Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode there is some good news for a troubled US Air frame manufacturer get their engines back, there's exciting opportunities for some lucky candidates thanks to a UK carrier and one UAE airline boast record breaking deliveries of the A321. In the military the US Defence agree to deploy more than 50 F35's to Europe to deter Russia and Russia's BlackJack Bombers arrive at WaterKloof Air Base.

In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick.

On today's show we discover that a date has been set for the return of the MAX into US airspace, one idiot glues himself to the top of an aircraft at London City Airport and one EU Airframe is celebrating their 1000th A320 NEO deliveries. In the military there is some amazing footage of a C17 being put through it's paces over an Australian City and test flights for the Navy's new drone get under way. Nev shares with us his recent flight on the Fokker to Antwerp.

In this episode we learn that passengers on one low cost carrier had to pay for water despite many hours of delay, ground handlers are celebrated after a runaway catering truck almost collides with a regional jet and booking fees are reduced by everyone's favourite Luton based airline. In the military we pay our respects to the B17 crew after the awful crash and a C5 is converted into a flying hospital.

In today's programme we talk to Al about the sad demise of one of the oldest UK travel firms, an experiment begins on biometric boarding with a UAE carrier and a US air frame manufacturer finally gets a bit of good news. Armando shares with us the final part of his chat with the coolest man at the Reno Air Races - George Catalano. Our penultimate interview from Biggin Hill 2019 is with Steven Inch from the RAF Toccano Display Team.

In today's episode we learn that the in-flight water isn't necessarily fit for purpose, a Luton based low cost carrier are a tad careless with a customer's suitcase and it appears that edible packaging is now actually a thing. In the military there are fresh orders for Sikorsky from the United States Air Force and there's a very heartwarming story of a D-Day veteran who vows to still be parachute jumping when he's 100 years old.

In today's show we learn that Europe's aviation governing body decide to make their own decisions about when the MAX should return to service, the UK's legacy carrier continues it's battle with their pilots as the fallout from a recent round of strikes continue and one low cost US carrier loses it's court battle over hidden bag fees. Armando sends his apologies from the Reno Air Races and we learn things weren't all that smooth for Carlos when he returned to the UK from Malta.

In today's show, we learn about a worrying statistic in the rise of drunk passengers onboard, we say goodbye to a french airline none of us have heard of and one of the low cost carrier's passengers takes the Captain's seat to save the day. In the military the Air Combat Command Airmen are responding to the danger presented by Hurricane Dorian and Canada's options for a new fighter have narrowed to just three.

In this episode we learn that one American carrier decides to move their grounded MAX jets to Arizona, the ban on MacBook Pro laptops is extendend and a Gatwick bound A320 is forced to evade a drone. In the military we pay our respects to Pilot Cmdte. Paco Marin and Boeing celebrate the award of just under $1bn for 27 wing replacements on the Thunderbolt. We share with you our first interview from the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight where Carlos talks to Tony de Bruyn from the Bronco Demo Team.

In this show we find out more about the various strikes taking place at the moment, our legacy carrier invests heavily in some new mobile equipment and Southend welcome another low cost carrier to their family. In the military there is some fascinating robotic pilot experiments and there's some great footage and the Red Arrows join the Thuderbirds for an aerial parade. We chat to Ben about his Cub and Grant McHerron shares with us his A380 experiences.

In this episode we find all about the Russian 'Miracle in the Cornfield', moronic passengers are at it again thanks to the booze and we learn that one Norwegian carrier has decided to end their transatlantic routes. In the Military there a very emotional moment as an american carrier's pilot flies his Vietnam Dad home and there's good news for the C130's as the majority return to service.

In today's show there is further talk of strike action for both a British and Irish carrier, the UK's legacy airline have another embarrassing IT meltdown and security concerns are raised over potential vulnerabilities in on-board flight computers and CCTV systems. Armando chats to the truly inspirational Tammy Jo Shults about her flying career.

In this episode we learn that if strike action goes ahead with the UK's legacy carrier they'll be the most highly paid to go on strike, more pilots are arrested for being over the drink / fly limit and the East of England's main airport ranks highly amongst the world's worst delayed flights. In the military we discover that a famous navy squadron is turning 100 and the RAF targets April next year to resume Maritime patrols.

In this episode we learn that the staff help buy their airline a new plane, there are disgruntled 'low cost carrier' passengers aboard a very hot Boeing 737 and we discover that some Airbus 350's are having to be turned off and on again due to some software bugs! We chat to Max about the Cirrus Vision Jet and his love of teaching while Armando chats to Amanda Simpson from Airbus. He also finds out about the amazing adventure that Sandra and Barry Payne are having in their Comanche 250.

In this episode we discover that one low cost carrier's passenger is hit with a massive fine for being disruptive, everyone's favourite budget airline renames their new planes and there is chaos at Terminal 5 after a glitch with their baggage systems. Armando talks to George from the Reno Air Races about how he found his love of aviation. We also talk planning with Colin Hitchins ahead of the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight.