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An aviation podcast from Flightradar24, the world’s most popular flight tracking service.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 46min
AvTalk Episode 285: How much cocaine can you fit in a Gulfstream?
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Delta A350 clips a CRJ-900, knocking the regional jet’s tail off. Brazilian investigators release their preliminary report on the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Boeing reaches a tentative labor agreement with its machinists union, but the union rank and file are not happy. Air Canada’s pilots could be […]
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Sep 6, 2024 • 37min
AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you
On this week’s AvTalk, a fuel hose failure on a Cathay Pacific A350 prompts fleet-wide inspections of the Trent XWB engine. Russian investigators release their preliminary report on the Gazpromavia SuperJet crash—and incorrectly installed angle of attack sensors feature prominently. Plus, a vulnerability in the US’ Known Crewmember system could have theoretically allowed anyone to […]
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Aug 30, 2024 • 52min
AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation
Dominic Gates, a seasoned aviation journalist, teams up with investigative reporter Paige Cornwell to delve into critical safety incidents. They discuss a shocking door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX that led to an in-flight emergency. The duo also examines troubling cracks found in Boeing 777X test aircraft and a tail strike involving a LATAM 777. As if that's not enough, they explore the whimsical idea of launching a new airline in Australia—one that raises eyebrows and questions about the industry!

Aug 23, 2024 • 36min
AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well
On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor group trying to replace Southwest Airlines’ board of directors and top management unveils its list of candidates for the board. There’s […]
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Aug 16, 2024 • 42min
AvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano
Steve Giordano, founder and pilot of Nomadic Aviation Group, dives into the VoePass flight 2283 crash, clarifying complex aviation terminology for laymen and enthusiasts alike. He discusses the critical moments leading to the incident, examining key factors like stall situations and adverse weather. The podcast sheds light on turboprop aircraft dynamics, addressing common misconceptions and safety concerns. Giordano also emphasizes the importance of pilot awareness in managing in-flight challenges such as icing and stall recovery.

Aug 9, 2024 • 42min
AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t know. Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, and we’re on NOTAM watch. And Crowd Strike, Microsoft, and […]
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Aug 2, 2024 • 53min
AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while not particularly cheerful does have a few bright spots. Southwest and Spirit Airlines each announced massive changes, with […]
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Jul 26, 2024 • 57min
AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the Crowd Strike outage and why it took Delta Air Lines so much longer than everyone else to get their operations back on track. The FAA is increasing scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a third low descent incident in just four months—this time a flight approaching Tampa […]
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Jul 19, 2024 • 43min
AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing!
On this week’s episode, Ian heads to the basement because TORNADO is in the METAR. And it’s finally some good news for Boeing as the 777-9 begins certification test flights. A Gazpromavia Superjet crashes outside of Moscow and we learn more about the incident a few weeks ago where a Southwest flight departed on a […]
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Jul 12, 2024 • 43min
AvTalk Episode 276: Wait, who’s cleared for takeoff!?
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony charges, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the Southwest Airlines flight that experienced “Dutch roll,” and two CRJ-900s come closer than they should have in Syracuse. Plus, a pair of Air India Express engine problems, Delta and Riyadh Air’s surprising new […]
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