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In today's commercial aviation news we learn of a data breach at EasyJet affecting 9 million customers, vending machines appear in airports selling PPE and AirFrance announce the retirement of their entire fleet of A380s. In the military aviation we hear of awful news from the Snowbirds Display Team and the Irish Air Corps in the Market for a new Transport Plane. Carlos talks to Max Trescott about an innovative autoland product from Garmin and Nev brings us his latest bumper highlights package.

In this week's Grey Stuff special we learn that the A10 will continue flying until 2040, RAF Typhoons conduct exercises with the US B1B Lancer and the first Osprey arrives in Japan. In the commercial news some airlines announce their intentions to return to the skies, Jet Blue's New York flypast draws criticism and the UK's Quarantine scenario draws contempt from airline and crew circles.

In today's show we hear of sad news as Virgin pull out of Gatwick but someone is already eyeing up some of their slots, even in lock-down there are still fights breaking out on one low cost carrier in the states and there's another accidental discharge this time in a BA hangar.   In the military VE celebrations take place despite these unusual conditions and the Leidos-led team pitches Bronco II to Special Operations Command.

In this week's episode we hear worrying news involving Nev's favourite airline, Han Solo is in trouble with the FAA for a runway incursion in the Falcon and after 9 years of delays Berlin celebrate the opening of their new airport. In the Military we have an accidental missile fire whilst on the ground and the new 'Airforce One' is already over budget despite not going into service until 2024.

In this episode news begins to surface as the financial burden becomes too much some big names in passenger transport, some customers are meeting resistance from their airline when trying to get refunds from their airline and a new UAE low cost carrier is granted it's operating certificate. In the Military the Impressive Elephant Walk Ends USAF Continuous Bomber Presence in Guam after 16 Years and Germany approves the Super Hornet / Growler buy to replace Luftwaffe Tornado Fighter Bomber.

In this week's episode we learn that an awful lot of aircraft require a little more than a quick buff to get them back in the air, everyone's favourite low cost airline are a loggerheads with regulators over proposed ideas designed to lift travel restrictions and we talk preparatory maintenance for aircraft when this is all over. In the military we talk about Thunderbirds / Blue Angels / Red Arrows and the world's biggest plane steps up the fight against the virus with a hundred tonnes of medical gear.

Episode 313 - Furloughed Tash

In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline go out on some ghost flights, we learn about the various ways the aviation industry is helping to tackle the outbreak, there's good news for frequent fliers as the tiered thresholds are reduced helping to retain their status and one regional carrier flies it's first plane into Heathrow. In the military we learn that the Broncos are returning to US Service for training and the Israeli and US Air Force hold joint F35 in Drill.

In this week's programme we give you a quick summary of the impact the 'lock down' is having on the industry, there's an accidental discharge in Los Angeles and an innovative seat design allows disabled passengers to use their own wheelchair during flight. In the Military The US Air Force's Air Combat Command plans to award multiple contracts for adversary aircraft and there's an update on the B17 Flying Fortress incident.

In today's programme there's good news as Cathay Pacific start adding flights to the UK, there's bad news as the UK's Chancellor INCREASES Air Passenger Duty and there's good news as Easyjet release their winter schedule. In the military NASA Is Building Its Supersonic X-Plane Out of Old Warbirds and two Futuristic looking Aircraft Will Compete to Replace the Army’s Black Hawk.

John was a pilot for the RAF and later in his commercial career flew such iconic aircraft as the 707, 747, VC-10 and of course the beautiful Concorde.

On today's show we learn that everyone's favourite low cost airline is still committed to Chinese built aircraft, the bleak story of the 737 MAX continues and could there be more sad news on the horizon as a troubled budget carrier struggles to make ends meet? Matt talks to Jenny about what it's like living in Rome as COVID-19 restricts their movements and APGs resident Doctor prescribes some good old fashioned common sense.

On today's show we ask can COVID-19 be blamed for the collapse of the UK's biggest regional carrier? A mechanic is sentenced to 3 years in prison for aircraft tampering and there's big delays at Frankfurt due to a drone incident. In the military the Air Forces Top General has bad news for the KC46 programme and a UAV manufacturer wants to give aerial tankers their own missile-laden drones.

In today's episode we learn there is bad news for Heathrow as their expansion plans are thwarted, there's finally some good news for Boeing and there's an impressive new flat bed for one Kiwi carrier. It's our final part with Captain John Hutchinson as he shares with us a signalling mishap out at sea and Armando updates us on the latest news from Reno as he chats to George Catalano.

Episode 306 - Gold Status Dreams