Episode 586 - Low Cost Disagreements and Firm Landings
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have an NTSB update on the MD-11 crash, a Ryanair whoopsie, a hard landing in Orlando, plus the dos and don'ts of powerbanks onboard aircraft. In the military news we've got a story about a flying Dorito (hopefully Chilli Heatwave flavour), and 3D printing technology being used on fighter jets. We'll have an update on our 600th show, which is coming up in May, and as always, the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the week. You can get...
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Episode 585 - Thirsty Work, Bad Impressions and Base Questions
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We take a look at the quality of drinking water on aircraft, a woman arested for impersonating a flight attendant and questions about a Manchester base for one of the IAG group airlines. In the military segment: East Anglia get a massive investment and we talk about the Red Arrows. Nev will give us an update on how things are going for our 600th show in May of this year and we'll have another spin back to see another retro airline ad of the week. You can get in...
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Episode 584 - Fleet Sizes and Cargo Terminals
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and hope you've had a wonderful start to the year. In this week's show: We take a look at the largest airlines in the world by fleet size – and there are a couple of surprises in there; Turkish Airlines are set to build the world’s largest cargo terminal; and London Gatwick becomes the UK's most expensive airport for drop-off fees - hiking charges up to £10 per visit. In the military segment: AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft are now touching down at Mildenhall in the UK; and FlyaSpitfire.com launches historic flight experiences at...
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Episode 583 - Happy Christmas
Plane Talking UK Podcast
Ho Ho Ho, it's time to get all festive! In this week's show: The Airbus A320neo fuselage panel defect has been confirmed on an in-service aircraft as EASA proposes inspections; Airplane mode on your phone - is it really still important to switch off devices in flight?; and Leonardo completes their first flight of the next-generation tiltrotor aircraft. In the military segment: The Irish Air Corps takes delivery of a Dassault Falcon 6X; and the U.S. Navy reports faulty materials and poor coordination between services for the V-22 Osprey problems. We'll have the Retro Airline...
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Episode 582 - Space Ports and Drone Hub
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: Lufthansa is to sell 2 of its Boeing 747-8s to the US Air Force for Government work; Spaceport Cornwall partners with the National Drone Hub to expand uncrewed systems testing; and United Airlines touches down in Adelaide for the first time this month. In the military segment: We celebrate the last of the British Harrier flights which took place 15 years ago. We have the usual Retro Airline Ad of the Week segment along with an update on our plans for the 600th show in May of next year – spaces are filling up very quickly for this currently!...
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Episode 581 - Secured Slots, AI Chats and New Campsites
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: Alaska Airlines secures slots for Heathrow launch; someone experiments whether ChatGPT can land an Airbus A320 after telling it both pilots are missing; and KLM retires its first Boeing 737 aircraft after 25 years of operations. In the military: There are massive new campsite plans for RIAT 2026 near RAF Fairford and a Damaged B-2 stealth bomber returns to frontline duty after a four-year repair from landing gear collapse. We'll have the usual Retro Airline Ad of the Week as well as a reminder of the excellent competition that Allan Whyte has set for you all....
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Episode 580 - Problematic Airbuses and Bag Tracking
Plane Talking UK Podcast
A whole lot of aviation news from the UK and from around the world to get through tonight. Join the hosts as they discuss the latest industry events and news. Have your say and shape the conversation of the show through our LIVE chatroom. In this week's show its one problem after another for Airbus, Broughton is the place to be for whale hunting & we look at bag tracking & no its nothing to do with apple. In the military its cool to be 101 and still flying and its all drone with the Blackhawks. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email...
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Episode 579 - Dodgy Door Handles and Cabin Fires
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: A Boeing 737 flies at 37,000 feet with a door handle sticking out; 8 passengers on an SAS flight were taken to hospital after a fire in the cabin (not a lithium-ion battery surely!) and we take a look at the UK's latest Government proposals to finally build a third runway at Heathrow. In the military: Boeing secures a $877m MH-47G helicopter order from the US Special Operations Command; and the New Zealand Air Force signs a contract for 2 A321XLR strategic transport aircraft. We'll have the results of our competition as well as the...
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Episode 578 - Island Blues and Overruns | Plane Talking UK | Aviation Podcast
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: The UK and Channel Islands regional operator Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels flights; Jet2 is to offer flights from Gatwick for the first time; and a maintenance error led to the overrun of an American 737 at Dallas/Fort Worth last year. In the military segment: The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff confirms the F-47 next-generation fighter jet will take its first flight in 2028. We'll also give you some more details about our 600th show which is going to take place in May 2026. Spaces are running out quickly so be sure to let us know if you...
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Episode 577 - Free Internet and Iconic Groundings
Plane Talking UK Podcast
In this week's show: British Airways signs a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi; Qantas Airways’ 1st Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise takes shape in Toulouse; and the FAA grounds all MD-11 and MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash. It is also easyJet's 30th birthday this week and we'll talk about little about that too. In the military: Airbus Defence has delivered the first A400M tactical transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force and sadly there has been an accident to a Turkish Air Force C-130 which...
info_outlineJoining 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.
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