Plane Talking UK's Podcast

As it's the weekend of the Royal Wedding it's only fitting we include a story on BA's plans to celebrate. We also bring you news of how easyJet is helping budding pilots cut training costs. And a small hiccup for one airline as aircraft delivery delays cause cancellations. In military news the Thunderbirds get back in the skies once again and Nev brings us another fantastic segment of Nev's Passenger Experience about Jan Hubner's first class experience.

In today's episode we discuss a very healthy boost in profits for one UAE carrier, Nev adds yet another article to his 'Media Fails' podcast courtesy of a Luton based low cost carrier whilst one of their rival Captain's deals with a sharp manual overspeed correction. In the Military we learn that the F16 gets it's service life extended and work commences on ways to protect transporters and other vulnerable aircraft from long range missiles. Armando talks VANs from the Aero Expo 2018.

In a week where another carrier retires their last 747 we're talking the issues being generated by some low cost carriers when land luggage is going in the hold, another passenger opens the emergency exit on the tarmac and one company is touting new restraints for that 'difficult' passenger. In the military it's sad news involving a C130 crash and it's a tense time for German forces as their fleet of EuroFighers are 'down to four'. Nev talks to Jan Hübner about his travels.

In today's programme we are talking WOW Air's search for a vLogger, our favourite low cost airline takes up their options on the Max 8 and Airbus decide to increase their production of their very successful A320. In the Military the KC46 finally completes testing and Eurofighter look to make some upgrages to their Typhoon engine. We talk to Neil about his 'Labour of Love' - The fascinating Super Guppy'.

Today we are talking about that Southwest flight, Kids fly for free with one carrier but there is a catch and the First BBJ Max takes off from the factory. In the military we the RAF 100th celebrations come to an end stateside and an F22 Raptor skids off the runway. Armando is at the Aero Expo 2018 and brings us the first of several great interviews, this week starting with TAF3 Flamingo.

In today's episode we discuss THAT United Flight AGAIN as this time one of the flight crew is now suing, sleeper bunks are being imagined in the cargo hold with one European manufacturer and we're also talking battery operated aircraft and special inspection drones. In the military we learn there is an increased budget for the remodelling of Air Force One and a revised Red Arrows schedule is released.

In today's episode we discuss a Portuguese Rental specialist take delivery of their first 'wet-lease' A380, one low cost carrier celebrates ten million passenger traffic for March 2018 and one Middle Eastern carrier is now accepting bookings via Facebook Messenger. In the military we celebrate the RAF's 100th Anniversary and we pay our respects to the Thunderbirds with their recent sad news. Andy Coulson joins us to talk all things Farnborough as the preparations for their Bi-Annual event continue.

In today's show we discuss passengers sending in the Bailiffs to get their EU261 compensation, we're looking at some new interiors for a couple of airlines and one passenger gets a well deserved fuel bill. We have some great feedback from Captain Nick regarding Matt's recent 'error', Andrew Wilson shares with us a great interview and Nev talks a very disappointing BA flight in his latest passenger experience segment.

This week we're talking about one airline that is giving it's passengers a 'waist' restriction, a 787 experiences a nose wheel collapse during maintenance and the launch customer for the 737 MAX 9 takes their first delivery. We also have 3 'Top Tens'. In the military we pay our respects to the Red Arrow's engineer and the USAF criticises Boeing as the delays continue for the KC46.

In today's show we're talking the worlds biggest Jet Engine, Virgin Atlantic hope to seal a deal with Air France / KLM and facial recognition trials begin with one airport in the States. In the Military new deficiencies are added to the list of issues to the KC-46 and preliminary deals are signed with Saudi Arabia for 48 UK Typhoons.

In today's episode we discuss all-female flight crews for international womens day, there's talk over the concern of brexit and open-skies agreements and one carrier is actually going to INCREASE it's legroom in economy. In the Military we're discussing AirForce One and the sad news that assembly rates of the A400M are being slashed. Nev talks to Armando about the challenges involved in regular transatlantic flight and Jenny in Rome talks to her friend about her recent flight to New York.

In this week's episode Carlos, Nev, Eoin, Armando and Matt discuss mixed fortunes for a couple of airlines as one base closes at Glasgow Airport but another opens in Luton, one member of Airline Crew is in serious trouble after a clipboard was ingested into an engine and a deal is finally reached with Boeing for Airforce One.

In today's episode we're talking low cost airline shirtless violent passengers, a 'temporary fix' is being offered for an A320 engine issue and there's some major changes to airport security on the horizon. Edinburgh Airport is the topic of conversation in this week's episode of Nev's Passenger Experience with Douglas Bolton.

In today's episode we discuss new boarding procedures for one airline at LAX, one Asian carrier boasts that they are now the most luxurious carrier and one of the players in manufacturing say they will be completing one aircraft every 10 hours by 2020. Although Nev was unable to join us for the show record this week, he did send us in his usual Passenger Experience from the Netherlands with Mascha. In the Military, there's a very worrying story about the US military moving to Windows 10!

In this episode we're talking about one Nigerian Airline experiencing some serious safety concerns, Europe's biggest low cost carrier shortens it's compensation lead times and a new auction site is launched for airline unsold tickets. Nev chats to Dr Steph about her amazing travels around the world in his latest Passenger Experience Segment.