Plane Talking Uk's Podcast

Join Carlos, Nev, Grant McHerron and Dave Homewood for this week's episode. In today's show we discover that it may well not be your imagination in regards to the restrooms in the air, the summer offers for passengers are rolled out by one legacy carrier and the Beluga XL gets it's maiden flight details released. In the Military the RAF are celebrating taking delivery of their 20th Atlas Transport and Airbus demonstrate their automatic refuelling system. We're looking forward to catching up with you all at Farnborough International Airshow 20th - 22nd July 2018. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and follow our social media for where PTUK / PSP and APG are holding their joint meetup.

Your hosts for the show this week are 'Sir Nevil of Bounds', the 'Prince of HarpJet', the 'Flight Fear King' and a rather drunk Matt. In today's episode a radio station in Alesbury meet a man with 4000 foot arms, details of strike action with one of the big low cost carriers emerge and more information on a long running buy-out negotiations involving one of the big aviation manufacturers are made public. In the Military we're talking more of the RAF 100th Flypast, the US Navy are adding to their fleet of Osprey and Captain Al becomes rather obsessed with The Rotherham Star. Search for us on Social Media using PlaneTalkingUK and why not try and join us for a live show. We are usually live from 18:00 UTC (ish) and we publish the links on these feeds. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

In a change to the advertised programme, join Nev, Pip and Matt for the usual trawl through the aviation stories hitting the headlines this week. In today's episode one business class passenger is offered an Nutri-Grain bar for his breakfast, the Dolphin mark 2 leaves the paint shop in preparation for final testing and one low cost airline uses some German misfortune to fuel their latest advertising campaign. In the Military the US Air Force Elite are training in Wales and there looks to be a special drone heading to Farnborough. Although Carlos wasn't able to join us on the show, he did bag a very special interview with Paul Sies (Chief Commercial Officer) from Air Malta. We're hosting a Fly In / Drive In Barbecue at Seething Airfield on Saturday 18th August, everyone is welcome but for security and catering reasons we need to have your details in advance so pop us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

As we welcome Nev back from his wedding related break, we take our usual trawl through the big aviation themed stories this week. In today's show we discuss one flight with a vomiting mist, JetBlue's founder raises funds for a new low cost airline and Cathay Pacific as an A350-1000 to it's fleet. In the Military we discuss the US President's Space Force, the KC46 finally sets a delivery date for their first tanker and details of the RAF100 schedule are released. Matt Bunting-Frame treats us to an interview with the pilot from the Beech-18 and we take another trip to Bruntingthorpe to chat to part of the very dedicated crew of the Victor Tanker. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Captain Nick, Captain Al and Matt for this week’s trawl through the big aviation news stories this week. In today’s episode we get wrapped up in the excitement of a new Canadian low cost airline receiving approval for their maiden flight, there’s a new base being opened at London Southend for one Irish carrier and a German carrier is assessing the damage of their A340 after a tug fire. Matt shares with us his audio diary of his three days in Rome and Carlos treats us to a chat with Elliot Atkins about his Panavia Tornado TR1. Our Summer BBQ at Seething Airfield is getting close, everyone is welcome to attend but we need to let Seething Security know who’s expected. Simply send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com and let us know if you’re driving or flying in.

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt from the Kitchen Studio as they take their trek through the big aviation related stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss a duty free ban of alcohol on-board, windowless aircraft are being considered with a UAE carrier and an abandoned airport is making heads turn. There's also an incredible sale on thanks to on of the big middle-eastern carriers. In the military we're talking F35's and a near miss involving a C130 and a microlight. Pip talks us through his week from 40,000 feet and it's the first of our Bruntingthorpe interviews - This week with Neil Lanwarne and the Super Guppy. Get in touch with the show by email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Dr Steph, First Officer Stu and Matt for the first ever broadcast from the new studio! In today's shorter than usual show (mainly because it took Matt forever to get us reliably online) we discuss the lack of interest in the privatisation of India's National Carrier, a new transatlantic speed record is set and Europe's biggest low cost carrier looks set to get some stiff competition. Nev treated us to a little teaser of the great content we have to look forward to following his and Carlos's visit to Bruntingthorpe. Thank you to all those who have helped us get our studio up and running - All our wonderful Patreon and PayPal donators and those who use the Amazon link on our website to do their shopping. We're so excited to finally be in our new home. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK'.

In a week where one Nordic airline is boasting about being the launch customer for the latest Airbus jetliner Carlos, Nev, Brian and Matt take you through their usual wander through the world of aviation. We're discussing the challenging environment ground crew work in as we cover two tarmac wing collisions at two airports, everyone's (not so) favourite American carrier are trialling a new private terminal at LAX airport and Boeing announce folding wings for their Triple 7. Pip reminds us that even experienced Pilots are always learning as he brings us his second PPE episode and Nev talks to Mat Caton and his Passenger Experiences. Nev would love to hear from you about your Passenger Experiences. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

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Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through the big Aviation stories of the week. 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. We're having a PTUK meet up and BBQ at Seething Airfield and we'd love you to come and join us. You're welcome to fly in or drive but we do need to know numbers so please get in touch via email stating your mode of transport to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Nev, Eoin, Captain Nick and Matt for today's trawl through the big aviation related stories. 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 the latest passenger experience. We're usually recording the show LIVE every Friday evening at 19:00 BST (16:00 UTC) so why not come and join in the fun of our live chatroom? Take yourself to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live and simply log in using your google account. Follow the show on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Nev, Neil Lanwarne and Matt for this week's episode of the show. 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'. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and you could feature in our next episode.

Join Carlos, Nev, The awesome Pilot Pip and Matt for this week's episode of the show. 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. Get in touch with the show and maybe put yourself forward to be interviewed for Nev's Passenger Experience. You can find us on social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Thanks for listening.

Join Carlos, Nev, Stephen Ivey and Matt for this aviation related show. 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. Would you like to feature on the show? Do you do have a good or bad aviation experience you'd like to share with Nev? Or why not send us some feedback for us to listen to or read out. Please get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - We'd absolutely love to hear from you! :-D

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they take their weekly trawl through the big aviation stories. 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. Got some ideas about how we can improve the show? Why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. 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. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com if you've got anything you'd like to share or you'd like to feature in the next Nev's Passenger Experience.

Join us from a very full barn studio for today's episode of the show. 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. Joining us LIVE on Friday 6th of April is Andy Coulson - Head of Operations for Farnborough Air Show so get your questions in for him either live in the chat room or via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Nev, Matt and our special Super-Sub guest host Captain Jeff as we trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. 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. We'd love you to get involved in the show. Email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and maybe you could be featuring in next week's Nev's Passenger Experience Segment.

FO Mike and Captain Nick join us for this week's show to talk all things Aviation. Whilst they were both very well behaved, they couldn't resist the occasional poke at each other's preferred aircraft. 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. If you'd like to feature on Nev's Passenger Experience, why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We'd love to hear from you.

There have been some challenging weather conditions for the UK over the last few days but everyone made it safely to their respective studios (including our guests) to make today's show. 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. Nev talks to Gemma (Mrs Stebbings) about her passenger experiences, Jenny from Rome treats us to some feedback and Pip treats us to a tour of the the Phenom Flight Deck. Armando shares with us his passion for GA flying as we talk to our guest about his career. We love to hear from you so if you've got a story to share with us, why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - You could even be on the show!