Plane Talking UK's Podcast

In today's programme we listen to the ATC communications between two airlines at Amsterdam as they 'come together' on the ground, we watch the amazing footage a passenger took of an engine problem with an american carrier and there's some concerns over some older A380's and the Outer Rear Wing Spar. In the Military the Canadians take their maiden C295 flight and a swiss display team visit the wrong festival.

In today's episode we're learning about a suspected battery fire onboard a Virgin Atlantic flight, there's an interesting trial taking place in Edinburgh with Ryanair and we talk about the Kenya Airways flight and it's stowaway. In the military there are changes afoot at Bell as they consider shunning conventional helicopters and the Blue Angels are getting a C130J upgrade.

In today's episode we discover one French carrier has decided to discontinue it's low cost airline, the ban on drinking your duty free is being enforced with everyone's favourite low cost carrier and it's sad news as one American company announces the end of their MD-80 service. In the military an Air India flight is escorted to Stansted by Typhoon Fighter Jets and Modern Observation Aircraft are delivered for use on the 'Open Skies' missions.

In today's show we talk about the 'drone' incident in Iran, one of the biggest US carrier's become the first Americans to order the new Airbus and a survey of over 21.65 million entrants crown a new number one world airline. In the military, the V22 go on the attack at the Paris Air Show and Turkey now has it's own high-tech home grown fighter. Armando talks Reno and Matt chats to Micah about his annual trip to the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum.

In this episode everyone's favourite low cost airline buys an airline in Carlos's second home, The US announce their favourite carrier and we hear how some retired airframes go for a swim. In the Military, we find out which fighter has the Italians favourite number attached to it and the President's Marine One chopper gets a makeover.

In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline has a lot of ups and downs, Nev's favourite airline suffers yet another massive PR disaster and the airport we love to hate is in trouble with it's local council. In the military there's growing concern over a missing Indian Airforce AN32 and we look at the details of the D-Day 75 memorial flights into Normandy. In our last piece from Duxford, Nev tells us about the BAC-111 and Nick shares with us his thanks as his retirement begins.

In this episode we discover that the 737 MAX will be grounded until August 2019, there's alarm bells ringing as the UK's legacy carrier has a 'near miss' with an illegal drone at Heathrow and there's exciting news as a Brazilian air-frame manufacturer starts assembly of the first E175-E2. In the military the US Military enlists the help of MIT to sharpen their AI skills and the french accelerate acquisition of H160-M Helicopter.

In this week's show we learn that our favourite low cost airline pushes back their MAX orders, our other favourite low cost airline boast that their A321 NEO's are the ultimate flying machines and we discover that the freighter conversion market totalled neary 1 billion dollars in 2018. In the military we learn that an F16 fighter crashes into a warehouse and a lack of 'Situational Awareness' is blamed for a recent C130-J incident.

In this week's programme we learn how one UK holiday operator has received multiple bids for it's airline business, our legacy carrier announces their first route for their new A350 and there's good news for chicken lovers as an airline announces their favourite brand can be enjoyed 'in-flight'. In the military, Armando chats to the crew of a very special WC-130J. The PSP / APG / PTUK Duxford meetup took place on Sunday 12th May. The weather was amazing and we had a quick chat with the group.

In today's episode we learn that the Russian plane crash communication transcript has been leaked, an Australian carrier becomes the first carrier to introduce zero-garbage flights and the final scheduled flights on an A310 are announced. In the military Armando shares with us his visit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as we learn how they go about gathering their storm data.

In today's show we learn one UAE carrier's plan to remove the seatback TVs, a horrendous flight is met on the tarmac by police after a brawl kicks off for our favourite low cost airline and there is some very negative feedback posted online for the UK's legacy carrier regarding it's Business Class. In the military we learn about the recent F15 fighter crash, China teases that it's stealth jet may be ready this year and the french air force celebrate delivery of their first tactical A400M aircraft.

In today's episode we hear about a retired couple who claim their lives have been ruined by the continuing expansion at Southend Airport, One american carriers' new livery leaves us all feeling a bit blue and everyone's favourite orange carrier has to take evasive action at an airport in Germany. In the military we learn about a C17 going through it's paces in the StarWars Canyon and there's some big plans at Cessna for their Caravan upgrade.

In this programme we discover there's more bad news for the Airbus A380 as the UK's flag carrier opts for Boeing's 777x instead, bio-metric face recognition trials begin for departures at one US airport and the UK's second biggest flag bearer plans growth at Heathrow. We find in the military that the Puerto Rico Air Guard have their flying role taken away, exciting news is announced for the Blue Angels and a rare opportunity to tour the Nimrod at RAF Cosford's museum.

In today's episode we learn that one low cost airline scraps daily flights from Stansted to Edinburgh, a US carrier begins to retire their 757s (Matt's pretty pleased about that!) and a US low cost carrier announces flights into London. In the military, Armando chats to the Crew Chief for the Dixie Wing P51D Mustang about their project and you can find more information about them and the museum at https://dixiewing.org.

In this episode we find a regional UK carrier suspends several flights / services, a Russian carrier is named worlds strongest brand and Airbus release an update for their A320 Flight Warning Software. In the Military, deliveries stop of the KC46 due to trash and the first F35a's are delivered to South Korea. We hear from Armando, Dr Steph and Colonel Jeff as they all catch up in Charlotte.