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Join Nev and Matt for this week's programme.   It's part 5 in our fantastic series with John Hutchison and in our final interview from the Dubai Airshow Carlos is on-board with Ethihad latest investment. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-analyzing-video-captures-sound-kobe-bryant-helicopter/story?id=68611059 2. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/ryanair-warns-of-further-jobs-cuts-and-base-closures-due-to-737-max-delay-21054 3. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/clean-seats-aboard-british-airways-assured-only-vip-passengers-1674931 4. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320neo-vs-boeing-737-max-alaska-airlines/ 5. https://www.heraldsun.com/news/nation-world/world/article239672263.html 6. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-skip-a360-and-a370/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7943239/The-airline-innovations-shortlisted

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn that the biggest airport in East Anglia is denied the expansion it hoped for, 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. It's Part 4 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson and today they turn to John's commercial aviation journey. We also return to the Dubai Airshow to talk Digital Tower tech with Sascha Wirfs from Frequentis. Why not get in touch with the show and send us some feedback - That's what Nik Codling did! Send your comments to us via WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-does-not-expect-boeing-737-max-to-fly-this-summer/ 2. https://www.in

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Vinod and Geoff for this week's programme. 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. In part 3 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson, they talk about his highlights during his military career and we share some vox pops from Heathrow after our 300th episode. You can get in touch with the show by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51117885 2. https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/18159565.british-airways-experience-james-robertson/ 3. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for a very special episode with a whole host of incredible friends of the show. In today's programme we talk about that incident involving the Ukraine, everyone's favourite low cost airline boast their green credentials and an Airbus A380 owner claims receiving over 30 requests a day for their flying beast. In part two of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson they continue to talk about his military career and we announce the winners of the Christmas Competition. Wow, what a weekend that was! Thank you so much to everyone who took time out of their lives to join us in celebrating episode 300. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ba-a319-spoiler-strayed-after-maintenance-lapse/136080.article 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-claims-to-be-greenest-and-cleanest-major-airline-in-europe-1.4132892 3. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12299

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the first live show of a new decade. 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 and we learn that the new Top Gun film opted for some impressive live action flying over CGI. We return to Dubai with Carlos and Nev for a great chat with Boeing's head of marketing Randy Tinseth and we learn about the new remote tugs at Heathrow's Terminal 5 made by Mototok. If you haven't entered our Christmas competition, there is still time. Send your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com, you'll find the questions on our social media feeds. There are still some spaces left if you'd like to attend our special event at th

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this end-of-year special.  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 :  Armando's choice was from when he and Megan attended Oshkosh and he chatted to Barry and Sandra as they were about to embark on an incredible adventure around the world.  Carlos takes us back to Dubai when he spoke to Jason Sutcliffe from Rolls Royce and their plans for the future of engines.  We go back to Biggin Hill for Nev's choice and Tony De Bruyn about the Bronco Demo Team.  Our favourite feedback from 2019 was sent in to us by Chris Griggs as he give us his review of the Airbus A220.  Matt's favourite segment was when he talked to Captain Nick at our Duxford meetup at about this time flying the

It's our Christmas Extravaganza for 2019 and it's fair to say that if you are easily offended, you may want to look away now. 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. Don't forget that if you'd like to join us for our 300th episode in London, all you need do is send us a quick email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118173062/us-airline-rewards-ugly-christmas-jerseys 2. https://thepointsguy.com/news/westjet-christmas-videos-2019/ 3. https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/chr

Join Carlos and Matt for today's episode. 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. Don't forget to get in touch if you'd like to join us for our 300th Episode at London's Heathrow Airport in the Marriot's Rennaissance Hotel on Saturday 11th January, you need to get in touch on email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We hope to see you all there. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/update-new-low-cost-airline-wizz-air-abu-dhabi-launched-1.1576143316487 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10497308/airline-compensation-claims-tips-tricks/ 3. https:/

Join a reduced crew of Carlos and Matt for this week's show. 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. Details on how you can join us for our special 300th episode are announced and Carlos and Nev take a look at Emirates First Class options at the Dubai Air Show. Get in touch with the show and to register your interest in joining us for our 300th episode on Saturday 11th January 2020 simply email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/ba-named-airline-of-the-year.html 2. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/trump-disrupts-plane-travel-ryanair-nato-summit 3. https://a

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for today's programme. 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. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/ethiopian-a350-turkish-a330-collision/ 2.https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/crime/pair-accused-shining-laser-pens-ryanair-flights-and-police-helicopter-1326430 3. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/worlds-shortest-flight-british-airways-3583305 4. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/lara/jet2-com-named-best-short-haul-airline-in-british-travel-awards/

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's programme. 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, one Turkish airline gives Boeing a huge confidence boost as they increase their orders for the MAX and the Dubai airshow closes boasting deals in excess of $54.5b. 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. Carlos and Nev share with us the first interview from their trip to Dubai with Jason from Rolls Royce. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-premium-economy-excitement/ 2. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/11/20/british

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. 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. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/airline-boss-calls-for-business-class-to-be-scrapped-to-cut-carbon-emissions-1-5046144 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/09/ryanair-named-uks-filthiest-airline-new-survey-11072152/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7680267/Outraged-film-producer-slams-British-Airways-finding-4-700-premium-economy-seat-stained.html 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/qantas-airlines-stretch-zones-london-new-york-19-hour-flights 5. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12285463 6. https://www.sfgate.co

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt BF, Will and Matt S for this week's programme. 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! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.npr.org/2019/11/07/777251978/german-airline-lufthansa-grounds-1-300-flights-as-flight-attendants-strike?t=1573218263087 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-737-pickle-fork-wings-fuselage-safety-ryanair-a9187236.html 3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/11/04/british-airways-owner-iag-buys-air-europa-for-1-billion/#65b1ab6064e1 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/spicejet-india-apologizes-after-cracked-airplane-win

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. There's a great new documentary we mentioned that's available on YouTube; the link to that channel is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA2Gp48UmsE. Get in touch with the show on WhatsApp with +447572249166, by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/boeing-777x-gets-engines-back-first-flight/ 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-hires-company-in-jordan-to-carry-out-

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. 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. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. 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. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/9/20906957/american-airlines-boeing-737-max-resume-flights 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10081782/ryanair-seat-sale-cheap-flights/ 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/10/extinction-rebellion-launch-hong-kong-style-occu

Join Carlos, Armando, Mila and Matt for today's show. 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. We play out our last interview from Biggin Hill as Carlos has a chat with the guys in the Heritage Hangar. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166.

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Armando (briefly) and Matt for this week's episode. 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. Please share with us your thoughts and love of aviation by getting in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49836562 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1182278/flights-hand-luggage-hack-ryanair-jet2-budget-airline-latest 3. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-7506843/British-Airways-owner-eyeing-Thomas-Cook

At long last the gang are all back together - Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. 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. Armando chats to James Stringer during his visit to the Reno Air Races. The link to James's YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASPdczHTa-DstEWaqHOLSQ. We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or suggestions in how we can improve the show, get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/easyjet-passenger-furious-after-airline-20097286 2. h

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's programme. 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. In the military we find Leonardo are to support the RAF with future counter drone technologies and there's a rare site in Flintshire as the Osprey pays a flying visit. 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. We'd love to hear from you if you've had any experiences during the recent BA strike action, maybe you're a pilot who's been involved; we've all heard BA's side of the story but we're keen to YOUR story. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMME