Plane Talking UK Podcast

A UK based aviation podcast produced by five guys who love aviation! Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Andy, Matt & Nik where each week they talk about aviation news airshow news and lots lots more.

Episode 550 - Pilot Recruiting and Inconsistent Passporting 05/09/2025

Episode 550 - Pilot Recruiting and Inconsistent Passporting In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure! In the military: We discuss the fly-past of the aircraft involved in the VE80 celebrations in the UK and, in a separate story, the accident that occurred with the Biggin Hill based Spitfire in the south east of England. Joining me this week are Matt, Nev and that extraordinary aviator and loyal listener from the emerald isle, Allan Whyte. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36506695

Episode 549 - Windups and Window Dimming 05/03/2025

Episode 549 - Windups and Window Dimming Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair winds passengers up with cheeky message to ‘favourite’ travellers amid bag measurement fury, a British Airways 787 has a window dimming failure on 14-Hour flight and it's a very happy birthday to the A380 as Airbus celebrates 20 years of service of this amazing aircraft. In the military: It’s the last of the V-22 Ospreys & the RAF prepare for a Big show celebrating VE day 80. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36418470

Episode 548 - Engine BBQs and Departure Delays 04/28/2025

Episode 548 - Engine BBQs and Departure Delays Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A380s, but only 182 remain in service. In the military: RAF jets intercept a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace, and the USAF F-35 Squadrons at Lakenheath are nearing full operational readiness. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36337040

Episode 547 - Single Ops and Purchase Delays 04/18/2025

Episode 547 - Single Ops and Purchase Delays Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we look at the somewhat outrageous story that airlines across Europe could be operating flights with just one pilot at the controls by 2030 – yes you did hear that correctly! We talk about further delays to the launch of the Wizz Air A321XLR service and a second instance of cocaine being found on board a British Airways aircraft – all the gear and no idea clearly. In the military, the RAF tells us that the UKs F-35 Lightning force is ready for full operational capability on major international deployment and the USAF F-16s fire live missiles over the UK in Europe's largest combat readiness drill. And of course we have the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the Week – this time, we're going back to the 1980's for some T-tail action! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36218730

Episode 546 - Potato Chips, Boarding Rules and Expansions 04/13/2025

Episode 546 - Potato Chips, Boarding Rules and Expansions Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. In this week's show: Police escort a Gloucester mum off a Ryanair flight after she is unable to pay for Pringles, British Airways change their boarding rules yet again after a new system rollout and Luton Airport expansion gets the UK Government's go-ahead. We also have some sad news to report about the simulator facility that we used for our 500th show. We'll discuss that at the end of the commercial news segment. In the military: The iconic RAF Red Arrows jets are in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by President Putin in a move slammed as ‘outrageous’ and we look at how the US Air Force equips their F-16s with AI flight systems. We are also going to show Nev's video of his trip to Brooklands on the Concorde simulator again after we had a couple of technical issues with the playback of it last week. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36114350

Episode 545 - Young Captains and New(ish) Bases 04/06/2025

Episode 545 - Young Captains and New(ish) Bases It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we hear from the world's youngest airline captain, easyJet opens their new base at London Southend airport and we take a look at the largest aircraft to date that has operated into London City airport. In the military, the RAF says farewell to their last 3 Puma helicopters and the USAF requirement fuels Embraer’s ambition with the KC-390 Agile Tanker. We'll also hear from Nev about his visit to Brooklands last Friday and his memorable trip on the British Airways Concorde simulator. And this week its a double helping of Retro airline Ads as we head back to 1985 where we set phasers to stun & fast forward to 1992 for a look at world class IFE but is it in HD? Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/36023250

Episode 544 - Not that SAS! 03/28/2025

Episode 544 - Not that SAS! Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, it looks like the Global Airlines A380 is finally going to make its inaugural flight in May, Southwest Airlines prefers to use a taxiway rather than a runway for their departure and United Airlines flight to China is forced to turn around as one of the pilots forgets their passport. In the military, an RAF pilot joins an elite group of aviators by flying an EA-18G Growler from a US aircraft carrier and finally some good news from Boeing as they announce that they have won the USAF sixth generation fighter jet contract. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35893070

Episode 543 - Verbal Bust Ups and Powerbanks 03/21/2025

Episode 543 - Verbal Bust Ups and Powerbanks It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show the original A380 MSN001 is brought back to life, more powerbank woes & we take a listen to a verbal scrap "That’s a 'fight' for our US listeners" between a pilot & ATC. In the military one very lucky young lady has the best work experience an AV geek could wish for & it's good news for some old UK war birds. Matt is away in the sunny Isle of Wight this week with mumma smith, Andy is stuck in the Sim although we will let him out for next week's show, but joining me is our resident L1011 Tristar guru Carlos. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35815265

Episode 542 - Bags and Blankets 03/14/2025

Episode 542 - Bags and Blankets Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, we have an update on the pilot that crashed the Hawker Hunter at the Shoreham airshow back in 2015, Southwest Airlines says goodbye To Its 'Bags Fly Free' policy and an Air India flight returns to Chicago after a passenger clogs a toilet with clothes and a blanket. Still, saves on loo roll I suppose, albeit a somewhat industrial way of going about things! In the military, we look at an article that claims that insufficient pilot resource is nonsense as all operations have enough aircrew according to the RAF, and US air force B52 bombers fly close to the Russian border for their latest mission out of RAF Fairford. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35683100

Episode 541 - Compensating Spirit and Awkward Exchanges 03/07/2025

Episode 541 - Compensating Spirit and Awkward Exchanges Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines are being compensated handsomely for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues, both Boeing and Airbus Parts are reaching Russia via India (hashtag awkward) and the FAA mandates Boeing 737NG nacelle changes following the deadly 2018 CFM56 failure. In the military it seems that Boeing can't get a break, now that cracks (if you'll pardon the pun) in the KC-46 tankers halt all deliveries. We discuss the on-going issues that the manufacturer has with this aircraft. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 7446 975 214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35573685

Episode 540 - Reduced Routes and a Flight to HEL 02/28/2025

Episode 540 - Reduced Routes and a Flight to HEL In this week's show we look at a reduction in the number of some North Atlantic routes, an update on the search for MH370 and Nev talks about his flight to and from hell – Helsinki (HEL) in fact! In the military, we discuss the First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 on this day in history. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35456165

Episode 539 - Crew Mishaps and Freighter Delays 02/21/2025

Episode 539 - Crew Mishaps and Freighter Delays Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. In this week's show we discuss the incident involving the CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson airport, the case of an airline crew being investigated for opening an emergency exit and posing for photos on the plane's wing, and Airbus are to delay their new freighter as A350F problems linger. In the military, Boeing has officially unveiled the first of the new P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft for the German Navy and we discuss the DARPA Large Hypersonic Bomber Prototype Project. You can get in touch with us all at : Email or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35370780

Episode 538 - Spanish Musings, Saving Money and Lost Luggage 02/14/2025

Episode 538 - Spanish Musings, Saving Money and Lost Luggage Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we're all united in Spain, Ryanair save some money & what can you find in lost luggage. In the military the RAF are saving money in a strange way & the B52s are back and its not at the love shack . Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35274250

Episode 537 - A320 Costume Party 02/07/2025

Episode 537 - A320 Costume Party Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. John Jester joins us to discuss the American Airlines DC crash that happened last week, we take a look at a close call between a C172 and a Ryanair aircraft, an A320 gets a nose job and in the military we take a look at a few documentaries coming to screens near you. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35179320

Episode 536 - Lightning Fines 02/02/2025

Episode 536 - Lightning Fines Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show lightning strikes at BA & no its nothing to do with the workforce, we have not one not two but three top 10's & one VW car driver ends up with an EPIC fine In the military One pilot tries out the new convertible eurofighter typhoon jet & the RAF go on a big excersise minus the sweatbands . Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35114165

Episode 535 - The Building Blocks of Success? 01/26/2025

Episode 535 - The Building Blocks of Success? Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show one airline lands its aircraft wherever it wants, we take a look at who has the best Premium Economy & Nolinor goes Lego. In the military Indonesia gets its first A400M & the RAF drop some spare parts off to one lucky field owner in the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/35011120

Episode 534 - Bad Taste and Rogue Drones 01/21/2025

Episode 534 - Bad Taste and Rogue Drones Carlos, Nev and Andy take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we take a look at a rather poor taste advert & no its not the retro airline ad of the week, Airlines are warned its not just rogue drones that could hit them & a TUI 737 bows down before an airport gate. In the military its Gas stations in the air aka petrol stations & another spy lands in the UK ! And his names not Bond. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34937200

Episode 533 - New for 2025! 01/12/2025

Episode 533 - New for 2025! Happy New Year one and all! Hope 2025 is off to a cracking start for you wherever you are joining in from. First live show back today and snow has been playing havoc with some of our presenters but we've got a whole world of news to discuss with you. In this week's show we're talking plane retirements and less rewarding rewards! In the military, Mirage fighter jets land in Ukraine and we do a follow-up on the British and American pilots that were teaching the Chinese Air Force a couple of years ago. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34825505

Episode 532 - It's the Plane Poorly UK Podcast 12/23/2024

Episode 532 - It's the Plane Poorly UK Podcast It's the last live show of the year and we're winding down for the holidays but there's still much news to be covered! Do you like carrying baggage? Well one airline can help with that, we take a look at pilot salaries and one airline kicks up a right stink. In the military its OAP B52s & and drones upseting the grey stuff! Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34589725

Episode 531 - With Allan Whyte 12/15/2024

Episode 531 - With Allan Whyte Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter. In this week's show, some news about the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport, the real cost of air rage incidents and Pakistan International Airlines makes a return to Europe. Also we have a fascinating video from our listener John Falk about his love of and family connection with aviation. In the military, Croatia retires Europe's last MiG-21s, the gigantic Philippine Mars takes flight, and US Buffs are flown in Norway. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34456135

Episode 529 - 76 Chaotic Laydowns 11/28/2024

Episode 529 - 76 Chaotic Laydowns Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter. In this week's show we've got a 76 taking a lie-down, Jet2 expanding, chaos at Gatwick, and Emirates have a lovely new aircraft. In the military news we're going HYPERSONIC! And we have a story about an AI plane controlled by touchscreen. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34193755

Episode 528 - Good Luck Everyone! 11/24/2024

Episode 528 - Good Luck Everyone! Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we look at another IT meltdown with BA, someone at Qantas has been a right tool, and Ryanair are getting punchy. In the military news we're looking at B-52s (they're as big as a whale) and.... Normally at this point Carlos would be introducing the wonderful Matt Smith, live from the PTUK Master Suite studio, but he's had to go and see a man about a dog, so god help us without him at the controls! Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/34125896

Episode 527 - Fire went Boom 11/17/2024

Episode 527 - Fire went Boom Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! in this week's jam-packed show we have a fire in Sydney, new seats for Qantas, a quieter sonic boom, and regional news about Stansted and Norwich (because it wouldn't be PTUK without a mention of London Norwich!). In the military segment we have some sexy Brazilian Saabs and a super stealth tanker. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33961357

Episode 526 - The MACH 4 Apple 11/10/2024

Episode 526 - The MACH 4 Apple Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we have MACH 4 aircraft from China, the 321XLR takes to the skies with Iberia, Apple lets you find your lost luggage more easily (because all the best tech comes from Apple), and we look at a bird strike in Canada. In the military news we examine the reason behind fatal Osprey crashes, as well as an expensive soap dispenser on C-17s. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33869497

Episode 525 - Sad Retirements and Immersive Flights 11/10/2024

Episode 525 - Sad Retirements and Immersive Flights Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! in this week's show we have Stansted updates, some sad aircraft retirements, some good news from Cardiff, and we venture into the brave new world of immersive flight training. In the military news we have a bevvy of lovely aircraft, from a Harrier in North Carolina, a G6000 in Wichita, and Super Tucanos in Florida. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33869172

Episode 524 - The One without Carlos 10/28/2024

Episode 524 - The One without Carlos Episode 524 is back on track! in this week's show we've got stolen goods, a racy video, hurricane hunters, and news about MH370. In the military section we have the US Navy turning to a 70-year old airplane as a replacement for its E-6 aircraft and Northrop Grumman makes a server in the clouds... perhaps it's "THE cloud". Hope to see you in the chatroom very soon. If you would like to hear our interview with the Hurricane Hunter team, please take yourself to Episode 371. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33637722

Episode 523 - Unexploded Frequent Fires 10/14/2024

Episode 523 - Unexploded Frequent Fires Welcome to episode 523! In this week's show we have unexploded bombs, engine fires and frequent flyers. In the military news it's all about retiring airframes and aerodynamics. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33450547

Episode 522 - Towbars and Summer Blowouts 10/06/2024

Episode 522 - Towbars and Summer Blowouts Welcome to episode 522! In this week's show we have investigations into 737 rudders, a round-up of London airports, Ryanair is having a big summer blow-out, and we find out how Microsoft's millions are helping restore the AN-225. In the military news we have a story about a new tow-bar for the B-52, and Virgin Atlantic are teaming up with the RAF Museum in London. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33345892

Episode 521 - Freezing, Cost Cutting and ETAs 09/29/2024

Episode 521 - Freezing, Cost Cutting and ETAs Welcome to episode 521! In this week's show we have more great news for aspiring pilots, more bad news at Boeing – no surprises there then – an exploded vape, and an ear-popping story from America! In the military segment we've got news about the RAF's Wedgetail, and a British firm making drones for Ukraine. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33250222

Episode 520 - Mixing Things Round 09/19/2024

Episode 520 - Mixing Things Round Welcome to episode 520! In this week's show we have more news on the Heart Aerospace electric aircraft, updates on Heathrow's third runway, a record-breaking pilot, and an airspace infraction over DC. In the military news there's an amazing new livery for the Frecce Tricolori. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. /episode/index/show/planetalkinguk/id/33120012

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