licencia correspondiente - Guatemala recibe a Carlos Trejo como visitante distinguido - Hombre iba a pagar la luz pero lo asustó un presunto fantasma - Alertan por amenaza de tiroteo en secundaria de Piedras Negras - Capturan a hombre señalado de abusar de una mujer en Sincelejo - Jesús coreano asciende al cielo - Policías entregan medalla a un pájaro que no se les separaba - Fallecen Oliver Tree y Gaspi en accidente de helicóptero en Brasil - Mujer muere luego de no ser amarrada al bungee antes de lanzarse - Arrestan a hombre por abuso infantil pero luego se dan cuenta que no hizo nada malo - Fianza de $7,500 para una mujer de Las Vegas por el caso de lesiones a un pato - Braulio Elías cumplió su sueño de recibir un premio internacional de poesía Chismundial - Chisme en torno al Mundial, sin hablar de fútbol. - Unos estúpidos usan lonas de madres buscadoras para taparse de la lluvia - Otro estúpido hace gesto racista a una coreana - Escoceses se acaban la cerveza en Boston - Cabo Verde da la sorpresa contra España También puedes escucharnos en Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast​ Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast​ https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast​ https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast​ #Podcast​ #LeyendasLegendarias​ #HistoriasDelMasAca

Notas Macabrosas - Contenido para adultos descubierto en la guía recreativa de una ciudad de California- Pump.fun desata polémica después que usuario se tatuase la frente en busca de una recompensa - Hombre asalta banco en Monclova y se lleva 170 pesos - Por fin sabemos quien le jaló su cabello a la yucateca - Tequila adulterado arruina quinceañera - El estrés laboral te vuelve gay, según Ministro de Asuntos Religiosos de Malasia - Excapitán de Air Canada acusado tras presuntamente realizar cientos de vuelos sin la licencia correspondiente - Guatemala recibe a Carlos Trejo como visitante distinguido - Hombre iba a pagar la luz pero lo asustó un presunto fantasma - Alertan por amenaza de tiroteo en secundaria de Piedras Negras - Capturan a hombre señalado de abusar de una mujer en Sincelejo - Jesús coreano asciende al cielo - Policías entregan medalla a un pájaro que no se les separaba - Fallecen Oliver Tree y Gaspi en accidente de helicóptero en Brasil - Mujer muere luego de no ser amarrada al bungee antes de lanzarse - Arrestan a hombre por abuso infantil pero luego se dan cuenta que no hizo nada malo - Fianza de $7,500 para una mujer de Las Vegas por el caso de lesiones a un pato - Braulio Elías cumplió su sueño de recibir un premio internacional de poesía Chismundial - Chisme en torno al Mundial, sin hablar de fútbol. - Unos estúpidos usan lonas de madres buscadoras para taparse de la lluvia - Otro estúpido hace gesto racista a una coreana - Escoceses se acaban la cerveza en Boston - Cabo Verde da la sorpresa contra España También puedes escucharnos en Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast​ Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast​ https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast​ https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast​ #Podcast​ #LeyendasLegendarias​ #HistoriasDelMasAca

On this week's episode of AvTalk, a Lufthansa 787 takes a bow in Frankfurt, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the United 767 accident in Newark, and Canadian authorities charge a former Air Canada pilot with fraud and forgery after it was discovered he flew for the airline without ever having the appropriate license. […] The post AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Jessica performs a late night burial, June puts her faith in Air Canada, and we choose to let go of shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Raddatz has the latest on the U.S. launching retaliatory strikes against Iran for the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and the first-of-its-kind rescue for two crew members in the dark of night, as Jon Karl speaks with Pres. Trump shortly after the U.S. counterstrikes; John Quinones reports on a Texas jury's verdict for Karmelo Anthony, 19,found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, a student athlete from a rival track team after deliberating for less than three hours; Aaron Katersky has details on the veteran Air Canada pilot who was arrested after authorities accused him of flying hundreds of flights with thousands of passengers without the required license; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're shocked to find out an Air Canada pilot was flying with a fake license for several decades.