World of Aviation
With Guest Paul Hansen
Sunday morning (5-10-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will spend the hour with Paul Hansen. Paul, for the last 14-years flew for Spirit Airlines. That ended on May 2nd after the airline stopped all operations, laying off some 17-thousand employees. What now for Paul and all those laid-off?…
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With Guests Maggie Hill, Jen Gasperini and Karyn Ferandes
Sunday morning (5-3-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg welcomes the authors of the book "Minnesota Phoenix" to the program. Maggie Hill, Jen Gasperini and Karyn Ferandes were all there from the very beginning of Sun Country Airlines. Is it true the start up airline began at the VFW in Bloomi…
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With Guests Shera Perken Felicio & Alex Redding
Sunday morning (4-26-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with one of this year's Sherm Booen scholarships. Shera Perken Felicio is working on her commercial pilot certifications and is dedicated to acquiring an Associates of Applied Science Commercial Pilot degree. Al will also talk…
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With Guests Kevin Hazzard & Darrin Benton
On this episode of the World of Aviation, AL Malmberg will tell you a story that is so remarkable it's almost unbelievable, but it's true! Joining Al will be Kevin Hazzard, author of the book "No One's coming" and pilot Darrin Benton who actually flew the mission. Join Kevin, Darrin and Al to hear …
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With Guest Paul Peterson
On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will visit with Paul Peterson. Paul was "discovered" by Prince when he was just 17 years old, just in time for the movie Purple Rain. You may know Paul for his relationship with "Minnesota's First Family of Music," but you may not know he's a pilot, as well. He…
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In Honor of James Olsen
On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will welcome a plane load of guests into the studio to honor the memory of James Olsen. James was one of the founding members of Sun Country Airlines, becoming its CEO and Chief Pilot. Among the guests will be his children, Captain Chuck Doyle, Jr. and Marlen…
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With Guest Ken Holley
Sunday morning on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will continue his look at this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Sunday (3-22-26) he'll look at the life of Bob Pond when visits with Ken Holley, Bob's son in law. Bob was a decorated Naval Aviator, entrepreneur and avia…
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With Guest Gene DePalma
On The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will continue his interviews with this year's inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Next up is Gene DePalma who is a Navy veteran and aviation executive. As a pilot, Gene has logged some 10-thousand hours in 33-different aircraft. During a 30-yea…
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With Guest Chuck Doyle, jr.
On The World of Aviation we'll begin our interviews with this year's Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inductees. Chuck Doyle, jr. was raised in an aviation family. Does he even remember a time when he wasn't flying? After retiring from Sun Country Airlines, Chuck continues to fly his restored air…
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With Guest Darrin Smedsmo
The World of Aviation Al Malmberg welcomes back Darrin Smedsmo. In October Darrin was flying from Roseau to Bemidji when his restored Stinson's engine suddenly stopped. Darrin successfully made an emergency landing on a state highway.. He wasn't injured and his plane was undamaged. No one on the…
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