Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. On today's show we discover that a date has been set for the return of the MAX into US airspace, one idiot glues himself to the top of an aircraft at London City Airport and one EU Airframe is celebrating their 1000th A320 NEO deliveries. In the military there is some amazing footage of a C17 being put through it's paces over an Australian City and test flights for the Navy's new drone get under way. Nev shares with us his recent flight on the Fokker to Antwerp. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/9/20906957/american-airlines-boeing-737-max-resume-flights 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/10081782/ryanair-seat-sale-cheap-flights/ 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/10/extinction-rebellion-launch-hong-kong-style-occupation-london/ 4. https://www.ladbible.com/news/news-pilot-and-passenger-rescued-after-flying-plane-into-ski-lift-20191009?fbclid=IwAR0svieC1XPcJYYrZk8cCDL-znHo40n6S5CxuQSAppK7p2C3J4unqIkkbGc 5. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/why-airline-seatback-screens-are-endangered-species 6. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2019/10/06/the-2019-list-of-the-most-dangerous-airlines-in-the-world/#22de749c4f18 7. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/belgiums-newest-airline-air-antwerp-joins-era 8. https://airlinerwatch.com/an-124-flies-to/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-airbus-reaches-1000-a320neo-deliveries-461404/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a380-operators-told-to-check-for-trailing-edge-crack-461364/ 11. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cdc777b&opt=0 12. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/you-can-take-a-virtual-3d-tour-inside-the-worlds-densest-airbus-a350/ MILITARY 1. https://theaviationist.com/2019/10/06/us-navy-f-a-18c-hornet-performs-final-active-duty-flight/ VIDEO - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=523641265063668 2. https://www.businessinsider.com/cockpit-video-c17-globemaster-flying-by-brisbane-australia-skyscrapers-2019-9 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/argentina-to-retrofit-aging-ia-58-pucar-into-fenix-461372/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29151602/navy-carrier-based-drone/

Join Carlos, Armando, Mila and Matt for today's show. In this episode we learn that passengers on one low cost carrier had to pay for water despite many hours of delay, ground handlers are celebrated after a runaway catering truck almost collides with a regional jet and booking fees are reduced by everyone's favourite Luton based airline. In the military we pay our respects to the B17 crew after the awful crash and a C5 is converted into a flying hospital. We play out our last interview from Biggin Hill as Carlos has a chat with the guys in the Heritage Hangar. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166.

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Armando (briefly) and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we talk to Al about the sad demise of one of the oldest UK travel firms, an experiment begins on biometric boarding with a UAE carrier and a US air frame manufacturer finally gets a bit of good news. Armando shares with us the final part of his chat with the coolest man at the Reno Air Races - George Catalano. Our penultimate interview from Biggin Hill 2019 is with Steven Inch from the RAF Toccano Display Team. Please share with us your thoughts and love of aviation by getting in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49836562 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1182278/flights-hand-luggage-hack-ryanair-jet2-budget-airline-latest 3. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-7506843/British-Airways-owner-eyeing-Thomas-Cooks-former-plane-slots-Gatwick-airport.html 4. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-seat-map-scli-intl/index.html 5. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/09/26/united-airlines-passenger-stuck-in-bathroom-mid-flight/3772806002/ 6. http://www.startribune.com/slovenian-airline-given-a-week-to-sort-out-financial-woes/561335182/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-us-bound-biometric-boarding/ 8. https://www.businessinsider.com/jetblue-a321neo-photos-photos-new-jet-and-cabin-seats-2019-9?r=US&IR=T 9. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10008269/passengers-evacuated-boeing-russia/ 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/09/26/air-new-zealand-finalises-order-for-eight-boeing-787-10-dreamliners/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-transatlantic-flights/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/vaso-assembles-first-il-96-400m-fuselage-461084/

At long last the gang are all back together - Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that the in-flight water isn't necessarily fit for purpose, a Luton based low cost carrier are a tad careless with a customer's suitcase and it appears that edible packaging is now actually a thing. In the military there are fresh orders for Sikorsky from the United States Air Force and there's a very heartwarming story of a D-Day veteran who vows to still be parachute jumping when he's 100 years old. Armando chats to James Stringer during his visit to the Reno Air Races. The link to James's YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASPdczHTa-DstEWaqHOLSQ. We love to hear from you so if you have any comments or suggestions in how we can improve the show, get in touch by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/easyjet-passenger-furious-after-airline-20097286 2. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-ethiopia-airplane-ryanair/ryanair-expects-to-be-flying-boeing-737-max-by-february-march-2020-idUKKBN1W418X 3. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-india-crew/ 4. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/vietnam-airlines-crew-fail-lower-787-landing-gear/ 5. https://www.cbs58.com/news/what-s-in-your-airline-s-water-new-study-ranks-water-quality 6. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/17/plastic-free-edible-flight-meal-trays-designed-reduce-airline/ 7. https://www.dmarge.com/2019/09/uncomfortable-truth-british-airways-airbus-a320neo.html 8. https://www.theceomagazine.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/virgin-galactic-space-tourism/ 9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tower-intervened-to-stop-transavia-737-taxiway-take-460918/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beijing-daxing-international-airport-opens/index.html 11. https://simpleflying.com/dubai-airport-airside-taxis/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-projected-fleet-demand/ MILITARY 1. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a29108820/air-force-jet-tuskegee-airmen/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-to-order-10-sikorsky-combat-rescue-helicopters-460945/ 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/20234/darpa-will-reel-in-its-gremlins-drones-and-pluck-them-out-of-the-sky-like-flying-fish 4. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/09/19/at-98-d-day-vet-jumps-again-with-eyes-on-the-big-100/

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's programme. In today's show we learn that Europe's aviation governing body decide to make their own decisions about when the MAX should return to service, the UK's legacy carrier continues it's battle with their pilots as the fallout from a recent round of strikes continue and one low cost US carrier loses it's court battle over hidden bag fees. In the military we find Leonardo are to support the RAF with future counter drone technologies and there's a rare site in Flintshire as the Osprey pays a flying visit. Armando sends his apologies from the Reno Air Races and we learn things weren't all that smooth for Carlos when he returned to the UK from Malta. We'd love to hear from you if you've had any experiences during the recent BA strike action, maybe you're a pilot who's been involved; we've all heard BA's side of the story but we're keen to YOUR story. Get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we covered this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/subpoenaed-boeing-documents-fifth-amendment-2019-9 2. https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-pilots-lose-flight-benefits/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49681088 4. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-05/aviation-ceos-warn-of-europe-u-s-split-on-boeing-737-max-return 5. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/british-airways-strike-fare-hikes/index.html 6. https://airlinegeeks.com/2019/09/12/hidden-bag-fees-bring-spirit-to-court/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/sas-livery-reveal-september/ 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/09/12/the-coolest-airline-souvenirs-and-how-you-can-get-them/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-retirement-when/ 10. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-trials-connected-experience-internet-of-things-platform-2019-9?r=US&IR=T MILITARY 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/leonardo-to-support-raf-with-future-counter-drone-technology-programme/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2019/09/11/air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel/ 3. http://www.deeside.com/rare-sight-in-flintshire-as-two-us-military-osprey-aircraft-pay-a-flying-visit/

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this episode. In today's show, we learn about a worrying statistic in the rise of drunk passengers onboard, we say goodbye to a french airline none of us have heard of and one of the low cost carrier's passengers takes the Captain's seat to save the day. In the military the Air Combat Command Airmen are responding to the danger presented by Hurricane Dorian and Canada's options for a new fighter have narrowed to just three. Carlos talks to Joshua and Alan from The EFG Flight School, there's a welcome return of Nev's Passenger Experience as he talks us through is flight on Finnair's A350-900 and Dr Steph chats with Liz Piper about their recent visit to an air show in Toronto. As always we welcome your feedback - Get in touch with us by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-450-airline-passengers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-being-drunk-in-two-years-11800872 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9859747/ryanair-passengers-locked-in-edinburgh-airport/ 3. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/427279-british-airways-debuts-upgraded-a350-on-competitive-dubai-london-route 4. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190903/french-airline-goes-bust-after-multi-million-euro-losses 5. https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/23894-boeing-777-klm-order 6. https://samchui.com/2019/09/05/airbus-a330-and-boeing-777-collide-on-ground-in-moscow/#.XXEitsrTWhA 7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49547179 8. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-more-a380s/ 9. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-flight-manchester-airport-departures-3285930 10. https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/17883732.airport-trials-new-quiet-terminal/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/low-cost-go-fleet/ MILITARY 1. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1952140/acc-maintains-readiness-through-hurricane-preparation/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/field-shrinks-further-for-canada-fighter-contest-460654/ 3. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/b-29-doc-to-embark-on-west-coast-tour-with-first-stops-in-albuquerque-and-phoenix.html

Join Carlos, Armando and Nev for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one American carrier decides to move their grounded MAX jets to Arizona, the ban on MacBook Pro laptops is extendend and a Gatwick bound A320 is forced to evade a drone. In the military we pay our respects to Pilot Cmdte. Paco Marin and Boeing celebrate the award of just under $1bn for 27 wing replacements on the Thunderbolt. We share with you our first interview from the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight where Carlos talks to Tony de Bruyn from the Bronco Demo Team. Please feel free to share with us any comments or suggestions you have on the show. Get in touch via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/28/united-to-move-its-grounded-737-max-jets-to-arizona.html https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-10/ http://avherald.com/h?article=4cc111cc&opt=0 https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airasia-group-orders-more-a330neos-and-a321xlrs-460579/ https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/airlines-ban-macbook-pro-flights-faulty-battery https://skift.com/2019/08/22/qantas-to-test-how-the-human-body-withstands-the-worlds-longest-flight/ https://simpleflying.com/spirit-whatsapp-flight-bookings/ https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-first-class-update/ https://simpleflying.com/jal-new-saftey-video/ https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/08/gatwick-bound-airbus-a320-forced-to-evade-drone/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/inside-boeing-factory-build-dreamliner-19039483 https://www.flyingmag.com/captain-al-haynes-heads-west/ MILITARY 1. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/former-patrulla-aguila-solo-dies-in-tragic-casa-c-101-accident/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-awarded-nearly-1bn-for-more-a-10-wing-replac-460438/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28834443/su-47-berkut/

Join Carlos, Armando, Ben Jones and Matt for this week's programme. In this show we find out more about the various strikes taking place at the moment, our legacy carrier invests heavily in some new mobile equipment and Southend welcome another low cost carrier to their family. In the military there is some fascinating robotic pilot experiments and there's some great footage and the Red Arrows join the Thuderbirds for an aerial parade. We chat to Ben about his Cub and Grant McHerron shares with us his A380 experiences. We welcome your feedback with any suggestions with how we can improve our show so please get in touch with us via social media by searching for PlaneTalkingUK or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/cheap-flights/virgin-atlantics-a350-flights-temptingly-18982635 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1168889/ryanair-strike-updates-Ryan-air-flights-severe-damage-pilots-business-flight-brexit-news-n 3. https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/apple/149049-british-airways-just-bought-15-000-iphone-xr-models-for-flights 4. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/plane-flight-evelop-airline-madrid-turbulence-mauritius--11829580 5. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/20/boeing-hiring-hundreds-of-workers-to-maintain-parked-737-max-planes.html 6. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777x-engine-recall-antonov/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-a330-neo-tour/ 8. https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-london-southend/ 9. https://simpleflying.com/scoot-biz-premium-rebrand/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/delta-boeing-757-retirement/ 11. https://www.flyingmag.com/dale-earnhardt-jr-crash-ntsb-details/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/field-landing-ural-a321-to-be-cut-up-and-removed-460432/ MILITARY 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/video-afrls-robotic-pilot-flies-cessna-for-2-hours-460333/ 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/17/rafs-red-arrows-demonstration-team-buzz-new-york-city.html 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28625774/f-35-too-loud/ 4. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28750929/buy-a-fighter-jet/

Join Carlos (yes, he's back!), Nev, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we find all about the Russian 'Miracle in the Cornfield', moronic passengers are at it again thanks to the booze and we learn that one Norwegian carrier has decided to end their transatlantic routes. In the Military there a very emotional moment as an american carrier's pilot flies his Vietnam Dad home and there's good news for the C130's as the majority return to service. Carlos takes a trip to Bristol to visit their Aerospace Museum. All the details you need are available via their website - http://aerospacebristol.org/. We want to make sure this show hits the brief with our audience so please get in touch with us via social media by looking for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-49356778/russia-bird-strike-collision-with-gulls-forces-plane-to-land-in-field 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9719165/ryanair-terror-drunk-passenger-grabs-emergency-door-flight-tenerife/ 3. https://thepointsguy.co.uk/guide/ba-first-or-club-suite/ 4. https://www.insideedition.com/man-flies-33-family-members-hawaii-free-using-airline-points-55221 5. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1165687/easyjet-flights-plane-seat-passenger-twitter-photo-latest 6. https://onemileatatime.com/airbus-a350-1000ulr/ 7. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/british-airways-begins-trialling-onboard-vr-headsets-19024 8. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-a350-entry-to-service/ 9. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9690146/norwegian-air-plane-damaged-gatwick-airport/ 10. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/delighted-passenger-gets-own-private-18931293 11. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7351883/Travel-experts-flew-private-Hahn-Air-jet-cost-trip-RYANAIR.html 12. https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/norwegian-air-ends-trans-atlantic-routes-due-to-737-max-grounding MILITARY : 1. https://www.today.com/news/southwest-pilot-flies-home-remains-his-vietnam-pilot-dad-52-t160458 2. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/13/majority-c-130s-return-service-following-wing-crack-inspections.html 3. https://theaviationist.com/2019/08/08/u-s-f-22s-canadian-cf-18s-intercept-russian-tu-95s-inside-alaska-adiz-raf-typhoons-intercept-tu-142s-near-uk-and-estonia/ 4. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9697766/raf-airmen-beards-for-first-time/amp

Join Nev, Armando, Matt and the lovely 'Jenny In Rome' for this episode. In today's show there is further talk of strike action for both a British and Irish carrier, the UK's legacy airline have another embarrassing IT meltdown and security concerns are raised over potential vulnerabilities in on-board flight computers and CCTV systems. Armando chats to the truly inspirational Tammy Jo Shults about her flying career. We love to get your comments and suggestions on how we can improve the show, get in touch with us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on social media using 'PlaneTalkingUK'. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ryanair-pilots-strike-here-dates-16718483 2. https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1565242088468020900/british-airways-warns-passengers-of-knock-on-impact-after-it-glitch.aspx 3. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/07/1898554/0/en/Frontier-Airlines-Operates-America-s-Greenest-Flight.html 4. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cathay-pacific-airline-hong-kong-cctv-cameras-plane-a9039681.html 5. https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-787-code-leak-security-flaws/ 6. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2019/08/video-boeing-unveils-interior-of-777x-aircraft.html 7. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2019/08/07/wont-you-please-buy-a-used-airbus-a380/#63cd8e18261c 8. https://simpleflying.com/vietnam-airlines-final-a330-retirement/ 9. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/the-points-guy-best-worst-us-airports-2019 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-49265955 11. https://people.com/travel/easyjet-is-not-introducing-backless-seats-on-their-flights/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-canada-777-towing-incident-injures-ramp-worker-460136/