Episode 22: Interview with COO Brian Darsow

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Episode 22: Interview with COO Brian Darsow

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Mar 5, 2024

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MEC Chair Adam Spurrier and Communcations Chair Derek Lagasse talk recent MEC updates following the January 2024 MEC meeting. Endeavor Air COO Brian Darsow joins us to discuss the current state of Endeavor and our future outlook as of February 2024

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Mar 5, 2024

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Episode 22: Interview with COO Brian Darsow

Episode 22: Interview with COO Brian Darsow

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