Episode 253 - Welcome to the Family!

In a week where we officially welcome Armando to the team, join Carlos, Nev, Matt and our new host for the show.

In today's episode the discussion on IFE continues as some Irish lads play Trad music on their low cost flight, BA announce some retro liveries in honour of their centenary year and trials begin at Gatwick for Robot Valet Parking.

Pip returns with a discussion on Magnetic North Poles.

In the military Washington announces the next Arsenal of Democracy Fly-Over and we learn far more than we need to about the airforce and their toilet habits.

You can get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK', via our website at https://www.planetalkinguk.com or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured :

COMMERCIAL :

1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/g25993341/defunct-airlines/?slide=15
2. https://www.her.ie/entertainment/irish-lads-play-trad-session-board-ryanair-flight-must-watch-446537
3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/21/british-airways-to-paint-b747-with-retro-boac-livery/
4. https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tsa-looks-at-backup-plan-as-government-shutdown-continues/908473437
5. https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-lands-direct-service-to-three-cities-in-one-fell-swoop
6. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/manchester-airport-private-jet-experience-easyjet-ryanair-heathrow-a8741656.html
7. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c336a9e
8. https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2019/01/24/boeings-flying-car-lifts-off-in-race-to-revolutionise-urban-travel/
9. https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gatwick-airport-trial-for-valetparking-robots-will-cut-hassle-for-travellers-a4046406.html
10. https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flybe-issues-assurances-amid-worries-2463306
11. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/jet2-s-new-boeing-has-arrived-at-leeds-bradford-airport-from-seattle-1-9552390
12. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-aviation-shortage-insight/u-s-airlines-tap-army-helicopter-pilots-to-ease-shortage-idUSKCN1PH0CO

MILITARY :

1. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/arsenal-of-democracy-fly-over-may-8th-2020.html

2. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/no-light-attack-planes-any-time-soon-air-force-undersecretary/

3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a25736613/new-device-helps-fighter-pilots-pee-at-30000-feet/

4. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/01/16/fightinghawks-still-at-large/