Plane Talking UK Podcast

... But not necessarily in the right order. Join Carlos and Nev for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn there is bad news for Heathrow as their expansion plans are thwarted, there's finally some good news for Boeing and there's an impressive new flat bed for one Kiwi carrier. It's our final part with Captain John Hutchinson as he shares with us a signalling mishap out at sea and Armando updates us on the latest news from Reno as he chats to George Catalano. Why not get in touch with us on the show and share your holiday and flight experiences by searching for us on social media using the ID 'PlaneTalkingUK', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via our website - www.planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-27/heathrow-third-runway-faces-further-delays-after-court-setback 2. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/travel/5310770/ryanair-passenger-pays-extra-for-seat-by-a-window-only-to-find-there-isnt-one/ 3. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-affiliate-trans-states-airlines-to-cease-flying/amp/ 4. https://www.postandcourier.com/business/boeing-secures-first-sale-of-the-year-with-japanese-airline/article_2c0d3e62-57e7-11ea-a8aa-6fd7de2d1d50.html 5. https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/easyjet-cancels-flights-sends-workers-21594993 6. https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/malta-airport-embarks-on-radical-transformation-to-meet-passenger-demand/183264 7. https://samchui.com/2020/02/26/air-new-zealand-to-launch-flat-bed-in-economy-class/#.XlgPPKj7RPZ 8. https://simpleflying.com/united-787-central-window-control/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/united-100000-compensation/ 10. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/travel-trivia/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-airline-safety-cards/ar-BB10mYFN?li=BBnb7Kz

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (via video) and Matt for this weeks episode. In today's show we learn that a technical failure triggered more than 100 cancellations at Heathrow, everyone's favourite low cost airline is in trouble with the EU for having an unfair advantage in spain and a New York flight makes an emergency landing at Heathrow resulting in a passenger being detained. In the military, a new unmanned aircraft capable of staying airborne for up to ONE YEAR makes it maiden flight. Also, if you live in Hawaii, your life just got a little better because you have the chance to fly in a P-51 Mustang. And in everyone's favourite series - Captain John Hutchinson talks to Nick about Concorde's radiation levels and dispels a few of those infamous rumours about queue jumping! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/heathrow-airport-british-airways-it-failure-cancelled-delayed-flights-check-in-a9338446.html?amp 2. https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/02/17/eu-widens-investigation-into-ryanair-for-potential-unfair-advantage-in-spain-marketing-deals/amp/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8020163/British-Airways-flight-Florida-makes-emergency-landing-Bermuda-phone-starts-smoking.html 4. https://onemileatatime.com/etihad-a380-crosswind-landing/ 5. https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/heathrow-live-updates-rome-new-17757647.amp 6. https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2020/nintendo-switch-lounges-offer-travelers-gateways-to-adventure-at-us-airports/ 7. https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/virgin-atlantic/six-hours-delay-after-inadvertent-emergency-slide-deployment-boeing-747/amp/ 8. https://cargofacts.com/allposts/business/strategy/atlas-posts-400m-loss-parks-four-converted-747fs/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/mro/fuselage-of-first-airline-a380-recycled-into-identity-tags/136812.article 10. https://www.newsinenglish.no/2020/02/17/commuter-airline-cuts-4000-flights/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/air-france-klm-takes-126m-charge-for-a380-withdrawal/136844.article 12. https://news.sky.com/story/amp/boeing-admits-debris-found-inside-fuel-tanks-of-737-max-planes-is-unacceptable-11937553 MILITARY 1. https://aviationnews.eu/news/2020/02/ground-breaking-solar-powered-unmanned-aircraft-makes-first-flight/ 2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/02/19/vintage-wwii-fighter-plane-to-fly-sightseers-over-hawaii/ 3. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/02/19/nevada-air-national-guard-considered-for-c-130-fleet-replacement/

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this week's show everyone's favourite low cost airline has their luggage policy deemed abusive by the courts, a disruptive passenger is jailed for trying to open a cabin door mid-flight and a US Entrepreneur opens his fifth airline. In the military we explore how the air force evacuates patients from biological hazard areas. Captain John Hutchinson talks to Nick about some of the perks of being a Concorde Pilot and we have some great audio feedback from Nik Codling. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Our WhatsApp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel - You'll get notifications when we go live and you can help shape the conversation of the show by joining us in the chatroom. Go to www.youtube.com and search for Plane Talking UK. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bombardier-financial-results-airbus-c-series-1.5462182 2. https://skift.com/2020/02/10/ryanair-marketing-boss-kenny-jacobs-is-leaving-the-airline/amp/ 3. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/on-valentines-day-first-drink-is-on-southwest-airlines.html 4. https://news.sky.com/story/chloe-haines-jailed-after-attempting-to-open-plane-door-midway-through-stansted-flight-11932256 5. https://www.pesmedia.com/airbus-a380-final-wing-broughton-100220/ 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/captain-perceived-thermals-before-ill-fated-emirates-777-go-around/136601.article 7. https://www.gatechecked.com/air-italy-files-for-bankruptcy-suspending-operations-after-february-25th-2495?utm_content=buffer6e21e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffers 8. https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/companies/virgin-atlantic-renews-heathrow-and-cape-town-flight-after-6-year-absence-42605611 9. https://www.businessinsider.com/breeze-new-airline-david-neeleman-moxy-jetblue-2020-2 10. https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-boeing-757-landing-gear-collapse/ 11. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1239621/Ryanair-hand-luggage-fee-court-ruling-spain-cabin-baggage-latest/amp 12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-51433720 MILITARY 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-air-force-c5m-landed-after-inflight-warning-medical-emergency-2020-2 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/02/10/coronavirus-this-is-how-air-evacuation-of-patients-under-biosafety-containment-works/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30782932/air-force-retire-old-planes/

Join Matt, Armando and Micah for today's programme. In this episode we learn that 3 dead / 180 people hurt as a jet skids off the runway in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi's long-troubled carrier Etihad sells 38 jets for $1b and a struggling Cathay Pacific takes shocking measures to protect it's financial security during the Coronavirus. Captain John Hutchinson reveals that while Concorde is a much loved aircraft now, back in 1975/76 it was considered very much a poisoned chalice for BOAC. We also have listener feedback from James Taylor and Allan Loveday. In the Military US Special Operations plans to buy 75 light attack aircraft for Armed Overwatch and the RAF welcomes first Poseidon to Kinloss base. Get in touch with the show via email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, WhatsApp on +44 757 22 491 66 or search your social media feed for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51384667 2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-03/ryanair-reports-winter-profit-says-max-boost-a-year-away 3. https://news.sky.com/story/aviation-chiefs-commit-to-landing-zero-carbon-plan-11922543 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/hai-heli-expo-2020/erickson-to-demo-s-64-air-crane-flying-autonomously-using-sikorsky-matrix/136433.article 5. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/85845-uks-skybus-to-close-newquay-hangar-from-mid-2q20 6. https://simpleflying.com/miracle-at-35000-feet-baby-boy-born-on-qatar-airways-777/ 7. https://apnews.com/81b12b7a612548a37dd2439651fee27f 8. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-cathay-pacific-idUSKBN1ZZ0TC 9. https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=670101 10. https://www.askthepilot.com/air-travel-and-disease/ 11. https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2020/02/dentist-by-day-pilot-by-night-83-year-old-is-flying-around-the-world-for-a-cause.html 12. https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-reveals-top-10-most-trip-worthy-destinations-for-2020/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-special-operations-plans-to-buy-75-light-attack-aircraft-for-armed-overwatch/136560.article 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-navy-flies-two-ea-18g-growlers-autonomously-third-growler-used-as-controller/136532.article 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/raf-welcomes-first-poseidon-to-kinloss-base/136530.article

Join Nev and Matt for this week's programme. It's part 5 in our fantastic series with John Hutchison and in our final interview from the Dubai Airshow Carlos is on-board with Ethihad latest investment. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-analyzing-video-captures-sound-kobe-bryant-helicopter/story?id=68611059 2. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/ryanair-warns-of-further-jobs-cuts-and-base-closures-due-to-737-max-delay-21054 3. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/clean-seats-aboard-british-airways-assured-only-vip-passengers-1674931 4. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320neo-vs-boeing-737-max-alaska-airlines/ 5. https://www.heraldsun.com/news/nation-world/world/article239672263.html 6. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-skip-a360-and-a370/ 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7943239/The-airline-innovations-shortlisted-2020-Oscars-cabin-awards.html 8. https://www.heraldsun.com/news/nation-world/world/article239672263.html 9. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/closer-ve-ever-optimum-airplane-161211902.html?guccounter=1 10. https://simpleflying.com/the-boeing-777x-successfully-completes-second-test-flight/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/qantas-pug-suspension/ 12. https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/funny-airline-announcements/ MILITARY 1. https://www.newsweek.com/air-force-casualties-afghanistan-crash-identified-department-defense-1484777 2. https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/5483-raaf-welcomes-first-pc-21-trainer-aircraft 3. https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/01/28/us-defense-department-launches-gremlins-drone-from-a-mothership-for-the-first-time/

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn that the biggest airport in East Anglia is denied the expansion it hoped for, the MAX saga rumbles on with further delays expected before it returns to service with new concerns raised over the new SIM time required for pilots, there's a cabin smoke issue for one low cost airline and this week's chart involves the world's busiest cargo airports. It's Part 4 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson and today they turn to John's commercial aviation journey. We also return to the Dubai Airshow to talk Digital Tower tech with Sascha Wirfs from Frequentis. Why not get in touch with the show and send us some feedback - That's what Nik Codling did! Send your comments to us via WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-does-not-expect-boeing-737-max-to-fly-this-summer/ 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/plane-smoke-video-ryanair-stansted-bucharest-cabin-a9297931.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/british-airways-checks-newest-a350-1000-after-tel-aviv-hard-landing/136279.article 4. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200123/airline-norwegian-begins-charging-passengers-extra-for-cabin-baggage 5. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-training/airlines-scour-the-world-for-scarce-737-max-simulators-idUSKBN1ZL0EH 6. https://simpleflying.com/mexico-787-private-jet-raffle/?utm_source=Bibblio 7. https://www.aero-mag.com/airbus-a321-production-toulouse/ 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/landing-erj-ran-over-inconspicuous-dropped-towbar-at-southend/136302.article 9. https://simpleflying.com/malaysia-airlines-bid-summary/ 10. https://onemileatatime.com/united-airlines-window-shade-policy/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantics-most-senior-boeing-747-pilot-retires/ 12. https://www.internationalairportreview.com/article/107921/top-20-busiest-airports-world-cargo/ MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/01/23/montana-air-guard-pilot-killed-in-c-130-crash-fighting-australian-fires/ 2. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/caf-preparing-for-arsenal-of-democracy-flyover-2020.html 3. https://theaviationist.com/2020/01/23/u-s-navy-now-jamming-gps-over-six-states-and-125000-square-miles/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Vinod and Geoff for this week's programme. In today's episode we learn the British government have a lot of questions to answer as they rescue one UK based airline, everyone's favourite low cost company celebrates becoming Europe's biggest airline and an 18 year old becomes Britain's youngest commercial pilot. In the military we learn why combat pilots love the supercharged F15EX so much and the RAF look to launching a fleet of 'Swarming Drones' in april. In part 3 of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson, they talk about his highlights during his military career and we share some vox pops from Heathrow after our 300th episode. You can get in touch with the show by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51117885 2. https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/18159565.british-airways-experience-james-robertson/ 3. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200108-the-106-year-history-of-the-dreaded-economy-airline-seat 4. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-densities/ 5. https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/89136/ryanair-is-now-europes-biggest-airline/ 6. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10740473/uk-teenager-youngest-commercial-airline-pilot/ 7. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/01/15/delta-dumps-fuel-expert-defends-pilots/4476137002/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/the-boeing-777x-to-offer-dreamliner-style-dimmable-windows/ 9. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/16/airbus-releases-photos-of-automatic-take-offs.html 10. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-airbus-a350/ 11. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-airbus-a320-214-takeoff-with-insufficient-thrust-to-meet-regulatory-requirements 12. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7886381/Airline-asks-woman-pregnancy-test-flight-Hong-Kong-island-Saipan.html MILITARY 1. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/super-charged-f-15ex-fighter-why-combat-pilot-loves-it-113631 2. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/raf-swarming-drones/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30502725/china-airborne-laser/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for a very special episode with a whole host of incredible friends of the show. In today's programme we talk about that incident involving the Ukraine, everyone's favourite low cost airline boast their green credentials and an Airbus A380 owner claims receiving over 30 requests a day for their flying beast. In part two of Nick's interview with John Hutchinson they continue to talk about his military career and we announce the winners of the Christmas Competition. Wow, what a weekend that was! Thank you so much to everyone who took time out of their lives to join us in celebrating episode 300. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ba-a319-spoiler-strayed-after-maintenance-lapse/136080.article 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-claims-to-be-greenest-and-cleanest-major-airline-in-europe-1.4132892 3. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12299478 4. https://thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-airlines-makes-big-airbus-order-official/ 5. https://simpleflying.com/qantas-perth-london-fuel-stop/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-belugaxl/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-gets-30-requests-for-its-airbus-a380-every-day/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/delta-binge-button/

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the first live show of a new decade. In today's episode we discover that the luck ran out for one passenger and their superstition, everyone's favourite low cost carrier don't have the response they hoped for with their latest hashtag and an empty A321 does an impressive pirouette at a Canadian airport. In the military, Carlos's Airwolf dream looks like it could become a reality with a new helicopter that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic aircraft and we learn that the new Top Gun film opted for some impressive live action flying over CGI. We return to Dubai with Carlos and Nev for a great chat with Boeing's head of marketing Randy Tinseth and we learn about the new remote tugs at Heathrow's Terminal 5 made by Mototok. If you haven't entered our Christmas competition, there is still time. Send your answers in to podcast@planetalkinguk.com, you'll find the questions on our social media feeds. There are still some spaces left if you'd like to attend our special event at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday 11th January. All you have to do to get on the guest list is send your name in an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We can't believe it's only a week away already! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-passenger-fined-tossing-coins-plane-engine-luck 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10609284/ryanair-christmas-miracle-giveaway-twitter-passengers/ 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1223192/safest-airlines-2020-airline-ratings-british-airways 4. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2019/12/18/sun-country-will-begin-cargo-flights-with-amazon.html 5. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/japan-airlines-offers-50000-free-flights-international-tourists/ 6. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/12/30/the-most-bizarre-services-offered-by-airlines-from-in-flight-massages-to-choosing-seatmates-on-facebook/#3a4f5f541502 7. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/easyjet-passenger-gaping-hole-luggage 8. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-releases-new-video-for-ads-b-adapt-program/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/boeing-clashes-with-faa-over-727-auxiliary-tank-explosion-risk/135973.article 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/passengers-evacuate-airasia-a320-via-slides-carrying-bags/135967.article 11. https://simpleflying.com/air-canada-777-a321-collision/ 12. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/best-airline-liveries/ MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30337382/spy-planes-north-korea-christmas 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30287090/air-force-helicopter-grey-wolf/ 3. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/12/the-f-35-joint-strike-fighters-pretty-good-year/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a30272727/top-gun-maverick-behind-the-scenes/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this end-of-year special. First up we share with you part one of a special series of 'In conversation with' as Nick Anderson chats to John Hutchinson about his incredible aviation career. Back in November Matt spoke to Captain Nick and Armando about their personal memories involving Remembrance and Veterans Day. Then we share with you our favourite segments from 2019 : Armando's choice was from when he and Megan attended Oshkosh and he chatted to Barry and Sandra as they were about to embark on an incredible adventure around the world. Carlos takes us back to Dubai when he spoke to Jason Sutcliffe from Rolls Royce and their plans for the future of engines. We go back to Biggin Hill for Nev's choice and Tony De Bruyn about the Bronco Demo Team. Our favourite feedback from 2019 was sent in to us by Chris Griggs as he give us his review of the Airbus A220. Matt's favourite segment was when he talked to Captain Nick at our Duxford meetup at about this time flying the F4. Our 300th episode is fast approaching and we'd love you to be there. To get yourself on the guest list for this event on Satuday 11th January 2020, simply send an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Happy New Year to you all from everyone who works on the show!