Episode 566 - Big Deals and Big Beards
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the Robinson R44 helicopter accident on the Isle of Wight; Korean Air strikes a £37bn deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft; and Qantas is to prevent pilots having beards over safety concerns. In the military: SAAB has received Gripen Type E and F Order for Thailand; and the USAF picks Red 6 Augmented Reality System to train F-16 pilots against virtual enemies. Also in the show this week, Matt and Nev visited Shoreham on the...
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Episode 565 - Races, Fines and Incidents
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have the Airbus vs Boeing race, Qantas gets slapped with a fine and we talk about an A319 Air Canada Rouge incident. In the military, a passenger accidentally ejects from an F-15 and we look back at the life of John Cruickshank, the last recipient of a World War II Victoria Cross. And we have a FANTASTIC interview to play out for you from the Bray Air Display. This week, we interview Aer Lingus Captain Frank Lawless who flies the A330 and also the Chipmunk...
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Episode 564 - Expert Grey Analysis
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair drops three French airports in row over tax; British Airways files $293,000 lawsuit against Boston airport over damage to one of its A380s; and Icelandair retains position as Europe’s most punctual airline. We have an excellent report from Captain Al from his Oshkosh visit and his newly found appreciation for military aircraft (yes you did hear that correctly!) and we also have the second of our interviews from the Bray airshow where we speak to Andrew...
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Episode 563 - One of Us Won a Jet from Mr. Beast!
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join us live at 7pm UK time on Wednesday 6th of August for a very special episode of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. If you haven't seen Mr. Beast's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzBi1nwDn8U then check it out before this show. Armando talks to us about his 100 day challenge to win a private jet! We've got coverage from Carlos and Nev's trip across the Irish Sea to see the Bray Airshow and what a show it was! There's also a little bit of aviation news and of course all the banter with you in the chatroom. See you there! Take part in our chatroom to help...
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Episode 562 - More MAX Problems and Expensive Hand Luggage
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Swiss International Airlines reveals their plans for their new Airbus A350 interiors; regulators are investigating the American B737 Max gear problem and fire at Denver; UK travellers are warned as two airlines plan to start charging for hand luggage; and British Airways are planning a new livery for their Boeing 777X aircraft – whenever they get them that is! In the military: The Royal Australian Air Force has completed air-to-air refuelling clearance trials...
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Episode 561 - Start Dates, End Dates and Strikes
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: The EU finally sets a start date for UK travellers’ and other third countries entry-exit system; Airbus are looking likely to end production of the A319neo; and pilots are to commence industrial action with KM Malta Airlines – just in time for the holiday season! In the military: The Royal International Air Tattoo sees bumper crowds for its 2025 event; and L3Harris secures Gulfstream G550 electronic attack contract for the Italian air force. We have a brand new quiz for you to have a go at later in the show with an awesome prize. ...
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Episode 560 - King, Crowned Prince and a New Queen
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the tragic accident at London Southend Airport involving a Super King B200 aircraft; the low cost carrier Wizz Air is axing their Abu Dhabi venture after struggling with operational and political obstacles; and Boeing is starting to build its first wing for their B777-8 Freighter. In the military: The U.S. Air Force Begins Using Its A-29C Super Tucanos to Train New Test Pilots; and we discuss the B-52s that were escorted by Japanese and South Korean...
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Episode 559 - Hangar Foam and Airport Liquids
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Joining Carlos this week are Nev, Captain Al and Armando. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines grounds 5 Aircraft amid Detroit hangar foam incident; Airport liquids rule change risking extra delays and confusion as the 100ml restriction is scrapped at some airports; and Airbus gives the green light to the use of a ‘Taxibot’ to tow planes to the runway. In the military: RAF Honington near Bury St Edmunds unveils a Tornado at their gate entrance; and the US Air Force adds more aircraft to the RIAT event. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show....
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Episode 558 - Big Profits, Power outages and Trainer replacements
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: London Heathrow reports a profit of 2 billion pounds this year, but this also coincides with the rather unfavourable report into the recent major power outage that was actually warned about 7 years ago; Vietnam Airlines suspends 4 pilots after a taxiway collision in Hanoi; and Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. In the military: The RAF will be receiving a replacement for its ageing Hawk fast jet trainers – with the new aircraft potentially being made in Britain; and the US Air Force Terminates the E-7 Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft Program...
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Episode 557 - Offloaded Water Bottles
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Wizz Air asks passengers to ‘pre-select’ themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights, British Airways faces a backlash over water bottle removal trial on some US flights, and some good news regarding UK funding to help disadvantaged youngsters become pilots and engineers. In the military: Some Airbus A321 aircraft are to be modified into “Flying Frigate” patrol jets by France and we discuss rumours that Boeing might resume production of the C-17 Globemaster...
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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?
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Here are the links to the stories we featured this week :
COMMERCIAL
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-schiphol-airport-proposes-ban-private-jets/index.html
This is the terrifying moment sparks flew from a Ryanair plane as it landed at Dublin Airport over the weekend.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/watch-terrifying-moment-sparks-fly-from-ryanair-plane/
British Airways to Recruit Pilots for Heathrow Operation
https://airwaysmag.com/ba-recruit-pilots-heathrow/
Delta returns London Gatwick to New York-JFK
https://news.delta.com/delta-returns-london-gatwick-new-york-jfk
Big Lake resident prepares to transport cargo plane via Glenn Highway with plans to renovate into an Airbnb
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/04/big-lake-resident-prepares-transport-cargo-plane-via-glenn-highway/
FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s
https://apnews.com/article/boeing-planes-leaking-lavatories-safety-f6c263c54e1b22fb6845fbe82fd6696d
How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing and Airbus
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-domestic-airliner-c919-plane-boeing-airbus/
Boeing cargo plane clipped a tree as it took off and was filmed passing mere feet above electrical wires - with pilots slammed for attempting flight despite knowing the aircraft was overweight
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11960653/Cargo-plane-clipped-tree-took-filmed-passing-mere-feet-electrical-wires.html
Fort Lauderdale Airport closed as region sees more than two feet of rain
https://news.sky.com/story/south-florida-floods-fort-lauderdale-airport-closed-as-region-sees-more-than-two-feet-of-rain-12856579
MILITARY
The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned
https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/03/31/the-us-air-force-sent-f-35s-to-defend-nato-heres-what-it-learned/
Bulgaria Can Transfer Its MiG-29s To Ukraine, But Only If It Receives Western Fighter Jets
https://ukranews.com/en/news/926439-bulgaria-can-transfer-its-mig-29s-to-ukraine-but-only-if-it-receives-western-fighter-jets-media
USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements
https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-next-round-of-deliveries-for-new-a-10-wings/148805.article