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Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this episode. 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. Carlos talks to Joshua and Alan from The EFG Flight School, there's a welcome return of Nev's Passenger Experience as he talks us through is flight on Finnair's A350-900 and Dr Steph chats with Liz Piper about their recent visit to an air show in Toronto. As always we welcome your feedback - Get in touch with us by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-450-airline-passengers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-being-drunk-in-two-years-11800872 2. https://www.thesun.co

Join Carlos, Armando and Nev for today’s programme. 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. Please feel free to share with us any comments or suggestions you have on the show. Get in touch via 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.cnbc.com/2019/08/28/united-to-move-its-grounded-737-max-jets-to-arizona.html   https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-10/   http://avherald.com/h?article=4cc111cc&opt=

Join Carlos, Armando, Ben Jones and Matt for this week's programme. 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. We welcome your feedback with any suggestions with how we can improve our show so please get in touch with us via social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/virgin-atlantics-a350-flights-temptingly-18982635 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1168889/ryanair-strike-updates-Ryan-air-flights-severe-damage-pilots-business-flight

Join Carlos (yes, he's back!), Nev, Armando and Matt for today's programme. 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. Carlos takes a trip to Bristol to visit their Aerospace Museum. All the details you need are available via their website - http://aerospacebristol.org/. We want to make sure this show hits the brief with our audience so please get in touch with us via social media by looking for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-49356778/russia-bird-strike-collision-with-gulls-forces-plane-to-land-in-field 2. https://www.thesu

Join Nev, Armando, Matt and the lovely 'Jenny In Rome' for this episode. 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. We love to get your comments and suggestions on how we can improve the show, get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on social media using 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ryanair-pilots-strike-here-dates-16718483 2. https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1565242088468020900/british-airways-warns-passengers-of-knock-on-impact-after-it-glitch.aspx 3. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/07/1898554/0/en/Frontier-Airlines-Operates-America-s-Greenest-Fli

Join the skeleton staff of Nev and Matt for today's show. 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. Get in touch with the show by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com - We'd love to hear your feedback! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/01/british-airways-pilots-will-among-highest-paid-ever-strike-go/ 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/fly-in-considerable-luxury-ryanair-s-first-ads-in-1985-1.3953719 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airline-pilot-alcohol-policies/index.html 4. https://simpleflying.com/ba-a350-best-seats/ 5. htt

Join Carlos, Matt and Max Trescott for this week's programme. 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. We'd love to hear from you about what you'd like us to feature on our show so please get in touch via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://simpleflying.com/spirit-of-delta/ 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/25/ryanair-passengers-anger-pay-water-delayed-flight-10453924/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49108807 4. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/

Your hosts for today's programme are Carlos, Armando and Matt. 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. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/jet2-com-orders-abusive-passenger-to-pay-85k-after-raf-jets-escort-plane-back-to-uk-11765183 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-boeing-737-max-8200-name-new-crash-a9004896.html 3. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-777-club-suites/ 4. https://eu.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2019/07/16/fedex-top-cargo-airlines-emirates-iata-report-amazon-shipping/1744495001/ 5. https:

Your hosts this week are Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt. 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. Follow us on social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK and get in touch with us by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/09/two-planes-collide-on-runway-at-amsterdam-airport-causing-delays-easyjet-klm 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-beirut-flights-paphos-cyprus-lebanon-budget-airline-a8998481.html 3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/british-airways-begin-flights-beijings-17796470 4. https://editio

Your hosts this week are Armando, Micah, Stephen, Robert and Matt. 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. We'd love to hear from you so please get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on Social Media with PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-48879379 2. https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2019/07/edinburgh-airport-and-ryanair-trial-early-baggage-check-in-service/ 3. https://katv.com/community/7-on-your-side/via-air-irritating-arkansans 4. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180328-0 5. http://newsinflight.com/2019/07/02/body-of-a-s

Carlos, Nev and Matt talk you through the big aviation stories hitting the headlines this week. 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. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com to get in touch with the team. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://onemileatatime.com/air-france-discontinues-low-cost-airline/ 2. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/duty-free-alcohol-ryanair-flights-16489015 3. https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/26/british-airways-will-let-you-track-your-luggage-with-rfid-tags/? 4. htt

In the chair(s) this week are Carlos, Armando, Grant and Matt. 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. Get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and share with us your own experiences in aviation. Here are the links to the stories featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/21/world/middleeast/airlines-drone-attack-iran.html 2. https://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/people/ryanair-flight-to-belfast-leaves-19-passengers-standed-in-spain-1-8971736 3. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/19/american-airlines-to-become-the-first-us-airline-to-order-new-airbus-plane.html 4. ht

Join Carlos, Pip, Al and Matt for today's show. 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. Oshkosh is around the corner and Pip and Al share with us their plans. Why not send us your feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com and we'll read it out on next week's show. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-confirms-it-will-buy-malta-air-1.3922343 2. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/tv-presenter-slams-airline-for-leaving-her-stranded-in-seat-on-12hour-flight/news-story/db71e3ead95489bfff78d7bf7cca40ec 3. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/06/12/delta-named-best-u-s-airline/ 4. https://simpleflying.com/japan-a

Carlos and Armando are away this week so join Nev, Jeff, Nick and Matt for today's show. 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. Follow us on social media using the handle PlaneTalkingUK or get in touch with the show on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3076922/ryanair-becomes-first-airline-to-publish-monthly-carbon-emissions 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9218899/british-airways-vomit-business-class-seat/ 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pilots

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Stuart for today's show. 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 the latest part from our interviews at Duxford 2019, Captain Nick talks to Matt about his beloved Phantom F4. We love to hear from you so please get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, or search social media for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/may/29/boeing-737-max-will-be-grounded-until-august-says-airline-trade-body 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/29/british-airways-jet-near-miss-illegal-drone-flying-heathrow-9722218/

Join Carlos, Nev Armando and Matt for this 'released later than planned' episode. 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. We talk Concorde in our latest interview from our Duxford 2019 meet up and we share with you our experiences from APG's Captain Nick's retirement dinner. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1.https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/9137540/thomas-cooks-share-price-drops-fears-mount-airline-must-be-sold-pay-debts/ 2. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/05/is-ryanair-getting-worse/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7062297/Queen-93-arrives-Heathrow-mark-British-Airways

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's show. 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 a lovely, very sunburnt group. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/thomas-cook-confirms-multiple-bids-for-airline-business-18034 2. https://m.jpost.com/International/British-Airways-makes-Israel-one-of-first-Airbus-A350-destinations-589767 3. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/15/southwest-airlines-hangar-denver-airport-dia/ 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7022763/Spice-flight-Jet2-com-UK-airline-serve-Na

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. 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. Sunday 12th May is the PTUK / APG / PSP meetup at IWM Duxford and we're very much looking forward to seeing you there. If you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount, please get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and be on site before 11:00am. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/crashed-russian-plane-communication-transcript-leaks-now-normal/story?id=62901709 2. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/07/plane-silly-ryanair-aircraft-diverted-due-to-unruly

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. 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. Armando shares with us his recent flight with Meghan and Dr Steph over Charlotte, you can watch this very special segment here - https://drive.google.com/open?id=11jKHhRkXwZ6HVMyfx1Fx1dd29PX6-dH6. Looks like it's going to be a great meetup at Duxford on Sunday 12th May. We're meeting from 11am so if you'd like to take advantage of the discounted entrance rate, make sure you come find Matt before entering the museum. Get in touch with the show using podcast@

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme (Nev is 'working' in Budapest this week). 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. The APG / PSP / PTUK meet up at Duxford is getting really close. Join us if you can for 11am at the Imperial War Museum on Sunday 12th May if you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount. It's going to be a great day of aviation and ice cream. Get in touch to reserve your place on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/04/25/airline-passenger-arrested