Plane Talking UK Podcast

It's our Christmas Extravaganza for 2019 and it's fair to say that if you are easily offended, you may want to look away now. Join Carlos, Nev, Micah, Mila, Captain Nick, Paul P and Captain Al for this annual trawl of all things festive. Armando joins us for a bit whilst on lunch break at Ground School and TV Superstar Captain Jeff dials in for a bit before heading out Atlanta bound. Micah brings us his Christmas message for this year, Brian Coleman shares with us his review of 2019, Chris Griggs gets all festive whilst in-flight and Captain Nick offers everyone some help with PTUK's Christmas Quiz. Don't forget that if you'd like to join us for our 300th episode in London, all you need do is send us a quick email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118173062/us-airline-rewards-ugly-christmas-jerseys 2. https://thepointsguy.com/news/westjet-christmas-videos-2019/ 3. https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/christmas-travel/airlines-for-america-expects-47-million-travelers-holiday-season 4. https://www.timeoutdubai.com/christmas/425945-dubai-airline-emirates-to-serve-500000-christmas-meals 5. https://people.com/travel/airport-workers-make-christmas-tree-entirely-out-of-items-confiscated-by-security/ 6. https://wset.com/news/nation-world/man-transports-84-pounds-of-pot-from-seattle-to-texas-airport-disguised-as-christmas-gifts 7. https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2019/12/17/weather-looks-great-boeings-starliner-launch-cape-canaveral-florida/2674110001/ 8. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/18106557.pjs-nightclub-holds-free-christmas-party-ex-thomas-cook-employees/

Join Carlos and Matt for today's episode. In this week's programme we learn that one low cost airline plans to start services to Abu Dhabi, one Canadian carrier celebrates their first flight in their new A220 and an American ultra low cost company suffer a serious maintenance mishap. In the military we're talking lazer guided refuelling booms and there's sad news over a missing plane in Antarctica. Armando joins us to update us on how his training for his new job is going. Don't forget to get in touch if you'd like to join us for our 300th Episode at London's Heathrow Airport in the Marriot's Rennaissance Hotel on Saturday 11th January, you need to get in touch on email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We hope to see you all there. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/update-new-low-cost-airline-wizz-air-abu-dhabi-launched-1.1576143316487 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10497308/airline-compensation-claims-tips-tricks/ 3. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3041332/hong-kongs-flagship-airline-cathay-pacific-unveils-energy 4. https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-removed-lightning-strike-safety-feature-787-dreamliner-faa-report-2019-12?r=US&IR=T 5. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-747-replacement/ 6. https://thepointsguy.com/news/air-canada-first-airbus-a220-maiden-flight/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/air-malta-us-a321xlr/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/spirit-a319-maintenance-mishap/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/pia-a320-new-bug-paintjob/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-airbus-a380-bar/ 11. https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2019/12/10/sas-reveals-their-first-airbus-a350-interior/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ryanair-passengers-will-not-know-if-737-max-is-due-to-operate-flight/135733.article MILITARY 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/09/world/americas/chile-plane-antarctica-missing.html 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/boeing-looks-at-laser-range-finder-for-kc-46a-refuelling-boom/135692.article

Join a reduced crew of Carlos and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode Airforce One causes chaos for everyone's favourite low cost airline at Stansted, there is pressure from Boeing over the continued MAX delays and we look at a prototype folding seat design. In the military the US Air Force begins it's search for a new airborn command/control/communication centre and a new F35 simulator allows you to talk with fellow Sim-Mates. Details on how you can join us for our special 300th episode are announced and Carlos and Nev take a look at Emirates First Class options at the Dubai Air Show. Get in touch with the show and to register your interest in joining us for our 300th episode on Saturday 11th January 2020 simply email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/ba-named-airline-of-the-year.html 2. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/trump-disrupts-plane-travel-ryanair-nato-summit 3. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-says-approval-delays-to-risk-737-max-production/ 4. https://www.foodandwine.com/news/air-new-zealand-edible-coffee-cups 5. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-20000-orders/ 6. https://www.scarymommy.com/dad-flight-attendant-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR1bZlrsXWhoY30UmD3B3qaY7BbkRZPoSZ1U7ohWMqH4ZY4YdsrcOxzkn0Y 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/12/06/new-folding-airline-seat-design-unveiled-by-uk-firm/ 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2019/12/04/united-airlines-to-buy-50-ultra-long-range-airbus-a321xlr-aircraft-in-estimated-6-billion-deal/#71d10981624a 9. https://generalaviationnews.com/2019/11/14/new-three-year-program-designed-to-alleviate-pilot-shortage/?fbclid=IwAR0u6r2m_oK4Sa1l4v2nWRI1h9391mlu7C-bfJRTpHIJ3FiWdtIWw_vK8gg 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-france-tests-autonomous-baggage-tractor-at-toulo-462705/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sia-cargo-747-freighter-involved-in-engine-pod-strik-462642/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/china-airlines-picks-pw-to-power-a321neos-462701/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-searches-for-boeing-e-4b-aerial-command-center-462719/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/12/04/air-force-f-35-simulator-will-let-pilots-fly-formation-talk-other-aircraft.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spain-picks-pc-21-as-c-101-trainer-successor-462682/

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for today's programme. In this week's episode there's a ground collision Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, a Leeds based airline is named best UK short haul airline and your route through the airport could be getting much faster thanks to biometrics. In the Military the US Air Force are picking up some new light attack aircraft and Rolls Royce sign a $1.2Bn engine maintenance contract with the Marine Corps. In our latest interview from the Dubai Air Show, Nev talks to Jim Speich from Pratt & Whitney. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/ethiopian-a350-turkish-a330-collision/ 2.https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/crime/pair-accused-shining-laser-pens-ryanair-flights-and-police-helicopter-1326430 3. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/worlds-shortest-flight-british-airways-3583305 4. https://www.hmgaerospace.com/news/lara/jet2-com-named-best-short-haul-airline-in-british-travel-awards/ 5. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qatar-airways-celebrates-10-years-serving-australia/ 6. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-a350-damaged-in-paint-shop/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-part-falls-toulouse/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-100th-a220/ 9. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/airbus-jets-flying-close-reduce-fuel-costs 10. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cefd7f5&opt=0 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sita-upbeat-airport-biometric-solutions-will-take-o-462528/ 12. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/11/27/the-2020-list-of-the-worlds-best-airlines-is-out-now/#35cc0f916e3d MILITARY 1. https://taskandpurpose.com/air-force-light-attack-aircraft-a29-at6-contracts 2. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29834199/worlds-largest-fighter-jet-collection/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/private-aerial-refueller-omega-buys-kdc-10-tankers-462520/ 4. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/r-r-scores-12b-contract-for-us-v-22-engine-mainten-462578/

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's programme. In this week's show we learn the exciting news that one Middle-Eastern carrier are joining the 'Premium Economy' trend, the UK's legacy carrier announces the launch of their new 787-10 from February 2020, one Turkish airline gives Boeing a huge confidence boost as they increase their orders for the MAX and the Dubai airshow closes boasting deals in excess of $54.5b. In the military we learn the retired F-117 Nighthawk will debut on static display at the Reagan Defense Forum and we discover in Dubai the Lockheed Martin LM-100J gets it's FAA type certificate. Carlos and Nev share with us the first interview from their trip to Dubai with Jason from Rolls Royce. Get in touch with the show by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-premium-economy-excitement/ 2. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/11/20/british-airways-to-fly-first-b787-10-from-february-2020/ 3. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/18/turkish-airline-gives-boeing-737-max-vote-of-confidence-with-bigger-order.html 4. https://www.traveller.com.au/budget-airline-wedding-couple-gets-married-on-jetstar-flight-h1ju7r 5. https://www.businessinsider.com/737-max-crisis-emirates-boeing-777x-through-hell-before-passengers-2019-11?r=US&IR=T 6. https://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/dubai-airshow-closes-with-54-5bn-in-deals-as-airbus-leads-boeing-1.940850 7. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-beats-worlds-most-popular-plane-a320-737-2019-11?r=US&IR=T 8. https://finance-commerce.com/2019/11/boeings-humans-step-in-after-robots-fumble/ 9. https://www.insider.com/photos-inside-united-airlines-star-wars-boeing-737-plane-2019-11 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/india-fake-lufthansa-pilot-arrest/index.html 11. https://wwmt.com/news/local/united-airlines-debuts-first-of-its-kind-aircraft-in-west-michigan 12. https://weather.com/travel/news/2019-11-21-10-most-weather-delayed-major-us-airports MILITARY 1. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/11/01/air-force-academy-airfield-named-in-honor-of-tuskegee-airmen-commander-who-later-became-a-general/?fbclid=IwAR2VlviSztPFkJDVg33kag_HMdgD7rp8yPVpHEx-S2rNECQT4wVeLagHZ9g 2. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/retired-f-117-nighthawk-to-be-debuted-on-static-display-at-reagan-defense-forum.html 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-lockheed-martin-lm-100j-gets-faa-type-certifi-462288/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. Today we learn about one airline boss who wants to cut carbon emissions by scrapping Business Class, everyone's favourite low cost carrier is named the UK's filthiest and it's a rather lackluster response to one US carrier's new livery. In the military this week Armando and Nick talk about Remembrance / Veteran's day. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : 1. https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/airline-boss-calls-for-business-class-to-be-scrapped-to-cut-carbon-emissions-1-5046144 2. https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/09/ryanair-named-uks-filthiest-airline-new-survey-11072152/ 3. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7680267/Outraged-film-producer-slams-British-Airways-finding-4-700-premium-economy-seat-stained.html 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/qantas-airlines-stretch-zones-london-new-york-19-hour-flights 5. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12285463 6. https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/travel/article/Stuck-with-an-annoying-airline-seatmate-Here-s-14834204.php 7. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/emirates-tim-clark-slams-airlines-poor-use-a380/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/luxurious-airline-cabins/ 9. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/11/11/hawaiian-airlines-surprises-passengers-with-90000-miles-to-mark-90th-anniversary/ 10. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-unveils-first-wide-body-with-its-new-blue-swoop/ 11. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/cessna-pilot-forced-make-emergency-3538615 12. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/plane-landing-gear-flames-fire-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh-ukraine-a9202386.html

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt BF, Will and Matt S for this week's programme. In today's show we learn about one German airline's strike woes, issues for one low cost carrier fleet of aircraft are 'rubbished' and one Spanish crew apologises for using the wrong squawk code triggering a serious incident at Schiphol airport. We talk to Will and Matt BF about their recent flying experiences. There was also an incredible surprise for Matt S at the end of the show! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.npr.org/2019/11/07/777251978/german-airline-lufthansa-grounds-1-300-flights-as-flight-attendants-strike?t=1573218263087 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-737-pickle-fork-wings-fuselage-safety-ryanair-a9187236.html 3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/11/04/british-airways-owner-iag-buys-air-europa-for-1-billion/#65b1ab6064e1 4. https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/spicejet-india-apologizes-after-cracked-airplane-window-fixed-with-tape 5. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/airline-apologizes-after-false-hijack-alarm-causes-dozens-of-flight-delays/ar-BBWq2Jc 6. https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=249641 7. https://www.travelandleisure.com/flight-deals/wow-play-airline-iceland 8. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/air-guilin-pilot-banned-passenger-cockpit 9. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/air-france-ceo-slams-obsolete-problem-prone-a380/ 10. https://www.rt.com/russia/472877-overweight-cat-denied-boarding-plane/ 11. https://www.yourmoney.com/household-bills/thomas-cooks-airport-slots-sold-to-easyjet/ 12. https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-airline-cabin-crew-2019/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode there is some good news for a troubled US Air frame manufacturer get their engines back, there's exciting opportunities for some lucky candidates thanks to a UK carrier and one UAE airline boast record breaking deliveries of the A321. In the military the US Defence agree to deploy more than 50 F35's to Europe to deter Russia and Russia's BlackJack Bombers arrive at WaterKloof Air Base. There's a great new documentary we mentioned that's available on YouTube; the link to that channel is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA2Gp48UmsE. Get in touch with the show on WhatsApp with +447572249166, by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/boeing-777x-gets-engines-back-first-flight/ 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-hires-company-in-jordan-to-carry-out-aircraft-maintenance-1.4058269 3. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/british-airways-fund-flying-lessons-20706947 4. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/24/airbus-to-sell-100-jet-planes-to-us-carrier-spirit-airlines.html 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-finally-lifts-flights-ban-to-sharm-el-sheikh-461681/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-40-deliveries/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320-bridge-china/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/tap-air-portugal-set-to-retire-final-airbus-a340s-sooner-than-you-think/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/thai-777-engine-failure-spurs-emergency-checks-order-461765/ 10. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/jet2-new-york-newcastle-airport-17139265 11. https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2019/10/23/boeing-to-cut-787-dreamliner-production-in-2020.html 12. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/24/orlando-international-has-the-longest-us-customs-wait-time-of-any-airport-in-the-us MILITARY 1. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2019-10-23-russias-blackjack-bombers-arrive-at-waterkloof-air-base/ 2. https://www.foxnews.com/tech/pentagon-will-send-more-than-50-f-35s-to-europe-to-deter-russia 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/kai-stays-focused-on-fa-50-despite-t-x-setback-461667/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas-20-hour-flight-sydney/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/10/15/southwest-evacuates-flight-chicago-after-tires-blow-out/3983589002/ 5. https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/business-military/swiss-airlines-grounds-a220-fleet/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-767x-which-airlines/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-california-jet/ 8. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-new-applicants-2020/ 9. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/rolls-royce-boeing-747-testbed-seattle/index.html 10. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-hand-luggage-airport-security-17097336 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/titan-picks-a330-200-to-replace-ageing-767-461537/ 12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/worlds-cleanest-airline-cabins-announced-20576115 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29271270/2018-marines-collision-report/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/09/09/report-says-boeing-saab-t-x-trainer-would-make-an-ideal-light-fighter/ 3. http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/October%202019/The-Royal-Air-Force-Adopts-the-RCO-Expects-Healthy-Competition-in-Future-Aircraft.aspx 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7568983/F-35-Lightning-jets-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-operational-trials.html

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we learn about the official announcement of Flybe's name change, there are some serious concerns about security with one of the low cost airline's flights and a Swiss carrier grounds their A220 fleet. In the military we talk about about Air-to-Air refuelling Booms, operational trials begin onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and Boeing says the TX Trainer would make an ideal light fighter. Chris Griggs shares with us his recent experience aboard an A220 from Gatwick. Why not make your own Passenger Experience; who knows you may even find it on next week's show! Get in touch on email by using podcast@planetalkinguk.com, by WhatsApp on +447572249166 or by searching social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50066255 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10146044/ryanair-chaos-passengers-missed-flight-lisbon/ 3. https://time.com/5702642/qantas-20-hour-flight-sydney/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/10/15/southwest-evacuates-flight-chicago-after-tires-blow-out/3983589002/ 5. https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/business-military/swiss-airlines-grounds-a220-fleet/ 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-767x-which-airlines/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-california-jet/ 8. http://www.deeside.com/airbus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-new-applicants-2020/ 9. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/rolls-royce-boeing-747-testbed-seattle/index.html 10. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-hand-luggage-airport-security-17097336 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/titan-picks-a330-200-to-replace-ageing-767-461537/ 12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/worlds-cleanest-airline-cabins-announced-20576115 MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29271270/2018-marines-collision-report/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/09/09/report-says-boeing-saab-t-x-trainer-would-make-an-ideal-light-fighter/ 3. http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/October%202019/The-Royal-Air-Force-Adopts-the-RCO-Expects-Healthy-Competition-in-Future-Aircraft.aspx 4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7568983/F-35-Lightning-jets-HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-operational-trials.html