Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Matt, Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's episode! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join Matt, Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's episode! In this week's show we look at the demise of Virgin Orbit, we pay another visit to the Museum of Flight at East Fortune and in the military Armando discusses the EF16 Hornet that crashed in Spain but the pilot was fortunate enough to be able to eject to safety. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join Matt, Armando and the legend that is Captain Jeff for this week's episode! In this week's show we look at a pilot's frankly astounding save at an airshow in Reo Negro, everyone's favourite low cost airline dust off the cheque book with a HUUUGE order and a propeller strap penetrates the cabin of a Link Airways Saab 340B mid-flight. In the military, Armando talks Amphibious Special Ops, B17 worthiness and the Navy Museum at Pensacola. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Pilot's miraculous save after hitting the ground while performing stunt just yards from spectators. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12060023/A-wing-prayer-Pilots-miraculous-save-hitting-ground-performing-stunt.html https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/312197 https://twitter.com/OnAviation/status/1655137354921791494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1655137354921791494%7Ctwgr%5E503724adec6f83094601a6482b4099ffc7d5c235%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Faviation-safety.net%2Fwikibase%2F312197 Ryanair orders 300 new Boeing 737 Max 10 jets worth more than €36bn https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2023/05/09/ryanair-orders-300-new-boeing-jets/ Accident: Link SF34 at Canberra on Nov 10th 2022, propeller strap penetrates cabin in flight. https://avherald.com/h?article=500d98be&opt=0 UK's best and worst airports for flight delays revealed - full list https://news.sky.com/story/uks-best-and-worst-airports-for-flight-delays-revealed-full-list-12876150 St Athan based ex BA BOAC liveried Jumbo could be scrapped https://ukaviation.news/st-athan-based-ex-ba-boac-liveried-jumbo-could-be-scrapped/ Man attaches camera to suitcase so he can find out what airport does with luggage. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/suitcase-airport-security-camera-tiktok-b2335855.html https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasmiller719/video/7221512053133937947 MILITARY Buzz Aldrin Named Honorary Brigadier General https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3992144-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-named-honorary-brigadier-general-member-of-space-force/ Are the B17s Flying Days Numbered? https://aviationsourcenews.com/op-ed/are-the-b-17s-flying-days-numbered/ The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, will reopen to the public beginning May 17. https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/04/national-naval-aviation-museum-to-reopen-to-public

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Steven Ivey for this week's episode. In this week's show we take a deep dive look at the new BA safety video, Emirates goes all robotic & the queen of the skies returns to the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Start-up freight carrier One Air set to become UK's sole operator of 747s https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/start-up-freight-carrier-one-air-set-to-become-uks-sole-operator-of-747s/152976.article https://www.scramble.nl/civil-news/one-air-receives-aoc Wizz Air Launches Flight Subscription Program https://www.rustourismnews.com/2023/04/21/wizz-air-introduces-subscription-for-air-tickets/ https://skift.com/blog/wizz-air-launches-flight-subscription-program/ https://www.travelpulse.com/News/Airlines-Airports/Wizz-Air-Is-Now-Offering-Flight-Subscriptions Emirates Reveals The World's 1st Robotic Check In Assistant https://simpleflying.com/emirates-worlds-1st-check-in-robot/ Airplane Truck Revamp into Tiny Home https://www.insider.com/diy-renovation-tiny-home-pilot-airplane-truck-before-after-photos-2023-4?utm_campaign=insider-sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3i2-man35RCsBIkDYK7LclrqJ6NNfN8h-e2SRCTkGt4yVfr6Y0b3Up1aU#the-sides-of-the-aircraft-catering-truck-are-lined-with-old-snowboards-and-skis-that-pankey-cut-to-fit-around-his-windows-16 Toyota and Joby Aviation deepen their partnership https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/toyota-and-joby-aviation-deepen-their-partnership/153046.article Air India to use pilot-controlled tow tractors for A320 taxiing https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-india-to-use-pilot-controlled-tow-tractors-for-a320-taxiing/152890.article Airline cancels passengers' $10,000 business class tickets sold in error for $300 https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/international/airline-cancels-passengers-10-000-business-class-tickets-sold-in-error-for-300/ EasyJet launches search for 200 new pilots and anyone can apply https://www.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-launches-search-200-new-26790299 British Airways Launches A New Menu On Its Euroflyer Subsidiary https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-new-euroflyer-menu/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and special guest, RAF Cosford Squadron Leader Chris Wilson for this week's episode. In this week's show we chat to Sqd Ldr Chris Wilson about the upcoming RAF Cosford airshow, and in the commercial news BA releases a new safety video and a fight breaks out between Boeing triple 7 and an Airbus A321. We'll be talking all about the upcoming RAF Cosford Airshow that we'll be attending this week. We also have the latest aviation news too. We're going to be talking about the new BA safety video in next week's show and we'd be interested in your thoughts - You can watch the video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQlX9Bg6Lk You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Air Malta to be Dissolved and Replaced by New National Airline https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126654-air-malta-to-be-dissolved-by-ye23-reports Air France and Airbus cleared over fatal 2009 Rio-Paris crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65301302 EasyJet celebrates 150th Fearless Flyer course and welcomes 11,000th participant at Gatwick Airport https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/easyjet-celebrates-150th-fearless-flyer-course-and-welcomes-11000th-participant-at-gatwick-airport-as-summer-2023-programmes-come-on-sale-4108471 British Airways' Challenging New Florence Route https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-florence-route/?fbclid=IwAR1VUY1hq7l_Y19aGMHdjDpsprtQa-7Ne7kM7ayHGYM9SnSWSC3xG40gfvY FAA Issues New Guidelines For Space Launch Scheduling https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-issues-new-guidelines-for-space-launch-scheduling/ Cargolux jet damaged after near-miss landing at Findel https://www.luxtimes.lu/en/luxembourg/cargolux-jet-damaged-after-near-miss-landing-at-findel-643d02f5de135b9236e2d410 SIlver Airways faces eviction https://airwaysmag.com/silver-airways-faces-eviction-at-fll/ Eva Air Airbus A321 (B-16227) right wingtip collision http://aeropeep.com/eva-air-airbus-a321-b-16227-right-wingtip-collision/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/17/air-transat-a330-and-emirates-b777-collide-on-ground-in-miami/ FAA PILOT RECORDS DATABASE ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN COMING CERTAIN PART 91 OPERATORS MUST COMPLY https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show one Ryanair flight gets TYRED of is nose gear, Aircraft vegetables? No but the Dreamliner has leaks, and one US airport converts to a boating lake. In the Military it's all about the F35 & is it time to retire the A-10's? Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-schiphol-airport-proposes-ban-private-jets/index.html This is the terrifying moment sparks flew from a Ryanair plane as it landed at Dublin Airport over the weekend. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/watch-terrifying-moment-sparks-fly-from-ryanair-plane/ British Airways to Recruit Pilots for Heathrow Operation https://airwaysmag.com/ba-recruit-pilots-heathrow/ Delta returns London Gatwick to New York-JFK https://news.delta.com/delta-returns-london-gatwick-new-york-jfk Big Lake resident prepares to transport cargo plane via Glenn Highway with plans to renovate into an Airbnb https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/04/big-lake-resident-prepares-transport-cargo-plane-via-glenn-highway/ FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s https://apnews.com/article/boeing-planes-leaking-lavatories-safety-f6c263c54e1b22fb6845fbe82fd6696d How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing and Airbus https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-domestic-airliner-c919-plane-boeing-airbus/ Boeing cargo plane clipped a tree as it took off and was filmed passing mere feet above electrical wires - with pilots slammed for attempting flight despite knowing the aircraft was overweight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11960653/Cargo-plane-clipped-tree-took-filmed-passing-mere-feet-electrical-wires.html Fort Lauderdale Airport closed as region sees more than two feet of rain https://news.sky.com/story/south-florida-floods-fort-lauderdale-airport-closed-as-region-sees-more-than-two-feet-of-rain-12856579 MILITARY The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/03/31/the-us-air-force-sent-f-35s-to-defend-nato-heres-what-it-learned/ Bulgaria Can Transfer Its MiG-29s To Ukraine, But Only If It Receives Western Fighter Jets https://ukranews.com/en/news/926439-bulgaria-can-transfer-its-mig-29s-to-ukraine-but-only-if-it-receives-western-fighter-jets-media USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-next-round-of-deliveries-for-new-a-10-wings/148805.article

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show the Boeing 767 is back on the menu, Ryanair is forced to dig deeper into its wallet and a pilot attempts a remake of the film "snakes on a plane". It's all good news in the military this week as we bring you some opportunities to attend a Bomber Camp, visit the new Amelia Earhart Museum, and the Sywell Aviation Museum opens for the year. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Boeing is again delivering 767s https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-is-again-delivering-767s/152773.article Ryanair Accepts It Needs To Pay More For The Boeing 737 MAX https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-prepared-pay-more-boeing-737-max/ Cornwall Council says future of Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is not its responsibility https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-says-future-cornwall-8329685 If you would like to sign the petition, this is the link you need : https://www.change.org/p/save-cornwall-aviation-heritage-centre FAA issues final rule AD to prevent potential 737 MAX fuel tank explosions https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-issues-final-rule-ad-to-prevent-potential-737-max-fuel-tank-explosions Heathrow 'operating as normal' as 10-day strike by security staff begins https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/31/heathrow-airport-service-security-staff-strike-easter British Airways to boost Gibraltar flights this summer https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/british-airways-to-boost-gibraltar-flights-this-summer/ American Airlines Flight Attendants Endorse Protection From Abusive Passengers Act https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-flight-attendants-protection-abusive-passengers/?newsletter_popup=1 Cobra Rears Its Head, Pilot Holds His Nerve, and makes a Safe Emergency Landing https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/south-african-pilot-lauded-for-safe-emergency-landing-after-he-finds-cobra-in-cockpit-3924277 Google Flights pilots new program that provides refunds if the airfare price drops after you book https://thepointsguy.com/news/google-flights-price-guarantee/ Jet to return as tourist attraction 40 years after emergency landing on Cork racetrack https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41109265.html MILITARY Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/navy-carrier-based-drones-will-be-able-to-be-controlled-by-the-air-force Sywell Aviation Museum Grand Opening – April 8th, 2023 https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/sywell-aviation-museum-grand-opening-april-8th-2023.html Bomber Camp is Back: World War II Immersion Event Returns this May https://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/bomber-camp-is-back-world-war-ii-immersion-event-returns-this-may.html New Earhart museum set to open April 14 https://generalaviationnews.com/2023/04/05/new-earhart-museum-set-to-open-april-14/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, a virtual Armando and John Jester for this week's episode. In this week's show one pilot steps in & saves the day, BA are on the hunt for pilots, and a 717 takes a mid air leak. In the military Armando takes a look at Rivets & its F15's to the rescue. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Gibraltar Airport tunnel opens on Friday https://www.chronicle.gi/airport-tunnel-opens-on-friday/ Pilot from another airline helps land Southwest flight after captain falls ill https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pilot-another-airline-helps-land-southwest-flight-captain-falls-ill-rcna76275?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 Leaks Fuel Soon After Taking Off https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-boeing-717-leaks-fuel/ Nepal suspends two controllers after flights avert midair crash https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/nepal-suspends-two-controllers-after-flights-avert-mid-air-crash Loganair to expand Heathrow operations after leasing slots https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/loganair-to-expand-heathrow-operations-after-leasing-slots/152649.article ALPA: We don't have a pilot shortage https://airwaysmag.com/alpa-no-pilot-shortage/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Cuban migrants fly into Key West airport on motorized hang glider https://abcnews.go.com/US/2-cuban-migrants-flew-hang-glider-key-west/story?id=98123929 https://onemileatatime.com/news/cubans-fly-hang-glider-key-west/ Recruitment Drive: British Airways & BA Euroflyer Seek Direct Entry Airbus A320 Pilots https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-direct-entry-airbus-a320-pilot-recruitment/ Private jumbo jet sold for scrap after just 30 hours in the air https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/private-jet-jumbo-747-sold-scrap-b2285748.html MILITARY U.S. RC-135 Surveillance Jet Has Flown Unprecedented Mission Over Finland https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u-s-rc-135-surveillance-jet-has-flown-unprecedented-mission-over-finland US Deploys F-15 Fighters To Launch Retaliatory Strike In Syria After Iranian Drone Hits US Military Base https://eurasiantimes.com/us-deploys-f-15-fighters-to-launch-retaliatory-strike-in-syria/ Ukraine's air force is now allowing foreigners to sign up as pilots as it pushes for Western fighter jets https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-air-force-allow-foreigners-to-serve-specialists-western-aircraft-2023-3

Join Carlos, Nev and Nik for this week's episode. In the commercial, we've got coffee causing chaos, chaotic tweets and crazy passengers. In the military this week we talk about A-10s, U-2s, Apaches, MiG-29's, and even a Messerschmitt or two. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.