Plane Talking UK Podcast
Carlos, Nev, Andy, Matt, John, Nik & Armando
Carlos, Nev & Matt bring you a weekly Podcast that will focus on the Aviation news relating to us long suffering passengers.
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May 3, 2020 • 2h 27min
Episode 316 - Happy Birthday Captain Tom!
Join Nev, Captain Nick and Matt for today's show. In this week's episode we hear worrying news involving Nev's favourite airline, Han Solo is in trouble with the FAA for a runway incursion in the Falcon and after 9 years of delays Berlin celebrate the opening of their new airport. We also pay tribute to the incredible achievements of Captain Tom Moore as he turns 100 years young this week. In the Military we have an accidental missile fire whilst on the ground and the new 'Airforce One' is already over budget despite not going into service until 2024. There's another stroll down memory lane thanks to Nev's great little highlights package and we hear from Nik Codling, Clare Aitken and Mahzuz Karim with some feedback. The Old Warren are hosting their first 'Virtual Airshow' whilst Lockdown continues - Take yourself to https://www.shuttleworth.org/events/seasonpremiere-onlineairshow/ to enjoy this unique event. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52489013 https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-boeing-737-liberia/ https://www.projectwingman.co.uk/our-mission https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-52444813 https://flyinginireland.com/2020/04/northern-ireland-air-ambulance-pays-tribute-to-nhsat-15000-feet/?fbclid=IwAR1RQ3GlQsMfZQONgAWEcN9ZAKVJqKfBFQNjXm7WNXhZ_JopK8KYa1LHlAE https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-52481858 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-52460823 https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/takeovers/2020/04/30/boeing-embraer-tie-up-collapses/ https://simpleflying.com/air-changan-paid-social-distancing/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-52470012 https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2020/04/the-best-airline-call-signs-in-the-world.html MILITARY https://sofrep.com/news/su-25-accidentally-fires-missile-while-on-ground-misses-parked-c-130-kills-5/ The Plane Tale Nick is referring to can be found at http://airlinepilotguy.com/burning-the-forrestal/ https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-extends-study-on-feasibility-of-private-aerial-refueling/ http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/national-museum-of-the-u-s-air-force-expands-virtual-experience.html https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32336242/air-force-one-over-budget/

Apr 26, 2020 • 2h 38min
Episode 315 - First Officer Carlos
Join Carlos, Armando, Paul P from the Layovers Podcast and Matt for today's bumper show. In this episode news begins to surface as the financial burden becomes too much some big names in passenger transport, some customers are meeting resistance from their airline when trying to get refunds from their airline and a new UAE low cost carrier is granted it's operating certificate. In the Military the Impressive Elephant Walk Ends USAF Continuous Bomber Presence in Guam after 16 Years and Germany approves the Super Hornet / Growler buy to replace Luftwaffe Tornado Fighter Bomber. Nev shares another highlights package of happier times and there's some great audio feedback from Chris Marsh about a recent photo shoot he did with his local Air Ambulance. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-21/virgin-australia-enters-voluntary-administration https://www.kimberleybulletin.com/news/40k-in-equipment-stolen-from-grand-forks-airport-beacon/ https://news.delta.com/delta-has-200000-pounds-food-we-cant-use-so-were-giving-it-people-need https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-new-airline-gets-operating-certificate-1.1587632986967 https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/ryanair-tells-passengers-wont-cash-21912490 https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-raises-checked-bag-fees-coronavirus-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR0wWQ5FFbtdR6ARAP7Y3N-GMpu0ekNj5s8CNYlefiTKGZouHr3SLKGJbWA&r=US&IR=T https://www.aeronewsx.com/post/aviointeriors-releases-post-coronavirus-seat-designs https://skift.com/2020/04/21/airport-automation-to-speed-up-for-a-crisis-rebound-with-less-human-contact/ https://simpleflying.com/mc-21-300-flight-testing-continues/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-04-22/carbon-neutral-farnborough-doesnt-rest-its-green-laurels https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/first-airbus-airliner-lands-on-st-helena/138000.article https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-heart-shaped-flight-path/ MILITARY https://theaviationgeekclub.com/impressive-elephant-walk-ends-usaf-continuous-bomber-presence-in-guam-after-16-years/ https://theaviationgeekclub.com/germany-approves-super-hornet-growler-buy-to-replace-luftwaffe-tornado-fighter-bombers/ https://aerobaticteams.net/en/news/i301/Thunderbirds-and-Blue-Angels-planned-flyovers-at-many-locations.html?fbclid=IwAR2RsREX3nkKZw0J1kjUxv9WXWjhuY9bcIhW4AZTEHci2FxgUh23XRKlSEk#.XqBwxweZ7Vs.facebook

Apr 19, 2020 • 2h 30min
Episode 314 - International 'Ding your Widebody' Week
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt, Andy from the A320 Podcast and Peter Collings for this week's bumper show. In this week's episode we learn that an awful lot of aircraft require a little more than a quick buff to get them back in the air, everyone's favourite low cost airline are a loggerheads with regulators over proposed ideas designed to lift travel restrictions and we talk preparatory maintenance for aircraft when this is all over. In the military we talk about Thunderbirds / Blue Angels / Red Arrows and the world's biggest plane steps up the fight against the virus with a hundred tonnes of medical gear. Nev brings us a new feature called 'Groan of the Week' - Thanks to our listener Ralph Walker who emailed into the show for this idea. Nev also shares with us a little trip down memory lane to a time when we were allowed outside - Take a look at his amazing highlights package! - https://youtu.be/rQ7vKlrDLw4. Peter and Andy talk all things Airbus with some great questions from the chatroom as usual. If you find a media fail involving aviation please send them in to us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://mediacentre.stanstedairport.com/london-stansted-pays-tribute-to-nhs-heroes/?fbclid=IwAR2hOF9J7mE6sDLDnUPWwzMrx1G_R7Q6kqoJCoJL3SV7ESU04vEo8Qu5tZ4 2. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-ryanair-seats/ryanair-boss-rejects-removing-middle-seats-to-slow-virus-idUSL5N2C35WL 3. https://travelradar.aero/cathay-involved-in-collision-at-hong-kong-international/15768/ 4. https://samchui.com/2020/04/14/british-airways-a350-and-emirates-b777-collide-in-dubai/#.XphyL8gzZPY 5. https://simpleflying.com/heavy-british-airways-a380-crushes-french-airport-taxiway/ 6. https://www.airlive.net/boeing-has-discovered-several-more-software-issues-in-the-737-max/?fbclid=IwAR2FlEbasLx4MQ22K08T7swSZgFT0ZzpAGvlhm_8Tsh1hQRnERny1F5dGok 7. https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2020/04/delta-takes-over-order-for-10-airbus.html 8. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d449dfc&opt=0 9. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/east-midlands-airport-eurocontrol-cancelled-cargo-passenger-manchester-heathrow-stansted-a9460551.html 10. https://simpleflying.com/bamboo-airways-unlimited/?fbclid=IwAR34t5ELzOLsKu5HRrzRlWGbbE2ZFOMgvorMoYZTsuhfnEEbC6N33mdHHRI 11. https://simpleflying.com/air-france-a330-shot-at/ 12. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-quebec-city-1.5534384 13. https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/04/16/small-plane-crash-closes-northbound-75-ronald-reagan/5144816002/ 14. https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2020/04/16/kef_airport_fire_fighters_dance_and_delight/ 15. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/etihad-doubles-down-on-airframe-cabin-maintenance-of-parked-fleet/137847.article MILITARY 1. https://news3lv.com/news/local/flying-high-thunderbirds-grateful-to-be-part-of-las-vegas-community 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/10/u-s-and-russian-media-depict-starkly-different-narratives-of-russian-navy-il-38n-intercept-by-alaskan-f-22s/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32147741/antonov-225-covid-19/

Apr 12, 2020 • 2h 22min
Episode 313 - Furloughed Tash
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Jeff for this week's show. In today's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline boasts massive profits, a young pilot gains his PPL after only 4 months and incorrect parts are responsible for a Boeing 757 gear collapse. We talk to Jeff about the impact this world event is having on our favourite industry and whether we'll ever see flight numbers return to pre-virus levels. In the military an A10 makes an emergency belly landing at Moody Airforce Base and Boeing are being made to replace the sensor and camera system on the KC46 at their own expense. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/old-buckenham-pilot-will-harmer-gains-license-1-6581979 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-expects-to-report-profit-between-950m-and-1bn-1.4219792 3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2020-04-02/air-bp-providing-free-fuel-uk-air-ambulances 4. https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-gear-collapse-cause/?fbclid=IwAR1md5bEU3QH9GwcjGwz8hY78H0P1wM2gMZ5d69qhVWKQ5ELaTQ4eYMvrGU 5. https://www.businessinsider.com/learmousine-half-private-jet-limo-for-sale-auction-mecum-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR2rCv8-aSjWL_BtM5qAAfQCBpQu6CqEH1pbHI_dxzPkOozu4nF5nn1Aj6k&r=US&IR=T 6. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-03/leasing-group-avolon-cancels-big-boeing-max-order 7. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-records-15-a350-cancellations-but-reveals-order-for-10/137820.article 8. https://www.space.com/stratolaunch-hypersonic-vehicles-worlds-biggest-airplane.html 9. https://simpleflying.com/supersonic-flight-faa-proposal/ 10. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-03-05/faa-steps-illegal-charter-clampdown 11. https://asiatimes.com/2020/04/chinas-ag600-airplane-prepped-for-sea-tests/ 12. https://www.ameinfo.com/industry/travel/iata-releases-2019-airline-safety-report 13. https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-developed-fully-electric-plane-x-57-maxwell-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR1DfoGyvZzKeboRIpdie98m3HU-Jl7_TGa7D8D9nyk-Cuqiwe0DQz-xyoE&r=US&IR=T 14. https://www-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.businessinsider.com/leonardo-aw609-civilian-v-22-osprey-details-photos-2020-3?amp MILITARY 1. https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/24788-fighter-jet-crash-averted-by-defect-in-civil-ejection-incident 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2020/04/02/done-deal-boeing-will-have-to-rip-and-replace-kc-46-sensor-and-camera-systems-on-its-own-dime/ 3. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/04/08/10-makes-emergency-belly-landing-moody-air-force-base.html 4. http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/pilot-reunited-with-c-130-he-flew-to-escape-saigon-45-years-ago.html

Apr 5, 2020 • 2h 11min
Episode 312 - Spooky Circuits
Join Carlos, Nev, Matt S and Matt C for this week's show. In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline go out on some ghost flights, we learn about the various ways the aviation industry is helping to tackle the outbreak, there's good news for frequent fliers as the tiered thresholds are reduced helping to retain their status and one regional carrier flies it's first plane into Heathrow. In the military we learn that the Broncos are returning to US Service for training and the Israeli and US Air Force hold joint F35 in Drill. We talk to Matt C about the A320 Lounge and it's range of teaching aids designed to help keep you current. We're looking for feel good aviation stories in this difficult time so if you find any, we'd be very grateful if you shared them with us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/crisis-accelerates-approval-of-a320-seat-bag-cargo-modification/137672.article 2. https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ghost-flights/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/easyjet-founder-fires-first-shot-in-bid-to-oust-board-members/137696.article 4. https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-to-start-flying-a-limited-number-of-passenger-flights-1.1585817203435 5. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-easyjet-crew-nhs/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/04/02/loganair-flies-to-heathrow-for-the-first-time/ 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/british-airways-reduces-tier-point-thresholds-and-extends-gold-upgrade-and-companion-vouchers/ 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a220-uncontained-engine-failures-linked-to-resonance-phenomenon/137658.article 9. https://airlinerwatch.com/first-postwar-passenger-plane-of-japan-was-transported-to-the-theme-park-in-tokyo/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-787-9-delivery/amp/ 11. https://thepointsguy.com/news/https-thepointsguy-com-news-royal-air-maroc-oneworld-newest-member/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-medical-worker-transport/ MILITARY 1. https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2020/04/01/tom-cruise-asked-to-pilot-a-super-hornet-in-top-gun-sequel-the-navy-wasnt-having-it/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+NAV 2. https://news.usni.org/2020/03/31/navy-cant-afford-to-slow-pilot-training-amid-covid-19-pandemic 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers 4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers

Mar 29, 2020 • 2h 26min
Episode 311 - Meat Free Monday
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, David and Matt for this episode. In this week's programme we give you a quick summary of the impact the 'lock down' is having on the industry, there's an accidental discharge in Los Angeles and an innovative seat design allows disabled passengers to use their own wheelchair during flight. In the Military, The US Air Force's Air Combat Command plans to award multiple contracts for adversary aircraft and there's an update on the B17 Flying Fortress incident. Lastly, Armando makes some reading recommendations while we all have some unexpected down-time. Nik Codling talks about Canadian repatriation from Morocco among other things and Armando throws his wife Megan out of a Cessna. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.yahoo.com/wealthy-flock-private-jets-pandemic-spreads-airlines-tank-041325401.html?guccounter=1 2. https://simpleflying.com/delta-lax-hangar-foam-discharge/?utm_source=pop 3. https://www.aviationpros.com/engines-components/aircraft-airframe-accessories/interiors/press-release/21130472/molon-labe-seating-new-airline-seat-design-will-allow-disabled-passengers-to-fly-in-their-own-wheelchairs 4. https://in.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-italy-alitalia/update-1-alitalia-to-relaunch-with-much-smaller-fleet-sources-idINL8N2BG797 5. https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/26/822031112/tougher-id-requirements-for-domestic-flights-postponed-to-2021?t=1585474043096 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/02/28/jal-to-serve-plant-based-beyond-meat-on-select-flights/ 7. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/an-225-returns-to-flight-after-modernisation/137555.article 8. https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-will-use-air-traffic-data-to-populate-the-simulation/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/ana-new-lounges-haneda/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcemag.com/acc-to-award-red-air-contracts-for-six-bases/ 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/22/russian-military-launches-humanitarian-air-bridge-sending-il-76-airlifters-to-help-italy-fight-covid-19/ 3. https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FAA-says-no-passengers-on-Collings-Foundations-15157635.php 4. https://theaviationist.com/2020/03/26/here-are-some-great-aviation-book-recommendations-for-the-covid-19-quarantine/
Mar 22, 2020 • 2h 30min
Episode 310 - Let the Drinking Commence
Join a full compliment of hosts for a trawl through this week's aviation news stories. In today's programme there's good news as Cathay Pacific start adding flights to the UK, there's bad news as the UK's Chancellor INCREASES Air Passenger Duty and there's good news as Easyjet release their winter schedule. In the military NASA Is Building Its Supersonic X-Plane Out of Old Warbirds and two Futuristic looking Aircraft Will Compete to Replace the Army's Black Hawk. Nev shares with us his return flight to Newcastle as Nev's Passenger Experience returns; he also takes a turn in an A320 Simulator in Cambridge. We're looking for positive news stories to all keep us going so if you come across one, please send it to us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/03/16/cathay-pacific-are-now-adding-flights-to-ukus-as-hong-kong-has-coronavirus-under-control/#28c0cea240ff 2. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6642708806054875137-vN0S/ 3. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/03/budget-2020-air-passenger-duty-increased-despite-coronavirus-hitting-airlines/ 4. https://simpleflying.com/what-planes-will-replace-american-airlines-retired-boeing-767s/ 5. https://www.acropolis-aviation.com/acropolis-aviation-welcomes-its-brand-new-airbus-acj320neo/ 6. https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/03/18/easyjet-launch-winter-schedule-early-to-allow-people-to-change-their-flights-to-a-much-later-date/amp/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/air-tahiti-nui-longest-flight/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/flying-on-a-787-soon-install-your-own-stained-glass-window/ 9. https://www.facebook.com/dlcoastguard/posts/3007908625919803 10. https://simpleflying.com/australia-a319-antarctica-rescue-mission/?utm_source=pop 11. https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/03/17/despite-covid-19-jal-prepares-olympic-flame-transfer-with-special-livery/ 12. https://www.spotterguide.net/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/03/19/fighter-accidents-rose-in-2019-despite-overall-decline-in-mishap-rates/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/03/17/these-2-futuristic-aircraft-will-compete-replace-armys-black-hawk.html/amp 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31227310/air-crane-matrix-helicopter/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31674235/nasa-x-59-boneyard/

Mar 18, 2020 • 2h 19min
Captain John Hutchinson
Captain Nick talks to Captain John Hutchinson. John was a pilot for the RAF and later in his commercial career flew such iconic aircraft as the 707, 747, VC-10 and of course the beautiful Concorde. We learn about growing up in India, learning to fly and instructing in the RAF. He talks about his time with Vampires, Shackletons his time in RAF Syerston and indeed other RAF bases around the country. In his commercial career John talks about his time learning to be a navigator. There's an amazing recount of BOAC Flight 712 an accident that occurred in Heathrow in 1968. He goes on to talk about flying the 747 and the VC-10 and what becoming a captain was like in his time in the airlines. The culmination of John's illustrious flying career was flying as a captain in the world famous Concorde. John tells stories about Concorde operations, opportunities that his position afforded him and various situations that you may not have known about that involve the incredible aircraft. Captains John and Nick have a frank discussion about Air France Flight 4590. They talk about how the crash affected the Concorde programme and the implications of the crash on the aviation world. John shares his views on the tragic accident which haven't always been popular with media in the past. There's also some commentary on the last days of the Concorde's flying life and how the aircraft has many wonderful tributes and museums that the public can now go to visit. What a wonderful career John has had and we thank him immensely for his time. Thanks to Captain Nick and of course Nev for making this a very special interview and a must watch for any aviation enthusiast! John Hutchinson has a wonderful book that details much of his life and career. Search: 'The Wind Beneath My Wings: John Hutchinson Concorde Pilots' ISBN-10: 1909869708 Thistle Publishing

Mar 15, 2020 • 2h 9min
Episode 309 - Plain Talking Medical Podcast
Join Carlos, Matt, Captain Nick and Captain Al for this week's busy show. On today's show we learn that everyone's favourite low cost airline is still committed to Chinese built aircraft, the bleak story of the 737 MAX continues and could there be more sad news on the horizon as a troubled budget carrier struggles to make ends meet? Matt talks to Jenny about what it's like living in Rome as COVID-19 restricts their movements and APGs resident Doctor prescribes some good old fashioned common sense. Finally in the military the Scottish coast is buzzed by 6 fighter jets as an uninvited guest make a visit and are B2 stealth bombers making a return to RAF Fairford? Here are the links for the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/man-caused-pandemonium-on-aer-lingus-flight-with-hoax-coronavirus-claim-1.4201422 2. https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-comac-commitment/ 3. https://www.ifn.news/posts/virgin-atlantic-retires-airbus-a340-earlier-than-planned/ 4. https://samchui.com/2020/03/10/thai-airways-airbus-a330-chops-tail-off-gulfstream-iv/#.Xmye96j7TIU 5. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/03/11/boeing-737-max-cancellations-pile-up-in-bleak-start-to-the-year.html 6. https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/11/norwegian-air-shuttle-crew-were-shut-out-of-hotel-over-cash-fears 7. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/six-arrested-after-easyjet-flight-17906581 8. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6668170/a-true-soul-skywhale-returns-to-canberra/ 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-isle-of-man-51824849 10. https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/ab/edmonton/all-female-air-canada-crew-makes-history-with-flight-from-toronto-to-edmonton 11. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/faa-suspends-ghost-flight-rule-coronavirus MILITARY 1. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/b2-stealth-bombers-returning-raf-3929354 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-51789577 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a31295929/japan-retires-f4-phantom-fighter/ 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-air-force-one-modifications-of-747-8/137197.article

Mar 8, 2020 • 1h 49min
Episode 308 - Here We Drone Again
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (via video) and Matt for this week's programme. On today's show we ask can COVID-19 be blamed for the collapse of the UK's biggest regional carrier? A mechanic is sentenced to 3 years in prison for aircraft tampering and there's big delays at Frankfurt due to a drone incident. In the military the Air Forces Top General has bad news for the KC46 programme and a UAV manufacturer wants to give aerial tankers their own missile-laden drones. We'd love to hear from you! Why not send us a voice / video note via WhatsApp using +447572249166 or send an email to podcast@planetalkinguk. Come and join in on the conversation! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51746564 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ryanair-chief-leaves-door-open-to-airbus-order/137065.article 3. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-first-taxi-test/ 4. https://airlinerwatch.com/air-canada-express-crj900-makes-emergency-landing-in-san-francisco/ 5. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article240876846.html 6. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/frankfurt-airport-delays-drone-flights-cancelled-a4375886.html 7. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/11079350/passenger-recline-seat-laptop-destroyed-delta/amp/ 8. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-to-hire-more-workers-for-737-max-lines/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/damaged-emirates-airbus-a380-flies-again/amp/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/final-airbus-a330-300-delivered/ 11. https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2020/02/29/singapore-airlines-chief-senior-staff-take-pay-cut-as-air-travel-demand-drops.html?fbclid=IwAR0pnfAq0H0lx-4dRV5VhCibIz1FmhwZHZXsj-0aLDQO7R4DmYHRD2_CeWc 12. https://airlines.iata.org/news/coronavirus-outbreak-set-to-cost-airlines-30bn-in-revenue MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/03/02/report-gen-brown-head-of-pacific-air-forces-tapped-to-become-chief-of-staff/?utm_expid=.jFR93cgdTFyMrWXdYEtvgA.1&utm_referrer=#jwvideo 2. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32401/general-atomics-wants-to-give-aerial-tankers-their-own-missile-laden-loyal-wingmen-drones 3. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/tunisian-at-6c-aircraft-purchase-approved/ 4. https://www.airforcemag.com/goldfein-usaf-wont-use-kc-46-unless-it-has-to/


