Podcast appearances and mentions of bradley airport

The boys intro "Fury Friday." The new feature gives listeners an opportunity to vent about a specific topic the guys introduce. This morning's "Fury Friday" topic was dangerous left turns in the Greater-Danbury area. Bradley Airport just added a ton of new flights to places like Florida and Houston. Lou shares his airport stories from his recent trip to Stewart Airport in New York where he got frisked for the third time. Thre boys announce some exciting celebrity interviews for the coming weeks.

From their current adventures as dangerous goods agents at Bradley Airport to their lofty ambitions of piloting wide-body jets for American Airlines, this episode offers a deep dive into Shemar Baker and Garrett Cooke's aviation journey. Tune in to hear their story of passion, preparation, and persistence, and get ready to be inspired to chase your own dreams in the clouds!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What you need to prepare to become a pilot Insights into the American Airlines Cadet Academy and why it appeals to aspiring pilots The significance of networking and mentorship in the aviation industry Strategies for saving and financially preparing for flight school Importance of persistence, teamwork, and keeping a positive mindset throughout the pilot training process   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals AA Cadet Academy LinkedIn Ready 4 Pushback: Ep41: Lift As You Climb   ABOUT SHEMAR BAKER AND GARRETT COOKE Shemar and Garrett are currently working as Dangerous Goods agents while pursuing their dreams of becoming pilots. They have taken significant steps towards their goal, including networking with industry professionals, saving for flight school, and applying to the American Airlines Cadet Academy. Their story is a testament to the power of determination and teamwork in achieving one's career aspirations.   CONNECT WITH SHEMAR AND GARRETT LinkedIn: Shemar Baker | Garrett Cooke Instagram: @f80_shemar | @gcooke28 Email: Shemarbaker43@gmail.com | garrettcooke1@gmail.com   CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-9300 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.

Avelo Airlines just announced another four flight options out of New Haven. Breeze announced more direct flights earlier this year up at Bradley Airport. So, what's happening with commercial travel at Sikorsky Airport? We got some insight from Dan Onofrio of the BRBC. (0:00) The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Jocelyn Hillard with the Red Cross Connecticut shared some big reasons for the major drop in donations and what people can do to help. (14:58) Kids can start learning key communication skills at a very young age. What are they and what skills do adults need to have to help kids out? We got perspective from our education consultant, Liz Englander. (24:18) Image Credit: Getty Images

Join Matt, Nev, Nik and Captain Jeff for this week's episode! In this week's show: We take a look at some of the footage that we shot at the RAF Cosford airshow last week. How many passenger 747s are still flying? And Ryanair bans Brits from taking duty free booze on popular flights In the military, we talk tilt rotors; the RAF retires its C-130s, and a massive exercise kicks off in Europe. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Russian Antonov-124 cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/volga-dnepr-airlines/russian-antonov-124-cargo-plane-seized-by-canadian-government-at-toronto-pearson-airport/ BOTTLE IT: Ryanair bans Brits from taking duty free booze on popular flights https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/22688216/ryanair-booze-ban-flights-ibiza-duty-free/ Flight to Madrid carrying half a ton of cocaine exposes network of collusion between government and drug traffickers in Bolivia https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-08/flight-to-madrid-carrying-half-a-ton-of-cocaine-exposes-network-of-collusion-between-government-and-drug-traffickers-in-bolivia.html Moose killed after wandering onto Bradley Airport in Connecticut https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/moose-killed-bradley-airport-connecticut/ Rare Jumbos: Which Airlines Still Have Passenger Boeing 747s? https://simpleflying.com/rare-jumbos-747s/ Qantas relaunches New York route, in direct competition with Air NZ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/qantas-relaunches-new-york-route-in-direct-competition-with-air-nz/153691.article Installation and Operation of Flightdeck Installed Physical Secondary Barriers on Transport Category Airplanes https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-requires-secondary-flight-deck-barrier MILITARY House damaged, person injured after aerobatic display collision https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/house-damaged--person-injured-after-aerobatic-display-collision/48593650 Military Variant of Leonardo AW609 Appears Likely https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2023-06-13/military-variant-leonardo-aw609-appears-likely

The Courant's Ken Gosselin checks in to talk about the $20 Million that Bradley Airport just got for upgrades to their terminals.  How will they spend it?

 Kevin Dillon, Exec. Dir Connecticut Airport Authority. Update on Bradley Airport. Flights returning. 

1. Governor Lamont addressed covid questions but also claims car theft upticks could be a result of kids out of school...not quite what Melissa expected. ((00:10)) 2. Congressman Himes admits the latest stimulus package is probably too big. ((14:24)) 3. Senator Kelly address this public option of health insurance and why it could drive brokers out of work permanently. ((23:22)) 4. Bradley Airport checks in with trends for airports and the latest on covid impacts ((32:39)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

The Executive Director of CT Airport Authority Kevin Dillon joins Joe to discuss how the airport is adjusting and doing with the Covid guidelines. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Dillon is The Executive Director of Connecticut Airport Authority.  He explains that travelers from coronavirus hot-spot states into Bradley Airport are to be required to check in upon arrival See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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WTIC traffic reporter and veteran pilot Mike Allen discusses the deadly crash of a B-17 bomber at Bradley International Airport

Former Navy SEAL sniper Howard Wasdin talks about the real life "Black Hawk Down" incident and the best sniper shot he ever had (0:00), the Bradley Airport plane crash tower audio, plus the pilot that was supposed to be flying, Paul Colella (7:41), Jimmy Koplik talks about KISS (19:03), and Larry the Cable Guy gives his first morning radio interview in over 17 years and talks about "Cars," golf, and meeting his wife (22:36).

PFAS chemicals have people across Connecticut spooked, after a June 8 malfunction at Bradley Airport released thousands of gallons of firefighting foam into the Farmington River. So what exactly are PFAS compounds? What do they do to people, to fish, and to drinking water, and what is the state doing to help? On the latest Capitol Watch podcast, reporter Greg Hladky and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) analyst Shannon Pociu tackle those questions and more.

Kevin Dillon from Bradley Airport joined Brad and Paul to talk about what's going on at the airport

Connecticut Airport Authority CEO Kevin Dillon talks with Aaron about the improvments happening at Bradley Airport.