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In this week's show everyone's favourite low cost airline has their luggage policy deemed abusive by the courts, a disruptive passenger is jailed for trying to open a cabin door mid-flight and a US Entrepreneur opens his fifth airline. In the military we explore how the air force evacuates patients from biological hazard areas. Captain John Hutchinson talks to Nick about some of the perks of being a Concorde Pilot and we have some great audio feedback from Nik Codling.

In this episode we learn that 3 dead / 180 people hurt as a jet skids off the runway in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi's long-troubled carrier Etihad sells 38 jets for $1b and a struggling Cathay Pacific takes shocking measures to protect it's financial security during the Coronavirus.

In what can essentially be described as not a great week for the aviation industry we learn that one American carrier is frantically trying to avoid strike action by everyone from engineers to flight crew, there is talk of base closures due to the ongoing MAX issues for everyone's favourite low cost company and there's excitement as the 777X takes to the skies for the first time.

We learn that the biggest airport in the East is denied the expansion it wanted, the MAX saga rumbles on with further delays expected before it returns to service with new concerns raised over the new SIM time required for pilots, there's a cabin smoke issue for one low cost airline and this week's chart involves the world's busiest cargo airports. In Nick's interview with John Hutchinson they turn to his commercial career. We also return to the Dubai Airshow to talk Digital Tower tech with Frequentis.

In today's episode we learn the British government have a lot of questions to answer as they rescue one UK based airline, everyone's favourite low cost company celebrates becoming Europe's biggest airline and an 18 year old becomes Britain's youngest commercial pilot. In the military we learn why combat pilots love the supercharged F15EX so much and the RAF look to launching a fleet of 'Swarming Drones' in april.

Episode 300 - The One at the Renaissance

In today's episode we discover that the luck ran out for one passenger and their superstition, everyone's favourite low cost carrier don't have the response they hoped for with their latest hashtag and an empty A321 does an impressive pirouette at a Canadian airport. In the military, Carlos's Airwolf dream looks like it could become a reality with a new helicopter that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic aircraft.

First up we share with you part one of a special series of 'In conversation with' as Nick Anderson chats to John Hutchinson about his incredible aviation career.  Back in November Matt spoke to Captain Nick and Armando about their personal memories involving Remembrance and Veterans Day.  Then we share with you our favourite segments from 2019.

Join Carlos, Nev, Micah, Mila, Captain Nick, Paul P and Captain Al for this annual trawl of all things festive. Armando joins us for a bit whilst on lunch break at Ground School and TV Superstar Captain Jeff dials in for a bit before heading out Atlanta bound. Micah brings us his Christmas message for this year, Brian Coleman shares with us his review of 2019, Chris Griggs gets all festive whilst in-flight and Captain Nick offers everyone some help with PTUK's Christmas Quiz.

In this week's programme we learn that one low cost airline plans to start services to Abu Dhabi, one Canadian carrier celebrates their first flight in their new A220 and an American ultra low cost company suffer a serious maintenance mishap. In the military we're talking lazer guided refuelling booms and there's sad news over a missing plane in Antarctica. Armando joins us to update us on how his training for his new job is going.

In today's episode Airforce One causes chaos for everyone's favourite low cost airline at Stansted, there is pressure from Boeing over the continued MAX delays and we look at a prototype folding seat design. In the military the US Air Force begins it's search for a new airborn command/control/communication centre and a new F35 simulator allows you to talk with fellow Sim-Mates. Carlos and Nev take a look at Emirates First Class options at the Dubai Air Show.

In this week's episode there's a ground collision Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport, a Leeds based airline is named best UK short haul airline and your route through the airport could be getting much faster thanks to biometrics. In the Military the US Air Force are picking up some new light attack aircraft and Rolls Royce sign a $1.2Bn engine maintenance contract with the Marine Corps. In our latest interview from the Dubai Air Show, Nev talks to Jim Speich from Pratt & Whitney.

In this week's show we learn the exciting news that one Middle-Eastern carrier are joining the 'Premium Economy' trend, the UK's legacy carrier announces the launch of their new 787-10 from February 2020 and one Turkish airline gives Boeing a huge confidence boost as they increase their orders for the MAX. In the military we learn the retired F-117 Nighthawk will debut on static display at the Reagan Defense Forum and we discover in Dubai the Lockheed Martin LM-100J gets it's FAA type certificate.

Today we learn about one airline boss who wants to cut carbon emissions by scrapping Business Class, everyone's favourite low cost carrier is named the UK's filthiest and it's a rather lackluster response to one US carrier's new livery. In the military this week Armando and Nick talk about Remembrance / Veteran's day.

In today's show we learn about one German airline's strike woes, issues for one low cost carrier fleet of aircraft are 'rubbished' and one Spanish crew apologises for using the wrong squawk code triggering a serious incident at Schiphol airport. We talk to Will and Matt BF about their recent flying experiences. There was also an incredible surprise for Matt S at the end of the show!