Introducing AvTalk—the Flightradar24 Aviation Podcast




AvTalk - Aviation Podcast show

Summary: Introductions<br> We’re excited to introduce ‘AvTalk’, our new Flightradar24 aviation podcast, hosted by <a href="http://twitter.com/petchmo">Ian Petchenik</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer">Jason Rabinowitz</a>, two aviation geeks with a passion for anything that flies.<br> Ian is Flightradar24’s communications director, whom you may remember from such films as the <a href="https://blog.flightradar24.com/blog/touring-a-cathay-pacific-747-8f-and-eaa-airventure-2016/">Cathay Pacific 747 tour</a> at Oshkosh. Jason’s been researching and writing about aviation (especially in-flight connectivity) for years for publications like <a href="http://www.airlinereporter.com/author/airlineflyer/">Airline Reporter</a>, <a href="https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/girl/jason-rabinowitz/">Runway Girl Network</a>, and <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonrabinowitz">Forbes</a>.<br> We’ll be bringing you a half-hour dose of aviation highlights every other week by avgeeks, for everyone. You can listen or download the podcast today from the blog and it will be available soon from your other favorite podcast outlets like iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Music shortly.<br> The Maho Beach Cam Returns<br> <br> Yes folks, you guessed it — <a href="https://t.co/TUjTdZ79Jp">https://t.co/TUjTdZ79Jp</a> is back! Thanks to Travel Rent-A-Car and AAA Car Rental at SXM <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/avgeek?src=hash">#avgeek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/flightradar24">@flightradar24</a> <a href="https://t.co/MzJi0dYvkN">pic.twitter.com/MzJi0dYvkN</a><br> — PTZtv (@PTZtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTZtv/status/837853611526766592">March 4, 2017</a><br> <br><br> We welcome the HD Maho Beach Cam back with open arms.<br> New and Exciting ADS-B Coverage<br> New receivers in the Flightradar24 network and keeping tabs on the receiver in Antarctica.<br> 17 Hours on a Plane<br> Would you sit on a plane for <a href="https://blog.flightradar24.com/blog/qatar-airways-inaugurates-the-longest-route-in-the-world/">17 hours</a>? We weigh the pros and cons and decide we might just walk.<br> Conversions, combis, and the ‘Milk Run’<br> The first 737-700 freight conversion for Alaska Airlines is finished, we talk about how the airline will be using its newest aircraft type.<br> New York Traffic<br> JFK Airport in New York begins a major runway rehabilitation project. Jason fills us in on what that means for flights in and out of the airport.<br> Air Canada and Who Else Might Need a New Livery<br> With Air Canada’s recent livery refresh, we wonder who else might be due for some new paint. Hint:<br> We Want Your Feedback<br> We want this to be something you’ll enjoy! Let us know what you want us to talk about. What aviation questions do you have? Who would you like to hear from?<br> Let us know via <a href="https://twitter.com/flightradar24">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/flightradar24">Facebook</a>, or <a href="mailto:podcast@fr24.com">email us</a> so we can craft a podcast that you’ll want to listen to.<br>