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Wine E Pilots Podcast (WEP Podcast) 🎙 Episode 2: Long Range, Long Stories

Wine E Pilots Podcast (WEP Podcast) 🎙 Episode 2: Long Range, Long Stories

By: Helene “Nena” Quick — Aviation Hospitality Specialist & Travel Advisor
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 “Long Range, Long Stories — From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8” In Episode 2 of the Wine E Pilots Podcast, host Helene “Nena” Quick dives into the long-haul world of aviation luxury, global flight operations, and the unforgettable stories that shape every pilot, scheduler, dispatcher, and FBO professional in #bizav. This episode features: ✈️ STARS Spotlight: The Abu Dhabi EDITION — refined, modern, aviation-friendly luxury 🌆 Luminous Spotlight: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai — elevated comfort in the heart of the skyline 🛫 Aircraft of the Episode: The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 — capability, comfort, and global range 🍷 Wine Spotlight: 2022 “Verses” by Vineyard36 — bold, balanced, legacy in a bottle 🎧 Listener Stories Launch: How to submit your aviation moments for future episodes 🎁 Giveaway Announcement: Gulfstream G800 model — now live through NBAA IOC2026 From long-range operations to long stories from the field, Episode 2 uncorks real aviation life, luxury travel expertise, and community storytelling — all with a touch of Aloha. Where aviation meets a great glass of wine… and maybe a little bit of “whining.” Economics Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Long Range, Long Stories ✈︎ From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8

    Long Range, Long Stories ✈︎ From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8
    Dec 9 2025
    ✈️ Meet the Host — A Fresh Dive for Episode 2 Nena shares the real reason behind WEP: community, connection, and the world aviation pros actually live in — from FBO floors to long-haul rotations. 🌟 STARS Spotlight: The Abu Dhabi EDITION A refined, modern haven for corporate flight crews and VIP travelers. Breakfast for two, upgrades, elite amenities, and privacy that aviation life demands. 🏙️ Luminous Spotlight: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai A towering icon of Dubai luxury — ideal for long-range crew resets, extended pax stays, or world-class dining after a 14-hour duty day. 🛫 Aircraft of the Episode: The BBJ MAX 8 A personal segment as Nena explores the MAX 8’s long-range capability, cabin versatility, and why it symbolizes global reach and aviation lifestyle — with a special announcement… 🎁 Gulfstream G800 Giveaway (Live Through IOC2026!) Listeners can enter to win a G800 scale model in partnership with the NBAA International Operators Conference. 🎙️ New Segment: Listener Aviation Stories Beginning Episode 3, your stories — heartfelt, chaotic, unbelievable, or hilarious — will be featured anonymously or named. Pilots, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants, line service, FBO teams… this segment is for you. 🍷 Wine Spotlight: 2022 “Verses” by Vineyard36 A wine built on legacy, balance, and depth — the perfect companion for aviation pros who live between runways, resorts, and rotations. 🛩️ Hangar Talk & Closing Reflections on aviation, community, resilience, and why WEP exists: to bring real voices together in a space where aviation meets connection. Listen, sip, share — and submit your aviation story for future episodes. With Aloha, Always. ❤️✈️🍷
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    13 mins
  • Wine E Pilots Podcast (WEP Podcast) 🎙 Long Range, Long Stories — From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8

    Wine E Pilots Podcast (WEP Podcast) 🎙 Long Range, Long Stories — From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8
    Dec 9 2025
    Wine E Pilots Podcast (WEP Podcast) 🎙 “Long Range, Long Stories — From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8” Welcome back to the Wine E Pilots Podcast, where aviation meets storytelling, community, and a well-earned glass of wine. Hosted by aviation hospitality specialist and corporate flight crew concierge Helene “Nena” Quick, Episode 2 dives into the long-haul world we know best — the flights, the detours, the luxury stays, and the unforgettable stories that keep our industry moving. In this episode: ✈️ Meet the Host (Episode 2 Fresh Intro) Why WEP exists, how this community came together, and what this podcast is becoming for pilots, schedulers, dispatchers, FBO pros, and flight crews everywhere. 🌟 STARS Spotlight — The Abu Dhabi EDITION A refined, waterfront luxury stay with STARS-exclusive perks tailored for corporate and private aviation travelers. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auheb-the-abu-dhabi-edition/overview/ 🌆 Luminous Spotlight — JW Marriott Marquis Dubai One of the tallest hotels in the world and a favorite for crews repositioning through Dubai. Luminous benefits included. https://mi.bookmarriott.com/travel/property/DXBJW ✈️ Aircraft of the Episode — The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 A long-range icon with personal significance to the host — range, capability, luxury, and what this aircraft represents in the world of BizAv. 🍷 Wine Spotlight — 2022 “Verses” by Vineyard36 A wine rooted in class, depth, and legacy — the perfect pairing for an aviation lifestyle lived between rotations, FBOs, resorts, and layovers. 🎁 Giveaway Announcement — Gulfstream G800 Model The G800 model giveaway is officially live through NBAA IOC2026. https://nbaa.org/events/2026-nbaa-international-operators-conference-ioc2026/ 🛫 NEW: Listener Stories Segment Submit your aviation stories — heartfelt, hilarious, unbelievable, chaotic, or career-defining. WEP readers will hear them in future episodes. Whether you’re flying a BBJ MAX 8 on your next rotation, checking in at the Abu Dhabi EDITION, relaxing in Dubai, sipping a 2022 Verses on your day off, or listening from wherever in the world your journey takes you — this is your seat, your glass, and your community.” Subscribe, share, send your story — and until next time… A Hui Hou. With Aloha, Always, Nena
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    13 mins
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