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- 730 - PTUK Special - Flying with Raja
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 57min - 729 - Episode 499 - Boom, Wizz and Blended Wings
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.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 1h 55min - 728 - Episode 496 - Scrapped Dreamliners and Jailed Captains!
**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.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 2h 00min - 727 - Episode 494 - Still Searching and the Ultimate Luxury
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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!
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1h 59min - 726 - Episode 498 - Flying Boats, Mishaps and Bingo
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!
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1h 51min - 725 - Episode 497 - Dodgy Toilet and April Fools
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.
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 2h 00min - 724 - Episode 495 - More Boeing Woes and Unqualified Pilots
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.
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 1h 54min - 723 - Episode 493 - The Droning on Commences
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.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 1h 37min - 722 - Episode 492 - Missing Tools and Fast Cars
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!?
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 1h 46min - 721 - Episode 491 - Maggots and Apples
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.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 1h 48min - 720 - Episode 490 - Roses are Red, Planes are Much Better
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.
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 2h 00min - 719 - Episode 489 - Bunk Beds and Screaming Kids
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.
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 1h 40min - 718 - Episode 488 - The Good, The Bad and the Martian
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.
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 - 2h 02min - 717 - Episode 487 - Tail Strikes and Toilet Humour
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.
Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 1h 44min - 716 - Episode 486 - Late Start
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.
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 1h 39min - 715 - Episode 485 - New Year, New Time
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.
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Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 2h 03min - 714 - Christmas Extravaganza 2023
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It's the Annual Christmas Podcast gathering hosted at PTUK HQ!
Here's wishing everyone an incredible festive season!
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Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 1h 40min - 713 - Episode 484 - Changes A-Foot
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.
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 1h 59min - 712 - Episode 483 - It's All About The Hats
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.
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 1h 55min - 711 - Episode 482 - The 'Is Anyone There' Edition
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!
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 1h 45min - 710 - Episode 481 - Uncle Micah and 'Captain Andy'
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.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 1h 55min - 709 - Episode 479 - Cpt Al & the Hot Chicks
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.
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 2h 15min - 708 - Episode 478 - One from the North and one from Down Under
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.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 1h 58min - 707 - Episode 477 - He Did Well!
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.
Sun, 29 Oct 2023 - 1h 47min - 706 - Episode 476 - It's a FUME event
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.
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 1h 46min - 705 - Episode 475 - Back at HQ
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.
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 1h 23min - 704 - Episode 474 - Keep Calm and Carrion
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.
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 1h 59min - 703 - Episode 473 - More Droning On
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.
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 1h 57min - 702 - Episode 472 - The Fresh Air Edition
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!
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 1h 59min - 701 - Episode 471 - The one that had ALOT of Movements
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.
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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 1h 34min - 700 - Episode 470 - Cool Captains and Explanations
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape) for this weeks packed show!
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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.
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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 2h 00min - 699 - Episode 469 - The one where Armando and Nev agree!
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 :
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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
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 1h 50min - 698 - Episode 468 - The one where Carlos got an iPhone
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 :
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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/
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 - 1h 58min - 697 - Episode 467 - Rebounds and Weary Pilots
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.
Sun, 13 Aug 2023 - 1h 39min - 696 - Episode 466 - Hail Rain and Sunshine
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.
Sun, 06 Aug 2023 - 2h 00min - 695 - Flight Sim Special
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.
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 1h 42min - 694 - Episode 465 - Faulty A380s and Fuel ContaminationSun, 23 Jul 2023 - 1h 55min
- 693 - Episode 464 - TV Reviews and Broken DoorsWed, 19 Jul 2023 - 2h 01min
- 692 - Episode 463 - Flying Colanders and Fashion
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 :
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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
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 1h 48min - 691 - Episode 462 - The one where the Nose Gears kept falling off!
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 :
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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
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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
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 - 2h 01min - 690 - Episode 461 - Tribute to a Piloting Legend!
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 :
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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
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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/
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 1h 59min - 689 - Episode 460 - SuperSubs to the Rescue with Captain Jeff
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 :
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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
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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
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 1h 57min - 688 - Episode 459 - Anyone fancy a Private Jet
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 :
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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
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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
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 2h 01min - 687 - Episode 458 - Carlos ReturnsMon, 05 Jun 2023 - 1h 41min
- 686 - Episode 457 - The one with Carlos in the States
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.
Sun, 28 May 2023 - 2h 02min - 685 - Episode 456 - With Captain Jeff
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 :
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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
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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
Sun, 21 May 2023 - 2h 11min - 684 - Episode 455 - Later Than Billed
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.
Thu, 11 May 2023 - 2h 16min - 683 - Episode 454 with Stephen Ivey
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 :
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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/
Sat, 29 Apr 2023 - 2h 07min - 682 - Episode 453 - With RAF Cosford Sqd Ldr Chris Wilson
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 :
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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
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 2h 01min - 681 - Episode 452 - Tyred Planes
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 :
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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
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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
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 1h 38min - 680 - Episode 451 - It's all about the 'Boing'
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 :
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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
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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/
Sun, 09 Apr 2023 - 1h 46min - 679 - Episode 450 - With John Jester
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
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 2h 17min - 678 - Episode 449 - Coffee Chaos, Chaotic Tweets and Crazy Passengers
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.
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Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 1h 45min - 677 - Episode 448 - Short Runways and Big Fines
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.
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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
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 - 1h 48min - 676 - Episode 447 - The one with a Nik not a Nev
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!
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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
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 2h 05min - 675 - Episode 446 - Heli-MAD
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
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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/
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 1h 59min - 674 - Episode 445 - Nev Returns From His World Tour
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.
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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
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 1h 52min - 673 - Episode 444 - It's a Near Miss
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.
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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
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 2h 05min - 672 - Corporate Aviation Special
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.
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 1h 31min - 671 - Episode 443 - Colapses and Crashes
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
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 1h 58min - 670 - Episode 442 - Low on planes, low on pilots
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/
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Sun, 29 Jan 2023 - 2h 08min - 669 - Episode 441 - Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment
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
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 1h 59min - 668 - Episode 440 with Cap'n Andy
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!
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Sun, 15 Jan 2023 - 1h 46min - 667 - Episode 439 - First LIVE 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.
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Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 2h 01min - 666 - A look back on 2022Sun, 01 Jan 2023 - 1h 23min
- 665 - Christmas Extraviganza 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.
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Sun, 25 Dec 2022 - 1h 45min - 664 - Episode 438 - The Last Live for 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
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 1h 40min - 663 - Episode 437 - Crawley's Finest Accomodation
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.
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Sun, 11 Dec 2022 - 2h 01min - 662 - Episode 436 - Incapacitations and Single Pilots
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.
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 1h 55min - 661 - Episode 435 - Queing for Whiskey
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 .....
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 1h 56min - 660 - Episode 434 - With Matt C!
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.
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 2h 03min - 659 - Episode 433 - The Maine Event
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.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 - 1h 58min - 658 - Episode 432 - More Strikes and a Closure
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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 2h 03min - 657 - Episode 431 - Overrunning Campaigns
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.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 1h 56min - 656 - Episode 430 - Sackings and Pay Agreements
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/
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 2h 09min - 655 - Episode 429 - Premium Cabins and Twitter Spats
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/
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 2h 01min - 654 - Episode 428 - The One With All The Interviews
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.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 1h 24min - 653 - Episode 427 - The Music Sounds Better With You
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
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 - 1h 59min - 652 - Episode 426 - We're Back!
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.
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 2h 17min - 651 - Episode 425 - Inappropriate Pilot Gestures
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.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 - 1h 38min - 650 - Episode 424 - With Ben Rourke
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/
Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 1h 54min - 649 - Episode 423 - BOOM goes the Airline
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/
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 - 1h 46min - 648 - Episode 422 - With Capt Al
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 :
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 1h 59min - 647 - Episode 421 - Muffin Anyone?
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/
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 - 2h 10min - 646 - Episode 420 - Wedding Room Changes
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.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 2h 04min - 645 - Episode 419 - Luggage Woes and Baggage Handling
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.
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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
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 2h 14min - 644 - Episode 418 - Oshkosh, the PilotEdge and a SimVenture
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.
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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/
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 1h 53min - 643 - Episode 417 - The Disruptions Episode
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.
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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/
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 2h 04min - 642 - Episode 416 - Insert Your Own Title Here
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/
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 2h 05min - 641 - Episode 415 - Sweltering Studios
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.
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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 - 1h 57min - 640 - Episode 414 - The One With Extended Military
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.
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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/
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 1h 48min - 639 - Episode 413 - Whirlwind Visits and an Early Breakfast
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!
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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
Mon, 30 May 2022 - 1h 35min - 638 - Episode 412 - The One We Almost Lost - AGAIN!
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.
Tue, 24 May 2022 - 2h 01min - 637 - Episode 411 - Podcast Legends Assemble!
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
Sun, 15 May 2022 - 2h 10min - 636 - Episode 410 - With Áine and Drew from Doors2Manual
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/
Mon, 09 May 2022 - 1h 59min - 635 - Episode 409 - Back to Basics
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/
Tue, 03 May 2022 - 2h 08min - 634 - Episode 408 - Three Captains and a Nervous Passenger
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
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 1h 46min - 633 - Episode 407 - Uber Flights
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
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - 2h 01min - 632 - Episode 406 - The Pacers Livery
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...
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 - 1h 49min - 631 - Episode 405 - Secure Boarding
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 failurehttps://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/...
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