Episodes

3d ago

In this week's show: Lufthansa is to sell 2 of its Boeing 747-8s to the US Air Force for Government work; Spaceport Cornwall partners with the National Drone Hub to expand uncrewed systems testing; and United Airlines touches down in Adelaide for the first time this month. In the military segment: We celebrate the last of the British Harrier flights which took place 15 years ago. We have the usual Retro Airline Ad of the Week segment along with an update on our plans for the 600th show in May of next year – spaces are filling up very quickly for this currently! And we'll be announcing the winner of the competition to win the fantastic Irish Air Spectacular 3 book and the 2026 calendar, kindly donated to us by Allan Whyte. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Dec 12

In this week's show: Alaska Airlines secures slots for Heathrow launch; someone experiments whether ChatGPT can land an Airbus A320 after telling it both pilots are missing; and KLM retires its first Boeing 737 aircraft after 25 years of operations. In the military: There are massive new campsite plans for RIAT 2026 near RAF Fairford and a Damaged B-2 stealth bomber returns to frontline duty after a four-year repair from landing gear collapse. We'll have the usual Retro Airline Ad of the Week as well as a reminder of the excellent competition that Allan Whyte has set for you all. Nev will also give us an update on the plans for the 600th show in May of next year. Spaces are running out quickly, so be sure to let us know if you would like to attend. More news on how to do that later in the show.

Dec 7

A whole lot of aviation news from the UK and from around the world to get through tonight. Join the hosts as they discuss the latest industry events and news. Have your say and shape the conversation of the show through our LIVE chatroom. In this week's show its one problem after another for Airbus, Broughton is the place to be for whale hunting & we look at bag tracking & no its nothing to do with apple. In the military its cool to be 101 and still flying and its all drone with the Blackhawks. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Nov 28

In this week's show: A Boeing 737 flies at 37,000 feet with a door handle sticking out; 8 passengers on an SAS flight were taken to hospital after a fire in the cabin (not a lithium-ion battery surely!) and we take a look at the UK's latest Government proposals to finally build a third runway at Heathrow. In the military: Boeing secures a $877m MH-47G helicopter order from the US Special Operations Command; and the New Zealand Air Force signs a contract for 2 A321XLR strategic transport aircraft. We'll have the results of our competition as well as the latest news of our 600th show preparations for May of next year. And of course, no show would be complete without a Retro Airline Ad of the Week video to play you. This week we travel back to the 1980's with good old BA. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Nov 21

In this week's show: The UK and Channel Islands regional operator Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels flights; Jet2 is to offer flights from Gatwick for the first time; and a maintenance error led to the overrun of an American 737 at Dallas/Fort Worth last year. In the military segment: The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff confirms the F-47 next-generation fighter jet will take its first flight in 2028. We'll also give you some more details about our 600th show which is going to take place in May 2026. Spaces are running out quickly so be sure to let us know if you plan on coming. Nev will give us an update later. We are extending the competition for another week with a fantastic prize to give away – Nik will tell you all about that later in the show. And we have another cracking Retro Airline Ad Of The Week segment which will take us all back down memory lane. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Nov 16

In this week's show: British Airways signs a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi; Qantas Airways' 1st Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise takes shape in Toulouse; and the FAA grounds all MD-11 and MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash. It is also easyJet's 30th birthday this week and we'll talk about little about that too. In the military: Airbus Defence has delivered the first A400M tactical transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force and sadly there has been an accident to a Turkish Air Force C-130 which occurred after departure from Azerbaijan. On the lighter side of things, we have a highly amusing caption competition this week, that features Captain Al as the most mentioned person in the comments. I can't imagine why... We'll also give you some more details about our 600th show which is going to take place in May 2026. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Nov 8

Join Carlos, Nev and John for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. In this week's show: 'No more turbulence' as Emirates makes a major change to reduce risk of bumpy flights; Ryanair begin hiring pilots for their 737 MAX-10 deliveries and we'll be discussing the tragic accident of the UPS MD-11 that crashed in Louisville yesterday. In the military: The US Air Force says it needs 1500 more fighters to meet future threats . We'll have the usual retro airline ad of the week segment and we will have more details of our 600th show which is taking place on Friday 22nd May next year. Don't forget 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.

Nov 2

In this week's show: The regional operator Eastern Airways ceases flying as they appoint an administrator; US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in just one day; and Ryanair issues an urgent warning to all passengers over new boarding pass rules from November. In the military: Turkey finalises a deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J tactical transport aircraft; and 'bad fuel" may have caused recent back-to-back Nimitz aircraft crashes. We have the last part of the interview with Alan Munro – this is a really good one we have to say and we think you'll enjoy more of Alan's anecdotes from when he was in the RAF and then into the world of civilian flying. We also have an exciting announcement to make regarding where and when our 600th show is going to be. That's going to be coming up at the end of the show, so stay tuned!

Oct 24

In this week's show: An ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Emirates has a runway excursion at Hong Kong; British Airways Faces $450K Lawsuit From Sabre Over UK Tax Dispute; and a Nottinghamshire man is given access to 50 Ryanair boarding passes in a major booking site data breach. In the military news: The UK MOD seeks industry partners for new drone testing framework; and Eight Su-30s and four Jaguars faced six F-35Bs during a carrier defence scenario as part of the HMS Prince of Wales' participation in Exercise Konkan In the penultimate part of the interview with Alan Munro, Alan talks with Nick about his adventures at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, his exploits during his flying in Germany and some of his challenges whilst he was instructing on the Phantom. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Oct 21

In this week's show: Turkish Airlines may shift their large B737 MAX of 150 aircraft order to Airbus; DHL Airbus A300 suffers tail strike during landing at London Heathrow; and Ryanair a flight lands with 6 minutes of fuel left following a storm and subsequent diversions. In the military: An RAF A400M conducts a historic landing on a remote arctic Island in a NATO mission; and he National Museum of the USAF is Dayton, Ohio is to Display the MiG-25 'Foxbat' aircraft. Also joining us on the show this week is Ian Parrott from Flight Zone 320 (more about Ian in a second) and we have Part 5 of the Alan Munro interview that Captain Nick did for us. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Oct 10

In this week's show: Liverpool's John Lennon airport has new check-in rules gives budget airline passengers 'more time to relax'; KLM introduces their first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands ahead of crew training; and the Airbus A320 flies past the Boeing 737 as most-delivered jetliner in history. In the military: The RAF Reaper flies its final operational mission marking the end of 18 years of service; and Top Gun-style tests see US Air Force pilots train alongside AI-piloted drones. We also have Part 4 of the fascinating interview that Captain Nick took part in with Alan Munro and in this week's episode Alan talks about the tragic accident of a Vulcan that he witnesed at RAF Luqa in Malta in 1975. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Oct 6

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: PLAY airlines is no longer coming out to play, more geared turbo fan problems for an A220 fleet and Lufthansa Group expects to cut 4,000 jobs by the end of the decade, as part of a strategic plan to consolidate operations and increase efficiency. In the military: The Battle of Britain Memorial flight's Dakota ZA947 Returns to RAF Coningsby after major maintenance and the Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept is shown off to the USAF. We'll also have Part 3 of the fantastic in interview with Alan Munro that Captain Nick very kindly conducted for us. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Sep 29

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show some Ryanair passengers enjoy some tarmac time, one airline scrapes its butt on the runway with its newest aircraft, & London Gatwick is about to get a bit bigger ! In the military the UK's P8 gets its first top up in UK airspace & the F-47 is finally going from paper to reality. We have the final wrap-up from the Bray 2025 air display and we also have Part 2 of the fantastic interview with Alan Munro that Captain Nick very kindly did for us. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Sep 20

In this week's show we ask "would you sit on a commercial airliner for 29 hours", the worst airport in the UK is named & no its not London Luton, & our Canadian listeners can now head off to Spain direct to soak up the sun! In the Military the RAF head off to Poland & the B52's arrive at RAF Fairford minus a love shack ! We also have another interview from the Bray Air Display where we spoke with Adi Frost and Ian Brett who are the engineering and flight crew members for the BAC Strikemaster. This was part of the display that took place that afternoon. We are also delighted to bring you the first part of a brand new series on the life and times of Alan Munro. He has just published a book called 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' and Captain Nick and Nev went to interview Alan at his home earlier this week. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Sep 20

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show more passengers try to open aircraft doors, one airline is flying empty aircraft & another airline plants its aircraft just a little to hard into the ground. In the military the RAF may be able to shoot down russian drones, and one lucky 101 year old meets his old aircraft. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Sep 5

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show one airline gets fined for taking a dump, one airline offers you free flights but there is a slight condition, & are we going to see a A360? In the military news this week the USAF go all Italian & the second b-21 will be with us soon. Captain Al chats with Michael Thompson of Skyfly at Oshkosh. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Aug 31

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the Robinson R44 helicopter accident on the Isle of Wight; Korean Air strikes a £37bn deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft; and Qantas is to prevent pilots having beards over safety concerns. In the military: SAAB has received Gripen Type E and F Order for Thailand; and the USAF picks Red 6 Augmented Reality System to train F-16 pilots against virtual enemies. Also in the show this week, Matt and Nev visited Shoreham on the south coast of England on the 10th year anniversary of the air show accident - Matt speaks with Jonathan Warner who was at the roadside on the day that the Hawker Hunter crashed. It's quite a harrowing account. Our intrepid reporter Captain Al brings us another one of his interviews from Oshkosh 2025 and this time we have let him loose to discuss a commercial airliner – the McDonnell Douglas DC-8. In fact the last one that was on the US register. Well, at least it's not grey! Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Aug 31

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have the Airbus vs Boeing race, Qantas gets slapped with a fine and we talk about an A319 Air Canada Rouge incident. In the military, a passenger accidentally ejects from an F-15 and we look back at the life of John Cruickshank, the last recipient of a World War II Victoria Cross. And we have a FANTASTIC interview to play out for you from the Bray Air Display. This week, we interview Aer Lingus Captain Frank Lawless who flies the A330 and also the Chipmunk DHC-1! Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Aug 18

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair drops three French airports in row over tax; British Airways files $293,000 lawsuit against Boston airport over damage to one of its A380s; and Icelandair retains position as Europe's most punctual airline. We have an excellent report from Captain Al from his Oshkosh visit and his newly found appreciation for military aircraft (yes you did hear that correctly!) and we also have the second of our interviews from the Bray airshow where we speak to Andrew Van der Saag, who came all the way from Edinburgh to see the show. We also announce the winner of our competition for guessing the number of photos that Jonathan Warner too at this year's RIAT show. And we'll talk a little bit about when Carlos and I had a go on a full motion A320 simulator last week. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Aug 18

Join us live at 7pm UK time on Wednesday 6th of August for a very special episode of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. If you haven't seen Mr. Beast's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzBi1nwDn8U then check it out before this show. Armando talks to us about his 100 day challenge to win a private jet! We've got coverage from Carlos and Nev's trip across the Irish Sea to see the Bray Airshow and what a show it was! There's also a little bit of aviation news and of course all the banter with you in the chatroom. See you there! Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Aug 5

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Swiss International Airlines reveals their plans for their new Airbus A350 interiors; regulators are investigating the American B737 Max gear problem and fire at Denver; UK travellers are warned as two airlines plan to start charging for hand luggage; and British Airways are planning a new livery for their Boeing 777X aircraft – whenever they get them that is! In the military: The Royal Australian Air Force has completed air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with the United States Air Force at bases at Eglin and Edwards; and we find out that Typhoons have been scrambled more than 20 times to defend NATO airspace in a 4 month period. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jul 27

In this week's show: The EU finally sets a start date for UK travellers' and other third countries entry-exit system; Airbus are looking likely to end production of the A319neo; and pilots are to commence industrial action with KM Malta Airlines – just in time for the holiday season! In the military: The Royal International Air Tattoo sees bumper crowds for its 2025 event; and L3Harris secures Gulfstream G550 electronic attack contract for the Italian air force. We have a brand new quiz for you to have a go at later in the show with an awesome prize. We'll also be hearing from Captain Cruise and Captain Al as they sample some culinary delights in Hamburg when Al visited last week as he collected another A321XLR aircraft from the Airbus factory. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jul 18

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the tragic accident at London Southend Airport involving a Super King B200 aircraft; the low cost carrier Wizz Air is axing their Abu Dhabi venture after struggling with operational and political obstacles; and Boeing is starting to build its first wing for their B777-8 Freighter. In the military: The U.S. Air Force Begins Using Its A-29C Super Tucanos to Train New Test Pilots; and we discuss the B-52s that were escorted by Japanese and South Korean Fighters in a recent trilateral exercise. We also have another interview from Duxford with the crew of a MK 5 Jet Provost, who talked to us about the restoration and operational challenges of this aircraft. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jul 11

Joining Carlos this week are Nev, Captain Al and Armando. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines grounds 5 Aircraft amid Detroit hangar foam incident; Airport liquids rule change risking extra delays and confusion as the 100ml restriction is scrapped at some airports; and Airbus gives the green light to the use of a 'Taxibot' to tow planes to the runway. In the military: RAF Honington near Bury St Edmunds unveils a Tornado at their gate entrance; and the US Air Force adds more aircraft to the RIAT event. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jul 5

In this week's show: London Heathrow reports a profit of 2 billion pounds this year, but this also coincides with the rather unfavourable report into the recent major power outage that was actually warned about 7 years ago; Vietnam Airlines suspends 4 pilots after a taxiway collision in Hanoi; and Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. In the military: The RAF will be receiving a replacement for its ageing Hawk fast jet trainers – with the new aircraft potentially being made in Britain; and the US Air Force Terminates the E-7 Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft Program We'll also go back to the Duxford air display where Nev spoke with Mike Smith of the Duxford Aviation Society about the challenges of maintaining an incredible fleet of aircraft at the site.

Jun 27

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Wizz Air asks passengers to 'pre-select' themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights, British Airways faces a backlash over water bottle removal trial on some US flights, and some good news regarding UK funding to help disadvantaged youngsters become pilots and engineers. In the military: Some Airbus A321 aircraft are to be modified into "Flying Frigate" patrol jets by France and we discuss rumours that Boeing might resume production of the C-17 Globemaster III. Nev's also got a nice interview clip from Pete The Irish Pilot as he speaks with Ady Dolan from NATS at LHR tower. We'll also have the first look at some of the content that we gathered at last week's Duxford Air Show. It was a very busy show as usual and the weather was extremely hot to say the least! Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jun 23

In this week's show: LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 A220 aircraft, Budget airline Jetstar Asia is set to close this summer after over 20 years of operations and The Paris Air Show opened on Monday this week at Le Bourget airfield, with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries. In the military: We look at how the Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Test Integrate AI to Guide Pilots Through Hostile Airspace.

Jun 13

In this week's show: we look at the continuing B787 production delays for American Airlines, a new British Airways policy on the use of social media down route (or anywhere on the line for that matter) and United's decision to temporarily suspend Starlink WiFi on board their aircraft due to reported interference with pilots' communication systems. In the military: The German Air Force is to equip their A400M aircraft with infrared protection systems capability and the story of an RAF pilot's final flight after 45 years in the air. That would actually require quite a lot of fuel and a considerable number of comfort breaks, but hopefully you'll understand what I mean! We'll also be discussing the sad death of prolific author and aviator, Frederick Forsyth who passed away this week aged 86. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jun 2

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show is the pilot shortage really this bad? An A321XLR takes a Wizz & passport damage, have you checked yours lately ??? In the military, RAF Brize Norton's gate guard gets a refresh and looks stunning, plus its drone killing time. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

May 24

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Is Global really all its cracked up to be or did they over use the speed tape? BA get fined and Heathrow gets a new control tower or is it just for birds? In the military its all droney & do we need to call Mulder & Scully for what could be an X-File. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

May 18

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Cathay Pacific apologises for serving alcohol to a 3 year old child on a flight to London – nothing like starting them early! London's Heathrow airport reports April 2025 being their busiest April on record - and more IT woes - not at Heathrow for a change, but this time at Stansted airport – time to upgrade from those 56K modems methinks. In the military: The US Navy has allegedly lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, and Rolls-Royce wins a £563 million RAF Typhoon fighter jet engine contract. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

May 9

In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure! In the military: We discuss the fly-past of the aircraft involved in the VE80 celebrations in the UK and, in a separate story, the accident that occurred with the Biggin Hill based Spitfire in the south east of England. Joining me this week are Matt, Nev and that extraordinary aviator and loyal listener from the emerald isle, Allan Whyte. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

May 3

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair winds passengers up with cheeky message to 'favourite' travellers amid bag measurement fury, a British Airways 787 has a window dimming failure on 14-Hour flight and it's a very happy birthday to the A380 as Airbus celebrates 20 years of service of this amazing aircraft. In the military: It's the last of the V-22 Ospreys & the RAF prepare for a Big show celebrating VE day 80. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Apr 28

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A380s, but only 182 remain in service. In the military: RAF jets intercept a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace, and the USAF F-35 Squadrons at Lakenheath are nearing full operational readiness. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Apr 18

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we look at the somewhat outrageous story that airlines across Europe could be operating flights with just one pilot at the controls by 2030 – yes you did hear that correctly! We talk about further delays to the launch of the Wizz Air A321XLR service and a second instance of cocaine being found on board a British Airways aircraft – all the gear and no idea clearly. In the military, the RAF tells us that the UKs F-35 Lightning force is ready for full operational capability on major international deployment and the USAF F-16s fire live missiles over the UK in Europe's largest combat readiness drill. And of course we have the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the Week – this time, we're going back to the 1980's for some T-tail action! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Apr 13

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. In this week's show: Police escort a Gloucester mum off a Ryanair flight after she is unable to pay for Pringles, British Airways change their boarding rules yet again after a new system rollout and Luton Airport expansion gets the UK Government's go-ahead. We also have some sad news to report about the simulator facility that we used for our 500th show. We'll discuss that at the end of the commercial news segment. In the military: The iconic RAF Red Arrows jets are in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by President Putin in a move slammed as 'outrageous' and we look at how the US Air Force equips their F-16s with AI flight systems. We are also going to show Nev's video of his trip to Brooklands on the Concorde simulator again after we had a couple of technical issues with the playback of it last week.

Apr 6

It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we hear from the world's youngest airline captain, easyJet opens their new base at London Southend airport and we take a look at the largest aircraft to date that has operated into London City airport. In the military, the RAF says farewell to their last 3 Puma helicopters and the USAF requirement fuels Embraer's ambition with the KC-390 Agile Tanker. We'll also hear from Nev about his visit to Brooklands last Friday and his memorable trip on the British Airways Concorde simulator. And this week its a double helping of Retro airline Ads as we head back to 1985 where we set phasers to stun & fast forward to 1992 for a look at world class IFE but is it in HD? Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Mar 28

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, it looks like the Global Airlines A380 is finally going to make its inaugural flight in May, Southwest Airlines prefers to use a taxiway rather than a runway for their departure and United Airlines flight to China is forced to turn around as one of the pilots forgets their passport. In the military, an RAF pilot joins an elite group of aviators by flying an EA-18G Growler from a US aircraft carrier and finally some good news from Boeing as they announce that they have won the USAF sixth generation fighter jet contract. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Mar 21

It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show the original A380 MSN001 is brought back to life, more powerbank woes & we take a listen to a verbal scrap "That's a 'fight' for our US listeners" between a pilot & ATC. In the military one very lucky young lady has the best work experience an AV geek could wish for & it's good news for some old UK war birds. Matt is away in the sunny Isle of Wight this week with mumma smith, Andy is stuck in the Sim although we will let him out for next week's show, but joining me is our resident L1011 Tristar guru Carlos. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Mar 14

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, we have an update on the pilot that crashed the Hawker Hunter at the Shoreham airshow back in 2015, Southwest Airlines says goodbye To Its 'Bags Fly Free' policy and an Air India flight returns to Chicago after a passenger clogs a toilet with clothes and a blanket. Still, saves on loo roll I suppose, albeit a somewhat industrial way of going about things! In the military, we look at an article that claims that insufficient pilot resource is nonsense as all operations have enough aircrew according to the RAF, and US air force B52 bombers fly close to the Russian border for their latest mission out of RAF Fairford. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Mar 7

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines are being compensated handsomely for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues, both Boeing and Airbus Parts are reaching Russia via India (hashtag awkward) and the FAA mandates Boeing 737NG nacelle changes following the deadly 2018 CFM56 failure. In the military it seems that Boeing can't get a break, now that cracks (if you'll pardon the pun) in the KC-46 tankers halt all deliveries. We discuss the on-going issues that the manufacturer has with this aircraft. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 7446 975 214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Feb 28

In this week's show we look at a reduction in the number of some North Atlantic routes, an update on the search for MH370 and Nev talks about his flight to and from hell – Helsinki (HEL) in fact! In the military, we discuss the First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 on this day in history. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Feb 21

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. In this week's show we discuss the incident involving the CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson airport, the case of an airline crew being investigated for opening an emergency exit and posing for photos on the plane's wing, and Airbus are to delay their new freighter as A350F problems linger. In the military, Boeing has officially unveiled the first of the new P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft for the German Navy and we discuss the DARPA Large Hypersonic Bomber Prototype Project. You can get in touch with us all at : Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Feb 14

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we're all united in Spain, Ryanair save some money & what can you find in lost luggage. In the military the RAF are saving money in a strange way & the B52s are back and its not at the love shack . Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Feb 7

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. John Jester joins us to discuss the American Airlines DC crash that happened last week, we take a look at a close call between a C172 and a Ryanair aircraft, an A320 gets a nose job and in the military we take a look at a few documentaries coming to screens near you. Don't forget 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.

Feb 2

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show lightning strikes at BA & no its nothing to do with the workforce, we have not one not two but three top 10's & one VW car driver ends up with an EPIC fine In the military One pilot tries out the new convertible eurofighter typhoon jet & the RAF go on a big excersise minus the sweatbands . Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Jan 26

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show one airline lands its aircraft wherever it wants, we take a look at who has the best Premium Economy & Nolinor goes Lego. In the military Indonesia gets its first A400M & the RAF drop some spare parts off to one lucky field owner in the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Jan 21

Carlos, Nev and Andy take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we take a look at a rather poor taste advert & no its not the retro airline ad of the week, Airlines are warned its not just rogue drones that could hit them & a TUI 737 bows down before an airport gate. In the military its Gas stations in the air aka petrol stations & another spy lands in the UK ! And his names not Bond. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Jan 12

Happy New Year one and all! Hope 2025 is off to a cracking start for you wherever you are joining in from. First live show back today and snow has been playing havoc with some of our presenters but we've got a whole world of news to discuss with you. In this week's show we're talking plane retirements and less rewarding rewards! In the military, Mirage fighter jets land in Ukraine and we do a follow-up on the British and American pilots that were teaching the Chinese Air Force a couple of years ago. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Dec 23, 2024

It's the last live show of the year and we're winding down for the holidays but there's still much news to be covered! Do you like carrying baggage? Well one airline can help with that, we take a look at pilot salaries and one airline kicks up a right stink. In the military its OAP B52s & and drones upseting the grey stuff! Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Dec 15, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter. In this week's show, some news about the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport, the real cost of air rage incidents and Pakistan International Airlines makes a return to Europe. Also we have a fascinating video from our listener John Falk about his love of and family connection with aviation. In the military, Croatia retires Europe's last MiG-21s, the gigantic Philippine Mars takes flight, and US Buffs are flown in Norway. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Nov 28, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter. In this week's show we've got a 76 taking a lie-down, Jet2 expanding, chaos at Gatwick, and Emirates have a lovely new aircraft. In the military news we're going HYPERSONIC! And we have a story about an AI plane controlled by touchscreen. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Nov 24, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we look at another IT meltdown with BA, someone at Qantas has been a right tool, and Ryanair are getting punchy. In the military news we're looking at B-52s (they're as big as a whale) and.... Normally at this point Carlos would be introducing the wonderful Matt Smith, live from the PTUK Master Suite studio, but he's had to go and see a man about a dog, so god help us without him at the controls! Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Nov 17, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! in this week's jam-packed show we have a fire in Sydney, new seats for Qantas, a quieter sonic boom, and regional news about Stansted and Norwich (because it wouldn't be PTUK without a mention of London Norwich!). In the military segment we have some sexy Brazilian Saabs and a super stealth tanker. 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.

Nov 10, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we have MACH 4 aircraft from China, the 321XLR takes to the skies with Iberia, Apple lets you find your lost luggage more easily (because all the best tech comes from Apple), and we look at a bird strike in Canada. In the military news we examine the reason behind fatal Osprey crashes, as well as an expensive soap dispenser on C-17s. 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.

Nov 10, 2024

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! in this week's show we have Stansted updates, some sad aircraft retirements, some good news from Cardiff, and we venture into the brave new world of immersive flight training. In the military news we have a bevvy of lovely aircraft, from a Harrier in North Carolina, a G6000 in Wichita, and Super Tucanos in Florida. 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.

Oct 28, 2024

Episode 524 is back on track! in this week's show we've got stolen goods, a racy video, hurricane hunters, and news about MH370. In the military section we have the US Navy turning to a 70-year old airplane as a replacement for its E-6 aircraft and Northrop Grumman makes a server in the clouds... perhaps it's "THE cloud". Hope to see you in the chatroom very soon. If you would like to hear our interview with the Hurricane Hunter team, please take yourself to Episode 371. 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.

Oct 14, 2024

Welcome to episode 523! In this week's show we have unexploded bombs, engine fires and frequent flyers. In the military news it's all about retiring airframes and aerodynamics. 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.

Oct 6, 2024

Welcome to episode 522! In this week's show we have investigations into 737 rudders, a round-up of London airports, Ryanair is having a big summer blow-out, and we find out how Microsoft's millions are helping restore the AN-225. In the military news we have a story about a new tow-bar for the B-52, and Virgin Atlantic are teaming up with the RAF Museum in London. 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.

Sep 29, 2024

Welcome to episode 521! In this week's show we have more great news for aspiring pilots, more bad news at Boeing – no surprises there then – an exploded vape, and an ear-popping story from America! In the military segment we've got news about the RAF's Wedgetail, and a British firm making drones for Ukraine. 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.

Sep 19, 2024

Welcome to episode 520! In this week's show we have more news on the Heart Aerospace electric aircraft, updates on Heathrow's third runway, a record-breaking pilot, and an airspace infraction over DC. In the military news there's an amazing new livery for the Frecce Tricolori. 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.

Sep 15, 2024

Welcome to episode 519! We've got a packed show! In this week's show its all heavy in first class & no its not the extra Pinot Grigio & its all jaws with one airline but no its not sharklets. Join us in the chatroom to discuss all the latest aviation news 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.

Sep 8, 2024

Welcome to episode 518! We've got a packed show! And it's the first show of the month so a very special shoutout to all the Patreon and PayPal supporters of the show. You really help us keep this show on the air each and every week. Join us in the chatroom so that you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show. In this week's show we have toddler tribulations, Comac deliveries, some BREXIT red tape, and expansion at London City. In the military news we look at 70 years of the Hercules and a drone pilot in hot water. 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.

Aug 30, 2024

Welcome to episode 517! We've got a packed show! In this week's show we've got a pilot who can't land, BA's halo is slipping (sorry Nev!), some new airports, and Qantas calamity! In the military we have a good news story about an aircraft that's been saved, and a UAV at Fairford. Join us in the chatroom so that you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show. 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.

Aug 21, 2024

Welcome to episode 516! We've got a packed show! In this week's show we take a look at an airport that's going document free, and a boeing 727 which is the most expensive to sleep in and all you can eat flying or are we just taking a wizz? In the military it's sad news in France & here in the UK we have great news from Biggin Hill especially if you like the spitfire. 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.

Aug 14, 2024

In this week's episode we have a story about chemtrails....I mean contrails... a heavy lift cargo drone, Ryanair is looking to buy more Airbus – yes you heard that correctly – and I don't know how to say this....but we're going raw-dogging! Stay tuned to find out what the heck that's all about! In the military news we have great news about the return to active service for the BBMF Lancaster, and an interesting story from China about wings with holes (like a Polo?!) 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.

Aug 14, 2024

Welcome to episode 514! We've got a packed show! In this week's episode we have airline food, a new Boeing CEO, electric aircraft in Sweden, and Britain's older pilot! 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.

Aug 1, 2024

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Nik as they go through all this week's aviation news and some tangentially related aviation content! In this week's show we've got Southwest seating, a Boom in Farnborough, more on Heathrow's third runway, and some great news about women pilots. In the military news we have more on F-16s in Ukraine, and Saabs launching satellites! 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.

Jul 29, 2024

Welcome to episode 512! We've got a packed show! Join Carlos and Matt as they go through all this week's aviation news and some tangentially related aviation content! In this week's show we've got eVTOLs, UAVs, an apology from Delta, and Ryanair are cutting fares – hope you were sitting down for that one! In the military news we've got some terrifying AI, a KC-135, and a near-miss for the Blue Angels. 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.

Jul 17, 2024

Welcome to episode 511! We've got a packed show! In this week's show we have some news about the Mriya, some hand grenades in Hawaii, BA suffers a bump on the head, and there's a missed landing at London Norwich! Over in the Grey Stuff we have some massive military memorabilia! All the latest in commercial aviation, military aviation and "Caption This" is back! And Nev brings us content from his recent travels to Sweden. 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.

Jul 14, 2024

Welcome to episode 510! We've got a packed show! All the latest in commercial aviation, military aviation and "Caption This" is back! Two airlines get tough, its fight night on a Ryanair flight & one worker wishes they had not taken a sicky. In the military we look at the longest ever visit to a fuel pump. 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.

Jul 6, 2024

Welcome to episode 509! We've got a packed show! In this week's show we have a couple of 757 stories for Matt, a wayward Ryanair, some not-so-tasty Mint(s), and Eurowings are making hot air. In the military news we have Australian BBJs, and a special Antarctic rescue mission. 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.

Jun 28, 2024

Welcome to PTUK for episode 508! We're excited to be here with you, and we've got another packed show for you this week! In this week's show we've got some Moonlighting (but no Bruce Willis or Cybil Shepherd), a big Boom in North Carolina, a high-altitude Airbus, and a wayward Max. We've got some military news from our great friend (and dearly missed) Armando, with some Air Force One updates and a new Leonardo helicopter. 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.

Jun 22, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we have double-decker seating, a Ryanair redirection, an Atlas anomaly, and things got SCORCHIO in Athens! In the miliary news we have a swanky Saab and a RIAT update. 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.

Jun 14, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we've got a big bang in Toronto, a new water feature in Majorca, a near miss in Mumbai, and a beaten-up Airbus! In our military segment we look at some goings-on at the recent D-Day commemorations in France, and some amazing photos from the recent Cosford Air Show. We have our very last snippet from the Drone Summit this week, plus another retro airline ad, and we'll be drawing our big competition for the fantastic Røde camera mic. Shape the conversation of the show by joining the LIVE chatroom. Thanks to everyone in the community who comes out and participates. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! 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.

Jun 12, 2024

Join us for another evening of aviation fun! Lots of news to get through presented by your favourite podcast hosts 😜 In this week's show BA Finally gets an App refresh, two airlines receive a hefty ole fine & students build there own airplane! John Jester joins us to help guide us through some of the more tricky stories. 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.

Jun 3, 2024

Join us for another evening of aviation fun! Lots of news to get through presented by your favourite podcast hosts. In this week's show Boeing are looking to save a few quid, an A320 goes off roading and we take a look at the ultimate Doggy airline. In the Military its all about the F16 & B2. 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.

May 25, 2024

May 17, 2024

Join us for another evening of aviation fun! Lots of news to get through presented by your favourite podcast hosts 😜 In this week's show we're taking a much needed rest from Boeing news, we have a cargo plane taking a nose dive, Heathrow is breaking records, a passenger gets in hot water, and over in America they're looking to Korea for "doomsday". In the military we have a huge amphibious plane, and the King is handing over his military leadership. 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.

May 10, 2024

Join us for another evening of aviation fun! Lots of news to get through presented by your favourite podcast hosts 😜 In this week's show we have the latest Boeing shenanigans, a returning regular Ryanair round-up, more on GPS jamming, and plenty of Airbus content to keep Andy happy! We have a story about the passing of aviation legend Dirk Rutan and contrary to popular belief (and because Nev's not here this week) we've got a bunch of military goings-on as well! We're a little down on numbers this week; Nev's off somewhere in 1A, Armando's off somewhere at Flight Level four-three-zero, and Carlos has been exiled to Malta! So we're back with the reprobate crew, and first to join us is our newest member of the team, it's Captain Andy! And over on the subs bench, it's Nik 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.

May 4, 2024

It's the 500th Simulator Special! Well here we are! We finally made it. All the crew have been fully type-rated and signed off, paperwork has been checked, we've done our walk-around. Weight and balance checks are complete, all the waypoints are in the FMC, performance calcs verified, the ground run-ups have been done. We're pushing back and getting ourselves ready to line up on runway FIVE ZERO ZERO! Finally, here we are ready for take-off, on our great PTUK milestone. It feels like this has been quite a while coming, and it's a big milestone for us to reach. Our podcast began way back on the 6th of November 2013 and since then the team has changed and grown, and we've been lucky enough become part of a wonderful aviation podcasting community, with friends all across the globe. We've done some amazing things, with highlights such as Wings over Pittsburgh in 2017, the Dubai Airshow in 2019 and not forgetting our 400th get-together at Brooklands. We've met some real aviation celebrities, and taken part in some wonderful events. Our amazing support from you, our fabulous listeners, has allowed us to grown and continue, so it is with great pleasure that I present to you the PTUK team, and welcome you all onboard tonight for our terrific episode 500! 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.

Apr 24, 2024

Join Carlos, Armando and Andy a very special chat with the amazing A320 pilot Raja learning all about her career so far. We also take you back to Dublin for our latest installment from the Drone Show - This week Carlos finds out all about Women and Drones. Don't forget 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.

Apr 23, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we've got more news about BOOM, blended wing airliners, Wizz Air are taking a wizz (kind of), and EasyJet have gone hydrogen-powered (sort of!) We'll be taking a commercial break with another retro airline ad, and we've got a meaty Caption This for everyone to get stuck into. In the military news we have a brilliant story about an RAF veteran that's been reunited with his first plane. Shape the conversation of the show by joining the LIVE chatroom. Thanks to everyone in the community who comes out and participates. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! 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.

Apr 22, 2024

**Reuploaded due to corrupt file** Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we've got a scrapped Dreamliner, a jailed Captain, we look at women in aviation, and hear about a big BOOM in the Mojave desert. Meanwhile, we have a Tale of the Unexpected, and we've got another interview from our trip to the Drone summit in Dublin. And friend of the show Rory On Air is back to talk about flying with the Scottish Air Ambulance. 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.

Apr 22, 2024

**Reupload due to corrupt file** Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. Could the search for MH370 be start up again, one Airbus gets shot at again , and Nev takes a look at probably the most luxurious airliner in the world. In the military Boeing might be making a few quid & the German Navy shoots at something it really shouldn't have Shape the conversation of the show by joining the LIVE chatroom. Thanks to everyone in the community who comes out and participates. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! 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.

Apr 12, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we're playing Boeing Bingo, there's a retiring DC-8, we have a great story about the return of flying boats, and we've had a busy week for mishaps, so we have a round-up of those. Over in the world of the grey stuff we've got news about the Old Buckenham air show, autonomous F-16s (wow!), and some Swiss Tigers! Shape the conversation of the show by joining the LIVE chatroom. Thanks to everyone in the community who comes out and participates. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! 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.

Apr 6, 2024

Join Carlos, Nev, Nik, Andy and Matt for this week's Aviation Rollercoaster. In this week's show we have a packed commercial segment, with a bullet on a plane, a dodgy toilet, some fantastic april fools, and Joe Biden drops a clanger! In the military news, there's a B1 back from the boneyard, a high-speed test aircraft, Greek F-16s, and Armando tells us about Go/No-Go pills. Nev has got a fantastic interview for us all about conquering a fear of flying, and we have another interview to bring you from the drone summit in Dublin. 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.

Mar 24, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. Shape the conversation of the show by joining the LIVE chatroom. Thanks to everyone in the community who comes out and participates. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! 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. In this week's show we have our weekly round-up of the latest mishaps with our favourite North American plane-maker, an airline getting in hot water over an unqualified pilot, the Beluga goes transatlantic, and a discussion about whether you'd fly on a Max. In the military news we have news on the SR-71 replacement, F-35 delays, and a crashed drone in Poland. Our "Caption This" picture has been getting a lot of interest this week, and we hear more from Nev at the Drone Summit in Dublin.

Mar 9, 2024

Catch up with the hosts after a wonderful weekend at the Irish Drone Summit. Could the search for MH370 be start up again, one Airbus gets shot at again , and Nev takes a look at probably the most luxurious airliner in the world. In the military Boeing might be making a few quid & the German Navy shoots at something it really shouldn't have.

Mar 2, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show one American airline is really spoiling its connecting passengers, a low cost carrier is moaning about the lack of MAX's and could flying be as easy as a joystick & two screens? In the military its UAV time & could the RAF be seeking out a Hawk trainer replacement!?

Feb 26, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's episode we talk high flying maggots and one airline offers James Bond style tech for your inflight entertainment. For the military this week, Armando interviews Rich Flagg from UK Airfields, one of our listeners that devotes his spare time to finding, researching, and documenting UK Flying Sites from years past.

Feb 18, 2024

Join our hosts for a look at the aviation news and a good dose of conversation on this week's show. In this week's show we have a private jet villa, we look at Istanbul's FIVE runways, an appearance from President Biden, and at long last we've got another Ryanair story (as they've been a bit quiet of late!) In the military, we all talk about the new AppleTV mini-series Masters of the Air, a helicopter crash, and F-16s in Ukraine.

Feb 11, 2024

Join Matt, Nev, a virtual Armando and Capt. Andy for this week's show. In this week's jam-packed show we've got Kiwi bunk-beds, screaming kids, a robot plane, and an Airbus that's gone rallying! I'm back from my travels, so there might be a minor Nev's Terminal Tantrum later on, and the long-awaited draw for our latest competition. In the military we've got some great shots of the F-117, and an update on the Frecce Tricolore at Oshkosh! 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.

Feb 4, 2024

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and John Jester for this week's show. In this week's show we keep talking about Boeing good and bad news; and we say goodbye to NASAs Ingenuity Martian Helicopter. In the military, the US Air Force brings in a new Chief of Staff (it's highest military position) and we have some warbird updates for the UK this year. Our new timeslot for the Live record is on Wednesdays at 7pm UK time. See you in the chatroom. 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.

Jan 28, 2024

Join Carlos, Nev, Nik and Capt Andy for this week's show. In this week's PACKED show we've got it all! From a tail strike in Toronto, a TUI jet getting very delayed, and a passenger stuck in a toilet....as we do love a bit of toilet humour on PTUK! We'll hear from Armando about an incident in America, and we've got some entries for our book competition. In the military we'll hear about an expensive incident with a torch, and an explosive story about cakes! Our new timeslot for the Live record is on Wednesdays at 7pm UK time. See you in the chatroom. 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.

Jan 21, 2024

Join Carlos, Armando, Nik and A320 Matt for this week's show. In this week's show Ural Airlines gives up on flying its Airbus out of that farmer's field and a British Airways pilot is kidnapped on a layover! In the military, NASA inches closer to developing a commercially viable supersonic transport and there are some battlefield victories in Ukraine. 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.

Jan 14, 2024

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and John Jester for the first live show of 2024. Lots of news to get through and Caption this is back too. Hope you can join us for our first show in our new time slot for the Live record of Wednesdays at 7pm UK time. See you in the chatroom. 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.

Dec 28, 2023

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. It's the Annual Christmas Podcast gathering hosted at PTUK HQ! Here's wishing everyone an incredible festive season! Don't forget 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.

Dec 23, 2023

Join the team plus a guest host....who will it be? The wonderful Dr Steph! In this week's show we have a discussion about drawing Christmas trees in the air, passport expiry dates – what do they actually mean? And a gentleman flies to the US without a ticket, boarding pass or passport! In the military, the USAF is offering a $600K bonus to encourage pilots to stay with the outfit for longer. 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.

Dec 10, 2023

Join the team plus a guest host, Matt from the A320 podcast for this weeks show! In this week's show we have a domestic dispute diversion, Ryanair have been up to their old tricks again, a YouTuber goes to jail, and Matt's dishing out the hand sanitiser for a grubby story. In the military news Boeing leaves the Doomsday race and Poseidon is pulled ashore. 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.

Dec 7, 2023

Joining Carlos this week are Nev, Armando and Nik In this week's show we've got a SAF story, Nev's talking airline points, Amando's giving us the low-down on flying costs, and we've got a helicopter flying on a tablet! For the military, Armando will talk to us about a recent Air Force CV-22 mishap, we've got F-16s in Romania, and some new US Coast Guard Helicopters. So get settled in with the drinks service and snacks, and fasten your seatbelts for episode 482!

Nov 28, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, a Virtual Armando and Captain Andy for this week's packed show! Typhoons, hypersonic taxiing and dog food, all coming up in the commercial news! and in the military, a Poseidon aircraft decides to honour its namesake! 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.

Nov 14, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Cap'n Al for this weeks packed show! In this week's show an A321 has a bad tug, one of the worlds largest airlines cant decide between the Boeing or the Bus & its panda time with one cargo carrier. 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.

Nov 8, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt and super sub Andy for this weeks packed show! Captain Andy and Grant McHerron joined us for an action packed show! 😜 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.

Oct 29, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Nik and Andy for this weeks packed show! In this week's show.... we've got some misbehaving bizjets, a new airline, an Airbus scratching it's bottom, and we look back at Concorde, on the 20th anniversary of its retirement. In the military we've got more tanker news, B21 taxi tests, and a farewell to the Gazelle. 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.

Oct 23, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Nik and Armando for this weeks packed show! In this week's show we've got a story that's really struck gold, a mucky delay, flying hand soap, and (in the style of Fred Flintstone!) WILMA!! We've had an absolute deluge of entries for our "caption this", and in the military we've got fundraising news for a popular Vulcan, as well as some updates from our very own grey-expert Armando. 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.

Oct 19, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Nik and Armando for this weeks packed show! In this week's show we've got a flame-grilled Range Rover, EasyJet have been writing some big cheques, a new premium airline, and SHOCK HORROR, Nev's been demoted to 11A! In the Military we have a great story about a WW2 aircraft catapult! 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.

Oct 10, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Nik and Armando for this weeks packed show! Matt joins Armando live from North Carolina for this week's Aviation frolocking! In this week's show we've got some crinkly cargo planes, x-rayed pets, a family fly-in, and (just for Matt!) some wine-derived aircraft fuel! In the military we've got a solar spy plane, a super Saab, and some inflight refuelling. But before all that, Matt's been enjoying the high-life, with his own personal air-chauffeur! 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.

Oct 2, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this weeks packed show! In this week's show we've got fake....engine parts....news, a flying eye in the sky, more droning on (and not just from Carlos), and a couple having a LOVE MOMENT! We've got an update from Armando about the Reno Air Races, and in the military we have simulator training in Ukraine, more droning on from Nev, and Fortnite comes to the B-52! 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.

Sep 18, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Andy for this weeks packed show! In this week's show, we've got a pungent pooch, a Russian plane-plough, and a delinquent doggy! In the military, we have a fancy biz-jet, a secret fighter, and a disposable drone. Nev also shares with us a recenty fail in seat 1A! 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.

Sep 10, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape) for this weeks packed show! In this week's show, we've got a flying Subway, a Fecal Fiasco, and a Government crackdown on hidden fees. In the military, we've got cardboard drones, and a Russian defector. 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.

Sep 7, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape) for this weeks packed show! A special thanks to all our PayPal and Patreon supporters. And thanks to all of you who listen, watch, comment and contribute, you make the show what it is! In this week's programme there's a surprising twist in the revival of one airline, emotional support animals rears it's head again and we have a conversation about the awful media coverage surrounding the air traffic incident this week. 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.

Aug 28, 2023

Find out if Carlos still has an iPhone and if he's been able to use it! All this and some aviation related content too! 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. In this week's show one 737 takes a licking but keeps on rolling, an A380 has a run in with a drone & even airline CEOs get their hands dirty! In the military Ukraine is finally getting those F-16s they've been asking for and a new blended-wing design gets the go-ahead for development. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Alaska 737 landing gear punctures wing at Santa Ana Airport https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-boeing-737-damaged-rough-landing/ Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet ban specific kind of carry-on bag https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/15/british-airways-easyjet-and-ryanair-have-banned-a-specific-kind-of-bag-19338524/ Monarch Airlines: Exclusive Details About the Relaunch https://airwaysmag.com/monarch-details-about-relaunch/ Dubai International Airport Tops 2019 Passenger Levels In H1 2023 https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/dubai-international-airport-tops-2019-passenger-levels-h1-2023 North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66578171 Reports Suggest Emirates Airbus A380 Hit A Drone Landing In Nice https://simpleflying.com/emirates-airbus-a380-nice-drone-collision-reports/ Armed officers rushed to a Jet2 plane after passenger claimed to have 'explosive device' https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/08/22/armed-officers-rushed-to-a-jet2-plane-after-passenger-claimed-to-have-explosive-device/ Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter works as an 'additional crew member' on flight says 'Sometimes you need to…' https://www.livemint.com/news/lufthansa-airlines-ceo-jens-ritter-works-as-an-additional-crew-member-on-flight-says-sometimes-you-need-to-11692857778902.html American Airlines follows United in taking away a passenger perk https://www.thestreet.com/travel/american-airlines-follows-united-in-taking-away-a-passenger-perk

Aug 20, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and a virtual Armando for this week's episode! 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 Virgin Galactic launches first tourist flight to space https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/10/watch-livestream-virgin-galactic-launches-galactic-02-spaceflight.html Couple 'horrified' at £110 Ryanair check-in fee https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66500479 FAA Launches Probe Into Near Collision Involving Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 & Cessna Citation https://simpleflying.com/faa-near-collision-southwest-airlines-boeing-737-cessna-citation/ FAA Advocates for enhanced safety measures in aircraft seats https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2023/08/Study-Uncovers-Severe-Injuries-from-Standard-Lap-Belts.html Congress may let jet owners like Elon Musk block flight info https://www.axios.com/2023/08/11/private-plane-infromation-musk-congress-faa Mount Etna eruption leads to flight cancellations at Sicily's Catania airport https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/15/mount-etna-eruption-volcano-sicily-catania-airport-closure-volcanic-ash-cloud-flight-cancellations Daher partners with Recreational Aviation Foundation to help maintain backcountry airstrips https://generalaviationnews.com/2023/08/05/daher-partners-with-recreational-aviation-foundation-to-help-maintain-backcountry-airstrips/ Overweight passenger gets stuck in First-Class seat on a British Airways flight https://airlive.net/news/2023/08/13/overweight-passenger-gets-stuck-in-first-class-seat-on-a-british-airways-flight/ Airshare Signs Letter of Intent for Wheels Up Aircraft Management Business https://finance.yahoo.com/news/airshare-signs-letter-intent-wheels-140700920.html MILITARY Military aircraft bring the "boom" during Northern Lightning this month https://www.wbay.com/2023/08/02/military-aircraft-bring-boom-during-northern-lightning-this-month/ National Museum of The USAF Welcomes PT-17 to Its Collection https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/national-museum-of-the-usaf-welcomes-pt-17-to-its-collection.html Two Eject From MiG-23 At Michigan Airshow https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/two-eject-from-mig-23-at-michigan-airshow/ C-130s are getting World War II-style makeovers for next year's D-Day anniversary https://taskandpurpose.com/history/c-130s-world-war-ii-d-day-paint/

Aug 13, 2023

Join Matt and Nev for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. In this week's show, buckle up for takeoff as we soar through Gatwick's runway expansion, London Stansted's record rebound, and $0 airfares down under. We'll also touch down at Bournemouth's growing aviation museum, dodge bears in Dubai's cargo hold, and see what's afoot with Virgin Atlantic's weary pilots. It's a first-class ticket to the latest in aviation, In the military, we're exploring gold standards and grounded F-35s while powering up for the future with the B-21 Raider. Join us for a few features on Avros and Autogyros. We've got a flight plan packed with the quirkiest, most riveting aviation adventures. So strap in and hold onto your in-flight peanuts—it's going to be a turbulent ride! Don't forget 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.

Aug 6, 2023

In this week's show we have some weather chaos stories from extreme heat and some hail; a Delta 757 has to evacuate on the runway and Virgin is set to start flying across the Atlantic on sustainable fuels. In the Military, we have a bit of a European security update the we cross down to South America for some news before ending up in the US where an F-35 was found to have crashed due to wake turbulence. 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.

Jul 30, 2023

Join Carlos, Evan and Armando for a very special Home Flight Simulator episode. Don't forget 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.

Jul 23, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Nik for this week's episode! 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.

Jul 19, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Join Matt, Nev, and Nik for this week's episode! In this week's show, Flying Colanders! … I mean Cars! One airline decides to get into the fashion industry and we celebrate the birthday of one cabin crew member who is soon to be a great-grandmother! In the military massive upgrades for the RAF Typhoons and a first flight for the T-7A. 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 British Airways passenger stabbed with bottle by another passenger on flight from Gatwick to St Lucia https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/british-airways-flight-london-gatwick-passenger-stabbed-attacked-b1092449.html Delta, Southwest ban TikTok on employee devices https://punchng.com/delta-southwest-ban-tiktok-on-employee-devices/ https://simpleflying.com/airlines-are-banning-tiktok-on-employee-devices Alef Aeronautics' Flying Car Design Awarded FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate https://www.flyingmag.com/alef-aeronautics-flying-car-design-awarded-faa-special-airworthiness-approval/ Air Inuit renews fleet with Boeing 737-800s, marking 45 years in operation https://www.airport-technology.com/news/air-inuit-renews-fleet-three-boeing-737-800s/#catfish Japan Airlines Will Rent You Clothes https://onemileatatime.com/news/japan-airlines-rent-clothes/ Airbus unveils sixth and final BelugaXL as it emerges from paint shop https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/airbus-unveils-sixth-and-final-belugaxl-as-it-emerges-from-paint-shop The world's largest airliner has returned to Birmingham Airport https://www.birminghamworld.uk/news/watch-moment-a380-emirates-air-bus-lands-back-at-birmingham-airport-4204241 Woman's leg amputated at Bangkok airport after getting stuck in moving walkway https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/30/womans-leg-amputated-at-bangkok-airport-after-getting-stuck-in-moving-walkway One of UK's oldest flight attendants celebrates 73rd birthday https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/national/23633869.one-uks-oldest-flight-attendants-celebrates-73rd-birthday/ MILITARY RAF Typhoons to get £870m advanced radar upgrade https://www.forces.net/technology/aircraft/new-ps870m-radar-contract-will-make-rafs-typhoon-most-advanced-fighter-world The T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Has Taken Its First Flight https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-t-7a-red-hawk-jet-trainer-has-taken-its-first-flight Explained: The Mechanisms That Help Bombers To Drop Their Payload https://simpleflying.com/how-bombers-work/?utm_source=SF-DL&utm_medium=newsletter

Jul 2, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Nik and a virtual Armando for this week's episode! In this week's show one airliner decides its nose gear is too good to use, one cargo carrier starts to thin out its aircraft starting with the MD-11 (they are an ugly aircraft anyway) & one pilot decides that a license isnt needed to fly his jet In the military the irish go all C295 and the National Museum of the USAF Hosts Air Power History Tour. 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 Private jet captain had no valid pilot certificates when Dassault Falcon crashed https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/private-jet-dassault-falcon-runway-overran-crash?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic Nose Gear Incident https://news.delta.com/no-injuries-reported-after-dl1092-lands-nose-gear https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/delta-flight-atlanta-makes-rare-landing-without-nose-gear-passengers-forced-go-slide/CACXKGV7LZCYPC4JCJZTJ6CG2U/ Amid Softening Demand, FedEx Will Park Or Retire 29 Aircraft Over The Next Year https://simpleflying.com/fedex-plans-to-retire-29-aircraft-in-2024/ Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66016948 Dulles Airport Will Rehab Some Of Its Famous People Movers From the 1960s https://dcist.com/story/23/06/21/va-dulles-airport-people-movers/ DOT IG Finds Planning Lacking To Address ATC Staffing https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-06-27/dot-ig-finds-planning-lacking-address-atc-staffing American Airlines, Southwest Airlines disclose data breaches affecting pilots https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/american-airlines-southwest-airlines-disclose-data-breaches-affecting-pilots/ British Entrepreneur Buys Ex-United Airlines Boeing 737-200 For £5K & Turns It Into Stunning Airbnb https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-boeing-737-200-turned-into-airbnb/?utm_source=SF-DL&utm_medium=newsletter MILITARY Irish Air Corps poised for maritime surveillance renewal as first C295 arrives https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/irish-air-corps-poised-for-maritime-surveillance-renewal-as-first-c295-arrives/153954.article National Museum of the USAF Hosts Air Power History Tour https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/national-museum-of-the-usaf-hosts-air-power-history-tour.html Century Of Aerial Refuelling Celebrated By Tanker Flyovers Across U.S. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/century-of-aerial-refueling-celebrated-by-tanker-flyovers-across-u-s

Jun 28, 2023

Join Matt, Nev, and Armando for this week's episode! In this week's show we pay tribute to famous pilot Jim Tweto, NASA saves the world once again, and it's international lose-a-wheel-week. In the military we have a short Ukraine update And lastly we talk about some listener feedback about the struggles of flight training. 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 Ryanair seeking to recruit for 100 tech jobs https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2023/06/22/ryanair-seeking-to-recruit-for-100-tech-jobs/ NASA's newest X-plane wants to save the planet https://www.vox.com/recode/2023/2/2/23582152/nasa-x-plane-boeing-air-force-sustainable-aircraft Raising Pilots' Retirement Age to 67 Gets Nod in House FAA Bill https://about.bgov.com/news/raising-pilots-retirement-age-to-67-gets-nod-in-house-faa-bill/#:~:text=The%20House%20Transportation%20and%20Infrastructure,to%2067%2C%20up%20from%2065 The Qantas Boeing 717 making an epic journey to its new home https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/qantas-717-redelivery-flight/?fbclid=PAAaYUaP3G1zePIvC9a4Y_yxW2Cj5VrCZtr4hxbDDOc90ukWbvg0jbshPTnOY_aem_th_ATfSkR5VslJheGoHeZ51L7g5nPG6Sj3j__BgwW6xXB62aVNKCby5XrYnUcviBGO87lY Oops: England Football Team's Plane Takes Wrong Turn In Malta & Blocks Runway https://simpleflying.com/england-football-air-horizont-boeing-737-malta/ INCIDENT A Boeing 787 Dreamliner loses its nose landing gear wheel in flight https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/06/20/incident-a-boeing-787-dreamliner-loses-its-nose-landing-gear-wheel-in-flight/ IndiGo: Record aircraft purchase announced at Paris Airshow https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65952879 DIAMOND TURBOPROP TAKES FIRST FLIGHT https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/22/diamond-turboprop-takes-first-flight SMITHSONIAN HOSTS GA FLY-IN https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/22/smithsonian-hosts-ga-fly-in MILITARY Ukraine plans to send "several dozen" combat pilots for training to fly U.S. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-plans-train-several-dozen-combat-pilots-fly-f-16s-military-2023-06-16/ https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3724250-denmark-ready-to-transfer-f16-fighters-to-ukraine-defense-minister.html https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/21/need-speed-f-16-pilot-calls-fighter-jets-sought-ukraine-easy-fly.html KC-135s Pull Off 'Monumental' Air Bridge to Get Scores of Aircraft to Exercise in Europe https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-defender-23-air-bridge/

Jun 21, 2023

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

Jun 12, 2023

Join Matt, Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's episode! In this week's show the Dreamliner develops some more issues, Free onboard wifi is this a good or bad move? & who fancies buying there own private party jet? In the military, the US Air Force is looking for ways to navigate without GPS and the elusive E6 command and control aircraft is getting an upgrade. 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 Air India passengers who were stranded in Russia land in San Francisco https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/06/europe/air-india-russia-diversion-intl/index.html Ryanair cancels 400 flights in Europe due to French air traffic control strikes https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-flights-cancelled-strikes-france-b2352653.html Boeing Discovers New Issue That Affects Near-Term 787 Deliveries https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-issue-affect-deliveries-june-2023/ International air fares likely to keep rising, says aviation group https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jun/06/international-air-fares-rising-aviation-iata-emissions This Dubai Hotel Just Unveiled a Lavish Private Jet for Parties Above the Clouds https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/five-hotel-private-jet-dubai-1234850528/ Singapore Airlines to roll out free Wi-fi for all passengers in rare move https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223057/singapore-airlines-roll-out-free-wi-fi-all-passengers-rare-move A350 'a delight' in the air, says British Airways' director of flying https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/a350-a-delight-in-the-air-says-british-airways-director-of-flying/153356.article Heathrow strikes could affect up to 43,000 flights https://ukaviation.news/heathrow-strikes-could-affect-up-to-43000-flights/ Hell Is Spending Two Months In A Cessna That Never Lands https://jalopnik.com/hell-is-spending-two-months-in-a-cessna-that-never-land-1850512791 MILITARY Air Force Magnetic GPS Navigation https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-magnetic-navigation-gps/ Navy Accepts First Upgraded Nuclear Strategic Communicatin Plane from Northrop Grumman https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/navy-accepts-first-upgraded-nuclear-strategic-communications-plane-from-northrop-grumman/ Osprey Incident at San Diego Airport https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/06/feds-sue-millions-damages-after-osprey-incident-san-diego-airport.html Night Stalker Black Hawks Replacements https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/half-of-night-stalker-black-hawks-little-birds-replaced-with-high-speed-types-by-2030s

Jun 5, 2023

Join Matt, Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's episode! 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.

May 28, 2023

Join Matt, Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's episode! In this week's show we look at the demise of Virgin Orbit, we pay another visit to the Museum of Flight at East Fortune and in the military Armando discusses the EF16 Hornet that crashed in Spain but the pilot was fortunate enough to be able to eject to safety. 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.

May 21, 2023

Join Matt, Armando and the legend that is Captain Jeff for this week's episode! In this week's show we look at a pilot's frankly astounding save at an airshow in Reo Negro, everyone's favourite low cost airline dust off the cheque book with a HUUUGE order and a propeller strap penetrates the cabin of a Link Airways Saab 340B mid-flight. In the military, Armando talks Amphibious Special Ops, B17 worthiness and the Navy Museum at Pensacola. 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 Pilot's miraculous save after hitting the ground while performing stunt just yards from spectators. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12060023/A-wing-prayer-Pilots-miraculous-save-hitting-ground-performing-stunt.html https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/312197 https://twitter.com/OnAviation/status/1655137354921791494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1655137354921791494%7Ctwgr%5E503724adec6f83094601a6482b4099ffc7d5c235%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Faviation-safety.net%2Fwikibase%2F312197 Ryanair orders 300 new Boeing 737 Max 10 jets worth more than €36bn https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2023/05/09/ryanair-orders-300-new-boeing-jets/ Accident: Link SF34 at Canberra on Nov 10th 2022, propeller strap penetrates cabin in flight. https://avherald.com/h?article=500d98be&opt=0 UK's best and worst airports for flight delays revealed - full list https://news.sky.com/story/uks-best-and-worst-airports-for-flight-delays-revealed-full-list-12876150 St Athan based ex BA BOAC liveried Jumbo could be scrapped https://ukaviation.news/st-athan-based-ex-ba-boac-liveried-jumbo-could-be-scrapped/ Man attaches camera to suitcase so he can find out what airport does with luggage. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/suitcase-airport-security-camera-tiktok-b2335855.html https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasmiller719/video/7221512053133937947 MILITARY Buzz Aldrin Named Honorary Brigadier General https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3992144-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-named-honorary-brigadier-general-member-of-space-force/ Are the B17s Flying Days Numbered? https://aviationsourcenews.com/op-ed/are-the-b-17s-flying-days-numbered/ The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, will reopen to the public beginning May 17. https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/04/national-naval-aviation-museum-to-reopen-to-public

May 11, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode. 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.

Apr 29, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Steven Ivey for this week's episode. In this week's show we take a deep dive look at the new BA safety video, Emirates goes all robotic & the queen of the skies returns to the UK. 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 Start-up freight carrier One Air set to become UK's sole operator of 747s https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/start-up-freight-carrier-one-air-set-to-become-uks-sole-operator-of-747s/152976.article https://www.scramble.nl/civil-news/one-air-receives-aoc Wizz Air Launches Flight Subscription Program https://www.rustourismnews.com/2023/04/21/wizz-air-introduces-subscription-for-air-tickets/ https://skift.com/blog/wizz-air-launches-flight-subscription-program/ https://www.travelpulse.com/News/Airlines-Airports/Wizz-Air-Is-Now-Offering-Flight-Subscriptions Emirates Reveals The World's 1st Robotic Check In Assistant https://simpleflying.com/emirates-worlds-1st-check-in-robot/ Airplane Truck Revamp into Tiny Home https://www.insider.com/diy-renovation-tiny-home-pilot-airplane-truck-before-after-photos-2023-4?utm_campaign=insider-sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3i2-man35RCsBIkDYK7LclrqJ6NNfN8h-e2SRCTkGt4yVfr6Y0b3Up1aU#the-sides-of-the-aircraft-catering-truck-are-lined-with-old-snowboards-and-skis-that-pankey-cut-to-fit-around-his-windows-16 Toyota and Joby Aviation deepen their partnership https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/toyota-and-joby-aviation-deepen-their-partnership/153046.article Air India to use pilot-controlled tow tractors for A320 taxiing https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-india-to-use-pilot-controlled-tow-tractors-for-a320-taxiing/152890.article Airline cancels passengers' $10,000 business class tickets sold in error for $300 https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/international/airline-cancels-passengers-10-000-business-class-tickets-sold-in-error-for-300/ EasyJet launches search for 200 new pilots and anyone can apply https://www.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-launches-search-200-new-26790299 British Airways Launches A New Menu On Its Euroflyer Subsidiary https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-new-euroflyer-menu/

Apr 26, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and special guest, RAF Cosford Squadron Leader Chris Wilson for this week's episode. In this week's show we chat to Sqd Ldr Chris Wilson about the upcoming RAF Cosford airshow, and in the commercial news BA releases a new safety video and a fight breaks out between Boeing triple 7 and an Airbus A321. We'll be talking all about the upcoming RAF Cosford Airshow that we'll be attending this week. We also have the latest aviation news too. We're going to be talking about the new BA safety video in next week's show and we'd be interested in your thoughts - You can watch the video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQlX9Bg6Lk 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 Air Malta to be Dissolved and Replaced by New National Airline https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126654-air-malta-to-be-dissolved-by-ye23-reports Air France and Airbus cleared over fatal 2009 Rio-Paris crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65301302 EasyJet celebrates 150th Fearless Flyer course and welcomes 11,000th participant at Gatwick Airport https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/easyjet-celebrates-150th-fearless-flyer-course-and-welcomes-11000th-participant-at-gatwick-airport-as-summer-2023-programmes-come-on-sale-4108471 British Airways' Challenging New Florence Route https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-florence-route/?fbclid=IwAR1VUY1hq7l_Y19aGMHdjDpsprtQa-7Ne7kM7ayHGYM9SnSWSC3xG40gfvY FAA Issues New Guidelines For Space Launch Scheduling https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-issues-new-guidelines-for-space-launch-scheduling/ Cargolux jet damaged after near-miss landing at Findel https://www.luxtimes.lu/en/luxembourg/cargolux-jet-damaged-after-near-miss-landing-at-findel-643d02f5de135b9236e2d410 SIlver Airways faces eviction https://airwaysmag.com/silver-airways-faces-eviction-at-fll/ Eva Air Airbus A321 (B-16227) right wingtip collision http://aeropeep.com/eva-air-airbus-a321-b-16227-right-wingtip-collision/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/17/air-transat-a330-and-emirates-b777-collide-on-ground-in-miami/ FAA PILOT RECORDS DATABASE ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN COMING CERTAIN PART 91 OPERATORS MUST COMPLY https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming

Apr 16, 2023

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show one Ryanair flight gets TYRED of is nose gear, Aircraft vegetables? No but the Dreamliner has leaks, and one US airport converts to a boating lake. In the Military it's all about the F35 & is it time to retire the A-10's? Don't forget 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-schiphol-airport-proposes-ban-private-jets/index.html This is the terrifying moment sparks flew from a Ryanair plane as it landed at Dublin Airport over the weekend. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/watch-terrifying-moment-sparks-fly-from-ryanair-plane/ British Airways to Recruit Pilots for Heathrow Operation https://airwaysmag.com/ba-recruit-pilots-heathrow/ Delta returns London Gatwick to New York-JFK https://news.delta.com/delta-returns-london-gatwick-new-york-jfk Big Lake resident prepares to transport cargo plane via Glenn Highway with plans to renovate into an Airbnb https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/04/big-lake-resident-prepares-transport-cargo-plane-via-glenn-highway/ FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s https://apnews.com/article/boeing-planes-leaking-lavatories-safety-f6c263c54e1b22fb6845fbe82fd6696d How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing and Airbus https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-domestic-airliner-c919-plane-boeing-airbus/ Boeing cargo plane clipped a tree as it took off and was filmed passing mere feet above electrical wires - with pilots slammed for attempting flight despite knowing the aircraft was overweight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11960653/Cargo-plane-clipped-tree-took-filmed-passing-mere-feet-electrical-wires.html Fort Lauderdale Airport closed as region sees more than two feet of rain https://news.sky.com/story/south-florida-floods-fort-lauderdale-airport-closed-as-region-sees-more-than-two-feet-of-rain-12856579 MILITARY The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/03/31/the-us-air-force-sent-f-35s-to-defend-nato-heres-what-it-learned/ Bulgaria Can Transfer Its MiG-29s To Ukraine, But Only If It Receives Western Fighter Jets https://ukranews.com/en/news/926439-bulgaria-can-transfer-its-mig-29s-to-ukraine-but-only-if-it-receives-western-fighter-jets-media USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-next-round-of-deliveries-for-new-a-10-wings/148805.article

Apr 9, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show the Boeing 767 is back on the menu, Ryanair is forced to dig deeper into its wallet and a pilot attempts a remake of the film "snakes on a plane". It's all good news in the military this week as we bring you some opportunities to attend a Bomber Camp, visit the new Amelia Earhart Museum, and the Sywell Aviation Museum opens for the year. Don't forget 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 Boeing is again delivering 767s https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-is-again-delivering-767s/152773.article Ryanair Accepts It Needs To Pay More For The Boeing 737 MAX https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-prepared-pay-more-boeing-737-max/ Cornwall Council says future of Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is not its responsibility https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-says-future-cornwall-8329685 If you would like to sign the petition, this is the link you need : https://www.change.org/p/save-cornwall-aviation-heritage-centre FAA issues final rule AD to prevent potential 737 MAX fuel tank explosions https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-issues-final-rule-ad-to-prevent-potential-737-max-fuel-tank-explosions Heathrow 'operating as normal' as 10-day strike by security staff begins https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/31/heathrow-airport-service-security-staff-strike-easter British Airways to boost Gibraltar flights this summer https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/british-airways-to-boost-gibraltar-flights-this-summer/ American Airlines Flight Attendants Endorse Protection From Abusive Passengers Act https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-flight-attendants-protection-abusive-passengers/?newsletter_popup=1 Cobra Rears Its Head, Pilot Holds His Nerve, and makes a Safe Emergency Landing https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/south-african-pilot-lauded-for-safe-emergency-landing-after-he-finds-cobra-in-cockpit-3924277 Google Flights pilots new program that provides refunds if the airfare price drops after you book https://thepointsguy.com/news/google-flights-price-guarantee/ Jet to return as tourist attraction 40 years after emergency landing on Cork racetrack https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41109265.html MILITARY Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/navy-carrier-based-drones-will-be-able-to-be-controlled-by-the-air-force Sywell Aviation Museum Grand Opening – April 8th, 2023 https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/sywell-aviation-museum-grand-opening-april-8th-2023.html Bomber Camp is Back: World War II Immersion Event Returns this May https://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/bomber-camp-is-back-world-war-ii-immersion-event-returns-this-may.html New Earhart museum set to open April 14 https://generalaviationnews.com/2023/04/05/new-earhart-museum-set-to-open-april-14/

Apr 3, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, a virtual Armando and John Jester for this week's episode. In this week's show one pilot steps in & saves the day, BA are on the hunt for pilots, and a 717 takes a mid air leak. In the military Armando takes a look at Rivets & its F15's to the rescue. Don't forget 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 Gibraltar Airport tunnel opens on Friday https://www.chronicle.gi/airport-tunnel-opens-on-friday/ Pilot from another airline helps land Southwest flight after captain falls ill https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pilot-another-airline-helps-land-southwest-flight-captain-falls-ill-rcna76275?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 Leaks Fuel Soon After Taking Off https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-boeing-717-leaks-fuel/ Nepal suspends two controllers after flights avert midair crash https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/nepal-suspends-two-controllers-after-flights-avert-mid-air-crash Loganair to expand Heathrow operations after leasing slots https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/loganair-to-expand-heathrow-operations-after-leasing-slots/152649.article ALPA: We don't have a pilot shortage https://airwaysmag.com/alpa-no-pilot-shortage/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Cuban migrants fly into Key West airport on motorized hang glider https://abcnews.go.com/US/2-cuban-migrants-flew-hang-glider-key-west/story?id=98123929 https://onemileatatime.com/news/cubans-fly-hang-glider-key-west/ Recruitment Drive: British Airways & BA Euroflyer Seek Direct Entry Airbus A320 Pilots https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-direct-entry-airbus-a320-pilot-recruitment/ Private jumbo jet sold for scrap after just 30 hours in the air https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/private-jet-jumbo-747-sold-scrap-b2285748.html MILITARY U.S. RC-135 Surveillance Jet Has Flown Unprecedented Mission Over Finland https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u-s-rc-135-surveillance-jet-has-flown-unprecedented-mission-over-finland US Deploys F-15 Fighters To Launch Retaliatory Strike In Syria After Iranian Drone Hits US Military Base https://eurasiantimes.com/us-deploys-f-15-fighters-to-launch-retaliatory-strike-in-syria/ Ukraine's air force is now allowing foreigners to sign up as pilots as it pushes for Western fighter jets https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-air-force-allow-foreigners-to-serve-specialists-western-aircraft-2023-3

Mar 26, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev and Nik for this week's episode. In the commercial, we've got coffee causing chaos, chaotic tweets and crazy passengers. In the military this week we talk about A-10s, U-2s, Apaches, MiG-29's, and even a Messerschmitt or two. Don't forget 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.

Mar 19, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's episode. In this week's show one aircraft does a VERY short field landing, another A380 is re-born & one suitcase goes on its very own airport trip without any human interaction In the military we get an update on the ongoing development of the newest Air Force One and the USS Gerald Ford, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, gets under way. Don't forget 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 some of the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Ryanair says Malta air traffic control 'misbehaviour' causes fuel wastage https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/ryanair-chief-says-malta-air-traffic-control-misbehaviour.1019395 First Airbus A380 redelivered to Etihad after pandemic grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/first-airbus-a380-redelivered-to-etihad-after-pandemic-grounding/152440.article Saudi Arabia launches new national airline https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-03-13/saudi-arabia-launches-new-flag-carrier-riyadh-air Skytrax Awards; World's Best Airports https://skytraxratings.com/singapore-changi-airport-is-named-the-worlds-best-airport-2023 Los Angeles startup Universal Hydrogen successfully completes 15-minute test flight https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/03/13/successful-test-flight-of-hydrogen-powered-plane-gives-sustainable-aviation-a-lift Helicopter heist goes awry: Thief crashes stolen chopper at Sacramento Executive Airport https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-helicopter-theft-attempt-crash-sacramento-executive-airport/43327803# US airports now have software to prevent aircraft from landing on taxiways by mistake https://www.engadget.com/us-airports-now-have-software-to-prevent-aircraft-from-landing-on-taxiways-by-mistake-173646341.html Airline Fined $225,000 After Police Had to Free Passengers From Flight in Florida https://jalopnik.com/airline-fined-225-000-after-police-had-to-free-passeng-1850212742 Carbon Cub Pilot Takes STOL to The Extreme With Helipad Landing https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2023/03/14/pilot-makes-heart-stopping-plane-landing-on-burj-al-arab-helipad/ https://www.flyingmag.com/carbon-cub-pilot-takes-stol-to-the-extreme-with-helipad-landing/ 'Crazy' man adds jet engines to biplane in garden shed https://www.richgoodwinairshows.com/g-jpit Run-away Luggage https://www.insider.com/video-runaway-luggage-wind-san-francisco-airport-2023-3 MILITARY Airforce One New Livery Revealed https://simpleflying.com/new-air-force-one-delivery-pushed-back-new-livery-confirmed/ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reveals that the USAF Plans to buy 200 NGAD Fighter Jets and 1,000 Collaborative Combat Aircraft https://theaviationgeekclub.com/secretary-of-the-air-force-frank-kendall-reveals-that-the-usaf-plans-to-buy-200-ngad-fighter-jets-and-1000-collaborative-combat-aircraft/amp/ The US Navy's newest supercarrier is underway with all its available airpower for the first time https://www.businessinsider.com/newest-us-navy-supercarrier-underway-with-all-airpower-first-time-2023-3?amp

Mar 12, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nick Codling for this week's episode. In this week's show we have more unruly behaviour in the skies and Carlos breaks down the REAL costs of learning to fly in the UK. Armando brings us some sad news about the Reno Air Races. In the military, the new AC-130 Gunship unleashes hell on a Korean island and the US Air Force's mobility and transport fleet go incognito! Don't forget 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 some of the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL New budget airline coming soon to Glasgow International Airport https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23369354.new-budget-airline-coming-soon-glasgow-international-airport/ Chaos erupts on airline flight after passenger tries to open door midflight https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2023/03/chaos-erupts-on-airline-flight-after-passenger-tries-to-open-door-midflight.html Airline introduces paper plates in premium class and passengers are absolutely livid https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/asia-middle-east/airline-introduces-paper-plates-premium-29415062 London City Airport is scrapping the 100ml liquids rule in time for the Easter holidays https://www.cntraveller.com/article/london-city-airport-scraps-100ml-liquids-rule Loganair pilot Rachel Gilmour flying flag for female pilots https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23370156.loganair-pilot-rachel-gilmour-flying-flag-female-pilots/ Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-indicates-the-airbus-a380-has-no-long-term-future-at-the-airline How much it really costs to learn to fly aeroplanes https://flyer.co.uk/feature/how-much-does-a-private-pilots-licence-cost/ Best long haul flight essentials, from neck pillows to earplugs https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/gadgets-tech/gadgets-accessories/best-long-haul-flight-essentials-b1065332.html MILITARY AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ac-130-ghostrider-gunship-unleashes-hell-on-south-korean-island Air Mobility Command's Fleet Of Tankers, Cargo Planes Go Incognito https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-mobility-commands-fleet-of-tankers-cargo-planes-go-incognito

Mar 6, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for the 446th installment of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. In this week's show one pilot gives his passengers a free light show, two dreamliners are scrapping, & its all drone drone drone. In the military a C-130 passes gas to a tank and we have an update on one of the F-35 mishaps from last year. Carlos announced that this year we will be attending the following air shows this year : 11th June - RAF Cosford Airshow 9th July - Wings & Wheels Day, Norwich Aviation Museum 14th September – Jersey International Air Display 17th September - Battle of Britain Airshow Duxford Don't forget 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 some of the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Pilots give passengers surprise Northern Lights flights https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/pilots-give-passengers-surprise-northern-lights-flights/ Three flights diverted from Dublin Airport after drone sighting https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2023/0302/1359945-drone-sighting-dublin-airport/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/dublin-airport-transport-minister-ryanair-dublin-belfast-b2293604.html https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2023/03/03/dublin-airport-drone-disruptions-could-have-impact-on-potential-visit-of-us-president-joe-biden-daa/ Man fined for flying drone near World War Two Hurricane aircraft https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-64241328 FAA investigating 'close call' in Boston https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/faa-investigating-close-call-in-boston/ Qantas to hire 8,500 new workers, launch engineering academy https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/qantas-to-hire-8500-new-workers-launch-engineering-academy/152311.article Two Boeing 787 that operated for Norwegian, the first commercially operated Dreamliners to be scrapped https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/03/two-boeing-787-that-operated-for-norwegian-to-be-the-first-dreamliners-to-be-scrapped/ https://airwaysmag.com/two-boeing-787s-to-be-scrapped-for-spare-parts/ https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/a-world-first-two-10-year-old-boeing-787-to-be-dismantled-for-parts Luton Airport Applies for Major Expansion Plan to Double Passenger Capacity https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/luton-airport-expansion-goes-in-for-planning/5121994.article https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/luton-airports-shuttle-train-luton-dart-opens-next-week-60811/ Forget the Jet. The 'World's First Private Helicopter' Is Hitting the Skies Next Year https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/hill-hx50-worlds-first-truly-private-helicopter-1234674205 https://www.hillhelicopters.com/configurator/0 MILITARY C-130 airlifter used to refuel an M1A2 Abrams tank for the first time https://theaviationgeekclub.com/c-130-airlifter-used-to-refuel-an-m1a2-abrams-tank-for-the-first-time/amp/ The Air Force Grounded Hundreds of Jets Because Their Tails May Fall Off https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a43131174/air-force-grounds-kc-135-planes-tail-issue/ P&W starts modifying F135s to address issue prompting F-35 partial grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/pandw-starts-modifying-f135s-to-address-issue-prompting-f-35-partial-grounding/152260.article F-35C Mishap On USS Carl Vinson Caused By Pilot Error After 'Sierra Hotel Break' https://theaviationist.com/2023/02/23/f-35c-mishap-caused-by-pilot-error-after-sierra-hotel-break/

Feb 26, 2023

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev who returns from his world tour of cable management for episode 445. In this week's show things get stingy with BA, and its flying cars in Australia & Emirates builds a A380 out of plastic.... Or do they? In the Military a UH-60 appears and its not in the USA & a B17 takes a trip but not in the air. Don't forget 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 Crewed Flying Race Car Debuts in Australia https://www.flyingmag.com/crewed-flying-race-car-debuts-in-australia/ Severed Cable Forces Lufthansa to Cancel More Than 140 Flights https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/business/lufthansa-it-problem-canceled-flights.html Cabin Crew Search For Scorpion On British Airways Flight From Austin To London https://simpleflying.com/scorpion-british-airways-flight-austin-london/ Aerospace Industry Is Far From a Healthy Recovery https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2023/02/analysis-us-aerospace-industry-is-far.html# https://airlineweekly.com/2023/02/airbus-boeing-production-delays-will-hold-back-airline-growth-in-2023/ United updates its policy on mistake fares, gaming the system https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-mistake-fare-delayed-flight-policy-update/ Qantas Reveals A350's First And Business Suites For Project Sunsrise https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/fleet/new-fleet/project-sunrise.html Last Year Emirates Recycled Plastic & Glass Equivalent To The Weight Of An Airbus A380 https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/emirates-cabin-crew-helps-recycle-500-tonnes-of-plastic-and-glass-in-2022 https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/emirates-glass-and-plastic-recycling-from-flights-equivalent-to-weight-of-a380 Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-64716821 2 flight attendants got married in front of a plane in a wedding full of nods to their love story https://www.insider.com/flight-attendants-wedding-in-front-of-plane-photos-2023-2 MILITARY UH-60 Black Hawk Unexpectedly Appears In Ukrainian Military Service https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/uh-60-black-hawk-unexpectedly-appears-in-ukrainian-military-service The United States announced progress on the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/the-united-states-announced-progress-on-the-transfer-of-fighter-jets-to-ukraine/ 'Sharper Rules' Coming To Tackle Airspace Incursions: Biden Says https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/sharper-rules-coming-to-tackle-airspace-incursions-biden US Navy to acquire more King Airs https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/Textron-Aviation-Special-Missions-Beechcraft-King-Air-260-chosen-as-new-U.S.-Navy-Multi-Engine-Training-System-METS B-17 Begins Truck Trip Northward https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/b17-aluminum-overcast-heading-back-to-oshkosh

Feb 20, 2023

Join Matt, Armando and Andy in the chatroom and help shape the conversation of the show for episode 444. In this week's show one airline breaks records buying from the big boys, we talk near misses at JFK Airport and everyone's favourite airline for a punch-up invests heavily in training. In the military, we take a closer look at what is happening with all these balloons as well as exploring the new roles the new T-7 Red Hawk jet will take on. Don't forget 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 some of the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Both Yeti ATR propellers feathered just after pilot called for flap extension https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/both-yeti-atr-propellers-feathered-just-after-pilot-called-for-flap-extension/152111.article Air India makes record-breaking purchases from Airbus and Boeing https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/14/air-india-makes-record-breaking-purchases-from-airbus-and-boeing NTSB Subpoenas American Crew Involved in Near-Collision at JFK https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-subpoenas-american-crew-involved-in-near-collision-at-jfk/ Virgin Atlantic airline suspends services to Pakistan https://airlinergs.com/virgin-atlantic-airline-suspends-services-to-pakistan/ Leisure airline opens new purpose-built training centre in £8.5m investment https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2110232-leisure-airline-opens-new-purpose-built-training-centre-in-8.5m-investment Airline passenger praised for refusing to give up 'special' seat to couple https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/airline-passenger-praised-refusing-give-26224913 Pilots miraculously walk away unharmed after Boeing 737 crash in Western Australia https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/plane-crash-boeing-737-perth-pilots-b2277298.html FedEx and Southwest jets involved in close call at Austin https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/fedex-and-southwest-jets-involved-in-close-call-at-austin/151934.article Qantas auctions off A330 memorabilia ahead of aircraft conversion https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/qantas-auctions-off-a330-memorabilia-ahead-of-aircraft-conversion/ MILITARY Just what is going on with all these balloons https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-also-has-a-fleet-of-spy-balloons Boeing-Saab Red Hawk Aircraft On Way To Emerge As A Critical Platform For USAF To Battle China's J-20, Russia's Su-57 Fighters https://eurasiantimes.com/boeing-saab-red-hawk-aircraft-on-way-to-emerge-as-a-critical/ UH-60 Black Hawk Falls Out Of The Sky In Alabama https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/uh-60-black-hawk-falls-out-of-the-sky-in-alabama Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Makes Incredible Save After Huge Wave https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/coast-guard-rescue-swimmer-makes-incredible-save-after-huge-wave

Feb 13, 2023

It's another special! And this time Armando is sitting down with Stephen and Jeff to talk all about the fascinating world of corporate and business aviation. We're talking all about the differences between the private aviation sector and commercial or military. Hope you enjoy! Have you had an experience with private/corporate aviation? let us know! Don't forget 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.

Feb 7, 2023

Join Carlos, Armando and Andy for episode 443. In this week's show we say hello & goodbye to the last queen of the skies, BA Staff get a social media ban & a Airbus falls apart & keeps flying. In the military we get a little tech update and there's renewed talk of F-16s going to Ukraine. Don't forget 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 Two Airlines Collapse within days of each other https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/norwegian-airline-flyr-files-bankruptcy-2023-01-31/ https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-02-02/aer-lingus-regional-takes-over-former-flybe-routes Final Boeing 747 departs Everett for its new home https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/final-boeing-747-departs-everett-for-its-new-home/151885.article A CAA Compagnie Africaine Aviation Airbus A320-200 loses parts https://www.avherald.com/h?article=504714d8&opt=0 Airline review: Thai AirAsia X, Airbus A330 premium lie-flat https://www.traveller.com.au/airline-review-thai-airasia-x-airbus-a330-premium-lieflat-business-class-melbourne-to-bangkok-h295bo Cape Air Cessna suffers nose-gear collapse in Chicago https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/cape-air-cessna-suffers-nose-gear-collapse-in-chicago/151828.article Pampered pooches on UK's first private jets for pets airline prepare for take-off https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/pampered-pooches-uks-first-private-29102434 Discussion on the recent change in social media policy at BA https://twitter.com/DaveWallsworth/status/1620901575500894210 https://twitter.com/British_Airways/status/1621131561939898368 The family of five flying around the world in a tiny plane https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/family-of-five-fly-around-the-world/index.html

Jan 29, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando and John for episode 442. In this week's show our friends over at the Blades Aerobatic Team sadly have performed their last show and airlines (on top of a pilot shortage) are now facing an airplane shortage! In the military the latest version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight as well as some... unexplained air craft are spotted? We have a new interview from Nev with Iain Stewart MP, Chair of the Cross Party Transport Select Committee of the UK Parliament. A fabulous interview all about the disruptors of the future of air transport in the UK. If you'd like to contribute to the government survey, you can do so here : https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7200/our-future-transport/ Don't forget 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.

Jan 22, 2023

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando and John for episode 441. In this week's show Ryanair are hiring & not firing, a member of BA crew gets all inflated & we look at the all important unreliable airlines In the military, the US Air Force's newest rescue helicopter has its first operational rescue and we take a look at the restoration of the first Air Force One by a company in Virginia. Don't forget 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 These Are the Most Reliable, and Unreliable, Airlines https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/travel-insurance/features/most-unreliable-airlines/ https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/travel/most-reliable-unreliable-airlines https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/passenger-complaints/ Ryanair are hiring for numerous jobs at Dublin Airport with some top notch* perks https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ryanair-hiring-numerous-jobs-dublin-28981186 https://careers.ryanair.com/ Swansea Airport to launch first passenger flights in 20 years https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swansea-airport-launch-first-passenger-26017627 United Airlines To Return Ice Cream Sundae Cart On All International Flights https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-ice-cream-sundae-cart/ British Airways flight attendant makes £50,000 mistake on first day at work https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-ba-flight-attendant-first-day-b2265007.html https://liveandletsfly.com/british-airways-slide/ British Airways, TUI and easyJet looking for new flight attendants https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/world-news/british-airways-tui-easyjet-holidays-25990903 Delta orders a dozen more Airbus A220s https://www.flightglobal.com/orders-and-deliveries/delta-orders-a-dozen-more-airbus-a220s/151683.article Airbus implements A350 design change amid Qatar Airways feud https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-implements-a350-design-change-amid-qatar-airways-feud-2023-01-19/ DragonFly from Airbus https://www.engadget.com/airbus-dragonfly-autonomous-pilot-assist-171226854.html?fbclid=IwAR2pUnZGJltThyQZRAZiUf9uUNl-LiAb6G5PgqpVlGeQ_C-u98qfWI4GujA https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a350-1000-autonomy-tests-aimed-at-supporting-dual-pilot-cockpit-airbus/151627.article https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-01-12/airbus-tests-autonomous-flight-diversions-taxiway-support Carolinas Aviation Museum Renamed After Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/carolinas-aviation-museum-renamed-after-capt-c-b-sully-sullenberger.html MILITARY HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters were involved in their first real-world casualty evacuation operation in the African area of responsibility. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/hh-60w-jolly-green-ii-combat-rescue-helicopter-makes-first-combat-saves/ Columbine II Restoration – Fall 22/23 Update https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/columbine-ii-restoration-fall-22-23.html Duxford Flying Schedule Announced https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/iwm-duxford-s-flying-season-2023.html

Jan 15, 2023

Airbus Andy will be with us and there's plenty of commercial and military news to get through. In this week's show everything is just Bonza in australia we take a look at BA uniforms in a historical way & Nev takes a look at new bus suites In the military, the Japanese begin work on an island military base that includes a practice aircraft carrier landing strip and the venerable F-117 Nighthawk keeps on keeping on! Don't forget 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.

Jan 10, 2023

Our first live of the new year! Happy New year! Hope it's been a wonderful start to the new year for you all. Lots of commercial and military news to get through so get all strapped in and cold beverage at the ready! In this week's show we take a look at some hot new laptops, one passengers suitcase goes on tour by itself & we go all retro with a look at 1930's BA . In the military, a Chinese fighter jet gets a little TOO close to a US Reconnaissance Plane and the Red Arrows are on their way to getting a new aircraft. Don't forget 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.

Jan 1, 2023

Join Nev, Matt and Armando as they look back at their favourite interviews and segments from last year's shows. Don't forget 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.

Dec 25, 2022

Ho ho ho!!! Merry Christmas! It's time for the annual Christmas Special and this year we have special guests Maineman Micah and Captain Nick. Join us for some festive fun! Have a very Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all a very Happy New Year. Don't forget 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.

Dec 20, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's final live show of 2022! Where have the last 12 months gone?! In this week's show One airline is gearing up to burn off some serious fat & oil (no exercise required), A middle east carrier is getting rather posh & one of the worlds most iconic 747's is being retired. In the military the US Army finally picks the Bell V-280 to replace its fleet of Blackhawks and the US Congress allows the US Air Force to divest of some aging A-10 Warthogs

Dec 11, 2022

Join Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. In the commercial news low cost airlines are recruiting a more mature crew and providing the ultimate crew service experience to care home, one passenger ended up over 2000 miles away from home by boarding the wrong plane and one airline is trialling a new e-tag for your baggage. In the military we honour Johnny Johnson, the last surviving member of the Dambusters and the US Air Force reveals its B-21 Raider next-generation bomber. Don't forget 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.

Dec 7, 2022

In this week's show we talk about pilot incapacitations, single pilot operations, and medical reforms as well as letting everyone know that Elvis' private jet is up for auction (pool our money together???) In the military those Western pilots helping train the Chinese are in a heap of trouble, the Argentinians snub India in favor of the American F-16, and Ukraine is set to receive some second-hand Sea Kings from the UK.

Dec 1, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show we find out what airport has the best Q's, we take a look at some whiskey & a whale beaches itself in the mud. In the military the RAF are cooking with oil and the KC-46 flys on & on & on ..... Don't forget 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.

Nov 20, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Matt and a virtual Armando for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair have a moan about delays, a rogue curtain delays a BA flight and a Airbus A321 has fun with a Tug. In the military, Armando talks about the Warbird mid-air collision in Dallas this past week. We start another interview series with Rick Peacock-Edwards, there's some Vulcan talk and of course we've got the latest with the commercial and the military aviation news. Join us in the chatroom so you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show. Don't forget 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.

Nov 13, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Micah and a virtual Armando for this week's show. We'll be brining you a part 2 from an interview with Stuart Airey, more from the Jersey Airshow and all the latest news in commercial and military aviation. Don't forget 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.

Nov 8, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and a virtual Armando for this week's show. In this week's show, it looks like it's the final curtain call for Doncaster Sheffield airport, a major revision to British Airways Avios points are awarded and some Heathrow airport workers are planning a 3 day strike and the military news, Nigeria places an order for 55 new aircraft of varying types. We'll be bringing you a brand new segment from an interview with Stuart Airey, more from the Jersey Airshow and all the latest news in commercial and military aviation. Don't forget 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.

Nov 2, 2022

Join Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show we feature more overruns than an Airline Pilot Guy show episode, an easyJet A320 has a close encounter with a drone and British Airways returns to its full Club World service. In the military we have quite a few new aircraft entering service and we have an update on last week's story of Western pilots advising the Chinese military. We're excited to share with you our final part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. Don't forget 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.

Oct 26, 2022

Join Nev, Armando, Andy and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show, more changes at ITA Airways in Italy, new union agreements at Ryanair and an A320neo lands with only 200kg of fuel in its tanks. That might mean tea with no biscuits with the Chief Pilot. In the military, an F-35 crashes near Hill Air Force Base in Utah (the pilot is safe), we discuss former UK military pilots training China's Air Force and we have a MILITARY LIST! (Of affordable warbirds) We're excited to share with you our 5th part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. Don't forget 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 ITA Airways Board Of Directors Revokes All Power From Executive President Alfredo Altavilla https://simpleflying.com/ita-airways-board-directors-revokes-power-executive-president-alfredo-altavilla/ Ryanair and Unite sign cabin crew pay agreement https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-and-unite-sign-cabin-crew-pay-agreement-12719381 VivaColombia A20N near Monteria on Oct 17th 2022, landed with just 200kg of fuel remaining https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffdb8d6&opt=0 Delta flight headed to Seoul returns to Detroit due to 'unruly' passenger https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/10/18/delta-flight-seoul-detroit/69571357007/ New BA sectors using the A380 https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-ba-a380-summer-routes-cathay-adds-extra-uk-flights-and-first-class-new-amex-offers-200-off-klm-and-qantas/ Qantas Swaps The A380 For The Boeing 787 On Melbourne Los-Angeles Flights https://simpleflying.com/qantas-swaps-airbus-a380-melbourne-los-angeles/ Jet2.com increases order for the A320neo Family to 98 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-10-jet2com-increases-order-for-the-a320neo-family-to-98 Boeing wins support in push to extend MAX certification timetable https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-wins-support-push-extend-max-certification-timetable-2022-10-20/ TUI Selects Embraer E195-E2 https://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/news/tui-selects-embraer-e195-e2/ UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the simplification and rationalisation of General Aviation pilot licences https://www.caa.co.uk/news/uk-civil-aviation-authority-launches-consultation-on-the-simplification-and-rationalisation-of-general-aviation-pilot-licences/ MILITARY F-35 crashes at Hill Air Force Base; pilot 'made his best effort to avoid any buildings https://www.ksl.com/article/50498830/f-35-crashes-at-hill-air-force-base Bulgaria is looking for F-16s for rent for the coming years https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/10/19/bulgaria-is-looking-for-f-16s-for-rent-for-the-coming-years/ Former United Kingdom military pilots provide training to the People's Liberation Army of China https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/peoples-liberation-army-air-force-china/former-united-kingdom-military-pilots-provide-training/

Oct 16, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair has fun on Twitter, we look at another mid air fight & one rather large aircraft has a wheely bad time on take off. In the military the US Air Force needs YOU to teach new pilots and what DOES happen to retired drone aircraft? We're excited to share with you our 4th part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. It's also lunchtime at the Jersey International Air Show; Carlos and Nev tell us more. Don't forget 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 for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Scottish airline Loganair goes on the market https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-63194336 Ryanair brutally mocks flier whose suitcase arrives at airport damaged https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-brutally-mocks-flier-whose-28217978 British Airways launch new Avios subscription plan where you can purchase Avios for under 1p each https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-avios-subscription/ Turkish Airlines Flight Forced to Make Emergency Diversion After Passenger Unleashes Violent Attack On Cabin Crew https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/10/12/turkish-airlines-flight-forced-to-make-emergency-diversion-after-passenger-unleases-violent-attack-on-cabin-crew/ Ryanair holiday warning for Brits with flights next week https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/20091889/ryanair-flight-warning-check-in/ 9 airlines with premium economy cabins worth splurging on https://www.cntraveller.com/article/airlines-with-premium-economy-cabins-worth-splurging-on Best places at Heathrow Airport to go plane spotting before your flight https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-places-heathrow-airport-go-25240217 Shocking moment Boeing 747 loses a WHEEL moments after takeoff as smoking part hurtles towards runway https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20079337/shocking-moment-boeing-loses-wheel-moments-after-takeoff/ Lufthansa Backtracks On AirTags Ban Following Regulatory Advice https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-backtracks-on-apple-airtag-ban/ Boeing 777 flies low over Golden Gate Bridge for Fleet Week https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/boeing-777-flies-low-over-golden-gate-bridge-for-fleet-week/ MILITARY Air Force Praises new training but struggles to find instructors https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/10/11/air-force-praises-new-pilot-training-but-struggles-to-hire-instructors/ Air Force Acquires Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone For Testing https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-force-acquires-australias-mq-28-ghost-bat-drone-for-testing How Repurposed Global Hawks Will Hugely Accelerate Hypersonic Testing https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/how-repurposed-global-hawks-will-hugely-accelerate-hypersonic-testing Report: Lockheed Skunk Works Darkstar Movie Prop to be At Edwards Air Show https://theaviationist.com/2022/10/07/darkstar-movie-prop-to-be-at-edwards-air-show/

Oct 9, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for a special recorded show this week. Don't forget 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. Nev and Carlos bring us some more of their time at the Jersey International Air Show, Captain Nick continues his discussion with Chris Burwell and Armando shares with us an amazing chat he had with Vicky Benzing at this year's Reno Air Races.

Oct 2, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. Lots of news from around the world and of course the UK. We're excited to share with you our second part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. See you in the chatroom! Don't forget 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 Hurricane Ian Update https://nbaa.org/airacraft-operations/airspace/hurricane/hurricane-ian-2022/hurricane-ian-update-sep-29-2022-2215z/ https://www.flyingmag.com/naples-airport-closed-to-civilian-traffic/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/09/29/tropical-storm-ian-florida-airport-closed-flights-canceled/10449229002/ https://thepointsguy.com/news/ian-hurricane-travel-impacts/ Ryanair CEO: Air Malta Will Never Make A Profit https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ceo-air-malta-no-profit/ https://simpleflying.com/air-malta-dissolution-questions/ Virgin Atlantic updates its gender identity policy https://thepointsguy.com/news/virgin-atlantic-gender-neutral-uniform-policy/ https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/virgin-atlantic-updates-its-gender-identity-policy Skytrax Awards https://traveltomorrow.com/the-worlds-best-airline-for-2022-has-been-announced/ https://www.worldairlineawards.com/award-winners-for-2022/ Eviation Makes Aviation History at Moses Lake https://flyingmag.com/eviation-makes-aviation-history-at-moses-lake/ https://newatlas.com/aircraft/eviation-alice-first-flight/ Injured Aircraft https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4feb73f0&opt=0 https://simpleflying.com/heathrow-ground-collision-korean-air-iceland-air/ https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-a320-lightning-strike-damage/ Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63033676 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63079104 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63089990 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63044304 Aircraft Boarding Music https://onemileatatime.com/guides/airline-boarding-music/ Airbus, Boeing aircraft gone forever from Russia - says Rostec https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/119880-airbus-boeing-aircraft-gone-forever-from-russia-rostec https://simpleflying.com/russia-goodbye-airbus-boeing-goes-alone/ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-russia-aiming-fly-solo-without-airbus-boeing-2022-09-28/ China Airlines Unveils Taiwan's First A321neo "Pikachu Jet CI" https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-unveils-taiwans-first-a321neo-pikachu-jet-ci/ MILITARY Osprey salvaged https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/osprey-salvaged?fbclid=IwAR3VKbQC57_PbhVJ45MTIgpCX-iDZmXYGl3Iwf5yDnWB2VYoje8SUMJ04WA The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Be Unveiled In First Week Of December https://theaviationist.com/2022/09/21/the-new-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-to-be-unveiled-in-first-week-of-december/ Aerospace and defense giant Boeing secured a contract to produce 96 Apache helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces as the company scales up its manufacturing capabilities in Maysa, Arizona. https://chamberbusinessnews.com/2022/09/26/boeing-sells-apache-helicopters-to-poland-expands-operations-in-mesa/ Hurricane Hunter P-3 Launched New Low Flying Drone Into Ian https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/hurricane-hunter-p-3-launched-new-low-flying-drone-into-ian

Sep 29, 2022

We're back this week! Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. We're excited to share with you our first part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. We are also excited to share with you what Carlos and Nev got up to at the Jersey International Air Display! Don't forget 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.

Sep 6, 2022

Join Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape!) for this week's episode. In this week's show: A punch up at Air France, a cracked Dreamliner window and Ryanair reports record passenger numbers in August. Also, we'll be talking about the upcoming interview with Chris Burwell and Carlos and I are off to Jersey next week for their International Air Display. Don't forget 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.

Aug 28, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's show. In this week's show a new runway opens in Ireland, KLM get grinchy & one Boeing 737 decides to lose some weight. In the military, the Italian Armed Forces fly their new helicopter and the A321LR puts on it Gray outfit for a new mission. We chat with Ben as he continues his Journey towards the ultimate dream. In part 2 of the interview that we did with Patrick Elliott and Linda Walker at the Seething fly in at the start of July, the couple took their Long EZ around the world. But in order to ship it to various parts of the world, the aircraft had to be taken apart. Carlos talked to them about the challenges of doing this and the logistics that were involved. Don't forget 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 New €320m runway opens at Dublin Airport with Ryanair flight https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0823/1318439-new-320m-runway-at-dublin-airport-opens-today/ KLM no longer giving pilots free flights to work https://nltimes.nl/2022/08/21/klm-longer-giving-pilots-free-flights-work https://nos.nl/artikel/2440731-klm-piloten-in-het-buitenland-mogen-niet-meer-gratis-naar-werk-vliegen UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-08-18/uk-software-startup-helping-pilots-fly-more-efficiently Alaska Boeing 737-900 engine cowl opens in flight https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fd41a08&opt=0 https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/alaska-airlines-737-returns-to-seattle-airport-after-losing-engine-cowling/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-airlines-flight-emergency-landing-vibration-engine-cover-rcna44344 London to get new airport as Manston is cleared for take-off https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/london-to-get-new-airport-as-manston-cleared-for-take-off/ https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/manston-airport-given-green-light-against-planners-recommendations-22-08-2022/ https://flyer.co.uk/cleared-for-take-off-manston-airport-gets-govt-go-ahead/ Coming to a giant airport screen: Your personal flight information https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/07/25/delta-tech-flight-info-screen/ British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62667543 https://macksolo.com/journey/

Aug 27, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's show. In this week's show American Airlines goes BOOM, one airport worker wishes he hadn't of played Tag & two pilots get some shut eye in during a flight. In the military, the US Air Force grounds it's Osprey fleet for an issue the Marines have known about for years and the Polish Air Force signs a huge deal with an Asian partner for new fighters. Don't forget 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 American Airlines agrees purchase of Boom Supersonic jets https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/08/american-airlines-announces-plans-to-purchase-20-boom-supersonic-aircraft/ Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger cap https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-ups-stansted-flights-over-hopeless-heathrow-passenger-cap-12674439 US regional airline Tailwind to fly floatplanes between New York and DC area https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/us-regional-airline-tailwind-to-fly-floatplanes-between-new-york-and-dc-area/149854.article Qantas to open new crew training center in Sydney https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/qantas-to-open-new-pilot-training-centre-in-sydney/ Thousands of British Airways staff win 13% pay rise after 'tough negotiations' https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/16/ba-strikes-will-your-flight-be-affected-and-what-should-you-do-if-it-is-cancelled https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/aug/15/thousands-of-british-airways-workers-to-get-pay-rise Ethiopian Airlines Incident https://onemileatatime.com/news/ethiopian-airlines-pilots-fall-asleep/ https://samchui.com/2022/08/19/ethiopian-airlines-b737-misses-landing-after-both-pilots-fall-asleep/ Campaign to rescue decaying Dart Herald airliner from field https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-62548195 Zipair's Inflight Meals Made with Cricket Powder https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair Two airport restrooms in the running to take the throne of America's Best Restroom https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-airport-restroom/ https://www.bestrestroom.com/

Aug 17, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Capt. Al for this week's show. In this week's show we have executives throwing bags, food festivals and virtual plane spotting! And in the military, the USAF starts thinking about unloading some of the competitors for the light attack aircraft competition and the Air Force of Mali receives some new(er) aircraft. Don't forget 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 :

Aug 7, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's Show. In this week's show Ryanair sets a new record, one passenger takes a wizz after seeing there phone bill & another passenger eats a VERY expensive McMuffin. And in the Military this week the US Special Operations Command chooses a new armed overwatch platform and a large portion of the world's fighter fleet is grounded. Don't forget 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 Southampton Airport runway expansion will go ahead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-62381000 Ryanair sets new passenger record https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2022/08/03/ryanair-sets-new-passenger-record-after-almost-17-million-flew-with-airline-in-july/ British Airways is about to pause sales of long-haul flights to destinations such as New York as the airline battles disruption at Heathrow. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/08/03/british-airways-cant-rule-ban-long-haul-ticket-sales-heathrow/ What Happens When an Airline Tug Jack-knifes With a Jet in Tow https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-what-happens-when-an-airline-tug-jackknifes-with-a-jet-in-tow Emirates returns to Stansted Airport with daily long-haul service to Dubai https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/business/emirates-dubai-service-returns-to-stansted-airport-as-deman-9267203/ Passenger Fined Over $1,800 Over a Couple of McMuffins in His Luggage https://www.foodandwine.com/news/australian-airline-mcmuffin-fineAirline Finland set to test mobile app that will let passengers travel paper-free https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/03/digital-passports-finland-set-to-test-mobile-app-that-will-let-passengers-travel-paper-fre Three taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes at Cotswold Airport https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2022-08-04/plane-crashes-after-overshooting-the-runway-at-cotswold-airport London City Airport to reach 3 million passenger mark as numbers soar https://www.cityam.com/london-city-airport-to-reach-3-million-passenger-mark-as-numbers-soar/ Wizz Air passengers get '£80 phone bill' after calling £1.45 a minute helpline to try and get a refund https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/gatwick-wizz-air-passengers-80-24652154 MILITARY US Special Operations Command chooses L3Harris' Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch effort https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/08/01/us-special-operations-command-chooses-l3harris-sky-warden-for-armed-overwatch-effort/ Rescuers on the Rio Grande: Coast Guard team saves lives at the border https://www.dvidshub.net/news/426256/rescuers-rio-grande-coast-guard-team-saves-lives-border?fbclid=IwAR1JDl5hXMe59GbC8bkEcfWlaUat9YCFcileuxDpgpioADeL64H7Lomu9fM&fs=e&s=cl The Air Force is grounding the majority of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet today, due to a faulty component inside its ejection seat that could prevent the pilot from being able to safely egress from the aircraft during an emergency, Breaking Defense has learned. https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/air-force-grounds-almost-300-training-planes-as-ejection-seat-safety-concerns-spread/article_8d2f85d8-bcae-5a65-b0e5-6089460ba56b.html https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/air-force-grounding-f-35s-over-ejection-seat-concerns/

Jul 27, 2022

Join Matt, Nev, Captain Andy and Captain Jeff for this week's Show. Don't forget 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.

Jul 18, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's Show. In this week's show one airline carries its own ground handlers, one passenger takes a carry on so as to not lose her luggage and loses her luggage & we take a look at Farnborough International Airshow 2022. In the military, Slovakia's entire fleet of MiG-29s is gifted to Ukraine, and Bell unveils its nearly-complete mock-up of the new 360 Invictus next-generation helicopter. Don't forget 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 Heathrow Tells airlines to stop selling summer flights! https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-statement-on-operations-at-london-heathrow https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62163254 https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/07/14/emirates-refuses-heathrows-demands-to-cut-passenger-numbers-and-launches-stinging-attack-on-airport/ Introducing Virgin Atlantic's Airbus A330neo https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantics-a330neo-facts/ https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/the-best-flying-experience-ever-introducing-virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo-cabin/ Icelandair Carries O(w)n Baggage Handlers on Amsterdam Flights https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-amsterdam-flights-carry-baggage-handlers/ https://www.businessinsider.com/icelandair-flying-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-help-load-unload-luggage-2022-7 https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/icelandair-are-sending-their-own-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-to-reduce-disruption/ Alaska Airlines celebrated its 90th anniversary by giving its employees 90,000 miles each to travel the globe https://news.alaskaair.com/care/alaska-airlines-90000-miles-employee-appreciation/ https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-employees-miles/ https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31562-alaska-airlines-90-years-90000-miles-employees Farnborough https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31556-boeing-to-showcase-737-max-and-777x-aircraft-farnborough https://airlinergs.com/boeing-to-showcase-newest-jets-at-farnborough-airshow/ https://twitter.com/i/status/1547208240097796097 Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-07-08/airbus-helicopters-delivers-7000th-ecureuil https://www.airbus.com/en/asset-preview/13406 10 ways to pass the time if your flight is delayed! https://www.traveloffpath.com/flight-delayed-here-are-10-ways-to-pass-the-time/ AAIB report on ZeroAvia crash in test flight over Cranfield https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-62086128 https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-piper-pa-46-350p-modified-g-hyza https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62a20c39d3bf7f037097be7b/Piper_PA-46-350P__Modified__G-HYZA_08-22.pdf Air Canada Baggage woes https://www.businessinsider.com/air-canada-lost-luggage-travel-chaos-cancelled-flights-airlines-aiports-2022-7?r=US&IR=T Biden admin says 66 too old for commercial pilots, as president nears 80 https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-admin-old-commercial-pilots-ages-president-80 96-Year-Old Celebrates 80 Years Working At American Airlines https://onemileatatime.com/news/oldest-american-airlines-employee/ MILITARY Entire Slovak MiG-29 fleet gifted to Ukraine https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/07/09/entire-slovak-mig-29-fleet-gifted-to-ukraine-bulgarian-su-25s-in-parts/ How A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Was Blown Off An Aircraft Carrier https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/how-a-u-s-navy-f-a-18-super-hornet-was-blown-off-an-aircraft-carrier/ Nearly Complete Invictus Armed Scout Helicopter Looks Wicked In New Photos https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/nearly-complete-invictus-armed-scout-helicopter-looks-wicked-in-new-photos First Laser Weapon For A Fighter Delivered To The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-laser-weapon-for-a-fighter-delivered-to-the-air-force

Jul 11, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando (on tape) for a big pile of aviation fun. In this week's episode the UK's legacy carrier announces more cancellations up to the end of October and Nev's original lift home requires a little assistance on arrival at Copenhagen! Armando is flying this week but instead of military news, he brings us an interview with Kevin Meyers from PilotEdge, a popular Air Traffic Control add-on to your favourite flight simulator. Don't forget 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 Scandinavian Airline SAS Files For Bankruptcy In U.S. https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/07/05/air-travel-summer-pilot-strikes-labor-unrest/?sh=ae5be416c4de British Airways to cut a further 10,300 flights until end of October https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-to-cut-a-further-10-300-flights-until-end-of-october-12647016 The worse UK airports for cancellations right now https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/worse-uk-airports-cancellations-june-2022/ Airbus A380 'flew 14 hours' with hole in side https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-a380-flew-14-hours-with-hole-in-side/index.html London City Airport launches consultation on expanding flight hours https://ukaviation.news/london-city-aiport-launches-consultation-on-expanding-flight-hours/ AAIB: 100 years of investigating accidents https://ukaviation.news/aaib-100-years-of-investigating-accidents/ 86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bette-nash-recognized-worlds-longest-serving-flight-attendant-american-airlines Spanish fighter plane intercepts easyJet flight after false bomb threat https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/04/spanish-fighter-plane-grounds-easyjet-flight-after-false-bomb-threat A British Airways aircraft from London suffered an incident at Copenhagen Airport. https://www.airlive.net/incident-foam-was-used-by-fire-fighters-on-a-british-airways-a320-at-copenhagen-airport/

Jul 5, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. In this weeks show one airline is brushing the dust off its A380, one airline loses some luggage and its not Nev's this time & its bunk bed fun for one lucky airline. In the military the US Air Force pushes for more Gulfstream-based Electronic Warfare aircraft, Lockheed Skunkworks walks about Top Gun, and Armando gives us a rundown of why 4th generation fighters are more relevant than ever. Don't forget 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 Lufthansa is reactivating the Airbus A380 https://www.aerotelegraph.com/lufthansa-stellt-airbus-a380-wieder-nach-muenchen https://simpleflying.com/lufthansas-airbus-a380-return-munich/ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lufthansa-return-flying-a380-2022-06-27/ UK Government unveils 22 point plan to tackle Aviation Disruption https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/UK-government-releases-plan-to-address-aviation-disruption https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption https://news.sky.com/story/several-flights-cancelled-from-heathrow-due-to-high-passenger-numbers-12642926 Airline loses entire Welsh college rugby team's luggage on South Africa tour https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/airline-loses-entire-welsh-college-24363918 https://twitter.com/Nigelrefowens/status/1542203199737790465 Embraer Partners With Toyota To Increase Production Efficiency https://industry-update.com/embraer-works-with-toyota-to-increase-production-efficiency/69869/ https://simpleflying.com/embraer-toyota-efficiency-partnership/ https://airlinergs.com/embraer-establishes-an-agreement-with-toyota/ The Pilot Club Launches Online Flight School https://fselite.net/content/the-pilot-club-launches-online-flight-school/ https://www.thepilotclub.org/ Dorset aviation firm falls into administration https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/dorset-aviation-firm-collapse-aim-7274553 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ministers-urged-to-intervene-in-chinese-deal-for-aerospace-supplier-aim-altitude-hk5plcp3k https://www.thegazette.co.uk/insolvency/content/100359 London Heathrow Airport Told To Cut Fees By Regulators https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31434-uk-caa-heathrow-charges https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/uks-civil-aviation-authority-tells-heathrow-to-reduce-passenger-charges/ https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/298283/london-heathrow-ceo-hits-back-at-uk-caas-charges-proposal/ ITA A330 Takes Off After Colliding With Air France 777 At JFK https://onemileatatime.com/news/ita-a330-takes-off-colliding-air-france-777/ Air New Zealand To Introduce Bunk Beds From 2024 https://www.gatechecked.com/air-new-zealand-bunk-beds-6486?utm_source=flightaware.com&utm_medium=social Airline captain writes note to tooth fairy for girl who lost tooth on plane https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/airline-captain-writes-note-tooth-fairy-girl-lost/story?id=85954500 MILITARY Congress Pushes For More Air Force EC-37 Electronic Warfare Jets https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/congress-pushes-for-more-air-force-ec-37-electronic-warfare-jets Lockheed Martin lifts lid on Top Gun's Darkstar hypersonic jet concept https://newatlas.com/aircraft/lockheed-martin-top-gun-darkstar-hypersonic-jet-concept/

Jun 27, 2022

Join Carlos and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show we find out why the A350-1000 is tiny, one spanish airline goes BIG & one driver tries to escape some parking fines. In the Military this week Armando brings us all the latest news from across the globe. Don't forget 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 A350-1000 'too small' to top Airbus range: Emirates chief https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/a350-1000-too-small-to-top-airbus-range-emirates-chief/149067.article https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-06-21/airbus-ceo-doubts-prospects-future-very-large-aircraft https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-20/airbus-seeks-qatar-resolution-air-india-jet-order-iata-update#xj4y7vzkg Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary helps out at Dublin Airport security checkpoint https://www.independent.ie/news/pictured-ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-helps-out-at-dublin-airport-security-checkpoint-41770892.html https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-seen-27285879 https://inews.co.uk/news/ryanair-boss-flight-delays-cancellations-summer-airport-1697655 Landmark changes allow UK pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV to work unrestricted https://simpleflying.com/uk-caa-reveals-landmark-updates-for-pilots-atc-staff-living-with-hiv/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/caa-landmark-changes-hiv-pilots-air-traffic-controllers/ https://www.caa.co.uk/aeromedical-examiners/medical-standards/pilots/conditions/infectious-disease/infectious-diseases-guidance-material-gm/ Spanish airline reserves 10 Airlander airships from Bedford-based firm https://www.flyingmag.com/spanish-airline-group-reserves-orders-for-10-massive-airships/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-61811535 https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/06/spanish-airline-reserves-airlander-10-blimps-for-2026-passenger-service/ https://airwaysmag.com/air-nostrum-airlander-airships/ Ryanair swoops in with 'rescue flights' for passengers after cancellations by other airlines https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ryanair-rescue-flights-travel-chaos-2022/ https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-launches-rescue-flights-following-uk-cancellations/ https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/ryanair-strikes-planned-walkout-dates-24272227 https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flights-cancelled-easyjet-heathrow-gatwick-b2104898.html BUILD AN AIRPLANE IN ONE WEEK AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/aircraft-propulsion/airventure-attendees-select-final-design-build-plane-project https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/march/31/build-an-airplane-in-one-week-at-eaa-airventure https://www.aviationpros.com/tools-equipment/paints/paints-coatings/press-release/21270198/sherwinwilliams-aerospace-coatings-sherwinwilliams-and-scheme-designers-provide-design-expertise-and-aerospace-coatings-to-help-build-a-plane-in-seven-days-at-eaa-airventure-2022 Passenger Jet Catches Fire in Miami After Landing Gear Collapse https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-21/officials-plane-fire-at-miami-airport-3-minor-injuries#xj4y7vzkg https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/l5203#2c570c01 https://samchui.com/2022/06/22/red-air-md-82-crash-landed-at-miami-airport/#.YrMm33ZBy3A Catering and services innovations showcased at WTCE 2022 https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/industry-news/catering-and-services-innovations-to-be-showcased-at-wtce-2022.html https://www.worldtravelcateringexpo.com/en-gb.html https://www.topsfoods.com/inflight Near-miss at Beccles airfield left student pilots 'shaken' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-61760969 https://www.airproxboard.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/Standard_content/Airprox_report_files/2021/Airprox%20Report%202021218.pdf China Updates Five-year General Aviation Plan https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-06-22/china-updates-five-year-general-aviation-plan http://www.ecns.cn/business/2022-06-14/detail-ihaziuqy8685856.shtml http://www.gaac.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fs1-ga.pdf Driver attempts to avoid parking charge https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/crime/stansted-airport-car-stuck-avoiding-parking-fees-9096944 MILITARY https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article/3063524/air-force-selects-future-aircrew-helmet/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us-may-let-tajikistan-hold-fleeing-afghan-aircraft-2022-06-20/ https://defence-blog.com/russian-pilots-still-use-non-military-navigation-equipment/ https://www.airforcemag.com/house-moves-to-upgrade-not-retire-oldest-f-22s/

Jun 22, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Peter for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. n this week's show Airbus shows off its longest yet pressurised tube, big pay raises at American's regional carriers, and Irish Business Aviation gets a huge boost with a new oversight agency. In the military, the US Navy and Marine [Core] take an operations pause after a series of mishaps; the new German F-35s are headed to Buechel Air Base, and Sweden is set to get some second-hand C-130 J's. Don't forget 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.

Jun 12, 2022

Unfortunately we couldn't get the stars to align this week so Armando has come to the rescue with a 'shorter than usual' mini military special. Here are the links to the stories Armando mentioned this week : MILITARY https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2022/06/09/5-marines-dead-in-california-osprey-crash/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/3055988/new-air-national-guard-exercise-tests-agility-in-michigan/ https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/details-surface-on-china-s-dangerous-interception-of-raaf-p-8a https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/flying-proms-symphonic-air-show-returns-to-the-military-aviation-museum.html

Jun 7, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Andy for this week's show. In this week's show we take a look at the Platinum Jubes aircraft one airline buys some new stock & its chaos in the Uks airports again In the Military, Japan partners with BAe Systems over Lockheed Martin, The US Air Force's next generation fighter takes a step in the next direction (as seen in Top Gun Maverick), and a Marine pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for his expert landing of an injured C-130 in a farmer's field. Don't forget 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 What It Takes To Co-Ordinate A Platinum Jubilee Flypast https://simpleflying.com/buckingham-palace-flyover-coordination/ https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press22/platinumjubileeflypast2022.htm Airport Disruption and Chaos https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/dublin-schiphol-manchester-who-s-to-blame-for-europe-s-airport-chaos-and-what-are-your-rig https://inews.co.uk/news/flights-cancelled-where-most-uk-airports-worst-disrupted-travel-chaos-1665047 https://www.ft.com/content/5c8142ed-5a72-4de8-bf89-a6d6323a8b4f Norwegian Air Shuttle recommits to acquire 50 Boeing 737 MAX by 2028 https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31148-norwegian-air-shuttle-to-add-at-least-50-boeing-737-max-8s Nepal to Tighten Aviation Regulations in Wake of Deadly Crash https://avherald.com/h?article=4f9842eb&opt=0 https://www.aeroinside.com/17007/tara-dhc6-near-jomsom-on-may-29th-2022-aircraft-found-collided-with-mountain https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/nepal-to-tighten-aviation-laws-in-wake-of-deadly-crash/ https://www.flightradar24.com/2022-05-29/04:13/12x/9NAET/2c093470 Virgin Atlantic relaxes tattoo policy for employees https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/virgin-atlantic-relaxes-tattoo-policy-for-employees https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/31/virgin-atlantic-allows-cabin-crew-to-display-tattoos ITA Pilot Fired After Allegedly Sleeping During Long-Haul Flight https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2022/05/28/news/i_piloti_di_ita_airways_si_addormentano_in_volo_paura_nei_cieli_della_francia-351382699/ https://www.traveller.com.au/ita-airlines-italy-pilot-sacked-after-allegedly-falling-asleep-while-flying-from-new-york-to-rome-h243my https://airwaysmag.com/pilots-flew-a330-asleep/ CAE Puts VR To Work in Pilot Training https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-06-01/cae-puts-vr-work-pilot-training Joby receives FAA nod to start air taxi services commercially https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/joby-receives-faa-nod-start-air-taxi-services-commercially-2022-05-26/ EASA Progresses on Civil Supersonic Jet Regulations https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-05-31/easa-progresses-civil-supersonic-jet-regulations https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/notices-of-proposed-amendment/npa-2022-04 Regent Craft To Design 100-Seat Seagliders in Partnership with Hawaiian Airlines https://www.flyingmag.com/regent-craft-to-design-100-seat-seagliders-in-partnership-with-hawaiian-airlines/ Foooooooodddddddddd https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/06/swiss-offers-new-inflight-meal-pre-order-option-for-business-class-travellers-on-long-haul-flights/ 103 Year Old Swedish Woman Sets Record for World's Oldest Parachuter! https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/05/30/103-year-old-swedish-woman-sets-record-for-world-s-oldest-parachuter MILITARY Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/japan-may-co-develop-future-fighter-f-x-with-uk/ The Air Force's next-gen fighter has moved into a critical new phase https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/06/01/the-air-forces-next-gen-fighter-has-moved-into-a-critical-new-phase/ India Cuts Back World's Largest Fighter Jet Procurement Programme By Half https://www.businessworld.in/article/India-cuts-back-world-s-largest-fighter-jet-procurement-programme-by-half-/30-05-2022-430673/ Pilot Who Landed KC-130J In A Farmer's Field After Midair Collision With F-35 Receives Distinguished Flying Cross https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/30/pilot-who-landed-kc-130j-in-a-farmers-field-after-midair-collision-with-f-35-receives-distinguished-flying-cross/ Liked 'Top Gun: Maverick'? Get Ready for 'Devotion', a new film showcasing Korean Air War Heroism https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/27/devotion-movie/

May 30, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev, and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show Easyjet has to hit CTL ALT DEL 3 times, one crew member has a few bevies on board and is one airline turning to Lego aircraft . In the military this week grey aircraft fly around and make noise, and Top Gun is finally released & Carlos loved it! Don't forget 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 KLM suspends Amsterdam flight sales amid staff shortages at Schiphol Airport https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/travel/klm-suspends-flights-amsterdam-schiphol-b2089011.html EasyJet flights cancelled after software failure https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-61601249 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/26/it-glitch-creates-turmoil-for-easyjet-passengers-across-europe https://www.digit.fyi/easyjet-it-issues-cause-airline-to-cancel-hundreds-of-flights/ Indian Low-Cost Carrier SpiceJet Experiences Disruption due to Ransomware Attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spicejet-airline-passengers-stranded-after-ransomware-attack/ https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/vmware-airline-targeted-as-ransomware-chaos-reigns https://www.securityweek.com/hundreds-stranded-after-ransomware-attack-indian-airline https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/e/new-linux-based-ransomware-cheerscrypt-targets-exsi-devices.html Bombardier launches ultra-long-range Global 8000 with supersonic test campaign https://www.flightglobal.com/ebace-2022/bombardier-launches-ultra-long-range-global-8000-with-supersonic-test-campaign/148756.article https://avgeekery.com/global-8000-goes-supersonic-in-testing/ Plane written off after hard landing at Exeter Airport https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-61521046 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627ce6e5d3bf7f05216d7e04/Boeing_737-4Q8_G-JMCY_07-22.pdf Lauda Crew Member Arrested and Sacked After he was "filmed downing alcohol on flight" https://onemileatatime.com/news/flight-attendant-drinks-arrested-fired/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18652659/ryanair-steward-arrested-drinks-trolley/ https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/notes/division/4/7 Boeing safety chief warns against new cockpit alert system for 737 Max 10 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/boeing-safety-chief-warns-against-new-cockpit-alert-system-for-737-max-10/148790.article Icelandair Celebrates 10 Years Of Billund Flights With LEGO Boeing 737 MAX https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-10-years-billund-flights-lego-boeing-737/ Airbus Commits To Construction Of New Helicopter Headquarters At London Oxford Airport https://simpleflying.com/airbus-new-helicopter-hq-london-oxford-airport/ Passenger Loses Shoe After Plane Floor Opens Up: 'New Fear Unlocked' https://www.newsweek.com/passenger-loses-shoe-plane-floor-opens-1710285 KLM Cargo starts the process to replace its Boeing 747-400Fs https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/05/klm-cargo-starts-the-process-to-replace-its-boeing-747-400fs/ IndiGo Pilot Welcomes Wife On-Board With A Surprise Announcement https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indigo-pilot-wins-hearts-with-public-announcement-for-wife-who-was-on-the-same-flight-3011550

May 24, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. Don't forget 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. We've had some major technical problems this week but we'll upload the show notes as soon as we can.

May 15, 2022

Join Armando and Matt along with Micah, Rob Mark, Captain Jeff and Mila for this week's show. Don't forget 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. We mentioned at the top of the show the sad passing of Glen Towler. This is the PayPal link we mentioned for the Memorial Brick and Plaque the community would like to have installed at Oshkosh. The collection closes on 12th June 2022 : https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8JJlku4tx6 Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 'My pilot is incoherent… I have no idea how to fly a plane' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10804051/Passenger-small-plane-guided-air-traffic-control-land-safely-pilot-falls-unconscious.html Vueling becomes the first airline to sell flights in the metaverse https://www.traveldailymedia.com/vueling-becomes-the-first-airline-to-sell-flights-in-the-metaverse/ Woman slapped with £100 airport fine for pulling car over during panic attack https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-slapped-100-airport-fine-26932433 BA has serious resourcing issues which are leading to the daily cancellation of many domestic and European flights https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-flight-cancellations-compensation-b2075837.html Tibet Airlines A319 suffered massive damage in runway excursion https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/tibet-airlines-a319-suffered-massive-damage-in-runway-excursion/148620.article Republic Seeks 1500-Hour Rule Exemption https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/republic-seeks-1500-hour-rule-exemption/ Mandatory wearing of face masks in airports and on European flights 'no longer recommended' https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-mandatory-wearing-of-face-mask-in-airports-and-european-flights-no-longer-recommended-12610457 MILITARY First Public UFO Hearing In Over 50 Years To Be Held By Congress Next Week https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-ufo-hearing-in-over-50-years-to-be-held-by-congress-next-week KC-46 Crew Flies Air Mobility Command's Longest Flight Ever https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/kc-46-crew-flies-air-mobility-commands-longest-flight-ever

May 9, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev along with Aine & Drew from Doors2Manual for this week's show. Don't forget 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. Doors2Manual : https://www.doors2manual.org/

May 3, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's show. In today's programme we learn the triple seven X is delayed for another year, a low cost flyer has the trip of a lifetime and there's good news for one American carrier's cabin crew. In the Military the Marine corps declare their heavy lift helicopter operational and Boeing Unveils First T-7A Red Hawk Training Jet For The Air Force. Don't forget 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 : Boeing delays 777X another year and writes off $1.2B as future costs pile up https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-writes-off-1-2b-and-delays-777x-another-year-adding-1-5b-more-in-future-costs/ Ryanair passenger has trip of a lifetime after winning €100,000 on flight to Portugal https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/ryanair-passenger-trip-lifetime-after-26785006 https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/lucky-ryanair-customer-scoops-e100000-in-win-a-million-game/ FAA Investigating Failed Red Bull Airplane Swap https://www.flyingmag.com/faa-investigating-failed-red-bull-airplane-swap/ https://www.aviationweekly.org/news/ntsb-and-faa-investigating-failed-red-bull-plane-swap-attempt Airbus Allowed to Cancel Qatar Airways Order in Legal Row https://www.ft.com/content/91883252-2902-46ee-abc2-86644a4c46da https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-judge-dismisses-qatar-claim-over-a321neo-jet-contract-2022-04-26/ https://onemileatatime.com/news/qatar-airways-loses-airbus-a321neo-legal-battle/ Back to Ryanair and UK passports including the Portugal thing https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-man-year-left-passport-7002330?_ga=2.225098078.555740417.1651241096-578701221.1648825302 https://simpleflying.com/uk-tourists-visiting-portugal-will-receive-airport-security-privilege/ Delta Launching Boarding Pay for Flight Attendants https://pointsmilesandmartinis.boardingarea.com/2022/04/delta-boarding-pay-flight-attendants/ The lost airlines and travel agents that used to take Brits on holiday https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/nostalgia/lost-airlines-travel-agents-used-23787537 Starlink To Debut on First Major Airline https://www.flyingmag.com/starlink-to-debut-on-first-major-airline/ https://thepointsguy.com/news/hawaiian-airlines-starlink-wi-fi/ Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of MAX Fallout https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-04-27/gulfstream-g700-caught-crosshairs-max-fallout https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/first-gulfstream-g700-delivery-could-be-six-months-late/148420.article A new start after 60: 'I trained to be a flight attendant – it's the only way I could explore the world' https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/apr/25/a-new-start-after-60-i-trained-to-be-a-flight-attendant-its-the-only-way-i-could-explore-the-world Air Baltic and American Airlines making pilot training more accessible https://simpleflying.com/how-airbaltic-is-making-it-easier-for-people-to-train-as-pilots/ https://airbaltictraining.com/courses/integrated-airline-transport-pilot-course-atpl-a/ http://www.aacadetacademy.com/CadetAcademy/program_costs/1 Skydivers Honored For Record-Breaking Formation https://www.flyingmag.com/women-skydivers-honored-for-record-breaking-formation/ MILITARY Marine Corps declares its heavy-lift helicopter operational https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2022/04/25/marine-corps-declares-its-heavy-lift-helicopter-operational/ FAA admits fault in Capitol aircraft incident https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/22/faa-admits-fault-in-capitol-aircraft-incident-00027311 Boeing Unveils First T-7A Red Hawk Training Jet For The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/boeing-unveils-first-t-7a-red-hawk-training-jet-for-the-air-force SpaceX shut down a Russian electromagnetic warfare attack in Ukraine last month — and the Pentagon is taking notes https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/04/20/spacex-shut-down-a-russian-electromagnetic-warfare-attack-in-ukraine-last-month-and-the-pentagon-is-taking-notes/

Apr 24, 2022

Join Matt, Armando, Andy and Nick for this week's show. In this week's show there is some worrying reports coming out of Warsaw airport, our favourite low cost airline signs a sustainable fuel deal in Amsterdam and it looks like batteries and hydrogen are to become a reality under a new group of aviation experts. In the military two unique telemetry aircraft fly against a Russian missile launch and the women airforce service pilots celebrate their 80th anniversary. Don't forget 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 Warsaw Airport Closed Due To Threats Against Aircraft https://simpleflying.com/warsaw-airport-closed-due-to-threats-against-aircraft/ https://youtu.be/CYQdakMGb3I Ryanair signs sustainable fuel deal to cut climate-heating emissions from its Amsterdam flights https://news.sky.com/story/climate-change-ryanair-signs-sustainable-fuel-deal-to-cut-climate-heating-emissions-from-its-amsterdam-flights-12594396 Planes running on batteries and hydrogen to become a reality under new group of aviation experts https://www.gov.uk/government/news/planes-running-on-batteries-and-hydrogen-to-become-a-reality-under-new-group-of-aviation-experts Air Scare In The Capital Was Caused By The Golden Knights Parachute Team https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/capitol-air-scare-caused-by-army-parachute-team-reports Direct Manchester to Toronto service set to resume https://ukaviation.news/direct-manchester-to-toronto-service-set-to-resume/ It Has Now Been A Week Since Services Resumed At The UK's Northernmost Mainland Airport https://simpleflying.com/one-week-in-services-resume-uk-northernmost-mainland-airport/ Emirates will keep flying to Russia unless its owner stops it https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61140802 EasyJet passengers suffer 11-hour nightmare after flight returns straight to UK https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/easyjet-passengers-suffer-11-hour-26750500 Airbus completes wind tunnel tests of Albatross-inspired wing https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/wind-tunnels/airbus-completes-wind-tunnel-tests-of-albatross-inspired-wing.html Airport staff vetting rules relaxed to ease travel chaos https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/04/16/airport-staff-vetting-rules-relaxed-ease-travel-chaos/ QANTAS CREW SLEEP ACROSS SEATS IN FRONT OF PASSENGERS https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/04/exclusive-qantas-crew-sleep-across-seats-in-front-of-passengers/ MILITARY RC-135 Jets Flew Unprecedented Mission To Spy On Russia's New ICBM https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/rc-135-jets-flew-unprecedented-russian-icbm-test-spy-mission V-247 Tiltrotor Drone Downsized For Strike Role Aboard Navy Ships https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/v-247-tiltrotor-drone-downsized-to-maritime-strike-for-navy-warships WASP 80th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration and Family Reunion https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/wasp-80th-anniversary-homecoming-celebration-and-family-reunion.html

Apr 18, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nev for this week's show. In this week's show we hear about an airline that will give its staff $1000 for not bunking off work, some Jetblue passengers wanna get off a plane after the bumps, & Ryanair get into a right old pickle with a passengers wheelchair. In the military, there are some changes afoot in the contract adversary aircraft world and the RAF goes green for its pilot training! And the RAF give out a contract for support. Don't forget 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 An International JetBlue Flight Diverted From JFK To Newark And Passengers Weren't Happy https://simpleflying.com/jfk-newark-jetblue-international-flight-diversion/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10709257/JetBlue-passengers-plead-crew-aborted-landings.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/terrified-passengers-scream-beg-plane-26696617 Disabled man kicked off Ryanair flight as 'wheelchair could ruin plane' https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/disabled-man-kicked-ryanair-flight-23640367 Heathrow Airport passenger numbers highest since pandemic began https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-61041920 Virgin Australia F100 enroute on Dec 27th 2021, cabin and flight crew unwell in flight, possibly hypoxia https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f2beb3b&opt=0 US Flight Passenger Who Was Duct-Taped To Her Seat Faces Record Fine (follow up from story 5 episode 376) https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/woman-on-us-flight-who-spit-at-headbutted-crew-faces-record-81-950-fine-2887078 Pilots of 777s and 787s warned over pitch-guidance mode slip before take-off https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/pilots-of-777s-and-787s-warned-over-pitch-guidance-mode-slip-before-take-off/148258.article Virgin Atlantic Invites You To See The World Differently With New Ad Campaign https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/see-the-world-differently-with-virgin-atlantic https://onemileatatime.com/news/virgin-atlantic-ad/ https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-see-the-world-differently-ad-campaign/ UPS Receives Delivery of Its Last New Boeing 747 https://www.flyingmag.com/ups-receives-delivery-of-its-last-new-boeing-747/ JetBlue Floats $1,000 Bonus For Flight Attendants Not To Call In Sick https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-floats-1000-bonus-for-flight-attendants-not-to-call-in-sick/ You'll Soon Be Able to Order Flights Through the Uber App https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/424089 https://simpleflying.com/uber-selling-flights/ UK Charter Booking Platform Focuses on Empty Legs https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-04-14/uk-charter-booking-platform-focuses-empty-legs The Flying Doctor! How a Norfolk GP built his own Red Baron Fokker triplane https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/30618-norfolk-doctor-red-baron-fokker-triplane MILITARY Draken Will Provide Red Air Services To The Royal Air Force https://theaviationist.com/2022/04/12/draken-will-provide-red-air-to-raf/ UK military training provider Affinity trials zero-emission Velis Electro https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/uk-military-training-provider-affinity-trials-zero-emission-velis-electro/148261.article Divers recover Navy plane that crashed off Virginia coast https://www.register-herald.com/region/divers-recover-navy-plane-that-crashed-off-virginia-coast/article_cae24f5b-9b74-5e03-bf72-bf44d81b8560.html Epic task of restoring WW2 Lancaster to flight https://www.forces.net/heritage/history/epic-task-restoring-ww2-lancaster-flight

Apr 10, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this weeks show. In this week's show we check out a DHL 757 that had a slight issue when landing, we take a look at a pile of suitcases at Manchester airport & its toilet roll time with southwest airlines. In the military two South Korean trainer aircraft collide and we look at Ukraine; specifically the past training between US F-15s and the Ukranian Air Force. Don't forget 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 DHL BOEING 757 CRASH LANDED IN SAN JOSE https://samchui.com/2022/04/07/dhl-bo... Couple accidentally board wrong Ryanair plane and end up 800 miles away from home https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li... BA is selling flights at 'CONCORDE prices' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti... https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/... PILES OF DITCHED SUITCASES AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT AFTER TRAVEL CHAOS https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/... Hong Kong Falls 'Off the Map' as Aviation Hub Amid Travel Curbs https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl... What were they thinking? This airline will soon paint bright stripes all over its planes https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/condo... Budget airline launches cheap flights to Florida from just £149.99 – perfect for Disney hols https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/18171... FedEx will start testing a 1,900-pound drone for hauling packages https://www.popsci.com/technology/fed... FAA Says Tighter Airline Cabins Still Don't Pose Evacuation Risk https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airl... https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-N... airBaltic Receives Approval To Carry 149 Passengers On Its Airbus A220-300s https://simpleflying.com/airbaltic-14... The Learjet Era Ends With a Final Delivery https://www.flyingmag.com/the-learjet... Southwest Airlines Calms Delayed Passengers With "Toilet Paper Race" https://simpleflying.com/southwest-ai... https://twitter.com/MarcCohenNY/statu... MILITARY Two South Korean air force planes collided mid-air https://www.npr.org/2022/04/01/109019... Ukrainian Pilots Reveal How U.S. F-15 Jets Helped Kiev Fight The Superior Russian Su-35 Fighter https://defenceaviationpost.com/ukrai... F-15 Eagle Driver On What It Is Like Flying Against Ukraine's Fighter Pilots https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone... US special ops command receives A-29C Super Tucano aircraft https://defence-blog.com/us-special-o... Airmen are using Velcro to fix the emergency doors https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-f...

Apr 4, 2022

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this weeks' show. In this week's programme we learn one passenger hacked an airline's website to find their missing suitcase, we have a roundup of the aviation April Fool offerings and we read the shocking story of a pilot who lied about their flying experience. In the military, the Air Force's latest budget proposal indicates some changes afoot, a US Navy Hawkeye goes down off the coast of Virginia; and some military assets are repositioned to Mainland Europe after a Norwegian military exercise. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL LATAM Airbus A320 Lands with Nose Gear Rotated by 90 Degrees https://samchui.com/2022/03/30/latam-... BA flights disrupted and cancelled at Heathrow after IT failure https://www.ft.com/content/214a8a55-9... Southern Airways Express Acquires Air Choice One https://airlinegeeks.com/2022/03/28/b... De Havilland to develop updated water bomber called DHC-515 Firefighter https://www.flightglobal.com/airframe... British Airways pilot jailed for lying about his flying experience on CV to get job https://news.sky.com/story/british-ai... Man jumps fence at Midway Airport, climbs onto aircraft https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/b... https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/b... Woman crashed through airport gate, drove on runway https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/03/31... Woman crashed through airport gate, drove on runway https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/03/31... 10-inch knife found in baby car seat at Logan Airport https://www.boston.com/news/local-new... Half a century of aviation advancements – the UK Civil Aviation Authority celebrates 50 years https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/caa-u... These Airlines' Boarding Passes Offer Travel Perks Even After You Land https://www.cntraveler.com/story/thes... AeroGuard Flight Training Center Provides Clear Path to SkyWest Airlines and 4 Major Airlines Southwest Airlines Now an Option for Eligible SkyWest Captains https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re... IndiGo: Man says he hacked airline website to find lost luggage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-i... MILITARY Air Force plans to cut its F-22 fleet, but that won't derail move to Langley AFB https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_... Air Force proposes to cut military jobs, aircraft in 2023 https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/yo... Navy Plane Crashes Along Virginia's Eastern Shore, Killing One Crew Member https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/us... The U.S. Repositions Ten USMC F/A-18 'Legacy' Hornets To Eastern Europe Amid Ukrainian Crisis, also, 200 Marines moved from Norway to Lithuania https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/30... Presidential aircraft performs shocking stunt on approach at Buenos Aires airport https://en.mercopress.com/2022/03/30/...

Mar 29, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt from the A320 Podcast for this week's episode. In this week's show we discuss the china eastern crash, Flybe announce there new routes & its chaos with baggage & BA. In the military, Armando talks about the MV-22 Osprey crash in Norway and the US Marines try to fit as many F-35s as they can onto a ship.

Mar 22, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show BA pilots suffer from neck ache, one airport ditches its NO liquids rule, & one airlines passengers are unable to get off their plane........ Are they still on board, find out later. In the military, we look at a couple mishaps in Italy and Taiwan, a Russian Su-25 takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin', and the US Marines hold a massive exercise on the US west coast.

Mar 13, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show one low cost airline gets its sizes wrong, Delta gets classy in first class & one passenger gets to sit on the flight deck "In flight" In the military we have a couple emergency landings in the USAF, we watch an RAF Chinook deliver a large radar on top of Gibraltar, and we think the SU-57 may have been deployed on its first combat deployment in Ukraine. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Flybe 2.0 starts cabin crew recruitment ahead of possible May launch https://ukaviation.news/flybe-2-0-starts-cabin-crew-recruitment-ahead-of-possible-may-launch/ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RJHCReQoDESEAK0E81gCvb5248MyoaRJmDT8P3051eZUNFdRMlBNMlU3SDBCSkNVOVIxUkszVU1WOSQlQCN0PWcu https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?f_C=23151%2C2730623&geoId=92000000&keywords=flybe&location=Worldwide&position=1&pageNum=0 Ryanair International Women's Day posts slammed as campaigners point out 68% gender pay gap https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/travel/ryanair-international-women-s-day-posts-slammed-as-campaigners-point-out-68-gender-pay-gap/ar-AAULW9B?li=AAJsPCA https://twitter.com/PayGapApp/status/1500891839355838485?s=20&t=W6emO1y18bskMe5MSlQvcg https://gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/Employer/rrAcOspy/2020 https://investor.ryanair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ryanair-Gender-Pay-Gap-Report-2020.pdf Stansted Airport to open 'Instagrammable' cafe in huge £12 million Departure Lounge makeover https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/jet2-tui-easyjet-ryanair-ba-6769798 Airline offers up to $187K in bonuses over five years for pilots as it opens new crew base https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/03/airline-offers-up-to-187k-in-bonuses-over-five-years-for-pilots-as-it-opens-new-crew-base.html Police recruiting fixed-wing pilots for air support roles https://ukaviation.news/police-recruiting-fixed-wing-pilots-for-air-support-roles/ https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-3/xf-4227bdba33a0/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/3272-XP220-Line-Pilot-Fixed-Wing-External/en-GB Easyjet criticised for using incorrect bag sizers in French airports https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Easyjet-criticised-for-using-incorrect-bag-sizers-in-French-airports Delta's snazzy new first-class recliners that are raising the bar https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-new-first-class-seat-tour/?fbclid=IwAR2nGlelfId-P9dApsSzQwCKyDS5lLUvka9WXHDcNnG-JH7yF0re7NO2T24 SkyWest battles pilot shortage by shifting dozens of nonstop flights into 1-stop https://thepointsguy.com/news/skywest-eas-consolidation/#:~:text=TPG%20App-,SkyWest%20battles%20pilot%20shortage%20by%20shifting,nonstop%20flights%20into%201%2Dstops&text=The%20nation's%20largest%20operator%20of,because%20of%20the%20pilot%20shortage UK Starts impounding Russian aircraft https://ukaviation.news/uk-starts-impounding-russian-aircraft/ https://www.airguide.info/boeing-suspends-russian-titanium-from-russia-as-airbus-keeps-buying/ Report: Pilot fought to save helicopter before deadly crash https://apnews.com/article/transportation-national-transportation-safety-board-31da6055111fb3256a3448b3e5ba58ab Woman Gets To Sit In Cockpit With Pilots After Finding Out She's The Only Passenger On The Flight https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/jugaad/only-passenger-in-flight-gets-to-sit-in-cockpit-564062.html MILITARY Two F-15 jets from RAF Lakenheath make emergency landings https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-60646877 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=691740461852658 RAF Chinook Helicopter Airlifts Massive New Radar Onto The Top Of Gibraltar Rock https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/07/raf-chinook-load-lift/ 1st Combat Deployment! Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets Spotted Over Northern Ukraine Before Crucial Peace Talks https://eurasiantimes.com/1st-combat-deployment-russian-su-57-stealth-fighter-jets-spotted-over-northern-ukraine-before-crucial-peace-talks/ RAF F-35B Lightnings Have Started Patrolling NATO Airspace Over Poland and Romania https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/06/raf-f-35b-lightnings-nato-patrols/

Mar 6, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show we take a look at the aviation news from the Ukraine, British Airways has a meltdown & its not of old aircraft & we look at crufts 2022 but in an aviation way . In the military we look at the situation in Ukraine, pay respect to Colonel "Grey Wolf" Oksanchenko, and we get confirmation that the world's heaviest airplane has indeed been destroyed. It was so good to see so many people at the 400th show representing listeners and the podcast community, it was truly incredible and we take a moment or two to reminisce on a stunning weekend. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Ukraine / Russia conflict stories https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/united-airlines-to-continue-to-fly-over.html https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-suspends-parts-maintenance-russian-airlines-its-aviation-sector-isolated-2022-03-02/ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-jal-ana-cancel-all-flights-europe-thursday-2022-03-03/ https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/russian-air-space-closure-means.html https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/russian-aviation-industry-isolated-as.html https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/alaskas-anchorage-prepares-for-extra.html https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/irish-aircraft-leasing-firms-to-sever-agreements-with-russian-airlines-1.4817878 Jet2 becomes first airline to scrap face masks on flights https://thepointsguy.com/news/jet2-airline-scrap-face-masks-on-flights-covid/ British Airways is quizzed by regulator over biggest IT meltdown in years that saw it cancel hundreds of flights at last minute leaving furious holidaymakers stranded abroad https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10563815/British-Airways-grilled-Civil-Aviation-Authority-fiasco-leaves-Heathrow-passengers-stranded.html Tradewind Aviation Orders 20 PC-12 NGX Turboprops https://www.flyingmag.com/tradewind-aviation-orders-20-pc-12-ngx-turboprops/ Drunk pilot removed from cockpit of JetBlue flight to Florida https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/03/jetblue-pilot-drunk-flight-alcohol-florida Crufts 2022 Birmingham Airport rules for dog owners travelling to NEC show https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/crufts-2022-birmingham-airport-rules-23250347 SOUTHEND AIRPORT: WIZZ AIR DITCHES PLANS TO SET UP ESSEX BASE AS RYANAIR RULES OUT IMMINENT RETURN https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/southend-airport-wizz-air-ryanair-b2026920.html Canada's low-cost carrier WestJet to buy rival Sunwing Airlines https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/canadas-low-cost-carrier-westjet-buy-rival-sunwing-airlines-2022-03-02/ NetJets Agrees To Buy and Operate 150 Lilium eVTOLs https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-03-03/netjets-agrees-buy-and-operate-150-lilium-evtols https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-03-03/netjets-agrees-buy-and-operate-lilium-jet-evtol-private-owners Norwegian Adds 10 New Boeing 737 MAX 8s https://simpleflying.com/norwegian-10-737-max-lease/ MILITARY Ukraine Conflict https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/what-happened-russias-air-force-us-officials-experts-stumped-2022-03-01/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/28/which-countries-are-sending-military-aid-to-ukraine https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-03-01/poland-nato-russia-invasion-ukraine-5185737.html Colonel Oleksandr Oksanchenko shot down https://theaviationgeekclub.com/colonel-oleksandr-grey-wolf-oksanchenko-the-ukrainian-air-force-su-27-flanker-display-pilot-between-2013-2018-killed-in-an-air-battle-on-friday-night/ The An-225 Mriya, World's Heaviest Aircraft, Has Been Destroyed https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/27/the-only-an-225-mriya-destroyed/ The Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 That Landed In Romania Flown Back To Ukraine https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/01/ukrainian-su-27-returns-to-ukraine/ Romanian Rescue Helicopter Crashes During Search For Missing MiG-21 Fighter Jet https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44542/romanian-rescue-helicopter-crashes-during-search-for-missing-mig-21-fighter-jet

Feb 26, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando LIVE from the Brooklands Museum for our 400th Celebratory show! So many people flew in from across the world to join us from this wonderful museum - If you haven't been, you absolutely must! Peter Collins and Neil Cloughley share with us their passions and answer questions from the chat room and our live audience. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Single aisle aircraft going across the Atlantic https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-a321xlr-europe/ https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-see-the-new-business-class-seat-design-narrowbody-planes-2022-2 Airbus to use A380 MSN1 as a hydrogen fuel demonstrator https://www.aviationweekly.org/news/ra3wda7sp493ndzlkulg4zfq3xdvka https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-hydrogen-engine-testbed/ Alaska airlines debuts a monthly membership plan https://www.travelawaits.com/2732603/alaska-airlines-monthly-subscription-service-flight-pass/ SwissAir to put Sharkskin on its aircraft https://newatlas.com/aircraft/aeroshark-aircraft-skin/ MILITARY Navy drops the hammer on 5 sailors accused of leaking F-35 crash video https://taskandpurpose.com/news/sailors-charged-f-35-crash-video-leak/ https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/military-attorney-on-sailors-charged-with-f-35c-crash-video-leak Dramatic Videos Emerge Online Of Black Hawk Helicopters CrashingNear Utah Ski Resort https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/military-attorney-on-sailors-charged-with-f-35c-crash-video-leak https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44414/dramatic-videos-emerge-online-of-blackhawk-helicopters-crashing-near-utah-ski-resort

Feb 13, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. You can watch the podcast here - https://youtu.be/YxiTjL63t7k In this week's show we interview a listener of the show and 747 Freighter Captain, John Jester. In the commercial News we play with some aviation Lego, we take a look at a super jumbo hotel & we also check out the mile high club. In the military, we'll take a look at the security situation (from an airplane perspective) in Europe; French aircraft manufacturer Dassault (Dah-sew) lands another big order; a local Japanese prefecture isn't too fond of the Osprey; and a Blackhawk helicopter flies with no-one on board for the first time. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Boeing 747 Cockpit by Darren Jones Joins LEGO Ideas First 2022 Review Stage https://brickshow.com/2022/02-12/ TAKE THE RED-EYE: AIRBUS A380 PLANE TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO HOTEL https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airbus-a380-hotel-plane-toulouse-b2012120.html Airline offers private 45-minute flights for its passengers to join the Mile High Club https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mile-high-club-flight-love-cloud-b2008900.html Rossiya to retire Boeing 747s, Russia abandons passenger model https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/02/rossiya-to-retire-boeing-747s-russia-abandons-passenger-model/ British Airways Returns To Sydney In March Using Boeing 787s https://simpleflying.com/ba-sydney-return/ British Airways announces huge new flight changes as free snacks return for passengers https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/british-airways-announces-huge-new-26096905 Tenerife holidaymakers 'detained' for 90 minutes on airport tarmac sparking fury https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tenerife-holidaymakers-detained-90-minutes-26190311 Oaklands Rest Home resident taken to Bournemouth for plane spotting https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19909209.oaklands-rest-home-resident-taken-bournemouth-plane-spotting/ MILITARY American F-15 fighter jets arrive in Poland https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/american-f-15-fighter-jets-arrive-in-poland-27826 American bombers arrive in Britain https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-bombers-arrive-in-britain/?fbclid=IwAR1We5DymuQL0ZiQyNerkQrI1MozWDQh64DlwSdeY8VlRB2ZotCliIALFYs Russian, Belarusian Aircraft Perform Joint Air Patrols https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russian-belarusian-aircraft-perform-joint-air-patrols-200455 Dassault Signs Another Deal For Rafale Fighter Jets; Bigger Order Expected From Indonesia – French Weekly https://eurasiantimes.com/dassault-signs-another-deal-for-rafale-fighter-jets-bigge-indonesia/ Okinawa gov't requests US Marine Corps to cancel training using Ospreys https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220208/p2a/00m/0na/011000c For the first time, Black Hawk helicopter flies without anyone aboard https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/02/08/black-hawk-helicopter-flies-unmanned-for-the-first-time/

Feb 6, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's packed show we take a look at the recent fight between a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft and some baggage containers, EasyJet go on a drive.... a recruitment drive that is, and we look at one airline who will fly you to the US for £139 and yes you do get a seat to sit on. In the Military news this week we look at some of the aviation developments in Ukraine, US forces blow up a MH-60 helicopter and lots of grey painted fighter jets fly over the UK to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 8th air force. Don't forget 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 Qatar signs deal with Boeing https://simpleflying.com/qatar-signs-777xf-and-max/ American Airlines to buy more 737 MAX jets, defers Dreamliner delivery https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/american-airlines-buy-23-more-737-max-planes-boeing-2022-02-02/ Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Resumes Flight Operations https://www.aviationtoday.com/2022/02/02/ethiopian-airlines-boeing-737-max-resumes-flight-operations/ British Airways boss pledges to fix customer service issues https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-premium/ https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/British-Airways-boss-pledges-to-fix-customer-service-issues https://www.ft.com/content/473f9eee-6e8e-49fb-a020-1da305ff4430 China Airlines 747 Engine Suffers Damage In Baggage Cart Collision https://simpleflying.com/china-airlines-747-engine-damage/ https://www.100knots.com/china-airlines-b747-engine-sustains-damage-after-a-collision-with-a-baggage-cart/ JetOneX brings a Boeing 747-400M «Combi» back to life and is the only operator of the model https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/01/jetonex-brings-a-boeing-747-400m-combi-back-to-life-and-is-the-only-operator-of-the-model/ Pilots Wanted! easyJet Launches New Recruitment Drive for 1000 Pilots https://mediacentre.easyjet.com/story/15368/pilots-wanted-easyjet-launches-new-recruitment-drive-for-1000-pilots https://www.cae.com/civil-aviation/become-a-pilot/our-pilot-training-programmes/generation-easyjet-pilot-training-programme Passenger vacated Airlink Jetstream seat before broken blade penetrated cabin https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/passenger-vacated-airlink-jetstream-seat-before-broken-blade-penetrated-cabin/147362.article Budget airline launches cheap flights to New York from just £139 for 2022 https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/budget-airline-launches-cheap-flights-26107954 https://www.timeout.com/news/this-brand-new-budget-airline-is-selling-london-new-york-flights-for-just-139-020322 Ready for take-off: Oban Airport is set to be a hub for drone delivery flights https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/ready-for-take-off-oban-airport-is-set-to-be-a-hub-for-drone-delivery-flights-3552228 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-60214840 Perth Airport Starts Closing Its Under Utilized Terminals https://simpleflying.com/perth-airport-closing-terminals/ Melbourne Airport 3rd Runway and other more important news https://www.airport-technology.com/news/melbourne-airport-third-runway/ https://airport-world.com/melbourne-airport-unveils-new-pop-up-gin-shop/ Melbourne Airport unveils new pop-up gin shop https://airport-world.com/melbourne-airport-unveils-new-pop-up-gin-shop/ Retired pilot flies around the world from his backyard https://skiesmag.com/news/retired-pilot-bob-roberts-flies-around-world-from-backyard/ MILITARY US Air Force ramps up intel flights, weapons shipments to Ukraine https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/01/27/us-air-force-ramps-up-intel-flights-weapons-shipments-to-ukraine/ Russia Deploys Su-35 Fighter Jets to Belarus for Military Drills amid Tensions with West https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/russia-deploys-su-35-fighter-jets-to-belarus-for-military-drills-amid-tensions-with-west-2022-1-28-0/ New Helicopter Units Appear To Be Joining Russian Forces Massing On Ukraine's Borders https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44105/new-helicopter-units-appear-to-be-joining-russian-forces-massing-on-ukraines-borders U.S. MH-60M Helicopter Used In Raid To Kill ISIS Leader in Syria Blown Up On The Ground By U.S. Forces https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/03/u-s-mh-60m-helicopter-used-in-raid-to-kill-isis-leader-in-syria-blown-up-on-the-ground-by-u-s-forces/ U.S. B-1B, F-15s And British F-35 Formed Up Over The UK To Celebrate The 80th Anniversary Of The 8th Air Force https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/01/u-s-b-1b-f-15s-and-british-f-35-formed-up-over-the-uk-to-celebrate-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-8th-air-force/ Autonomous Resupply Gliders Made Successful Deliveries On Their First Overseas Deployment https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44111/autonomous-resupply-gliders-made-successful-deliveries-on-their-first-overseas-deployment

Feb 2, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's packed show Airbus & Qatar argue about paint, Airbus rents out some aircraft to earn a few quid, and a Boeing 747 that cost a quid is turned into a nightclub. In the military, another F-35 crashes into the ocean, this time an American F-35C into the South China Sea while pictures emerge of the recovered British F-35 that plopped into the sea a few weeks ago. A couple ex-RAF BAe-146s are headed to museums, and Armando talks about how the Air Force is tackling its own pilot shortage. We also update you on our special 400th Show at the end of February! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Airbus cancelled Qatar Airways's order for 50 A321 jets worth more than $6 billion as the 2 companies' dispute intensifies https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-canceled-qatar-order-50-a321-jets-over-paint-issues-2022-1 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iata-boss-voices-concerns-over-airbus-qatar-jet-order-row-2022-01-25/ https://onemileatatime.com/news/qatar-airways-leasing-oman-air-a330/ https://simpleflying.com/what-alternatives-does-qatar-airways-have-for-its-canceled-a321neo-order/ https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/airbus-goes-head-to-head-in-dispute-with-qatar-airways-1.85111299 https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/qatar-releases-video-hits-back-airbus-a350-paint-row-2022-01-21/ https://www.traveldailymedia.com/airbus-cancels-6-billion-deal-with-qatar-airways-amid-law-suit/ https://www.dohanews.co/qatar-airways-seeks-618-mln-from-airbus-in-escalating-dispute/ Airbus to create own airline to rent out whale plane https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-charter-out-whale-shaped-beluga-transport-planes-2022-01-25/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-01-25/airbus-launches-cargo-airline-beluga-fleet https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-beluga-planes-forms%20new%20airline-photos-2022-1?r=US&IR=T British Airways Jumbo Jet Bought for £1 Turned into 'Party Plane' https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/19869737.inside-747-transformed-party-plane-cotswold-airport/ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-party-plane-boeing-747-b2000209.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjUM4yHJfd4 Pilots of World's Largest Airplane Reveal Flight Details https://www.flyingmag.com/exclusive-pilots-of-worlds-largest-airplane-reveal-flight-details/ United Airlines Flight To Israel Diverts Due To Self-Upgraders https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-flight-diverts-self-upgraders/ https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-business-class-poachers/ https://www.mako.co.il/news-world/2022_q1/Article-1297025b65b7e71027.htm? Flight Systems Stolen From Arik Air Boeing 737 https://simpleflying.com/arik-air-737-system-theft/ British Airways announces a move to JFK's revamped Terminal 8 https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/jfk-airport/british-airways-american-airlines-unveils-jfk-terminal-8 https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/lounge/ba-and-american-airlines-unveil-moving-date-to-combine-operations-at-john-f-kennedy-t8.html https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/british-airways-to-permanently-close-its-new-york-airport-lounges https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-prepares-for-terminal-8-move-at-jfk/ Boom Supersonic Picks Greensboro, North Carolina, for its 'Superfactory' https://abc11.com/boom-supersonic-jet-greensboro-factory-new-jobs-in-nc/11509151/ https://www.flyingmag.com/boom-supersonic-picks-greensboro-north-carolina-for-its-superfactory/ Door Ripped Off Of British Airways Boeing 777 In Cape Town https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-777-door-ripped-off/ https://simpleflying.com/door-ripped-off-ba-777/ Factorydesign's unique Access concept delivers direct aisle access for Boeing 737, Airbus A320 business class. https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/factorydesign-access-business-class Dornier Seawings Adds Light Sport Seaplane to Its Lineup https://www.flyingmag.com/dornier-seawings-adds-light-sport-seaplane-to-its-lineup/ A snow-covered stored Olympic Airways Boeing 747-200 tail tips https://www.aviation24.be/defunct-airlines/olympic-airways/a-snow-covered-stored-olympic-airways-boeing-747-200-tail-tips/ MILITARY Photo Emerges Of Crashed British F-35B https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43964/photo-emerges-of-crashed-british-f-35b-after-it-was-hauled-out-of-the-mediterranean 7 injured after F-35 jet crashes on aircraft carrier in South China Sea https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/24/politics/f-35-pilot-eject-south-china-sea/index.html Two ex-RAF BAe 146 aircraft to be preserved at museums https://ukaviation.news/two-ex-raf-bae-146-aircraft-to-be-preserved-at-museums/ F1 bans pre-race military flypasts but Red Arrows are OK https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/f1-bans-pre-race-military-flypasts-red-arrows-are-ok-2022-01-21/ https://www.grandprix.com/news/italian-air-force-gets-f1-green-light-for-2022.html Air Force Strategies Chipping Away at Pilot Shortfall https://www.flyingmag.com/air-force-strategies-chipping-away-at-pilot-shortfall/?fbclid=IwAR16hQUHB3g_5vDw7mqdfExDEwoQqKjydyvp9Rrj-93Dx2fyJUvWr-LXI5Y

Jan 23, 2022

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Captain Al for this episode. In this week's show one passenger has his very own triple 7 all to himself (with snacks), An A380 does some fancy flying, & a new US airline chooses the Boeing 757 as its aircraft of choice. In the military we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Tuskegee Airman General Charles McGee, the KC-46 is finally (mostly) operational, and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford presents an impressive display of Spitfires Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Zara Rutherford: British-Belgian teenager becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world https://news.sky.com/story/british-belgian-teen-zara-rutherford-becomes-youngest-woman-to-fly-solo-round-the-world-12520894 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/records-meant-broken-passing-torch-zara-rutherford-shaesta-waiz Spain fines Ryanair €24,000 for making passengers pay for hand luggage https://spanishnewstoday.com/spain-fines-ryanair-24000-euros-for-making-passengers-pay-for-hand-luggage_1719709-a.html https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360017824658-Ryanair-s-Bag-Policy Plane passenger is only person on 8hr flight and gets spoilt rotten by cabin crew https://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/travel-news/plane-passenger-only-person-8hr-25954368 https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiforsyth/video/7051347086775700741 Emirates' latest ad features A380 circling Burj Khalifa https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2022/01/18/emirates-latest-ad-features-a380-circling-burj-khalifa/ New US airline Northern Pacific Airways unveils its first Boeing 757 — and big ambitions https://thepointsguy.com/news/northern-pacific-airways-boeing-757-reveal/ FAA rejects FedEx proposal to install missile-defense system on Airbus planes https://nypost.com/2022/01/18/faa-rejects-fedex-proposal-to-install-missile-defense-system-on-airbus-planes/ 'Build-Your-Own' eVTOL Developer Jetson Says It Has 3,000 Pre-Orders https://www.flyingmag.com/build-your-own-evtol-developer-adds-rikard-steiber-as-senior-adviser/ Carolinas Aviation Museum to be Renamed to Honor Captain 'Sully' https://www.flyingmag.com/carolinas-aviation-museum-to-be-renamed-to-honor-capt-sully/ MILITARY Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman who fought in three wars, dies at 102 https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/01/17/charles-mcgee-tuskegee-airman-dead/ Nearly 70 Percent of Receivers Now Cleared to Get Fuel From KC-46 https://www.airforcemag.com/nearly-70-percent-of-receivers-now-cleared-to-get-fuel-from-kc-46/ F-35 'Knocked-Down': Experts Decode Why US' Mighty Stealth Fighter Jet Was Forced To Belly Land In South Korea https://news.autodailyz.com/f-35-knocked-down-experts-decode-why-us-mighty-stealth-fighter-jet-was-forced-to-belly-land-in-south-korea/ Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon – IWM Duxford Unveiling https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/spitfire-evolution-of-an-icon-iwm-duxford-unveiling.html

Jan 16, 2022

Join, Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show Qantas get their A380's into money making mode, Japan starts to let your pets on board & one passenger decides the flight deck is better than the cabin. Nev shares with us his latest experience on a short hop to Edinburgh and back. In the military, the FAA shuts down the airspace on the west coast, A B-52 is trekking across the USA, and USAF Special Operations flight makes a stop at Teeside Airport in Newcastle. Don't forget 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 FLAGSHIP QANTAS A380 RETURNS TO PASSENGER SERVICE https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/01/qantas-a380-prepares-for-return-to-commercial-service/ Two Ryanair planes narrowly avoided crash, investigation finds https://avherald.com/h?article=4f2f0895 https://www.airportia.com/news/two-ryanair-b738-at-malaga-on-sep-11th-2019-departing-and-landing-aircraft-on-runway-at-the-same-time/ https://www.mitma.es/recursos_mfom/comodin/recursos/in-049-2019_final_report_nm.pdf The World's Busiest Routes In 2021 https://simpleflying.com/worlds-busiest-routes-2021/ https://resources.cirium.com/cirium-airline-insights-review-2021 8,000 Delta Airlines employees tested positive for COVID-19 over four weeks https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/01/13/Delta-Airlines-8000-employees-tested-postive/5641642086614/ 3,000 United Airlines Employees Have Coronavirus, But Zero Are Hospitalized https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-employees-coronavirus/ FedEx air shipments delayed as omicron variant sickens pilots https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-air-shipments-delayed-as-omicron-variant-sickens-pilots Spaceship-Like Electric Aircraft 'Alice' Prepares for its First Flight https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43838/spaceship-like-electric-aircraft-alice-prepares-for-its-first-flight-in-these-awesome-images Pilot With Paraplegia Gets Cirrus Jet Type Rating! https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/2022/01/06/pilot-with-paraplegia-gets-cirrus-jet-type-rating/ Aircraft crashes close to people on Graveley golf course https://www.thecomet.net/news/aircraft-crash-lands-chesfield-downs-golf-course-graveley-8610320 https://www.planelogger.com/Aircraft/Registration/G-OPAR/973199 https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/g-opar https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/273972 One of the newest airlines in the US is tackling the pilot shortage by paying them more and hiring from Australia https://www.businessinsider.com/breeze-airways-raising-pilot-pay-and-hiring-australian-pilots-shortage-2022-1 Delta Removes Degree Requirement for Prospective Pilots https://www.flyingmag.com/delta-removes-degree-requirement-for-prospective-pilots/?fbclid=IwAR0ZckkhL_hGfxqw_jcVplJH509MkStpv9p4dRei5iqdHqvpldCr0rgRmNc All 4 occupants of a Medical Helicopter, including infant, survive crash. https://6abc.com/upper-darby-helicopter-crash-delaware-county-chopper-accident-drexel-hill-united-methodist-church/11456415/ https://www.inquirer.com/news/medical-helicopter-crash-drexel-hill-united-methodist-church-upper-darby-20220111.html Japanese airline to allow pets on board as industry reels from pandemic hit https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220111/p2a/00m/0bu/027000c Passenger storms into American Airlines cockpit at Honduras airport https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10394435/American-Airlines-passenger-storms-cockpit-flight-Honduras-Miami-causing-eight-hour-delay.html https://www.reuters.com/world/us/passenger-breaks-into-cockpit-american-airlines-honduras-airport-2022-01-12/ https://www.facebook.com/golfcharlie232/posts/4799671113458415 Youngest woman to fly solo around the world arrives in Saudi Arabia https://www.arabnews.com/node/1999686/saudi-arabia MILITARY FAA's Statement On Mysterious Air Traffic Halt Leaves More Questions Than Answers https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43840/faas-statement-on-mysterious-air-traffic-halt-leaves-more-questions-than-answers Heavy Traffic: A B-52 Bomber Is Being Trucked Across The Central United States https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43784/heavy-traffic-a-b-52-bomber-is-being-trucked-across-the-central-united-states https://twitter.com/hashtag/b52roadtrip?src=hashtag_click Taiwan suspends F-16 training missions after jet crashes https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-air-force-searches-missing-f-16-fighter-after-crash-2022-01-11/ Aircraft from US Airforce stop at Teesside Airport to refuel https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19841121.aircraft-us-airforce-stop-teesside-airport-refuel/

Jan 9, 2022

Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev, and Armando for this week's programme. It's our first live show of 2022! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday period. Now, let's talk aviation! In this week's show the 737 Max receives 100 orders from a surprising airline, there's a shocking bird strike in South Africa and there's some exciting career opportunities on offer at Newcastle Airport. In the military we have a bit of a fighter roundup from the holidays; Israel orders some new (yet classic) aircraft for its Air Force; The US Air Force hints at an F-22 replacement; and a new museum opens up in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Carlos and Armando share with us a trip they took in a PC-12 while Carlos went to visit. Don't forget 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 Allegiant Orders 737 MAX https://onemileatatime.com/news/allegiant-boeing-737-max/ TOP TEN SAFEST LOW-COST AIRLINES FOR 2022 https://www.airlineratings.com/news/top-ten-safest-low-cost-airlines-2022/ The 10 Worst Airlines in the World https://usebounce.com/blog/airline-index https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-10-worst-airlines-in-the-world South African Airlink Jestream encounters birdstrike https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f2a35e6&opt=0 Palmer's airport volunteers helped to secure aircraft as wind tossed some https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/mat-su/2022/01/04/at-palmers-airport-volunteers-worked-to-secure-aircraft-in-a-sea-of-wind-wrecked-planes/ More than 500 jobs available at Newcastle International Airport careers fair https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-airport-careers-fair-friday-22647975 To register : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle-international-airport-careers-fair-tickets-227065056697?fbclid=IwAR2EJVibFlVE8nELnaCtsqJ172abFSgnssyHjdDGCd1WJV_fSdbRQqWO6oo JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW WELLNESS CENTRE https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/john-f-kennedy-international-airport-launches-new-wellness-centre/ JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-12-15/jumpseat-app-seeks-supplement-notams Qantas pilots making errors after long periods without flying https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/qantas-pilots-making-errors-after-long-periods-without-flying-20211228-p59kib.html?fbclid=IwAR3MnSRqN_78J-RVlNOGMl7dc7WDRMeLp8RMlG63c0KOzjRwDEvtGGm6hjU Virgin Atlantic expands status match offer to more loyalty programs https://thepointsguy.com/news/virgin-status-match-ba-elites/ MILITARY The Royal Netherlands Air Force Has Declared Its F-35A Operational https://theaviationist.com/2021/12/27/rnlaf-f-35-ioc/ South Korean F-35A Performs Belly Landing Due To 'Avionic System Issues' https://theaviationist.com/2022/01/04/rokaf-f-35a-belly-landing/ RAF Lakenheath Has Become The First Base in Europe To Receive U.S. Air Force F-35s https://theaviationist.com/2021/12/16/first-495th-fs-f35s-landed/ UAE nixes deal with US to buy F-35 fighter planes https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/1865726-uae-nixes-deal-with-us-to-buy-f-35-fighter-planes Israel signs $3 billion deal to buy US military aircraft https://www.dw.com/en/israel-signs-3-billion-deal-to-buy-us-military-aircraft/a-60301536 US Air Force to advance stealthy successor for F-22 https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/us-air-force-to-advance-stealthy-successor-for-f-22/146892.article Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Opens STEM Center https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/pearl-harbor-aviation-museum-opens-stem-center.html

Jan 2, 2022

Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and John take a look at their favourite interviews from the crazy 12 months that was 2021! Don't forget 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.

Dec 26, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Paul from the Layovers Podcast, Micah and Brian from the Airplane Geeks Podcast, Matt C from the A320 Podcast and Captain Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy Show for an afternoon of aviation Christmas fun. Festive stories and the traditional Christmas Quiz, this episode was recorded on the 11th December 2021. Don't forget 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.

Dec 21, 2021

Join, Carlos, Nev, and Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show IAG is in trouble with the Competitions Watchdog, the concerns from an Aviation Coalition over 5G wireless networks rumble on and there's good news for the UK aviation industry from an unlikely source across the English Channel. In the military there is a lot of grey. Don't forget 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 IAG competition remedies for Air Europa acquisition were inadequate https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/iag-competition-remedies-for-air-europa-acquisition-were-inadequate-commission/146872.article Singapore Airlines selects the world's newest freighter - the A350F https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-12-singapore-airlines-selects-the-worlds-newest-freighter-the-a350f Airbus delivers last-ever A380 superjumbo aircraft https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1537354/airbus-a380-final-aircraft-delivered-superjumbo-aeroplane-emirates-aviation-toulouse-wales US aviation coalition warns of flight cancellations due to '5G' wireless https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/us-aviation-coalition-warns-of-flight-cancellations-due-to-5g-wireless/146833.article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/11/05/5g-no-threat-uk-aircraft-safety-watchdog-insists/ Qantas to operate London flights with sustainable aviation fuel https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/qantas-to-operate-london-flights-with-sustainable-aviation-fuel/146818.article Airbus beats Boeing to Air France-KLM order https://ukaviation.news/airbus-beats-boeing-air-france-klm-order/ Heathrow airfares to rise as CAA confirms interim price cap https://www.cityam.com/uk-aviation-authority-confirms-heathrows-interim-price-cap/ easyJet and Virgin Atlantic sign Worldwide deal https://ukaviation.news/easyjet-and-virgin-atlantic-sign-worldwide-deal/ New careers platform launches to bring new talent into aviation https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/172571/new-careers-platform-launches-to-bring-new-talent-into-aviation/ Ryanair under fire for Twitter poke at Downing Street https://ukaviation.news/ryanair-under-fire-for-twitter-poke-at-downing-street/ MILITARY Black Hawk helicopters offered to UK as Puma replacement https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/black-hawk-helicopters-offered-to-uk-as-puma-replacement/?fbclid=IwAR3HVaLm8LqGQ9AslVSTsTjY7fvTGRTI0y7Q-XikjM5mKZd0rM-pEZZipMs "UNIDENTIFIED AIRCRAFT" CAUSES RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS TO CHANGE COURSE https://thedebrief.org/unidentified-aircraft-causes-russian-commercial-flights-to-change-course/ USAF hits maritime target with cruise missile launched from C-130 https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-hits-maritime-target-with-cruise-missile-launched-from-c-130/146874.article RAF Typhoon's First Air-To-Air Kill: Terrorist Drone Shot Down In Syria https://theaviationist.com/2021/12/16/raf-typhoons-first-air-to-air-kill/

Dec 15, 2021

Join Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show, a DC-3 is involved in a gear up landing, Virgin Atlantic launches its first long haul destination from Edinburgh and in India, passengers have to push an aircraft down the runway after a tyre ruptures. In the military, listener Sturman sent in some questions about the situation in Ukraine which Armando addresses. The French make some big sales deals with the Rafale and we update the situation with the UK F-35 that crashed into the Mediterrenean. Don't forget 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.

Dec 4, 2021

Join Carlos and Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show a Russian firm is trying to sell a broken airliner, an A340 makes a very frosty landing & a UK based airline has a run in with 5 purple balloons.... In the military this week we look at the recent F35 crash & we also have news on Nuclear capable F18's in Germany and we also look at our caption this pic of the week . Don't forget 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 : British Airways warns it will axe Heathrow flights in dispute over airline charges https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/british-airways-warns-axe-heathrow-22236476 BBC set to air new aviation series about 'flirty passengers and cabin crews' lifestyles' https://www.list.co.uk/article/131377-bbc-set-to-air-new-aviation-series-about-flirty-passengers-and-cabin-crews-lifestyles/ Slightly damaged': Russian firm puts crashed SSJ100 on sale online https://www.aerotime.aero/29506-slightly-damaged-russian-firm-puts-crashed-ssj100-on-sale For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/first-airbus-a340-plane-antarctica-intl-hnk/index.html Luton Airport to change flight paths in safety move with Stansted https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-59413983 Feeling Festive: easyJet Launches £695 Advent Calendar With Flights https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-free-flights-advent-calendar/ Step back in time to Norwich Airport in the 1980s https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/old-photos-of-norwich-airport-in-the-1980s-8498156 Boeing 737 holiday jet in near-miss with 'five purple balloons' https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/22/boeing-737-holiday-jet-in-near-miss-with-five-purple-balloons/ 12 must-have apps to help you survive the holiday travel season https://thepointsguy.com/news/apps-to-survive-the-holiday-travel-season/ Woman hands vodka shots out to passengers when told she can't take it through security https://cboardinggroup.com/woman-hands-vodka-shots-out-to-passengers-when-told-she-cant-take-it-through-security/ MILITARY British F-35B Crash In The Med Possibly Caused By 'Rain Cover' Left On During https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/24/f-35b-crash-cover-possible-cause/ U.S. Navy Sending Salvage Ship, Crew To Help Recover Crashed British F-35B https://news.usni.org/2021/11/24/u-s-navy-sending-salvage-ship-crew-to-help-recover-crashed-british-f-35b Germany 'Approves' Nuclear-Capable F/A 18 Super Hornets, EW Aircraft EA-18G Growlers To Modernize Fleet https://eurasiantimes.com/germany-approves-nuclear-capable-f-a-18-super-hornets-ew-aircraft-ea-18g-growlers-to-modernize-fleet-media/?amp Air Force pilot killed and two others injured during 'mishap involving two trainer aircraft' in Texas following string of fatal military accidents https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10223379/Air-Force-pilot-killed-injured-mishap-involving-two-trainer-aircraft-Texas.html Air Force special operations general visits Japan to gain insight on seaplanes https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2021-11-10/air-force-seaplanes-special-operations-command-japan-3563136.html

Nov 23, 2021

Join, Armando, Megan & Matt for this week's programme. We have the AMAZING Joe Coraggio joining us to chat about the AirVenture Cup race, experimental aviation, Reno and hopefully we can persuade him to tell us a little about his flying career too! You can find Joe at https://www.rampratracing.com or on Instagram and Facebook @rampratracing Listen to the interview to get the Promo Code specially for the wonderful PTUK podcast for Ramp Rat Racing merchandise. Joe's blog at: https://garaggioaviation.com/ Check out Joe's YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEddb0ZY9VvhXiFwIdQfZw AirVenture Cup: https://www.airventurecuprace.com/ Check out Episodes 320, 321, 322 for the Bob Mills interview. Don't forget 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.

Nov 17, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic perform a double take off to JFK for the double jabbed, some new information regarding the missing MH370 aircraft and American Airlines has new regional jets that have rows of seats missing. In the military, the UK's Royal Air Force expands its fleet of T-6 Texans and King Air Intelligence aircraft, Gremlins are recovered and a German Hercules takes its maiden flight. Don't forget 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.

Nov 17, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic perform a double take off to JFK for the double jabbed, some new information regarding the missing MH370 aircraft and American Airlines has new regional jets that have rows of seats missing. In the military, the UK's Royal Air Force expands its fleet of T-6 Texans and King Air Intelligence aircraft, Gremlins are recovered and a German Hercules takes its maiden flight. Don't forget 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.

Nov 7, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show One airline goes all plastic, one airport introduces some lovely charges & someone finds an engine for Trumps B757 In the military, Wily Coyote hits the streets (he's armed this time); we have Thunderbolts and Elephants; and lots and lots of airplanes protect the G20 World Leader summit. We also catch up with Nev when he attended APG's meet up at Fairoaks a few weeks ago. Don't forget 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 Alaska Airlines is getting rid of plastic bottles and cups for water https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/11/03/alaska-airlines-plastic-water-bottles/ https://www.iata.org/en/programs/environment/cabin-waste/ Ryanair introduces digital travel assistant and self-service hub https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2021/11/ryanair-introduces-digital-travel-assistant-and-self-service-hub/ King Air C90 stall during parachute drop captured by jumpers on camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nZHZFo29k4&ab_channel=MibFC American Airlines reduces flight cancellations but staffing challenges continue to disrupt travel https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/01/american-airlines-flight-cancellations-and-staffing-challenges-continue.html What is the new drop-off charge at the airport and how to avoid it https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/heathrow-what-new-drop-charge-22041459 FAA To Take Regulatory Action Over 5G Altimeter Interference https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-to-take-regulatory-action-over-5g-interference/ Collins Aerospace wins deal to upgrade BA's B777 Club World https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/airline-news/collins-aerospace-wins-deal-to-upgrade-bas-b777-club-world.html Emirates starts dismantling A380s with specialist recruited for recycling https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-starts-dismantling-a380s-with-specialist-recruited-for-recycling/146184.article Boeing's 747 Jumbo Jet Era to Close Next October, Buyer Says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-03/boeing-s-747-jumbo-jet-era-to-close-next-october-buyer-says Engine Found: Trump's Boeing 757 Returns To The Skies After 2 Years https://simpleflying.com/trump-boeing-757-flies-again/ MILITARY PZL Mielec and Sierra Nevada showcase initial MC-145B prototype https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/pzl-mielec-and-sierra-nevada-showcase-initial-mc-145b-prototype/146109.article Typhoons, Predators, P-72A And HH-139s Part Of A Huge Security Operation For G20 Summit In Rome https://theaviationist.com/2021/10/31/g20-security-operation/ Every A-10 Thunderbolt II Of The Maryland Air National Guard Took Part In An 'Elephant Walk' At Warfield Air National Guard Base https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/03/md-ang-a10-elephant-walk/

Oct 31, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show Ryanair have issues with tugging, the Russians deliberately fly into volcanic ash, one airline is offering mystery flights out of a vending machine & we find out which airport in the UK is the most Haunted. In the Military there's a demonstration of allied capability and a Harrier is on a runway in the UK once again. It's also the final part to Captain Nick's fascinating chat with Mike Wildeman and we'll be releasing the whole series on YouTube in the coming weeks. Don't forget 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 on the show this week : COMMERCIAL PD-14 engine for MC-21 passes landmark volcanic ash exposure test https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/pd-14-engine-for-mc-21-passes-landmark-volcanic-ash-exposure-test/146136.article Ryanair Boeing 737-800 severely damaged during tugging at the maintenance apron of London Stansted Airport https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/boeing-737-800-seriously-damaged-during-towing-london-stansted/ DOT Report: American Airlines Flew Unairworthy Aircraft https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/aa-unairworthy-aircraft/ Emirates announces 6,000 new jobs as airline gears up for surge in travel https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/emirates-announces-6000-new-jobs-21972813 Japanese carrier Peach Aviation is stocking flights to unknown destinations in vending machines https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airline-mystery-flights-vending-machine-b1946051.html Emirates A380 Pilots Vs. Toronto ATC https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-a380-pilots-vs-toronto-atc/ EasyJet Opens First Lounge at London Gatwick https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/10/26/easyjet-opens-first-lounge-at-london-gatwick/ Heathrow Airport named in top ten most haunted places in Britain https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/entertainment/27102021-heathrow-airport-named-in-top-ten-most-haunted-places-in-britain/ MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FUELS APPROVED FOR CESSNA PISTON-POWERED AIRCRAFT https://media.txtav.com/203723-more-environmentally-friendly-fuels-approved-for-cessna-piston-powered-aircraft Boeing Expects 787 Rework To Cost Around $1 Billion https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-rework-cost/ Breeze Airways Goes Big On A Premium Cabin For Its Airbus A220s https://simpleflying.com/breeze-first-airbus-a220-premium/ MILITARY Marines Land F-35s on Japanese Ship in Demonstration of Allied Capability https://timesofsandiego.com/military/2021/10/23/marines-land-f-35s-on-japanese-ship-in-demonstration-of-allied-capability/ U.S. MC-130J Lands On Highway In Sweden To Unload HIMARS Artillery System During Special Ops Exercise https://theaviationist.com/2021/10/24/mc-130j-himars-gotland/ Air Force Leader Pushing for New Airborne Early Warning Aircraft https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/10/25/air-force-leader-pushing-for-new-airborne-early-warning-aircraft Sea Harrier FA.2 Taxiing Under Its Own Power in the UK https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/sea-harrier-fa-2-taxiing-under-its-own-power-in-the-uk.html

Oct 19, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show Some BA passengers spend a rather long time on board an aircraft, Ryanair are accused of blackmail & United Airlines are off to Spain! Well Mallorca anyway. In the military the B-1 Bombers we highlighted last week start moving throughout Europe; The USAF's AC-130 Ghostrider gunship gets a new test laser; and a Royal Australian Navy MH-60 Seahawk ditches thus grounding the whole fleet until the investigation is complete. Don't forget 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 Ryanair B738 near Tenerife on Oct 11th 2021, engine trouble after flying through volcanic ashes https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4ee9dfe1&opt=0 Travel expert buys every extra in a bid to make flying Ryanair 'first class' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-10092435/Travel-expert-buys-extra-bid-make-flying-Ryanair-class-experience.html British Airways Passengers Forced to Spend Night on Plane During Epic 22-Hr Diversion https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-flight-diverted-manila-b1936014.html New budget airline Bonza aims to fill gap in Australia routes https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/12/new-budget-airline-bonza-aims-to-fill-gap-in-australia-routes Ryanair passengers accuse airline of 'blackmail' after being BANNED from flying https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10083113/Ryanair-passengers-accuse-airline-blackmail-BANNED-flying-refund-row.html Southwest's 'spider web-like' route map is why flights as far as California were canceled due to weather in Florida https://www.businessinsider.com/why-my-southwest-flight-was-canceled-bad-weather-in-florida-2021-10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner has new problem involving titanium parts, report says https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/boeing-new-defect-787-dreamliner United Airlines Announces Routes to Amman, Mallorca, Bergen, Among Others https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/uniteds-new-routes-are-insane-flights-to-amman-azores-mallorca-and-more.php Hydrogen-powered ATR 72 gets a launch customer https://www.aerotime.aero/29164-hydrogen-powered-atr-72-has-a-launch-customer Sixteen dead after plane carrying parachutists crashes in Russia https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/sixteen-dead-after-plane-carrying-parachutists-crashes-in-russia/ar-AAPkR1B?ocid=msedgntp

Oct 14, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's episode. In this week's show some spirit airline passengers smell burning, Matt takes a look at contactless food, and Nev has some exciting news about BA's Big Busses . In the military in the USAF's new replacement for the EC-130 COMPASS CALL makes its inaugural flight (it's a Gulfstream); Boeing's T-7 Jayhawk continues production; Sikorsky UH-60 BLACKHAWKs could be produced in the UK; and finally we see some amazing images and videos from Bones at Fairford and Globemasters Down Under. Captain Nick continues his chat with Mike Wildeman about his incredible flying career.

Oct 5, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show we look at the worlds greatest low cost carriers, one airline makes their A320s idle and Ryanair pop a cork In the military a Boeing 757 will be the testbed for the new Tempest fighter; the Luftwaffe unveils its new A312neo transport; a Us Navy training jet crashes near Dallas Texas and a B-2 Bomber runs off the runway in Missouri. It's the final part of Nik Codling's interview with Elliot Seguin where we ask him 'that' question, Nev concludes his chat with Johnny at Pytch Air. Nev also shares with us the first part of a 3-part special interview with Captain Nick as he catches up with Mike Wildeman - Wow, what a story! You definitely don't want to miss this series! Don't forget 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 : British Airways 777 pilots wanted in Doha https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-pilots-qatar-airways/ https://www.aerotime.aero/29046-ba-pilots-to-fly-qatar-airways-boeing-777s Commercial airliner modified to be flying lab for 6th-gen Tempest fighter https://newatlas.com/military/commercial-airliner-modified-flying-lab-6th-generation-tempest-fighter/ World's best budget airlines in 2021 ranked https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/worlds-best-budget-airlines-2021-25096575 https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-low-cost-airlines-2021/ Luftwaffe's first A321neo unveiled https://www.airway1.com/luftwaffes-first-a321neo-unveiled/ Man convicted of causing public nuisance after gluing himself to British Airways plane https://simpleflying.com/man-who-glued-himself-to-british-airways-embraer-jet-jailed/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-58678274 https://news.sky.com/story/james-brown-former-paralympian-convicted-of-causing-public-nuisance-after-gluing-himself-to-british-airways-plane-12366560 https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/extinction-rebellion-vow-hold-vigil-21691824 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/extinction-rebellion-protester-grounds-flight-at-london-city-airport-a4258331.html Military Jet Crashes in Lake Worth Neighborhood, 2 Pilots Injured: Officials https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/military-plane-crashes-in-lake-worth-neighborhood-injuries-reported-officials/2746125/ Video from https://www.wafb.com/2021/09/19/military-aircraft-crashes-lake-worth-texas-authorities-say/ Ryanair Returns To Cork: Irish Base To Reopen In December https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-reopens-cork-base/ https://www.corkairport.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/cork-airport-recovery-scheme-2021-t-amp-c.pdf B-2 bomber crashes in Missouri after in-flight malfunction; none injured https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/09/17/b-2-bomber-crashes-in-missouri-after-in-flight-malfunction-none-injured/ CRJ200 carried out closed-tower take-off despite warning of opposite inbound flight https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/crj200-carried-out-closed-tower-take-off-despite-warning-of-opposite-inbound-flight/145563.article https://avherald.com/h?article=4ed4c68b&opt=0 http://www.caa.co.za/Accidents%20and%20Incidents%20Reports/ZS-ALJ%20and%20ZS-CMG.pdf LATAM to equip A320s with engine-idle descent function https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/latam-to-equip-a320s-with-fuel-saving-engine-idle-descent-function/145590.article 'Extraordinary' pigs step in to protect Schiphol airport from marauding geese https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/28/pigs_deter_geese_at_schiphol/

Sep 26, 2021

Join Matt & Nev for this week's programme. In this week's show: BA have canned their short haul operations out of LGW until further notice, Boeing reportedly investigating empty tequila bottles found on a future Air Force One and a wrong turn took student's PA-28 into approach path of a B737. Armando has a wonderful interview with an aviation photographer from Reno, Nev brings us Part 1 of the Pytch Air series and we continue Nik Codling's interview with test pilot Elliot Seguin in this show. If you want to see what we got up to earlier this year check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 British Airways axes plans to create low-cost subsidiary at Gatwick following union discussions https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/107918-union-pulls-out-of-talks-about-british-airways-new-lcc https://www.ft.com/content/f5e19a35-65d5-494c-8a39-6e338a3e848e https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/09/23/confirmed-british-airways-to-close-gatwick/ Ryanair to remove no change fee COVID policy from 1 October https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ryanair-new-change-fee/ Demand For U.K.-U.S. Flights Surge After White House Commits To Relax Covid Travel Restrictions https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/09/21/demand-for-uk-us-flights-surge-after-white-house-commits-to-relax-covid-travel-restrictions/ Northern Pacific Chooses 757s for New Transpacific Services https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-09-22/northern-pacific-chooses-757s-new-transpacific-services Criminal indictment imminent for former Boeing 737 MAX chief technical pilot, report says https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/criminal-indictment-imminent-for-former-boeing-737-max-chief-technical-pilot-report-says/?utm_source=marketingcloud Boeing reportedly investigating empty tequila bottles found on a future Air Force One https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/20/business/boeing-air-force-one-tequila/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/tequila-bottles-found-on-new-boeing-air-force-one-jet-11631985335# Wrong turn took student's PA-28 into approach path of 737 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/wrong-turn-took-students-pa-28-into-approach-path-of-737/145582.article General Aviation gets post-Brexit boost from planned reforms including on pilot licences https://www.gov.uk/government/news/general-aviation-gets-post-brexit-boost-from-planned-reforms-including-on-pilot-licences https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/lord-frost-statement-to-the-house-of-lords-16-september-2021 https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/GA%20opportunities%20after%20leaving%20EASA%20(CAP2146).pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/980399/general-aviation-roadmap-spring-2021.pdf Air France Boeing 777 Returns To Beijing After Overpressure In AC Pipe https://avherald.com/h?article=4ed6f04b EMIRATES LAUNCHES FIRST AIRLINE VR APP IN OCULUS STORE https://globetrender.com/2021/09/23/emirates-launches-first-airline-vr-app-oculus-store/#cb-video-overlay https://youtu.be/XovpWIS4vqU

Sep 21, 2021

In this week's show Carlos drones on about maths, Nik talks to us about the logistics of diversions, and Andy teaches us some history! But seriously, we talk about passengers with no seats, hands free bathrooms and how you, dear listener, can go air racing! And we hear from Eliot Seguin in part 2 of his chat with Nik. Don't forget 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.

Sep 12, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. We bring all the latest commercial aviation news to you. Nik Codling brings us a wonderful interview with Wasabi Flight Test Pilot Elliot Seguin who's currently testing the Ampaire Hybrid Electric Aircraft. We share our thoughts how 9/11 has affected the aviation industry in the last 20 years. And Lt. Col Jeff shares his personal and first hand account of what it was like to be flying in the US through 9-11. If you want to see what we got up to earlier this year check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 Biplane Crashes into Water at Bournemouth Air Festival https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-58448700 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-58451074 https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2021-09-06/pilot-and-wingwalker-named-after-surviving-crash-at-bournemouth-air-show https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-09-05/huge-relief-as-two-rescued-from-bournemouth-air-festival-crash Ryanair Pulls Out of MAX 10 Negotiations with Boeing https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-ryanair-ready-wait-years-boeing-cut-max-price-says-oleary-2021-09-08/ Airbus A320-family deliveries pass 10,000 mark https://www.airway1.com/airbus-a320-reaches-10000-aircraft-delivered/ https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-a320-family-deliveries-pass-10000-mark/145363.article easyJet's new luggage policy explained as cabin bag rule 'confuses' passengers https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/easyjets-new-luggage-policy-explained-24936827 British Airways Reveals Special Blue A320neo Livery https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/british-airways-launches-sustainable-aviation-fuel-scheme https://simpleflying.com/better-world-british-airways-reveals-special-blue-a320neo-livery/ Tarmac works for Hong Kong's third runway completed, marking halfway point of HK$141.5 billion airport expansion https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/hong-kong-airport-third-runway-on-track-for-2022-opening/145373.article No deaths reported as small plane crashes in Provincetown Massachusetts https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-plane-crashes-488e176a69d38e860eab3c4ce3138ca1 https://www.wcvb.com/article/provincetown-airport-race-point-road-crash-hard-landing-six-hurt/37532594 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/injuries-reported-following-cape-air-cessna-402-accident-at-provincetown/145406.article British Airways to launch route from Southampton to Salzburg https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19567333.british-airways-launch-route-southampton-salzburg/ Italian stuntman flies aeroplane through two motorway tunnels https://www.redbull.com/no-no/tunnel-pass-dario-costa-catalca-turkey UK MOD Has Just Published a Sales Brochure With The First RAF Aircraft Up For Grabs Following Defence Review https://theaviationist.com/2021/09/09/desa-brochure/ https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1015447/DESA_Sales_Brochure_2021.pdf

Sep 7, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show a British airline makes the move to Airbus, a US airline makes its seats even smaller, and Virgin Atlantic make things all cosy on their A350's - Q the Patreon music! In the military, the UK sticks to its plan of retiring the venerable C-130 despite its great legacy, Qatar receives some new F-15s, the Nigerian Air Force operationalises its Super Tucanos and you too could own your own Air Force base in Canada. If you want to see what we got up to earlier in the year check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 British airline Jet2 picks Airbus over Boeing https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/09/01/br... Wireless IFE added to QantasLink passenger experience https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternat... British Airways Removes A380 From Schedule Until Late March 2022 https://simpleflying.com/british-airw... Education group plans for 2021 youth aviation event https://www.rdrnews.com/2021/08/26/ed... Virgin Atlantic introduces the Booth to Airbus A350 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/ne... Rolls-Royce 87,000 HP Gearbox Sets New World Record, Could Power an Entire City https://www.autoevolution.com/news/ro... Kazakhstan's SCAT Airlines adds first B737 MAX 9 https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/ne... United cancelled hundreds of flights after severe flooding at Newark Airport in the terminal, ramp, and baggage area https://www.businessinsider.com/unite... Porter Airlines introduces world's lightest seats https://onemileatatime.com/news/porte... 10 things that annoy us most after a holiday https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/what... Police catch pigeon at East Midlands Airport after 'extensive' chase https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/l... MILITARY After Afghanistan evacuation mission, UK air force still not reexamining plans to retire C-130 https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/... https://www.kcrg.com/2021/08/31/penta... Qatar receives first batch of US-made F-15 combat planes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8... Nigerian air force Super Tucanos ready to fight against ISIS, with US Air Force training https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/yo... Fancy Owning a WWII Canadian Air Force Base? https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-arti...

Sep 1, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's programme. In this week's show we learn of a surprise move from BA, we hear some horrifying news there are sub-standard bacon rolls on offer at Ryanair and there's more talk of a second runway at Gatwick. In the military Armando provides us an update on the situation in Afghanistan; the Boeing MQ-25 unmanned aircraft achieves another first; the UK Carrier Strike Group and the USS America are working together in the Pacific; and a pair of RAF F-4's make their way to Cotswolds for your viewing pleasure! If you want to see what we got up to in May check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 Air Lingus update from last week : https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/aer-lingus-delays-launch-of-manchester-us-flights-1.4655895 Update on the A380s from last week : https://simpleflying.com/qantas-a380-2022-recall/ British Airways planning a subsidiary to take over short-haul flights at Gatwick https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/08/26/british-airways-to-quit-gatwick-short-haul-but-a-new-airline-will-take-over/ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-gatwick-easyjet-flights-b1909241.html https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/08/27/british-airways-budget-airline-gatwick/ https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/ba-working-on-gatwick-short-haul-operation More bacoff than bacon!' Ryanair mocked for serving 'world's saddest' sandwich https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1481185/ryanair-news-latest-bacon-sandwich-update-horrified-airline-twitter-passenger Retired Flight Attendant Pushes Drink Cart To Honor Friends Who Died On 9/11 https://apnews.com/article/new-york-boston-31626e922564d536b3d38e5d9ed0cf71 Alitalia cancels all flights after October 15 as national airline closes for good https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/08/25/alitalia-cancels-all-flights-after-october-15-as-national-airline-closes-for-good South African Airways details relaunch plans due in 3Q21 https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/107216-south-african-airways-details-relaunch-plans-due-in-3q21 Ryanair to scrap all Northern Ireland flights, blaming passenger taxes and lack of Covid supports https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus/ryanair-to-scrap-all-northern-ireland-flights-blaming-passenger-taxes-and-lack-of-covid-supports-1.4655043 Aerosucre Boeing 737-200 Lands Safely After Cargo Door Opened In Air https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/267013 https://avherald.com/h?article=4ec19589&opt=0 London Gatwick Reignites 2nd Runway Plans After COVID Pause https://www.aircargoweek.com/gatwick-plans-to-utilise-northern-runway/ https://simpleflying.com/gatwick-second-runway-plans/ Delta Airlines imposes $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated staff https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58335109 https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/air-canada-introduces-mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policy-for-all-employees-and-new-hires-861910042.html https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/why-are-airlines-mandating-covid-19-vaccinations-for-crew/145228.article Redbird Pro Gives Pilots Proficiency Score https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2021-08-23/redbird-pro-gives-pilots-proficiency-score https://simulators.redbirdflight.com/products https://landing.redbirdflight.com/posts/introducing-redbird-pro York police drone collides with plane approaching Buttonville Airport, TSB investigating https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/08/20/york-police-drone-midair-collision-buttonville-airport/ https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cadors-screaq/rd.aspx?occdtefrom%3d2021-08-10%26occdteto%3d2021-08-19%26srchfldcd%3d6%26txt%3dC-GKWL%26srchtype%3d2%26rt%3dWS%26hypl%3dy%26cnum%3d2021O1096 American Airlines Cargo adds ground transportation service for US pets https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/american-airlines-cargo-adds-ground-transportation-service-for-us-pets/ Mission: Impossible request leads to Hollywood encounter https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-58305506 MILITARY Afghanistan Military Situation Update from Armando United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and USS America Expeditionary Strike Group Join Together for LSGE 21 Operations https://www.dvidshub.net/news/403672/united-kingdom-carrier-strike-group-and-uss-america-expeditionary-strike-group-join-together-lsge-21-operations Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Achieves Another First: Air-to-Air Refueling With An E-2D https://theaviationist.com/2021/08/19/mq-25-aar-e-2d/ Former RAF Phantom IIs XT597 and XT905 Arrive at Cotswold Airport https://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/former-raf-phantom-iis-xt597-and-xt905-arrive-at-cotswold-airport.html

Aug 22, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show one airline celebrates 75 years of cargo operations, an A330 doesn't want to take off & we take a look at the ultimate paper aeroplane ! In the military Armando shares his personal thoughts on the situation in Afghanistan and he takes some questions from the team and the chat room. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 : ANA's A380 Returns To The Skies For Second Honolulu Trip https://simpleflying.com/ana-a380-honolulu-return/ https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/korean-air-to-retire-a380s-in-five-years-747-8is-in-ten-ceo/145142.article Ryanair Branded 'Evil' For Barring Kiwi.com Passengers From Flights https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-branded-evil-for-barring-kiwi-com-passengers-from-flights/ British regulators clear Aer Lingus for UK-US flights https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/british-regulators-clear-aer-lingus-for-uk-us-flights-1.4644595 Alcohol, masks and duct tape in USA! https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/american-airlines-no-alcohol-until-2022/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/unruly-airline-passenger-fines-hit-million-year-amid/story?id=79522493 https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/08/18/airline-reminds-crews-to-not-tape-passengers/8188126002/ Teesside Airport to trial hydrogen vehicles https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/sustainability/teesside-airport-to-trial-hydrogen-vehicles.html British Airways Retires Its 2012 Olympic Flame Carrying A319 https://simpleflying.com/ba-olympic-flame-plane-retirement/ Avion Flight Training Centre opened at London Luton Airport https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/549134211/avion-flight-training-centre-opened-at-london-luton-airport Delta Cargo celebrates 75 years of flying freight https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/delta-cargo-celebrates-75-years-of-flying-freight/ Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Rejects Takeoff On Taxiway https://avherald.com/h?article=4ebc1eb6&opt=0 https://simpleflying.com/turkish-a330-taxiway-takeoff/ PowerUp 4.0 Motorized Paper Airplane Kit Is the Ultimate Childhood Throwback https://www.autoevolution.com/news/powerup-40-motorized-paper-airplane-kit-is-the-ultimate-childhood-throwback-167670.html

Aug 15, 2021

Join Matt, Nev and Captain Nick for this week's programme. In this week's show we learn about the unique way a passenger attempted to board their closed flight, A London(!) Airport shrugs off a base closure and insects ground three flights for the UK's Flag Carrier. In the military the US Air Force takes a stab at landing some A-10s and Dornier 328s on a public highway; the Luftwaffe wows crowds in Michigan with the A400M; and the Carolinas Aviation Museum gets a big boost from Defence-aerospace company Honeywell to reopen the museum in 2023 featuring Sully's legendary Airbus A320 that landed on the Hudson River in New York. Nev and Nick also tease a great interview that we're looking forward to share with you towards the end of September with Mike Wildeman from the 'Team Phoenix' project. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL East Midlands Airport passenger tried to board plane via luggage belt https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-58128985 London Southend operator shrugs off Ryanair decision to shut base https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/london-southend-operator-shrugs-off-ryanair-decision-to-shut-base/144989.article British Airways faces safety probe after three of its jets were grounded https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9877291/EXCLUSIVE-BA-faces-probe-three-jets-grounded-INSECT-INFESTATIONS-Heathrow.html Rolls-Royce engines to power 16 Airbus 330neos for German airline https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/rolls-royce-engines-power-16-5758113 Scotland's first electric-powered aircraft begins Orkney test flights https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-58177865 Review: British Airways' new Boeing 777-300ER first class suites https://www.executivetraveller.com/review-british-airways-new-boeing-777-300er-first-class-suites JetBlue Begins New York-to-London Direct Flights Starting at $202 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-11/jetblue-debuts-new-york-to-london-direct-flights-starting-at-202 Easyjet introduces uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/08/10/easyjet-introduces-uniforms-made-from-recycled-plastic-bottles/ Virgin Galactic to sell space flight tickets starting at $450,000 a seat https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/05/virgin-galactic-ticket-sales-space 75 Years Of Scandinavian Airline SAS https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2021/08/02/in-photos-75-years-of-scandinavian-airline-sas/?sh=3fd15d8a2003 MILITARY A-10C Thunderbolt IIs And C-146A Wolfhounds Conducted First Ever Highway Operations In The US https://theaviationist.com/2021/08/12/us-highway-operations/ Flight Demonstration by Luftwaffe's Air Transport Wing 62 Showcases A400M https://theaviationist.com/2021/08/11/a400m-tom-display/ Carolinas Aviation Museum to Reopen in 2023 http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/carolinas-aviation-museum-to-reopen-in-2023.html Comms for negotiating departure from a Naval Aircraft Carrier at Sea https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41917/veteran-s-3-viking-crewman-breaks-down-everything-happening-in-this-e-2-hawkeye-carrier-launch-video Video: https://youtu.be/L0oRHxi-tHw

Aug 10, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev and A320 Andy for this week's programme. In this week's show, there's a bit of unstable approach into Paro (to put it mildly!), Qatar are grounding some more of their A350s for inspection and EasyJet are feeling more confident about the passenger loads that they are expecting this year. In the military the RAF concludes 30 years of service with its Boeing E-3 Sentry, the RAAF codifies a new role for its C-27 Spartans after the recent Australian wildfires, and the UK Tempest Fighter program moves on to its next phase. We also take a look at Carlos and Nev's trip to the Old Buckenham Airshow last week. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 Viral video shows Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines Unstabilized Approach https://avherald.com/h?article=4eb4e975&opt=0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QqQwvoA4Q https://twitter.com/IndoPilot/status/1422841945257349125 https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/gm515#2860508a https://www.aviationnepal.com/worst-landing-by-boeing-737-300-pk-ygw-at-paro-airportvideo/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-MG_Intra_Asia_Airlines https://navigraph.com/home Which new green & amber list countries can you go to? https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-which-new-green-amber-list-countries-can-you-go-to/ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england Qatar Grounds More A350 Widebodies Over Fuselage Issues https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-08-05/qatar-grounds-more-a350-widebodies-over-fuselage-issues EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in review BY ANNIE RUSINOWSKI https://skiesmag.com/news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh-review/ Why easyJet Will Leave The Pandemic Stronger And Better https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-stronger-post-pandemic/ Australian athletes defend actions on controversial Japan Airline flight https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/olympics/olympics-2021-aussie-athletes-defend-actions-on-controversial-japan-airline-flight/news-story/6ba8fcded574b297489b59d5677df160 Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 returns to Heathrow with gear issues https://avherald.com/h?article=4eb429d1&opt=0 Four engined aircraft returning to service, British Airways' A380s will return to the skies Lufthansa plans to resume flights with Boeing 747-400 and A340-600 https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/08/04/british-airways-a380s-will-return-to-the-skies/ https://www.lufthansa-technik.com/press-releases/-/asset_publisher/Xix57wMv0mow/content/pm_ba380?_101_INSTANCE_Xix57wMv0mow_redirect=/press-releases/ https://twitter.com/LHTechnik/status/1422840920953827332 https://www.airway1.com/lufthansa-plans-to-resume-flights-with-boeing-747-400/ https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-withdraws-another-boeing-747-400-from-storage/ Flying solo, 19-year-old woman aims to set aviation record https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/flying-solo-19-year-old-woman-aims-set-aviation-record-2021-07-26/ 21,600 hours and four decades later, Air Malta's chief pilot retires https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/21600-hours-and-four-decades-later-air-maltas-chief-pilot-retires.891568 MILITARY RAF concludes 30 years of operations with Sentry fleet https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/raf-concludes-30-years-of-operations-with-sentry-fleet/144952.article The RAAF Redefines The Role Of The C-27J Spartan For Humanitarian Disaster Relief https://theaviationist.com/2021/07/29/the-raaf-c27j-spartan-role/ United Kingdom Signs Contract To Formally Start Tempest's Concept And Assessment Phase https://theaviationist.com/2021/08/02/tempest-contract/ Agricultural Aviation Celebrates 100th Anniversary https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2021-08-06/agricultural-aviation-celebrates-100th-anniversary

Aug 4, 2021

Join Crash Test Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show the Smithsonian gains a few dollars, a banner towing pilot tries his hand at a game of bridge, & we take a look at just who is the cleanest & safest airline in the world and Nev BA are in the top 10! In the military aH-60 black hawk makes an emergency landing, the USAF thanks a plane spotter, and the SU-75 has enormous wings. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 Don't forget 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator Great Britain Central Scenery & Skiathos Airport Announced; Twin Otter & Airbus A380 https://twinfinite.net/2021/07/microsoft-flight-simulator-uk-skiathos-twin-otter-a380/ Ryanair kicks off UK cabin crew recruitment drive https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/ryanair-kicks-off-uk-cabin-crew-recruitment-drive Airbus to base new A350 freighter 'predominantly' on -1000 variant https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-to-base-new-a350-freighter-predominantly-on-1000-variant/144826.article Teenage banner plane pilot makes safe emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City https://www.fox13news.com/news/small-plane-lands-on-bridge-near-ocean-city-new-jersey Smithsonian To Receive Historic $200 Million Donation From Jeff Bezos http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/smithsonian-to-receive-historic-200-million-donation-from-jeff-bezos.html LAX pilot spots another jet pack in the sky https://nypost.com/2021/07/29/lax-pilot-spots-another-weird-object-in-sky/ Cessna 408 SkyCourier Debuts at EAA AirVenture https://www.flyingmag.com/story/aircraft/cessna-debuts-408-skycourier/ Sleeping at the airport: American Airlines flight attendant, pilot unions complain about lack of hotel rooms https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/28/american-airlines-flight-attendant-union-summer-travel-complaint.html World's 20 best airlines are named by air safety website https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/27/air-safety-site-lists-20-best-airlines-in-the-world.html An airport pianist earned $60k in tips after a stranger posted his playing to Instagram https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/piano/airport-pianist-earns-60k-tip-strangers/ MILITARY U.S. Black Hawk helicopter makes emergency landing in downtown Bucharest https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41558/watch-this-black-hawk-clip-street-lights-during-emergency-landing-in-romanian-capital US Air Force Pilot Thanks British Man Who Guaranteed a Happy Landing https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/07/23/us-air-force-pilot-thanks-british-man-who-guaranteed-happy-landing.html Southampton City Council Backs Plans For Spitfire Monument http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/southampton-city-council-backs-plans-for-spitfire-monument.html Most Interesting Details In The Official Unveiling Of Russia's 'Checkmate' Fighter Jet https://theaviationist.com/2021/07/20/checkmate-unveiling/

Jul 25, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. It's a 'Round The World' special episode! We have not one but two guests who have flown and hold records for flying around the world solo in single engine aircraft. The first guest is Travis Ludlow. We've been talking about him in the last few episodes as he travelled around the globe. Next we have Shaesta who completed her round the world trip a few years ago. She now is the founder and President of Dreams Soar a non-profit focused on promoting aviation and STEM to young women. She's just about to launch an exciting new podcast of her own so stay tuned to find out more about that. Don't forget 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.

Jul 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show all Hail the Emirates boeing 777, a parent gets in trouble for changing a nappy, and we take a look at a Virgin in space! In the military, Davis Monthan Air Force base in Arizona gets some new missions; the Russians take a close up look at an American P-8 Poseidon; the Colombian Air Force gets some new planes, and lastly the Slovenian Air Force signs up for an all-electric trainer aircraft fleet. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 Cool drone footage of the An-225 taking off from Kiev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l65NY4-s23M Jet Blue proving its service to LHR from JFK https://www.aerotime.aero/28371-jetblue-airbus-a321lr-london-heathrow Ryanair Opens Recruitment Drive, Aims to Hire 2,000 Pilots For Expanding Fleet https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/07/14/ryanair-opens-recruitment-drive-aims-to-hire-2-000-pilots-for-expanding-fleet/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-07-09/ryanair-ceo-sings-praises-newly-delivered-max-8-200s Delta Air Lines Inc. was sued for more than $1 billion by one of its own pilots https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-14/delta-pilot-sues-airline-for-1-billion-claiming-stolen-crew-app Emirates B777 damaged by hail https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/emirates-airline/boeing-777-encounters-hail-strike-shortly-after-take-off-milan-malpensa/ https://avherald.com/h?article=4ea4639c&opt=0 Woman is duct-taped to her seat after trying to open plane door midflight, airline says https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/07/12/woman-restrained-on-american-airlines-flight/ https://nypost.com/2021/07/11/video-shows-woman-duct-taped-to-seat-after-trying-to-open-airplane-door-on-american-airlines-flight/ Mum told airline put her on no-fly list over nappy change https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/mum-told-airline-put-her-on-nofly-list-over-nappy-change/news-story/f5ffe21164218223b7c0b80a261753e6 Pittsburgh International Airport the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar energy https://www.environmentalleader.com/2021/07/pittsburgh-international-airport-is-the-first-in-the-world-to-be-completely-powered-by-natural-gas-and-solar/ Sir Richard Branson goes to space… or does he? https://earthsky.org/human-world/the-billionaire-space-race-and-the-karman-line/ Mass balloon launch takes to North Somerset skies from Bristol Airport https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/about-us/news-and-media/news-and-media-centre/2021/7/mass-balloon-launch-takes-to-north-somerset-skies-from-bristol-airport AAIB Reveals Cause of On-Stand Ba 787 Nose-Gear Incident https://www.key.aero/article/aaib-reveals-cause-stand-ba-787-nose-gear-incident https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ed9e3be90e0764d1be271a/AAIB_Special_Bulletin_S1-2021_G-ZBJB.pdf A350-900-XWB Tiny Bedrooms https://uk.news.yahoo.com/see-inside-tiny-hidden-bedrooms-120000902.html UK's largest aircraft seating test facility to open in Norfolk https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/business/mirus-hingham-aircraft-seating-test-facility-norfolk-expansion-8151906 Teen pilot Travis Ludlow youngest to fly solo around the world https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57641567 https://www.facebook.com/aroundtheworldsolo Commercial airlines rely on retired military pilots to fly their planes https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2021/07/15/air-program-seeks-to-interest-teens-in-aviation-amid-pilot-shortage https://www.1af.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2688887/100th-cap-cadet-earns-his-wings-a-new-af-auxiliary-milestone/ MILITARY Air Force to bring new rescue, attack missions to Davis-Monthan, retire oldest A-10s https://www.enidnews.com/news/vas_military_news/air-force-to-bring-new-rescue-attack-missions-to-davis-monthan-retire-oldest-a-10s/article_dbbba58c-dec4-11eb-acd0-e374fd518d11.html Russian Su-30 fighter jets buzzing a US Poseidon spy plane over the Black Sea as another NATO ship is 'tracked' by Putin's forces two weeks after HMS Defender stand-off https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9764413/Russian-fighter-jets-buzz-American-spy-plane-Black-Sea.html The Colombian Air Force received 2 new T-6C Texan II training aircraft https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/07/the-colombian-air-force-received-2-new-t-6c-texan-ii-training-aircraft/ Slovenian Army To Become The First Military Operator of An All-Electric Trainer https://theaviationist.com/2021/07/12/slovenian-army-pipistrel/

Jul 14, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show United show off a shiny new interior, a Ryanair passenger decides to try a different kind of seat on the plane and feels flushed, & one airline is selling tickets with fried chicken. In the Military, State Department's New Black Hawks In Afghanistan Could Prove Especially Important After Withdrawal and the Canberra Returns to the Sky. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 Updated details on the transair Flight 810 ditching that was breaking last Friday https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2021/07/how-boeing-737-pilots-survived-hawaii.html United touts new interior as upgrade for passengers https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/United-unveils-new-interior https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-united-airlines-boeing-737-max-8-new-signature-interior-2021-7?r=US&IR=T Evacuation of a Ryanair plane at Brussels Airport after a passenger boarded without documents and locked himself in the toilet https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/evacuation-of-a-ryanair-plane-at-brussels-airport-after-a-passenger-boarded-without-documents-and-locked-himself-in-the-toilet/ Rolls-Royce teams up with Jaguar Land Rover for electric plane world record bid https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/business/rolls-royce-teams-up-jaguar-5621217 FAA proposes $119K in additional fines as unruly behavior on flights skyrockets https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/faa-proposes-119k-fines-passengers-unruly-behavior-continues Gulf Air Flight GF215 Experiences Incident at Kuwait International Airport https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/07/07/gulf-air-flight-gf215-experiences-incident-at-kuwait-international-airport/ https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/straying-passengers-cause-chaos-after-gulf-air-a321-evacuation-in-kuwait/144460.article CAE, Volocopter Collaborate on eVTOL Pilot Training https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-08/cae-volocopter-collaborate-evtol-pilot-training Emirates simplifies arrivals and departures in Dubai with launch of Airport Ease and Airport Ease + https://ihaviationandtravel.com/2021/07/08/emirates-simplifies-arrivals-and-departures-in-dubai-with-launch-of-airport-ease-and-airport-ease/t FAA Releases Policy on Training in Experimental, Primary, and Limited Category Aircraft https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/07-08-2021-faa-releases-policy-on-training-in-experimental-primary-and-limited-category-aircraft?mkt_tok=OTEwLVNFVS0wNzMAAAF-JyKA6DksLlBzg5Zwoye3afttz9X70FQpdLCjaNZtyzLD6rJtyT-AiHmbKRPnfdiJR5VG973ZVpOM9pGKbaDontDK9a7oXBMB1kdhDBAQjMvL Pilatus Refines PC-24 with New Cabin, Avionics Features https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-07/pilatus-refines-pc-24-new-cabin-avionics-features Humanitarian Aircraft, Missions Highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-08-2021-humanitarian-aircraft-missions-highlighted-at-eaa-airventure-oshkosh-2021?mkt_tok=OTEwLVNFVS0wNzMAAAF-JyKA5xlb_XLkN8EksIzmiAXMVCJt9p1F6u1L3k9WziCqZcN9kcWY4ZbruZolSGoKi9lyaQ8LxqOQaZxeqaGVJS2glPnLd0NAakyigdI-OWNc Zimbabwean LCC Fastjet Starts Ticket Sales In Chicken Restaurants https://simpleflying.com/fastjet-chicken-restuarant-flight-tickets/ MILITARY State Department's New Black Hawks In Afghanistan Could Prove Especially Important After Withdrawal https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41404/state-departments-new-black-hawks-in-afghanistan-could-prove-especially-important-after-withdrawal Philippine military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued https://apnews.com/article/philippines-plane-crashes-ebfe276f195550702e9dc664facba50a Canberra Returns to the Sky https://www.facebook.com/temoraaviationmuseum/posts/4661721753857443 National Museum USAF to Open an Aircraft One Day Each Month http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/national-museum-usaf-to-open-an-aircraft-one-day-each-month-2.html

Jul 4, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show a 737 goes for a swim, United Airlines spends a few quid & a 82 year old is destined to head into space and there's more fails from the main stream media. In the military, the Colombian President's helicopter gets hit by small arms fire, the Pentagon still can't (or won't) explain UFO's, and the Swiss Air Force decides on the F-35 for its future fighter force. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 BOEING 737 CARGO PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING IN WATER OFF HONOLULU https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-737-cargo-plane-water-off-honolulu-cnbc-2021-07-02/ https://twitter.com/davidshepardson https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=810TA https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n810ta#2842c404 RYANAIR PASSENGER NUMBERS SOAR AS COVID VACCINE RESTORES TRAVEL CONFIDENCE https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/02/ryanair-passenger-numbers-soar-as-covid-vaccine-restores-travel-confidence UNITED AIRLINES' BIG AIRCRAFT ORDER HAS UPSIDES AND RISKS https://www.forbes.com/sites/benbaldanza/2021/07/01/united-airlines-big-aircraft-order-has-upsides-and-risks/?sh=2f2b07614db1 CONFUSING NOTAMS LED OVERRUN 747 CREW TO BELIEVE LONGER RUNWAY WAS UNAVAILABLE (UPDATE TO AN INVESTIGATION INTO A 747-400F OVERRUN IN 2018) https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/confusing-notams-led-overrun-747-crew-to-believe-longer-runway-was-unavailable/144397.article https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/sky-lease-747-wrecked-after-minor-factors-conspired-to-cause-halifax-overrun/144390.article ALPA CALLS ON FAA TO REQUIRE 'SECONDARY' COCKPIT BARRIERS https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/alpa-calls-on-faa-to-require-secondary-cockpit-barriers/144353.article AN AUTONOMOUS DRONE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE IN FORESTS USING OPTICAL SECTIONING ALGORITHM https://techxplore.com/news/2021-06-autonomous-drone-forests-optical-sectioning.html TRAILBLAZING FEMALE PILOT WILL GO TO SPACE AT AGE 82 WITH JEFF BEZOS https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/trailblazing-female-pilot-will-go-space-age-82-with-jeff-bezos-2021-07-01/ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/branson-aims-make-space-trip-july-11-ahead-bezos-2021-07-02/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/bransons-virgin-galactic-gets-faa-approval-fly-people-space-2021-06-25/ BOMBARDIER SNAGS 10-AIRCRAFT, $452M DEAL https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-01/bombardier-snags-10-aircraft-452m-deal PASSENGER ABOARD AA FLIGHT FROM CHARLOTTE TO SEATTLE DESCRIBES EMERGENCY LANDING AT CLT https://www.fox46.com/news/local-news/we-hear-this-huge-pop-passenger-aboard-aa-flight-from-charlotte-to-seattle-describes-emergency-landing-at-clt/ TAKE FLIGHT PAIR SET NEW UK COUNTY RECORD https://www.flyer.co.uk/take-flight-pair-set-new-uk-county-record/ CONVERTIBLE 'AIRCAR' VEHICLE CARRIES OUT FLIGHT BETWEEN SLOVAKIAN AIRPORTS https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/convertible-aircar-vehicle-carries-out-flight-between-slovakian-airports/144383.article AIR CANADA PREMIERED ODE TO CANADA SAFETY VIDEO https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2021/06/iconic-national-scenes-get-starring.html MILITARY COLOMBIA PRESIDENT IVÁN DUQUE'S HELICOPTER HIT BY GUNFIRE https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57619929 AN ETHIOPIAN AIR FORCE C-130 HAS BEEN SHOT DOWN BY A PARAMILITARY REBEL GROUP https://www.airlive.net/an-ethiopian-air-force-c-130-has-been-shot-down-by-a-paramilitary-rebel-group/?fbclid=IwAR0tI16B7UWk5_kkPNo3omAMm-p47OqoU3Q-Mo4Z0rFsB6QgDdD7Ygx3YQo PENTAGON REPORT SAYS UFOS CAN'T BE EXPLAINED, AND THIS ADMISSION IS A BIG DEAL https://theconversation.com/pentagon-report-says-ufos-cant-be-explained-and-this-admission-is-a-big-deal-161806 IT'S OFFICIAL NOW: SWITZERLAND HAS CHOSEN THE F-35 AS THE NEXT SWISS AIR FORCE FIGHTER https://theaviationist.com/2021/06/30/swiss-af-f-35-selected/ NORMAN CHAPMAN CELEBRATES HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY AT DUXFORD http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/norman-chapman-celebrates-his-100th-birthday-at-duxford.html

Jun 27, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show we go camping inside an airbus which has its very own tent, a Ryanair flight decides to save on weight & leaves some passengers behind & Southwest unveil a very special livery. In the military the US decide to get rid of some C130's in a downsizing mission, USAF F35's take off from the world's finest aircraft carrier & the USAF Signs a Contract For Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 AIRBUS DESIGNS INFLIGHT COVID QUARANTINE TENT https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-paxcase-inflight-quarantine-concept/index.html BRITISH AIRWAYS MIGHT ABANDON GATWICK, FOR HEATHROW, IF 80% SLOT USE RULES ARE REINSTATED https://www.airportwatch.org.uk/2021/06/british-airways-might-abandon-gatwick-for-heathrow-if-80-slot-use-rules-are-reinstated/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-leaving-gatwick/ https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/185/made RYANAIR 737 TAKES OFF FROM TOULOUSE LEAVING AROUND 50 PASSENGERS BEHIND https://www.airlive.net/incident-ryanair-boeing-737-takes-off-from-toulouse-leaving-around-fifty-passengers-behind/ https://www.ladepeche.fr/2021/06/19/comment-ryanair-a-pu-oublier-une-cinquantaine-de-passagers-a-laeroport-de-toulouse-blagnac-9617293.php?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&Echobox=1624118207-1#xtor=%5B%5BTT-PRINCIPAL%5D%5D AIRBUS A320 NEO CREWS TOLD TO STAY ALERT FOR ABNORMAL TAKE-OFF AIRSPEEDS https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a320neo-crews-told-to-stay-alert-for-abnormal-take-off-airspeeds/144277.article LOGANAIR RECIEVES £4 MILLION FROM TRANSPORT SCOTLAND https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/islands/3254779/loganair-receives-4million-from-transport-scotland-to-keep-lifeline-services-in-the-air-during-pandemic/ MALTA'S AIRHUB AIRLINES ADDS FIRST A340-300 https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/104858-maltas-airhub-airlines-adds-first-a340-300 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DEBUTS SPECIAL LIVERY https://simpleflying.com/southwest-fifty-years-celebration/ AMERICAN AIRLINES CANCELS HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS DUE TO LABOR SHORTAGES https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/20/business/american-airlines-flights-canceled-labor-shortages/index.html EMBRAER 'HOPEFUL' OF TURBOPROP LAUNCH IN 2022: COMMERCIAL AVIATION CHIEF https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/embraer-hopeful-of-turboprop-launch-in-2022-commercial-aviation-chief/144292.article LUFTHANSA REPLACES ITS SHORTEST ROUTE WITH A BUS SERVICE https://www.airliners.de/lufthansa-umstrittene-innerbayerische-route/60989 MILITARY AIR FORCE PLANS TO CUT 45 PLANES FROM ITS WORKHORSE C-130 FLEET, UPGRADE OTHERS https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/06/23/air-force-plans-cut-45-planes-its-workhorse-c-130-fleet-upgrade-others.html US WARPLANES FLY FIRST COMBAT MISSIONS OFF FOREIGN AIRCRAFT CARRIER SINCE WORLD WAR II https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/22/middleeast/us-fighter-jets-uk-aircraft-carrier-intl-hnk-ml-scli/index.html USAF SIGNS CONTRACT WITH ELECTRA FOR ULTRA-SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT https://interestingengineering.com/usaf-signs-contract-with-electra-for-ultra-short-takeoff-aircraft AIRVENTURE 2021 TO DISPLAY MODERN MILITARY AIRPOWER https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/06-24-2021-airventure-2021-to-display-modern-military-airpower?mkt_tok=OTEwLVNFVS0wNzMAAAF93r8TXp14_5SeBR-ff2a-eA5GJLgV25gxRyTBjjTnqTNqY8Yn1QQG8CBYC5jK8GIRMSAAjJM29U0nogcQo0MokaSALHaKUTfGL_QBOKYP_9oP A BATTLE OF BRITAIN HERO'S NEPHEW TOOK TO THE SKIES IN A HURRICANE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO HIS UNCLE WHO WAS SHOT DOWN AND KILLED https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/ww2-pilots-nephew-takes-to-skies-in-memory-of-hero-uncle-249536/

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 20, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. We were joined by special guest Rob from SkyDemon - Europe's favourite VFR flight planning software. In this week's show Ryanair gets Maxed out, a Boeing 787 bows down before staff at London Heathrow, and one airline gives you the chance to fly on the Queen of the skies to sunny ole Mallorca . In the military The USAF has a way to convert commercial grade Jet-A fuel to military grade JP-8, Numerous aircraft land in Morocco for an exercise, the US Marines explain that they "may have" shaken California awake, and we get a quick UK Warbird update. In the last one of this series, Captain Al talks to Matt about Weather Avoidance in the latest Plane Truths. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : QUEEN AWARDS INSPIRATIONAL PILOTS WITH MBE IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/queen-honours-world-first-horsham-airline-captain-3270783 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57445463 https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/queens-birthday-honours-inspirational-northamptonshire-pilot-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-aviation-3270341 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994908/Queen_s_Birthday_Honours_List_2021_-_Gov.uk_-_FINAL.docx.pdf https://twitter.com/flyingdisabled/status/1403616643494916096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://www.flyingdisabled.org.uk/biography/ RYANAIR'S FIRST 737 MAX LANDS AT DUBLIN AIRPORT https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-s-first-737-max-due-at-dublin-airport-1.4595141 https://www.flightradar24.com/47.08,-123.22/7 BA 787 DAMAGED IN NOSE-GEAR INCIDENT WHILE PARKED AT HEATHROW https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ba-787-damaged-in-nose-gear-incident-while-parked-at-heathrow/144221.article https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1405804165067067394 PARTIALLY BLIND JAPANESE NATIVE SHINJI MAEDA CAME TO THE U.S. TO BECOME AN AVIATOR. THEN HE TOURED THE WORLD. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/after-22000-miles-and-18-countries-he-landed-in-snohomish/?fbclid=IwAR2a0syz0lY4wbHi-VJHYNSv68ySz-f_j6HUshesDDuz8h14CgcVcDaDUgw CATHAY WORKING WITH AIRBUS ON SINGLE-PILOT SYSTEM FOR LONG-HAUL https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ LUFTHANSA TO FLY TOURISTS TO MALLORCA THIS SUMMER IN JUMBO JETS AND AIRBUS A350S IN RESPONSE TO A SURGE IN BOOKINGS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9684019/Lufthansa-fly-tourists-Mallorca-JUMBO-JETS-Airbus-A350s-response-bookings-surge.html AVGEEK ALERT! YOU CAN SOON SLEEP IN A BOEING 727 AT THIS AVIATION-THEMED HOTEL https://thepointsguy.com/news/aerotel-hoedspruit-boeing-727-vip-suite/ http://aviationphotographs.net/FrontierAirlines/Aircraft-B727/N7273F.html https://zephyrnet.com/boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-727-set-to-be-turned-into-luxury-hotel-experience https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/aerotel-plane-hotel-boeing-727-hoedspruit-limpopo-12-june-2021/ MILITARY UPDATE : CONTRACT AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT CRASH AT NELLIS AFB https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/ntsb-report-military-combat-plane-that-crashed-near-nellis-afb-had-wing-flap-issue/article_cdb63aba-cb00-11eb-800e-9bf833a00db2.html?block_id=994400 THE US AIR FORCE (USAF) RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED A PROCESS FOR CONVERTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE JET FUEL TO MILITARY-GRADE FUEL https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-demos-converting-commercial-grade-jet-fuel-into-military-fuel-for-agile-operations/144192.article SEVERAL U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING F-16S, C-130S, AND KC-135S HAVE DEPLOYED TO NORTHERN AFRICA FOR THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST EXERCISE, AFRICAN LION https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-planes-morocco-exercise-african-lion/ SONIC BOOM UPDATE IN SAN DIEGO https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41058/marine-corps-admits-the-origin-of-the-san-diego-skyquake-was-probably-them A UK WARBIRD AVIATION UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/a-supermarine-spitfire-super-saturday-at-north-weald.html SALLY B UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-17-sally-b-adopts-ads-b.html

Jun 14, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape) for this week's programme. In this week's show a passenger tries to take up piloting by attempting to break into the flight deck, the E190 gets special clearance into London City, and a 100 year old man logs some Sim time. In the military we have a lot of news from the US Air Force as the begin evaluating electric aircraft for medical ejaculation missions, they retire the last OC-135 treaty verification aircraft, and they abandon plans to replace their fleet of 757 (or C-32) VIP aircraft while the US Navy conducts the first air-to-air refuelling from an unmanned to a manned aircraft. Continuing on from last week, Armando talks to Lt. Col. Ivan Deroche of the 403rd Wing 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron about active storm reconnaissance or hurricane hunting in the WC130J. If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 DELTA AIR LINES FLIGHT DIVERTED TO NEW MEXICO AFTER PASSENGER TRIES TO BREACH COCKPIT https://www.reuters.com/world/us/delta-air-lines-flight-diverted-new-mexico-after-passenger-tries-breach-cockpit-2021-06-04/ https://news.yahoo.com/newly-released-video-inside-diverted-012958669.html EU COURTS HALT €550M AID TO AIRLINE CONDOR FOLLOWING RYANAIR CHALLENGE https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/eu-courts-halt-550m-aid-to-airline-condor-following-ryanair-challenge-1.4588481 INDUSTRY REACTION TO US-UK PLANS TO REOPEN TRAVEL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57390246 E190-E2 GAINS STEEP APPROACH CLEARANCE FOR LONDON CITY https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/airframer-news/e190-e2-gains-steep-approach-clearance-for-london-city.html https://www.airway1.com/helvetic-airways-will-debut-the-e190-e2-at-london-city-airport/ AIRSHIP MAKER SAYS PASSENGERS WILL CHOOSE COMFORT OVER SPEED AS INTERIOR IS REVEALED IN STUNNING IMAGES https://www.livescience.com/airlander-10-airship-interior-unveiled.html https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-06-07/airship-maker-says-passengers-will-chose-comfort-over-speed https://futureflight.aero/ HEROIC AIR PEACE EMPLOYEES FOIL BABY SMUGGLING PLOT https://simpleflying.com/air-peace-baby-smuggling/ UK LAUNCHES ACTION AGAINST RYANAIR AND BRITISH AIRWAYS OVER REFUNDS https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-launches-action-against-ryanair-ba-over-refunds-2021-06-09/ PORPOISING AND BOUNCED LANDING BADLY DAMAGED ATLAS AIR 767 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/porpoising-and-bounced-landing-badly-damaged-atlas-air-767/144096.article BRANSON MAY MAKE A LAST-DITCH EFFORT TO BEAT BEZOS INTO SPACE https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/06/will-sir-richard-come-out-of-the-blue-and-beat-bezos-into-space/ http://www.parabolicarc.com/2021/06/07/virgin-galactics-richard-branson-aims-to-fly-to-space-before-jeff-bezos/ TED'S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATES A LIFETIME IN AVIATION https://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/teds-100th-birthday-celebrates-a-lifetime-in-aviation-8019566 MILITARY U.S. AIR FORCE EVALUATES ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT FOR MEDEVAC MISSIONS https://defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-evaluates-electric-aircraft-for-medevac-missions/ THE NAVY'S NEW TANKER DRONE JUST REFUELED A SUPER HORNET FIGHTER JET FOR THE FIRST TIME https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/06/07/navys-new-tanker-drone-just-refueled-super-hornet-fighter-jet-first-time.html U.S. AIR FORCE RETIRES LAST OPEN SKIES AIRCRAFT https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-06-09/us-air-force-retires-last-open-skies-aircraft PENTAGON SHELVES PLANS FOR NEW AIR FORCE TWO https://www.defenseone.com/business/2021/06/pentagon-shelves-plans-new-air-force-two/174434/

Jun 8, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show Some airlines are going to ban alcohol "Oh Nooo", HiFly are sharpening up with a three blade concept & United airlines goes Boom & no thats nothing to do with the venga boys. In the military find out why the US Navy are swapping out F/A-18s for US Air Force F-16s and F-35s have a close call with a AW139 helicopter over Norwich! We've got a segment all about Hurricane Hunting from Armando and we've even got some airshow news! If you want to see what we got up to last month check out these highlights: https://youtu.be/KXASgGW2Wy8 George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 COVID-19: AIRLINES ADD CAPACITY AHEAD OF PORTUGAL CHANGE https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57353048 https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-condemns-uk-government-moving-portugal-from-green-to-amber-list-with-no-basis-in-science-or-public-health/?market=en AIRLINES BAN ALCOHOL DURING FLIGHTS FOLLOWING A SPIKE IN UNRULY PASSENGERS https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2021/06/01/airlines-ban-alcohol-during-flights-following-a-spike-in-unruly-passengers/?sh=2de9a8297aea https://www.newser.com/story/306923/yet-another-airline-pulls-back-on-the-booze.html https://onemileatatime.com/southwest-airlines-wont-serve-alcohol-air-rage/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/business/american-southwest-passengers-alcohol.html U.S. DOWNGRADES MEXICO'S AIR-SAFETY RATING https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-downgrade-mexicos-air-safety-rating-11621707887 https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=26142 https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/aviation/554977-faa-to-lower-mexico-aviation-safety-rating-report https://www.forbes.com/sites/benbaldanza/2021/05/27/what-mexicos-faa-category-two-designation-means-for-air-travel/?sh=3662eec64f0b AERION SUPERSONIC ABRUPTLY SHUTS DOWN AND BOOM TECHNOLOGY GETS UNITED AIRLINES ORDER WORTH $3 BILLION https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/21/aerion-supersonic-abruptly-shuts-down-citing-challenges-securing-capital/5208809001/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-03/united-bets-on-supersonic-future-with-3-billion-boom-jet-order HYDRAULICS AND LOCKS SCRUTINISED AFTER 757 FREIGHT DOOR OPENS DURING CLIMB https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/hydraulics-and-locks-scrutinised-after-757-freight-door-opens-during-climb/143943.article https://avherald.com/h?article=4e2fd449&opt=0 HI FLY A330 TO PERFORM FLIGHT TESTS WITH RADICAL THREE-BLADE WING-TIP CONCEPT https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/hi-fly-a330-to-perform-flight-tests-with-radical-three-blade-wing-tip-concept/143994.article NTSB BEGINS PROBE INTO FATAL CITATION ACCIDENT https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-06-01/ntsb-begins-probe-fatal-citation-accident https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20210529-0 LAMINAR RESEARCH PREVIEWS NEXT GENERATION OF X-PLANE TECHNOLOGY https://fselite.net/news/laminar-research-previews-next-generation-of-x-plane-technology/ AIRSHOW NEWS THE ROAR OF THE TYPHOON TO BE HEARD IN NORFOLK https://www.edp24.co.uk/things-to-do/days-out/old-buckenham-airshow-typhoon-8010780 NEW 'UNION JACK' COLOUR SCHEME FOR THE RAF TYPHOON DISPLAY TEAM https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2021/05/airshow-news-new-union-jack-colour-scheme-for-the-raf-typhoon-display-team/ THE GOODYEAR BLIMP RETURNS TO OSHKOSH https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/goodyear-blimp-returns-to-oshkosh/ SWANSONG DISPLAY FOR CRANFIELD'S JETSTREAM 31 FLYING CLASSROOM https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2021/06/airshow-news-swansong-display-for-cranfields-flying-classroom/ SNOWBIRDS COMING BACK TO LONDON'S SKIES FOR ANNUAL AIRSHOW https://london.ctvnews.ca/snowbirds-coming-back-to-london-s-skies-for-annual-airshow-1.5454409 PILOT IN NEAR MISS AT SHUTTLEWORTH AIR SHOW 'DISTRACTED BY PASSENGER https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57281632 https://www.airproxboard.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/Standard_content/Airprox_report_files/2020/Airprox%20Report%202020133.pdf MILITARY TO FILL A FIGHTER-JET GAP, THE US NAVY IS ABOUT TO GET SOME OF THE AIR FORCE'S F-16S https://www.businessinsider.com/navy-will-get-air-force-f16s-to-fill-fighter-gap-2021-6?fbclid=IwAR3h2x0Wb6mW1VyTqd9AktR4YU4O5sa42n5EWPSzVVfBnQQu5iX8q9RxhmA HELICOPTER REPORTS NEAR-MISS WITH FIGHTER JETS OVER NORWICH https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-57287432

May 31, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show a passenger knocks a flight attendants teeth out, Stansted spends 70 million pounds on its baggage system, & get your credit cards ready because we have the ultimate aviation addition to your home. In the military a Super Hercules Crew Receives The distinguished flying cross and, Air Medals for Daring Afghanistan Flight Under Fire, a contract fighter aircraft crashes near Las Vegas and Russia begins development of a new single engine Suhkoi fighter. Dick Knapinski from the Experimental Aircraft Association talks to us about EAAs larger mission and some of their efforts and projects they've taken on for the Aviation community last year and this year. Matt talks to Al about Medical Emergencies in the Plane Truths. George Lee Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZcH6hbU-FNNcOGErTMUFrYIQmX5NYI7 Don't forget 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 : ROUND-UP SAS HAS APPOINTED ANKO VAN DER WERFF TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS https://www.aircargonews.net/people/sas-names-new-president-and-chief-executive/ TALKS ON NEW BOEING JET PROGRAM CONFIRMED BY ROLLS-ROYCE https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/talks-on-new-boeing-jet-program-confirmed-by-rollsroyce-11620908726020.html COMMERCIAL RYANAIR SUBSIDIARY BUZZ B738 NEAR MINSK ON MAY 23RD 2021 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e7d7208&opt=0 https://twitter.com/RyanairPress https://www.airlive.net/breaking-belarusian-authorities-have-searched-passengers-of-lufthansa-lh1487-before-it-was-allowed-to-take-off/ https://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/ICAO-Council-agrees-to-pursue-fact-finding-investigation-into-Belarus-incident.aspx PASSENGER KNOCKED OUT FLIGHT ATTENDANT'S TEETH IN ALLEGED CLASH OVER MASKS https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/southwest-flight-teeth-fight-mask-b1854201.html https://www.kusi.com/harbor-police-id-passenger-accused-of-assaulting-flight-attendant/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/05/25/southwest-airlines-flight-attendant-loses-two-teeth-passenger-assault/7425193002/ BRITISH AIRWAYS DOUBLES GUARANTEED REWARD SEAT AVAILABILITY https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/28/british-airways-doubles-guaranteed-reward-seat-availability/ BREEZE AIRWAYS GETS AIRBORNE WITH FIRST FLIGHT FROM TAMPA TO CHARLESTON https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/breeze-airways-gets-airborne-with-first-flight-from-tampa-to-charleston/143934.article STANSTED AIRPORT UNVEILS £70 MILLION BAGGAGE SYSTEM https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/26/stansted-airport-unveils-70-million-baggage-system/ LUTON AIRPORT UNVEILS NEW DIGITAL SERVICES ACROSS TERMINAL https://airport-world.com/new-digital-services-and-revenue-management-system-to-boost-london-lutons-recovery/ https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/27/luton-airport-unveils-new-digital-services-across-terminal/ EMIRATES PLANE FLIES FROM MUMBAI TO DUBAI WITH JUST ONE PASSENGER https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/emirates-plane-flies-from-mumbai-to-dubai-with-just-one-passenger https://www.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-wins-record-8th-consecutive-best-airline-worldwide/ MH17 AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE VIEWED BY JUDGES AHEAD OF NEXT PHASE OF TRIAL https://www.reuters.com/world/mh17-aircraft-wreckage-viewed-by-judges-ahead-next-phase-trial-2021-05-26/ RETRO AMERICAN AIRLINES BAR CARTS FOR SALE https://onemileatatime.com/american-airlines-bar-carts/ BUCKINGHAMSHIRE TEEN PILOT IN SOLO ROUND-THE-WORLD RECORD BID https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57255440 MILITARY SUPER HERCULES CREW RECEIVES DFC, AIR MEDALS FOR DARING AFGHANISTAN FLIGHT UNDER FIRE https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/05/20/super-hercules-crew-receives-dfc-air-medals-daring-afghanistan-flight-under-fire.html PILOT DEAD AFTER MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN LAS VEGAS RESIDENTIAL AREA, AUTHORITIES SAY https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2021/05/24/military-aircraft-crashes-las-vegas-residential-area/7423558002/

May 23, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's aviation fun. Joining us also is special guest, Blades Aerobatic Team Pilot, Mike Ling MBE FRAeS! The Blades are a leading display team, world-famous for flying close-formation aerobatics to the highest level. The world's only aerobatic airline to fly passengers in formation, on their unforgettable flying experience days, in line with the same safety standards as your mainstream airline. Mike flies as Blade 3 and has been with the team since 2019. Mike previously flew over 2500 sorties with the RAF Red Arrows! You can find out everything you need about Mike and the Blades Display team here : https://theblades.com/ In this week's commercial news a AN26 decides to lose some weight, one airline is offering a private jet experience for nine pounds & we hear of one guy who really does pull out all the stops for a marriage proposal. In the military the Irish get an up close look at a USAF C-17 Globemaster and Armando tells us about training in the DC-3. Armando also talks to Dick Knapinski who is the Communications Director at EAA. Don't forget 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 AN26 NEAR BOR ON MAY 20TH 2021, DROPPED PROPELLER IN FLIGHT https://avherald.com/h?article=4e7b085a&opt=0 PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCE FOR UNDER £9 AS RYANAIR FLIES PLANE WITH 176 EMPTY SEATS https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-private-jet-flight-faro-stansted-b1849413.html?amp AIRLINE CREATES 'NAP PODS' FOR PASSENGERS WHO NEED TO SLEEP BEFORE THEIR FLIGHT https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/british-airways-nap-pods-sleep-flight/ U.S. AIRLINES MAY START WEIGHING PASSENGERS AT THE GATE https://viewfromthewing.com/u-s-airlines-may-start-weighing-passengers-at-the-gate/ BUSHTALK RADIO ADDS THOUSANDS OF AUDIO TOURS TO MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-bushtalk-radio RYANAIR SCORES FIRST WINS IN FIGHT OVER RIVALS' COVID AID https://www.dw.com/en/ryanair-wins-eu-legal-challenge-to-airline-state-aid/a-57585185 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-19/ryanair-scores-first-wins-in-eu-challenges-to-rivals-covid-aid?fbclid=IwAR08wYUSq0ypWhFK8R2C58lWMFx0PBPNkhrHuRCyuXnXBzPV4qoOKorZ96A A MAN SURPRISED HIS GIRLFRIEND WITH A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL WRITTEN IN THE SAND OF THE WORLD FAMOUS BARRA AIRPORT. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-57170601 MILITARY A MASSIVE US AIR FORCE JET WENT ON A DETOUR IN IRISH AIRSPACE - SO ITS PILOT COULD FLY OVER HIS HOMETOWN! https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/massive-air-force-jet-changes-24144886

May 16, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for an evening of aviation fun. In this week's show London Heathrow maybe diverting flights to save on the Q's , a Concorde has its nose moved & staying on the subject of noses a passenger receives a fine for blowing their nose on a blanket. And In the military this week Germany are set to replace their ageing P3s with P8's , a pilot wins an award for a very challenging landing & Armando brings us his take & roundup about the fourth coming EAA Air Venture. We were joined by Bob from the Air Accident Investigation Branch. Find out about the processes of how an aviation accident is investigated here in the UK. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning all about Squarks. Don't forget 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 BRITISH AIRWAYS TO TRIAL DIGITAL QUEUING SYSTEM AT HEATHROW https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-trial-digital-queuing-system-at-heathrow/ HEATHROW AIRPORT COULD DIVERT AIRCRAFT TO EASE CROWDING https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57091061 U.S. FAA TO REQUIRE STRENGTHENING KEY PART ON BOEING 777 ENGINE https://kfgo.com/2021/05/12/u-s-faa-to-require-strengthening-key-part-on-boeing-777-engine/ ACCIDENT: KEY LIME SW4 AND PRIVATE AIRCRAFT AT DENVER ON MAY 12TH 2021, MIDAIR COLLISION https://kfgo.com/2021/05/12/u-s-faa-to-require-strengthening-key-part-on-boeing-777-engine/ BRITISH AIRWAYS ADDS A PIECE OF AVGEEK MEMORABILIA TO THE CONCORDE ROOM AT HEATHROW https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ba-adds-concorde-nose-to-lounge/ MASKLESS JETBLUE AIRLINE PASSENGER WHO BLEW NOSE INTO BLANKET COPS $13,574 FINE https://www.traveller.com.au/maskless-jetblue-airline-passenger-who-blew-nose-into-blanket-cops-13574-fine-h1vsem MILITARY A-10 PILOT HONORED FOR LANDING HER WARTHOG WITHOUT WORKING LANDING GEAR, COCKPIT CANOPY https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/05/12/a-10-pilot-honored-for-landing-her-warthog-without-working-landing-gear-cockpit-canopy/ GERMANY SET TO REPLACE ITS P-3C ORION MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT WITH THE P-8A POSEIDON https://theaviationist.com/2021/05/10/p-8-germany/ AIR TRACTOR, L3HARRIS LAUNCH AT-802U SKY WARDEN LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/air-tractor-l3harris-launch-at-802u-sky-warden-light-attack-aircraft/143637.article EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH NEWS UPDATE https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/air-tractor-l3harris-launch-at-802u-sky-warden-light-attack-aircraft/143637.article

May 9, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for a show with a special focus on Urban Air Mobility. We were joined by Stéphane Fymat, Vice President and General Manager, Urban Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems at Honeywell who talked with us all about what Honeywell are doing in regards to the expanding UAM industry. In this week's show BA promo there new TV Ad, a woman gives birth to a baby on board a flight, and a 9 year old goes on an airport tour using the baggage belt. In the military Nine U.S. Marine Corps And Eight RAF F-35Bs Have Embarked On HMS Queen Elizabeth; Egypt signs contract with France to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets; and an Idaho Air National Guard A-10 Repainted in P-47 Thunderbolt Heritage Livery. In this week's Play Truth Matt talked to Captain Al about Pilot Insurance. Don't forget 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 TRAVEL RULES AND HIGH PRICES https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flights-fares-passengers-british-airways-easyjet-green-list-b1843070.html ZEROAVIA TEST AIRCRAFT FOR HYDROGEN PROPULSION SYSTEM DAMAGED IN 'OFF-AIRPORT LANDING' https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/hydrogen-powered-plane-crashes-during-test-flight-at-cranfield/?fbclid=IwAR0xrJnwQR63r9j8NC7wc01PtSpjIq4oldSs0fAFJIXakkHBT5npyNYtecQ https://www.aviationtoday.com/2021/05/04/zeroavia-test-aircraft-hydrogen-propulsion-system-damaged-off-airport-landing/ https://www.zeroavia.com/offairportlanding WITH HALO BUY, DIRECTIONAL EYES URBAN AIR MOBILITY OPS https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-05-05/halo-buy-directional-eyes-urban-air-mobility-ops BRITISH AIRWAYS' STAFF STAR IN AIRLINE'S NEW TV AD https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/british-airways-staff-star-in-airlines-new-tv-ad Link to the Video : https://youtu.be/NQIbrvWTPus BOEING TO OPEN MORE 737-800BCF CONVERSION LINES https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-05-05/boeing-open-more-737-800bcf-conversion-lines BOEING-BACKED START-UP WISK SIGNS FIRST DEAL TO OPERATE AIR TAXIS IN THE U.S. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/05/boeing-backed-start-up-wisk-inks-first-deal-to-operate-air-taxis-in-the-us.html AIRBUS ANNOUNCES DEATH OF CIVIL FLY-BY-WIRE PIONEER ZIEGLER https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-announces-death-of-civil-fly-by-wire-pioneer-ziegler/143610.article WOMAN WHO WAS UNAWARE OF PREGNANCY GIVES BIRTH ON FLIGHT https://people.com/human-interest/woman-gives-birth-on-flight-help-nurses-doctor-on-board/ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliabernice/video/6956692745721285894?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 https://www.tiktok.com/@alilia801/video/6958024825982029061 EXCESS BAGGAGE! BOY, 9, GOES FOR RIDE ON AIRPORT LUGGAGE BELT AFTER SNEAKING OFF FROM PARENTS https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9541699/Boy-9-goes-ride-airport-luggage-belt-sneaking-away-parents.html MILITARY NINE U.S. MARINE CORPS AND EIGHT RAF F-35BS HAVE EMBARKED ON HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH https://theaviationist.com/2021/05/03/f-35bs-hms-queen-elizabeth/ EGYPT SIGNS CONTRACT WITH FRANCE TO BUY 30 RAFALE FIGHTER JETS https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/102571/Egypt-signs-contract-with-France-to-buy-30-Rafale-fighter IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD A-10 REPAINTED IN P-47 THUNDERBOLT HERITAGE LIVERY http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/idaho-air-national-guard-paints-p-47-scheme-on-thunderbolt-ii.html IRAQ'S F-16 PROGRAM STALLS AFTER US CONTRACTORS EVACUATE BALAD AIR BASE, REPORT SAYS https://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/iraq-s-f-16-program-stalls-after-us-contractors-evacuate-balad-air-base-report-says-1.672349 THE AIR FORCE'S FIRST SKYBORG AUTONOMOUS DRONE PROTOTYPE MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/05/05/the-air-forces-first-skyborg-autonomous-drone-prototype-made-its-first-flight/

May 2, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and the podcasting legends that are Pilot Pip and Captain Al! In this week's show Airbus retires its first Beluga, One airline provides its toilet users with handless doors & a man is caught taking rather alot of young birds through JFK. In the military we find out about a sea fury crash, and Nev brings us an awesome Spitfire video. Captain Al chats with Matt on this week's The Plane Truth where we talk about the differences between learning to fly the Boeing and the Airbus! Nev took a well deserved Bacon Roll break at Solent Airport and took the opportunity to listen to that amazing Merlin engine in their 2-Seater Spitfire. You can find out all the information you need about grabbing an incredible flight experience here - https://www.boultbeeflightacademy.co.uk/# Don't forget 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 AIRBUS RETIRES THE WORLD'S FIRST BELUGA https://simpleflying.com/airbus-retires-the-worlds-first-beluga/ https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-parks-second-beluga-as-larger-xl-variant-takes-over/143549.article RYANAIR AND TRINITY COLLEGE LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL RESEARCH CENTRE https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0429/1212775-ryanair-trinity-clean-fuel-tie-up/ https://www.independent.ie/news/environment/ryanair-and-trinity-toexplore-flying-planes-on-alcohol-and-plant-based-fuel-40371086.html https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-donates-1-5m-to-tcd-for-research-on-sustainable-aviation-fuels-1.4551079 https://www.thesun.ie/news/6847837/ryanair-michael-o-leary-environmentalists-nutters/ https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-trinity-college-launch-saf-centre-ryanair-commits-to-12-5-saf-goal-by-2030/?market=ie LONDON CITY IS FIRST MAJOR AIRPORT CONTROLLED BY REMOTE DIGITAL TOWER https://www.nats.aero/news/london-city-is-first-major-airport-controlled-by-remote-digital-tower/ AIRBUS AND LHT TO DEVELOP A330 TEMPORARY PALLET-CARGO INTERIOR https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-and-lht-to-develop-a330-temporary-pallet-cargo-interior/143499.article THE HIGH COST OF NEW GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT MAY BE PRICING PILOTS OUT OF THE MARKET https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2021/04/28/prices-for-new-general-aviation-aircraft-may-be-pricing-pilots-out-of-the-market MIND THE BRIDGE! https://scramble.nl/civil-news/mind-the-bridge https://www.autoevolution.com/news/spotless-boeing-777-hits-jet-bridge-suffers-wing-damage-160002.html https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/brand-new-klm-boeing-777-collides-with-airbridge-during-push-back-procedure/ DELTA AIRLINES TO BECOME THE FIRST 5G-EQUIPPED GLOBAL AIRLINE https://finance.yahoo.com/news/delta-airlines-become-first-5g-145307716.html https://news.delta.com/how-deltas-work-apple-and-att-human-it-innovative FARADAIR NAMES FORMER BOEING FIGURE TINSETH TO LEAD HYBRID-AIRCRAFT ADVISORY BOARD https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/faradair-names-former-boeing-figure-tinseth-to-lead-hybrid-aircraft-advisory-board/143523.article MAN CAUGHT SMUGGLING 35 SONGBIRDS INTO J.F.K. AIRPORT https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/nyregion/smuggler-singing-birds.html ANA TO INSTALL HANDS-FREE TOILET DOOR HANDLES https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2021/04/28/ana-to-install-hands-free-toliet-door-handles/ https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2021/04/28/japenese-airline-ana-installs-worlds-first-hands-free-plane-lavatory-door/ ALASKA AIRLINES DEDICATES PLANE TO EQUITY IN EDUCATION WITH NEW LIVERY https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2021/04/26/alaska-airlines-dedicates-plane-to-equity.html MILITARY ASTRONAUT MICHAEL COLLINS HAS PASSED http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/the-san-diego-air-space-museum-remembers-michael-collins.html This is the link to the talk that Pip and Al mentioned when they were at Oshkosh : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYUmdeVYCQ4 That Buzz Aldrin incident : https://youtu.be/lw9azZmLxtw PILOTS UNHURT AFTER SKILFUL HANDLING OF EMERGENCY LANDING https://navywings.org.uk/sea-fury-t-20-update/?fbclid=IwAR0Ufv-LkdoXHUvv1QIAcDVqMITC05WJtasTbj2QdduTsheKPr2Q9S90sH0

Apr 25, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. Commercial & Military Aviation news, more from Captain Al with The Plane Truth and a whole lot of Aviation fun! In this week's show a rather large fight breaks out onboard an aircraft, we find out why its bad to be stressed while flying, and a member of the royal family goes for her sim check ride. In the military we find out about a TBM avenger that decided to go for a swim, V22 Osprey re-designs a helicopter landing pad, and the USAF deploys a major exercise force to Poland. Don't forget 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 CHINA AIRPORT PASSES HARTSFIELD-JACKSON AS WORLD'S BUSIEST IN PASSENGERS https://www.ajc.com/news/business/china-airport-passed-atlanta-as-worlds-busiest-in-passengers-in-2020/DZZ2RHDZHNALLJI44JGS7DHOTQ/ VIDEO SHOWS A WOMAN DRAGGED BY HAIR AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS PUNCHED DURING A MASS BRAWL ABOUT OVERHEAD LOCKERS https://www.businessinsider.com/watch-overhead-locker-row-triggers-airplane-passengers-brawl-2021-4?r=US&IR=T SEAT DESIGN GUIDANCE SOUGHT AFTER BA 787 PHONE FIRE https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/seat-design-guidance-sought-after-ba-787-phone-fire/143345.article NEW STUDY WARNS THAT PILOTS COULD BE UNDERESTIMATING RISK OF FLYING WHILE STRESSED https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/3072373/new-study-warns-that-pilots-could-be-underestimating-risk-of-flying-while-stressed/ LOUIS VUITTON CREATED A $39,000 BAG THAT LOOKS LIKE AN AIRPLANE https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/fashion/louis-vuitton-airplane-keepall-bag GIVING WILLS A RUN FOR HIS MONEY! KATE HOPS INTO FLIGHT SIMULATOR PILOT SEAT - AND FOLLOWS IN HER PARENTS' AND GRANDFATHER'S FOOTSTEPS - ON VISIT TO AIR CADETS WITH DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9495737/Kate-hops-flight-simulator-William-holds-handbag.html THIS WORKING AIRPLANE-BODIED RV WITH A FULL COCKPIT IS ON CRAIGSLIST FOR $28K https://www.thedrive.com/news/40157/this-working-airplane-bodied-rv-with-a-full-cockpit-is-on-craigslist-for-28k MILITARY A LOOK AT THE RECOVERY OF THE TBM AVENGER THAT DITCHED AT COCOA BEACH AIRSHOW https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/21/a-look-at-the-recovery-of-the-tbm-avenger-that-ditched-at-cocoa-beach-airshow/ USAF OSPREY RIPS UP HOSPITAL HELICOPTER PAD DURING TRAINING https://ukaviation.news/usaf-osprey-rips-up-hospital-helicopter-pad-during-training/ 9 CHINESE MILITARY PLANES INTRUDE INTO TAIWAN'S ADIZ https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4182612 USAF DEPLOYS MAJOR FIGHTER COMPONENT TO POLAND https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/20/usaf-deploys-poland/ AND FINALLY ... JACOB 'THE PILOT' NEWSON, 7, TAKES TO THE SKIES FOR FIRST FLYING LESSON https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/people/jacob-the-pilot-newson-7-takes-to-the-skies-for-first-flying-lesson-3207591

Apr 18, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. They're joined by special guests Ian and Jason from the AvTalk Podcast from Flightradar24. Every avgeek has used Flightradar24 but did you know they've got a great podcast?! We spoke to the hosts Ian & Jason and got to know a little bit about their stories. There was also our usual round up of Commercial and Military stories that peaked our interest this week and Captain Al chatted with Matt about transitioning from First officer to becoming a Captain. Don't forget 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 SALE OF FLYBE COMPLETED https://www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/regional-airline-flybe-reborn-assets-20385159 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION PLANS APPROVED https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19223841.southampton-airport-runway-plans-approved-three-days-debate/ LATAM BRAZIL TO REPLACE AIRBUS A350 FEET WITH CHILEAN BOEING 787 https://www.aerotime.aero/27649-latam-brazil-to-replace-airbus-a350-fleet-with-boeing-787 https://newsroom.aviator.aero/skyworks-offers-17-aircraft-for-sale-via-public-auction/ NEW LOW-COST CARRIER TO OFFER $19 ONE WAY FLIGHTS https://skiesmag.com/news/new-low-cost-carrier-avelo-airlines-serve-western-us/ https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/andrew-levys-low-cost-avelo-airlines-hits-the-ground-running/143244.article BRITISH AIRWAYS CEO, SEAN DOYLE, REAFFIRMS PLANS TO RETURN A380 TO SERVICE https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-airbus-a380-return-plans/ https://simpleflying.com/3-lufthansa-a380s-frankfurt/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-14/qantas-expects-all-of-its-airbus-a380-superjumbos-to-fly-again https://samchui.com/2021/04/15/exclusive-interview-with-qatar-airways-group-ceo-h-e-akbar-al-baker SOUTH AFRICA'S NEWEST AIRLINE, LIFT, LAUNCHES DOG-FRIENDLY FLIGHTS https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/lift-launches-dog-friendly-flights-7c5aad3e-80bf-42b3-9a63-51693b8da67c https://www.lift.co.za/LIFT-Extras/travelling-with-small-dogs https://www.lift.co.za/LIFT-Extras/travelling-with-small-dogs#dogfriendlyschedule AIRBUS' BELUGA SUPER-TRANSPORTER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT FROM BROUGHTON USING FUEL MADE PARTLY FROM COOKING OIL http://www.deeside.com/airbus-beluga-super-transporter-makes-first-flight-from-broughton-using-fuel-made-partly-from-cooking-oil/ COULSON AVIATION'S NEWEST HELITANKER TAKES FLIGHT https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/coulson-aviations-newest-helitanker-takes-flight/ https://verticalmag.com/features/coulson-cu-47-fire-fight/ https://fireaviation.com/2021/02/25/coulson-pilots-in-chile-are-aided-by-translators-in-the-cockpits/ https://fireaviation.com/2020/11/19/video-of-3000-gallon-drop-from-ch-47-chinook/ https://www.coulsonaviationusa.com/fleet DISCOVER THE EXPERIENCE OF FLYING FIRST WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS' FINEST DISHES https://feastbox.co.uk/collections/british-airways PRIVATE PILOT OFFERS FREE RIDE TO FAMILY KICKED-OFF OF SOUTHWEST FLIGHT OVER FACE MASK https://nypost.com/2021/04/09/private-pilot-offers-free-ride-to-family-kicked-off-flight-over-mask/ MILITARY NIGERIA TO RECEIVE SIX SUPER TUCANOS COMBAT AIRCRAFT IN MID-JULY https://www.channelstv.com/2021/04/13/nigeria-to-receive-six-super-tucanos-combat-aircraft-in-mid-july-presidency/ UKRAINE TURNS TO WEST FOR FIGHTERS; PLANS TO DROP MIG FLEET https://breakingdefense.com/2021/04/ukraine-turns-to-west-for-fighters-plans-to-drop-mig-fleet/ WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA AIRSHOW UPDATE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/warbirds-over-wanaka-airshow-update.html CAF INAUGURATES THE HENRY B. TIPPIE NATIONAL AVIATION EDUCATION CENTRE http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/warbird-collections/commemorative-air-force-news/caf-inaugurates-the-henry-b-tippie-national-aviation-education-center.html

Apr 11, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's programme. They're joined by special guest Michele from the fantastic website Turning Left for Less. Michele has over two decades of experience in the travel industry and her passion is brining everyone tips and tricks to help indulge in luxury travel for less. Check out her website at: https://www.turningleftforless.com. In this week's show not one but two aircraft land at the wrong airport, London Gatwick airport ramp up drop off fee's & Singapore Airlines brings out the posh seats on their 737's. In the military the F15EX finally gets named, the Israeli air force debuts its new spy aircraft and Italian Eurofighter Typhoons Scramble To Intercept a US-Registered Beech King Air. We also pay our respects to the news of the sad passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Don't forget 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. Michele's Social Media links are : Website: https://www.turningleftforless.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/turningleftfor - @turningleftfor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningleftforless/ - @turningleftforless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningleftforless/ - @turningleftforless YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYCxVhcegIEBcywYojJqfeQ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL SINGAPORE AIRLINES NEW B737 BUSINESS CLASS https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/singapore-airlines-boeing-737-business-class FURIOUS BRITS 'TURNED AWAY' FROM RYANAIR FLIGHT TO SPAIN AMID TRAVEL CONFUSION CAUSED BY BREXIT AND COVID https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/furious-brits-turned-away-ryanair-5267203 Explanation of terms and conditions from: https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/help-centre/ryanair-uk-terms-and-conditions0 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements BRITISH AIRWAYS CITYFLYER TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO JERSEY AND GIBRALTAR https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2021/04/08/british-airways-cityflyer-to-launch-flights-to-jersey-and-gibraltar/ ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES B737 LANDS AT WRONG AIRPORT https://onemileatatime.com/ethiopian-airlines-737-lands-wrong-airport/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/iFlyafrica/permalink/10157961493538015/ https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/249459 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e56f087&opt=0 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e56f1a6&opt=0 UNITED AIRLINES PLANS TO HIRE AND TRAIN 5,000 PILOTS, INCLUDING SOME WITH NO FLYING EXPERIENCE https://www.seattletimes.com/business/united-seeks-to-build-its-own-diverse-pipeline-of-pilots/ https://unitedaviate.com/aviate-program-career-paths/united-aviate-academy/admissions-program-details More details on the programme can be found here : https://unitedaviate.com/aviate-program-career-paths/united-aviate-academy/admissions-program-details GATWICK AIRPORT VISITORS FACE NEW VEHICLE DROP-OFF CHARGE AT SOUTH TERMINAL FROM NEXT WEEK https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-visitors-face-new-20335308 https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/picking-up-dropping-off/ Details on the charges can be found here : https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/picking-up-dropping-off/ AIRBUS SWITCHING A320NEO FAMILY FROM MECHANICAL TO ELECTRONIC RUDDER CONTROL https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-switching-a320neo-family-from-mechanical-to-electronic-rudder-control/143203.article JAPAN AIRLINES RETIRES PRATT & WHITNEY ENGINE-POWERED BOEING 777 AIRCRAFT https://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/japan-airlines-boeing-777-retire/ AND FINALLY, THE MAN RECREATING AIRPLANE MEALS TO GET THROUGH LOCKDOWN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airplane-food-lockdown/index.html Pictures from this story were from : https://www.instagram.com/flysoplane/ US AIR FORCE'S NEW F-15EX FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FINALLY HAS A NAME https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-reveals-name-of-its-newest-fighter-aircraft-2021-4 ISRAELI AIR FORCE DEBUTS NEW SPY AIRCRAFT https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-05/Israeli-air-force-debuts-new-spy-aircraft-military-ZcI87xSiXK/index.html US NAVY PLACES ORDER FOR MORE 11 ADDITIONAL BOEING P-8A POSEIDON SUBMARINE HUNTERS AIRCRAFT TO PATROL THE GLOBE https://en.aviation-report.com/us-navy-places-order-for-more-11-additional-boeing-p8-poseidon-submarine-hunters-aircraft/ ITALIAN EUROFIGHTER TYPHOONS SCRAMBLE TO INTERCEPT US-REGISTERED BEECH KING AIR DURING COMLOSS INCIDENT https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/04/italian-eurofighter-typhoons-scramble-to-intercept-us-registered-beech-king-air-during-comloss-incident/ TÜRK YILDIZLARI OR "TURKISH STARS" THE NF-5 DEMONSTRATION TEAM https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/tuerk-y-ld-zlar-nf-5-accident?fbclid=IwAR3uBuEvBE53_s6qIfqzs2QACWC6SUJbQH9vLzQpl6klfL5gRuoQgV86so4

Apr 4, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and a virtual Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show Ryanair spend some money on a new Sim, one airline performs an over 20 hour flight, and another airline has a wedding in the sky. In the military this week NATO Interceptors are Scrambled 10 Times In 6 Hours, the RAF are Set To Retire Older Typhoons, Chinooks, and the Future RAF will mix crewed fighters, UAVs and swarming drones. In this week's Plane Truth Captain Al talks to Matt about Cabin Temperatures. Don't forget 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 INDONESIA RECOVERED COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER OF CRASHED SRIWIJAYA AIR BOEING 737 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-crash/indonesia-recovers-cockpit-voice-recorder-of-crashed-sriwijaya-air-jet-idINKBN2BN062 https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/accidents-ntsb/sriwijaya-air-cvr-recovered/ RYANAIR PURCHASE A SECOND B737 MAX SIMULATOR IN PREPARATION FOR PILOT TRAINING https://aviationvoice.com/ryanair-purchases-a-new-boeing-737-max-simulator-202103311214/ 737 MAX 8200 RECEIVES FAA CERTIFICATION https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-idUSKBN2BN3NT https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/boeing-737-max-re-certificaton-likely-to-slide-into-2020-ryanair-model-faces-new-design-issue/ BRITISH AIRWAYS NAMED SECOND BIGGEST CLIMATE POLLUTER https://airqualitynews.com/2021/03/29/british-airways-named-second-biggest-climate-polluter/ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complying-with-the-uk-ets-as-an-aircraft-operator https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1265/schedule/1/made BRITISH AIRWAYS BACKS ZEROAVIA'S PLAN FOR HYDROGEN AIRLINER https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-03-31/british-airways-backs-zeroavias-plan-hydrogen-airliner https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/ba-backs-zeroavia-as-it-eyes-hydrogen-power-for-future-short-haul-fleet/143117.article DRONAMICS LAUNCHES DRONE-BASED CARGO AIRLINE https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/dronamics-launches-drone-based-cargo-airline/ COMLUX SETS WORLD RECORD! https://www.airlive.net/a-comlux-boeing-787-business-jet-operated-a-20-hour-flight-from-seoul-to-buenos-aires/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/comlux_boeing-airbus-welcome-activity-6765589034824671232-_jeL SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT RUNWAY DECISION PUT BACK AFTER REJECTION https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-hampshire-56541494?__twitter_impression=true THIS AIRLINE SEAT CAN BE BOTH PREMIUM ECONOMY AND BUSINESS CLASS https://simpleflying.com/gamechanging-this-airline-seat-can-be-both-premium-economy-and-business-class/?utm_source=Bibblio https://www.butterflyseating.com/ TEXTRON AVIATION DELIVERS 1,000TH CITATION 560XL TWINJET https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-03-31/textron-aviation-delivers-1000th-citation-560xl-twinjet WEDDINGS IN THE SKIES https://simpleflying.com/southwest-airlines-pilot-married/ https://twitter.com/emirates/status/1377275055302877185 RYANAIR BOEING 737 ROLLS INTO FUEL TANKER AT MALTA AIRPORT https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-737-fuel-tanker-roll/ MILITARY US ARMY ENTERS FINAL PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT BEFORE KICKING OFF FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT PROGRAM https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/03/31/us-army-enters-final-phase-of-development-before-kicking-off-future-long-range-assault-aircraft-program/ FUTURE RAF WILL MIX CREWED FIGHTERS, UAVS AND SWARMING DRONES https://www.airforce-technology.com/features/future-raf-will-mix-crewed-fighters-uavs-and-swarming-drones-cds/ NATO INTERCEPTORS SCRAMBLED 10 TIMES IN 6 HOURS TO SHADOW RUSSIAN BOMBERS AND FIGHTERS NEAR ALLIANCE AIRSPACE https://theaviationist.com/2021/03/30/nato-interceptors-scrambled-10-times-in-6-hours-to-shadow-russian-bombers-and-fighters-near-alliance-airspace/ RAF SET TO RETIRE OLDER TYPHOONS, CHINOOKS AND OTHER TYPES FOLLOWING THE DEFENCE REVIEW https://theaviationist.com/2021/03/27/raf-set-to-retire-older-typhoons-chinooks-and-other-types-following-the-defence-review-heres-our-analysis/ RAAF'S CENTENARY FLYPAST IN CANBERRA https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/03/in-pictures-raafs-centenary-flypast-in-canberra/ https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/03/canberras-raaf-100-flypast-every-time-of-every-aircraft/ https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/queen-elizabeth-makes-surprise-appearance-at-raaf-centenary-20210331-p57fo3.html

Mar 28, 2021

Join Armando, Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's programme. In this week's show fights break out on a United Airlines flight and it's nothing to do with Brian Coleman, one airline receives a 5 Star Covid rating and a certain airline sells rather a lot of airline meals. In the military, lots of planes are falling apart all over the sky with pilots ejecting left right & centre , and a F35 shoots itself in the foot, and Cambridge's Marshall Aerospace is expecting some changes in the near future regarding its C-130J contracts. In the Plane Truths we're learning about Plane Evacuations and it's the final part in our series where Captain Nick talks to George Lee MBE about his incredible career. Don't forget 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 AUSTRALIA AMENDS BIO SECURITY LAWS FOR TRAVEL BUBBLE WITH NEW ZEALAND https://samchui.com/2021/03/25/australia-lifts-ban-on-travel-to-new-zealand/#.YFw1byXfUlR https://www.traveldailymedia.com/new-zealand-not-yet-ready-for-two-way-travel-bubble/ https://simpleflying.com/australians-visit-new-zealand/ https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/364/regulation/13/made https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/364/made https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/document/46428/pdf https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56493002 RYANAIR PLEDGES 2300 FLIGHTS A WEEK FROM BRITAIN TO EUROPE DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS https://www.aviationpros.com/airlines/news/21215863/ryanair-pledges-2300-flights-a-week-during-the-summer-holidays BRITISH AIRWAYS MULLS SALE OF HQ DUE TO WORK-FROM-HOME OPERATIONS https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/101751-british-airways-mulls-sale-of-hq-due-to-homeworking https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-18/british-airways-weighs-sale-of-headquarters-in-hybrid-work-push HOUSE PANEL OKS BILLS TO FIX NOTAMS AND EXPEDITE PROJECTS https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-03-25/house-panel-oks-bills-fix-notams-expedite-projects NEW FIRE-SIMULATING TOOL COULD IMPROVE IN-FLIGHT FIRE SAFETY https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/03/new-fire-simulating-tool-could-improve-flight-fire-safety https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/nios-nft032421.php http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/tc21-8.pdf TWO WOMEN START MASSIVE BRAWL ON AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT FROM LOS ANGELES TO PHOENIX AFTER ARGUING ABOUT WHO WOULD GET TO DEPLANE FIRST https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9395095 UNITED AIRLINES WILL SHARE PASSENGER FEEDBACK DIRECTLY WITH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS https://onemileatatime.com/united-airlines-customer-feedback-program/ https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-flight-attendant-feedback/ JAPAN AIRLINES IS CERTIFIED WITH 5-STAR SKYTRAX COVID-19 AIRLINE SAFETY RATING https://skytraxratings.com/japan-airlines-is-certified-with-the-5-star-covid-19-airline-safety-rating ANA SELLS $1.8 MILLION IN HOME DELIVERED AIRLINE MEALS https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/03/23/ana-sells-1-8-million-in-home-delivered-airline-meals/ https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/03/26/british-airways-first-class-meal-box-feast-box/ EMIRATES CREW SAVE LIFE OF UNCONSCIOUS PASSENGER ON DUBAI-CHENNAI FLIGHT https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/20210320/emirates-crew-save-life-of-unconscious-passenger-on-dubai-chennai-flight https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6778544503868469248/ MILITARY A ROYAL NAVY HAWK T1 JET HAS CRASHED IN WOODLAND IN CORNWALL https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-56521380 https://www.reuters.com/article/taiwan-defence/taiwan-loses-two-fighter-jets-in-apparent-collision-third-such-crash-in-six-months-idUSL1N2LK0HN https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39903/three-killed-in-abnormal-ejection-from-tu-22m3-bomber-at-russian-airbase MARINE F-35B DAMAGED WHEN AMMUNITION ROUND EXPLODED AS IT LEFT THE GAU-22 GUN POD UNDER THE FUSELAGE https://theaviationist.com/2021/03/24/marine-f-35b-damaged-when-ammunition-round-exploded-as-it-left-the-gau-22-gun-pod-under-the-fuselage/ MARSHALL EXPECTS STRONG DEMAND FOR SURPLUS UK HERCULES https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/marshall-expects-strong-demand-for-surplus-uk-hercules/143003.article

Mar 21, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for an avtastic start to your weekend! If you didn't get to see our Women in Aviation Special take a look here: https://youtu.be/fyrm1oST95U​ . In this week's show the lasers are back attacking pilots, a flight deck crew has a fight with cabin crew over a toilet, and an airline buys up some old BA 747 sims. In the military there maybe a new fighter in the works for 2029 , a new F15EX gets delivered and a Italian Navy's First Female Strike Fighter Pilot Earns her Wings of Gold. Captain Al talks with Matt about Callsigns in the latest Plane Truths and in the penultimate part of Captain Nick's chat with George Lee MBE we learn about flying with the famous Mr Sato of the Japanese Glider manufacturer, Baron Hilton of the Hilton family and about earning his prestigious 1000km gliding award. Don't forget 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 LASER ATTACK FORCES VIRGIN ATLANTIC BOEING 787 DREAMLINER DIVERSION https://simpleflying.com/laser-attack-virgin-atlantic/ https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/virgin-atlantic-flight-returns-heathrow-20186871 RYANAIR ADDS COVID-19 TRAVEL WALLET TO MOBILE APP https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2021/03/ryanair-adds-covid-19-travel-wallet-to-mobile-app/ BRITISH AIRWAYS APP BASED COVID PASSPORT UPDATE https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/british-airways-vaccine-passport-what-bas-plans-for-its-verifly-travel-pass-app-could-include-and-how-will-it-work-3166649 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56392570 https://findbiometrics.com/british-airways-extends-verifly-service-all-international-flights-uk-021909/ CHINA'S DONGHAI AIRLINES SUSPENDS PILOT AND MALE ATTENDANT AFTER ALLEGED FIGHT MID-FLIGHT OVER A TOILET INCIDENT https://www.asiaone.com/china/pilot-flight-attendant-chinese-airline-grounded-after-fight-over-toilet-ended-broken-arm-and https://www.scmp.com/culture/article/3124544/chinas-donghai-airlines-suspends-pilot-and-male-attendant-after-allegedly AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC BUYS BOEING 747 SIMULATOR FROM BRITISH AIRWAYS https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/air-atlanta-icelandic-buys-boeing-747-simulator-from-british-airways/142889.article COMING SOON: AN ALL PREMIUM ECONOMY AIRBUS A350 STARTUP AIRLINE: PRAGUSA.ONE https://simpleflying.com/coming-soon-an-all-premium-economy-airbus-a350-startup-airline/ SERIAL STOWAWAY MARILYN HARTMAN ARRESTED YET AGAIN, AT CHICAGO'S O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/serial-stowaway-marilyn-hartman-b1817690.html https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/airplane-mode/serial-stowaway-marilyn-hartman-arrested-again-chicago-airport-n839521 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-stowaway-marilyn-hartman-arrested-at-chicagos-ohare-international-airport/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/serial-stowaway-history-sneaking-flights-arrested-chicago-o-hare-n1261329 JAPAN AIRLINES SET TO STOP ISSUING PAPER FLIGHT TIMETABLE BOOKS https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-paper-flight-timetables/ AIRLINE RETURNS LOST BUZZ LIGHTYEAR IN REAL-LIFE TOY STORY https://www.boredpanda.com/southwest-airlines-buzz-lightyear-toy-return/ https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/airline-returns-lost-buzz-lightyear-134135907.html https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10159660446443949 MILITARY ITALIAN NAVY'S FIRST FEMALE STRIKE FIGHTER PILOT EARNS WINGS OF GOLD AFTER TRAINING WITH VT-9 AT NAS MERIDIAN https://theaviationist.com/2021/03/15/italian-navys-first-female-strike-fighter-pilot-earns-wings-of-gold-after-training-with-vt-9-at-nas-meridian/ CONTRACT NOTICE HINTS US COULD FIELD A NEW FIGHTER BY 2029 https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/us-air-force-new-fighter/ AIR FORCE RECEIVES FIRST F-15EX https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2534008/air-force-receives-first-f-15ex/ KAZAKHSTAN: FOUR KILLED AS MILITARY TRANSPORT PLANE CRASHES https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/13/aircraft-crashes-while-landing-at-kazakhstans-almaty-airport

Mar 14, 2021

Hello and welcome to the Plane Talking UK Women in Aviation Special!! To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March, we're going live with a special episode, celebrating inspiring Women in Aviation! Join Dr. Steph - Commercial Pilot and Co-Host of Airline Pilot Guy Podcast, Megan Carrion - Passenger and Passionate Advocator for Equality, Jodi Rueger - Airshow Pilot, Commercial Pilot and Aerobatic Instructor and Ariel Tweto - Bush Pilot and Star of Flying Wild Alaska for the evening as they talk about their experiences and introduce you to some truly inspiring women from all around the world. Don't forget 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. This week we forego the traditional show format and we're hearing from some amazing women from all sectors of aviation! We do still have some news but in order to get to know some of these women and their accomplishments & work, we'll have more of a roundtable show. Your Hosts: Ariel Tweto: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arieltweto44 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArielTweto / https://twitter.com/EskimoInAfrica Web: https://www.poppingbubbles.org/ Jodi Rueger: https://www.jraero.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jodiruegerairshows Dr. Steph Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrStephPlum / https://twitter.com/apgcrew Airline Pilot Guy Podcast: http://airlinepilotguy.com/ Megan Carrion To get in touch with Megan contact the show podcast@planetalkinguk.com Guest Kathy Mexted: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kascribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyMextedWritingandPhotography Web: https://www.kathymexted.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-mexted-b1998318/ Book: Australian Women Pilots: Amazing true stories of women in the air: https://www.amazon.com/Australian-Women-Pilots-Amazing-stories-ebook/dp/B08MVNNDN9 Show notes Ellie Carter Twitter: https://twitter.com/dragongirl94 Doris Harakay Works at GE for 70 Years! https://blog.geaviation.com/people/the-skys-the-limit-70-years-and-counting-for-doris-harakay/ Kanchana Gamage Web: https://www.theaviatrixproject.com Twitter/Insta: https://twitter.com/aviatrixproject https://www.instagram.com/aviatrixproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Aviatrix-Project-1626544757610767/ Email: flywithus@theaviatrixproject.com Embry Riddle University releases study on gender and racial bias https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/february/11/erau-releases-study-on-gender-racial-bias Sisters of the Skies Email: info@sistersoftheskies.org Web: https://www.sistersoftheskies.org Polly Vacher MBE To learn more about the Donkathon: https://www.donkathon.org/ https://www.justgiving.com/donkathon "Wings Around the World: The exhilarating story of one woman's epic flight from the north pole to Antarctica" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wings-Around-World-exhilarating-Antarctica/dp/1904943543 Flying Companion Manual https://pilotworkshop.com/products/flying-companion/ Fenella Jefferson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fenella-jefferson-%E2%9C%88-22093b81/ British Women Pilots' Association: https://bwpa.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BWPA_UK Email: info@bwpa.co.uk BWPA Scholarships: https://bwpa.co.uk/scholarships/2021-scholarships/ Ninety Nines https://www.ninety-nines.org/ Scholarships Page complied by Jodi https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DlpMNErz-CUg9-jWq4Fd2zJ0w1JYXbk/view?usp=sharing To get in touch with Mila email the show and we'll introduce her to you. Email: podcast@planetalkinguk.com Dr. Catherine Baird LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-catherine-baird-duniv-b626571/ FAA Statistics for Women In Aviation https://www.wai.org/resources/waistats Jennifer Fantastic blog: https://www.talesfromtheterminal.com Kam Air Flies First Flight With All-Female Flight Crew In Afghanistan https://simpleflying.com/kam-air-all-female/ https://www.businessinsider.com/onboard-afghanistan-first-flight-with-all-female-crew-kam-air-2021-2?r=US&IR=T Josh Cahill YouTube Video "Afghanistan's First All-Female Crew Flight on Kam Air! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iaqwmhRClE Mandy Hickson Linktree with her contact info: https://linktr.ee/mandyhickson Web: https://hicksonltd.com/ Link to her book: "An Officer, Not a Gentleman" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089M3ZL6G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_xd61Eb3KHY9VF Dorothy Saul-Pooley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-saul-pooley-7727ba14/ Kiah Erlich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiaherlich/ Plane Talking UK Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaneTalkingUK Insta: https://www.instagram.com/planetalkinguk/ WhatsApp: +44 757 22 491 66 Email: podcast@planetalkinguk.com Web: https://www.planetalkinguk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetalkinguk Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VKmNTI

Mar 7, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and returning for an evening of chaos it's Matt & Andy from the A320 Podcast! In this week's show we look at very fancy food, a cat attacks a pilot, and a welsh couple pull an Airbus A320. In the military planes and boats meet as the US Marines end their many years of Hornets at sea while American F-35s work aboard an Italian Navy ship. A contract fighter plane for the US Military experiences a mishap at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and Boeing's new T-7 Redhawk goes into production with a salute to the Tuskegee Airmen. A new series of Plane Truths begins, Armando shares with us some exciting news about Oshkosh and in this week's 'In Conversation With', Nick is finding out about George's move from the Military to flying the 747. Don't forget 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 PPL TRAINING EXPECTED TO RESUME FROM 12 APRIL https://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2021/03/02/ppl-training-expected-to-resume-from-12-april/ FEATURED, FANCY IN-FLIGHT FOOD FROM TWO FAVOURITE AIRLINES https://simpleflying.com/swiss-economy-catering-partnership/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantic-resumes-meal-service/ FRENCH BEE PLANS TO PUT 488 SEATS ON AN AIRBUS A350-1000 https://clickavio.com/french-bee-plans-to-put-488-seats-on-an-airbus-a350-1000 https://simpleflying.com/french-bee-could-become-the-most-efficient-long-haul-carrier/ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/french-bee-eyes-arrival-of-a350-1000s-as-pandemic-fails-to-dent-optimism/140153.article ANGRY CAT ATTACKS PILOT FORCING BOEING 737 DIVERSION https://simpleflying.com/angry-cat-attacks-737-pilot/?fbclid=IwAR04V95tm85J0dYaYKPIJ3xt1FNKdtuqeP6kCWqnsljYqJ1uP-iDhz5vFSg LADDER ON RUNWAY AT BIRMINGHAM REPORT https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/602be70e8fa8f5037b3420b5/Boeings_737-8AS_EI-DPC_737-8Z9_G-GDFR_757-28A_G-OOBA_03-21.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-large-foreign-object-on-runway-during-operations-at-birmingham-airport WELSH COUPLE PULL AIRBUS A320 TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD https://guinnessworldrecords.com/amp/news/2021/3/s4c-st-davids-day-2021 https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/two-women-pull-airbus-a320-to-break-guinness-world-record-1.1177452 ST ENGINEERING TAKES IN FIRST A320 FOR P2F CONVERSION https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/st-engineering-takes-first-a320-p2f-conversion https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en/2020/10/first-a321p2f-enters-into-service-with-qantas.html QANTAS LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO MYSTERY DESTINATIONS https://simpleflying.com/qantas-mystery-flights/ MILITARY AFTER 36 YEARS, MARINES' F/A-18 HORNETS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FINAL CARRIER DEPLOYMENT https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/02/after-36-years-marines-f-18-hornets-have-completed-their-final-carrier-deployment.html https://www.naval-technology.com/news/f-35b-jets-undergo-sea-trials-aboard-italian-its-cavour-aircraft-carrier/ BOEING T-7A RED HAWK USAF TRAINER ENTERS PRODUCTION, NOD TO THE TUSKEGEE (TUSKEEGEE) AIRMEN https://www.autoevolution.com/news/boeing-t-7a-red-hawk-usaf-trainer-enters-production-nod-to-the-tuskege-airmen-156901.html CONTRACT PILOTS IN MIRF1BAGE SUFFER NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES IN TYNDALL AFB CRASH https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/02/26/two-pilots-injured-in-tyndall-air-force-base-crash/ RAAF RE-ESTABLISHES NO. 100 SQUADRON AS AIR FORCE HERITAGE SQUADRON http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/raaf-re-establishes-no-100-squadron-as-air-force-heritage-squadron-ready.html

Feb 28, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and very special guest, Rory on Air! Rory used to work for various BBC stations and he's just passed his helicopter commercial pilots license! In this week's commercial news the A321XLR's rear end needs extra padding, EasyJet bookings go crazy & the NTSB are dismantling the TWA flight 800 reconstruction. In the military The Air Force Finally Has Its First New AT-6E Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft; The problem-plagued KC-46 begins taking on limited operational roles, and a flight of B-1 Bombers gets cold up in Norway. We're learning more about George Lee MBE's incredible gliding career as he talks to Nick about the world championships. Don't forget 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. Rory's Social Media : https://www.youtube.com/c/RoryOnAir https://www.roryauskerry.com/ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : WEEKLY ROUNDUP BOMBARDIER SUFFERS RANSOMWARE AND DATA LEAK https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2021/02/24/bombardier-suffers-ransomware-and-data-leak/ COMMERCIAL CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF ENGINE PARTS: (UNITED 777 AND LONGTAIL AVIATION 747 ENGINE FAILURES) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-777-japan-idUSKBN2AL0PD https://avherald.com/h?article=4e35503b&opt=0 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e35302b&opt=0 https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777-engine-cover-change/ EASYJET BOOKINGS SURGE AFTER THE UK CONFIRMS NEW TRAVEL RULES https://www.airlive.net/easyjet-bookings-surged-after-the-uk-confirmed-new-travel-rules/ https://onemileatatime.com/uk-ease-lockdown-resume-travel/ A321XLR'S REAR FUEL TANK DEMANDS SPECIAL FIRE-PROTECTION CONDITIONS https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a321xlrs-rear-fuel-tank-demands-special-fire-protection-conditions/142619.article AFTER 25 YEARS, NTSB TO DISMANTLE TWA 800 RECONSTRUCTION https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/after-25-years-ntsb-to-dismantle-twa-800-reconstruction/142551.article CATHAY CREW TO WORK 21-DAY STINTS TO AVOID QUARANTINE https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-18/cathay-crew-face-49-day-work-cycle-on-new-quarantine-rules THE BEST AIRLINES IN THE WORLD 2021 https://www.edreams.com/best-airlines/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-air-lines-named-2nd-best-airline-in-the-world-according-to-edreams-301234591.html EASYJET LOCKDOWN LESSONS https://mediacentre.easyjet.com/story/14857/easyjet-launches-flightsize-lockdown-lessons-for-childre MILITARY THE AIR FORCE FINALLY HAS ITS FIRST NEW AT-6E WOLVERINE LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39302/the-air-force-finally-has-its-first-new-at-6e-wolverine-light-attack-aircraft AIR MOBILITY COMMAND TO START INTEGRATING KC-46 INTO LIMITED OPERATIONS https://www.airforcemag.com/air-mobility-command-to-start-integrating-kc-46-into-limited-operations/ U.S. AIR FORCE B-1B LANCER BOMBERS HAVE JUST ARRIVED AT ORLAND AIR STATION, NORWAY https://theaviationist.com/2021/02/22/u-s-air-force-b-1b-lancer-bombers-have-just-arrived-at-orland-air-station-norway/

Feb 21, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for the show this week. Rebecca Dean is with us to talk about her time as a VIP Flight Attendant. In the commercial news BA say goodbye to their baby bus, we see the arrival of a new low cost airline & we take at a look at a shiny new airbus cabin. In the military a Black Hawk is down and French jets cut power to a whole village by flying too low. George Lee MBE talks to Nick about various brushes with the Royals and Armando tells us more about his recent visit to Basler Turbo Conversions. Don't forget 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 BUH-BYE TO THE BRITISH AIRWAYS BABY 'BUS https://paxex.aero/british-airways-a318-retirement/ NEW BUDGET AIRLINE LOOKS TO LAUNCH IN 2021 AND BECOME 'WORLD'S NICEST AIRLINE' https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/new-budget-airline-looks-launch-23507987 TUI FLY BELGIUM TO BECOME FIRST EUROPEAN AIRLINE TO RESUME MAX FLIGHTS https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/02/17/tui-fly-belgium-to-become-first-european-airline-to-resume-max-flights/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uae-aviation-agency-clears-boeing-737-max-to-fly-again-dubai-plane-boeing-737-max-uae-skies-b1803500.html https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/oo-max STUNNING AIRBUS CABIN WITH EXTRA HAND LUGGAGE SPACE AND 'HERO' LIGHTING MOVES CLOSER ON A320 FAMILY https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/stunning-airbus-cabin-extra-hand-19839134 UNRULY UNITED PASSENGER FINED $50,000 FOR ATTACKING FLIGHT ATTENDANT https://simpleflying.com/united-passenger-flight-attendant-attack/ BAHRAIN MILITARY PICKS UP FORMER BRAATHENS RJ100 https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/bahrain-military-picks-up-former-braathens-rj100/142399.article 10 SPECTACULAR AIRPORT RUNWAYS FROM EPIC BACKDROPS TO FAMOUSLY TRICKY LANDINGS https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/10-spectacular-airport-runways-epic-23509839 MILITARY BLACK HAWK DOWN: DEFENCE FORCE HELICOPTER MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER CLIPPING CRUISE SHIP IN SYDNEY HARBOUR https://7news.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/black-hawk-down-defence-force-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-after-clipping-cruise-ship-in-sydney-harbour-c-2189063#:~:text=An%20army%20helicopter%20has%20had,damaged%20the%20helicopter's%20rotor%20blades FRENCH MILITARY JETS CUT OFF VILLAGE'S POWER SUPPLY BY FLYING LOW https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56113518

Feb 14, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for the show this week. In this week's show we look at a new website just for the passenger which focuses on Turbulence, The Airbus Beluga looks to obtain ETOPS certification & a Southwest crew present passengers with a very amusing pre flight brief. In the military the U.S. Air Force Is Planning To Get Six New E-11A With The Battlefield Airborne Communication Node Payload & A Brazilian air force KC-390 is in Alaska for cold weather testing. We'll also be talking to Europe President for Honeywell, Jim Currier about aviation and travel in 2021 • How airlines and airports are working to keep passengers safe while travelling • How passenger concerns about travel vary in different regions • The innovations Honeywell has developed to improve hygiene without impacting the passenger experience. You can find out more about Honeywell here - https://aerospace.honeywell.com/en Of course there's more from the George Lee MBE interview series and another episode of The Plane Truth talking all about Turning Circles. Don't forget 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 BOMBARDIER DROPS ICONIC LEARJET TO FOCUS ON LUXURY MODELS https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-11/bombardier-to-stop-making-iconic-learjet-in-profitability-drive https://www.bloomberg.com/news/terminal/QOD33A5F8XS0 NEW WEBSITE FOR PASSENGERS TO LOOK AT POSSIBLE TURBULENCE https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/turbulence-predict-flights-website-turbli-b1799610.html https://onemileatatime.com/predict-turbulence-flight/ https://turbli.com/ BRAND NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 787-10 SENT TO STORAGE https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-10-victorville-storage/ UNITED AIRLINES JUST INVESTED $1 BILLION IN OUR AIR TAXI FUTURE https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/united-invests-1-billion-archer-evtols-air-taxis-1234596090/ AIRBUS INTENDS ETOPS FOR BELUGAXL TO SUPPORT TRANSATLANTIC OPERATIONS https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-intends-etops-for-belugaxl-to-support-transatlantic-operations/142308.article STOWAWAY SURVIVES FLIGHT CLINGING TO LANDING GEAR AT 19,000 FEET https://simpleflying.com/stowaway-survives-19000-feet-flight/?fbclid=IwAR03I3fAouvtsEEqlRK5fq_T6JALe5E6H89qYwo93SDjmH_a2qxxpdO68HE https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/06/boy-16-found-alive-after-stowing-away-on-plane-from-kenya-to-netherlands MILITARY THE U.S. AIR FORCE IS PLANNING TO GET SIX NEW E-11A WITH THE BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION NODE PAYLOAD https://theaviationist.com/2021/02/11/the-u-s-air-force-is-planning-to-get-six-new-e-11a-with-the-battlefield-airborne-communication-node-payload/ BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE KC-390 IN ALASKA FOR COLD WEATHER TESTING https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/brazilian-air-force-kc-390-in-alaska-for-cold-weather-testing/142397.article B-29 DOC TO HOST WICHITA WARBIRD WEEKEND http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-29-doc-to-host-wichita-warbird-weekend.html

Feb 7, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for the show this week. In the commercial we look at an abandoned British Airways training facility still with lots of goodies inside, JetBlue unveils a very Posh new seat for its US to London flights & we take a look at what will be the worlds smallest airport. In the military the Italian Navy are on their way to pick up new fighters, retired Israeli F-16s get a new lease of life and a rare collection of V-Bomber Cockpits goes up for auction. Stefan Krause and Laura Davies share with us the stories that caught their eye this week, Matt and Captain Al talk Icy Runways and it's Part 6 of Captain Nick in conversation with George Lee MBE. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : LISTENER FEEDBACK https://apnews.com/article/arrests-berlin-f56833f73c7ecfa34a5ed5e6461669bc https://www.bild.de/regional/hamburg/hamburg-aktuell/fuhlsbuettel-kult-flieger-wird-versteigert-ende-legende-75177126.bild.html COMMERCIAL RYANAIR RAPPED OVER 'MISLEADING' COVID ADVERTS https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55910235 https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-jab-and-go-advertisement-falls-foul-of-watchdog-1.4465460 BRITISH WEAR AWAYS https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/13905018/abandoned-british-airways-training-centre-post-apocalyptic/ JETBLUE UNVEILS REVAMPED MINT PREMIUM SEAT https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/02/01/jetblue-debuts-its-reimagined-premium-mint-suites-for-transatlantic-flights/ WORLD'S SMALLEST AIRPORT TO BE BUILT FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONES https://www.techradar.com/news/worlds-smallest-airport-to-be-built-for-autonomous-drones MAN ARRESTED AFTER HEADBUTTING CABIN CREW IN DRUNKEN RAMPAGE ON RYANAIR FLIGHT https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-arrested-after-headbutting-cabin-19753801 BARELY ANY CHANGE TO DUBLIN AIRPORT PASSENGER NUMBERS AFTER INTRODUCTION OF NEW FINES https://www.newstalk.com/news/barely-any-change-to-dublin-airport-passenger-numbers-after-introduction-of-new-fines-1145127 AMERICAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES AIRPLANE WINE CLUB https://www.eater.com/2021/1/22/22244760/american-airlines-airplane-wine-club 787 CAPTAIN WINS AN RV-10 AIRPLANE IN AOPA SWEEPSTAKES https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/january/24/aopa-sweepstakes-rv-10-goes-to-avid-pilot MILITARY TOP ACES MAKES A BOLD MOVE BRINGING F-16S INTO CONTRACT 'RED AIR' https://skiesmag.com/news/top-aces-bold-move-f-16-contract-red-air/ THE ITALIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAVOUR IN ROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES: ADDING F-35 CAPABILITIES TO THE FLEET https://sldinfo.com/2021/02/the-italian-aircraft-carrier-cavour-in-route-to-the-united-states-adding-f-35-capabilities-to-the-fleet/ TOWER CONTROLLER CREDITED WITH SAVE OF CV-22 AT KIRTLAND AFB https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/kirkland-tower-controller-cv-22-save/ RARE V-BOMBER COCKPITS COLLECTION UP FOR AUCTION https://theaviationist.com/2021/01/27/rare-v-bomber-cockpits-collection-up-for-auction/

Jan 31, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and special guest Kudzi Chikohora "KC The Pilot" for this week's show. Kudzi will be talking all about what it takes to become a commercial pilot in Europe. In this week's show Boeing announce more delays to the 777X programme, Southwest are stopping all emotional support animals onboard, and UFO's are filmed from a flight deck. In the military this week HMS Queen Elizabeth takes over Flagship status and the USAF want to add curtains to the toilets on the B52 bomber. We're talking Winglet Plane Truths with Captain Al and George Lee MBE talks about his preparations for the World Gliding Championships. Check out KC The Pilot at: https://kcthepilot.com/ His YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECPpiIRaWTr9QAn5f9q7zw And his book at: https://cutt.ly/GkqiE4S Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : WEEKLY ROUNDUP EMIRATES AND ETIHAD BANNED FROM FLYING TO THE UK https://simpleflying.com/emirates-etihad-uk-flight-ban/ HUNDREDS OF AMERICAN FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS PSA REGIONAL FLEET GROUNDED https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/01/28/122-american-flights-cancelled-as-psa-regional-fleet-grounded/ COMMERCIAL BOEING DELAYS 777X FURTHER TO LATE 2023 https://samchui.com/2021/01/28/boeing-777x-further-delayed-till-late-2023/#.YBRsZOj7SUk RYANAIR EXTENDS FREE FLIGHT CHANGES TO END OF MARCH https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/399502/ryanair-extends-free-flight-changes-until-march-31 SLOT BLOCKING FOR JET BLUE COMING INTO UK https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-locked-out-london-airports/ LIGHT AIRCRAFT LANDS AT ADELAIDE AIRPORT MINUS A NOSE GEAR https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-27/emergency-landing-at-parafield-airport/13093958 SOUTHWEST STOPPING ALL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ON FLIGHTS https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2021/01/27/southwest-will-no-longer-allow-emotional-support-animals/ UFO FILMED BY PIA FLIGHT DECK CREW https://www.rt.com/news/513822-pilots-ufo-pakistan-video/ MILITARY HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH TAKES OVER AS ROYAL NAVY FLAGSHIP https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/aircraft-carrier-hms-queen-elizabeth-takes-over-as-royal-navy-fleet-flagship-40019495.html PRIVACY, PLEASE: AIR FORCE WANTS TO ADD TOILET CURTAIN ON B-52 BOMBER https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/28/privacy-please-air-force-wants-add-toilet-curtain-b-52-bomber.html

Jan 24, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Peter Collings for this week's show. In this week's show we learn all about a hard landing in Exeter, a german carrier makes plans to embark on their longest ever flight and there's finally some good news on the horizon for the MAX in Europe. In the military Australian Apaches are victorious in a helicopter competition, the 48th Fighter Wing in RAF Lakenheath looks to future challenges, and we have an update on radios stolen from the Russian Doomsday Plane. Captain Nick talks to George Lee MBE as he reminisces about his passion for gliding and in the Plane Truth Matt talks to Captain Al about how you start an aircraft. You might remember Peter from episode 314 in April 2020. https://youtu.be/ThionXEH4Ko He'll be talking to us all about the work he does on aircraft engines. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : WEEKLY ROUNDUP: ERIKA ARMSTRONG - A CHICK IN THE COCKPIT https://amzn.to/2Y90UPb COMMERCIAL WEST ATLANTIC 737 HARD LANDING http://avherald.com/h?article=4e1e21a4&opt=0 LUFTHANSA WILL SOON DEPART ON ITS LONGEST PASSENGER FLIGHT WITH POLAR EXPLORERS ON BOARD https://airlinergs.com/lufthansa-will-soon-depart-on-its-longest-passenger-flight-with-polar-explorers-on-board/ FAA PUBLISHES AD ON CORROSION FOR MANY PA-28 AND PA-32 AIRCRAFT https://www.flyingmag.com/story/aircraft/faa-pa-28-32-corrosion-directive/ BOEING 737 MAX NEWS https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55716400 https://simpleflying.com/westjet-7-hour-max-flights/ MC-21 SUFFERS RUNWAY EXCURSION DURING SIMULATED SINGLE-ENGINE FAILURE https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/mc-21-suffers-runway-excursion-during-simulated-single-engine-failure/142004.article FLYBE Q400S TO BE CONVERTED INTO FIREFIGHTERS FOR CONAIR https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/flybe-q400s-to-be-converted-into-firefighters-for-conair/141994.article TIRE FALLS OFF SMALL PLANE BEFORE LANDING AT O'HARE, ENDS UP IN NEIGHBOURHOOD https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wheel-falls-off-small-plane-ends-up-in-neighborhood-before-landing-at-ohare/2420406/ MILITARY APACHE TRIUMPHS IN AUSTRALIAN ATTACK HELICOPTER COMPETITION https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/apache-triumphs-in-australian-attack-helicopter-competition/141971.article AGILE COMBAT EMPLOYMENT: THE FUTURE OF THE 48TH FIGHTER WING https://www.dvidshub.net/news/386958/agile-combat-employment-future-48th-fighter-wing SUSPECT OF THEFT OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM RUSSIA'S IL-80 DOOMSDAY PLANE ARRESTED https://theaviationist.com/2021/01/20/suspect-of-theft-of-radio-equipment-from-russias-il-80-doomsday-plane-arrested/ MIRAMAR MARINES PREPARE FOR 'WINTER FURY' EXERCISE ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA https://timesofsandiego.com/military/2021/01/17/miramar-marines-prepare-for-winter-fury-exercise-across-southern-california/

Jan 17, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and special guest James Brown! In this week's show Norwegian ends its long haul operations, British airways brings out some funky luggage, and a light aircraft door is found on a motorway. In the military news this week some KC46 Tankers get delivered, test pilots learn how flight testing of all-electric commuter aircraft is pushing the boundaries & its sad news when we hear that RAF 'Spitfire woman' Eleanor Wadsworth has died at aged 103. James offers a complete line of professional flight simulator hardware and you can find the website here - https://www.flightsimpm-uk.co.uk/. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : WEEKLY ROUND UP ALL UK TRAVEL CORRIDORS CLOSE https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-travel-corridor-system-to-be-suspended-on-monday 12 YEARS SINCE THE MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON https://twitter.com/Captsully/status/1350103791614517248 COMMERCIAL SJ182 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e18553c&opt=0 https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/boeing-airliner-that-crashed-in-indonesia-hadn-t-flown-for-9-months-black-box-recovered-1.5262958 NORWEGIAN ENDS IT'S LONG HAUL OPERATIONS https://media.uk.norwegian.com/pressreleases/norwegian-to-focus-on-a-strong-european-network-3064682 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-14/norwegian-gives-up-long-haul-flying-in-plan-to-exit-insolvency https://www.reuters.com/article/norwegian-air-restructuring/update-3-norwegian-air-gets-additional-creditor-protection-to-deal-with-debt-idUSL1N2IO0CO CDC TO REQUIRE COVID TESTING FOR FLIGHTS INTO THE US AND INCLUDES BUSINESS AVIATION https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/safety/coronavirus/covid-19-point-of-impact/cdc-to-require-covid-testing-for-flights-into-the-u-s-includes-business-aviation/?MessageRunDetailID=4120423358&PostID=24276385&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io BRITISH AIRWAYS CREATES LIMITED EDITION RANGE OF LUGGAGE https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/01/13/british-airways-creates-limited-edition-range-of-luggage/ SONIC BOOMS HEARD OVER THE UK AS RAF TYPHOON INTERCEPT UNRESPONSIVE PRIVATE JET https://ukaviation.news/sonic-boom-heard-as-raf-qra-typhoons-intercept-private-jet/ https://simpleflying.com/england-sonic-boom-unresponsive-private-jet/ https://twitter.com/i/status/1349044899698663426 SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT CAN NOW BE TESTED OVER LAND, FAA RULES https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/supersonic-aircraft-boost-feds-1234591221/ EASYJET CREW JOIN VIRGIN ATLANTIC IN HELPING WITH UK VACCINE ROLLOUT https://www.cityam.com/virgin-atlantic-calls-on-6000-staff-to-help-with-uk-vaccine-rollout/ DOOR OF SMALL AIRCRAFT FOUND ON M4 BY POLICE https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/door-small-aircraft-found-m4-4879058 MILITARY YOU CAN BUY THE ROYAL AIR FORCE'S IMPRESSIVE SENTINEL RADAR PLANES, BUT ONLY IN PIECES https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38395/you-can-now-buy-the-uks-impressive-sentinel-spyplanes-but-only-in-pieces https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/uae-signs-1bn-globaleye-fleet-expansion-deal/141808.article BOEING DELIVERS 14 KC-46A TANKERS IN 2020, RECEIVES CONTRACT FOR A DOZEN MORE https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-delivers-14-kc-46a-tankers-in-2020-receives-contract-for-a-dozen-more/141931.article?utm_campaign=FG-DEFENCE-13012021-JM&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=FG-DEFENCE-13012021-JM TEST PILOTS LEARN HOW FLIGHT TESTING OF ALL-ELECTRIC COMMUTER AIRCRAFT IS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES https://www.dcmilitary.com/tester/news/local/test-pilots-learn-how-flight-testing-of-all-electric-commuter-aircraft-is-pushing-the-boundaries/article_5ff01cb7-fc45-58ae-9f1e-081ee9cf45be.html RAF 'SPITFIRE WOMAN' ELEANOR WADSWORTH DIES AGED 103 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/10/raf-spitfire-woman-eleanor-wadsworth-dies-at-103

Jan 10, 2021

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Matt & Andy of the A320 Podcast for this week's show, the first live show of 2021! In this week's show BA bring back all the best bits to Business & first class passengers, Easyjet start a trolley service to your door & Ryanair want us to Jab & Go. In the military the Belgian Air Force receives its first Airbus A400M, British Aerospace (or BAE) ends aircraft manufacturing in Borough after 104 years, a the first Russian SU-57 is delivered to an operational unit. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Matt and Andy spoke to us about their new project the 737 Lounge and Podcast. You can find out more about this by taking yourself to https://www.737lounge.com and https://www.737podcast.com . Nev shared with us a channel that he's very fond of called the Bjorn Pilot - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/bjornpilot/ . Twitter : @bjornpilot Nev also stumbled across a bit of a media fail with a commemorative BA Mug - https://twitter.com/AndythePandy_/sta... Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : STORIES WE MISSED OVER CHRISTMAS https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2020-1... . https://simpleflying.com/vaccine-in-t... https://avherald.com/h?article=4e1071... https://simpleflying.com/first-office... https://soranews24.com/2020/12/22/tra... https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airl... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-can... https://www.ft.com/content/afa19577-b... https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t... ) COMMERCIAL EMIRATES TAKES ITS NEWEST A380 WITH PREMIUM ECONOMY TO LONDON https://www.emirates.com/media-centre... https://samchui.com/2021/01/03/first-... https://www.executivetraveller.com/ne... https://www.recaro-as.com/en/aircraft... RYANAIR IN HOT WATER WITH 2 UK AUTHORITIES https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/ne... https://www.flightglobal.com/networks... https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/ryana... https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/... BRITISH AIRWAYS TO RESTORE SERVICE IN FIRST AND BUSINESS CLASS https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/briti... BOEING TO PAY MORE THAN $2.5 BILLION TO SETTLE CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY CHARGE OVER 737 MAX https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/0... https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/boeing... https://www.bbc.com/news/business-555... https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/doj-f... BIRD STRIKE DHL http://avherald.com/h?article=4e15d78... https://youtu.be/Hvn_KhIv0dU EASY TROLLEY SERVICE https://www.businesstraveller.com/bus... https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ https://vimeo.com/483081621 MILITARY BELGIAN AIR FORCE RECEIVES FIRST AIRBUS A400M MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT https://www.airforce-technology.com/n... BAE BROUGH: AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING ENDS AFTER 104 YEARS https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-h... FIRST SERIAL PRODUCTION SU-57 FELON DELIVERED TO THE RUSSIAN AEROSPACE FORCES https://theaviationist.com/2020/12/30...

Jan 3, 2021

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and John as they pick their favourite segments and interviews from what can only be described as a truly challenging year for Aviation. In this episode Matt chooses his favourite Plane Truth with Captain Al and Dan Holley as they talk weather, Armando relives our chat with Arial Tweto, Nev reminisces our 300th event at the Renaissance Hotel in London, John reminds us of when Peter Collings joined us to talk engines and Carlos casts his mind back to the Dubai Airshow when he spoke to Randy Tinseth from Boeing. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Dec 27, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando, John, Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Paul Papadimitriou, Brian Coleman, David Corston, Grant McHerron, Captain Matt, Captain Andy, First Officer Mila, Our Maine Man Micah and Captain Al for this very special festive episode. In this programme our esteemed hosts share their aviation Christmas memories, take part in our annual quiz and attempt to create the '15 Days of Christmas'. Micah brings us his annual holiday message and Nick Codling, Barbara Parish, Andrew Van Der Saag and Ariel Tweto send us their festive greetings. [0:00:00] Special Festive Intro [0:01:03] Welcome to the Extravaganza [0:05:18] Guest Introductions [0:11:44] Andrew van der Saag Festive Greeting [0:12:25] Barbara Parish Festive Greeting [0:15:50 A Christmas Story (winging it) [0:21:45] Nik Codling Festive Greeting [0:22:51] Carlos' Christmas Quiz [0:58:17] Micah's Holiday Story [1:11:35] PTUK's Choir Sings 'The 15 Days of Christmas' [1:17:14] Ariel Tweto Festive Greeting [1:18:29] Aviation Christmas Memories [1:46:23] Christmas Messages from the Hosts [1:59:32] "Who's John?!" [2:00:18] Wrapping up the Show [2:02:21] Special Festive Outro Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com

Dec 20, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Neil Cloughley for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair give money away, a flight carries passengers instead of cargo & a Japanese airline tells you to cut out meals on board to reduce waste. In the military, a C-130 from a US Advanced Research Agency fails to retrieve unmanned drones mid-air, the mysterious F-117 Nighthawk (which is perhaps not as retired as we thought) starts making its way to locations to be displayed. Captain Al talks to us about the Language of Aviation in the latest episode of The Plane Truth and Captain Nick talks to George Lee MBE about his incredible book and his flying career. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL NEW CONSORTIUM TO SUPPORT FARADAIR BUILD 300 SUSTAINABLE AIRCRAFT BY 2030 https://c6eafbb2-fa56-452e-a7f7-c48fa... RYANAIR DIRECTED TO GIVE €5,000 TO CHARITY OVER EMAIL GLITCH https://www.irishtimes.com/business/t... CHENNAI-PORT BLAIR FLIGHT CARRIES PASSENGERS INSTEAD OF CARGO, AIRLINE FACES ACTION https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-... KLM STEWARD ARRESTED IN SINGAPORE FOR NOT RESPECTING CORONAVIRUS RULES https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ai... HEATHROW WINS COURT BATTLE TO BUILD THIRD RUNWAY https://www.bbc.com/news/business-553... JAPANESE AIRLINE SUGGESTS PASSENGERS SKIP MEALS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE https://edition.cnn.com/travel/articl... MILITARY THE GREMLINS PROGRAM https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/... JAPAN PLANS TO SPEND $48 BILLION TO FIELD F-X STEALTH FIGHTERS https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastie...

Dec 13, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, and Armando for this week's show. In this week's show a US carrier turns a profit, we celebrate International Civil Aviation day and one country asks its crews to wear nappies (diapers) onboard. In the military, we salute Brigadier General Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, and a super hornet crew eject after a take off roll. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning all about Pilot Licensing. Jodi Reuger joins us to update us on the challenges that Aviation has thrown at her in 2020. She's an Airshow Pilot, Competition Aerobatic & Tailwheel Instructor and Airline Pilot! Her YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJhMuL7_-0NzbSkx2cij_A. Instagram: @quotafiller Facebook: jodiruegerairshows TikTok: @quotafiller Website: https://www.jraero.com Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BOEING 737 MAX RETURNS COMMERCIAL SERVICE ON SAO PAULO TO PORTO ALEGRE FLIGHT https://en.mercopress.com/2020/12/10/boeing-737-max-returns-to-the-skies-on-a-commercial-flight-sao-paulo-porto-alegre NEW ROUTES AND BASES FROM THE UK https://www.anna.aero/2020/12/04/wizz-air-announces-cardiff-base-all-9-routes-will-have-direct-competition/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ba-launches-southampton/amp/ https://paxex.aero/2020/12/aer-lingus-launches-uk-subsidiary-applies-for-us-route-authorities/ US REGIONAL CARRIER MESA AIRLINES TURNS AN ANNUAL PROFIT https://simpleflying.com/mesa-airlines-profit/ https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/mesa-bets-on-cargo-as-operating-profit-falls-12/139715.article INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302893348 https://www.icao.int/about-icao/History/Pages/default.aspx https://www.caa.co.uk/Blog-Posts/International-Civil-Aviation-Day/ AIR CANADA BECOMES FIRST CANADIAN AIRLINE TO OFFER OPTIONAL BIOMETRIC BOARDING FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING THE U.S. TO CANADA https://www.aviationpros.com/airlines/press-release/21165956/air-canada-air-canada-becomes-first-canadian-airline-to-offer-optional-biometric-boarding-for-flights-departing-the-us-to-canada CHINESE CABIN CREW TOLD TO WEAR DIAPERS ON RISKY COVID FLIGHTS https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-10/cabin-crew-told-to-wear-diapers-on-risky-covid-flights https://simpleflying.com/chinese-cabin-crew-nappies/ EMIRATES TAKES DELIVERY OF BRAND NEW A380 POWERED BY FINNISH COOKING OIL https://simpleflying.com/emirates-new-a380-delivery/ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-receives-its-first-new-a380-for-2020/141481.article https://simpleflying.com/emirates-premium-economy-seat-leak/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-25/emirates-boss-has-no-idea-when-boeing-will-deliver-777x-jet https://simpleflying.com/own-an-air-france-airbus-a380/ https://simpleflying.com/thai-airways-a380-sale/ https://www.myairtrade.com/available/A380 FINNAIR IS SELLING €10 "VIRTUAL FLIGHTS" TO SEE SANTA https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/bluewings/world-of-finnair/finnair-s-pioneering-vr-holiday-flights-point-to-the-future-of-travel-2199208 MILITARY CHUCK YEAGER PASSES AWAY https://apnews.com/article/chuch-yeager-dies-at-97-air-force-f027e8960916cbd8094ab9f05ec2cbf2 CREW EJECT FROM AN AUSTRALIAN SUPER HORNET AFTER AN ABORTED TAKEOFF https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38025/watch-crew-eject-from-an-australian-super-hornet-after-an-aborted-takeoff SOMEBODY BROKE INTO RUSSIA'S 'DOOMSDAY PLANE' AND STOLE A BUNCH OF RADIOS https://www.businessinsider.com/somebody-broke-into-russias-doomsday-plane-and-stole-radios-2020-12?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&utm_content=algorithm&fbclid=IwAR05wJ02LRZw831bVl660vGMhXTjYoKixdR75kbsQCIimMWGJHrqrMcJXWo

Dec 6, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nev for this week's show. In this week's show Korean Air are playing with some Lego, we take a look at an airline that doesn't fly passengers or freight and only fly's one way and an Airbus A320 gets a new paint job made of live bees. In the military the USAF has released the findings of an F-16 crash in South Carolina, the British Army gets some new kit, and Scotland's Loch Ness Monster fails to claim a PBY Catalina as a victim. Captain Al chats to Matt about Sudden Cabin Depressurisation in the latest instalment of the hugely popular segment 'The Plane Truth'. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : We mentioned in the opening that Air New Zealand have released a new Safety Video https://youtu.be/5SKXruKpqIc COMMERCIAL KOREAN AIR USES LEGO BRICKS TO EXPLAIN HOW 777 AIR FILTERS WORK https://simpleflying.com/korean-air-boeing-777-filters-lego/ RYANAIR BUYS 75 BOEING MAX JETS IN LARGEST ORDER SINCE GROUNDING https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-boeing-737max-ryanair/ryanair-agrees-to-buy-75-737-max-jets-in-boost-for-boeing-idUKKBN28D26L?il=0 BRITISH AIRWAYS SAVES ITS LAST 2 BOEING 747 RETROJETS https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-landor-boac-saved/amp/ DOGS ARE THE ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED TO FLY ON PASSENGER PLANES, DOT RULES https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/dogs-are-only-service-animals-allowed-fly-dot-rules-n1249734 EASYJET TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE AND INTRODUCE COSTS https://www.itv.com/news/2020-12-01/easyjet-to-significantly-reduce-cabin-baggage-allowance-and-introduce-costs COVID-19: NEW 'BUSINESS TRAVELLER' EXEMPTION FROM QUARANTINE ANNOUNCED https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-new-business-traveller-exemption-from-quarantine-announced-12150191 THIS GLOBAL AIRLINE HAS NO PASSENGERS, NO CARGO AND FLIES JUST ONE WAY https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ferry-flights-jet-test-transport/index.html BEES-ATTACK AT KOLKATA AIRPORT DELAYS TWO FLIGHTS BY AN HOUR EACH https://english.jagran.com/india/bees-attack-at-kolkata-airport-delays-two-flights-by-an-hour-each-watch-10020632 MILITARY TANK MOVERS PULLING THAT AN-124 BACK ONTO THE AIRFIELD https://youtu.be/K_NI6Cg6sK0 PILOT ERROR AND A SERIES OF EJECTION SEAT MALFUNCTIONS AMONG THE CAUSES OF FATAL F-16CM CRASH AT SHAW AFB https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/10/pilot-error-and-a-series-of- ejection-seat-malfunctions-among-the-causes-of-fatal-f-16cm-crash-at-shaw-afb/ BRITISH ARMY MODERNIZES WITH FIRST APACHE AH-64E HELICOPTER DELIVERIES https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/12/01/british-army-modernizes-first-apache-ah-64e-helicopter-deliveries/

Nov 29, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's show! During some recent filming with the A320 guys in a Simulator in Cambridge Matt and Andy put Nev through his paces with a single engine failure during take-off. You can take a look at how he got on here : https://youtu.be/kJKZWL8uNkU In today's show there's an incident in Spain involving everyone's favourite UK legacy carrier in the same week they sell off the family silver, one airline is offering a free layover hotel if you fly with them and it's time to get comfortable as one German carrier offers lay-flat beds in economy. In the military we get an update on the Fatal F-16CM Crash at Shaw AFB and the Italian Army says goodbye to their faithful Huey's. It's the final part of our chat with Neil Cloughley of Faradair and in this week's Plane Truth Tony S has his question answered by Captain Al. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 747 CATCHES FIRE IN SPAIN https://samchui.com/2020/11/23/stored-british-airways-b747-catches-fire-in-spain/#.X8EdoGgzZPY RYANAIR WILL NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINE FOR EUROPEAN FLIGHTS https://www.newstalk.com/news/coronavirus-vaccine-requirement-not-really-relevant-for-short-haul-flights-ryanair-ceo-1110912 WIZZ AIR UNHAPPY THAT UNUSED GATWICK SLOTS REMAIN BLOCKED https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-gatwick-slots-blocked/amp/ https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-british-airways-december-schedule-ba-return-to-gatwick-in-december/ https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/fresh-lockdown-prompts-british-airways-to-suspend-gatwick-flights/140987.article ALASKA TO SWAP AIRBUS A320S FOR BOEING 737 MAX https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/alaska-to-swap-airbus-a320s-for-boeing-737-max/141253.article AND NOW, FROM WATERSIDE - IT'S THE SALE OF THE CENTURY! https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/11/23/british-airways-selling-first-class-crockery-and-bedding/ Everything was available for sale here - https://www.whatabuy.co.uk/british-airways EMIRATES OFFERS A FREE HOTEL STAY WITH YOUR DUBAI LAYOVER https://edition.cnn.com/travel/amp/emirates-layover-free-hotel-stay-dubai/index.html https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/before-you-fly/dubai-international-airport/dubai-connect/ LUFTHANSA IS TRIALLING SLEEPER SEATS IN ECONOMY https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-sleeper-seats-economy-b1761688.html MILITARY THE JAPAN AIR SELF-DEFENSE FORCE RETIRES ITS LAST F-4EJ PHANTOM FIGHTERS AFTER 48 YEARS OF SERVICE https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/24/the-japan-air-self-defense-force-retires-its-last-f-4ej-phantom-fighters-after-48-years-of-service/ If you want to know more about that check out Episode 309 Military Story 3 a great episode with Captains Nick and Al which was also the last show we had with anyone other than Matt in the studio! - https://youtu.be/SjMRpuvXrLE?t=6940 FAREWELL HUEY! THE ITALIAN ARMY BEGINS TO SLOWLY RETIRE THE AB-205 AFTER MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF SERVICE https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/24/farewell-huey-the-italian-army-begins-to-slowly-retire-the-ab-205-after-more-than-50-years-of-service/ HOW THE WORLD'S AIR FORCES CAME TO THE RESCUE IN TROUBLED 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international/how-the-worlds-air-forces-came-to-the-rescue-in-troubled-2020/141218.article AN F-35A DROPPED AN INERT B61-12 NUCLEAR BOMB DURING SUPERSONIC FLIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/25/an-f-35a-dropped-an-inert-b61-12-nuclear-bomb-during-supersonic-flight-for-the-first-time/

Nov 22, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and the legendary Bob Mills for this week's aviation silliness. In this week's show the Boeing 737 Max can finally fly passengers, Singapore airlines installs their new first class onto all its A380's & two pilots get into trouble for drawing non-family-show content in the sky. In the military this week The US Air Force continues to expand options for enlisted Airmen and some officers to seek pilot positions and the first F/A-18C from the Blue Angels lands in Washington for display at the Smithsonian. We welcome to the live show, guest Bob Mills to talk about the National Championship Air Races. If you'd like to make a donation please go to : https://airrace.org/save-the-races/ If you want to learn more about the appeal, you can watch it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZZR1qcXiA Neil Cloughley continues his chat with Carlos about the fascinating Faradair project and this week we learn the details about the proposed propulsion system. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning about Engine Failures & Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 737 Max cleared for take-off https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/18/business/boeing-737-max-approval/index.html https://uk.reuters.com/article/boeing-737max-regulators/analysis-as-regulators-prepare-to-weigh-in-on-737-max-faas-global-dominance-fades-idUKL1N2I42I3 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-18/boeing-max-cleared-to-fly-as-faa-lifts-longest-u-s-grounding https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-16/boeing-max-declared-safe-to-fly-by-europe-s-aviation-regulator https://www.flightglobal.com/farnborough-2020/737-max-certification-remains-urgent-for-boeing-even-as-new-jet-demand-sags/139027.article https://www.aerotime.aero/ruta.burbaite/24277-ryanair-s-737-max-200-design-issue-prompts-new-delays https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54981658 http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/Return-of-the-Boeing-737-MAX-to-service-OPS-DIS-11/default.aspx Qantas Centenary Celebrations https://simpleflying.com/qantas-boeing-787-sydney-harbor/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktoI40GCSFg&feature=youtu.be British Airways and American Airlines launch transatlantic Covid-19 tests https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/british-airways-and-american-airlines-launch-transatlantic-covid-19-tests-1.1113503 Is MOM Air, a new and familiar-looking budget airline, for real? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/mom-air-new-budget-airline https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-iceland/ https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-artwork-not-real/ Singapore A380 New First Class to be installed on all A380s https://mainlymiles.com/2020/11/15/singapore-airlines-will-fit-all-12-of-its-a380s-with-new-cabin-products/ Two pilots are under investigation for allegedly altering their flight path to draw something rude in the sky https://www.airlive.net/two-pilots-are-under-investigation-for-allegedly-altering-their-flight-path-to-draw-a-gigantic-penis-in-the-sky/ MILITARY Air Force Will Now Offer Enlisted Troops a Path to Pilot Training https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/11/18/air-force-will-now-offer-enlisted-troops-path-pilot-training.html Taiwan Grounds F-16s After Second Fighter Accident in Less Than a Month https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/taiwan-grounds-f-16s-after-second-fighter-accident-less-month First Blue Angels F/A-18C Has Arrived At The National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/19/first-blue-angels-f-a-18c-has-arrived-at-the-national-air-and-space-museums-udvar-hazy-center/

Nov 15, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for today's programme. In this week's show we learn that despite what's going on there's still a pilot shortage, there's good news for holiday makers in Bristol as Jet2 announce their opening routes and there's breaking news about an incident involving an Antonov-12. In the military the German parliament approves a whopping 5.4 Billion Euros for 38 Typhoons and the new home for the Flying Legends is announced. It's the first part of our interview with Faradair's Neil Cloughley and in the Plane Truth this week we learn all about the amount of time pilots and crew can work whilst on duty. We also share with you some great feedback from Jan Hübner and Dan Seaman. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Aviation will need 27,000 new pilots in 2021 as shortage continues despite downturn https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/aviation-will-need-27000-new-pilots-in-2021-as-shortage-continues-despite-downturn/141036.article Jet2's Bristol Airport base will bring 450,000-holiday seats https://ukaviation.news/jet2s-bristol-airport-base-will-bring-450000-holiday-seats/ BA Moves Part Of Its A380 Fleet To Madrid https://simpleflying.com/ba-moves-a380-fleet-to-madrid/ Hi Fly to retire their second hand A380 while Emirates A380s turn to into freighters https://samchui.com/2020/11/03/hi-fly-to-retire-their-only-airbus-a380/#.X67AlMgzZPY https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-airbus-a380-retirement/#:~:text=Farewell%209H%2DMIP,Hi%20Fly%20in%20July%202018.&text=The%20demand%20for%20enormous%20aircraft%20is%20currently%20non%2Dexistent. https://worldairlinenews.com/2020/11/12/emirates-skycargo-introduces-airbus-a380-mini-freighter-charter-operations/ https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-group-announces-half-year-performance-for-2020-21/#:~:text=Group%3A%20Revenue%20down%2074%25%20to,(US%24%20320%20million) Antonov An-124 Suffers Uncontained Engine Failure And Landing Gear Snaps https://avherald.com/h?article=4df212c7&opt=0 Chicken Cannon Engine Testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKfFxwpbUU https://simpleflying.com/antonov-an-124-uncontained-engine-faliure/ https://www.airlive.net/breaking-a-volga-dnepr-an-124-suffered-a-runway-excursion-following-an-uncontained-engine-failure/?fbclid=IwAR1RCuey0K2bDuujqoCI6qs0QpE_0n0FCIpUFUOIIs5qwsN5vd2hq5xLBIA https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/137455.article https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/freighter-operator/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/ Drones to fight fires and deliver COVID-19 supplies are first to receive share of over £33 million in government funding https://www.gov.uk/government/news/drones-to-fight-fires-and-deliver-covid-19-supplies-are-first-to-receive-share-of-over-33-million-government-funding MILITARY F-35s Rejected, Germany OKs A Whopping 5.4 Billion Euro Contract To Buy 38 Eurofighter Typhoons https://eurasiantimes.com/f-35s-rejected-germany-oks-a-whopping-5-4-billion-euro-contract-to-buy-38-eurofighter-typhoons/ Air Force One Set To Get First Ever Non-American Pilot From RAF https://simpleflying.com/air-force-one-non-american/ Flying Legends Finds New Home at Sywell Aerodrome http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/flying-legends-finds-new-home-at-sywell-aerodrome.html

Nov 8, 2020

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan for a jam packed show. We take a look at the commercial and military news and we venture to Papua New Guinea with our guest to talk about life flying as a bush pilot there. In the news a Avro RJ85 lands at Norwich airport but not under its own power, Duty free is set to change and drones are being flown into active volcanoes "on purpose". And In the military seal team six see some serious action and the Blue Angels Legacy Hornets are going to conduct a final Pensacola flyover. Elsewhere, Matt talks to Captain Al about fuel planning, we've got feedback from Jacob Darlington-Brown and Richard Adams. As it's remembrance day coming up soon in the UK, we remember the fallen in the Great War with a touching tribute that Matt and Captain Nick have put together about the iconic poem, "In Flanders Fields". You might want to check out Ryan's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NTMApilot Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the news stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amazing pictures show passenger jet being lifted over NDR (Norwich Distributor Road) https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/plane-ndr-road-closed-city-of-norwich-aviation-museum-1-6910048 Elsewhere Cityjet retires it's last RJ https://simpleflying.com/cityjet-retires-its-last-avro-rj85/ Airline Deals! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-coronavirus-pandemic-offers-passengers/ https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/tui-new-flights-from-norwich-to-greece-1-6912183 Heathrow Airport to launch legal review over VAT-free shopping ban https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/heathrow-in-legal-action-on-uk-tax-free-scrappage/198185# https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-in-legal-challenge-over-government-ban-on-vat-free-shopping-12121718 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a91e1a3f-6992-4cb5-84ae-df693908c9be#:~:text=The%20UK%20is%20expected%20to,the%20UK%20and%20taken%20home https://sports.yahoo.com/heathrow-airport-launch-legal-review-over-vat-free-shopping-ban-132416201.html New Birmingham aerospace + aviation public charter school will touch down in 2022 https://bhamnow.com/2020/11/05/new-birmingham-aerospace-aviation-public-charter-school-will-touch-down-in-2022/ Drones are flying straight into volcanoes, for life-saving science https://www.livescience.com/drones-flying-into-active-volcanoes.html Former Japan Airlines Boeing 727 To Become Bristol Office Space https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-boeing-727-bristol-office/ MILITARY SEAL Team Six Executes Long Distance Rescue Operation Of Kidnapped American In Nigeria https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37381/seal-team-six-executes-long-distance-rescue-operation-of-kidnapped-american-in-nigeria?fbclid=IwAR0cNcD6G_nxEqOPjEn3j1gya_QgqzTnc7nrcqTV7VRXmAyeTL4M7z8pySg Blue Angels Legacy Hornets to conduct final Pensacola flyover https://weartv.com/news/local/blue-angels-legacy-hornets-to-conduct-final-pensacola-flyover From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2404943/from-cameroon-to-us-pilot-student-seeks-wings/

Nov 1, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt and Dr. Steph for this week's show! In this week's episode we learn that Berlin's Brandenburg Airport is almost ready to FINALLY opens it's doors to the public, there's good news as Wizz Air begins opens it's new base at Gatwick and Lufthansa runs in to a spot of bother as they discover 6 of their 747s are stuck in the Netherlands. In the military we hear news on the E4 doomsday plane and a 102-year-old World War II veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list. And finally David Kavanagh gets his question answered as The Plane Truth makes it's very welcome return! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Wizz Air UK opens new base at Gatwick Airport https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18826406.wizz-air-uk-opens-new-base-gatwick-airport/ https://www.anna.aero/2020/10/29/latest-route-and-base-launches-22-28-october/ https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/low-cost/wizz-air-expands-doncaster-sheffield-base-and-launches-thirteen-new-routes/ Good News as Kerry Airport to remain open despite the loss of Ryanair flights https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-40072904.html Boeing research shows disinfectants kill virus on airplanes https://www.axios.com/boeing-disinfectants-kill-coronavirus-airplanes-6d47dd91-7916-43b8-bdcb-7425080709a6.html Countdown continues to opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport; Berlin Schönefeld renamed Terminal 5 https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/countdown-continues-to-opening-of-berlin-brandenburg-airport-berlin-schonefeld-renamed-terminal-5/ The last time we talked about this on the show was back in Episode 316 (Story 9). Nick was on the show and he told a fascinating story about he used to drive Willy Brandt's car. Willy Brandt was the West German Chancellor and Mayor of West Berlin. The new airport is named in his honour. To find out how Captain Nick came to drive his car follow this link: https://youtu.be/6l5ocDiaY8U?t=4777 Six Lufthansa Boeing 747-400s are stuck in The Netherlands https://www.airlive.net/six-lufthansa-boeing-747-400s-are-stuck-in-the-netherlands-too-heavy-to-take-off/ Airbus To Begin Offering Tours Of Its Mobile Final Assembly Line https://simpleflying.com/airbus-mobile-assembly-line-tours/ United Airlines Opens The First Class Toilet For All Passengers https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-first-class-toilet/ Tu-154 Performs its last civil flight in Russia. https://samchui.com/2020/10/28/tupolev-tu-154-performs-its-last-civil-flight-in-russia/#.X5w4u4gzZPY MILITARY The Navy identified the two pilots killed in Friday's tragic plane crash in Foley. https://weartv.com/news/local/navy-identifies-instructor-student-aviator-killed-in-plane-crash-in-foley?fbclid=IwAR31rM-wuGLU26YXhB_eheBNchzzfjHSvwQuNMjb1jjafLL3FoKGgr2xGQY Air Force Delays Moving Forward with E-4B Doomsday Plane Replacement Effort https://www-military-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.military.com/daily-news/2020/10/05/air-force-delays-moving-forward-e-4b-doomsday-plane-replacement-effort.html/amp 102-year-old World War II veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list https://www.cbsnews.com/news/102-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-skydiving-bucket-list/ Marine Corps says goodbye to the Super Cobra https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/marine-corps-times/2020/10/20/marine-corps-says-goodbye-to-the-super-cobra/

Oct 25, 2020

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's episode of PTUK, the UK's Number 1 Aviation Podcast! In this week's show a passenger on everyone's favourite low cost airline flies to the Ukraine instead of Spain, there's a surprise announcement as a UK airline is resurrected and there's a new life for one of BA's 747s. In the military the legendary F-117 Nighthawk continues to fly regular training missions, Australian F-35s are declared "operational", and Boeing's "Loyal Wingman" unmanned fighter aircraft is nearing its maiden flight. And It's our final part of our chat with Dan Holley about his fascinating hobby of storm chasing. The latest travel information for the UK and our Travel Corridors can be found here : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Flybe could be back next year after deal struck to restart airline https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/oct/19/flybe-back-airline-exeter-covid Ryanair passenger goes to Ukraine instead of Spain https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-passenger-kiev-ukraine-valencia-spain-wrong-flight-b1203230.html British Airways 747 to start new life as film set and an https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-747-film-set/#:~:text=A%20retired%20British%20Airways%20747,facility%2C%20according%20to%20British%20Airways Andy's incredible picture from his Spitfire can be found here https://twitter.com/andy_durst/status/1319362656491405314?s=20 Arizona Man Looks to Start Sushi Restaurant in Decommissioned 747 https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/10/19/arizona-man-looks-to-start-sushi-restaurant-in-decommissioned-747/ Microsoft Buy Sustainable jet fuel for employee travel on Alaskan Airlines https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/microsoft-alaska-airlines-team-up-for-alternative-jet-fuel-905673.html Qatar Airways supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 'Think Pink' flight https://www.dfnionline.com/latest-news/qatar-airways-supports-breast-cancer-awareness-month-think-pink-flight-19-10-2020/ Singapore Airlines Returns To New York With World's Longest Flight https://simpleflying.com/singapore-airlines-resumes-worlds-longest-flight/ Longest US domestic flight also gets back in the air https://simpleflying.com/hawaiian-boston-resumption/ Moment an Easyjet passenger is slapped by his WIFE after going on an anti-mask tirade and causing a mass bust-up with other holidaymakers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8858441/Easyjet-passenger-refusing-wear-mask-slapped-wife-foul-mouthed-tirade-sparks-mass-bust-up.html Inspiring Aviation Documentary 'Fly Like A Girl' Now Streaming https://www.flyingmag.com/story/careers/fly-like-a-girl-documentary/ https://www.flylikeagirl.film/ Iran Air Boeing 747-200 Diverts To Tehran With Cargo Of Sheep https://simpleflying.com/iran-air-boeing-747-200-sheep-diversion/amp/ MILITARY Russian Su-34 combat jet crashes in Khabarovsk Region https://defence-blog.com/news/russian-su-34-combat-jet-crashes-in-khabarovsk-region.html U.S. Navy F/A-18E Crashes Near China Lake. Pilot Ejected And In Stable Condition https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/21/check-out-this-video-of-one-of-the-two-f-117s-landing-at-mcas-miramar-yesterday/ F-117s Make Surprise Visit To Marine Corps Air Station Miramar https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37171/f-117-nighthawks-make-surprise-visit-to-mcas-miramar-in-san-diego?fbclid=IwAR0O6B4WAwChuebkfcO74vw2KNxCxjkS4m7wrzkk9l_GzB7g6RfP1QtdAXg Joint US-Aussie training marks full operational status for RAAF F-35 capability https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/7030-joint-us-aussie-training-marks-full-operational-status-for-raaf-f-35-capability Boeing's unmanned combat jet edges closer to first flight https://defence-blog.com/news/boeings-unmanned-combat-jet-edges-closer-to-first-flight.html#:~:text=Aerospace%20giant%20Boeing%20has%20announced,a%20low%2Dspeed%20taxi%20tes

Oct 18, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Captain Nick from the APG Podcast for this week's episode of the Number One UK Aviation Podcast, PTUK! In this week's show Airbus reveal their first A321 Freighter conversion, British Airways has a change of Boss, and Singapore Airlines opens what could be the world's largest restaurant in an A380. In the military the Philippines receive some new Tucano's, and the USAF has got some new top secret tech in their Fighter jets. We also have a very special piece written by Captain Nick all about the A340 and this weeks aviation in my life comes from Alan Loveday. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Captain Nick Twitter - @oldplot Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL First flight of A321 freighter conversion https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/321-precision-conversions-completes-first-flight-of-a321-converted-freighter/140576.article Ryanair to close Cork and Shannon bases for the winter https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/1015/1171650-ryanair-base-closures/ Ryanair starts competing with PTUK's Story number 2! https://www.air-journal.fr/2020-10-13-un-podcast-pour-ryanair-5223252.html FAA Releases Final Rule On Cessna Strut-Attached A.D. https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2020/10/13/faa-releases-final-rule-on-cessna-strut-attached-a-d/ British Airways' boss replaced https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54505840 Malaysia Airlines takes measures to protect mental health of aviation workers https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2020/10/08/malaysian-airlines-take-measures-to-protect-mental-health-of-aviation-workers https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/52/16619/naluri-partners-with-malaysia-aviation-group-for-psychological-wellbeing.html https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/malaysia-aviation-group-launches-upskilling-and-reskilling-programme-for-over-2-000-employees ZIPAIR And Collins Partner To Let You Order Refreshments From Your Phone https://simpleflying.com/zipair-smartphone-ordering/ British Airways Threatens Those Who Criticize The Airline https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-threatens-those-who-criticize-airline/ 1500th A330 delivered to Delta Airlines https://www.air-journal.fr/2020-10-13-airbus-le-1500eme-a330-pour-delta-air-lines-video-5223251.html Singapore A380's turning into pop up restaurants https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8831691/Singapore-Airlines-turns-grounded-jets-pop-restaurants-serving-class-meals-470.html MILITARY Philippines takes formal delivery of six Super Tucanos https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/philippines-takes-formal-delivery-of-six-super-tucanos/140619.article The Air Force's Secret New Fighter Jet Could Pack This Highly Classified Tech https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34317041/air-force-secret-new-fighter-jet-technology/ GE closes on first flight of Catalyst turboprop engine https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ge-closes-on-first-flight-of-catalyst-turboprop-engine/140543.article F/A-18F trap landing from a great, different perspective. https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/13/amazing-footage-shows-the-inputs-on-throttle-and-stick-required-to-manual-land-a-super-hornet-on-a-carrier/

Oct 11, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Paul from the Layovers Podcast for this week's episode of the Number One UK Aviation Podcast, PTUK! In this week's show we say a fond farewell to BA's last two Boeing 747's "but there may be good news", The A220 turns into the next new biz jet, and a woman is caught trying to take rather a lot of money into Dubai. In the military news Russia's new fighter jet goes topless, Canada receives their first CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue Aircraft and we have some exciting Red Arrows news. We also learn more about Dan Holley's love of storm chasing in part 2 of Captain Al and Matt's chat with him. Chris Marsh shares with us his thoughts on Aviation in his life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Dan Holley - Twitter @DanHolley_ Captain Al - Twitter @Airbus_Al We often feature pictures from our friend Jonathan Warner and his INCREDIBLE pictures can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/54998417@N02/ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BA's 'Queen of the Skies' jumbos bid farewell to rainy London https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-british-airways-idUKKBN26S3LM The aircraft could have life somewhere else too https://onemileatatime.com/avatar-airlines-british-airways-747/ Popular plane-tracking websites hacked in spate of mystery cyber attacks https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/popular-plane-tracking-websites-hacked-19016045 Airbus A220-100 to evolve as 'TwoTwenty' corporate jet https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-a220-100-to-evolve-as-twotwenty-corporate-jet/140475.article Airlines hope Covid-19 health pass will have passengers flying again https://www.ft.com/content/8d603248-6884-4081-9256-8c5b2f2827ba UK Supreme Court hears climate case on Heathrow airport expansion https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/10/08/uk-supreme-court-hears-climate-case-heathrow-airport-expansion/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/civils/heathrow-heads-to-supreme-court-for-third-runway-appeal-07-10-2020/ https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/18783135.heathrow-airport-third-runway-will-not-open-2030/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/news-and-insights/legal-updates/the-heathrow-decision---what-does-it-mean-for-infrastructure/ Emirates Fined by the US for Flying Over Iranian Controlled Airspace https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-10-02/us-fines-emirates-overflying-tehran-fir Korean Air to secure new facilities to help transport COVID Vaccine http://koreabizwire.com/korean-air-to-secure-additional-storage-for-coronavirus-vaccine/171338 https://simpleflying.com/how-airlines-are-preparing-to-ship-the-covid-19-vaccine/ Leeds woman found with almost £2-million in cash in suitcase https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2020-10-08/leeds-woman-found-with-almost-2-million-in-cash-in-suitcase MILITARY Watch Russia Fly Its New Fighter Jet with the Top Down, As a Flex https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34289018/watch-russia-fly-new-fighter-jet-with-top-down/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm2odB-tp4s&feature=youtu.be F-35 Crash Blamed on Tired Pilot, Fancy Helmet, Other Issues https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34290250/f-35-crash-blamed-on-tired-pilot-autopilot-helmet-other-issues/ Canada Has Received The First CC-295 Kingfisher Search And Rescue Aircraft https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/06/canada-has-received-the-first-cc-295-kingfisher-search-and-rescue-aircraft/ New Red 1 announced by Red Arrows https://ukaviation.news/new-red-1-announced-by-red-arrows/ https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/news/new-red-arrows-team-leader-aims-to-inspire-with-dynamic-air-display/

Oct 4, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and a special guest for today's programme. In this week's show Exeter's old Flybe base has some new residents, an airline in Asia goes gender neutral with their passenger greetings and Paramedics in the Lake District begin tests with their new Emergency Vehicle. In the military a US Marine Corps KC-135 and an F-35 collide during air-to-air refuelling and in Paris, a sonic boom brings the city to a halt. It's the last part of Nicks chat with Ian Palmer this week and we talk to Gemma Brazier about her time as cabin crew and an exciting new project she's been working on to help fellow crew during literally the worst year for aviation! Gemma's Social Media details : https://www.instagram.com/crewbusinesses/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/788292158181219/ Facebook: for those who have been made redundant, "Not Just Crew" Page Ian Palmer's Social Media details : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianpalmerdrummer Website: www.ianpalmer.com Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Exeter Aerospace launches in former Flybe Facility https://ukaviation.news/exeter-aerospace-to-launches-in-former-flybe-facility/ Ryanair Locks Horns With Rival Aer Lingus On Twitter https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-aer-lingus-twitter/ No more 'ladies and gentlemen' on Japan Airlines flights https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54336194 COVID Won't Lead To Lufthansa Retiring The Boeing 747 Early https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-boeing-747-no-early-retirement/amp/ Rex Secures Ex-Virgin Australia B737s for Inter-City Domestic Flights https://samchui.com/2020/09/30/rex-secures-ex-virgin-australia-b737s-for-inter-city-flights/#.X3YdRGgzZPY NASA's Boeing 747 Telescope [HAS FLOWN] To Hamburg https://simpleflying.com/nasa-boeing-747-telescope-sofia/ GE9X Engine For Boeing 777X Earns FAA Certification https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/ge9x-engine-boeing-777x-earns-faa-certification https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/faa-certifies-ge9x-engine-for-boeing-777x/ https://blog.geaviation.com/product/ge9x-engine-achieves-faa-certification/ ZeroAvia Completes Milestone Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight https://www.flyingmag.com/story/aircraft/zeroavia-completes-hydrogen-fuel-cell-flight/ Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled plans for what it hailed as the first commercial zero-emission aircraft https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54242176?fbclid=IwAR0X8xu17CvFkXNKssvv6FZS-gUMFncjN8F63DQcm9W7iH52WsOTpEnSXg0 Jet suit paramedic takes Lake District test flight https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/29/jet-suit-paramedic-takes-lake-district-test-flight MILITARY Frenzied audio from stricken air tanker reveals crew's response after collision with $100m F-35 stealth jet which forced the fighter pilot to parachute to safety https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8787283/Pilot-crew-F-35-fighter-jet-parachute-safety-colliding-C130-Hercules-aircraft.html https://journaltimes.com/news/national/marine-pilot-in-collision-praised-for-keeping-crew-safe/article_3006242c-067e-5f76-b2b6-d48b59dac9f2.html Rafale's Sonic Boom During Intercept Shakes Paris, Disrupts French Open Tennis Match https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/01/rafales-sonic-boom-during-intercept-shakes-paris-disrupts-french-open-tennis-match/

Sep 27, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Brian Coleman for this week's show. In this week's show we learn the last ever A380 has been assembled, the A321 flying from the US to the UK is unveiled and a time when most airlines are retiring their passenger 747's, one airline is refurbishing theirs. In the military a vintage WWII B-25 Mitchell makes a forced landing in California and we learn that the U-2 will be a regular tenant at the famous RAF Fairford. Captain Nick is in conversation with Ian Palmer as he talks candidly in part three about his battle with alcohol and we go slightly off-topic as Captain Al and Matt talk to Weather forecaster Dan Holley about his unusual hobby of storm chasing. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Search Twitter for : Captain Al - @airbus_al Dan Holley - @danholley_ Brian mentioned during the show that he is producing quirky fabric face coverings and that he's donating all the proceeds to a Pasadena Women's Shelter (he's already donated over $300). If you'd like to order some take yourself to https://www.tabfabric.com and make sure you enter the code of LOVEPTUK at checkout for a special discount! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL The last A380 to be built is complete https://simpleflying.com/final-airbus-a380-assembled/ Airline in Italy came up with a clever coronavirus strategy to make flying safer https://apple.news/AFCuhWDllTRq7W_bZ1qOnOw New JetBlue A321 unveiled that will be the first to fly from the US to the UK for the Airline https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/jetblue-streamers-tail-london-airbus-a321lr/ GA Pilots able to land at one of Australia's busiest airports https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/23/the-little-planes-that-could-sydney-airport-opens-up-to-hobby-pilots-during-pandemic Airline workers have lower rates of COVID-19 than the general population — and airline CEOs say it's proof that flying is safe https://www.businessinsider.com/airline-workers-covid-rates-is-flying-safe-2020-9?fbclid=IwAR3PJH3u14SIPFxuZOjq3isXlPEYEEj5YVP4Rir_yzJBc5tHmWooMRHogrw Another (Green) Electric aircraft coming soon https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-09-23/heart-unveils-electric-propulsion-system-es-19-airliner Iran Air Refurbishes One Of Its Boeing 747s https://simpleflying.com/iran-air-refurbished-boeing-747/amp/ We need to be re-born on a plane FREE flights Egypt AIr https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/09/baby-born-on-flight-to-london-gets-lifetime-ticket-from-airline/ Qantas selling off B747 drinks cart's inc Booze https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-boeing-747-bar-drinks-cart MILITARY Three wounded in B-25 "Old Glory" crash in California https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2020/09/20/three-wounded-in-b-25-old-glory-crash-in-california/ U-2's are moving to Fairford! https://dragonladytoday.com/2020/09/24/arctic-dragons-make-fairford-their-home/?fbclid=IwAR36mn77J4N8IgtH1FyULjPpMb401u766011e2PIlDr64OOEjC48sCG7C0I A Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S Flanker fighter jet reportedly gunned down a Su-30 Flanker during a recent close-air-combat training mishap. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36684/russian-flanker-fighter-reportedly-downs-another-with-its-cannon-by-accident Major military exercises taking place off Scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-54264399

Sep 20, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando (Live and on tape) for this week's show. In this week's show there is a shocking announcement from NATS involving their current batch of trainees, an inquiry into a Shetland helicopter crash says the crew would have failed the training exam and the fate of another fleet of A380s is being decided next week. In the military the UK Ministry of Deference May not purchase as many F-35s as originally planned and the US Air Force acknowledges the rapid development and testing of a new clean sheet fighter aircraft. Ian Palmer continues his enlightening chat with Captain Nick and Dan Holly and Captain Al join Matt for a weather themed Plane Truth. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Lufthansa Set To Decide On A380 Fate Next Week https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-a380-fate/ Video shows passenger push airline employee who falls https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-shows-passenger-push-airline-employee-who-falls/LKEV6H2VEFDOBK7FBR2ZTPJK44/ Air-Traffic Control Trainees Tod: Course Over, Job Ended https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-traffic-control-trainee-nats-redundant-b447250.html How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft https://www.aviationpros.com/gse/fueling-equipment-accessories/quality-control/article/21149610/how-fuel-contamination-threatens-grounded-aircraft ATR flies first new-build 72-600 freighter for FedEx https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/atr-flies-first-new-build-72-600-freighter-for-fedex/140196.article Boeing's 'culture of concealment' to blame for 737 crashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54174223?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c4e8zkykmg4t/aviation-safety&link_location=live-reporting-story Shetland Super Puma crash: Crew 'would have failed training exam' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-54116035?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c2n5vpdv320t/aviation-accidents-and-incidents&link_location=live-reporting-story Illustrated book The Etiquette of Flight pokes fun at awful airline passengers https://www.creativeboom.com/features/the-etiquette-of-flight/ MILITARY Storm Clouds Gather Over F-35B Lightning As United Kingdom Prepares Defense Review https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36468/storm-clouds-gather-over-f-35b-lightning-as-united-kingdom-prepares-defense-review The Air Force Secretly Designed, Built, and Flew a Brand-New Fighter Jet https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34030586/air-force-secret-new-fighter-jet/ Futuristic V-280 Not Advanced Enough to Replace the Osprey: AFSOC Commander https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/16/futuristic-v-280-not-advanced-enough-replace-osprey-afsoc-commander.html

Sep 13, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Gordon for this week's show. Gordon Smith is Group Editor for Commercial Aviation with some of the world's largest aviation magazines joined us to discuss all the latest in Commercial Aviation News and Military Aviation News and much much more. To subscribe to their incredible magazine (Carlos has been a subscriber for many years!), take yourself to https://shop.keypublishing.com/subscription/view/publication/AW/Airliner-World-Subscription Twitter - @_AirlinerWorld Facebook - Facebook.com/AirlinerWorld/ Instagram - @AirlinerWorld Captain Al talks to Matt about the Airways in the Sky and Captain Nick shares with us part one of four as he to Ian Palmer about his amazing career in music and aviation. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL European airline bailouts hit €26.6 billion: HSBC https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/european-airline-bailouts-hit-266-billion-hsbc/140125.article Wizz Air to operate former Qatar freighter bought by government https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/25831-wizz-air-to-operate-former-qatar-freighter-bought-by-government?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=social American Airlines Hands Out 1 Million Lbs of Food To Those in Need https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-food-handout/ The Birth of The Boeing 707 Was No Secret – Everyone Knew! https://www.airlineratings.com/news/birth-boeing-707-no-secret-everyone-knew/ Volunteer Pilots Are Flying Across America to Celebrate 100 Years of Airmail https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a33928089/transcontinental-air-mail-service-100-year-anniversary-flights/ New Flying Car Takes Flight In Japan https://www.motor1.com/news/442450/flying-car-test-japan/ Thai Airways opens pop-up restaurant, complete with airline seats, to serve its airline food https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/thai-airways-pop-up-restaurant-bangkok-airline-food Airbnb in Pennsylvania that you can fly to and park the aircraft outside https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32460316?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1597736583_lVYvGTOAa5%2BaNTNq&source_impression_id=p3_1599745051_5LMJt%2F9pPxNdbvdu MILITARY Four Marines Safe After Super Stallion Helicopter Catches Fire Mid-Flight https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/05/four-marines-safe-after-super-stallion-helicopter-catches-fire-mid-flight.html U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs of the "Wake Island Avengers" Land In The UK For Joint Training With British Lightnings https://theaviationist.com/2020/09/09/u-s-marine-corps-f-35bs-of-the-wake-island-avengers-land-in-the-uk-for-joint-training-with-british-lightnings/ No takers for RAF Marham jet offered free to good home https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/no-takers-for-free-tanker-jet-at-raf-marham-1-6831647 Irish Air Corps receive new PC-12s this week https://flyinginireland.com/2020/09/new-irish-air-corps-pc-12s-due-for-delivery-this-week/

Sep 6, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show it's been a bad few weeks for Boeing's 767, Aer Lingus mulls over moving it's Transatlantic base to the UK and there's good news as more airlines ditch their change fees to encourage more people to fly. In the military a US Navy E2 Hawkeye crashes in Virginia with the crew safely egressing the aircraft and two VERY capable helicopters get some upgrades in Russia and the US. In this week's Plane Truth we're talking window cracks and Jan Hubner shares with us the aviation in their life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Accident: Omni B763 at Bucharest on Aug 28th 2020, left main gear collapse on landing http://avherald.com/h?article=4dbdfa02&opt=0 Accident: Fedex B763 at Los Angeles on Aug 19th 2020, left main gear did not extend http://avherald.com/h?article=4db7c464&opt=0 Incident: Kalitta B763 at Vancouver on Aug 17th 2020, flaps problem on approach http://avherald.com/h?article=4dbe2a4c&opt=0 Stansted Airport: Two held over 'suspicious device' on plane released https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-53959772 Aer Lingus Mulls Moving Transatlantic Services To The UK https://simpleflying.com/aer-lingus-transatlantic-services-move/amp/ Gulfstream Hits Triple Digits on G700 Flight Testing https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-07-28/gulfstream-hits-triple-digits-g700-flight-testing?fbclid=IwAR1vrq27CmpO8EdZC8QKG_n2Xdjvods_rdIrpbCQEM4HlNuX-ZQkHP67dIs Guy wearing Jet Pack reported by pilots around LAX https://globalnews.ca/news/7309664/jetpack-lax-pilots/ Faradair's Hybrid Electric Aircraft Finds Fresh Impetus in New Duxford Home https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-09-01/faradairs-hybrid-electric-aircraft-finds-fresh-impetus-new-duxford-home The airline industry is ditching change fees because it's desperate for people to fly https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/31/21409152/united-delta-airlines-change-fee-eliminate-covid Gogo is selling its commercial aviation business for $400 million https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-gogo-sells-commercial-aviation-business-20200901-5behf5t53bcwpdy4mtfdbvw77u-story.html?MessageRunDetailID=3254831281&PostID=19049795&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io Virgin Atlantic adds back five routes to network in September https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/virgin-atlantic-adds-back-five-routes-to-network-in-september/139986.article Wizz Air announces six new destinations from Doncaster Sheffield Airport https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/wizz-air-announces-six-new-destinations-doncaster-sheffield-airport-2958058?amp MILITARY Navy Pilots and Crew Escape from Hawkeye Before It Crashes in Virginia https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33863429/navy-e2c-hawkeye-crash-virginia-crew-escape/ Ukrainian Air Force exercise almost ends in disaster https://defence-blog.com/news/ukrainian-air-force-exercise-almost-ends-in-disaster.html Prototype Helicopters https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/alligator-variant-makes-progress-contract-offing/ https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/25/exclusive-here-are-the-photos-of-the-mh-6-notar-flown-and-tested-by-the-160th-soar-a-night-stalkers/ D-Day Squadron Participates in VJ Day 75th Commemorative Flyover http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/d-day-squadron-participates-with-vj-day-75th-commemorative-flyover.html

Aug 30, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's show. In today's episode there's talk of mass lay-offs at Gatwick as passenger numbers plummet, law suits and unexpected quarantines make for a difficult week at EasyJet and someone is trying to make carbon free aviation fuel using Ammonia. In the military plane spotters at Fairford are warned by the police and there's sad news coming out of Duxford involving the Flying Legends. Matt talks to Cpt Al about Tyre punctures in this week's Plane Truth and James Dean shares with us their Aviation in their Life. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks - https://www.planetalkinguk.com - Let us know what you think! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Gatwick Airport to axe 600 jobs as passengers down 80 percent https://www.itv.com/news/2020-08-26/gatwick-airport-to-axe-600-jobs-as-passengers-down-80 Ryanair passenger removed from Stansted flight after receiving text saying he had coronavirus https://apple.news/ACVi1lpT1RL2D8Qg8LIBGFg EasyJet Sued After Passenger Was Moved On Flight To London https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-sued-passenger-moved/amp/ Delta Pilots Angry Their Jobs Are Being Outsourced https://onemileatatime.com/delta-pilots-jobs-outsourced/?fbclid=IwAR3TYShquwwfflIne3ToDLvpF81iOXet6ngZ2PsQuyZVO30uaUnUmkOQTu8 United Airlines to cut 2,850 pilot jobs without more U.S. government aid https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/27/united-airlines-to-cut-2850-pilot-jobs-without-more-us-government-aid.html The Australian Cricket Team's all-business class https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/the-australian-cricket-team-s-all-business-class-perth-to-uk-flight Reaction Engines testing ammonia as carbon-free aviation fuel https://newatlas.com/aircraft/reaction-engines-ammonia-carbon-free-aviation-fuel/ The Potentially Revolutionary Celera 500L Aircraft Officially Breaks Cover https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36016/the-potentially-revolutionary-celera-500l-officially-breaks-cover Find out how Cargolux Airlines protect its Boeing 747-8 from Coronavirus https://www.airlive.net/find-out-how-cargolux-airlines-protect-its-boeing-747-8-from-coronavirus/ Delayed EasyJet passengers face unforeseen quarantine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-53923509 MILITARY IWM Duxford and The Fighter Collection Announce Relocation of Flying Legends Air Show http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/iwm-duxford-and-the-fighter-collection-announce-relocation-of-flying-legends-air-show.html DARPA's AI Defeats Air Force Pilot 5-0 In Head-To-Head Competition https://inhomelandsecurity.com/darpas-ai-defeats-air-force-pilot-5-0-in-head-to-head-competition/ B-52 plane spotters heading to RAF Fairford warned by police https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/b-52-plane-spotters-heading-4453427.amp

Aug 23, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt and the King of all things Aviation Captain Jeff for this week's show. In this week's show we discover there's talk of Quanta's International services being grounded until July 2021, Wizz Air decides to take on EasyJet at Gatwick Airport and a man is arrested after driving under a taxiing aircraft. In the military, the Royal Air Force receives a high-end full motion simulator simulator for its P-8 Poseidon fleet (built in the US and transported to the UK by a Russian-made airplane) and we see even more flights of the legendary (and not so retired) F-117 Nighthawk in support of an exercise in Nevada The Microsoft Flight Sim is finally released and Producer John has been having a go and Matt talks to Captain Al and Dan Holley about Turbulence in this week's Plane Truth. Why not get involved? Our chatroom is where are wonderful community all interact and shape the conversation on the show each week. We wouldn't have such fun on the show without them. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Hope to see you all on Friday! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Cap'n Al Twitter - @airbus_al Dan Holley Twitter - @danholley_ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL QANTAS SEES INTERNATIONAL SERVICE GROUNDED UNTIL JULY 2021 AND EMIRATES SAYS IT WILL SERVE 100% BY JULY 2021 https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-08-20/qantas-sees-international-service-grounded-until-july-2021 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/20/emirates-says-it-will-serve-100percent-of-its-destinations-by-summer-2021.html RYANAIR CUTS CAPACITY FOR SEPTEMBER https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/ryanair-cuts-20-of-sept-oct-capacity-as-restrictions-hit-demand/139792.article MAN ARRESTED IN PORTLAND AFTER DRIVING UNDER A TAXIING AIRCRAFT https://simpleflying.com/man-arrested-in-portland-after-driving-under-a-taxiing-aircraft/ WIZZ AIR TAKES ON EASYJET AT GATWICK AIRPORT https://apple.news/Au83LxIEGQ1GKjjx58o-1zg BOEING 737 MAX ORDER FROM ENTER AIR https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-enter-air-orders/boeing-scores-years-first-737-max-order-with-polish-airline-enter-air-idUSKCN25F28A https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130724 MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR TURNS BUCKINGHAM PALACE INTO BLOCK OF FLATS https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/08/19/microsoft-flight-simulator-turns-buckingham-palace-into-block-of-flats LONDON CITY AIRPORT £500 MILLION MAKEOVER ON HOLD https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/london-city-airports-500million-makeover-22546198 MILITARY FIRST SIMULATOR ARRIVAL BOOSTS RAF POSEIDON OPERATIONS https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/first-simulator-arrival-boosts-raf-poseidon-operations/139820.article FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY ISRAELI COMBAT AIRCRAFT HAVE LANDED IN GERMANY TO TAKE PART IN BLUE WINGS 2020 EXERCISE https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/17/for-the-first-time-in-history-israeli-combat-aircraft-have-landed-in-germany-to-take-part-in-blue-wings-2020-exercise/ F-117 NIGHTHAWKS NOW APPEAR TO BE FLYING AS ADVERSARIES IN RED FLAG AERIAL WAR GAMES https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35748/f-117-nighthawks-now-appear-to-be-flying-as-adversaries-in-red-flag-aerial-war-games RUSSIA'S 'HUNTER' IS UNLIKE ANYTHING IN AMERICA'S ARSENAL https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33548209/russia-hunter-combat-drone/

Aug 16, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and a very quiet Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show there's more bad news for Rolls Royce as they alert operators to Trent engine blades cracking, everyone's favourite low cost carrier smashes their 7 star rating and suggestions are made that simulated evacuations should be more realistic. In the military a helicopter gets shot at while training in the US state of Virginia and the Air Force is 3D printing engine components. In this week's Plane Truth we learn all about the Black Box and Tanya Weinman tells us all about the Aviation in her life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : The place that Armando was talking about in Atlanta: https://www.elevationatlanta.com/ Link to Airshow World YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-h3mztYKUfLWynkG4wgww IX1344 Air India Express Update: https://avherald.com/h?article=4daf960f COMMERCIAL ROLLS ROYCE ALERT A350-900 OPERATORS ABOUT XWB-84 BLADE CRACKING https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/a350-900-operators-alerted-to-trent-xwb-84-blade-cracking/139708.article RYANAIR SOARS TO A SEVEN STAR AIRLINE https://www.airlineratings.com/news/ryanair-soars-seven-star-airline/ EASYJET FLIGHT WAS ONE SECOND FROM CRASHING AFTER PILOTS MISJUDGED RUNWAY BY NEARLY A MILE, REPORT REVEALS https://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-flight-was-one-second-from-crashing-after-pilots-misjudged-runway-by-nearly-a-mile-report-reveals-12048260 This is the link to the AAIB report : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2173e08fa8f57ac3af2d31/Airbus_A320-214_G-EZWE_09-20.pdf SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT TO NOWHERE https://simpleflying.com/starlux-airlines-sightseeing-flight/ https://simpleflying.com/qantas-antarctica-sightseeing-flights/ https://antarcticaflights.com.au/ PROMISING SIGNS: BA'S ENTIRE A380 FLEET HAS UNDERGONE MAINTENANCE https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-a380-maintenance/ For anyone interested in more about how aircraft are stored we had a fantastic discussion with Peter Collings and Andy from the A320 podcast on Episode 314. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/ThionXEH4Ko?t=4200 If that's not enough then check out the A320 Podcast Episode 102: https://a320podcast.co.uk/podcasts/tap102-storage-of-aircraft HAS THE FLYING RECOVERY PEAKED? HERE'S A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabrielleigh/2020/08/13/has-the-flying-recovery-peaked-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers/#487050c1161a https://simpleflying.com/7-percent-airbus-a380s-operational/ SIMULATED EVACUATION MUST ADAPT TO BAG-RETRIEVAL MENACE: ENQUIRY https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-53678908 https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/laudamotion-stansted-incident-report-released/ https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/simulated-evacuation-must-adapt-to-bag-retrieval-menace-inquiry/139677.article The link to the AAIB report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f21754ad3bf7f1b0fa79fc7/Airbus_A320-214_OE-LOA_09-20.pdf APG covered this when the event first happened on Episode 366 released March 2019 http://airlinepilotguy.com/apg-366-what-do-all-of-the-stripes-mean/ HI FLY'S AIRBUS A380 CAUSES PANIC & JOY AFTER FLYING JUST 230M ABOVE COASTLINE https://simpleflying.com/hi-flys-airbus-a380-causes-panic-joy-after-flying-just-230m-above-coastline/amp/ SCRAPPING AIRLINERS RIGHT NOW IS PROVIDING LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR INFOSEC EXPERTS https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/10/boeing_747_floppy_drive_updates_walkthrough/ USAF HELICOPTER SHOT AT WHILE FLYING OVER VIRGINIA https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/08/12/air-force-helicopter-shot-while-flying-over-virginia-crew-member-injured/ THE US STATE OF WISCONSIN WILL HOST MORE THAN 50 AIRCRAFT FOR EXERCISE NORTHERN LIGHTNING https://www.news8000.com/934807-2/ THE H-60 JOLLY GREEN II RESCUE HELICOPTER CONTINUES OPERATIONAL TESTING https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2307839/jolly-green-ii-continues-tests-completes-first-aerial-refueling/ THE USAF IS 3D PRINTING PARTS FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-force-produces-first-3-d-printed-metal-part-for-aircraft-engines/139643.article

Aug 9, 2020

In this week's show everyone's favourite low cost airline is threatened with an Italian flight ban, a Captain dismissed a go-around call before a hard landing incident and a new service between Teeside and Heathrow opens up. In the military the SpaceX capsule returns safely to earth and castaways are found by an Air Force tanker aircrew in the Pacific Ocean. Find out all about the new project Grant & Steve have lined up, Captain Al talks to Matt about Airplane mode in the latest Plane Truth and we announce the winner of our Aviation in my life competition with a £150 pound voucher for the Plane Reclaimers shop going to one lucky listener. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Hope to see you all on Friday! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL AN AIR INDIA EXPRESS PLANE WITH 191 PEOPLE ON BOARD HAS CRASHED AT AN AIRPORT IN THE SOUTHERN STATE OF KERALA https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53699857 TEESIDE GETS LINK TO LHR WITH EASTERN AIRLINES https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/eastern-secures-lhr-slots/ ITALY THREATENS RYANAIR WITH FLIGHT BAN OVER COVID-19 SAFETY RULES https://www.euronews.com/2020/08/05/italy-threatens-ryanair-with-flight-ban-over-covid-19-safety-rules VIRGIN ATLANTIC CHAPTER 15 PROCEEDINGS https://www.wearefinn.com/topics/posts/virgin-atlantic-files-for-us-bankruptcy-protection/? BIZ AVIATION UPDATE https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/marketplace/bizav-approaching-heyday-wheels-chief-says https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/textron-introduces-king-air-360/ https://www.signatureflight.com/about/newsroom/details/2020/08/03/signature-flight-support-purchases-tag-aviation-fbo-sa-acquiring-fixed-base-operator-locations-in-geneva-and-sion https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-08-03/signature-expands-european-network-tag-fbo-buy VIDEO IMAGES SHOW MC-21 UNDERGOING WATER-INGESTION TEST RUNS https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/video-images-show-mc-21-undergoing-water-ingestion-test-runs/139637.article TRIGANA 737F CAPTAIN DISMISSED GO-AROUND CALL BEFORE HARD-LANDING ACCIDENT https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/trigana-737f-captain-dismissed-go-around-call-before-hard-landing-accident/139621.article http://avherald.com/h?article=49deae9a http://avherald.com/h?article=4da87516 WIZZAIR HUNGARY RECEIVES EASA-AOC https://newsabc.net/wizzair-hungary-receives-easa-aoc-austrian-aviation-net/ SUPERSONIC FLIGHT https://news.sky.com/story/amp/virgin-galactic-working-on-2-300mph-supersonic-jet-that-could-reach-sydney-in-five-hours-12042007 https://simpleflying.com/boom-supersonic-overture-rolls-royce/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-08-03/russia-moves-forward-supersonic-development https://simpleflying.com/us-air-force-supersonic-passenger-flight/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=07082020 MILITARY SPACE X SPLASH DOWN https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-crew-dragon-nasa-astronauts-splashdown-gulf-of-mexico-today-2020-08-02/RAF https://www.spacex.com/human-spaceflight/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/aug/02/nasa-astronauts-splash-down-spacex-capsule MILDENHALL REMAINS OPEN https://www.airforcemag.com/esper-keeping-mildenhall-open-makes-obvious-strategic-sense/KC135 CREW FINDS MISSING MARINERS https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/2300808/kc-135-crew-finds-missing-mariners-on-pacific-island/

Aug 2, 2020

Join Nev, Matt, Carlos and Armando (via video) for this week's episode of the UK's favourite Aviation Podcast. We'll be talking with Britain's Youngest Pilot Jack Jenner-Hall. Nev has another Passenger Experience lined up for you and Armando chats with good friend John Jester about findings from the Atlas Air Flight 3591 crash investigation. If you haven't done so already, make sure you send in your feedback before next week to be in with a chance of winning the AMAZING £150 prize offered Andrew to spend on the PLANE RECLAIMERS web shop. Can't wait to find out all about the 'Aviation in your life'. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BOEING TO END 747 PRODUCTION AND REVISES PRODUCTION RATES FOR OTHER MODELS https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-slashes-output-delays-777x-to-2022-and-confirms-end-for-747/139534.article SMARTWINGS 737 CAPTAIN HID ENGINE FAILURE TO CONTINUE FLIGHT TO ORIGINAL DESTINATION https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/smartwings-737-captain-hid-engine-failure-to-continue-flight-to-prague/139486.article A GLIMPSE INTO POST PANDEMIC ECONOMY AND BUSINESS CLASS https://simpleflying.com/post-pandemic-business-class/ https://simpleflying.com/economy-class-zones/ FIRST B757 FLIGHT TO ST HELENA https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/titan-airways-757-visits-one-of-the-worlds-most-remote-and-difficult-airports/ BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES THEY ARE TO CLOSE A318 ALL BUSINESS CLASS ROUTE https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-retires-a318-ba1-flight/ VERY FIRST A330 TO BE RETIRED https://simpleflying.com/cathay-retires-worlds-first-airbus-a330/ MILITARY USAF INTERCEPT OF IRANIAN AIRLINER OVER SYRIA https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-confirms-fighter-jet-flew-close-iranian-jetliner/story?id=71955381 https://liveandletsfly.com/mahan-air-intercept/ AIR FORCE IS FINALLY AWARDING CONTRACTS TO PRIVATE AGGRESSOR FIRMS FOR ITS MASSIVE "RED AIR" ADVERSARY SUPPORT INITIATIVE https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35133/atacs-mirage-f1s-headed-to-holloman-and-luke-air-force-bases-after-aggressor-contract-win BRITAIN, SWEDEN, ITALY TO COLLABORATE ON COMBAT AIRCRAFT https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2020/07/22/Britain-Sweden-Italy-to-collaborate-on-combat-aircraft/6041595436255/

Jul 26, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. In this week's show a Flying club in Norfolk aims launches a new course to get old aviation off the ground, there's a world first coming out of Dubai as FREE COVID medical cover is offered by one airline and we're 'Going Green' with an Eco-Demonstrator and a 70 seater hybrid. In the military we're keeping with the green theme and we explore the possibility of a battery powered fighter jet and a cow gets stuck in a Riverbank. Matt & Carlos talk about their time at the Shuttleworth Airshow last weekend. Nev brings us one of his favourite segments from Gibralter ATC and Armando has got some exciting military news lined up. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Hope to see you all on Friday! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL FLYING CLUB AIMS TO GET NEW AVIATION COURSE OFF THE GROUND https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/felthrope-airfield-new-flying-club-1-6750485?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons The German company B&F Technik Vertriebs that Armando was talking about : https://www.fk-aircraft.com/retro%20aircraft.htm RYANAIR CUTS 1000 FLIGHTS BETWEEN UK&IE https://flyinginireland.com/2020/07/ryanair-cuts-flights-from-ireland-to-the-uk/?fbclid=IwAR2Pbo8dHMQsmkwbeIPolh4g4In-dj4ZzZ610Maw9VTBbY0J_i1SBw1rLY4 RYANAIR RETURNS A TEDDY https://www.instagram.com/p/CDB0QRyjquy/ EMIRATES FREE COVID MEDICAL COVER https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-to-cover-passengers-for-covid-related-medical-expenses-1.72753716 ETHOPIAN 777 FIRE IN SHANGHAI https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/ethiopian-b777-freighter-suffers-major-fire-in-shanghai/ ECO 787 DREAMLINER https://www.flightglobal.com/farnborough-2020/boeing-set-to-start-ecodemonstrator-flights-using-etihad-bound-787/139357.article U.S. EPA PROPOSING FIRST-EVER AIRPLANE EMISSIONS STANDARDS https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airlines-emissions/u-s-epa-to-propose-first-ever-airplane-emissions-standards-sources-say-idUSKCN24N0D3?MessageRunDetailID=3050179227&PostID=17525082&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io ELECTRIC AVIATION GROUP UNVEILS WORLD'S FIRST HYBRID ELECTRIC 70+ SEATER AIRCRAFT https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electric-aviation-group-unveils-worlds-first-hybrid-electric-70-seater-aircraft-301095546.html BRUSSELS AIRPORT TO GET US PRE CLEARANCE FACILITY https://www.neweurope.eu/article/brussels-airport-will-join-us-pre-clearance-network/ A NORFOLK TEENAGER IS FLYING HIGH AFTER BECOMING THE UK'S YOUNGEST QUALIFIED PILOT https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-teenager-becomes-youngest-uk-pilot-1-6758825 MILITARY WILL THE U.K.'S TEMPEST FIGHTER JET REALLY BE BATTERY-POWERED? https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33325577/tempest-fighter-battery/ US, BRITISH, AND DUTCH FIGHTER JETS JUST TEAMED UP FOR A 'POINT BLANK' EXERCISE OVER THE NORTH SEA https://www.businessinsider.com/us-british-dutch-fighter-jets-team-up-exercise-point-blank-2020-7 FORT SMITH (ARKANSAS) SITE IS FINALIST FOR SINGAPORE PILOT TRAINING https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jul/20/site-is-finalist-for-singapore-pilot-training/ RAF HELICOPTER TEAM RESCUES A COW STUCK IN A MUDDY RIVERBANK https://www.london-globe.com/united-kingdom/2020/07/11/raf-helicopter-team-rescues-a-mud-stuck-cow/

Jul 19, 2020

Flying Wild Alaska's Ariel Tweto and Reno Air Racer & Test Pilot Sean Van Hatten join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. Ariel Tweto from the wildly popular Discovery Channel TV show Flying Wild Alaska joins us on the show to talk to us about flying in Alaska, filming and producing the TV show, and her own journey to become a pilot, and life after the show. Sean Van Hatten talks to us about being a test pilot, flight instructor, aerobatic performer, and being the pilot at the controls for the first flight of the Stratos 716 light jet which is a 6-seat aircraft aimed to compete with the Cirrus Vision Jet, the Cessna Citation and other light turboprops. We take a quick sim through the big news stories of the week and in the Plane Truths with Captain Al we find out why the windows shades need to be up for take off and landing. You have between now and Episode 330 to send us in something that we can play out on the show and the theme is "Aviation in My Life" - Any feedback written, audio, audio visual will do! You'll be entered in the draw to win £150 voucher for the Plane Reclaimers Website kindly donated by Andrew Keegan who was with us on Episode 324. Ariel Tweto Links Twitter : @arieltweto https://www.poppingbubbles.org/ https://fnx.org/watch/show/native-shorts/ https://intoamericaswild.com/ https://www.fox.com/the-great-north/ Sean Van Hatten Links Twitter : @flyseanfly https://www.facebook.com/havocairracing/ https://stratosaircraft.com/partner-program/ To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE IMMEDIATE 747 FLEET RETIREMENT https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/07/16/british-airways-announces-immediate-retirement-of-747-fleet/ RYANAIR FLIGHT'S EMERGENCY LANDING AT STANSTED AIRPORT SEES TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/ryanair-flights-emergency-landing-stansted-18592070.amp VIRGIN ATLANTIC FINALISES £1.2BN RESCUE DEAL https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53406604 3 PHILLY WOMEN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT FOR ATTACK ON SPIRIT AIRLINES EMPLOYEES OVER DELAYED FLIGHT https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-spirit-airlines-ft-lauderdale-fight-20200716.html AN ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT WAS FORCED TO LAND WHEN A PASSENGER THREATENED TO KILL EVERYONE ON BOARD https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-airlines-emergency-violent-passenger-kill-everyone-2020-7 BLUEBIRD AVIATION DASH 8 CRASHES ON LANDING IN SOMALIA. ALL 3 PILOTS SURVIVE WITH MINOR INJURIES https://simpleflying.com/blue-bird-dash-8-somalia-crash/ NEPAL AIRLINES GROUNDS ALL ITS CHINESE BUILT AIRCRAFT https://simpleflying.com/nepal-airlines-grounds-chinese-aircraft/ THE NETHERLANDS IS TAKING RUSSIA TO COURT OVER DOWNING OF MALAYSIA AIRLINES MH17 https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ukraine-crisis-mh17/dutch-government-to-file-suit-against-russia-over-downing-of-mh17-idUKKBN24B1OF EMIRATES A380S RETURN TO THE SKIES [WITH PASSENGERS] FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE MARCH https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/emirates-a380-is-back-in-the-skies-superjumbo-takes-off-from-dubai-after-four-month-hiatus-1.1049411

Jul 12, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the UK's number one Aviation News Podcast. In this week's show a 787 is damaged as an engine collides with a Jet Bridge, Wizz Air announce they are taking legal action against Ryanair over the Buzz brand and there's a new radio station launched especially for cabin crew. In the military Boris Johnson's newly painted aircraft is employed in an operational role and an Afghan Air Force A-29 is confirmed to have crashed in the Northeast part of the country. In this week's Plane Truths Matt talks to Captain Al about how aircraft are powered on the ground and in the air aside from its engines. You have between now and Episode 330 to send us in something that we can play out on the show and the theme is "Aviation in My Life". Any feedback written, audio, audio visual will do! You'll be entered in the draw to win £150 voucher for the Plane Reclaimers Website kindly donated by Andrew Keegan. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL OOPS: TUI BOEING 787 DAMAGED AS ENGINE COLLIDES WITH JET BRIDGE https://simpleflying.com/tui-boeing-787-engine-jet-bridge-collision/ WIZZ AIR TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST RYANAIR OVER BUZZ BRAND https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/07/08/wizz-air-takes-legal-action-against-ryanair-over-buzz-brand/ BOEING IS REPORTEDLY ENDING PRODUCTION OF ITS 747 JUMBO JET https://www.engadget.com/boeing-to-end-747-production-012324738.html QANTAS ANNOUNCES FAREWELL FLIGHT SALE AHEAD OF BOEING 747 RETIREMENT https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/qantas-announces-farewell-flight-sale-ahead-of-boeing-747-retirement/news-story/97adb43430e4e440eb58020bc79e4779 WARNER, FIRST WOMAN CAPTAIN FOR A SCHEDULED US AIRLINE, PASSED AWAY JULY 3 https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/emily-howell-warner-flies-west/ THE WELSH SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRE WHO RUNS HIS OWN AIRPORT https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/pembrey-airport-wales-carmarthenshire-owner-18505676 RADIO STATION LAUNCHED AIMED AT AIRLINE CABIN CREW https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/07/radio-station-launched-aimed-at-airline-cabin-crew/ "I CAN'T EVEN WITH THIS …" SINGAPORE AIRLINES COMPLAINT https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-airlines-complaint/ SUSPECTED DRUG PLANE FOUND IN FLAMES ON MEXICAN HIGHWAY https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/drug-plane-fire-mexico-road-cocaine-a9603896.html SELF-DRIVING WHEELCHAIRS AT HANEDA AIRPORT https://www.aerotime.aero/yaoju.yu/25326-jal-introduced-autonomous-mobility-service-at-haneda-airport FLIGHT ATTENDANT'S SWEET ACT LEADS TO LASTING FRIENDSHIP FOR TEEN WITH AUTISM: 'CHANGED HIS LIFE' https://www.foxnews.com/travel/flight-attendant-lasting-friendship-boy-autism MILITARY JAPAN'S NEW X-2 FIGHTER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT https://www.defenceaviation.com/2016/04/japanese-5th-generation-fighter-mitsubishi-x-2-shinshin-makes-first-flight.html HUGE AIRBUS A400M ATLAS PLANE MAKES SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/huge-airbus-a400m-atlas-plane-4294401.amp AMERICAN PILOT EJECTS FROM AFGHAN AIR FORCE A-29 LIGHT ATTACK PLANE https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34694/american-pilot-reportedly-ejects-from-afghan-air-force-a-29-light-attack-plane BORIS JOHNSON'S NEWLY PAINTED PLANE IS SCRAMBLED TO SUPPORT RAF FIGHTER JETS RUSHING TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN WARPLANE https://www.forces.net/news/union-flag-vip-voyager-supports-raf-scramble

Jul 5, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's edition of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube and hit the Bell icon to be sure not to miss any of our LIVE shows. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. On this week's show there's good news as Virgin Australia announce they've found a buyer, EasyJet release plans to close 3 of their operating bases and 737 MAX schedule Certification Test flights that start early next week. In the military the Blue angels C-130 pilots are in the UK honing up the new fat Albert aircraft and The Osprey Tiltrotor Officially Joins the U.S. Navy. Nev shares with us his experiences as he takes his first flight since lockdown began and Matt talks to Captain Al about 'Bird Strikes'. We also announced our competition where you could win £150 to spend in the Plane Reclaimers Online Shop. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BOUGHT BY US PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP BAIN CAPITAL https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/06/26/virgin-australia-bought-by-us-private-equity-group-bain-capital/ RYANAIR INVESTIGATES PILOT WHO FLIES WITH A RUBBER CHICKEN IN THE COCKPIT https://nypost.com/2020/06/30/ryanair-probes-pilots-after-video-shows-them-playing-with-rubber-chicken/ EASYJET TO CLOSE HALF OF ITS LONDON BASES https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-london-bases/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter BOEING 737 MAX'S RECERTIFICATION FLIGHTS END AFTER JUST 10 HOURS https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-10-hour-recertification?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=02072020 NORWEGIAN SCRUBS $5.5BILLION ORDER FOR BOEING JETS https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/norwegian-air-scrubs-5-5-billion-order-for-boeing-max-787-jets/ BA FINALLY TAKING DELIVERY OF 787-10 https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-first-boeing-787-10-delivered/ SKYWEST AND MESA AIRLINES POSTED PROFITS LAST QUARTER https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/06/29/interview-regional-carriers-at-fulcrum-of-u-s-airline-industry-recovery/ HOLIDAY FLIGHTS TO SUN BACK ON FROM NORWICH AIRPORT AFTER AIRLINES RESUME ROUTES https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/airlines-resume-flying-from-norwich-airport-to-tenerife-and-amsterdam-1-6721532?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons VIRTUAL AIRCRAFT TROLLEY WITH TOUCH-FREE PAYMENTS TO ROLL OUT https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/06/22/virtual-aircraft-trolley-with-touch-free-payments-to-roll-out/ AMERICAN SET TO FLY FLIGHTS AT FULL CAPACITY FROM JULY 1ST https://nypost.com/2020/06/26/american-airlines-resumes-full-flights-july-1-amid-covid-19/ CHINA AIRLINES' NEWEST A330 ROUTE DOESN'T LEAVE THE AIRPORT https://simpleflying.com/china-airlines-newest-a330-route-doesnt-leave-the-airport/ ALASKA AIRLINES IS GIVING OUT YELLOW CARDS https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/01/alaska-airlines-will-give-yellow-card-to-passengers-without-masks/ PASSENGERS ARE LYING https://thejetset.tv/travel-news/airline-news/are-travelers-lying-about-coronavirus-in-order-to-fly/ COVID TESTING CENTRES LAUNCH AT FRANKFURT AIRPORT https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-frankfurt-covid-testing/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=30062020 MILITARY BLUE ANGELS C-130 PILOTS ARE IN THE UK LICKING UP THE NEW FAT ALBERT AIRCRAFT https://theaviationist.com/2020/06/30/ladies-and-gentlemen-heres-the-first-photo-of-the-blue-angels-new-fat-albert/ USAF'S LAST 'SPOOKY' GUNSHIP HEADS TO THE BONEYARD https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33000578/ac-130u-spooky-retire/ THE OSPREY TILTROTOR OFFICIALLY JOINS THE U.S. NAVY https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32959642/osprey-tiltrotor-us-navy/ NATIONAL GUARD CHOPPER LIFTS 'INTO THE WILD' BUS OUT OF ALASKAN WILDERNESS https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32935542/into-the-wild-bus-removed/ RAF ARE HIRING CABIN CREW FOR THE VOYAGER AIRCRAFT https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles/roles-finder/logistics/air-ground-steward

Jun 28, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. Andrew from the 'Plane Reclaimers' TV Show joins us to talk about the ins and outs of taking the in's of the aircraft out. In this week's show we learn there is a heady mix of apologies and law suits for Luton's favourite low cost carrier, facemasks and smoking force a Canadian budget airline to divert to Winnipeg and the last ever flight of an A380 operated by the French flag carrier takes place. In the military there is a US Military First as the Air Force pick a Woman as their Top Enlisted Leader and we get our first look at the UK government's newly painted A330. In this week's "The Plane Truth" with Captain Al our topic is: Airplane Lightning Strikes - Are they Dangerous? Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +447572249166 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel - You'll get notifications when we go live and you can help shape the conversation of the show by joining us in the chatroom. Go to www.youtube.com and search for Plane Talking UK. Contribute to the show by simply doing your shopping through our special link through the Amazon Website. They pay us a small referral fee for any purchases made using our link that we can use to buy equipment for the show. Simply click on https://www.amazon.co.uk/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=platalukpod-21&linkId=ddc934736c4c1aee089a965f480688c3&language=en_GB and do your shopping from there. Can you spare a $1? Then why not help us out by becoming a Patreon of the show. You'll hear about special events and announcements before anyone else - Even exclusive content too. Simply take yourself to https://www.patreon.com/planetalkinguk to sign up. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL NETJETS ADOPTS ADVANCED QUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-22/netjets-adopts-advanced-qualification-training-program EASJET LAWSUIT OVER DATA BREACH ATTRACTS 10,000 PASSENGERS https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-06-24/easyjet-lawsuit-over-data-breach-attracts-10-000-passengers EASYJET 'SORRY' AFTER MISLEADING CANCELLED PASSENGERS OVER REFUND RIGHTS https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-uk-flight-cancellation-refund-passengers-a9579121.html?amp ALMOST 1 IN 3 PILOTS IN PAKISTAN HAVE FAKE LICENSES, AVIATION MINISTER SAYS https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53182750 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/25/business/pakistan-fake-pilot-intl-hnk/index.html https://www.caapakistan.com.pk/Upload/SIBReports/AAIB-431.pdf AU REVOIR A380: AIR FRANCE BIDS FAREWELL TO AIRBUS' GIANT https://simpleflying.com/au-revoir-air-france-airbus-a380/ PAX NOT WEARING MASK, SMOKES AND FORCES WESTJET FLIGHT TO LAND https://simpleflying.com/westjet-737-smoking-passenger/ EMIRATES FLIGHT EK380 BRINGS COVID-19 CASES TO HONG KONG https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/25263-emirates-flight-covid-cases-hong-kong https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-suspends-passenger-services-from-pakistan-after-announcement-of-covid-19-cases-1.72220656 https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/flights_trains_en.pdf AMERICAN AIRLINES WELCOMES CUSTOMERS TO THE NEW TERMINAL B AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT https://news.flightag.com/american-airlines-welcomes-customers-to-the-new-terminal-b-at-laguardia-airport/ ÁNGEL FLIGHTS DURING PANDEMIC https://abcnews.go.com/US/angel-volunteer-pilots-families-us-pandemic/story?id=71417037 MILITARY ACC AIMS TO CUT PILOT TRAINING TIME BY UP TO HALF https://www.airforcemag.com/acc-aims-to-cut-pilot-training-time-by-up-to-half GEOPOLITICS IS CHANGING AS B-2 AGAIN FLIES ARCTIC MISSION TOGETHER WITH NORWEGIAN F-35 https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2020/06/arctic-geopolitics-changing-b-2s-again-flies-high-north-mission-together-norwegian HERE IS FIRST GLIMPSE AT UK GOVERNMENT'S REPAINTED AIRBUS VOYAGER A330 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/raf-voyager-boris-johnson-plane-takes-off-cambridge-airport-a4480356.html US AIR FORCE PROMOTES A FEMALE TO THE TOP ENLISTED RANK, A US MILITARY FIRST https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/06/19/us-military-first-air-force-has-picked-woman-top-enlisted-leader.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1592592323

Jun 21, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. We introduce a new segment "The Plane Truth" with Captain Al. This show's topic is: Is Airplane Air Safe? Recycled Air and HEPA filters. In this show we find out about the latest news from Boeing regarding the MAX, an unusual alliance between BA and everyone's favourite low cost airlines form to take on the government and Istanbul launches it's reign as Europe's largest airport with 3 simultaneous take-offs. In the military the wreckage Of The F-15C Eagle That Crashed Off The coast of the UK has Been Found and the US Airforce announces it's options for private air refuelling companies. Let us know what you think in the comments! Join the whole community in the chatroom. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. We spoke about Aerobility this week : https://www.aerobility.com The link to the virtual airshow is : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1HnzvVoSZw Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Boeing aims for key 737 MAX certification flight in late June https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-idUSKBN23H2O7 Senate bill aims to improve aircraft certification after 737 MAX crashes https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max/senators-introduce-aviation-safety-bill-to-reform-aircraft-certification-after-737-max-crashes-idUSKBN23N2YL Exclusive: U.S. senators draft plan to reform new plane design approvals after 737 MAX crashes https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-senators-draft-plan-to-reform-new-plane-design-approvals-after-737-max-crashes-idUSKBN23J2LK BA, easyJet and Ryanair launch legal action over govt's quarantine policy https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-ba-easyjet-and-ryanair-launch-legal-action-over-govts-quarantine-policy-12005185 Airlines ban alcohol on planes in response to Covid-19 https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/alcohol-ban-airlines-covid-19/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1IKO0ygdg2hMdLxIUP-rHRCqDqPAN9WbX5XeFSw31k8qcv3BmNBEGuZ3I Planes wedged together after collision at Aberdeen Airport https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806 The video is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZsqGUDGTSc Wizz Air continues aggressive expansion with three new bases https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/25235-wizz-air-new-bases-expansion-june-18?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wizz+air British Airways comes up trumps with Executive Club status extensions https://www.turningleftforless.com/ba-comes-up-trumps-with-executive-club-status-extensions/ Qantas to retire final 2 Boeing 747s this month https://thepointsguy.com/news/qantas-final-747-retirements/ Qantas cancels all international flights until October https://ukaviation.news/qantas-cancels-all-international-flights-until-october/ EasyJet agrees five-year deferral on 24 Airbus aircraft https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/easyjet-agrees-five-year-deferral-on-24-airbus-aircraft/138853.article Three Simultaneous Takeoffs Begin Istanbul's Reign As Europe's Largest Airport, Now With A New Runway https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhorton1/2020/06/15/three-simultaneous-takeoffs-begin-istanbuls-reign-as-europes-largest-airport-now-with-a-new-runway/#66d86c072e57 Kit out your MS Flight Sim cockpit with Thrustmaster's new range of Airbus controllers https://www.pcgamer.com/thrustmaster-tca-sidestick-aribus-edition-hands-on-preview/ Garuda Indonesia says flight attendants will forgo masks so passengers can see if they're smiling or frowning https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/garuda-indonesia-says-flight-attendants-071411704.html British Airways moves to inflight meal boxes https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/ba-boxed-meals MILITARY North Sea US jet crash: Pilot found dead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53051055 Air Force Is Looking At Using Magnetic Fields To Navigate Instead Of GPS And Flight Testing It On F-16s https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2020/06/12/air-force-gps-magnetic-fields-navigation-f-16/#773c45e26818 UK's F-35B 617 Squadron "Dambusters" Aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/uks-operational-f-35b-jets-mark-first-landing-on-hms-queen-elizabeth/ Air Force Says These Are Its Options For Hiring Private Aerial Refueling Companies https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34120/the-five-ways-the-air-force-says-it-could-pursue-hiring-private-aerial-refueling-companies

Jun 14, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. In this week's show we learn all about the UK government's new quarantine regulations, Ryanair make an important temporary alteration to their flight booking policy and France unveil a substantial aid package for the aviation industry. In the military there's damage to an Osprey as it's hit by a civilian aircraft, and Russian MIG35 fighters get their very own in-flight SIRI - What could possibly go wrong there! Armando talks to Bob Mills about the Reno Air races and Chris Marsh brings us his final passenger experience with La Companie. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL The UK's New Quarantine Rules – Everything You Need To Know https://simpleflying.com/uk-quarantine-rules/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=08062020 https://travelbans.org/ Ryanair Boss Urges Passengers To Ignore Government and Travel with Cabin Baggage Only https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-flights-cabin-baggage-government-advice-size-michael-oleary-a9561436.html Kalitta Boeing 737-400 ran off runway during a rejected take-off at Rochester Airport https://www.airlive.net/incident-kalitta-boeing-737-400-ran-off-runway-during-a-rejected-take-off-at-rochester-airport/?fbclid=IwAR3DBcEcaxPMVim9sxROy11bTXutiWGzRQbvOSjlo7iFllK4lJSMZGXXMRw https://avherald.com/h?article=4d84b89f&opt=0 France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2020-06-09/france-unveils-eu15-billion-aid-package-aviation-industry?utm_content=131289116&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-389487 British Airways to sell artworks worth millions by major British stars in bid to save costs during covid meltdown https://www.standard.co.uk/business/cashstrapped-british-airways-to-sell-artworks-worth-millions-a4464891.html Wizz Air Wants 100 Aircraft Based In Abu Dhabi By 2035 https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-expansion-plans/amp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&__twitter_impression=true Fiji Airways converts ATR 72 for freight operations https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fiji-airways-converts-atr-72-for-freight-operations/138720.article Stacked Seating Could Permit Lie Flat Beds In Economy https://simpleflying.com/stacked-seating-could-permit-lie-flat-beds-in-economy/ Paramotor pilot takes rare flight over Norwich airport https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/daniel-jones-paramotor-flight-over-norwich-airport-1-6690511?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons This is the epic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfpQV6XiAoo Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-10/airflow-launches-estol-electric-cargo-aircraft MILITARY Marine V-22 Osprey Damaged After Being Hit by Civilian Plane on Runway https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/06/09/marine-v-22-osprey-damaged-after-being-hit-civilian-plane-runway.html The Russian MiG-35 Fighter Jet's Voice Assistant Will Advise Pilots in the Air https://voicebot.ai/2020/06/10/the-russian-mig-35-fighter-jets-voice-assistant-will-advise-pilots-in-the-air/ Combat drone to compete against piloted plane https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52933958 Four injured as C-130H overruns runway at Iraq base https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/08/four-injured-as-c-130h-overruns-runway-at-iraq-base/ Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2020/06/09/airborne-laser-weapon-on-track-for-2022-demonstration/

Jun 7, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Paul from the Layovers Podcast for this weeks latest episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. In this week's show we learn that Amazon are leasing some new aircraft as business continues to boom, The first A220 rolls off its dedicated Alabama assembly line and we learn that Lion air stops its passenger services just days after restarting them as people fail to follow the rules. In the military the A400M is cleared to drop more Paratroopers from it's side doors and there's good news for the iconic B52 as the contest gets underway to replace it's engines. Armando to talks to Bob Mills about his commercial flying career and Chris Marsh tells us all about his passenger experience flying with 'La Compagnie'. To get in touch, send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website via https://www.planetalkinguk.com/ or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amazon expands fleet with 12 leased freighters from ATSG https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/e-commerce-logistics/amazon-expands-fleet-with-12-leased-aircraft-from-atsg/ GCAA investigation into DA62 crash at Dubai https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/gcaa-investigation-into-da62-crash-at-dubai.html British Airways Boeing 787 Pushed Off Of The Taxiway In Edmonton https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-pushed-off-of-the-taxiway-in-edmonton/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=04062020 U.S. scraps plans to ban Chinese airlines after Beijing permits foreign carriers, will limit flights to two a week https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/us-scraps-plan-to-ban-chinese-airlines-after-beijing-permits-foreign-carriers.html Pilot positive, Air India recalls plane to Moscow from midway http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/76104853.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Microsoft Flight Simulator gets into the nitty-gritty of navigation in a new video https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-into-the-nitty-gritty-of-navigation-in-a-new-video/ First Alabama made Airbus A220 takes flight https://ukaviation.news/first-alabama-made-airbus-a220-takes-flight/ New Japan LCC Zipair makes aviation debut with only cargo on first flight https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/04/business/new-lcc-zipair/#.XttjFTdKjiy Airline restarts flights, cancels them again when passengers can't follow Covid-19 regulations https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/lion-air-cancel-flights-coronavirus-intl-hnk/index.html Furious Ryanair passenger blasts airline after being stopped from boarding flight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8388119/Furious-Ryanair-passenger-blasts-airline-stopped-boarding-flight.html Turkish Airlines Introduces Hygiene Experts on Flights https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/06/04/turkish-airlines-introduces-hygiene-experts-on-flights/ MILITARY Airbus A400M cleared to drop more paratroopers through its side doors https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/06/03/airbus-a400m-cleared-to-drop-more-paratroopers-through-its-side-doors/ US Air Force launches contest to replace the B-52 bomber's engine https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/05/20/the-air-force-launches-a-contest-to-replace-the-b-52s-engine/

May 31, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Mentour Pilot Petter Hörnfeldt for this weeks recording of the PTUK Aviation Podcast. We had a great chat with the one and only Mentour Pilot and Armando talks to Bob Mills about his time as a Naval Aviator, Airline Captain and President of the Sports Class at the Reno Air Races in the first part of a new interview series. There was the usual round up of the latest commercial news too. Check out Mentour Pilot at his channel at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwpHKudUkP5tNgmMdexB3ow This is the reporter Petter mentioned : https://www.seattletimes.com/author/dominic-gates/ The Pilot Programme Petter mentioned : https://theairlinepilotclub.com/ Check out the Plane Talking UK on Social Media where you'll find out more about the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PlaneTalkingUK To get in touch, Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website via https://www.planetalkinguk.com/ or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Delta will fly the final MD-88 and MD-90 flights on June 2nd https://aeronewsglobal.com/delta-will-fly-the-final-md-88-and-md-90-flights-on-june-2nd/ EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs and reduce capacity https://www.ft.com/content/73e0664c-14a6-4b35-b5ff-2fa37a33db65 Major fire at Bombardier's aircraft factory in Belfast https://ukaviation.news/major-fire-at-bombardiers-belfast-site/?fbclid=IwAR2isPDfHIaDZecCCfQKgrCknuFR6YqmXFMVojujLoNX5ImV726imQFWq5w EMIRATES PRESIDENT TIM CLARK DENIES RUMOURS OF MASS A380 RETIREMENT https://samchui.com/2020/05/23/emirates-president-tim-clark-denies-rumours-of-mass-a380-retirement/#.XtLljzpKjIV Boeing restarts 737 Max production https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-restarts-737-max-production/138571.article Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more planned https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-jobs/boeing-cutting-more-than-12000-u-s-jobs-thousands-more-planned-idUSKBN2332EP?feedName=businessNews&feedType=RSS&MessageRunDetailID=1893545432&PostID=15445088&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io SpaceX makes history with successful first human space launch https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/27/virgin-orbit-provides-more-details-about-what-went-right-with-its-first-launch-demo/ Russian Student Stranded In Frankfurt Airport https://simpleflying.com/russian-student-stranded-in-frankfurt-airport/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=22052020

May 24, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this weeks recording of PTUK Aviation Podcast. In today's commercial aviation news we learn of a data breach at EasyJet affecting 9 million customers, vending machines appear in airports selling PPE and AirFrance announce the retirement of their entire fleet of A380s. In the military aviation we hear of awful news from the Snowbirds Display Team and the Irish Air Corps in the Market for a new Transport Plane. Carlos talks to Max Trescott about an innovative autoland product from Garmin and Nev brings us his latest bumper highlights package. Search for us on Social Media using the tag 'PlaneTalkingUK', send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-52722626 Unions say Ryanair exaggerating COVID threat to undermine conditions https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-conornavirus-ryanair/unions-say-ryanair-exaggerating-covid-threat-to-undermine-conditions-idUSKBN22W1ZT British Airways set to take delivery of first Boeing 787-10 this week https://thepointsguy.com/news/ba-first-787-10-delivery/ Cessna Skycourier finally flies https://txtav.com/en/newsroom/2020/05/first-cessna-skycourier-twin-utility-turboprop-takes-flight Crash: PIA A320 at Karachi on May 22nd 2020 https://avherald.com/h?article=4d7a6e9a&opt=0 At least 56 dead as Pakistan plane crashes into Karachi houses https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pakistan-flight-crash-lahore-to-karachi-casualty-injured-latest-updates-1680793-2020-05-22 Vending machines at airports selling PPE https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/05/18/las-vegas-airport-vending-machines-are-selling-ppe/#3a0cc4fe6805 Bank of China now own 12% (ish) of Norwegian https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/05/20/china-takes-stake-in-new-look-norwegian-air/?fbclid=IwAR3CPkk80HMOUC1at69mAOAaIlbwbiieAzb02OEjk6AocjZJe23m7xYSDyU#77edc14a7872 Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs as the coronavirus slams aviation https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/20/business/rolls-royce-job-cuts/index.html American Airlines 787s Covered In Fire Suppression System Malfunction https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-787s-covered-in-fire-suppression-system-malfunction/ Etihad Operates Historic First Flight To Israel https://simpleflying.com/etihad-israel-flight/ Air France To Retire Its Entire Airbus A380 Fleet https://www.aerospcworld.com/2020/05/breaking-air-france-to-retire-its.html Lufthansa Group joins fuel from sunlight and air project https://www.aerotime.aero/aerotime.team/25009-lufthansa-group-joins-fuel-from-sunlight-and-air-project MILITARY Officer Calls Snowbirds Crash 'Nightmare' as Probe Begins https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/05/19/officer-calls-snowbirds-crash-nightmare-probe-begins.html Red Arrows moving to RAF Waddington from RAF Scampton https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-england-lincolnshire-52709531 Matt's first ever appearance on PTUK was in this episode! https://planetalkinguk.libsyn.com/plane-talking-uk-podcast-episode-25 FAA investigating Detroit drone flight that came 'dangerously close' to Blue Angels https://www.thenewsherald.com/news/faa-investigating-detroit-drone-flight-that-came-dangerously-close-to-blue-angels/article_e041b9de-9893-11ea-b666-5f96aaa623bd.html Irish Air Corps in the Market for a Transport Plane https://flyinginireland.com/2020/05/new-transport-aircraft-for-the-irish-air-corps/?fbclid=IwAR3hglPj3fE9a-4MqFetPFGzp3Zd7OEAFK629NeNdS-AM4gJmZGllr4W4UU Annie Glenn, wife of Astronaut John Glenn passes https://www.space.com/annie-glenn-dies-of-covid-19-at-100-obituary.html

May 17, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando, Matt, Major Rick and Micah (from the Airplane Geeks - www.airplanegeeks.com) for this week's PTUK Aviation Podcast recording. In this week's Grey Stuff special we learn that the A10 will continue flying until 2040, RAF Typhoons conduct exercises with the US B1B Lancer and the first Osprey arrives in Japan. In the commercial news some airlines announce their intentions to return to the skies, Jet Blue's New York flypast draws criticism and the UK's Quarantine scenario draws contempt from airline and crew circles. We also take another trip down memory lane as Nev delves back into the airshow archives with some highlights. Search for us on Social Media using the tag 'PlaneTalkingUK', send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. The details on the film Armando was talking about can be found here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : MILITARY https://www.airforcemag.com/a-10-will-remain-in-fleet-through-2040s-despite-planned-cuts/ https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/05/13/lakenheath-f-15s-deploy-to-afcent/ https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/raf-typhoons-exercise-us-b1b-lancer-bomb/ https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-british-airways-pilots-facing-the-sack-could-join-the-raf-on-secondment-11986803 https://www.airforcemag.com/light-attack-providers-get-second-shot-with-socom/ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/raf-valley-releases-fresh-statement-18240999 https://theaviationist.com/2020/05/08/heres-venom-the-new-special-painted-jet-of-the-f-16-viper-demo-team/ https://defence-blog.com/army/first-v-22-osprey-aircraft-arrives-in-japan.html COMMERCIAL https://www.reuters.com/article/ryanair-airbus/ryanair-plans-to-replace-laudas-airbus-jets-with-boeing-oleary-idUSS8N2CJ00R https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2020/05/mitsubishi-aircraft-suspends.html https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-new-york-flypast-criticism/ https://www.airlive.net/breaking-delta-to-retire-its-entire-boeing-777-fleet-by-the-end-of-this-year-due-to-the-coronavirus-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR06AVYqkUoR-9TLTf1anNoOCmaN475n-T7NgFOQTMrbuMrHkJlyFZJgEIs https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/quarantine-scenario-draws-contempt-from-uk-airline-and-crew-circles/138301.article https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-masks-exc-idUSKBN22O349?fbclid=IwAR3jfw0zSWPE6ExgfagWSlXxpfbKlsRYeJ5h3_f-oQWAu7nXUGF92NZXoUA https://apnews.com/098d822f7eba7488f7aea67a1bb447a9

May 10, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Captain Al for this week's show. In today's show we hear of sad news as Virgin pull out of Gatwick but someone is already eyeing up some of their slots, even in lock-down there are still fights breaking out on one low cost carrier in the states and there's another accidental discharge this time in a BA hangar. In the military VE celebrations take place despite these unusual conditions and the Leidos-led team pitches Bronco II to Special Operations Command. Nina shares with us the poem she wrote that was doing the rounds on social media and there's more memories from Nev with some of the great meetups we've had. We'd love to hear from you, please let us know how you're surviving during lock-down, send us a message via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://simpleflying.com/star-wars-day-liveries/ https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/65378/virgin-atlantic-to-cut-3-000-jobs-and-leave-gatwick https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-06/wizz-air-targets-major-u-k-push-with-gatwick-slots-coming-free https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-sweden-legal-action/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/ryanair-sues-eu-to-cancel-sweden-s-493-million-airline-rescue https://simpleflying.com/state-aid-fairness/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52514444 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52537936 https://nypost.com/2020/05/04/brawl-breaks-out-on-spirit-airlines-flight-over-noise-complaint/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38580804 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/qatar-787-drifts-into-a350-after-being-spun-by-doha-gale/138180.article https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/transatlantic-traffic-keeps-biggin-hills-head-above-water/138210.article https://simpleflying.com/ba-777-hangar-malfunction/ https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/mro/a380-cleared-for-temporary-cargo-conversion.html https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/a380-finally-lands-freighter-role-with-lht-modification/138247.article https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/05/06/an-african-express-airways-embraer120-crashes-in-somalia/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-somalia-crash/six-dead-as-plane-carrying-coronavirus-aid-crashes-in-somalia-idUSKBN22G27T https://avherald.com/h?article=4d6de1d4&opt=0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southwest-airlines-jet-plane-hits-kills-person-austin-airport/ https://simpleflying.com/austin-aircraft-strike-death/ https://avherald.com/h?article=4d6fdffd&opt=0 https://simpleflying.com/lithuanian-drive-in-cinema/ https://simpleflying.com/emirates-repatriation-baby-born/ MILITARY https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/is-chinas-stealth-bomber-due-to-make-an-appearance-soon/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32388638/elon-musk-grimes-baby-name-x-ae-a12-meaning/ https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/air-sea-lift/6045-leidos-led-team-pitches-socom-armed-overwatch http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/red-white-blue-spitfire-raf-museum-ve-day-75th-celebrations.html https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/virtual-ve-day-75.aspx

May 3, 2020

Join Nev, Captain Nick and Matt for today's show. In this week's episode we hear worrying news involving Nev's favourite airline, Han Solo is in trouble with the FAA for a runway incursion in the Falcon and after 9 years of delays Berlin celebrate the opening of their new airport. We also pay tribute to the incredible achievements of Captain Tom Moore as he turns 100 years young this week. In the Military we have an accidental missile fire whilst on the ground and the new 'Airforce One' is already over budget despite not going into service until 2024. There's another stroll down memory lane thanks to Nev's great little highlights package and we hear from Nik Codling, Clare Aitken and Mahzuz Karim with some feedback. The Old Warren are hosting their first 'Virtual Airshow' whilst Lockdown continues - Take yourself to https://www.shuttleworth.org/events/seasonpremiere-onlineairshow/ to enjoy this unique event. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52489013 https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-boeing-737-liberia/ https://www.projectwingman.co.uk/our-mission https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-52444813 https://flyinginireland.com/2020/04/northern-ireland-air-ambulance-pays-tribute-to-nhsat-15000-feet/?fbclid=IwAR1RQ3GlQsMfZQONgAWEcN9ZAKVJqKfBFQNjXm7WNXhZ_JopK8KYa1LHlAE https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-52481858 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-52460823 https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/takeovers/2020/04/30/boeing-embraer-tie-up-collapses/ https://simpleflying.com/air-changan-paid-social-distancing/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-52470012 https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2020/04/the-best-airline-call-signs-in-the-world.html MILITARY https://sofrep.com/news/su-25-accidentally-fires-missile-while-on-ground-misses-parked-c-130-kills-5/ The Plane Tale Nick is referring to can be found at http://airlinepilotguy.com/burning-the-forrestal/ https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-extends-study-on-feasibility-of-private-aerial-refueling/ http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/national-museum-of-the-u-s-air-force-expands-virtual-experience.html https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32336242/air-force-one-over-budget/

Apr 26, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando, Paul P from the Layovers Podcast and Matt for today's bumper show. In this episode news begins to surface as the financial burden becomes too much some big names in passenger transport, some customers are meeting resistance from their airline when trying to get refunds from their airline and a new UAE low cost carrier is granted it's operating certificate. In the Military the Impressive Elephant Walk Ends USAF Continuous Bomber Presence in Guam after 16 Years and Germany approves the Super Hornet / Growler buy to replace Luftwaffe Tornado Fighter Bomber. Nev shares another highlights package of happier times and there's some great audio feedback from Chris Marsh about a recent photo shoot he did with his local Air Ambulance. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-21/virgin-australia-enters-voluntary-administration https://www.kimberleybulletin.com/news/40k-in-equipment-stolen-from-grand-forks-airport-beacon/ https://news.delta.com/delta-has-200000-pounds-food-we-cant-use-so-were-giving-it-people-need https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-new-airline-gets-operating-certificate-1.1587632986967 https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/ryanair-tells-passengers-wont-cash-21912490 https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-raises-checked-bag-fees-coronavirus-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR0wWQ5FFbtdR6ARAP7Y3N-GMpu0ekNj5s8CNYlefiTKGZouHr3SLKGJbWA&r=US&IR=T https://www.aeronewsx.com/post/aviointeriors-releases-post-coronavirus-seat-designs https://skift.com/2020/04/21/airport-automation-to-speed-up-for-a-crisis-rebound-with-less-human-contact/ https://simpleflying.com/mc-21-300-flight-testing-continues/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-04-22/carbon-neutral-farnborough-doesnt-rest-its-green-laurels https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/first-airbus-airliner-lands-on-st-helena/138000.article https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-heart-shaped-flight-path/ MILITARY https://theaviationgeekclub.com/impressive-elephant-walk-ends-usaf-continuous-bomber-presence-in-guam-after-16-years/ https://theaviationgeekclub.com/germany-approves-super-hornet-growler-buy-to-replace-luftwaffe-tornado-fighter-bombers/ https://aerobaticteams.net/en/news/i301/Thunderbirds-and-Blue-Angels-planned-flyovers-at-many-locations.html?fbclid=IwAR2RsREX3nkKZw0J1kjUxv9WXWjhuY9bcIhW4AZTEHci2FxgUh23XRKlSEk#.XqBwxweZ7Vs.facebook

Apr 19, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt, Andy from the A320 Podcast and Peter Collings for this week's bumper show. In this week's episode we learn that an awful lot of aircraft require a little more than a quick buff to get them back in the air, everyone's favourite low cost airline are a loggerheads with regulators over proposed ideas designed to lift travel restrictions and we talk preparatory maintenance for aircraft when this is all over. In the military we talk about Thunderbirds / Blue Angels / Red Arrows and the world's biggest plane steps up the fight against the virus with a hundred tonnes of medical gear. Nev brings us a new feature called 'Groan of the Week' - Thanks to our listener Ralph Walker who emailed into the show for this idea. Nev also shares with us a little trip down memory lane to a time when we were allowed outside - Take a look at his amazing highlights package! - https://youtu.be/rQ7vKlrDLw4. Peter and Andy talk all things Airbus with some great questions from the chatroom as usual. If you find a media fail involving aviation please send them in to us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://mediacentre.stanstedairport.com/london-stansted-pays-tribute-to-nhs-heroes/?fbclid=IwAR2hOF9J7mE6sDLDnUPWwzMrx1G_R7Q6kqoJCoJL3SV7ESU04vEo8Qu5tZ4 2. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-ryanair-seats/ryanair-boss-rejects-removing-middle-seats-to-slow-virus-idUSL5N2C35WL 3. https://travelradar.aero/cathay-involved-in-collision-at-hong-kong-international/15768/ 4. https://samchui.com/2020/04/14/british-airways-a350-and-emirates-b777-collide-in-dubai/#.XphyL8gzZPY 5. https://simpleflying.com/heavy-british-airways-a380-crushes-french-airport-taxiway/ 6. https://www.airlive.net/boeing-has-discovered-several-more-software-issues-in-the-737-max/?fbclid=IwAR2FlEbasLx4MQ22K08T7swSZgFT0ZzpAGvlhm_8Tsh1hQRnERny1F5dGok 7. https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2020/04/delta-takes-over-order-for-10-airbus.html 8. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d449dfc&opt=0 9. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/east-midlands-airport-eurocontrol-cancelled-cargo-passenger-manchester-heathrow-stansted-a9460551.html 10. https://simpleflying.com/bamboo-airways-unlimited/?fbclid=IwAR34t5ELzOLsKu5HRrzRlWGbbE2ZFOMgvorMoYZTsuhfnEEbC6N33mdHHRI 11. https://simpleflying.com/air-france-a330-shot-at/ 12. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-quebec-city-1.5534384 13. https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/04/16/small-plane-crash-closes-northbound-75-ronald-reagan/5144816002/ 14. https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2020/04/16/kef_airport_fire_fighters_dance_and_delight/ 15. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/etihad-doubles-down-on-airframe-cabin-maintenance-of-parked-fleet/137847.article MILITARY 1. https://news3lv.com/news/local/flying-high-thunderbirds-grateful-to-be-part-of-las-vegas-community 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/10/u-s-and-russian-media-depict-starkly-different-narratives-of-russian-navy-il-38n-intercept-by-alaskan-f-22s/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32147741/antonov-225-covid-19/

Apr 12, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Jeff for this week's show. In today's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline boasts massive profits, a young pilot gains his PPL after only 4 months and incorrect parts are responsible for a Boeing 757 gear collapse. We talk to Jeff about the impact this world event is having on our favourite industry and whether we'll ever see flight numbers return to pre-virus levels. In the military an A10 makes an emergency belly landing at Moody Airforce Base and Boeing are being made to replace the sensor and camera system on the KC46 at their own expense. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/old-buckenham-pilot-will-harmer-gains-license-1-6581979 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-expects-to-report-profit-between-950m-and-1bn-1.4219792 3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2020-04-02/air-bp-providing-free-fuel-uk-air-ambulances 4. https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-gear-collapse-cause/?fbclid=IwAR1md5bEU3QH9GwcjGwz8hY78H0P1wM2gMZ5d69qhVWKQ5ELaTQ4eYMvrGU 5. https://www.businessinsider.com/learmousine-half-private-jet-limo-for-sale-auction-mecum-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR2rCv8-aSjWL_BtM5qAAfQCBpQu6CqEH1pbHI_dxzPkOozu4nF5nn1Aj6k&r=US&IR=T 6. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-03/leasing-group-avolon-cancels-big-boeing-max-order 7. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-records-15-a350-cancellations-but-reveals-order-for-10/137820.article 8. https://www.space.com/stratolaunch-hypersonic-vehicles-worlds-biggest-airplane.html 9. https://simpleflying.com/supersonic-flight-faa-proposal/ 10. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-03-05/faa-steps-illegal-charter-clampdown 11. https://asiatimes.com/2020/04/chinas-ag600-airplane-prepped-for-sea-tests/ 12. https://www.ameinfo.com/industry/travel/iata-releases-2019-airline-safety-report 13. https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-developed-fully-electric-plane-x-57-maxwell-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR1DfoGyvZzKeboRIpdie98m3HU-Jl7_TGa7D8D9nyk-Cuqiwe0DQz-xyoE&r=US&IR=T 14. https://www-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.businessinsider.com/leonardo-aw609-civilian-v-22-osprey-details-photos-2020-3?amp MILITARY 1. https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/24788-fighter-jet-crash-averted-by-defect-in-civil-ejection-incident 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2020/04/02/done-deal-boeing-will-have-to-rip-and-replace-kc-46-sensor-and-camera-systems-on-its-own-dime/ 3. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/04/08/10-makes-emergency-belly-landing-moody-air-force-base.html 4. http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/pilot-reunited-with-c-130-he-flew-to-escape-saigon-45-years-ago.html

Apr 5, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt S and Matt C for this week's show. In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline go out on some ghost flights, we learn about the various ways the aviation industry is helping to tackle the outbreak, there's good news for frequent fliers as the tiered thresholds are reduced helping to retain their status and one regional carrier flies it's first plane into Heathrow. In the military we learn that the Broncos are returning to US Service for training and the Israeli and US Air Force hold joint F35 in Drill. We talk to Matt C about the A320 Lounge and it's range of teaching aids designed to help keep you current. We're looking for feel good aviation stories in this difficult time so if you find any, we'd be very grateful if you shared them with us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/crisis-accelerates-approval-of-a320-seat-bag-cargo-modification/137672.article 2. https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ghost-flights/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/easyjet-founder-fires-first-shot-in-bid-to-oust-board-members/137696.article 4. https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-to-start-flying-a-limited-number-of-passenger-flights-1.1585817203435 5. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-easyjet-crew-nhs/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/04/02/loganair-flies-to-heathrow-for-the-first-time/ 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/british-airways-reduces-tier-point-thresholds-and-extends-gold-upgrade-and-companion-vouchers/ 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a220-uncontained-engine-failures-linked-to-resonance-phenomenon/137658.article 9. https://airlinerwatch.com/first-postwar-passenger-plane-of-japan-was-transported-to-the-theme-park-in-tokyo/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-787-9-delivery/amp/ 11. https://thepointsguy.com/news/https-thepointsguy-com-news-royal-air-maroc-oneworld-newest-member/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-medical-worker-transport/ MILITARY 1. https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2020/04/01/tom-cruise-asked-to-pilot-a-super-hornet-in-top-gun-sequel-the-navy-wasnt-having-it/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+NAV 2. https://news.usni.org/2020/03/31/navy-cant-afford-to-slow-pilot-training-amid-covid-19-pandemic 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers 4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers

Mar 29, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, David and Matt for this episode. In this week's programme we give you a quick summary of the impact the 'lock down' is having on the industry, there's an accidental discharge in Los Angeles and an innovative seat design allows disabled passengers to use their own wheelchair during flight. In the Military, The US Air Force's Air Combat Command plans to award multiple contracts for adversary aircraft and there's an update on the B17 Flying Fortress incident. Lastly, Armando makes some reading recommendations while we all have some unexpected down-time. Nik Codling talks about Canadian repatriation from Morocco among other things and Armando throws his wife Megan out of a Cessna. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.yahoo.com/wealthy-flock-private-jets-pandemic-spreads-airlines-tank-041325401.html?guccounter=1 2. https://simpleflying.com/delta-lax-hangar-foam-discharge/?utm_source=pop 3. https://www.aviationpros.com/engines-components/aircraft-airframe-accessories/interiors/press-release/21130472/molon-labe-seating-new-airline-seat-design-will-allow-disabled-passengers-to-fly-in-their-own-wheelchairs 4. https://in.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-italy-alitalia/update-1-alitalia-to-relaunch-with-much-smaller-fleet-sources-idINL8N2BG797 5. https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/26/822031112/tougher-id-requirements-for-domestic-flights-postponed-to-2021?t=1585474043096 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/02/28/jal-to-serve-plant-based-beyond-meat-on-select-flights/ 7. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/an-225-returns-to-flight-after-modernisation/137555.article 8. https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-will-use-air-traffic-data-to-populate-the-simulation/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/ana-new-lounges-haneda/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcemag.com/acc-to-award-red-air-contracts-for-six-bases/ 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/22/russian-military-launches-humanitarian-air-bridge-sending-il-76-airlifters-to-help-italy-fight-covid-19/ 3. https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FAA-says-no-passengers-on-Collings-Foundations-15157635.php 4. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/26/here-are-some-great-aviation-book-recommendations-for-the-covid-19-quarantine/

Mar 22, 2020

Join a full compliment of hosts for a trawl through this week's aviation news stories. In today's programme there's good news as Cathay Pacific start adding flights to the UK, there's bad news as the UK's Chancellor INCREASES Air Passenger Duty and there's good news as Easyjet release their winter schedule. In the military NASA Is Building Its Supersonic X-Plane Out of Old Warbirds and two Futuristic looking Aircraft Will Compete to Replace the Army's Black Hawk. Nev shares with us his return flight to Newcastle as Nev's Passenger Experience returns; he also takes a turn in an A320 Simulator in Cambridge. We're looking for positive news stories to all keep us going so if you come across one, please send it to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/03/16/cathay-pacific-are-now-adding-flights-to-ukus-as-hong-kong-has-coronavirus-under-control/#28c0cea240ff 2. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6642708806054875137-vN0S/ 3. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/03/budget-2020-air-passenger-duty-increased-despite-coronavirus-hitting-airlines/ 4. https://simpleflying.com/what-planes-will-replace-american-airlines-retired-boeing-767s/ 5. https://www.acropolis-aviation.com/acropolis-aviation-welcomes-its-brand-new-airbus-acj320neo/ 6. https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/03/18/easyjet-launch-winter-schedule-early-to-allow-people-to-change-their-flights-to-a-much-later-date/amp/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/air-tahiti-nui-longest-flight/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/flying-on-a-787-soon-install-your-own-stained-glass-window/ 9. https://www.facebook.com/dlcoastguard/posts/3007908625919803 10. https://simpleflying.com/australia-a319-antarctica-rescue-mission/?utm_source=pop 11. https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/03/17/despite-covid-19-jal-prepares-olympic-flame-transfer-with-special-livery/ 12. https://www.spotterguide.net/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/03/19/fighter-accidents-rose-in-2019-despite-overall-decline-in-mishap-rates/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/03/17/these-2-futuristic-aircraft-will-compete-replace-armys-black-hawk.html/amp 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31227310/air-crane-matrix-helicopter/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31674235/nasa-x-59-boneyard/

Mar 18, 2020

Captain Nick talks to Captain John Hutchinson. John was a pilot for the RAF and later in his commercial career flew such iconic aircraft as the 707, 747, VC-10 and of course the beautiful Concorde. We learn about growing up in India, learning to fly and instructing in the RAF. He talks about his time with Vampires, Shackletons his time in RAF Syerston and indeed other RAF bases around the country. In his commercial career John talks about his time learning to be a navigator. There's an amazing recount of BOAC Flight 712 an accident that occurred in Heathrow in 1968. He goes on to talk about flying the 747 and the VC-10 and what becoming a captain was like in his time in the airlines. The culmination of John's illustrious flying career was flying as a captain in the world famous Concorde. John tells stories about Concorde operations, opportunities that his position afforded him and various situations that you may not have known about that involve the incredible aircraft. Captains John and Nick have a frank discussion about Air France Flight 4590. They talk about how the crash affected the Concorde programme and the implications of the crash on the aviation world. John shares his views on the tragic accident which haven't always been popular with media in the past. There's also some commentary on the last days of the Concorde's flying life and how the aircraft has many wonderful tributes and museums that the public can now go to visit. What a wonderful career John has had and we thank him immensely for his time. Thanks to Captain Nick and of course Nev for making this a very special interview and a must watch for any aviation enthusiast! John Hutchinson has a wonderful book that details much of his life and career. Search: 'The Wind Beneath My Wings: John Hutchinson Concorde Pilots' ISBN-10: 1909869708 Thistle Publishing

Mar 15, 2020

Join Carlos, Matt, Captain Nick and Captain Al for this week's busy show. On today's show we learn that everyone's favourite low cost airline is still committed to Chinese built aircraft, the bleak story of the 737 MAX continues and could there be more sad news on the horizon as a troubled budget carrier struggles to make ends meet? Matt talks to Jenny about what it's like living in Rome as COVID-19 restricts their movements and APGs resident Doctor prescribes some good old fashioned common sense. Finally in the military the Scottish coast is buzzed by 6 fighter jets as an uninvited guest make a visit and are B2 stealth bombers making a return to RAF Fairford? Here are the links for the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/man-caused-pandemonium-on-aer-lingus-flight-with-hoax-coronavirus-claim-1.4201422 2. https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-comac-commitment/ 3. https://www.ifn.news/posts/virgin-atlantic-retires-airbus-a340-earlier-than-planned/ 4. https://samchui.com/2020/03/10/thai-airways-airbus-a330-chops-tail-off-gulfstream-iv/#.Xmye96j7TIU 5. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/03/11/boeing-737-max-cancellations-pile-up-in-bleak-start-to-the-year.html 6. https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/11/norwegian-air-shuttle-crew-were-shut-out-of-hotel-over-cash-fears 7. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/six-arrested-after-easyjet-flight-17906581 8. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6668170/a-true-soul-skywhale-returns-to-canberra/ 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-isle-of-man-51824849 10. https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/ab/edmonton/all-female-air-canada-crew-makes-history-with-flight-from-toronto-to-edmonton 11. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/faa-suspends-ghost-flight-rule-coronavirus MILITARY 1. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/b2-stealth-bombers-returning-raf-3929354 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-51789577 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31295929/japan-retires-f4-phantom-fighter/ 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-air-force-one-modifications-of-747-8/137197.article

Mar 8, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (via video) and Matt for this week's programme. On today's show we ask can COVID-19 be blamed for the collapse of the UK's biggest regional carrier? A mechanic is sentenced to 3 years in prison for aircraft tampering and there's big delays at Frankfurt due to a drone incident. In the military the Air Forces Top General has bad news for the KC46 programme and a UAV manufacturer wants to give aerial tankers their own missile-laden drones. We'd love to hear from you! Why not send us a voice / video note via WhatsApp using +447572249166 or send an email to podcast@planetalkinguk. Come and join in on the conversation! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51746564 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ryanair-chief-leaves-door-open-to-airbus-order/137065.article 3. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-first-taxi-test/ 4. https://airlinerwatch.com/air-canada-express-crj900-makes-emergency-landing-in-san-francisco/ 5. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article240876846.html 6. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/frankfurt-airport-delays-drone-flights-cancelled-a4375886.html 7. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/11079350/passenger-recline-seat-laptop-destroyed-delta/amp/ 8. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-to-hire-more-workers-for-737-max-lines/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/damaged-emirates-airbus-a380-flies-again/amp/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/final-airbus-a330-300-delivered/ 11. https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2020/02/29/singapore-airlines-chief-senior-staff-take-pay-cut-as-air-travel-demand-drops.html?fbclid=IwAR0pnfAq0H0lx-4dRV5VhCibIz1FmhwZHZXsj-0aLDQO7R4DmYHRD2_CeWc 12. https://airlines.iata.org/news/coronavirus-outbreak-set-to-cost-airlines-30bn-in-revenue MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/03/02/report-gen-brown-head-of-pacific-air-forces-tapped-to-become-chief-of-staff/?utm_expid=.jFR93cgdTFyMrWXdYEtvgA.1&utm_referrer=#jwvideo 2. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32401/general-atomics-wants-to-give-aerial-tankers-their-own-missile-laden-loyal-wingmen-drones 3. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/tunisian-at-6c-aircraft-purchase-approved/ 4. https://www.airforcemag.com/goldfein-usaf-wont-use-kc-46-unless-it-has-to/

Mar 1, 2020

... But not necessarily in the right order. Join Carlos and Nev for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn there is bad news for Heathrow as their expansion plans are thwarted, there's finally some good news for Boeing and there's an impressive new flat bed for one Kiwi carrier. It's our final part with Captain John Hutchinson as he shares with us a signalling mishap out at sea and Armando updates us on the latest news from Reno as he chats to George Catalano. Why not get in touch with us on the show and share your holiday and flight experiences by searching for us on social media using the ID 'PlaneTalkingUK', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via our website - www.planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-27/heathrow-third-runway-faces-further-delays-after-court-setback 2. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/travel/5310770/ryanair-passenger-pays-extra-for-seat-by-a-window-only-to-find-there-isnt-one/ 3. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-affiliate-trans-states-airlines-to-cease-flying/amp/ 4. https://www.postandcourier.com/business/boeing-secures-first-sale-of-the-year-with-japanese-airline/article_2c0d3e62-57e7-11ea-a8aa-6fd7de2d1d50.html 5. https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/easyjet-cancels-flights-sends-workers-21594993 6. https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/malta-airport-embarks-on-radical-transformation-to-meet-passenger-demand/183264 7. https://samchui.com/2020/02/26/air-new-zealand-to-launch-flat-bed-in-economy-class/#.XlgPPKj7RPZ 8. https://simpleflying.com/united-787-central-window-control/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/united-100000-compensation/ 10. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/travel-trivia/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-airline-safety-cards/ar-BB10mYFN?li=BBnb7Kz

Feb 23, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (via video) and Matt for this weeks episode. In today's show we learn that a technical failure triggered more than 100 cancellations at Heathrow, everyone's favourite low cost airline is in trouble with the EU for having an unfair advantage in spain and a New York flight makes an emergency landing at Heathrow resulting in a passenger being detained. In the military, a new unmanned aircraft capable of staying airborne for up to ONE YEAR makes it maiden flight. Also, if you live in Hawaii, your life just got a little better because you have the chance to fly in a P-51 Mustang. And in everyone's favourite series - Captain John Hutchinson talks to Nick about Concorde's radiation levels and dispels a few of those infamous rumours about queue jumping! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/heathrow-airport-british-airways-it-failure-cancelled-delayed-flights-check-in-a9338446.html?amp 2. https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/02/17/eu-widens-investigation-into-ryanair-for-potential-unfair-advantage-in-spain-marketing-deals/amp/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8020163/British-Airways-flight-Florida-makes-emergency-landing-Bermuda-phone-starts-smoking.html 4. https://onemileatatime.com/etihad-a380-crosswind-landing/ 5. https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/heathrow-live-updates-rome-new-17757647.amp 6. https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2020/nintendo-switch-lounges-offer-travelers-gateways-to-adventure-at-us-airports/ 7. https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/virgin-atlantic/six-hours-delay-after-inadvertent-emergency-slide-deployment-boeing-747/amp/ 8. https://cargofacts.com/allposts/business/strategy/atlas-posts-400m-loss-parks-four-converted-747fs/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/mro/fuselage-of-first-airline-a380-recycled-into-identity-tags/136812.article 10. https://www.newsinenglish.no/2020/02/17/commuter-airline-cuts-4000-flights/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/air-france-klm-takes-126m-charge-for-a380-withdrawal/136844.article 12. https://news.sky.com/story/amp/boeing-admits-debris-found-inside-fuel-tanks-of-737-max-planes-is-unacceptable-11937553 MILITARY 1. https://aviationnews.eu/news/2020/02/ground-breaking-solar-powered-unmanned-aircraft-makes-first-flight/ 2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/02/19/vintage-wwii-fighter-plane-to-fly-sightseers-over-hawaii/ 3. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/02/19/nevada-air-national-guard-considered-for-c-130-fleet-replacement/

Feb 16, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this week's show everyone's favourite low cost airline has their luggage policy deemed abusive by the courts, a disruptive passenger is jailed for trying to open a cabin door mid-flight and a US Entrepreneur opens his fifth airline. In the military we explore how the air force evacuates patients from biological hazard areas. Captain John Hutchinson talks to Nick about some of the perks of being a Concorde Pilot and we have some great audio feedback from Nik Codling. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Our WhatsApp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel - You'll get notifications when we go live and you can help shape the conversation of the show by joining us in the chatroom. Go to www.youtube.com and search for Plane Talking UK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bombardier-financial-results-airbus-c-series-1.5462182 2. https://skift.com/2020/02/10/ryanair-marketing-boss-kenny-jacobs-is-leaving-the-airline/amp/ 3. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/on-valentines-day-first-drink-is-on-southwest-airlines.html 4. https://news.sky.com/story/chloe-haines-jailed-after-attempting-to-open-plane-door-midway-through-stansted-flight-11932256 5. https://www.pesmedia.com/airbus-a380-final-wing-broughton-100220/ 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/captain-perceived-thermals-before-ill-fated-emirates-777-go-around/136601.article 7. https://www.gatechecked.com/air-italy-files-for-bankruptcy-suspending-operations-after-february-25th-2495?utm_content=buffer6e21e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffers 8. https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/companies/virgin-atlantic-renews-heathrow-and-cape-town-flight-after-6-year-absence-42605611 9. https://www.businessinsider.com/breeze-new-airline-david-neeleman-moxy-jetblue-2020-2 10. https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-boeing-757-landing-gear-collapse/ 11. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1239621/Ryanair-hand-luggage-fee-court-ruling-spain-cabin-baggage-latest/amp 12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-51433720 MILITARY 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-air-force-c5m-landed-after-inflight-warning-medical-emergency-2020-2 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/02/10/coronavirus-this-is-how-air-evacuation-of-patients-under-biosafety-containment-works/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30782932/air-force-retire-old-planes/

Feb 9, 2020

Join Matt, Armando and Micah for today's programme. In this episode we learn that 3 dead / 180 people hurt as a jet skids off the runway in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi's long-troubled carrier Etihad sells 38 jets for $1b and a struggling Cathay Pacific takes shocking measures to protect it's financial security during the Coronavirus. Captain John Hutchinson reveals that while Concorde is a much loved aircraft now, back in 1975/76 it was considered very much a poisoned chalice for BOAC. We also have listener feedback from James Taylor and Allan Loveday. In the Military US Special Operations plans to buy 75 light attack aircraft for Armed Overwatch and the RAF welcomes first Poseidon to Kinloss base. Get in touch with the show via email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, WhatsApp on +44 757 22 491 66 or search your social media feed for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51384667 2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-03/ryanair-reports-winter-profit-says-max-boost-a-year-away 3. https://news.sky.com/story/aviation-chiefs-commit-to-landing-zero-carbon-plan-11922543 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/hai-heli-expo-2020/erickson-to-demo-s-64-air-crane-flying-autonomously-using-sikorsky-matrix/136433.article 5. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/85845-uks-skybus-to-close-newquay-hangar-from-mid-2q20 6. https://simpleflying.com/miracle-at-35000-feet-baby-boy-born-on-qatar-airways-777/ 7. https://apnews.com/81b12b7a612548a37dd2439651fee27f 8. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-cathay-pacific-idUSKBN1ZZ0TC 9. https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=670101 10. https://www.askthepilot.com/air-travel-and-disease/ 11. https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2020/02/dentist-by-day-pilot-by-night-83-year-old-is-flying-around-the-world-for-a-cause.html 12. https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-reveals-top-10-most-trip-worthy-destinations-for-2020/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-special-operations-plans-to-buy-75-light-attack-aircraft-for-armed-overwatch/136560.article 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-navy-flies-two-ea-18g-growlers-autonomously-third-growler-used-as-controller/136532.article 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/raf-welcomes-first-poseidon-to-kinloss-base/136530.article

Feb 2, 2020

Join Nev and Matt for this week's programme. It's part 5 in our fantastic series with John Hutchison and in our final interview from the Dubai Airshow Carlos is on-board with Ethihad latest investment. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-analyzing-video-captures-sound-kobe-bryant-helicopter/story?id=68611059 2. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/ryanair-warns-of-further-jobs-cuts-and-base-closures-due-to-737-max-delay-21054 3. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/clean-seats-aboard-british-airways-assured-only-vip-passengers-1674931 4. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320neo-vs-boeing-737-max-alaska-airlines/ 5. https://www.heraldsun.com/news/nation-world/world/article239672263.html 6. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-skip-a360-and-a370/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7943239/The-airline-innovations-shortlisted-2020-Oscars-cabin-awards.html 8. https://www.heraldsun.com/news/nation-world/world/article239672263.html 9. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/closer-ve-ever-optimum-airplane-161211902.html?guccounter=1 10. https://simpleflying.com/the-boeing-777x-successfully-completes-second-test-flight/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/qantas-pug-suspension/ 12. https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/funny-airline-announcements/ MILITARY 1. https://www.newsweek.com/air-force-casualties-afghanistan-crash-identified-department-defense-1484777 2. https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/5483-raaf-welcomes-first-pc-21-trainer-aircraft 3. https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/01/28/us-defense-department-launches-gremlins-drone-from-a-mothership-for-the-first-time/

Jan 26, 2020

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn that the biggest airport in East Anglia is denied the expansion it hoped for, the MAX saga rumbles on with further delays expected before it returns to service with new concerns raised over the new SIM time required for pilots, there's a cabin smoke issue for one low cost airline and this week's chart involves the world's busiest cargo airports. It's Part 4 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson and today they turn to John's commercial aviation journey. We also return to the Dubai Airshow to talk Digital Tower tech with Sascha Wirfs from Frequentis. Why not get in touch with the show and send us some feedback - That's what Nik Codling did! Send your comments to us via WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-does-not-expect-boeing-737-max-to-fly-this-summer/ 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/plane-smoke-video-ryanair-stansted-bucharest-cabin-a9297931.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/british-airways-checks-newest-a350-1000-after-tel-aviv-hard-landing/136279.article 4. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200123/airline-norwegian-begins-charging-passengers-extra-for-cabin-baggage 5. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-training/airlines-scour-the-world-for-scarce-737-max-simulators-idUSKBN1ZL0EH 6. https://simpleflying.com/mexico-787-private-jet-raffle/?utm_source=Bibblio 7. https://www.aero-mag.com/airbus-a321-production-toulouse/ 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/landing-erj-ran-over-inconspicuous-dropped-towbar-at-southend/136302.article 9. https://simpleflying.com/malaysia-airlines-bid-summary/ 10. https://onemileatatime.com/united-airlines-window-shade-policy/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantics-most-senior-boeing-747-pilot-retires/ 12. https://www.internationalairportreview.com/article/107921/top-20-busiest-airports-world-cargo/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/01/23/montana-air-guard-pilot-killed-in-c-130-crash-fighting-australian-fires/ 2. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/caf-preparing-for-arsenal-of-democracy-flyover-2020.html 3. https://theaviationist.com/2020/01/23/u-s-navy-now-jamming-gps-over-six-states-and-125000-square-miles/

Jan 19, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Vinod and Geoff for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn the British government have a lot of questions to answer as they rescue one UK based airline, everyone's favourite low cost company celebrates becoming Europe's biggest airline and an 18 year old becomes Britain's youngest commercial pilot. In the military we learn why combat pilots love the supercharged F15EX so much and the RAF look to launching a fleet of 'Swarming Drones' in april. In part 3 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson, they talk about his highlights during his military career and we share some vox pops from Heathrow after our 300th episode. You can get in touch with the show by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51117885 2. https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/18159565.british-airways-experience-james-robertson/ 3. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200108-the-106-year-history-of-the-dreaded-economy-airline-seat 4. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-densities/ 5. https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/89136/ryanair-is-now-europes-biggest-airline/ 6. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10740473/uk-teenager-youngest-commercial-airline-pilot/ 7. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/01/15/delta-dumps-fuel-expert-defends-pilots/4476137002/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/the-boeing-777x-to-offer-dreamliner-style-dimmable-windows/ 9. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/16/airbus-releases-photos-of-automatic-take-offs.html 10. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-airbus-a350/ 11. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-airbus-a320-214-takeoff-with-insufficient-thrust-to-meet-regulatory-requirements 12. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7886381/Airline-asks-woman-pregnancy-test-flight-Hong-Kong-island-Saipan.html MILITARY 1. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/super-charged-f-15ex-fighter-why-combat-pilot-loves-it-113631 2. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/raf-swarming-drones/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30502725/china-airborne-laser/

Jan 13, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for a very special episode with a whole host of incredible friends of the show. In today's programme we talk about that incident involving the Ukraine, everyone's favourite low cost airline boast their green credentials and an Airbus A380 owner claims receiving over 30 requests a day for their flying beast. In part two of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson they continue to talk about his military career and we announce the winners of the Christmas Competition. Wow, what a weekend that was! Thank you so much to everyone who took time out of their lives to join us in celebrating episode 300. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ba-a319-spoiler-strayed-after-maintenance-lapse/136080.article 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-claims-to-be-greenest-and-cleanest-major-airline-in-europe-1.4132892 3. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12299478 4. https://thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-airlines-makes-big-airbus-order-official/ 5. https://simpleflying.com/qantas-perth-london-fuel-stop/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-belugaxl/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-gets-30-requests-for-its-airbus-a380-every-day/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/delta-binge-button/

Jan 5, 2020

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the first live show of a new decade. In today's episode we discover that the luck ran out for one passenger and their superstition, everyone's favourite low cost carrier don't have the response they hoped for with their latest hashtag and an empty A321 does an impressive pirouette at a Canadian airport. In the military, Carlos's Airwolf dream looks like it could become a reality with a new helicopter that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic aircraft and we learn that the new Top Gun film opted for some impressive live action flying over CGI. We return to Dubai with Carlos and Nev for a great chat with Boeing's head of marketing Randy Tinseth and we learn about the new remote tugs at Heathrow's Terminal 5 made by Mototok. If you haven't entered our Christmas competition, there is still time. Send your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com, you'll find the questions on our social media feeds. There are still some spaces left if you'd like to attend our special event at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday 11th January. All you have to do to get on the guest list is send your name in an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We can't believe it's only a week away already! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-passenger-fined-tossing-coins-plane-engine-luck 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10609284/ryanair-christmas-miracle-giveaway-twitter-passengers/ 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1223192/safest-airlines-2020-airline-ratings-british-airways 4. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2019/12/18/sun-country-will-begin-cargo-flights-with-amazon.html 5. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/japan-airlines-offers-50000-free-flights-international-tourists/ 6. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/12/30/the-most-bizarre-services-offered-by-airlines-from-in-flight-massages-to-choosing-seatmates-on-facebook/#3a4f5f541502 7. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/easyjet-passenger-gaping-hole-luggage 8. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-releases-new-video-for-ads-b-adapt-program/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/boeing-clashes-with-faa-over-727-auxiliary-tank-explosion-risk/135973.article 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/passengers-evacuate-airasia-a320-via-slides-carrying-bags/135967.article 11. https://simpleflying.com/air-canada-777-a321-collision/ 12. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/best-airline-liveries/ MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30337382/spy-planes-north-korea-christmas 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30287090/air-force-helicopter-grey-wolf/ 3. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/12/the-f-35-joint-strike-fighters-pretty-good-year/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30272727/top-gun-maverick-behind-the-scenes/

Dec 29, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this end-of-year special. First up we share with you part one of a special series of 'In conversation with' as Nick Anderson chats to John Hutchinson about his incredible aviation career. Back in November Matt spoke to Captain Nick and Armando about their personal memories involving Remembrance and Veterans Day. Then we share with you our favourite segments from 2019 : Armando's choice was from when he and Megan attended Oshkosh and he chatted to Barry and Sandra as they were about to embark on an incredible adventure around the world. Carlos takes us back to Dubai when he spoke to Jason Sutcliffe from Rolls Royce and their plans for the future of engines. We go back to Biggin Hill for Nev's choice and Tony De Bruyn about the Bronco Demo Team. Our favourite feedback from 2019 was sent in to us by Chris Griggs as he give us his review of the Airbus A220. Matt's favourite segment was when he talked to Captain Nick at our Duxford meetup at about this time flying the F4. Our 300th episode is fast approaching and we'd love you to be there. To get yourself on the guest list for this event on Satuday 11th January 2020, simply send an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com . Happy New Year to you all from everyone who works on the show!

Dec 22, 2019

It's our Christmas Extravaganza for 2019 and it's fair to say that if you are easily offended, you may want to look away now. Join Carlos, Nev, Micah, Mila, Captain Nick, Paul P and Captain Al for this annual trawl of all things festive. Armando joins us for a bit whilst on lunch break at Ground School and TV Superstar Captain Jeff dials in for a bit before heading out Atlanta bound. Micah brings us his Christmas message for this year, Brian Coleman shares with us his review of 2019, Chris Griggs gets all festive whilst in-flight and Captain Nick offers everyone some help with PTUK's Christmas Quiz. Don't forget that if you'd like to join us for our 300th episode in London, all you need do is send us a quick email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com . Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118173062/us-airline-rewards-ugly-christmas-jerseys 2. https://thepointsguy.com/news/westjet-christmas-videos-2019/ 3. https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/christmas-travel/airlines-for-america-expects-47-million-travelers-holiday-season 4. https://www.timeoutdubai.com/christmas/425945-dubai-airline-emirates-to-serve-500000-christmas-meals 5. https://people.com/travel/airport-workers-make-christmas-tree-entirely-out-of-items-confiscated-by-security/ 6. https://wset.com/news/nation-world/man-transports-84-pounds-of-pot-from-seattle-to-texas-airport-disguised-as-christmas-gifts 7. https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2019/12/17/weather-looks-great-boeings-starliner-launch-cape-canaveral-florida/2674110001/ 8. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/18106557.pjs-nightclub-holds-free-christmas-party-ex-thomas-cook-employees/

Dec 15, 2019

Join Carlos and Matt for today's episode. In this week's programme we learn that one low cost airline plans to start services to Abu Dhabi, one Canadian carrier celebrates their first flight in their new A220 and an American ultra low cost company suffer a serious maintenance mishap. In the military we're talking lazer guided refuelling booms and there's sad news over a missing plane in Antarctica. Armando joins us to update us on how his training for his new job is going. Don't forget to get in touch if you'd like to join us for our 300th Episode at London's Heathrow Airport in the Marriot's Rennaissance Hotel on Saturday 11th January, you need to get in touch on email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We hope to see you all there. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/update-new-low-cost-airline-wizz-air-abu-dhabi-launched-1.1576143316487 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10497308/airline-compensation-claims-tips-tricks/ 3. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3041332/hong-kongs-flagship-airline-cathay-pacific-unveils-energy 4. https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-removed-lightning-strike-safety-feature-787-dreamliner-faa-report-2019-12?r=US&IR=T 5. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-747-replacement/ 6. https://thepointsguy.com/news/air-canada-first-airbus-a220-maiden-flight/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/air-malta-us-a321xlr/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/spirit-a319-maintenance-mishap/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/pia-a320-new-bug-paintjob/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-airbus-a380-bar/ 11. https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2019/12/10/sas-reveals-their-first-airbus-a350-interior/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ryanair-passengers-will-not-know-if-737-max-is-due-to-operate-flight/135733.article MILITARY 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/09/world/americas/chile-plane-antarctica-missing.html 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/boeing-looks-at-laser-range-finder-for-kc-46a-refuelling-boom/135692.article

Dec 8, 2019

Join a reduced crew of Carlos and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode Airforce One causes chaos for everyone's favourite low cost airline at Stansted, there is pressure from Boeing over the continued MAX delays and we look at a prototype folding seat design. In the military the US Air Force begins it's search for a new airborn command/control/communication centre and a new F35 simulator allows you to talk with fellow Sim-Mates. Details on how you can join us for our special 300th episode are announced and Carlos and Nev take a look at Emirates First Class options at the Dubai Air Show. Get in touch with the show and to register your interest in joining us for our 300th episode on Saturday 11th January 2020 simply email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com . Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/ba-named-airline-of-the-year.html 2. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/trump-disrupts-plane-travel-ryanair-nato-summit 3. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-says-approval-delays-to-risk-737-max-production/ 4. https://www.foodandwine.com/news/air-new-zealand-edible-coffee-cups 5. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-20000-orders/ 6. https://www.scarymommy.com/dad-flight-attendant-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR1bZlrsXWhoY30UmD3B3qaY7BbkRZPoSZ1U7ohWMqH4ZY4YdsrcOxzkn0Y 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/12/06/new-folding-airline-seat-design-unveiled-by-uk-firm/ 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2019/12/04/united-airlines-to-buy-50-ultra-long-range-airbus-a321xlr-aircraft-in-estimated-6-billion-deal/#71d10981624a 9. https://generalaviationnews.com/2019/11/14/new-three-year-program-designed-to-alleviate-pilot-shortage/?fbclid=IwAR0u6r2m_oK4Sa1l4v2nWRI1h9391mlu7C-bfJRTpHIJ3FiWdtIWw_vK8gg 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-france-tests-autonomous-baggage-tractor-at-toulo-462705/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sia-cargo-747-freighter-involved-in-engine-pod-strik-462642/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/china-airlines-picks-pw-to-power-a321neos-462701/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-searches-for-boeing-e-4b-aerial-command-center-462719/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/12/04/air-force-f-35-simulator-will-let-pilots-fly-formation-talk-other-aircraft.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spain-picks-pc-21-as-c-101-trainer-successor-462682/

Dec 2, 2019

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for today's programme. In this week's episode there's a ground collision Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, a Leeds based airline is named best UK short haul airline and your route through the airport could be getting much faster thanks to biometrics. In the Military the US Air Force are picking up some new light attack aircraft and Rolls Royce sign a $1.2Bn engine maintenance contract with the Marine Corps. In our latest interview from the Dubai Air Show, Nev talks to Jim Speich from Pratt & Whitney. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/ethiopian-a350-turkish-a330-collision/ 2. https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/crime/pair-accused-shining-laser-pens-ryanair-flights-and-police-helicopter-1326430 3. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/worlds-shortest-flight-british-airways-3583305 4. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/lara/jet2-com-named-best-short-haul-airline-in-british-travel-awards/ 5. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qatar-airways-celebrates-10-years-serving-australia/ 6. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-a350-damaged-in-paint-shop/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-part-falls-toulouse/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-100th-a220/ 9. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/airbus-jets-flying-close-reduce-fuel-costs 10. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cefd7f5&opt=0 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sita-upbeat-airport-biometric-solutions-will-take-o-462528/ 12. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/11/27/the-2020-list-of-the-worlds-best-airlines-is-out-now/#35cc0f916e3d MILITARY 1. https://taskandpurpose.com/air-force-light-attack-aircraft-a29-at6-contracts 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29834199/worlds-largest-fighter-jet-collection/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/private-aerial-refueller-omega-buys-kdc-10-tankers-462520/ 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/r-r-scores-12b-contract-for-us-v-22-engine-mainten-462578/

Nov 24, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's programme. In this week's show we learn the exciting news that one Middle-Eastern carrier are joining the 'Premium Economy' trend, the UK's legacy carrier announces the launch of their new 787-10 from February 2020, one Turkish airline gives Boeing a huge confidence boost as they increase their orders for the MAX and the Dubai airshow closes boasting deals in excess of $54.5b. In the military we learn the retired F-117 Nighthawk will debut on static display at the Reagan Defense Forum and we discover in Dubai the Lockheed Martin LM-100J gets it's FAA type certificate. Carlos and Nev share with us the first interview from their trip to Dubai with Jason from Rolls Royce. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-premium-economy-excitement/ 2. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/11/20/british-airways-to-fly-first-b787-10-from-february-2020/ 3. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/18/turkish-airline-gives-boeing-737-max-vote-of-confidence-with-bigger-order.html 4. https://www.traveller.com.au/budget-airline-wedding-couple-gets-married-on-jetstar-flight-h1ju7r 5. https://www.businessinsider.com/737-max-crisis-emirates-boeing-777x-through-hell-before-passengers-2019-11?r=US&IR=T 6. https://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/dubai-airshow-closes-with-54-5bn-in-deals-as-airbus-leads-boeing-1.940850 7. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-beats-worlds-most-popular-plane-a320-737-2019-11?r=US&IR=T 8. https://finance-commerce.com/2019/11/boeings-humans-step-in-after-robots-fumble/ 9. https://www.insider.com/photos-inside-united-airlines-star-wars-boeing-737-plane-2019-11 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/india-fake-lufthansa-pilot-arrest/index.html 11. https://wwmt.com/news/local/united-airlines-debuts-first-of-its-kind-aircraft-in-west-michigan 12. https://weather.com/travel/news/2019-11-21-10-most-weather-delayed-major-us-airports MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/11/01/air-force-academy-airfield-named-in-honor-of-tuskegee-airmen-commander-who-later-became-a-general/?fbclid=IwAR2VlviSztPFkJDVg33kag_HMdgD7rp8yPVpHEx-S2rNECQT4wVeLagHZ9g 2. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/retired-f-117-nighthawk-to-be-debuted-on-static-display-at-reagan-defense-forum.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-lockheed-martin-lm-100j-gets-faa-type-certifi-462288/

Nov 17, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. Today we learn about one airline boss who wants to cut carbon emissions by scrapping Business Class, everyone's favourite low cost carrier is named the UK's filthiest and it's a rather lackluster response to one US carrier's new livery. In the military this week Armando and Nick talk about Remembrance / Veteran's day. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/airline-boss-calls-for-business-class-to-be-scrapped-to-cut-carbon-emissions-1-5046144 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/09/ryanair-named-uks-filthiest-airline-new-survey-11072152/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7680267/Outraged-film-producer-slams-British-Airways-finding-4-700-premium-economy-seat-stained.html 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/qantas-airlines-stretch-zones-london-new-york-19-hour-flights 5. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12285463 6. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/travel/article/Stuck-with-an-annoying-airline-seatmate-Here-s-14834204.php 7. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/emirates-tim-clark-slams-airlines-poor-use-a380/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/luxurious-airline-cabins/ 9. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/11/11/hawaiian-airlines-surprises-passengers-with-90000-miles-to-mark-90th-anniversary/ 10. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-unveils-first-wide-body-with-its-new-blue-swoop/ 11. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/cessna-pilot-forced-make-emergency-3538615 12. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/plane-landing-gear-flames-fire-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh-ukraine-a9202386.html

Nov 10, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt BF, Will and Matt S for this week's programme. In today's show we learn about one German airline's strike woes, issues for one low cost carrier fleet of aircraft are 'rubbished' and one Spanish crew apologises for using the wrong squawk code triggering a serious incident at Schiphol airport. We talk to Will and Matt BF about their recent flying experiences. There was also an incredible surprise for Matt S at the end of the show! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.npr.org/2019/11/07/777251978/german-airline-lufthansa-grounds-1-300-flights-as-flight-attendants-strike?t=1573218263087 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-737-pickle-fork-wings-fuselage-safety-ryanair-a9187236.html 3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/11/04/british-airways-owner-iag-buys-air-europa-for-1-billion/#65b1ab6064e1 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/spicejet-india-apologizes-after-cracked-airplane-window-fixed-with-tape 5. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/airline-apologizes-after-false-hijack-alarm-causes-dozens-of-flight-delays/ar-BBWq2Jc 6. https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=249641 7. https://www.travelandleisure.com/flight-deals/wow-play-airline-iceland 8. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/air-guilin-pilot-banned-passenger-cockpit 9. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/air-france-ceo-slams-obsolete-problem-prone-a380/ 10. https://www.rt.com/russia/472877-overweight-cat-denied-boarding-plane/ 11. https://www.yourmoney.com/household-bills/thomas-cooks-airport-slots-sold-to-easyjet/ 12. https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-airline-cabin-crew-2019/

Oct 27, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode there is some good news for a troubled US Air frame manufacturer get their engines back, there's exciting opportunities for some lucky candidates thanks to a UK carrier and one UAE airline boast record breaking deliveries of the A321. In the military the US Defence agree to deploy more than 50 F35's to Europe to deter Russia and Russia's BlackJack Bombers arrive at WaterKloof Air Base. There's a great new documentary we mentioned that's available on YouTube; the link to that channel is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA2Gp48UmsE. Get in touch with the show on WhatsApp with +447572249166, by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/boeing-777x-gets-engines-back-first-flight/ 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-hires-company-in-jordan-to-carry-out-aircraft-maintenance-1.4058269 3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/british-airways-fund-flying-lessons-20706947 4. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/24/airbus-to-sell-100-jet-planes-to-us-carrier-spirit-airlines.html 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-finally-lifts-flights-ban-to-sharm-el-sheikh-461681/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-40-deliveries/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320-bridge-china/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/tap-air-portugal-set-to-retire-final-airbus-a340s-sooner-than-you-think/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/thai-777-engine-failure-spurs-emergency-checks-order-461765/ 10. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/jet2-new-york-newcastle-airport-17139265 11. https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2019/10/23/boeing-to-cut-787-dreamliner-production-in-2020.html 12. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/24/orlando-international-has-the-longest-us-customs-wait-time-of-any-airport-in-the-us MILITARY 1. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2019-10-23-russias-blackjack-bombers-arrive-at-waterkloof-air-base/ 2. https://www.foxnews.com/tech/pentagon-will-send-more-than-50-f-35s-to-europe-to-deter-russia 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/kai-stays-focused-on-fa-50-despite-t-x-setback-461667/

Oct 20, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas-20-hour-flight-sydney/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/10/15/southwest-evacuates-flight-chicago-after-tires-blow-out/3983589002/ 5. https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/business-military/swiss-airlines-grounds-a220-fleet/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-767x-which-airlines/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-california-jet/ 8. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-new-applicants-2020/ 9. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/rolls-royce-boeing-747-testbed-seattle/index.html 10. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-hand-luggage-airport-security-17097336 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/titan-picks-a330-200-to-replace-ageing-767-461537/ 12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/worlds-cleanest-airline-cabins-announced-20576115 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29271270/2018-marines-collision-report/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/09/09/report-says-boeing-saab-t-x-trainer-would-make-an-ideal-light-fighter/ 3. http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/October%202019/The-Royal-Air-Force-Adopts-the-RCO-Expects-Healthy-Competition-in-Future-Aircraft.aspx 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7568983/F-35-Lightning-jets-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-operational-trials.html

Oct 20, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas-20-hour-flight-sydney/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/10/15/southwest-evacuates-flight-chicago-after-tires-blow-out/3983589002/ 5. https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/business-military/swiss-airlines-grounds-a220-fleet/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-767x-which-airlines/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-california-jet/ 8. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-new-applicants-2020/ 9. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/rolls-royce-boeing-747-testbed-seattle/index.html 10. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-hand-luggage-airport-security-17097336 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/titan-picks-a330-200-to-replace-ageing-767-461537/ 12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/worlds-cleanest-airline-cabins-announced-20576115 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29271270/2018-marines-collision-report/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/09/09/report-says-boeing-saab-t-x-trainer-would-make-an-ideal-light-fighter/ 3. http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/October%202019/The-Royal-Air-Force-Adopts-the-RCO-Expects-Healthy-Competition-in-Future-Aircraft.aspx 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7568983/F-35-Lightning-jets-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-operational-trials.html

Oct 13, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. On today's show we discover that a date has been set for the return of the MAX into US airspace, one idiot glues himself to the top of an aircraft at London City Airport and one EU Airframe is celebrating their 1000th A320 NEO deliveries. In the military there is some amazing footage of a C17 being put through it's paces over an Australian City and test flights for the Navy's new drone get under way. Nev shares with us his recent flight on the Fokker to Antwerp. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/9/20906957/american-airlines-boeing-737-max-resume-flights 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10081782/ryanair-seat-sale-cheap-flights/ 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/10/extinction-rebellion-launch-hong-kong-style-occupation-london/ 4. https://www.ladbible.com/news/news-pilot-and-passenger-rescued-after-flying-plane-into-ski-lift-20191009?fbclid=IwAR0svieC1XPcJYYrZk8cCDL-znHo40n6S5CxuQSAppK7p2C3J4unqIkkbGc 5. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/why-airline-seatback-screens-are-endangered-species 6. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/10/06/the-2019-list-of-the-most-dangerous-airlines-in-the-world/#22de749c4f18 7. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/belgiums-newest-airline-air-antwerp-joins-era 8. https://airlinerwatch.com/an-124-flies-to/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-airbus-reaches-1000-a320neo-deliveries-461404/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a380-operators-told-to-check-for-trailing-edge-crack-461364/ 11. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cdc777b&opt=0 12. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/you-can-take-a-virtual-3d-tour-inside-the-worlds-densest-airbus-a350/ MILITARY 1. https://theaviationist.com/2019/10/06/us-navy-f-a-18c-hornet-performs-final-active-duty-flight/ VIDEO - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=523641265063668 2. https://www.businessinsider.com/cockpit-video-c17-globemaster-flying-by-brisbane-australia-skyscrapers-2019-9 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/argentina-to-retrofit-aging-ia-58-pucar-into-fenix-461372/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29151602/navy-carrier-based-drone/

Oct 6, 2019

Join Carlos, Armando, Mila and Matt for today's show. In this episode we learn that passengers on one low cost carrier had to pay for water despite many hours of delay, ground handlers are celebrated after a runaway catering truck almost collides with a regional jet and booking fees are reduced by everyone's favourite Luton based airline. In the military we pay our respects to the B17 crew after the awful crash and a C5 is converted into a flying hospital. We play out our last interview from Biggin Hill as Carlos has a chat with the guys in the Heritage Hangar. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166.

Sep 30, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Armando (briefly) and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we talk to Al about the sad demise of one of the oldest UK travel firms, an experiment begins on biometric boarding with a UAE carrier and a US air frame manufacturer finally gets a bit of good news. Armando shares with us the final part of his chat with the coolest man at the Reno Air Races - George Catalano. Our penultimate interview from Biggin Hill 2019 is with Steven Inch from the RAF Toccano Display Team. Please share with us your thoughts and love of aviation by getting in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49836562 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1182278/flights-hand-luggage-hack-ryanair-jet2-budget-airline-latest 3. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-7506843/British-Airways-owner-eyeing-Thomas-Cooks-former-plane-slots-Gatwick-airport.html 4. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-seat-map-scli-intl/index.html 5. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/09/26/united-airlines-passenger-stuck-in-bathroom-mid-flight/3772806002/ 6. http://www.startribune.com/slovenian-airline-given-a-week-to-sort-out-financial-woes/561335182/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-us-bound-biometric-boarding/ 8. https://www.businessinsider.com/jetblue-a321neo-photos-photos-new-jet-and-cabin-seats-2019-9?r=US&IR=T 9. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10008269/passengers-evacuated-boeing-russia/ 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/09/26/air-new-zealand-finalises-order-for-eight-boeing-787-10-dreamliners/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-transatlantic-flights/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/vaso-assembles-first-il-96-400m-fuselage-461084/

Sep 24, 2019

At long last the gang are all back together - Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that the in-flight water isn't necessarily fit for purpose, a Luton based low cost carrier are a tad careless with a customer's suitcase and it appears that edible packaging is now actually a thing. In the military there are fresh orders for Sikorsky from the United States Air Force and there's a very heartwarming story of a D-Day veteran who vows to still be parachute jumping when he's 100 years old. Armando chats to James Stringer during his visit to the Reno Air Races. The link to James's YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASPdczHTa-DstEWaqHOLSQ. We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or suggestions in how we can improve the show, get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/easyjet-passenger-furious-after-airline-20097286 2. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-ethiopia-airplane-ryanair/ryanair-expects-to-be-flying-boeing-737-max-by-february-march-2020-idUKKBN1W418X 3. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-india-crew/ 4. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/vietnam-airlines-crew-fail-lower-787-landing-gear/ 5. https://www.cbs58.com/news/what-s-in-your-airline-s-water-new-study-ranks-water-quality 6. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/17/plastic-free-edible-flight-meal-trays-designed-reduce-airline/ 7. https://www.dmarge.com/2019/09/uncomfortable-truth-british-airways-airbus-a320neo.html 8. https://www.theceomagazine.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/virgin-galactic-space-tourism/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tower-intervened-to-stop-transavia-737-taxiway-take-460918/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beijing-daxing-international-airport-opens/index.html 11. https://simpleflying.com/dubai-airport-airside-taxis/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-projected-fleet-demand/ MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29108820/air-force-jet-tuskegee-airmen/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-to-order-10-sikorsky-combat-rescue-helicopters-460945/ 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/20234/darpa-will-reel-in-its-gremlins-drones-and-pluck-them-out-of-the-sky-like-flying-fish 4. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/09/19/at-98-d-day-vet-jumps-again-with-eyes-on-the-big-100/

Sep 15, 2019

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's programme. In today's show we learn that Europe's aviation governing body decide to make their own decisions about when the MAX should return to service, the UK's legacy carrier continues it's battle with their pilots as the fallout from a recent round of strikes continue and one low cost US carrier loses it's court battle over hidden bag fees. In the military we find Leonardo are to support the RAF with future counter drone technologies and there's a rare site in Flintshire as the Osprey pays a flying visit. Armando sends his apologies from the Reno Air Races and we learn things weren't all that smooth for Carlos when he returned to the UK from Malta. We'd love to hear from you if you've had any experiences during the recent BA strike action, maybe you're a pilot who's been involved; we've all heard BA's side of the story but we're keen to YOUR story. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/subpoenaed-boeing-documents-fifth-amendment-2019-9 2. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-pilots-lose-flight-benefits/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49681088 4. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-05/aviation-ceos-warn-of-europe-u-s-split-on-boeing-737-max-return 5. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/british-airways-strike-fare-hikes/index.html 6. https://airlinegeeks.com/2019/09/12/hidden-bag-fees-bring-spirit-to-court/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/sas-livery-reveal-september/ 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/09/12/the-coolest-airline-souvenirs-and-how-you-can-get-them/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-retirement-when/ 10. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-trials-connected-experience-internet-of-things-platform-2019-9?r=US&IR=T MILITARY 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/leonardo-to-support-raf-with-future-counter-drone-technology-programme/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2019/09/11/air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel/ 3. http://www.deeside.com/rare-sight-in-flintshire-as-two-us-military-osprey-aircraft-pay-a-flying-visit/

Sep 8, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this episode. In today's show, we learn about a worrying statistic in the rise of drunk passengers onboard, we say goodbye to a french airline none of us have heard of and one of the low cost carrier's passengers takes the Captain's seat to save the day. In the military the Air Combat Command Airmen are responding to the danger presented by Hurricane Dorian and Canada's options for a new fighter have narrowed to just three. Carlos talks to Joshua and Alan from The EFG Flight School, there's a welcome return of Nev's Passenger Experience as he talks us through is flight on Finnair's A350-900 and Dr Steph chats with Liz Piper about their recent visit to an air show in Toronto. As always we welcome your feedback - Get in touch with us by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-450-airline-passengers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-being-drunk-in-two-years-11800872 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9859747/ryanair-passengers-locked-in-edinburgh-airport/ 3. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/427279-british-airways-debuts-upgraded-a350-on-competitive-dubai-london-route 4. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190903/french-airline-goes-bust-after-multi-million-euro-losses 5. https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/23894-boeing-777-klm-order 6. https://samchui.com/2019/09/05/airbus-a330-and-boeing-777-collide-on-ground-in-moscow/#.XXEitsrTWhA 7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49547179 8. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-more-a380s/ 9. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-flight-manchester-airport-departures-3285930 10. https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/17883732.airport-trials-new-quiet-terminal/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/low-cost-go-fleet/ MILITARY 1. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1952140/acc-maintains-readiness-through-hurricane-preparation/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/field-shrinks-further-for-canada-fighter-contest-460654/ 3. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-29-doc-to-embark-on-west-coast-tour-with-first-stops-in-albuquerque-and-phoenix.html

Sep 1, 2019

Join Carlos, Armando and Nev for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one American carrier decides to move their grounded MAX jets to Arizona, the ban on MacBook Pro laptops is extendend and a Gatwick bound A320 is forced to evade a drone. In the military we pay our respects to Pilot Cmdte. Paco Marin and Boeing celebrate the award of just under $1bn for 27 wing replacements on the Thunderbolt. We share with you our first interview from the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight where Carlos talks to Tony de Bruyn from the Bronco Demo Team. Please feel free to share with us any comments or suggestions you have on the show. Get in touch via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/28/united-to-move-its-grounded-737-max-jets-to-arizona.html https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-10/ http://avherald.com/h?article=4cc111cc&opt=0 https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airasia-group-orders-more-a330neos-and-a321xlrs-460579/ https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/airlines-ban-macbook-pro-flights-faulty-battery https://skift.com/2019/08/22/qantas-to-test-how-the-human-body-withstands-the-worlds-longest-flight/ https://simpleflying.com/spirit-whatsapp-flight-bookings/ https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-first-class-update/ https://simpleflying.com/jal-new-saftey-video/ https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/08/gatwick-bound-airbus-a320-forced-to-evade-drone/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/inside-boeing-factory-build-dreamliner-19039483 https://www.flyingmag.com/captain-al-haynes-heads-west/ MILITARY 1. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/former-patrulla-aguila-solo-dies-in-tragic-casa-c-101-accident/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-awarded-nearly-1bn-for-more-a-10-wing-replac-460438/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28834443/su-47-berkut/

Aug 26, 2019

Join Carlos, Armando, Ben Jones and Matt for this week's programme. In this show we find out more about the various strikes taking place at the moment, our legacy carrier invests heavily in some new mobile equipment and Southend welcome another low cost carrier to their family. In the military there is some fascinating robotic pilot experiments and there's some great footage and the Red Arrows join the Thuderbirds for an aerial parade. We chat to Ben about his Cub and Grant McHerron shares with us his A380 experiences. We welcome your feedback with any suggestions with how we can improve our show so please get in touch with us via social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/virgin-atlantics-a350-flights-temptingly-18982635 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1168889/ryanair-strike-updates-Ryan-air-flights-severe-damage-pilots-business-flight-brexit-news-n 3. https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/apple/149049-british-airways-just-bought-15-000-iphone-xr-models-for-flights 4. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/plane-flight-evelop-airline-madrid-turbulence-mauritius--11829580 5. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/20/boeing-hiring-hundreds-of-workers-to-maintain-parked-737-max-planes.html 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777x-engine-recall-antonov/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-a330-neo-tour/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-london-southend/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/scoot-biz-premium-rebrand/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/delta-boeing-757-retirement/ 11. https://www.flyingmag.com/dale-earnhardt-jr-crash-ntsb-details/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/field-landing-ural-a321-to-be-cut-up-and-removed-460432/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/video-afrls-robotic-pilot-flies-cessna-for-2-hours-460333/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/17/rafs-red-arrows-demonstration-team-buzz-new-york-city.html 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28625774/f-35-too-loud/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28750929/buy-a-fighter-jet/

Aug 18, 2019

Join Carlos (yes, he's back!), Nev, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we find all about the Russian 'Miracle in the Cornfield', moronic passengers are at it again thanks to the booze and we learn that one Norwegian carrier has decided to end their transatlantic routes. In the Military there a very emotional moment as an american carrier's pilot flies his Vietnam Dad home and there's good news for the C130's as the majority return to service. Carlos takes a trip to Bristol to visit their Aerospace Museum. All the details you need are available via their website - http://aerospacebristol.org/. We want to make sure this show hits the brief with our audience so please get in touch with us via social media by looking for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-49356778/russia-bird-strike-collision-with-gulls-forces-plane-to-land-in-field 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9719165/ryanair-terror-drunk-passenger-grabs-emergency-door-flight-tenerife/ 3. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/guide/ba-first-or-club-suite/ 4. https://www.insideedition.com/man-flies-33-family-members-hawaii-free-using-airline-points-55221 5. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1165687/easyjet-flights-plane-seat-passenger-twitter-photo-latest 6. https://onemileatatime.com/airbus-a350-1000ulr/ 7. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/british-airways-begins-trialling-onboard-vr-headsets-19024 8. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-a350-entry-to-service/ 9. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9690146/norwegian-air-plane-damaged-gatwick-airport/ 10. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/delighted-passenger-gets-own-private-18931293 11. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7351883/Travel-experts-flew-private-Hahn-Air-jet-cost-trip-RYANAIR.html 12. https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/norwegian-air-ends-trans-atlantic-routes-due-to-737-max-grounding MILITARY : 1. https://www.today.com/news/southwest-pilot-flies-home-remains-his-vietnam-pilot-dad-52-t160458 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/13/majority-c-130s-return-service-following-wing-crack-inspections.html 3. https://theaviationist.com/2019/08/08/u-s-f-22s-canadian-cf-18s-intercept-russian-tu-95s-inside-alaska-adiz-raf-typhoons-intercept-tu-142s-near-uk-and-estonia/ 4. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9697766/raf-airmen-beards-for-first-time/amp

Aug 11, 2019

Join Nev, Armando, Matt and the lovely 'Jenny In Rome' for this episode. In today's show there is further talk of strike action for both a British and Irish carrier, the UK's legacy airline have another embarrassing IT meltdown and security concerns are raised over potential vulnerabilities in on-board flight computers and CCTV systems. Armando chats to the truly inspirational Tammy Jo Shults about her flying career. We love to get your comments and suggestions on how we can improve the show, get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on social media using 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ryanair-pilots-strike-here-dates-16718483 2. https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1565242088468020900/british-airways-warns-passengers-of-knock-on-impact-after-it-glitch.aspx 3. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/07/1898554/0/en/Frontier-Airlines-Operates-America-s-Greenest-Flight.html 4. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cathay-pacific-airline-hong-kong-cctv-cameras-plane-a9039681.html 5. https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-787-code-leak-security-flaws/ 6. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2019/08/video-boeing-unveils-interior-of-777x-aircraft.html 7. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2019/08/07/wont-you-please-buy-a-used-airbus-a380/#63cd8e18261c 8. https://simpleflying.com/vietnam-airlines-final-a330-retirement/ 9. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/the-points-guy-best-worst-us-airports-2019 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-49265955 11. https://people.com/travel/easyjet-is-not-introducing-backless-seats-on-their-flights/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-canada-777-towing-incident-injures-ramp-worker-460136/

Aug 5, 2019

Join the skeleton staff of Nev and Matt for today's show. In this episode we learn that if strike action goes ahead with the UK's legacy carrier they'll be the most highly paid to go on strike, more pilots are arrested for being over the drink / fly limit and the East of England's main airport ranks highly amongst the world's worst delayed flights. In the military we discover that a famous navy squadron is turning 100 and the RAF targets April next year to resume Maritime patrols. Get in touch with the show by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com - We'd love to hear your feedback! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/01/british-airways-pilots-will-among-highest-paid-ever-strike-go/ 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/fly-in-considerable-luxury-ryanair-s-first-ads-in-1985-1.3953719 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airline-pilot-alcohol-policies/index.html 4. https://simpleflying.com/ba-a350-best-seats/ 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a320neo-also-potentially-vulnerable-to-pitch-up-scen-460046/ 6. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/08/01/easyjet-strands-passengers-on-english-channel-island-for-3-days/1887890001/ 7. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/bwi-airport-rocket-launcher-second-found-this-week 8. https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Air-France-retires-A380-14269823.php 9. https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/stansted-airport-delays-worst-world-16675498 10. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/make-a-wish-launches-national-airline-miles-and-points-drive-to-enable-more-transformational-travel-wishes-300894520.html MILITARY https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/07/30/famous-navy-squadron-is-turning-100/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raf-targets-april-2020-for-maritime-patrol-resumptio-459994/

Jul 28, 2019

Join Carlos, Matt and Max Trescott for this week's programme. In this episode we learn that the staff help buy their airline a new plane, there are disgruntled 'low cost carrier' passengers aboard a very hot Boeing 737 and we discover that some Airbus 350's are having to be turned off and on again due to some software bugs! We chat to Max about the Cirrus Vision Jet and his love of teaching while Armando chats to Amanda Simpson from Airbus. He also finds out about the amazing adventure that Sandra and Barry Payne are having in their Comanche 250. We'd love to hear from you about what you'd like us to feature on our show so please get in touch via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://simpleflying.com/spirit-of-delta/ 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/25/ryanair-passengers-anger-pay-water-delayed-flight-10453924/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49108807 4. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ba-getting-first-a350-26-july/ 5. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/07/25/a350_power_cycle_software_bug_149_hours/ 6. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-bird-of-prey-concept-scli-intl/index.html 7. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cab4105&opt=0 8. https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/airline-tweets-the-seats-least-likely-to-survive-a-crash-it-did-not-go-down-well/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-name-for-ryanair-737-max-is-not-actually-new-459666/ 10. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-07-24/boeing-777x-first-flight-delayed-until-2020 11. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/disney-to-launch-us-airline-cabin-crew-in-costume/ 12. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2019/07/25/textron-aviation-lands-commitment-for-at-least-60.html

Jul 21, 2019

Your hosts for today's programme are Carlos, Armando and Matt. In this episode we discover that one low cost carrier's passenger is hit with a massive fine for being disruptive, everyone's favourite budget airline renames their new planes and there is chaos at Terminal 5 after a glitch with their baggage systems. Armando talks to George from the Reno Air Races about how he found his love of aviation. We also talk planning with Colin Hitchins ahead of the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/jet2-com-orders-abusive-passenger-to-pay-85k-after-raf-jets-escort-plane-back-to-uk-11765183 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-boeing-737-max-8200-name-new-crash-a9004896.html 3. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-777-club-suites/ 4. https://eu.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2019/07/16/fedex-top-cargo-airlines-emirates-iata-report-amazon-shipping/1744495001/ 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a321neo-operators-alerted-over-excessive-pitch-ano-459718/ 6. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/337682/ryanair-helps-southend-passenger-numbers-take-off 7. https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/transport/33392-video-british-airways-plane-almost-strikes-tourists-in-insanely-low-landing 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-to-pick-up-batch-of-used-737-700s-459708/ 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49030162 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-49037505 11. https://www.ocala-news.com/2019/07/16/exclusive-fly-in-community-jumbolair-home-to-john-travolta-on-the-market-for-10-5-million/

Jul 14, 2019

Your hosts this week are Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt. In today's programme we listen to the ATC communications between two airlines at Amsterdam as they 'come together' on the ground, we watch the amazing footage a passenger took of an engine problem with an american carrier and there's some concerns over some older A380's and the Outer Rear Wing Spar. In the Military the Canadians take their maiden C295 flight and a swiss display team visit the wrong festival. Follow us on social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK and get in touch with us by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/09/two-planes-collide-on-runway-at-amsterdam-airport-causing-delays-easyjet-klm 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-beirut-flights-paphos-cyprus-lebanon-budget-airline-a8998481.html 3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/british-airways-begin-flights-beijings-17796470 4. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/11/business/airbus-boeing/index.html 5. https://www.unilad.co.uk/gaming/flight-sim-fans-will-fall-in-love-with-this-hotel-room/ 6. https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/10/easyjet-launches-on-board-lending-library-with-60000-books-across-300-flights-10139997/ 7. https://www.insider.com/economy-flier-claims-snuck-into-business-class-british-airways-flight-2019-7 8. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/delta-airlines-flight-baltimore-plane-video-malfunction-engine-broken-a8997956.html 9. https://simpleflying.com/milan-linate-closure/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-china-orders-20-a350s-459601/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/asias-older-a380s-subject-to-wing-spar-check-459561/ 12. https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/11/mum-waits-hours-for-pilot-sons-delayed-flight-is-invited-on-plane-as-the-only-passenger-10188114/ MILITARY 1. https://www.intelligent-aerospace.com/military/article/14036011/first-royal-canadian-air-force-c295-makes-maiden-flight 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/07/10/secretive-navy-base-hit-by-earthquakes/ 3. https://theaviationist.com/2019/07/07/swiss-air-force-display-team-patrouille-suisse-performs-flyover-at-the-wrong-place/ 4. https://armadainternational.com/2019/07/spartan-leonardo-adds-firefighter-role-to-c-27j-spartan/

Jul 7, 2019

Your hosts this week are Armando, Micah, Stephen, Robert and Matt. In today's episode we're learning about a suspected battery fire onboard a Virgin Atlantic flight, there's an interesting trial taking place in Edinburgh with Ryanair and we talk about the Kenya Airways flight and it's stowaway. In the military there are changes afoot at Bell as they consider shunning conventional helicopters and the Blue Angels are getting a C130J upgrade. We'd love to hear from you so please get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on Social Media with PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-48879379 2. https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2019/07/edinburgh-airport-and-ryanair-trial-early-baggage-check-in-service/ 3. https://katv.com/community/7-on-your-side/via-air-irritating-arkansans 4. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180328-0 5. http://newsinflight.com/2019/07/02/body-of-a-stowaway-man-fell-off-the-kenya-airways-boeing-787-on-final-approach-to-heathrow-airport/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/flybe-amsterdam-drama/amp/ 7. https://www.apnews.com/d00af1ad74734205889674c2c648dc0b 8. https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2019-06-28/gulfstream-stirs-anticipation-of-new-jet-as-g600-wins-approval 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spicejet-737-suffers-runway-excursion-in-rainy-mumba-459415/ 10. https://avherald.com/h?article=4c9cad94 11. https://airlinegeeks.com/2019/07/02/jet-airways-employees-attempt-to-buy-the-airline/ 12. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/inflight/airbus-delivers-first-inflight-humidification-equipped-a350-to-china-southern-airlines/ 13. https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/air-india-won-t-have-enough-funds-pay-employee-salaries-beyond-october-et-report-104751 MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-may-shun-conventional-helicopter-for-clean-shee-459278/ 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28185600/blue-angels-fat-albert/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eurofighters-collided-at-high-altitude-luftwaffe-459351/ 4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28717/russia-reportedly-developing-its-own-ac-130-like-gunship-from-converted-an-12-cargo-planes

Jun 30, 2019

Carlos, Nev and Matt talk you through the big aviation stories hitting the headlines this week. In today's episode we discover one French carrier has decided to discontinue it's low cost airline, the ban on drinking your duty free is being enforced with everyone's favourite low cost carrier and it's sad news as one American company announces the end of their MD-80 service. In the military an Air India flight is escorted to Stansted by Typhoon Fighter Jets and Modern Observation Aircraft are delivered for use on the 'Open Skies' missions. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com to get in touch with the team. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://onemileatatime.com/air-france-discontinues-low-cost-airline/ 2. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/duty-free-alcohol-ryanair-flights-16489015 3. https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/26/british-airways-will-let-you-track-your-luggage-with-rfid-tags/? 4. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/26/boeings-grounded-737-maxes-took-over-the-employee-parking-lot.html 5. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-stretch/ 6. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/aer-lingus-and-ryanair-seek-would-be-pilots-for-training-programmes-1.3938416 7. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1144679/british-airways-tel-aviv-israel-ba-flights-bomb-threat-plane 8. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-forecast/ 9. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/end-era-american-announces-last-md80-revenue-flight/ 10. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/delta-is-first-airline-to-use-apple-message-app-to-help-passengers-on-the-go.html 11. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-06-26/tarom-renews-turboprop-fleet-nine-atr-72-600s 11.5. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-27/john-travolta-plane-set-for-november-arrival-in-wollongong/11253868 12. https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/made-my-day-new-airline-pilot-surprises-parents-flying-their-plane-first-time MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-uk-f-35s-make-operational-debut-459340/ 2. https://www.intelligent-aerospace.com/military/article/14035445/lufthansa-delivers-modern-observation-aircraft-to-german-armed-forces-as-part-of-open-skies-missions 3. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/air-india-bomb-emergency-landing-london-stansted-mumbai-threat-a8977121.html

Jun 23, 2019

In the chair(s) this week are Carlos, Armando, Grant and Matt. In today's show we talk about the 'drone' incident in Iran, one of the biggest US carrier's become the first Americans to order the new Airbus and a survey of over 21.65 million entrants crown a new number one world airline. In the military, the V22 go on the attack at the Paris Air Show and Turkey now has it's own high-tech home grown fighter. Armando talks Reno and Matt chats to Micah about his annual trip to the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. Get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and share with us your own experiences in aviation. Here are the links to the stories featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/21/world/middleeast/airlines-drone-attack-iran.html 2. https://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/people/ryanair-flight-to-belfast-leaves-19-passengers-standed-in-spain-1-8971736 3. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/19/american-airlines-to-become-the-first-us-airline-to-order-new-airbus-plane.html 4. https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/travel/2019/06/21/qantas-turnaround/ 5. https://in.mashable.com/culture/4279/airline-to-soon-make-budget-fliers-stand-on-a-flight-and-twitter-cant-stand-this-idea 6. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9336010/british-airways-easyjet-strike-summer-flights/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-787-interior/ 8. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2019/06/19/qantas-is-hiring-cabin-crew-on-casual-hours-for-domestic-flights-from-per-mel-and-adl/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-airbus-ends-show-with-over-240-a321xlr-commi-459255/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spirit-debuts-las-vegas-airports-first-automated-ba-459231/ 11. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jun/18/british-airlines-parent-iag-reveals-plans-buy-200-boeing-737-max-jets 12. https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-airline-in-the-world-2019-a4171691.html MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28104993/tf-x-fighter-jet/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-bell-boeing-tries-to-sell-v-22-despite-lacklu-459048/ 3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/army-vet-97-woman-fell-16510048

Jun 16, 2019

Join Carlos, Pip, Al and Matt for today's show. In this episode everyone's favourite low cost airline buys an airline in Carlos's second home, The US announce their favourite carrier and we hear how some retired airframes go for a swim. In the Military, we find out which fighter has the Italians favourite number attached to it and the President's Marine One chopper gets a makeover. Oshkosh is around the corner and Pip and Al share with us their plans. Why not send us your feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com and we'll read it out on next week's show. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-confirms-it-will-buy-malta-air-1.3922343 2. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/tv-presenter-slams-airline-for-leaving-her-stranded-in-seat-on-12hour-flight/news-story/db71e3ead95489bfff78d7bf7cca40ec 3. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/06/12/delta-named-best-u-s-airline/ 4. https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-domestic-a350-787/ 5. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7136317/Southwest-Airlines-passenger-sees-B-2-stealth-bomber-flying-Colorado.html 6. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/delta-saves-41-students-private-flight-american-airlines 7. https://gizmodo.com/dumbass-thinks-he-can-vape-into-a-bag-on-spirit-airline-1835375646 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/southwest-extends-max-cancellations-through-septembe-458903/ 9. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/78944-chinese-airlines-mull-order-for-100-b777-9s 10. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/78937-nepal-airlines-puts-last-b757-up-for-sale 11. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-site-developed-concorde-reveals-16424400 12. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/airbus-to-be-sunk-in-saros-bay-as-tourism-project-144093 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27924096/marine-one-helicopter-sikorsky/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-martin-eyes-500-f-35-fighters-in-europe-458485/ 3. http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201906110048.html 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/italy-orders-13-additional-m-345-trainers-458893/

Jun 9, 2019

Carlos and Armando are away this week so join Nev, Jeff, Nick and Matt for today's show. In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline has a lot of ups and downs, Nev's favourite airline suffers yet another massive PR disaster and the airport we love to hate is in trouble with it's local council. In the military there's growing concern over a missing Indian Airforce AN32 and we look at the details of the D-Day 75 memorial flights into Normandy. In our last piece from Duxford, Nev tells us about the BAC-111 and Nick shares with us his thanks as his retirement begins. Follow us on social media using the handle PlaneTalkingUK or get in touch with the show on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3076922/ryanair-becomes-first-airline-to-publish-monthly-carbon-emissions 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9218899/british-airways-vomit-business-class-seat/ 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pilots-sleep-cockpit-airline-safety/index.html 4. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-airbus-a330/ 5. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/team-gb-paralympian-matt-byrne-ryanair-flight-wheelchair-pilot-plane-a8944541.html 6. https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/world/pakistan-sees-biz-boost-as-british-airways-flights-resume-after-10-years/ 7. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2019/06/more-faults-found-in-boeing-s-787-dreamliners.html 8. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-take-airlines-business-class-16387234 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48526028 10. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/333640/british-airways-invites-96-year-old-war-veteran-back-to-the-cockpit 11. https://iwradio.co.uk/2019/06/06/us-presidents-air-force-one-stops-off-at-southampton-airport/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/storm-hit-iranian-atrs-captain-ignored-diversion-ad-458690/ MILITARY 1. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-air-force-an-32-missing-assam-1541514-2019-06-03 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-eyes-international-kc-46a-e-7-opportunities-458658/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/japan-receives-first-e-2d-advanced-hawkeye-458577/ 4. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/day-squadron-historic-airplanes-journey-us-normandy-75th/story?id=63463478

Jun 2, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Stuart for today's show. In this episode we discover that the 737 MAX will be grounded until August 2019, there's alarm bells ringing as the UK's legacy carrier has a 'near miss' with an illegal drone at Heathrow and there's exciting news as a Brazilian air-frame manufacturer starts assembly of the first E175-E2. In the military the US Military enlists the help of MIT to sharpen their AI skills and the french accelerate acquisition of H160-M Helicopter. In the latest part from our interviews at Duxford 2019, Captain Nick talks to Matt about his beloved Phantom F4. We love to hear from you so please get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, or search social media for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/may/29/boeing-737-max-will-be-grounded-until-august-says-airline-trade-body 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/29/british-airways-jet-near-miss-illegal-drone-flying-heathrow-9722218/ 3. https://www.thesundaily.my/local/bomb-joke-lands-airline-passenger-in-hot-water-AL926543 4. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/harbour-air-electric-seaplanes-airline/ 5. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-hawaii-engine-fire/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/05/29/british-airways-to-use-air-belgium-for-cairo-service/ 7. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/boeing-moving-towards-797-launch-decision/ 8. https://www.airway1.com/embraer-starts-assembly-of-the-first-e175-e2/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-ana-to-raise-premium-seat-count-on-19-777s-458529/ 10. https://www.lightreading.com/mobile/5g/another-5g-provider-gogo-takes-a-seat-at-the-cool-kids-table/d/d-id/751821 11. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-48463972 12. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-a350-dubai/ MILITARY 1. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613552/the-us-air-force-is-enlisting-mit-to-help-sharpen-its-ai-skills/ 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27560364/f-35-robotic-wingmen/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/france-accelerates-h160m-helicopter-acquisition-458502/

May 29, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev Armando and Matt for this 'released later than planned' episode. In this week's show we learn that our favourite low cost airline pushes back their MAX orders, our other favourite low cost airline boast that their A321 NEO's are the ultimate flying machines and we discover that the freighter conversion market totalled neary 1 billion dollars in 2018. In the military we learn that an F16 fighter crashes into a warehouse and a lack of 'Situational Awareness' is blamed for a recent C130-J incident. We talk Concorde in our latest interview from our Duxford 2019 meet up and we share with you our experiences from APG's Captain Nick's retirement dinner. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1.https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/9137540/thomas-cooks-share-price-drops-fears-mount-airline-must-be-sold-pay-debts/ 2. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/05/is-ryanair-getting-worse/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7062297/Queen-93-arrives-Heathrow-mark-British-Airways-100th-anniversary.html 4. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-threatens-to-move-business-after-cargo-pilot-protests-2019-5?r=US&IR=T 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-pushes-back-737-max-deliveries-to-winter-458298/ 6. https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/weirdest-airlines/ 7. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1129940/easyjet-low-cost-flight-europe-greece-gatwick-airport-a321neo-spt 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/alrosa-to-transfer-last-tu-134-to-museum-458375/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/turkish-airlines-777-suffers-wing-damage-at-istanbul-458402/ 10. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-05-23/freighter-conversion-market-totaled-nearly-1b-2018-iba 11. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-success/ 12. https://onemileatatime.com/united-ceo-737-max/ MILITARY 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/nyregion/d-day-squadron-anniversary.html 2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/05/17/f-16-fighter-crashes-into-california-warehouse-pilot-ejects/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27546051/airships-us-navy/ 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lack-of-situational-awareness-blamed-for-raf-c-130j-458399/

May 19, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's show. In this week's programme we learn how one UK holiday operator has received multiple bids for it's airline business, our legacy carrier announces their first route for their new A350 and there's good news for chicken lovers as an airline announces their favourite brand can be enjoyed 'in-flight'. In the military, Armando chats to the crew of a very special WC-130J. The PSP / APG / PTUK Duxford meetup took place on Sunday 12th May. The weather was amazing and we had a quick chat with a lovely, very sunburnt group. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/thomas-cook-confirms-multiple-bids-for-airline-business-18034 2. https://m.jpost.com/International/British-Airways-makes-Israel-one-of-first-Airbus-A350-destinations-589767 3. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/15/southwest-airlines-hangar-denver-airport-dia/ 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7022763/Spice-flight-Jet2-com-UK-airline-serve-Nandos-snacks-onboard.html 5. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/112760929/british-airways-afternoon-tea-offer-doesnt-come-with-any-tea 6. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3009998/boeing-plane-abandoned-hong-kong-bankrupt-russian-airline 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/machu-picchu-airport-inca-petition-cinchero-sacred-valley-a8915296.html 8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-48269651 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iberia-express-to-take-232-seat-a321neos-458205/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-start-up-great-dane-shows-off-first-aircraf-458121/ 11. https://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/surprising-things-you-can-redeem-your-airline-miles-and-rewards-points-for.html/ 12. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7035685/Heartwarming-moment-quadriplegic-former-airline-pilot-takes-skies-paragliding-flight.html

May 12, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that the Russian plane crash communication transcript has been leaked, an Australian carrier becomes the first carrier to introduce zero-garbage flights and the final scheduled flights on an A310 are announced. In the military Armando shares with us his visit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as we learn how they go about gathering their storm data. Sunday 12th May is the PTUK / APG / PSP meetup at IWM Duxford and we're very much looking forward to seeing you there. If you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount, please get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and be on site before 11:00am. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/crashed-russian-plane-communication-transcript-leaks-now-normal/story?id=62901709 2. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/07/plane-silly-ryanair-aircraft-diverted-due-to-unruly-customer-on-malaga-flight/#.XNQjc45KiUk 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1123845/british-airways-flights-plane-turbulence-florida-viral-video 4. https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/level-airline-to-begin-las-vegas-paris-nonstop-service-in-october-1658265/ 5. http://time.com/5584291/florida-plane-crash-river-landing/?# 6. https://www.smartertravel.com/worst-lost-luggage-airlines/ 7. https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/qantas-becomes-first-airline-to-introduce-zero-garbage-flight-earns-praise-on-social-media-2133399.html 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-biman-q400-overruns-myanmar-runway-during-h-458029/ 9. https://www.apnews.com/c125f4b2d2114ca7bfe44a4276dfd63b# 10. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a310-last-flights/ 11. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2019/05/09/gin-altitude-british-airways/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380s-scrap/

May 5, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's show we learn one UAE carrier's plan to remove the seatback TVs, a horrendous flight is met on the tarmac by police after a brawl kicks off for our favourite low cost airline and there is some very negative feedback posted online for the UK's legacy carrier regarding it's Business Class. In the military we learn about the recent F15 fighter crash, China teases that it's stealth jet may be ready this year and the french air force celebrate delivery of their first tactical A400M aircraft. Armando shares with us his recent flight with Meghan and Dr Steph over Charlotte, you can watch this very special segment here - https://drive.google.com/open?id=11jKHhRkXwZ6HVMyfx1Fx1dd29PX6-dH6. Looks like it's going to be a great meetup at Duxford on Sunday 12th May. We're meeting from 11am so if you'd like to take advantage of the discounted entrance rate, make sure you come find Matt before entering the museum. Get in touch with the show using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://onemileatatime.com/etihad-removing-seatback-tv/ 2. https://www.thejournal.ie/ryanair-drunk-flight-4616164-May2019/ 3. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8981066/british-airways-business-class-dirty-seats/ 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689386 5. https://www.jet2.com/News/Jet2_com_Named_Airline_of_the_Year_at_Glasgow_Airport(2)/ 6. https://www.zdnet.com/article/united-airlines-covers-up-infotainment-seat-camera-following-passenger-outrage/ 7. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/29/emirates-looking-at-possible-airbus-option-after-boeing-737-max-grounding.html 8. https://simpleflying.com/spice-jet-crash-landing/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a300neo/ 10. https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/30/first-uk-airport-get-permanent-team-therapy-dogs-calm-nervous-fliers-9353389/ 11. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6984633/Pilot-two-year-old-daughter-says-job-30-000ft-ideal-working-mums.html 12. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17612807.unlicensed-pilot-fined-2000-after-making-17-oxford-flights/ 13. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/east-midlands-airport-ryanair-jet2-collision-a8892696.html 14. http://www.ladbible.com/community/viral-mans-hilarious-reaction-to-flight-delay-has-gone-viral-20190428 MILITARY https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27276112/f-15-fighter-crash/ https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/04/30/usaf-f-35as-launch-first-combat-missions/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-01/china-s-stealth-jet-may-be-ready-this-year-u-s-commander-says https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/05/01/french-air-force-receives-first-tactical-a400m-transport-plane/

Apr 28, 2019

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme (Nev is 'working' in Budapest this week). In today's episode we hear about a retired couple who claim their lives have been ruined by the continuing expansion at Southend Airport, One american carriers' new livery leaves us all feeling a bit blue and everyone's favourite orange carrier has to take evasive action at an airport in Germany. In the military we learn about a C17 going through it's paces in the StarWars Canyon and there's some big plans at Cessna for their Caravan upgrade. The APG / PSP / PTUK meet up at Duxford is getting really close. Join us if you can for 11am at the Imperial War Museum on Sunday 12th May if you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount. It's going to be a great day of aviation and ice cream. Get in touch to reserve your place on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/04/25/airline-passenger-arrested-after-complaining-about-vomit-on-seat-what-are-your-rights/#2b77c8262faf 2. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/774113/easyjet-flight-ryanair-southend-airport-pensioner-nightmare-janet-marchant-revamp 3. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-india-fire-san-francisco-boeing-777-a8885846.html 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/04/24/united-airlines-new-livery-faces-mixed-reactions-social-media/3559701002/ 5. https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/12/ryanair-flight-forced-to-turn-round-after-chef-drank-gallon-of-beer-9180924/ 6. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/the-national-737-max-boeing-1.5107529 7. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/easyjet-nut-ban/index.html 8. https://www.exyuaviation.com/2019/04/ryanair-hiring-in-croatia.html 9. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-incredible-video-airbus-uk-16171909 10. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/emirates-completes-boeing-refurb-ahead-schedule/ 11. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6958955/EasyJet-aircraft-takes-evasive-action-avoid-crashing-plane-German-airport.html 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/two-cathay-pilots-suffer-vision-impairment-during-fl-457653/ MILITARY https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/04/22/guard-aviators-will-get-the-newest-advanced-helicopters-before-some-active-army-units/ https://theaviationist.com/2019/04/23/this-awesome-video-shows-a-c-17-globemaster-iii-flying-at-low-altitude-through-the-star-wars-canyon/ https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/19204/cessnas-new-skycourier-twin-turboprop-plane-will-make-a-wonderful-weapon

Apr 21, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Brian and Matt for today's episode. In this programme we discover there's more bad news for the Airbus A380 as the UK's flag carrier opts for Boeing's 777x instead, bio-metric face recognition trials begin for departures at one US airport and the UK's second biggest flag bearer plans growth at Heathrow. In a week where we say goodbye Lt Col Richard Cole, we find in the military that the Puerto Rico Air Guard have their flying role taken away, exciting news is announced for the Blue Angels and a rare opportunity to tour the Nimrod at RAF Cosford's museum. We're looking forward to our meetup at Duxford on Sunday 12th May and we can't wait to catch up with you all there. Let us know if you're able to make it by getting in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/japanese-airline-lands-test-flight-of-new-plane-in-hawaii 2. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6936983/Ryanair-launches-new-feature-app-lets-passengers-size-bags-fly.html 3. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-opted-for-boeing-777x-aircraft-over-more-a380s/ 4. https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/18/18484581/us-airport-facial-recognition-departing-flights-biometric-exit 5. https://simpleflying.com/united-new-livery/ 6. https://www.nj.com/news/2019/04/mexico-bound-airline-passenger-wrapped-gun-in-aluminum-foil-and-hid-it-inside-a-dvd-player.html 7. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ryanair-to-require-extra-simulator-training-for-boeing-737-max-pilots-2019-04-19 8. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-heathrow-growth/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-engine-investigation/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indias-jet-airways-suspends-operations-457550/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-the-leased-jets-backfilling-for-lost-737-m-457517/ 12. https://news.get.com/airbus-shows-new-couch-style-airplane-seats/ MILITARY 1. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27408/puerto-rico-air-guards-c-130-airlifters-and-flying-role-are-being-taken-away 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/no-word-on-missing-japanese-f-35a-457540/ 3. https://amp.pnj.com/amp/3279266002?fbclid=IwAR3iRmZWrshR1ggshV8QamkTWtDDAwihkPSnqGNqvzVBo0-z0WdQp3dXN7Q 4. http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/tour-aboard-hawker-siddeley-nimrod-r-1-at-raf-museum-cosford.html 5. https://bgr.com/2019/04/05/fighter-jet-ejection-france-military/

Apr 15, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Mila and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that one low cost airline scraps daily flights from Stansted to Edinburgh, a US carrier begins to retire their 757s (Matt's pretty pleased about that!) and a US low cost carrier announces flights into London. In the military, Armando chats to the Crew Chief for the Dixie Wing P51D Mustang about their project and you can find more information about them and the museum at https://dixiewing.org. We also have a quick chat with Armando, Captain Jeff and John at Armando's official retirement. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.ibtimes.com/airline-passenger-opened-emergency-exit-tried-jumping-out-after-plane-landed-arrested-2784805 2. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/total-disgrace-ryanair-to-scrap-edinburgh-to-london-stansted-flights-1-4904097 3. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/111953904/one-for-the-plane-buffs--british-airways-nostalgic-photoshoot 4. https://simpleflying.com/united-757-replacement/ 5. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/10/europe/albania-airport-heist-robber-killed-intl-scli/index.html 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uganda-airlines-firms-a330-800-order-457296/ 7. https://interestingengineering.com/the-boeing-777-xs-folding-wings-are-they-safe 8. https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-london-flights-announcement/ 9. https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/22552-german-government-buys-three-new-airbus-a350-for-1-2-billion 10. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/norwegian-confirms-partial-postponement-of-airbus-order-17648 11. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-considering-releasing-existing-beluga-fleet-into-the-wild/ 12. https://news.sky.com/story/american-airlines-flight-attendant-spills-drinks-on-company-ceo-11689519

Apr 7, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (briefly) and Matt for today's show. In this episode we find a regional UK carrier suspends several flights / services, a Russian carrier is named worlds strongest brand and Airbus release an update for their A320 Flight Warning Software. In the Military, deliveries stop of the KC46 due to trash and the first F35a's are delivered to South Korea. We hear from Armando, Dr Steph and Colonel Jeff as they all catch up in Charlotte. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/united-airlines-flight-diverted-texas-airport-losing-cockpit/story?id=62189090 2. https://www CB22 4QR.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-47784734 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/04/05/british-airways-launches-speedbird-100-inflight-ale/ 4. https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/an-american-airlines-passenger-says-they-found-an-eye-opening-surprise-in-their-luggage.html 5. https://www.itv.com/news/2019-04-03/flybe-airline-cancels-flights-blaming-easter-holidays-and-a-shortage-of-pilots/ 6. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aeroflot-named-worlds-strongest-airline-brand-for-the-third-year-running-by-brand-finance-300825285.html. 7. https://www.africanews.com/2019/04/04/nigerian-airline-orders-10-jets-from-brazil-s-embraer/ 8. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2019/04/04/jetblue-legroom-comfort-redesign/ 9. https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-atlantic-updates-airlines-emblem-to-represent-modern-britain-11682461 10. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-airport-analysis/turkish-airlines-aims-to-spread-its-wings-at-istanbuls-giant-new-airport-idUSKCN1RG0GP 11. https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/one-man-the-only-passenger-on-boeing-737-800-flight-to-italy-20595073 12. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-04-04/airbus-updating-a320-flight-warning-software MILITARY : https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27032708/air-force-stops-deliveries-of-trash-filled-kc-46-tankers-yet-again/ http://www.rusaviainsider.com/russian-light-turboprop-il-112v-transport-makes-maiden-flight/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/first-rokaf-f-35as-arrive-in-south-korea-457163/

Mar 31, 2019

Join Carlos, Armando, Dr Steph and Matt for this week's programme. In today's show we report on the sad news of another low cost carriers demise, everyone's favourite low cost airlines attempt at trolling our legacy carrier's recent destination blunder backfires and Embraer's Phenom celebrates their 300th delivery. In the military the US Airforce want to put Starwars style AI in their latest fighter and we learn that Boeing's 767 Tankers also use the Augmented Pitch System. Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.economist.com/gulliver/2019/03/29/icelandic-budget-airline-wow-air-stops-flying 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47710152 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6860423/British-Airways-new-Temperley-London-amenity-kits-class-unboxed.html 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/29/boeing-737-max-8-crash-anti-stall-system-activated-ethiopian-plane/3308487002/ 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-airbus-shows-off-second-ana-a380-457008/ 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-airbus-aims-to-deliver-first-delta-a330-9-456988/ 7. http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-rolls-out-new-flight-tracking-technology/ 8. http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embraer-reaches-phenom-300-milestone-with-latest-delivery/ 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47740523 10. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8721567/brothers-deadly-peanut-allergy-kicked-off-flight/ 11. https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/8746847/student-track-down-stranger-the-one/ 12. https://www.itv.com/news/2019-03-27/spitfire-pilot-laid-to-rest-more-than-70-years-after-being-shot-down/ MILITARY : https://www.mro-network.com/airframe/boeing-s-767-tankers-also-use-augmented-pitch-system https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-selects-first-air-base-to-host-b-21-raider-stea-456987/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a26871027/air-force-ai-fighter-plane-skyborg/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/kazakhstan-places-order-for-airbus-c295/

Mar 25, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this episode where Nev joins Carlos and Matt in the PTUK Studio we find that one low cost carrier's rescue plan loses momentum, it all gets rather physical on a flight from Prestwick to Tenerife and there's a big acquisition made by one Doha based carrier. Pip shares with us his experience on a recent flight to Switzerland. In the Military an airshow is cancelled due to some serious flooding and the UK orders a Wedgetail. We're planning a PTUK / PSP / APG meetup at Duxford's Imperial War Museum on Sunday 12th May 2019. Send us an email to register your interest to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/jet-airways-india-manchester-mumbai-wow-air-airlines-financial-difficulties-icelandair-a8836211.html 2. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1101443/ryanair-drunk-passengers-fight-prestwick-to-tenerife 3. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/260691 4. https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/business/rolls-royce-powered-flying-turtle-2673567 5. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-malaysia-airlines-acquisition/ 6. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/18/uks-youngest-female-pilot-16-mentored-easyjet-captain-airline/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-6841859/Book-luxury-airline-suite-sky.html 8. https://simpleflying.com/russias-a380-alternative/ 9. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/1705921/barra-airport-among-the-worlds-most-scenic-airports/ 10. https://ifn.news/posts/qatar-airways-adds-250th-aircraft-to-its-fleet/ 11. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending-now/family-goals-mother-and-daughter-pilot-delta-flight-from-los-angeles-to-atlanta/933395763 12. https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/look-up-90-year-old-airliner-flies-tucson-skies-this-weekend MILITARY : https://www.omaha.com/news/military/air-force-gives-up-fight-to-stop-water-at-offutt/article_631f9b34-5271-50e8-b5eb-19f488daaf32.html?fbclid=IwAR17Qy2eoBOwuGwa237FZOHU434NxGgtaAYbfWYm095yGFIbNKMZFR6X_cQ https://www.omaha.com/news/military/flooding-of-base-forces-cancellation-of-offutt-air-show-in/article_e928cb85-7720-5255-9bf8-e83a20d32acb.html https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/03/22/uk-orders-wedgetail-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/ https://theaviationist.com/2019/03/19/u-s-b-52-bombers-belonging-to-task-force-deployed-to-uk-perform-theater-familiarization-flights-across-europe/ http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/b-29-doc-hangar-and-education-center-open-to-public-beginning-march-12th.html

Mar 17, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Captain Nick and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we talk about the Boeing 737 Max 8, one German Carrier begins selling off their A380s in favour of 787s and A350s and strong winds in Brussels cause damage to two parked aircraft. As Armando takes the day off to begin his return home he brings us a fascinating interview with Adrian and Alex from the British Aerobatics Academy. Pip brings us part two of his tour round Heathrow's Digital Air Traffic Control Laboratory. Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com to find out when we are live streaming next.

Mar 10, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for today's podcast. In this episode we discover one US carrier grounds 14 of their aircraft due to problems with the overhead bins, everyone's favourite low-cost airline finds itself going viral over their handling of a passenger's auto-correct blunder and one UAE carrier pays tribute to the amazing women in their workforce on International Women's Day. Pilot Pip takes us for an exclusive look round Heathrow's Digital ATC Laboratory. Neil Lanwarne shares with us his recent flight in Lanzarote. Please click on the link below to watch his full video : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k4Ic7NV7iEx4g2Nn0IvmG76PV2s_YDu5 Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and to find out more about us, visit https://www.planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-grounds-aircraft/ 2. https://www.irishpost.com/news/ryanair-passengers-autocorrect-fail-165118 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-british-airways-reveals-landor-747-400-re-456481/ **PICTURES** 4. https://thepilotwifelife.com/united-airlines-presents-flight-3591-widow-with-wings-and-epaulets-leaves-indoc-seat-vacant/ 5. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2019/03/08/airbus-off-to-a-slow-start-in-2019-as.html 6. http://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-carryon-bag-limits-airline-increases-limit-to-14kg-after-passengers-complain-h1c5lx 7. http://www.traveller.com.au/us-pilot-orders-23-pizzas-for-passengers-of-an-air-canada-plane-stranded-on-the-tarmac-h1c5e7 8. http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-upgrade-at-british-airways/ 9. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/march/06/boeing-acquires-foreflight 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/03/08/united-airlines-35-fired-travel-scheme-selling-perks-flight-passes/3102781002/ 11. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-emirates-airline-pays-tribute-to-all-women-in-its-workforce-on-occasion-of-international-womens-day-1.1551956669856 12. https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-airlines-world-oag-2019-3?r=US&IR=T#5-ryanair-16 13. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-air-show-axing-public-weekend-from-2020-456368/

Mar 3, 2019

Join Nev, Matt, Armando and Matt for today's episode. This week we discover that one low cost airline wins it's court case battle after strike action, the UK's legacy carrier places a big order for the 777-9 and we talk about about the recent turbulence at Gibraltar and Connecticut. In the military one american air-frame manufacturer unveils it's 'Wingman' Drone and pilot error is blamed in the crash involving an A-29. Matt (from the A320 Podcast) tells Nev about his recent Jet2 experience with his family and the development of their training courses for pilots. Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/video-ntsb-video-shows-atlas-767-debris-field-456126/ 2. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/ryanair-wins-flight-compensation-court-battle-after-strike-disruption-17137 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/british-airways-orders-up-to-42-777-9s-456187/ 4. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/airline-sues-passenger-tossing-coins-in-plane-engine 5. https://www.jet2.com/News/Win_Your_Own_Party_Plane_with_Jet2holidays/ 6. http://www.traveller.com.au/the-worlds-worst-airline-slogans-h1bpv6 7. https://www.phillyvoice.com/delete-instagram-jetblue-contest-airline-free-year-travel/ 8. https://www.iafrica.com/boeing-and-comair-debut-airlines-first-737-max/ 9. http://thedrive.com/news/26687/southwest-airlines-boeing-737-smashes-wing-in-turbulent-vomit-inducing-failed-landing-in-connecticut 10. http://thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26635/heres-what-it-looked-like-inside-the-airbus-that-was-wing-rocking-violently-over-gibraltar 11. https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2019-02-28/flybe-plane-evacuated-at-exeter-airport/ 12. https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/28/abandoned-airport-terminal-is-transformed-into-new-swanky-60s-hotel-8785066/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pilot-error-caused-light-attack-experiment-crash-in-456086/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/avalon/2019/02/27/boeing-unveils-loyal-wingman-drone/ 3. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-military-flight-training-heads-towards-new-heights 4. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/27/f-117-nighthawk-still-out-there-still-flying-clearest-photos-yet/

Feb 24, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's show we discuss how one passenger managed to travel using his friend's passport, everyone's favourite low cost airline introduces a costly 'loyalty' scheme and a troubled airline is mulling over two buy-out options to secure it's future. In the Military we're talking about a memorial fly-past in Sheffield and the Civil Air Patrol celebrate their first Graduate from their Cadet Wings Programme. Armando shares with us an incredible flight he took with Jan over the Alps! To find out more about the team, take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com; why not treat yourself to one of our quality tee-shirts while you're there. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/klm-flight-airline-passport-friend-prague-amsterdam-newcastle-airport-security-a8789481.html 2. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/02/ryanair-adds-new-frequent-flyer-scheme-but-at-199-a-year-is-it-worth-it/ 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/british-airways-boac-retro-livery-scli-gbr-intl/index.html 4. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/airline-denies-snooping-with-seatback-cameras 5. http://www.cityam.com/273519/us-airline-mesa-leads-last-minute-flybe-rescue-offer-blow 6. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-13/delta-easyjet-said-to-be-in-advanced-talks-for-alitalia-revamp 7. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-flight-gets-canceled-and-some-passengers-end-up-in-brothel/ 8. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/airline-renames-aircraft-after-baby-born-mid-flight 9. https://www.flyingmag.com/boeing-747-arrives-safely-in-hotel-garden 10. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/21/europe/dublin-airport-flights-suspended-drone-intl/index.html 11. https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/18/layer-move-smart-seating-airbus-economy-technology/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-seeks-to-take-on-bmi-regional-crews-455849/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.cap.news/flying-high-texas-cadet-is-first-graduate-of-caps-new-cadet-wings-program/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/12/big-year-for-red-flag/ 3. http://en.aviation-report.com/swiss-government-officially-took-delivery-of-the-pilatus-pc-24/ 4. https://apnews.com/669def4906504b158a2a73f30327e5ce

Feb 17, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Jake, Stuart, Armando, Mila and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn (literally first hand) about the sudden demise of BMI Regional, more drone disruption is discovered - this time in Dubai and there are further safety concerns involving Lion Air. In the Military there's controversy over the early retirement of the B1 & B2 Bombers and there's an exciting new partnership with Airbus and Dassault to build a sixth generation fighter. We talk to Stuart and Jake about they plan to further their aviation careers. Apologies for some of the sound and visual problems during this episode. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47231504 2. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/16/ryanair-passengers-alter-bookings-free-changes-fees 3. https://www.thisisinsider.com/british-airways-plane-bounce-landing-viral-video-2019-2 4. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c4333e7&opt=0 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-max-to-make-debut-at-stansted-455782/ 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/schiphol-ground-shunt-damages-klm-747-and-787-455740/ 7. http://fortune.com/2019/02/15/dubai-airport-disrupted-drone/ 8. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2019-02-16/lion-air-plane-skids-off-runway-at-indonesian-airport 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-47241000 10. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-15/airbus-tops-up-beluga-fleet-will-sell-original-white-whales MILITARY : http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/18410/usafs-controversial-new-plan-to-retire-b-2-and-b-1-bombers-early-is-a-good-one https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a26089472/u2-spy-plane-uss-enterprise/ https://www.airway1.com/airbus-and-dassault-announce-partnership-to-develop-sixth-generation-fighter/ http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/paul-g-allen-expedition-discovers-the-sunken-uss-hornet-and-her-aircraft.html

Feb 12, 2019

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Special Studio Guest Stephen for today's programme. In this episode an iconic UK carrier is sold because of Brexit related debt, the UK's legacy carrier closes it's dedicated terminal at JFK and it's sad news for the A380 as more orders are cancelled. In Armando's military section the Marine Corps new CH53K is a mess and the US Navy retire the last of their FA18 fleet. We talk to Stephen about his journey to the right seat and there's some great feedback from Jan Hubner about his experiences on the A320 NEO. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thomas-cook-airline-sale-debt-brexit-losses-profit-peter-fankhauser-a8767126.html 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-prague-madrid-flight-delay-airport-snow-weather-a8765471.html 3. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-terminal-new-york-jfk-close-american-airlines-move-a8766446.html 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47127921 5. https://www.nj.com/news/2019/02/united-airlines-to-squeeze-economy-sections-expand-premium-seats-on-flights.html 6. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/easyjet-reveals-full-extent-of-brexit-preparations-16916 7. http://www.europeancleaningjournal.com/magazine/articles/latest-news/british-airways-cuts-turnaround-times-by-skimping-on-cleaning 8. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qantas-cancels-8-remaining-a380-orders/ 9. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2019/02/06/alaska-airlines-captain-marvel-fly-boeing-737/2787202002/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/goair-a320-crew-shut-down-wrong-engine-after-birdstr-455529/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aer-lingus-plans-hartford-a321lr-launch-455508/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a320-suffered-loss-of-thrust-as-it-entered-mountain-455498/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2019/02/04/the-marine-corps-new-ch-53k-is-a-mess-this-is-why-its-operational-date-could-face-delays/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/04/new-eagles-increasingly-likely-for-usaf/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-us-navy-retires-last-of-legacy-fa-18-horn-455574/ 4. https://planetalkinguk.com:2096/cpsess1329045968/webmail/paper_lantern/index.html?login=1&post_login=18398713686820

Feb 3, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one all Boeing based low cost carrier takes overall control of an Airbus based fleet, a troubled airline now adopts a zero tolerance approach to it's baggage allowance and a Canadian carrier wins their case for damages against a disruptive passenger. In the military the RAF commemorate the iconic Tornado and the Korean Air Force take delivery of their first A330. Ray Davis shares with us his video of the amazing Aero L39 Albatros High Performance Jet Trainer. The new website is taking shape nicely so why not take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com and have a look. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube by searching for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flybe-airline-hand-baggage-zero-tolerance-charges-luggage-fees-flight-a8758666.html 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-takes-full-control-of-laudamotion-455363/ 3. https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/british-airways-made-britain-ogilvy-uk/1524542 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/02/01/drunken-westjet-passenger-must-pay-airline-account-fuel-costs/2741846002/ 5. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/jet2-com-introduces-vegan-meal-to-its-in-flight-menu-for-the-first-time/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/31/british-airways-to-use-air-belgium-for-new-york-service/ 7. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/412415-emirates-signs-codeshare-deal-with-chinas-largest-airline 8. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/01/a380-future-in-doubt-as-airbus-meets-with-emirates.html 9. https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203589/apple-music-stream-free-wifi-american-airlines 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-american-latest-to-add-a321neo-to-fleet-455474/ 11. https://tribune.com.pk/story/1900396/2-british-airways-begin-operations-june/ 12. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Tornado-Tosses-Airliners-In-Turkey-232192-1.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/royal-air-force-commemorates-iconic-tornado-fast-jet/ 2. https://www.military.com/defensetech/2019/01/31/new-hypoxia-sensor-aims-make-military-trainer-aircraft-safer.html 3. http://aviationtribune.com/military/republic-of-korea-air-force-receives-first-airbus-a330-mrtt/ 4. https://theaviationist.com/2019/01/29/new-f-16-viper-demo-team-commander-is-also-the-air-forces-first-female-single-ship-tactical-demonstration-pilot/

Jan 27, 2019

In a week where we officially welcome Armando to the team, join Carlos, Nev, Matt and our new host for the show. In today's episode the discussion on IFE continues as some Irish lads play Trad music on their low cost flight, BA announce some retro liveries in honour of their centenary year and trials begin at Gatwick for Robot Valet Parking. Pip returns with a discussion on Magnetic North Poles. In the military Washington announces the next Arsenal of Democracy Fly-Over and we learn far more than we need to about the airforce and their toilet habits. You can get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK', via our website at https://www.planetalkinguk.com or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com . Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/g25993341/defunct-airlines/?slide=15 https://www.her.ie/entertainment/irish-lads-play-trad-session-board-ryanair-flight-must-watch-446537 https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/21/british-airways-to-paint-b747-with-retro-boac-livery/ https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tsa-looks-at-backup-plan-as-government-shutdown-continues/908473437 https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-lands-direct-service-to-three-cities-in-one-fell-swoop https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/manchester-airport-private-jet-experience-easyjet-ryanair-heathrow-a8741656.html http://avherald.com/h?article=4c336a9e https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2019/01/24/boeings-flying-car-lifts-off-in-race-to-revolutionise-urban-travel/ https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gatwick-airport-trial-for-valetparking-robots-will-cut-hassle-for-travellers-a4046406.html https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flybe-issues-assurances-amid-worries-2463306 https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/jet2-s-new-boeing-has-arrived-at-leeds-bradford-airport-from-seattle-1-9552390 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-aviation-shortage-insight/u-s-airlines-tap-army-helicopter-pilots-to-ease-shortage-idUSKCN1PH0CO MILITARY : http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/arsenal-of-democracy-fly-over-may-8th-2020.html https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/no-light-attack-planes-any-time-soon-air-force-undersecretary/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a25736613/new-device-helps-fighter-pilots-pee-at-30000-feet/ https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/01/16/fightinghawks-still-at-large/

Jan 20, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discover that one family is made to sit on the floor DURING their flight, there's a profit warning for one Irish Low Cost Carrier and heavy snowfall leaves a plane in tail-stand at one Californian airport. In the military, the US air force finally accepts their first KC46 tanker and British Apache attack helicopters deploy to the Arctic. Get in touch with the show by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via our website using the contact form. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/01/16/family-forced-to-sit-on-floor-during-flight-due-to-airline-mishap/23644148/?guccounter=1 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1073009/ryanair-flights-poland-uk-holidays-leeds-bradford-airport 3. https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/1729790-british-airways-reveals-upgrades-premium-economy 4. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-alabama/airbus-spends-300-million-on-new-alabama-plant-for-a220-jet-idUSKCN1PA29H 5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-727-plane-last-flight-iran-aseman-airlines-zahedan-tehran-airport-a8728926.html 6. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1072423/ryanair-flights-plane-ice-italy-viral-video 7. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airlines-best-free-wifi/ 8. https://abc13.com/weather/heavy-snowfall-leaves-plane-in-tail-stand-at-airport/5091735/ 9. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-airport-to-become-fully-operational-on-march-3-140542 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/17/why-cathay-pacific-doesnt-fly-the-airbus-a380-superjumbo/ 11. https://www.maxim.com/rides/boeing-nasa-transonic-wing-design-2019-1 12. https://www.aero-mag.com/boeing-777x-gentex-dimmable-windows/ 13. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/18/ryanair-issues-profit-warning-as-winter-fares-fall MILITARY : 1. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/air-force-oks-first-kc-46-delivery-lots-of-caveats/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/01/10/uk-defense-chief-f-35-jets-are-ready-for-operations/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ 3. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-apache-attack-helicopters-deploy-to-arctic/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ

Jan 13, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we discover that 'Everyone's Favourite Low-Cost Airline' is rated the worse airline for the 6th year in a row, one Chinese captain raises security concerns as he seats his wife in the cockpit and an Indonesian carrier offers in-flight 'LIVE' music. In the military SAAB's second global eye makes it's flight debut and Russia shares pictures of it's improved IL78 Tanker. It's the final part of our great series where Captain Nick chats with Sir Richard Johns. Sir Richard talks about his final years in the air force and how the government budget cuts had affected the strategic operations. We love to receive your comments and feedback so get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-09/united-regains-rank-as-world-s-no-2-airline-on-2018-hub-growth 2. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/05/strike-hit-ryanair-ranked-worst-airline-for-sixth-year-in-a-row 3. https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/flights-grounded-at-london-heathrow-after-drone-sighting-20190109-p50qa3.html 4. http://www.atimes.com/article/chinese-airline-pilot-grounded-for-seating-wife-in-cockpit/ 5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46834827 6. https://www.businessinsider.co.za/pakistan-international-airlines-tells-cabin-crew-to-lose-weight-2019-1 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6569843/Norwegian-budget-airline-offer-free-WiFi-duration-long-haul-flights.html 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-united-first-airline-to-operate-all-three-7-454829/ 9. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2019/01/06/airline-black-boxes-old-record-reliability/2476431002/ 10. https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/airline-looks-back-at-a-tremendously-successful-2018-18767021 11. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-airline-brings-live-music-to-the-skies-11105844 12. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8132575/the-worlds-busiest-airports-by-passenger-traffic/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-russias-improved-il-78-tanker-makes-flying-454772/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-saabs-second-globaleye-makes-flight-debut-454826/ 3. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/first-female-f-35-test-pilot/

Jan 6, 2019

Join Carlos, Nev, Liz and Matt for their first show of 2019. In this week's programme we're discussing that drone incident, yet more strike woes are on the cards for everyone's favourite low cost airline and there is good news for the environment as Hi-Fly ban single use plastics. Part 5 of Captain Nick's interview with Sir Richard Johns as he explaining how Russia has emerged as a potential threat to peace and to the Baltic states in particular. He also discusses the premature retirement of the Harrier aircraft. We also announce our Christmas Competition winners. You can contact the show with any feedback via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 30, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they bring you a very special programme with some new content, some 'never before seen' bits and a look back at some of our favourite segments from this incredible year. The running order of this show is as follows : 1 - Part 4 of our incredible mini series where Captain Nick talks to Sir Richard John about his amazing career. 2 - Carlos Talks to Dan about his EZ during the Summer BBQ we had at Seething Airfield. 3 - This year we celebrated our 200th show in style thanks to the guys at NP Simulations. In this exclusive 'never before seen' end of treat, it's your chance to see how they got on when Captains Jeff, Al and Nick had all sorts of weather thrown at them. 4 - At Farnborough Matt got the opportunity to chat to Dana about how he was enjoying his time here in the UK. 5 - We stay at Farnborough with 'another chance to see' Pip walk us through the Falcon 8X. 6 - Back in November 2018 Armando took Matt up in a PA-28 at his local airfield near Bury St Edmunds, he even let Matt hold the controls! 7 - It's out-takes time! A handful of moments where things didn't quite got according to plan. 8 - It's the last chance to get your answers in to our annual Christmas Competition, Eoin gives you the questions one last time. Send your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. It's been a truly unforgettable year for our show and we can't thank you enough for all your support in 2018. From myself (Matt), Nev and Carlos we wish you a very happy new year and hope that 2019 brings us all joy and happiness.

Dec 23, 2018

Join Armando, Brian Coleman, Captain Al, Captain Nick, Carlos, Dr Steph, Matt, Micah, Nev and Paul for a very special festive filled show. This is a recorded episode of our now annual multi-podcast online meetup which was recorded on Wednesday 5th December. With Pip and Al in the chair and the Old Curmudgeon on top form, this is a festive treat not to be missed. Armando corrected himself after the show; he meant to reference the US National Day of Mourning for George 'HW' Bush not George 'W' Bush. From the entire PTUK team, we'd like to wish all of our viewers and listeners a very happy christmas. :-)

Dec 16, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the last live programme of 2018. In today's show the subject of emotional support animals raises it's head again, one disruptive passenger receives a well deserved large bill and a bizarre item is found on the menu of the UK's favourite legacy carrier. In the military NORAD prepare for their annual tracking of Santa and a beach landing is attempted with an A400M. Part 3 of our exclusive series where Captain Nick talks to Sir Richard Johns about the record keeping he did which enabled him to recall events for his autobiography. We have some festive messages to share with you from Jenny in Rome, Dan Hannington and Eoin (although it may have been more challenging for him to record than he was expecting). Next week is a recorded episode of our now annual multi-podcast online meetup which was recorded on Wednesday 5th December. With Pip and Al in the chair and the Old Curmudgeon on top form, this is a festive treat not to be missed. Live programming will return on Friday 4th January. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://news.sky.com/story/airline-bans-emotional-support-animals-on-long-flights-11578683 2. https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/turkey-week-ryanairs-christmas-ad-fails-off/1521016 3. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/inflight/british-airways-ife-has-festive-makeover/ 4. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/17289753.dubai-based-airline-emirates-to-hold-cabin-crew-recruitment-event-in-carlisle/ 5. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/318879/disruptive-passenger-ordered-to-pay-airline-3000 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/12/10/british-airways-to-launch-digital-bag-tags-in-january/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6483411/TUI-eco-friendly-airline-Virgin-BA-worst-pollution.html 8. http://www.traveller.com.au/boeing-777x-private-jet-can-fly-more-than-20000km-nonstop-connect-any-two-cities-h1918k 9. https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/plane-passenger-discovers-bizarre-warning-on-business-class-dinner-menu/330487 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-airbus-unveils-ana-a380-with-turtle-themed-454386/ 11. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/robots-in-airports/index.html 12. https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2018-12-13/luton-airports-upgraded-terminal-officially-opens/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/a400m-successfully-completes-first-beach-landing-trials-with-military-crew/ 2. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1707863/tracking-santa/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-australian-f-35as-arrive-home-down-under-454261/

Dec 16, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the last live programme of 2018. In today's show the subject of emotional support animals raises it's head again, one disruptive passenger receives a well deserved large bill and a bizarre item is found on the menu of the UK's favourite legacy carrier. In the military NORAD prepare for their annual tracking of Santa and a beach landing is attempted with an A400M. Part 3 of our exclusive series where Captain Nick talks to Sir Richard Johns about the record keeping he did which enabled him to recall events for his autobiography. We have some festive messages to share with you from Jenny in Rome, Dan Hannington and Eoin (although it may have been more challenging for him to record than he was expecting). Next week is a recorded episode of our now annual multi-podcast online meetup which was recorded on Wednesday 5th December. With Pip and Al in the chair and the Old Curmudgeon on top form, this is a festive treat not to be missed. Live programming will return on Friday 4th January. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://news.sky.com/story/airline-bans-emotional-support-animals-on-long-flights-11578683 2. https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/turkey-week-ryanairs-christmas-ad-fails-off/1521016 3. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/inflight/british-airways-ife-has-festive-makeover/ 4. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/17289753.dubai-based-airline-emirates-to-hold-cabin-crew-recruitment-event-in-carlisle/ 5. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/318879/disruptive-passenger-ordered-to-pay-airline-3000 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/12/10/british-airways-to-launch-digital-bag-tags-in-january/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6483411/TUI-eco-friendly-airline-Virgin-BA-worst-pollution.html 8. http://www.traveller.com.au/boeing-777x-private-jet-can-fly-more-than-20000km-nonstop-connect-any-two-cities-h1918k 9. https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/plane-passenger-discovers-bizarre-warning-on-business-class-dinner-menu/330487 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-airbus-unveils-ana-a380-with-turtle-themed-454386/ 11. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/robots-in-airports/index.html 12. https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2018-12-13/luton-airports-upgraded-terminal-officially-opens/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/a400m-successfully-completes-first-beach-landing-trials-with-military-crew/ 2. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1707863/tracking-santa/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-australian-f-35as-arrive-home-down-under-454261/

Dec 9, 2018

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Dec 5, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Grant and Matt for today's show. In this episode there is worrying news from one low cost Icelandic carrier, everyone's favourite Irish airline leaves their passengers out in the rain and Grant gets to mention Qantas several times. In the military there is a dispute between the UK's Navy and RAF as the latter pushes for new jets that cannot fly from warships and the RAAF say goodbye to the P3. It's the premier of our 6 part series with the legendary Sir Richard Johns as he talks to Captain Nick about his new autobiography 'Bolts from the Blue'. Neil Draper shares with us his amazing footage he's put together from the 2018 Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, there's a special message for one of our hosts and the details of our Christmas competition are announced. We'd love to hear from you so get involved by emailing the show on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/29/icelandair-scraps-acquisition-of-struggling-icelandic-airline-wow-air.html 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7866354/ryanair-passengers-queue-torrential-rain-board-plane/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/video-british-airways-bids-fond-farewell-to-boeing-453933/ 4. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-airline-is-now-weighing-passengers-carry-on-luggage-2018-11-29 5. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/17256925.easyjet-airline-captain-from-carlisle-wins-woman-of-the-year-award/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-set-to-launch-points-based-loyalty-programme-in-2020/ 7. https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/business/the-sky-s-the-limit-as-british-airways-starts-its-search-for-2-000-new-cabin-crew-in-yorkshire-1-9465188 8. https://airlinegeeks.com/2018/11/30/qantas-flies-final-boeing-747-service-from-los-angeles/ 9. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/nov/30/weatherwatch-driverless-snow-ploughs-keep-the-airport-open 10. https://ifn.news/posts/china-eastern-airlines-receives-its-first-airbus-a350/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-take-delivery-of-their-first-a321neo/ 12. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qantas-jetstar-expand-codeshare-agreement/ MILITARY : 1. https://news.sky.com/story/royal-navy-fury-as-raf-pushes-for-new-jets-that-cannot-fly-from-warships-11568074 2. https://www.forces.net/news/raf-f-35s-make-history-sky-french-and-us-air-forces 3. https://sldinfo.com/2018/11/the-raaf-p-3s-adelaide-says-farewell-after-50-years/

Nov 26, 2018

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In today's show Virgin Atlantic mull over rescuing Flybe, Emirates win 5 high profile awards in just one week and Malaysia Airlines receive a scathing review from a YouTube vLogger. In the military there's a record breaking drop for an Atlas A400M and a new dedicated F35a Demo Team is announced for the 2019 season. Nev brings us a very special interview with Trevor Hammond from Gibraltar's ATC. Get in touch with the show by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2018/11/23/virgin-atlantic-said-to-be-mulling-bid-for-ailing-airline-flybe/ 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-captain-dave-video-watch-boeing-787-flight-johannesburg-dreamliner-a8646466.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-laudamotion-takes-first-a320s-under-ryanair-453815/ 4. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-bathroom-thing 5. https://www.indy100.com/article/malaysia-airlines-bad-review-travel-vlogger-youtube-josh-cahill-flight-attendants-8647196 6. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/11/23/passengers-reportedly-asked-help-pay-repair-polish-flight/2090608002/ 7. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7800785/airline-joon-beds-kids-economy/ 8. https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-best-airline-wins-5-awards-in-one-week-2018-11-23-1.676018 9. https://www.postandcourier.com/business/supersized-russian-carrier-to-keep-production-on-track-at-boeing/article_f91c462a-ef40-11e8-adc4-37dc390deb80.html 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/11/23/boeing-celebrates-787th-dreamliner-with-special-livery/ 11. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/man-killed-plane-runway-moscow-airport-deported-sheremetyevo-boeing-death-athens-flight-a8644636.html 12. https://www.aerotime.aero/ruta.burbaite/22113-airbus-thinking-of-new-narrow-body-re-engined-a350 MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/record-breaking-drop-for-raf-atlas-a400m/ 2. https://theaviationist.com/2018/11/21/new-dedicated-usaf-f-35a-demo-team-announced-for-2019-airshow-season/ 3. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/dji-phantom-4-globemaster/

Nov 18, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they look through this week's big aviation stories. In today's episode we talk about the poor passengers who's bags were left behind by one Asian carrier, a low cost carrier's website causes chaos as people can't check-in online and the FAA evaluates a potential design flaw in one airframe manufacturer's new craft. In the military an ex-RAF Hercules finds a new home and the UK confirms it's interest in some new F35-B's. Matt BF and Evan share with us their pleasure flight and Nev catches up with Tony S. You can get in touch with the show by searching social media for PlaneTalkingUK, via our website (www.planetalkinguk.com) and by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/airline-arrives-with-passengers-in-singapore-leaves-behind-their-luggage-in-england-1939611.html 2. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-website-crashes-leaving-passengers-13593407 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/former-british-airways-chinook-helicopters-could-mak-453597/ 4. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flybe-sale-buyer-airline-oil-prices-profits-revenue-flights-a8632741.html 5. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-private-jet-price-images/ 6. https://www.iafrica.com/british-airways-crew-claims-to-have-seen-ufo/ 7. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faa-evaluates-a-potential-design-flaw-on-boeings-737-max-after-lion-air-crash/ 8. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/vietnam-newest-airline-bamboo-airways-aviation-licence-10925554 9. https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/13/18089300/supersonic-jet-concorde-boom-aerion-carbon-us-laws 10. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c04438e&opt=0 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/china-southern-to-leave-skyteam-453663/ 12. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173380/which-are-top-10-airlines-world-2019 MILITARY : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-bahrain-receives-ex-royal-air-force-hercule-453623/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-confirms-new-deal-for-17-f-35bs-453689/ 3. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-t-38c-talon-crashes/

Nov 11, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for a very special episode of the show. We have our usual trawl through the Commercial News stories hitting the headlines this week including United taking delivery of their first 787-10, Ryanair having a spot of trouble with the French Authorities and Qantas begins trials of a mobile phone passport technology. In the Military the Eurofighters pass the milestone 500,000 flying hours and MP's call for RAF Leeming to become the Red Arrow's new home. In our last piece from Oshkosh 2018, Captain Al talks to the guys from Foreflight about their incredible software. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the Great War and we close the show with a very moving piece from Captain Nick who shares with us the story of the Unknown Warrior. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://airlinegeeks.com/2018/11/07/united-airlines-take-delivery-of-boeing-787-10-first-airline-to-operate-all-three-variants/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152849 3. https://london-post.co.uk/british-airways-has-revealed-its-offering-a-new-style-of-work-experience/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/11/08/american-airlines-allow-travelers-nut-allergies-board-early-peanuts-policy-change/1929842002/ 5. https://nypost.com/2018/11/08/traveler-figures-out-crafty-way-to-beat-airline-baggage-fees/ 6. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/740215/British-Airways-The-Concorde-plane-Heathrow-Airport-London-supersonic 7. https://boingboing.net/2018/11/08/two-airlines-made-bold-choices.html 8. http://theportugalnews.com/news/tap-prepares-to-be-first-airline-to-take-ownership-of-new-airbus/47423 9. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qantas-trials-mobile-phone-passport-technology/ 10. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6371637/Boeing-jet-crash-lands-Guyana-airport-leaving-six-people-injured.html https://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b757-30233.htm Aircraft History 11. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/11/07/air-transat-joins-worldwide-by-easyjet-connections-service/ 12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46071689 MILITARY 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/eurofighter-fleet-passes-500-000-flying-hours/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46142763 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-raf-tornado-gains-retirement-markings-453466/

Nov 4, 2018

Join Carlos, Ben, Stuart and Matt for today's show. In this week's episode we learn that baggage rules for one low cost airline are changing AGAIN, a craft beer maker creates a special aviation blend and the new A220 Delta configuration is revealed. In the Military the Russians flirt with our airspace again and a second world war bomber restoration nears completion at Cosford. Captain Al talks to Leon Evans at Oshkosh and Nev shares with us Gibraltar so far. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on Social Media using PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46070949 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-hand-luggage-policy-baggage-grace-period-month-november-a8614096.html 3. http://time.com/5441587/airline-worker-falls-asleep-wakes-up-in-chicago/ 4. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/108335074/air-new-zealand-takes-delivery-of-its-first-of-13-new-airbus-aircraft 5. https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/02/brewdog-launches-first-ever-craft-beer-airline-8095476/ 6. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/lion-air-crash-indonesia-finds-faults-in-more-new-boeing-planes 7. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/02/world/europe/uk-airport-drinking-ban.html 8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-46045749 9. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2018/11/02/boeing-to-start-737-completion-work-in-china-in.html 10. https://www.rustourismnews.com/2018/11/02/qantas-expanding-discounted-fares-program/ 11. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-a220-airliner-delta-us/index.html 12. https://insideevs.com/easyjet-update-progress-for-electric-flight/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/740200/raf-typhoon-fighter-jets-russian-aircraft-uk-airspace-mod-news 2. https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/attractions/2018/10/30/second-world-war-bomber-undergoing-restoration-at-raf-museum-cosford/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-35b-connects-with-uss-wasps-anti-cruise-missile-d-453285/

Oct 28, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's stroll through the world of aviation. In today's programme we discover a security breach affecting almost 10 million airline passengers, one special luxury flight is giving you the chance to see Old Year's Night twice and disgruntled passenger is detained for slapping cabin crew with their phone. In the military the Red Arrows are heading stateside as part of a landmark tour and the UK begins talks to buy some iconic helicopters. Pilot Pip regales us with a tale from his early days as a pilot and Nev shares with us his time at an APG / PTUK meetup at Heathrow. Why not join us for the recording of the show LIVE and get involved in the chat room by going to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live. We're usually recording from 19:00 on a Friday evening but follow us on Facebook and Twitter for details - simply search for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/cathay-pacific-hack-almost-10-million-customers-hit-by-data-breach-with-passport-details-and-credit-a3970961.html 2. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/ryanair-warns-of-more-base-closures-878440.html 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1034795/british-airways-business-class-plane-seat-urine 4. https://www.wired.com/story/turkish-airlines-flight-800-panama-city-istanbul/ 5. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/luxury-airline-hosting-26000-trip-from-las-vegas-to-tokyo-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-twice 6. https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/travelnews/story/69089/use-instagram-to-book-your-next-easyjet-flight-to-europe 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-emotional-support-cat-passenger-kicked-off-a8600941.html 8. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6306999/Passenger-detained-slapping-airline-employee-PHONE-flight-cancelled.html 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/24/hate-the-middle-seat-this-is-the-perfect-airline-for-you/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-airports-and-terminals/index.html 11. http://atwonline.com/airlines/british-airways-unveils-new-customer-service-initiative 12. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/american-eagle-flight-strikes-kills-deer-during-takeoff-at-pennsylvania-airport MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/red-arrows-to-light-up-north-american-skies-on-landmark-tour/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-approves-possible-chinook-sale-to-royal-air-force-452889/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-kc-390-receives-brazilian-type-certification-452929/ 4. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-dissimilar-air-combat-training/

Oct 22, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt (briefly) for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discover very sad news as another airline falls by the wayside, competition winners are bumped out of Business class by one legacy carrier and facial recognition trials begin at Heathrow Airport. In the military an RAF Voyager refuels an F35b in the UK for the first time and the official report into the Thunderbird's crash is released. Barbara talks to Nev about her recent experience with Jet2, Ray Davis shares with us his experiences from the Warbirds Down-Under show in Temora and Captain Al gets all serious as he chats to Mikey McBrian during his visit to Oshkosh 2018. We love to receive your feedback (good or bad) so why not help keep us in check with our accuracy by sending it to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/oct/18/cobalt-airline-warns-passengers-that-all-flights-are-cancelled 2. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/british-airways-bumps-competition-prize-winners/ 3. https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/flybe-airline-profit-warning-15296805 4. http://www.traveller.com.au/transatlantic-flight-route-most-popular-aircraft-and-airlines-including-the-boeing-747-h16sl7 5. https://www.clickorlando.com/travel/nervous-flier-this-airline-will-offer-in-flight-meditation 6. https://ukaviation.news/british-airways-hosts-student-event-to-inspire-future-pilots/ 7. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-eyes-wide-bodied-aircraft-from-airbus-boeing/articleshow/66204953.cms 8. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2018/10/17/airline-ditches-summer-routes-from-two-uk-airports-to-key-holiday-destinations-in-spain/#.W8jLK_ZKhdh 9. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-business-jets-delivers-first-bbj-max-airplane-300730794.html 10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/10/16/with-the-first-a380-on-the-scrapheap-after-just-11-years-airbus-bad-bet-can-now-is-obvious/#67be2de38a51 11. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/goair-grounds-4-airbus-320neo-aircraft-in-delhi/articleshow/66228269.cms 12. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/heathrow-airport-facial-recognition-technology MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-voyager-refuels-f-35b-for-the-first-time-in-the-uk/ 2. http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/24292/usaf-frantically-stole-parts-from-one-rc-135-to-get-another-airborne-to-spy-on-a-missile-launch 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-16cm-thunderbird-investigation-of-fatal-crash-rele-452748/

Oct 15, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev (eventually!), Jodi Armando and Matt for a very special episode. In a week where the longest ever direct flight takes off for the first time we discover that BA are planning to operate an A380 into Dubai, sweeping changes are promised at Delta and an Air India plane has a coming together with a wall. We are so honoured to have had Jodi Rueger join us on this week's show and we had a great chat about her love of flying, her career and the world of Acrobatic flying. You can find out more about her by looking at her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJhMuL7_-0NzbSkx2cij_A or search social media for @quotafiller. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/sq22-takes-off-worlds-longest-nonstop-flight-begins-its-voyage-from-singapore-to-new-york-a3959086.html 2. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tenerife-airport-flight-ryanair-newcastle-15257401 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/07/british-airways-plans-to-operate-a380-to-dubai/ 4. https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/canadian-airline-westjet-launches-new-nonstop-dublin-to-calgary-service-37405411.html 5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/saudi-arabian-airlines-flight-passenger-yore-oyster-jakarta-istanbul-riyadh-denied-boarding-shorts-a8574351.html 6. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/Extra-baggage-allowance-on-this-UAE-airline 7. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/a-taste-of-seattle-and-boeing-in-japan/ 8. https://www.ft.com/content/dcdb94e0-cb9e-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 9. https://www.inc.com/betsy-mikel/delta-air-lines-promises-a-bold-sweeping-change-that-will-make-passengers-very-happy.html 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45833239 11. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/concorde-manchester-airport-half-term-15268585

Oct 7, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's show. In this episode we're talking about the dramatic collapse of one low cost transatlantic airline, there's another rather amusing paint-job fail to rival Cathay Paciic and one airline decides to tighten the rules for emotional support animals. In the military it's exciting news for the HMS Queen Elizabeth and talks are underway between the UK and Boeing for their Wedgetail. Carlos talks to Graham, Captain Al, Fabian and Philip at Farnborough and Nev talks to Jordan about the routes he's been taking in the air recently. We also have some quick 'in-flight' feedback from Evan. We love to receive your feedback and comments so please get in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and email us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45712063 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7424002/dd-composite-ryanair-5oct/ 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-will-now-lease-air-belgiums-a340-until-mid-december/ 4. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2018/10/05/you-can-fly-uniteds-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-starting-january/#468306b33a5a 5. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/16957528.passengers-who-booked-alternative-flights-from-bournemouth-airport-cant-get-their-money-back/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-is-making-changes-to-its-new-club-world-meal-service/ 7. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/weird-and-wacky/thomas-cook-paint-gaffe-leaves-plane-displaying-very-rude-message-along-its-side/news-story/1ce34fc2ad3a156186c75f23eafbe37e 8. http://www.airport-business.com/2018/10/final-preparations-underway-for-opening-of-istanbul-new-airport/ 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/03/british-airways-marks-60th-anniversary-of-first-jet-engine-flight-across-atlantic/ 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/10/03/spirit-airlines-tightens-rules-emotional-support-animals-48-hour-notice-more-documentation/1508395002/ 11. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-passenger-allegedly-allows-child-to-use-potty-in-planes-aisle-its-vile 12. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/best-wifi-airlines/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/fighter-jets-begin-night-flights-on-hms-queen-elizabeth/ 2. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/uk-aid-arrives-vital-relief-lands-in-indonesia/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-in-talks-to-buy-boeing-e-7-wedgetail-early-warnin-452412/

Sep 30, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Paul from the Layover Podcast and Matt for this week's episode. In today's show we have the very latest on the Pacific Lagoon crash, a passenger is arrested for breaking through security and chasing his plane down the runway and it's the turn of a Hong Kong airport to have questionable baggage handling highlighted. Carlos talks to Pip and Mascha along with Harry at Farnborough 2018. We talk to Paul from the Layovers Podcast about how their show came about - It's a highly recommended listen so take yourself to http://www.layovers.to and add it to your playlist. We want to hear about your experiences as a passenger so why not volunteer for a Nev's Passenger Experience and you could appear in next week's show. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. http://home.bt.com/news/world-news/airline-now-says-one-missing-after-pacific-lagoon-plane-crash-11364298666639 2. https://www.thesun.ie/news/3183819/ryanair-pilot-audio-patrick-kehoe-dublin-airport/ 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/27/ozwald-boateng-to-design-new-british-airways-uniforms/ 4. https://www.wthr.com/article/airline-celebrates-passenger-milestone-surprising-customers-ticket-refund 5. https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/most-people-cant-remember-even-the-most-basic-airline-safety-briefings-can-you/ 6. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-strike-2018-latest-friday-september-live-cabin-crew-pilots-news-a8555561.html 7. https://travel.nine.com.au/2018/09/28/10/41/worlds-only-five-star-airlines-2019#3 8. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/2166300/hong-kong-airport-baggage-handlers-caught-red-handed 9. http://uk.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-crew-told-mother-baby-not-allowed-cry-on-flight-2018-9?r=US&IR=T 10. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/london-video-crowded-skies-nats/ 11. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-09-28/boeing-747-celebrates-50th-birthday-a-history-in-pictures 12. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/29/lufthansa-orders-3-billion-worth-of-airbus-aircraft/

Sep 23, 2018

Join Nev, Pilot Pip, Captain Al and Matt for an amusing stroll through this weeks big aviation stories. In a week where all the stories were chosen by our lovely listeners we take a look at the details on yet another BA Technical Glitch, rumours emerge over a merger between Dubai's main carriers and we discover that no one still knows what on earth is happening over a certain big event taking place at the end of May 2019! In the military accusations are rife over the shooting down of a Russian Spy plane and the RAF creates it's first joint squadron since WW2. Carlos pops back to Farnborough 2018 with Captains' Al and Jeff as they talk about their highlights and one of our listeners Tom Harris tells about how he fell in love with Aviation. Why not share with us your own story on your love of aviation by sending some audio or video feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com . Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6193887/British-Airways-delayed-computer-failure-Heathow-Terminal-5.html 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45595149 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/09/20/emirates-said-seek-etihad-takeover-create-worlds-largest-airline/ 4. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/19/cathay-pacific-spells-its-name-wrong-on-side-of-plane 5. http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4bdf0583&opt=0 6. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-to-launch-the-797-nma-officially-at-paris-air-show-in-june-2019/ 7. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pilot-Beard-Ban-Debunked-231536-1.html 8. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/70816-easyjet-shifts-pilots-licences-from-the-uk-to-austria 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45584300 10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/06/19/serial-airlines-entrepreneur-david-neeleman-planing-his-return-to-the-u-s-market-with-moxy/#4a03527f3b48 11. https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/delta-pilot-accused-lying-about-mental-health-issues-keep-flying/x9NZ6v6ufqewPaQRC8QpGL/ 12. https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tigerair-australia-grounded-plane-over-botched-maintenance-work-20180911-p502zm.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria-shoots-down-russian-spyplane-during-israeli-strike-russia-blasts-israel-you-re-to-blame-for-15-killed-1.6489773 2. https://inews.co.uk/news/raf-creates-first-joint-squadron-with-another-nation-since-the-second-world-war/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/g23303922/china-copycat-air-force/ 4. https://www.cap.news/specially-equipped-cap-planes-conducting-florence-damage-assessment-flights/

Sep 16, 2018

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Sep 9, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Adrian and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme (recorded on 09-Sep-2018) we discuss the protests over plans to build a Flight Training Academy in Gloucester, the rules for hand luggage change yet again for one low cost carrier and we talk about that data breach for the UK's legacy carrier. In the military Singapore show off their new A330 Tanker and Boeing win their first major defence contract in almost a decade. Nev treats us to a trip on Brighton's i360 and Pip is talking Astronomy in his latest feature. Share with us your stories by emailing us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or get in touch on social media by searching PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/plans-for-flight-training-academy-spark-protests 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-baggage-policy-change-latest-free-checked-luggage-priority-boarding-refund-a8526861.html 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/07/british-airways-warned-vulnerable-data-hacks/ 4. https://www.abc15.com/news/national/captain-buys-40-pizzas-for-his-airline-passengers-after-plane-forced-to-land-due-to-weather 5. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/09/06/california-pacific-west-coast-flights-carlsbad-palomar-san-diego/1196107002/ 6. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/couple-traveling-world-free-million-banked-airline-miles/story?id=57654361 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/06/british-airways-launches-vistara-codeshare/ 8. https://grapevine.is/news/2018/09/05/wow-air-ranked-worst-airline-in-the-world-for-flight-compensation/ 9. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/london-city-airport-setting-sights-on-airbus-passenger-plane-thats-partmade-in-northern-ireland-37290795.html 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/openskies-retires-final-boeing-after-last-767-fligh-451757/ 11. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/climate/airport-global-warming-kansai.html MILITARY 1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iaf-mig-27-crashes-in-rajasthan-pilot-safe/articleshow/65665672.cms 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-singapores-first-a330-tanker-makes-public-451614/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-marks-first-big-defense-win-in-more-than-a-de-451695/ 4. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1014695/RAF-hero-Archie-McInnes-flies-again-aged-99-Battle-of-Britain-Spitfire

Sep 2, 2018

Join Nev, Matt and the legend that is Captain Jeff for this week's show. In today's episode we discuss fainting first officers for one low cost carrier, some good news for Nev's favourite airline as they announce expansion plans at London City as they are voted most family friendly and people are being caught out as the baggage rules change again for everyone's favourite low cost airline. In the military a skilled pilot flies his Chinook over the Derwent Dam and details are released by the US of Operation 'Predictable Iron'. Nev has a lovely chat with Bo Abrahamsen about his love of aviation and Carlos chats to Dan about his fascinating Long-EZ. Nev is looking for volunteers to feature on his popular 'Passenger Experience' feature. Get in touch with him via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/british-airways-to-expand-presence-at-london-city-airport-20-15274 2. https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/ryanair-baggage-policy-changes-again-1950189 3. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/08/29/labor-day-travel-16-5-million-people-expected-to-fly-on-us-airlines.html 4. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/travel/British-airways-Emirates-Voted-Most-Family/3815716-4726726-iyvyhh/index.html 5. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/08/29/ryanair-co-pilot-faints-before-diverted-landing.html 6. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/covers-were-left-on-planes-speed-probes/news-story/9da913e02453127c69754f723e7894c8 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brexit-flights-29-march-2019-no-deal-passport-customs-uk-eu-a8510621.html 8. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcefedb&opt=0 9. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/30/boeing-expects-asia-pacific-growth-aviation-jobs-for-pilots-and-crew.html 10. https://www.jewishlinknj.com/world-us/26682-israel-hails-british-french-airline-decision-to-halt-flights-to-iran 11. https://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/laudamotion-double-airbus-fleet-18-aircraft-2019/ 12. https://www.postandcourier.com/business/dreamliners-stacking-up-at-boeing-s-north-charleston-site/article_7f082336-aa08-11e8-824e-77d3fbc670d6.html MILITARY 1. https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/watch-incredible-skill-raf-pilot-1948765 2. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-us-army-joint-exercise-predictable-iron/ 3. https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/raf-bomb-jesus-green-cambridge-15087520

Aug 26, 2018

Carlos, Nev and Matt are in the chair for this week's show. In today's programme we discover that one low cost carrier's compensation cheques bounce, a major London airport has to go back to basics with their Flight Information screens and there's finally some good news for passengers in the long running pilot strike. In the military the RAF assist NATO as Russian fighters flirt with their airspace and one military developer demonstrates some insane data speeds over-the-air. Captain Al chats to Tina from the Air League in our latest piece from Farnborough 2018. We'd love to hear from you so why not volunteer to chat to Nev about your experiences as a passenger. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on social media using 'PlaneTalkingUK'.

Aug 19, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Pip, Matt and a whole host of wonderful people as we broadcast live from Seething Airfield. In today's show we talking several clipped wings, the toilet rolls required for a standard configuration of a Boeing 747 and serious concerns are raised at Heathrow's border. Glen Towler talks about his trip to Oshkosh in the latest Nev's Passenger Experience and Pip shares with us the process for planning a GA flight into Seething. We've got some great interviews to share with you in the coming weeks from where the guys catch up with the engineers working in the Hangars are Seething. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or by searching PlaneTalkingUK on social media.

Aug 12, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's later than scheduled show. In today's episode we go over the details and dangers posed by airport staff after an unauthorised takeoff at Sea-Tac Airport, our favourite A380 from the Farnborough Airshow goes out on wet lease to Norwegian and a Boeing 747 gets a new lease of life helping to fight fires. Matt chats to Dana about his visit to the UK when we all met up at the Farnborough 2018 Airshow. In the Military the search for a new home for the Red Arrows begins and an accidental missile launch takes place on a NATO Eurofighter. Next week is our first PTUK Fly In Barbecue at Seething Airfield and we're hoping (technology permitting) to do the show live from there next week. Get in touch with the show by searching social media for PlaneTalkingUK or by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Aug 5, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Eoin, Brian, Mila and David for a very busy show. In today's episode we're talking about a new Lego Safety video that's been done for Turkish Air, concerns have been raised about the use of slides during a 737-800 evac and retirement plans begin for one carriers 767 fleet. In our latest segment from Farnborough 2018, Pip walks us through the Falcon X8. David shares with us his progress as he works towards obtaining his commercial license and Mila tells us what it's like to fly cargo. Get in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Show Notes -------------------- Links to the videos that were played during this episode are : Turkish Airlines Safety Video : https://youtu.be/C2hCN6cVuqM Ryanair : https://youtu.be/gSh_5LnC3YE https://youtu.be/r2mVpdaCOJ0 Farnborough 2018 : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fj2b5fIyYDToKIUTG8MOLuPGSAU4GG53

Jul 29, 2018

Join Carlos and Matt from the Lounge Studio this week as they take trawl through the big aviation news stories that have caught their eye. In today's programme we find a very disgruntled passenger with their shredded suitcase, BA launch a direct flight to Pittsburgh and as the usual weather returns to the UK a Chinese Airline is forced to make an emergency landing due to extreme hail. In the military we say goodbye to a WW2 legend who passed away this week and a rare glimpse into the spec for the new Airforce One is offered. The first of our Farnborough Specials feature the handover of the A380 to HiFly and a guided tour inside. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or seach social media for PlaneTalkingUK.

Jul 22, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt along with a whole plethora of extra special guests LIVE from the home of British Aviation. In today's episode we discuss one low cost carrier's continuing problems with Pilot Strikes, the usual legacy carrier celebrates their new 777 order and the Dutch government take a bold step by introducing an airport tax. Captain Al takes us on a tour of his favourite food vendors and we discuss dry cleaning options with the Prince of HarpJet. Join us if you can in the chatroom when we record the show live by going to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live

Jul 17, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Grant McHerron and Dave Homewood for this week's episode. In today's show we discover that it may well not be your imagination in regards to the restrooms in the air, the summer offers for passengers are rolled out by one legacy carrier and the Beluga XL gets it's maiden flight details released. In the Military the RAF are celebrating taking delivery of their 20th Atlas Transport and Airbus demonstrate their automatic refuelling system. We're looking forward to catching up with you all at Farnborough International Airshow 20th - 22nd July 2018. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and follow our social media for where PTUK / PSP and APG are holding their joint meetup.

Jul 7, 2018

Your hosts for the show this week are 'Sir Nevil of Bounds', the 'Prince of HarpJet', the 'Flight Fear King' and a rather drunk Matt. In today's episode a radio station in Alesbury meet a man with 4000 foot arms, details of strike action with one of the big low cost carriers emerge and more information on a long running buy-out negotiations involving one of the big aviation manufacturers are made public. In the Military we're talking more of the RAF 100th Flypast, the US Navy are adding to their fleet of Osprey and Captain Al becomes rather obsessed with The Rotherham Star. Search for us on Social Media using PlaneTalkingUK and why not try and join us for a live show. We are usually live from 18:00 UTC (ish) and we publish the links on these feeds. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jun 30, 2018

In a change to the advertised programme, join Nev, Pip and Matt for the usual trawl through the aviation stories hitting the headlines this week. In today's episode one business class passenger is offered an Nutri-Grain bar for his breakfast, the Dolphin mark 2 leaves the paint shop in preparation for final testing and one low cost airline uses some German misfortune to fuel their latest advertising campaign. In the Military the US Air Force Elite are training in Wales and there looks to be a special drone heading to Farnborough. Although Carlos wasn't able to join us on the show, he did bag a very special interview with Paul Sies (Chief Commercial Officer) from Air Malta. We're hosting a Fly In / Drive In Barbecue at Seething Airfield on Saturday 18th August, everyone is welcome but for security and catering reasons we need to have your details in advance so pop us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jun 26, 2018

As we welcome Nev back from his wedding related break, we take our usual trawl through the big aviation themed stories this week. In today's show we discuss one flight with a vomiting mist, JetBlue's founder raises funds for a new low cost airline and Cathay Pacific as an A350-1000 to it's fleet. In the Military we discuss the US President's Space Force, the KC46 finally sets a delivery date for their first tanker and details of the RAF100 schedule are released. Matt Bunting-Frame treats us to an interview with the pilot from the Beech-18 and we take another trip to Bruntingthorpe to chat to part of the very dedicated crew of the Victor Tanker. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jun 16, 2018

Join Carlos, Captain Nick, Captain Al and Matt for this week's trawl through the big aviation news stories this week. In today's episode we get wrapped up in the excitement of a new Canadian low cost airline receiving approval for their maiden flight, there's a new base being opened at London Southend for one Irish carrier and a German carrier is assessing the damage of their A340 after a tug fire. Matt shares with us his audio diary of his three days in Rome and Carlos treats us to a chat with Elliot Atkins about his Panavia Tornado TR1. Our Summer BBQ at Seething Airfield is getting close, everyone is welcome to attend but we need to let Seething Security know who's expected. Simply send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com and let us know if you're driving or flying in.

Jun 10, 2018

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt from the Kitchen Studio as they take their trek through the big aviation related stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss a duty free ban of alcohol on-board, windowless aircraft are being considered with a UAE carrier and an abandoned airport is making heads turn. There's also an incredible sale on thanks to on of the big middle-eastern carriers. In the military we're talking F35's and a near miss involving a C130 and a microlight. Pip talks us through his week from 40,000 feet and it's the first of our Bruntingthorpe interviews - This week with Neil Lanwarne and the Super Guppy. Get in touch with the show by email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jun 3, 2018

Join Carlos, Dr Steph, First Officer Stu and Matt for the first ever broadcast from the new studio! In today's shorter than usual show (mainly because it took Matt forever to get us reliably online) we discuss the lack of interest in the privatisation of India's National Carrier, a new transatlantic speed record is set and Europe's biggest low cost carrier looks set to get some stiff competition. Nev treated us to a little teaser of the great content we have to look forward to following his and Carlos's visit to Bruntingthorpe. Thank you to all those who have helped us get our studio up and running - All our wonderful Patreon and PayPal donators and those who use the Amazon link on our website to do their shopping. We're so excited to finally be in our new home. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK'.

May 27, 2018

In a week where one Nordic airline is boasting about being the launch customer for the latest Airbus jetliner Carlos, Nev, Brian and Matt take you through their usual wander through the world of aviation. We're discussing the challenging environment ground crew work in as we cover two tarmac wing collisions at two airports, everyone's (not so) favourite American carrier are trialling a new private terminal at LAX airport and Boeing announce folding wings for their Triple 7. Pip reminds us that even experienced Pilots are always learning as he brings us his second PPE episode and Nev talks to Mat Caton and his Passenger Experiences. Nev would love to hear from you about your Passenger Experiences. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

May 21, 2018

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May 13, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through the big Aviation stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss a very healthy boost in profits for one UAE carrier, Nev adds yet another article to his 'Media Fails' podcast courtesy of a Luton based low cost carrier whilst one of their rival Captain's deals with a sharp manual overspeed correction. In the Military we learn that the F16 gets it's service life extended and work commences on ways to protect transporters and other vulnerable aircraft from long range missiles. Armando talks VANs from the Aero Expo 2018. We're having a PTUK meet up and BBQ at Seething Airfield and we'd love you to come and join us. You're welcome to fly in or drive but we do need to know numbers so please get in touch via email stating your mode of transport to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

May 7, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Eoin, Captain Nick and Matt for today's trawl through the big aviation related stories. In a week where another carrier retires their last 747 we're talking the issues being generated by some low cost carriers when land luggage is going in the hold, another passenger opens the emergency exit on the tarmac and one company is touting new restraints for that 'difficult' passenger. In the military it's sad news involving a C130 crash and it's a tense time for German forces as their fleet of EuroFighers are 'down to four'. Nev talks to Jan Hübner about his travels in the latest passenger experience. We're usually recording the show LIVE every Friday evening at 19:00 BST (16:00 UTC) so why not come and join in the fun of our live chatroom? Take yourself to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live and simply log in using your google account. Follow the show on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Apr 30, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Neil Lanwarne and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we are talking WOW Air's search for a vLogger, our favourite low cost airline takes up their options on the Max 8 and Airbus decide to increase their production of their very successful A320. In the Military the KC46 finally completes testing and Eurofighter look to make some upgrages to their Typhoon engine. We talk to Neil about his 'Labour of Love' - The fascinating Super Guppy'. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and you could feature in our next episode.

Apr 30, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Neil Lanwarne and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we are talking WOW Air's search for a vLogger, our favourite low cost airline takes up their options on the Max 8 and Airbus decide to increase their production of their very successful A320. In the Military the KC46 finally completes testing and Eurofighter look to make some upgrages to their Typhoon engine. We talk to Neil about his 'Labour of Love' - The fascinating Super Guppy'. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and you could feature in our next episode.

Apr 22, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, The awesome Pilot Pip and Matt for this week's episode of the show. Today we are talking about that Southwest flight, Kids fly for free with one carrier but there is a catch and the First BBJ Max takes off from the factory. In the military we the RAF 100th celebrations come to an end stateside and an F22 Raptor skids off the runway. Armando is at the Aero Expo 2018 and brings us the first of several great interviews, this week starting with TAF3 Flamingo. Get in touch with the show and maybe put yourself forward to be interviewed for Nev's Passenger Experience. You can find us on social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Thanks for listening.

Apr 15, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev, Stephen Ivey and Matt for this aviation related show. In today's episode we discuss THAT United Flight AGAIN as this time one of the flight crew is now suing, sleeper bunks are being imagined in the cargo hold with one European manufacturer and we're also talking battery operated aircraft and special inspection drones. In the military we learn there is an increased budget for the remodelling of Air Force One and a revised Red Arrows schedule is released. Would you like to feature on the show? Do you do have a good or bad aviation experience you'd like to share with Nev? Or why not send us some feedback for us to listen to or read out. Please get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - We'd absolutely love to hear from you! :-D

Apr 8, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they take their weekly trawl through the big aviation stories. In today's episode we discuss a Portuguese Rental specialist take delivery of their first 'wet-lease' A380, one low cost carrier celebrates ten million passenger traffic for March 2018 and one Middle Eastern carrier is now accepting bookings via Facebook Messenger. In the military we celebrate the RAF's 100th Anniversary and we pay our respects to the Thunderbirds with their recent sad news. Andy Coulson joins us to talk all things Farnborough as the preparations for their Bi-Annual event continue. Got some ideas about how we can improve the show? Why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Apr 1, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's show we discuss passengers sending in the Bailiffs to get their EU261 compensation, we're looking at some new interiors for a couple of airlines and one passenger gets a well deserved fuel bill. We have some great feedback from Captain Nick regarding Matt's recent 'error', Andrew Wilson shares with us a great interview and Nev talks a very disappointing BA flight in his latest passenger experience segment. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com if you've got anything you'd like to share or you'd like to feature in the next Nev's Passenger Experience.

Mar 25, 2018

Join us from a very full barn studio for today's episode of the show. This week we're talking about one airline that is giving it's passengers a 'waist' restriction, a 787 experiences a nose wheel collapse during maintenance and the launch customer for the 737 MAX 9 takes their first delivery. We also have 3 'Top Tens'. In the military we pay our respects to the Red Arrow's engineer and the USAF criticises Boeing as the delays continue for the KC46. Joining us LIVE on Friday 6th of April is Andy Coulson - Head of Operations for Farnborough Air Show so get your questions in for him either live in the chat room or via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Mar 18, 2018

Join Nev, Matt and our special Super-Sub guest host Captain Jeff as we trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's show we're talking the worlds biggest Jet Engine, Virgin Atlantic hope to seal a deal with Air France / KLM and facial recognition trials begin with one airport in the States. In the Military new deficiencies are added to the list of issues to the KC-46 and preliminary deals are signed with Saudi Arabia for 48 UK Typhoons. We'd love you to get involved in the show. Email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and maybe you could be featuring in next week's Nev's Passenger Experience Segment.

Mar 11, 2018

FO Mike and Captain Nick join us for this week's show to talk all things Aviation. Whilst they were both very well behaved, they couldn't resist the occasional poke at each other's preferred aircraft. In today's episode we discuss all-female flight crews for international womens day, there's talk over the concern of brexit and open-skies agreements and one carrier is actually going to INCREASE it's legroom in economy. In the Military we're discussing AirForce One and the sad news that assembly rates of the A400M are being slashed. Nev talks to Armando about the challenges involved in regular transatlantic flight and Jenny in Rome talks to her friend about her recent flight to New York. If you'd like to feature on Nev's Passenger Experience, why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Mar 4, 2018

There have been some challenging weather conditions for the UK over the last few days but everyone made it safely to their respective studios (including our guests) to make today's show. In this week's episode Carlos, Nev, Eoin, Armando and Matt discuss mixed fortunes for a couple of airlines as one base closes at Glasgow Airport but another opens in Luton, one member of Airline Crew is in serious trouble after a clipboard was ingested into an engine and a deal is finally reached with Boeing for Airforce One. Nev talks to Gemma (Mrs Stebbings) about her passenger experiences, Jenny from Rome treats us to some feedback and Pip treats us to a tour of the the Phenom Flight Deck. Armando shares with us his passion for GA flying as we talk to our guest about his career. We love to hear from you so if you've got a story to share with us, why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - You could even be on the show!

Feb 27, 2018

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Feb 18, 2018

Join Carlos, Pip, Al, Eoin, Mila and Matt for the usual trawl through the big Aviation related news stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss new boarding procedures for one airline at LAX, one Asian carrier boasts that they are now the most luxurious carrier and one of the players in manufacturing say they will be completing one aircraft every 10 hours by 2020. Although Nev was unable to join us for the show record this week, he did send us in his usual Passenger Experience from the Netherlands with Mascha. In the Military, there's a very worrying story about the US military moving to Windows 10! We're planning a meet up in the summer on Saturday 18th August so please get in touch if you'd like to join us - Send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Feb 11, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's edition of the show. In this episode we're talking about one Nigerian Airline experiencing some serious safety concerns, Europe's biggest low cost carrier shortens it's compensation lead times and a new auction site is launched for airline unsold tickets. Nev chats to Dr Steph about her amazing travels around the world in his latest Passenger Experience Segment. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Feb 4, 2018

Join Carlos from PTUK Towers, Nev from his country retreat in Buckinghamshire and Matt from his hotel just outside Heathrow for the usual trawl through the big aviation news stories of the week. In today's episode we're talking emotional support peacocks, it's a big day for one low cost area as Pilot Unions are officially recognised and a 19 year old plane ticket finally gets an airing. In the military an impressive course is tracked by FlightRadar24 and it's good news at last for the A10. Nev's Passenger Experience returns from it's festive break with fascinating tales from Concorde. Get in touch with the show and share your Passenger Experiences via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Feb 2, 2018

It's the one after the big weekend and everyone's still trying to recover ... In this episode we're talking severely damaged suitcases, small toilets and big passenger bust ups with the authorities. Mila treats us to a very special message from her simulator to ours an we even cover a bit of those ole 'grey things'. Send your audio feedback in to us at podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Jan 21, 2018

" The one where Matt played the wrong Opening Credits " So here it is, it's the big 200th show and no one can really believe how many people make the (in many cases) long and arduous journey to East Putney to join us for this very special episode. In this insane programme one budget carrier sets a new transatlantic record, a TV crew is charged with deliberately bringing fake explosives on-board a chartered flight and one passenger receives a lifetime ban for wearing the contents of his suitcase. As is what appears to now be customary whenever PTUK and APG join forces, the mandatory 'Nugget' challenge between Cap'n Al and Dr Steph took place - Who won? You'll have to watch to find out. Thank you so much for being such wonderful friends to the show and here's to many more episodes of the show. From all of us who are involved in PTUK, thanks for being our friends.

Jan 15, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's big Aviation News stories. In this episode new rules are put in place with airlines to cater for the growing trend that is 'Smart Suitcases', Europe's biggest low cost airline officially changes it's baggage allowance policy and a middle eastern carrier decides to end it's A380 services to Brisbane. In the military (yes, you read that right) anti-collision measure are put in place at Brize Norton and the British Army finally retires it's last Lynx Helicopter. It's the big 200th episode next week with lots of LIVE, in-person guests and we're hoping to be streaming from 12:00pm with a live show with a live audience from 14:00 so join us in the chat room if you can. Send your feedback in to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jan 7, 2018

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the first show of 2018. In today's episode we're talking impatient passengers in Malaga, issues are highlighted in the damage drones could make to an aircraft and restoration continues on a valuable piece of flying history. It's time to announce our Christmas Competition winners and we thank you for all the entries we received this year. We're going to do another competition in the summer so stay tuned! Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 31, 2017

Join Matt for the last show of 2017. In this special episode we present our final interview with Cindy and Gill from the Orbis Eye Hospital at the Dubai Airshow, there's another chance to hear Nev chatting to Richard Westcott from the BBC, Pilot Pip says goodbye to his beloved Hawker, Bob Grimstead talks to Carlos and Nev about his incredible flying career and we finish some outtakes from last week's Christmas special. The Christmas competition closes on Friday 5th January 2018 and the draw will take place during the LIVE show that evening at 19:00. If you haven't done so already, get your entries in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. To watch the recording of our show LIVE, take yourself to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live and follow us on social media for our schedule. The 200th Episode is just around the corner and we cannot wait! :-D

Dec 24, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev, Captain Jeff, Dr Steph, Captain Nick, Eoin, Rob Mark, Brian Coleman, Micah, Captain Al, Grant McHerron, Matt and the lovely Mila for a very special, fun packed, festive episode. In today's chaotic event we discuss the special 24 hour New Year's Eve Flight by private jet, one UK based carrier is giving away free Salt and Pepper shakers for Christmas and as the annual summary of figures commence it's our top-ten of US flight cancellations. Nev really did save the best for last in a very special Nev's Passenger Experience as he interviews one of the Spice Girls - Melanie C. It's been an amazing year for us here at PTUK towers. We have the most incredible listeners. Thank you sooo much for being such an important member of our aviation community.

Dec 17, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and a whole plethora of of guests as Matt appears to get some practice in for the Christmas MegaCast next week. In today's episode we discuss an A380 Test Pilot who draws a very festive route over Germany, one low cost carrier ramps up their battle with Pilot Unions whilst another commences their $199 New York route from Amsterdam. It was so good to welcome Captain Al back into the fold this week but unfortunately that meant we did run out of time for the Military today - He was very pleased with himself for that! The Christmas competition for this week is in full swing so check social media for the questions and get your 7 (or possibly 9 according to Captain Al) answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 10, 2017

Join Nev, Matt and Eoin for this week's trawl through the Aviation News. In today's episode we're talking a mixed week for one UK Flag carrier, threats of pilot strikes upset our favourite low cost airline CEO and as Christmas approaches one carrier is offering speedy boarding to those wearing Ugly Festive Jumpers! In the Military we're discussing F35's a bird strike causes great confusion with one in Lebanon, and one middle eastern air force declares their new fleet ready for action. Don't forget our Christmas competition for this year is up and running, check social media for the questions and get your answers and any feedback you have to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 4, 2017

In the chair for today's episode we have Carlos, Matt and Brian Coleman who take you on a stroll through the Aviation stories of the week. In this episode it's the turn of an American airline that has a Pilot Scheduling Crisis, a leasing company is forced to start it's own airline using the A380's they can't get shot of and the world's only private 787 shows off the luxury available. It's the last in this current series of Nev's Passenger Experience where we're talking lost luggage with Ben Smit. In the Military one RAF base near PTUK HQ is continuing it's fighter jet arrival preparations. It's Christmas competition time and Carlos runs us through this year's prizes and the questions you need to answer. Check social media for the 7 questions and get your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 4, 2017

In the chair for today's episode we have Carlos, Matt and Brian Coleman who take you on a stroll through the Aviation stories of the week. In this episode it's the turn of an American airline that has a Pilot Scheduling Crisis, a leasing company is forced to start it's own airline using the A380's they can't get shot of and the world's only private 787 shows off the luxury available. It's the last in this current series of Nev's Passenger Experience where we're talking lost luggage with Ben Smit. In the Military one RAF base near PTUK HQ is continuing it's fighter jet arrival preparations. It's Christmas competition time and Carlos runs us through this year's prizes and the questions you need to answer. Check social media for the 7 questions and get your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 4, 2017

In the chair for today's episode we have Carlos, Matt and Brian Coleman who take you on a stroll through the Aviation stories of the week. In this episode it's the turn of an American airline that has a Pilot Scheduling Crisis, a leasing company is forced to start it's own airline using the A380's they can't get shot of and the world's only private 787 shows off the luxury available. It's the last in this current series of Nev's Passenger Experience where we're talking lost luggage with Ben Smit. In the Military one RAF base near PTUK HQ is continuing it's fighter jet arrival preparations. It's Christmas competition time and Carlos runs us through this year's prizes and the questions you need to answer. Check social media for the 7 questions and get your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Nov 26, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Dr Steph and a whole heap of very special friends for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discuss the fascinating world of Air Freight, there's a real feeling of 'Class' divide for one national airline and one eastern airline crosses the Atlantic using waste cooking oil as it's fuel. Nev talks with Bushi Pearson about her thankfully unique passenger experience and our first of three segments Carlos made from his visit to the Dubai Airshow. In the Military, one Russian manufacturer rolls out their first remanufactured bomber and we celebrate the Adrenaline junkies that are the RAF. Get in touch with the show using Facebook.com/planetalkinguk, on Twitter using the handle @planetalkinguk or via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Nov 19, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and Pilot Pip for another Aviation-Tastic episode of the show. In today's programme we discuss the tragic collision between a helicopter and a GA aircraft, there's a worrying story involving pilots carrying LOADED handguns and one low cost airline offer an affordable solution to the aged-old baggage allowance issue. Nev talks to Mike Stead about his passenger experiences and in the military Iomax announce their Block 2 aircraft. We'd love to hear from you so please do get in touch with the show by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Nov 13, 2017

Join Nev, Eoin and Matt as they have a trawl through the week's big aviation news stories. In today's episode we discuss the first A380 going out of service, There's exciting news for both Airbus and Boeing at the Dubai Air Show and there's some skilled flying that prevents disaster at Belfast Airport as a Nose Wheel goes missing. Nev talks to AJ about his Passenger Experiences and Matt talks to Micah, Dave and many more friends in the famous Katz Deli Get in touch with the show via social via by searching for PlaneTalkingUK, via the website on http://www.planetalking uk. Or you can email us on podcast@planetalking.com

Nov 5, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Howard Asbridge as they take a trawl through this week's big aviation news stories. In today's show we discuss one airline's decision to weigh it's passengers instead of their luggage, there's a rumour going round that one Middle-Eastern carrier is binning it's first class section and a long standing cabin crew dispute is finally settled with a National Carrier. Nev talks to Mike Jones about his extensive Low Cost Airline Experience and we have some great feedback from Eoin and Micah. Howard Asbridge talks to us about some of his amazing projects from the world of Avion Video - If you're a commercial aviation enthusiast then his video collection and website are an absolute MUST SEE - https://avionvideo.com. Get in touch via facebook.com/planetalkinguk, our twitter handle is @planetalkinguk and our email address is podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Oct 29, 2017

Join a packed panel of friends as they take a trawl through the Aviation News highlights of the week. In today's episode Carlos, Nev, Micah, Pip, Jenn-ifer and Matt as they discuss one lucky lady who had a return flight from Crete all to herself, plans to reduce the in-cabin allowance on THAT low cost airline are delayed and further security screenings are implemented on all US-bound flights. Nev chats to Ed Cook about his passenger experiences. In the military we find the Russians feeling generous as they give away 6 MIGS, they RAF look for anti-virus software for their fighter jets and the USAF begin F22 training in Europe. We'd love to receive your feedback so get in touch with the show via the website on www.planetalkinguk.com, via Facebook by searching for PlaneTalkingUK and Twitter using the handle @PlaneTalkingUK. Our email address is podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Oct 22, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's Aviation related trawl through the stories of the week. In today's episode we talk about one low cost airline's plea with it's previous employees, those battery problems are studied by the FAA and big order between Boeing and an Asian carrier looks set to finally become official. We chat briefly to Pip as he commences the training for SafeJet's new aircraft and Captain Rick takes some time from his vacation to tell us what he's been up to since the Pittsburgh Airshow. Nev's Passenger Experience talks to Nick Purnell about airlines not delivering quality services. Some 'Must See' videos from the stories this week include some of Airbus's iconic aircraft in the air side-by-side - http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-says-no-jobs-impact-13784449 and in the military there's a stunning video of a KC-135 refueling a B2 bomber : http://www.kansascity.com/latest-news/article179332856.html Get in touch with the show via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com, on Facebook using www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk or on Twitter our handle is @PlaneTalkingUK. To find out all about the show, go to www.planetalkinguk.com

Oct 17, 2017

Join Carlos, Sir Nevil of Bounds and Captain Nick for a fun filled trawl through this week's big Aviation news stories. In today's episode the Beluga XL officially takes to the skies, BA celebrate Work Experience Month with over 1,000 students, Airbus are on track to have their first Air Taxi in the air in 2018 and the final Monarch plane leaves Leeds / Bradford. In the Military the RAF roll out the red carpet and rather unusually we see a K46a refuelling a K46a. Nev talks to Luke Marler about his passenger experiences in the latest episode of this very popular segment. Pip joins us direct from the USA for a bite of Plane Safety. The guys chat Goodwood meetups and a very busy month of aviation for everyone. Why not get in touch with the show and maybe even send us some feedback - contact us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk and Twitter via @planetalkinguk.

Oct 8, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev AND CAPTAIN JEFF for this week's episode of the show. In today's offering we find out who's going to officially be the first recipient of the 777x, there's a lovely story of two twin brother Captains retire 30 seconds apart and we talk about the French A380 and it's massive engine failure. Nev talks to our favourite ACME Red Pilot as he swaps the front seat for one in economy as he shares with us his recent Passenger Experience. Spaces for our 200th show are all but gone so get in-touch asap to reserve a space for a go in the Simulator. We talk to Jeff about APG and their own HUUUUGE anniversary coming up and those 300th photos. Be part of our show and get involved. Send your videos and recordings in to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk or on Twitter using the handle @PlaneTalkingUK

Oct 1, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Mark for this week's aviation related news trawl. In today's show we talk about THAT low cost airline's pilot struggle, Carlos tells us all about the iconic Bunny aeroplane and Matt discusses how to get cheaper in-flight WiFi. In the Military, it's fair to say that one pilot makes quite the error whilst landing. Plane Safety's Pilot Pip gets all nostalgic as he prepares to say goodbye to his beloved Hawker and talks Russian Flight protocols. For anyone who's into their Aviation photography, our guest Mark Harvey from Leading Edge Photography shares a few trade secrets in how to get that illusive perfect shot. His website is a must-see for any aviation enthusiast and his free 'Monthly Wallpaper' is a great way to give your computer desktop an aviation theme. Take yourself to http://www.leadingedgephotography.co.uk/ for more information. Nev returns to the 'Turning Left for Less' interview as he brings us part two where Michele Robson talks about her own passenger experiences. Spaces for our 200th show are almost gone, so you need to get in touch now to be in with a chance of joining us in the Sim for this unique event. To register your interest in our last couple of places, to send us audio feedback to be included in the show or to just make a comment generally email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Thanks for watching / listening, we really appreciate it.

Sep 24, 2017

Join our usual team and Matt and Andy from the A320 Podcast for this week's trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. It's fair to say that it's not been a good week if you're a customer of one low cost airline, a national carrier flirts with household waste and bio-fuels and we talk about the new monster of the skies which is the brain child of the Microsoft co-founder. We get a special call from an APG meetup in Berlin and Nev talks to a good friend of the show about her recent Passenger Experience. Andy and Matt share with us their passion for podcasting and the Airbus A320. their show is a MUST-LISTEN for those looking for a "Haynes Manual" of this popular aircraft. Go to http://www.a320podcast.com . We're also gatecrashed by our regular Airbus friend who, as usual, doesn't disappoint. Every show is filmed in front of a LIVE chat room audience so why not come and join in on the fun. We usually record on Friday evenings from 7:00pm (UK Time). Find us at https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live . Find us on social media by searching for @planetalkinguk.

Sep 17, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Pip for a very busy show. In today's episode we talk about a disastrous flight for one national carrier, the big low cost carrier is looking for more cabin crew, Canada gets some low cost news for internal flights and we give our review of the latest Plane Safety video. We welcome our first ever LIVE Plane Safety segment, we remember 9-11 with a very special piece of audio and Nev's passenger experience welcomes Andrew Smith. Pip is raising money for a great cause by walking the London Marathon. Take yourself to http://www.planesafetypodcast.com for more information and donate if you can.

Sep 10, 2017

Join Carlos, Pilot Pip, Captain Al, Eoin and Matt for this week's trawl through the big aviation related passenger focused news stories. In this slightly longer than usual show (can't possibly imagine why!!) we discuss low cost carrier baggage rule changes and yet more troublesome passengers who can't hold their drink. and as we spare many thoughts for our many friends and listeners in the US we talk flight advice from the CAA as Hurricane Irma approaches - STAY SAFE EVERYONE! Although Nev was unable to join us live, he has sent us two brilliant interviews. The first is our latest segment talking passenger experiences with Peter James from 'Shure' then we're 'Turning Left for Less' with Michelle Robson. Carlos talks to Dennis Neville and John Flynn from when we were all at the 2017 Seething Air Show. Pip is raising money for an excellent cause with the long suffering Mrs Pip. Please check out http://www.planesafetypodcast.com for more information and if you can spare a few pennies, I know they will be very grateful. Why not watch us live when record the show (especially when our guests are Al and Pip!) as there are often many golden gems that simply cannot make our 'family friendly' show. Make sure you're following our social media feeds (http://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk and http://www.twitter.com/planetalkinguk) for details on when we're 'going LIVE'.

Sep 3, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and The Maineman Micah for this weeks instalment of PTUK! In this weeks episode find out which airline is deciding on a BYOB policy (that's Bring Your Own Blankets not booze!) Southwest welcomes it's first 737 MAX. How would you like to swim in a pool right next to the airport ramp? Find out where this is now a possibility! Nev brings us two wonderful segments including his Nev's Passenger Experience and another Seething Airshow interview. So crack open a cold one and enjoy another fantastic show! Fancy joining us in the Chat Room during the Live Recording? Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk/ to find out when the next recording will be. Then subscribe to our channel on YouTube and head over to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live See you there!

Aug 27, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and an incredible line up of guest hosts for an aviation mega show! Featuring PCDU's Grant McHerron, Stephen Ivey and APG hosts Dr Steph and Cpt. Nick. We discuss whether or not food can help a nervous flyer, the pros and cons of renewable energies in aviation and should we ban alcohol at the airport? Nev has treated us to not one but two fantastic interviews this week. All this and much much more! Fancy joining us in the Chat Room during the Live Recording?Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and head over to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live next Friday 1st of September at 18:00 UTC

Aug 24, 2017

Join the PTUK team with guest host Eoin and amazing camera man Carl as we bring you the latest aviation news from our mobile studio at Seething Airshow! Ever wondered how many planes there are in the world? Want to know more about how you can buy yourself an airport? Are airlines making seats so small it's unsafe? Find the answers here on PTUK! Nev interviews Jacquie McHale about her epxerience flying with a certain harpcentric airline. There's listener feedback from Glen Towler and the legend that is Captain Nick and we hear the last of the wonderful RIAT interviews. Enjoy!

Aug 13, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through this week's big aviation news stories. In today's episode we talk stressful sales targets for one low cost airline, an Airport in east Anglia is offering free flights to delayed passengers at rival airports and an american carrier welcomes the first of it's new A350-900 jets. Our penultimate interview at RIAT sees Carlos chatting to Guy Black who's the proud owner of a stunning De Havilland DH9. Take yourself to http://www.historicaircraftcollection.ltd.uk to find out more about these amazing project. Nev talks to friend of the show and associate producer of the Airplane geeks Brian Coleman about his passenger experiences. Some great feedback this week comes from Glen Towler, Jenny in Rome and the Maine Man Micah. The whole team are LIVE from the Seething Airshow on Sunday 20th August 2017 and we're planning to be streaming from 10:00am. If you're in the area we'd all LOVE to see you there if you can make it, details of how to get tickets can be found here - http://www.seething-airfield.co.uk/airday2017.php.

Aug 8, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's trawl through the aviation world's biggest news stories. Extra special guests this week are the queen of the podcast airwaves Dr Steph, king of the podcast producers Pasadena Brian and the living legend that is Captain Al. In today's episode we discuss pilots learning their craft 'on the job' courtesy of a new ITV documentary, Captain Al gets very animated over two (non)stories involving Quantas and there's some excitement over American Airlines new feature of alerting you if your baggage is missing. Nev talks to Frank Emerson from Pixel Inspiration (The Digital Signage Company) about his Passenger Experiences and Carlos chats to Flight Commander Kyle Thomas onboard the RAF's Airbus A330 MRTT. Hopefully Carlos, Nev, Matt and Eoin will all be at the Seething Air Show on Sunday 20th August and we'd love you to come visit if you're in the area. An up to date flying list and details about how to get tickets can be found here - http://www.seething-airfield.co.uk/airday2017.php.

Aug 1, 2017

Nothing says summer at PTUK more than a good airshow and that's precisely where we are this weekend! Join Carlos and Matt broadcasting live from the Old Buckenham Airshow. Nev brings us not one but two incredible interviews from none other than the BBC transport correspondent Richard Westcott and another from Richard Cobourne. In the news we find out what Gatwick Airport will do with an investment of over £1 billion. An Air India flight forgets to retract their gear and there's a top 11 to round it all. It's a packed show and definitely one not to be missed!

Jul 23, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and guest host Eoin for your weekly dose of aviation fun. In this weeks jam packed episode we take a look at a brand new airline just for millennials, we discuss pros and cons of the 'bring your own device' culture emerging in aviation and we find out what new Guinness World Record title was given to an American Airlines employee. Nev brings us another fantastic segment of Nev's Passenger Experience featuring Kevin Murphy. Pilot Pip explains all about NOTAMs and the legendary Captain Nick brings us a very insightful piece all about turbulence. There's the first part of the 2017 RIAT Roundup, listener feedback and much much more! We're live from the Old Buckenham Air show next weekend - Tickets can be obtained from their website - http://www.oldbuckenhamairshow.co.uk/

Jul 20, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Pilot Pip in the latest episode of the PTUK podcast! In this episode, Matt holds down the fort (read living room studio) as the other hosts join from across the UK. In this weeks news Delta welcomes North America's first A350-900, Matt beats Pip to an aviation joke and a single Emu (the beer not the animal) gets checked into the hold on a Qantas flight for a laugh! We get treated to the fifth instalment of Nev's Passenger Experience segment. And finally, there's footage and soundclips of the AMAZING time we had at the Duxford Flying Legends Airshow last Sunday.

Jul 9, 2017

Jul 4, 2017

It's the PTUK Upside Down Special!! Join Carlos, Matt, Kathy, Glen, Ray, Ben, Matt and Grant this week on an Aussie Adventure . In this weeks news we discuss why BA's flights will be operated by Qatari aircraft and crew. There are fantastic discussions on delays, inflight entertainment systems and the differences between the aviation industry in the UK and the lands down under. Our newest team member, Nev, brings us another delightful segment And finally, the Tardis becomes someones favourite aircraft!! Enjoy!

Jun 25, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Eoin and special guest Stuart for this week's Aviation'tastic show. In today's episode we discuss a new low cost carrier's plan to offer $1.50 flights, supersonic flight looks to finally be a reality again as firm orders are announced and one of the main players in the industry announces 25 hour Flight data and voice recorders. We have a great video segment from our resident safety expert and we welcome part 2 of Nev's passenger experience. We talk Caravans and learning to fly with our very own local aviation legend Stuart O'Neil. Some very worrying feedback from Barbara gets the chatroom talking drones!!

Jun 18, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Brian back once again in the kitchen studio for another avtastic episode. In this weeks episode, we reveal the true cost of the BA fiasco, Carlos gets overly excited about Malta (surprise surprise) and the 'Flying Bum' makes an unexpected appearance over the British skies. Sir Nevil Bounds has a wonderful new Passenger Experience Segment in which he interviews Helen King of Effective Event Solutions. Pilot Pip has finally handed in his homework so stay tuned for a very interesting segment on bomb threats. And in military news, find out why Israel has grounded their fleet of Apache helicopters.

Jun 11, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Eoin, Matty Fab and Mila for a show packed full of aviation related fun and games. In this week's episode we discuss Boeing's plans for 'Pilot-less' aircraft, one member of check-in staff for a low cost airline receives some appalling treatment by a passenger and Greater Manchester ATC are contemplating a 'Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower'. We talk to Mila about her amazing journey to genuinely living her dream. If you'd like to come join us for our 200th episode on Saturday 20th January 2018, register your interest by sending an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Jun 4, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Eoin and Captain Al for this week's fun filled episode. In today's show we discuss the Stratolaunch as it leaves the hangar for the first time, United MIGHT steal the crown for the world's longest flight and there's some delays on the cards for Air New Zealand and the delivery of their first A320neo. In the military dramatic footage of the Vixen's belly landing and an interesting story involving night time refuelling. We have some feedback from Richard and we chat to Captain Al and Eoin on their forthcoming week.

May 28, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Eoin as they take a stroll through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's episode we talk baggage chaos at Gatwick, low cost carriers start selling transatlantic flights and a massive recruitment drive starts for pilots with one Luton based low cost carrier. We talk airshows in the military as the Americans begin their 70th anniversary air force celebrations. Matt Bunting-Frame shares with us a great interview he took at Wings-Over-Illawarra with the hardest person to get hold of in the entire podcast community Steve Visscher.

May 21, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev, First Officer Craig and a surprise guest appearance by Captain Al for this week's Post Pittsburgh show. In today's episode it all kicks off with a stag do for one low cost carrier, Royalty has been flying commoners around without them realising and one passenger attempts to open the door during flight. We talk to Craig about his amazing achievements for someone so young.

May 14, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, The APG Crew and a very special LIVE audience for this week's show which was live from Pittsburgh. In this week's episode it was another bad week of PR for one American Carrier, we talk the 'Best Airline Customer Service' and an 'Electronics Travel Ban' looks like it could be a real possibility for flights from Europe to the USA. Wow it's been an incredible few days here in Pittsburgh and we've got some great content to share with you in the coming months.

May 7, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Eoin, Don Sebastian, Nick Taylor, Paul Kendrick and our very special guest Karlene Petitt for an epic episode of the show. In this episode we discuss the sad demise of a national flag carrier, China unveils it's own rival to the big Aerospace Manufacturers and an American Aerospace manufacturer celebrates a big order. Don Sebastian walks us through a typical day in the office as he appraises a couple of aircraft for a potential customer. Karlene Petitt talks to us about her love of Aviation and walks us through some of the great novels she's written; she also lets us in on some new projects she has in the pipeline. Pilot Pip shares with us what takes place once the pilots are at cruise altitude. Paul and Nick introduce us to their incredible new project that's based in London. To find out more about what they're up to, click on the links below : https://london.flightexperience.co.uk/ http://www.groundschoollondon.com/ A really special show to be have been a part of this week, thanks to everyone who was involved both on the show and in the chatroom.

Apr 30, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, The Maine Man Micah and Captain Nick for this week's show. In this episode we discuss 'that' story again as a settlement is agreed with the airline, one low cost carrier is looking for the finest 'tech' brains and London to Perth non-stop becomes a reality. Pip takes his seat on the other side of the cockpit door as he discusses Luton Airport and it's upgrade plan in his latest 'Plane Safety' segment. In the Military the Black Hawk Crew inspire students when they visit their school and the 'Early Bird' ticket sales for RIAT close earlier than published due to strong demand. There's much talk about Pittsburgh as our trip grows ever closer.

Apr 23, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Matt as they discuss the big aviation related stories that matter to you (the passenger) of the week. In this episode we discuss an interesting concept of the car / plane combo, passenger bumping hits the headlines again this time with a low cost airline (no, not that one) and the 'printing' of spare parts becomes a reality. In the military there's more coastal buzzing by foreign military and some F35's make their home here in the UK. We also talk to Matt Caton (our tee-shirt model) about a couple of interesting experiences he's had recently involving his honeymoon.

Apr 16, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Pilot Pip and Eoin for a very busy show. In today's episode we discuss that huge story which even those living under a stone know all about involving overbooked flights, Stansted opens a new office for one giant aircraft and the first 737 Max 9 prepares for it's maiden voyage. We also play a couple of great interviews that we took at London's Heathrow Airport with Adam Spink - Such a great day! If you'd like to watch the show, why not take yourself to http://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk

Apr 9, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and the MaineMan Micah for this week's show. In today's episode we discuss more toys being thrown out of one low cost carrier's pram over BREXIT, drones are in the news again as one flies very close to one Asian carrier and we celebrate 50 years of the Boeing 737. In the military we talk new helicopters for the RAF and new ejector seat plans are in the works. Captain Al and Josh discuss flying to the states and we read some great feedback regarding Matt and Eoin's trip to Toulouse. Lots of interesting trips and visits ahead in the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled on our social media feeds for all the latest on the show. :-)

Apr 2, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Eoin for a very packed show of Aviation tom-foolery. In this week's show we talk about the sad news of a pilot being taken ill during final approach, record departure figures are expected for one Luton based low cost carrier and some distressing footage emerges from the Peru runway incident - everyone was ok though. Matt went to Toulouse on his pre-Pittsburgh test flight and Matt and Eoin share their different experiences of travelling with a nervous passenger. It's been one hell of a three days for Matt!

Mar 26, 2017

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they take a look through the world of aviation. In an episode that appears to be sponsored by a low cost carrier and the British flag carrier we discuss a new low cost UK carrier, outrage as an airline's website goes offline for maintenance during a sale and there's a refit on the cards for the A380. We get some feedback from the Virgin Lounge at Melbourne Airport. It's a sad day in the world of Military as Lossiemouth lose their Tornado Squadron. Why not catch the live show if you can - We usually record the show on a Friday evening at 19:00 UCT LIVE via YouTube with a great bunch of people all chipping in via the chatroom. Take yourself to http://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live. Your feedback is always appreciated; you can send this in to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. :-)

Mar 19, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Al, Pip and Mila for their latest trawl through the news stories of the week. In this episode we discuss the Uber of the aviation world, unhappy passengers kick up a storm over snow cancellations and one ground handling crew has some questions to answer over passenger luggage. We're treated to some great feedback from Jenny in Rome and some of the lineup for RIAT is announced. If you haven't done so already, why not treat your ears to a great listen with the Plane Safety Podcast hosted by our resident flight expert Pilot Pip. - http://www.planesafetypodcast.com. :-)

Mar 12, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and Adrian as they take their weekly trawl through the big aviation news of the week. In today's show we discuss double beds in for one airline, our national treasure of an airline reduces it's seat pitch to much furore and an investigation is launched at one airline as an allegation is lodged over a pilot participating in the 'pre-flight' safety demonstration. Pilot Pip discusses the rather raw subject in light of French Air Traffic Control strikes of Diversions. In the military we're talking custom paint jobs for fighter jets and there's talk of Osprey's being fitted with Rocket Guns. A link to one story sent in to us by one of our awesome listeners HAS to be seen to be believed with the F35 Fighter : http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a53734/f-35-thunderstorm/?src=social-email We talk to Adrian about his recent acquisition and his path to obtaining his PPL. Why not send in your feedback or stories you'd like us to cover in to us at podcast@planetalkinguk.com. :-)

Mar 5, 2017

Join Carlos (yes he's back!), Matt, Captain Nick and (should be) Sir Rick Bell for this week's Aviation News. In this episode we discuss strict baggage allowance enforcement at Dubai airport, Wizz Air announce new plans for a base at Luton and Citylink are suspended by aviation watchdog for severe weather take off. The official report into the Shoreham Air Show incident is released and the government document can be found on their website here - https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aircraft-accident-report-aar-1-2017-g-bxfi-22-august-2015. In the military we discuss some of the news which was released at Avalon this week. We also chat to Rick Bell about the forthcoming 'Wings over Pittsburgh' event in May. Full details can be found here - http://www.pittsburgh.afrc.af.mil/News/OpenHouse.aspx. If you'd like to treat yourself to some quality PTUK merchandise then why not take yourself to http://www.planetalkinguk.com/store. :-)

Feb 26, 2017

Join Nev, Matt and Sjoert as they run through the big aviation news stories of the week. In this episode we discuss a spot bother thanks to Storm Doris, low cost transatlantic air travel becomes a reality and a 'Concorde v2' build schedule. In the military there's an unusual theft from RAF Marham and the the German Airforce escort a commercial jet after tower contact is lost. Nev and Sjoert tell us all about the APG / PTUK / Plane Safety meetup at Lelystad and all those at the Aviation Museum tell us about their favourte exhibits. NevTech has officially launched their new website so make sure you give it a look - http://www.nevtech.org.uk. Regular viewers / listeners to the show will, no doubt, have been following Maty Fab's progress as he studies his PPL and he's very kindly shared with us a great video of him and his family on a pleasure flight. His YouTube channel is a highly recommended view for all aviation enthusiasts so take yourselves to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCvprzuUDz5THB9eANeaSg for a real treat. Normal service will be resumed as Carlos returns to the helm for next week. Our thanks to our super-sub Nev for stepping in. :-)

Feb 19, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Pip and Eoin for this week's fun packed show. In this episode we discuss a fopaux by a leading resistance member and the man partly responsible for the awakening of the the dark side, an unusual method of getting round a low cost baggage allowance issue and free food returns to coach passengers flying with a big American carrier. In the military, Airbus faces possible legal action by the Austrian government and the Russians are up to their usual tricks upsetting the Americans. Our thanks as always go to our guest hosts Pip (http://www.planesafetypodcast.com), Nev (http://www.nevtech.org.uk) and Eoin for all their help. :-)

Feb 12, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Ken for this week's show. In this episode we discuss one courier's air expansion plans, an infamous low cost carrier feels it's being too nice to it's customers and we discover our chat room is very divided about a national carrier's new livelry. We chat to Ken Hoke about the fascinating world of Air Cargo Transportation. His website is a strongly recommended browse for all aviation enthusiasts - http://aerosavvy.com/ Why not send in your own feedback for us to include in our next episode - podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Feb 5, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Jason, Captain Jeff, Captain Al, the Maine Man Micah, Sjoert Bakker, David Abbey and Philip Davis for a very special anniversary show. In this week's episode we discover the rather unique twist of a dog friendly airline, there's talk of an alliance between Norwegian and 2 low cost airlines and there is much discord amongst some of our guests over the talk of gyms in airports. From all the Plane Talking Podcast team we'd like to thank you, our wonderful listeners, for your interest and support for our show. Here's to 150 more shows - Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Jan 29, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Don for this week's show. In today's episode we discuss strike action at BA, American Airlines doing away with headrest screens and Eye Scans begin to replace boarding passes at some airports. We talk to Don Sebastian about his fascinating day job - Make sure you check out his website for further details about his work on http://www.airplaneprebuy.com. Why not get in touch with the show - We love to receive your feedback. Email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Jan 22, 2017

Join Carlos and Matt for their usual weekly rundown of the big aviation related news stories. Today we discuss the rediculous cost of rail travel, a low cost airline is forced to abort their landing because of the cabin crew and we discuss the unlikely topic of moisturising pyjamas. In the military we discuss a diplomatic incident with the Irish government. Why not try and catch the live recording of the show for your chance to interact with the show. Follow our social media feeds for the details. Send us some feedback via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Jan 15, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt and NevTek Nev for the first live show of 2017. In this episode we discuss the various traditional annual 'Best' and 'Worst' survey's that have been released (UK based carriers not fairing well this time round, although there is some good news for Monarch), we discover a rather unusual method for de-icing a Turkish aircraft and Iran welcomes their first post-sanctions airliner. In the military, recycling is the name of the game as the German government commence the recommission of retired A321's. Follow us on Facebook by searching 'PlaneTalkingUK', on Twitter using the handle @PlaneTalkingUK or get in touch via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. :-)

Jan 8, 2017

Join Carlos and Matt as they finally introduce their footage from an absolutely incredible weekend that revolved around the Farnborough Air Show 2016. The festive season is officially over as we return to our usual LIVE programming next week - make sure you're following our social media feeds for the details. Happy New Year one and all. :-)

Jan 1, 2017

Join Carlos, Matt, Pilot Pip, Captain Al, Captain Nick, Captain Jeff, Dr Steph, The Maine Man Micah, Pasadena Brian, Sir Grant of McHerron, the legendary Steve Visscher and Markus Völter for a pre-recorded mass festive chinwag. We also play out some fantastic festive feedback which was sent to us by our wonderful Podcast Universe Listeners. Make sure you're sat down and comfortable - This is a long one! :-D

Dec 25, 2016

Join Carlos and Matt on Christmas eve for the last live show of 2016. In this week's episode they discuss tax irregularities for 2 low cost carriers, the rather surprising stats that claim 2016 has been the safest year for aviation on record and great news for festive travellers and strike action is called off. We also announce the winners of our Christmas Competition. Make sure you check us out on social media via @PlaneTalkingUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/PlaneTalkingUK. Visit our website on www.planetalkinguk.com. :-)

Dec 18, 2016

Join Carlos and Matt for a quick look through the big aviation related stories. In this week's episode we talk foggy conditions for many airports, Amazon making it's first drone delivery here in the UK and 'Which!' release their Satisfaction survey for short and long haul flights. It's the last week for our Christmas Caption Competition and the deadline is Wednesday 21st December at 17:00 UTC. Send your entries to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Our independant panel will choose our three winners with the announcement being made on our Christmas Eve show at 14:00.

Dec 11, 2016

Join Carlos, Matt and Jonathan for a trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In this episode we discuss a disagreement between a low cost carrier flying a new route to Germany, there's a possibiliy restrictions could be lifted on you making phonecalls on your mobile phone during flight and Lufthansa introduce the world to their new luxury private jet. Jonathan and Carlos takes us through an extended Military News section and we get some great feedback from the lovely Barbara. Don't forget our caption competition to win one of our great prizes, the picture of which is available on our social media feeds. Send your entries to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Dec 4, 2016

Join Carlos and Matt for a slightly shorter than usual show due to technical constraints and issues as they trawl through the big aviation stories focusing on the UK. In today's episode we bring you the lastest on the awful news regarding the plane crash near Medellin Airport, our favourite low cost airline launches it's 'complete package' offering and there's a near miss as two planes are reported to be less than 900 feet apart at Norwich. It was a certain co-host's milestone birthday and he was lucky enough to have a few listeners there to help him celebrate and we remind you of our Christmas caption competition. Send your entries to podcast@planetalkinguk.com :-)

Nov 28, 2016

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Nov 20, 2016

Join Carlos, Matt and (the king of all things Tech) Nev for the usual trawl through the big aviation related news. In this week's show we one carrier decides that the vegas summer is just too damn hot, another drone has a close shave with a passenger jet and a new maintenance facility for Boeing at Gatwick gets the go-ahead. The A400M has had a busy week in the Military section this week. We also announce the details of our 'Christmas Caption Competition'. Send your captions for our picture to podcast@planetalkinguk.com :-)