Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Nev, Captain Nick and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we talk about the Boeing 737 Max 8, one German Carrier begins selling off their A380s in favour of 787s and A350s and strong winds in Brussels cause damage to two parked aircraft. As Armando takes the day off to begin his return home he brings us a fascinating interview with Adrian and Alex from the British Aerobatics Academy. Pip brings us part two of his tour round Heathrow's Digital Air Traffic Control Laboratory. Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com to find out when we are live streaming next.

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for today's podcast. In this episode we discover one US carrier grounds 14 of their aircraft due to problems with the overhead bins, everyone's favourite low-cost airline finds itself going viral over their handling of a passenger's auto-correct blunder and one UAE carrier pays tribute to the amazing women in their workforce on International Women's Day. Pilot Pip takes us for an exclusive look round Heathrow's Digital ATC Laboratory. Neil Lanwarne shares with us his recent flight in Lanzarote. Please click on the link below to watch his full video : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k4Ic7NV7iEx4g2Nn0IvmG76PV2s_YDu5 Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and to find out more about us, visit https://www.planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-grounds-aircraft/ 2. https://www.irishpost.com/news/ryanair-passengers-autocorrect-fail-165118 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-british-airways-reveals-landor-747-400-re-456481/ **PICTURES** 4. https://thepilotwifelife.com/united-airlines-presents-flight-3591-widow-with-wings-and-epaulets-leaves-indoc-seat-vacant/ 5. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2019/03/08/airbus-off-to-a-slow-start-in-2019-as.html 6. http://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-carryon-bag-limits-airline-increases-limit-to-14kg-after-passengers-complain-h1c5lx 7. http://www.traveller.com.au/us-pilot-orders-23-pizzas-for-passengers-of-an-air-canada-plane-stranded-on-the-tarmac-h1c5e7 8. http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-upgrade-at-british-airways/ 9. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/march/06/boeing-acquires-foreflight 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/03/08/united-airlines-35-fired-travel-scheme-selling-perks-flight-passes/3102781002/ 11. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-emirates-airline-pays-tribute-to-all-women-in-its-workforce-on-occasion-of-international-womens-day-1.1551956669856 12. https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-airlines-world-oag-2019-3?r=US&IR=T#5-ryanair-16 13. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-air-show-axing-public-weekend-from-2020-456368/

Join Nev, Matt, Armando and Matt for today's episode. This week we discover that one low cost airline wins it's court case battle after strike action, the UK's legacy carrier places a big order for the 777-9 and we talk about about the recent turbulence at Gibraltar and Connecticut. In the military one american air-frame manufacturer unveils it's 'Wingman' Drone and pilot error is blamed in the crash involving an A-29. Matt (from the A320 Podcast) tells Nev about his recent Jet2 experience with his family and the development of their training courses for pilots. Follow us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/video-ntsb-video-shows-atlas-767-debris-field-456126/ 2. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/ryanair-wins-flight-compensation-court-battle-after-strike-disruption-17137 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/british-airways-orders-up-to-42-777-9s-456187/ 4. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/airline-sues-passenger-tossing-coins-in-plane-engine 5. https://www.jet2.com/News/Win_Your_Own_Party_Plane_with_Jet2holidays/ 6. http://www.traveller.com.au/the-worlds-worst-airline-slogans-h1bpv6 7. https://www.phillyvoice.com/delete-instagram-jetblue-contest-airline-free-year-travel/ 8. https://www.iafrica.com/boeing-and-comair-debut-airlines-first-737-max/ 9. http://thedrive.com/news/26687/southwest-airlines-boeing-737-smashes-wing-in-turbulent-vomit-inducing-failed-landing-in-connecticut 10. http://thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26635/heres-what-it-looked-like-inside-the-airbus-that-was-wing-rocking-violently-over-gibraltar 11. https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2019-02-28/flybe-plane-evacuated-at-exeter-airport/ 12. https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/28/abandoned-airport-terminal-is-transformed-into-new-swanky-60s-hotel-8785066/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pilot-error-caused-light-attack-experiment-crash-in-456086/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/avalon/2019/02/27/boeing-unveils-loyal-wingman-drone/ 3. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-military-flight-training-heads-towards-new-heights 4. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/27/f-117-nighthawk-still-out-there-still-flying-clearest-photos-yet/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's show we discuss how one passenger managed to travel using his friend's passport, everyone's favourite low cost airline introduces a costly 'loyalty' scheme and a troubled airline is mulling over two buy-out options to secure it's future. In the Military we're talking about a memorial fly-past in Sheffield and the Civil Air Patrol celebrate their first Graduate from their Cadet Wings Programme. Armando shares with us an incredible flight he took with Jan over the Alps! To find out more about the team, take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com; why not treat yourself to one of our quality tee-shirts while you're there. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/klm-flight-airline-passport-friend-prague-amsterdam-newcastle-airport-security-a8789481.html 2. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/02/ryanair-adds-new-frequent-flyer-scheme-but-at-199-a-year-is-it-worth-it/ 3. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/british-airways-boac-retro-livery-scli-gbr-intl/index.html 4. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/airline-denies-snooping-with-seatback-cameras 5. http://www.cityam.com/273519/us-airline-mesa-leads-last-minute-flybe-rescue-offer-blow 6. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-13/delta-easyjet-said-to-be-in-advanced-talks-for-alitalia-revamp 7. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-flight-gets-canceled-and-some-passengers-end-up-in-brothel/ 8. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/airline-renames-aircraft-after-baby-born-mid-flight 9. https://www.flyingmag.com/boeing-747-arrives-safely-in-hotel-garden 10. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/21/europe/dublin-airport-flights-suspended-drone-intl/index.html 11. https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/18/layer-move-smart-seating-airbus-economy-technology/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-seeks-to-take-on-bmi-regional-crews-455849/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.cap.news/flying-high-texas-cadet-is-first-graduate-of-caps-new-cadet-wings-program/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/12/big-year-for-red-flag/ 3. http://en.aviation-report.com/swiss-government-officially-took-delivery-of-the-pilatus-pc-24/ 4. https://apnews.com/669def4906504b158a2a73f30327e5ce

Join Carlos, Nev, Jake, Stuart, Armando, Mila and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn (literally first hand) about the sudden demise of BMI Regional, more drone disruption is discovered - this time in Dubai and there are further safety concerns involving Lion Air. In the Military there's controversy over the early retirement of the B1 & B2 Bombers and there's an exciting new partnership with Airbus and Dassault to build a sixth generation fighter. We talk to Stuart and Jake about they plan to further their aviation careers. Apologies for some of the sound and visual problems during this episode. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47231504 2. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/16/ryanair-passengers-alter-bookings-free-changes-fees 3. https://www.thisisinsider.com/british-airways-plane-bounce-landing-viral-video-2019-2 4. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c4333e7&opt=0 5. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-max-to-make-debut-at-stansted-455782/ 6. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/schiphol-ground-shunt-damages-klm-747-and-787-455740/ 7. http://fortune.com/2019/02/15/dubai-airport-disrupted-drone/ 8. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2019-02-16/lion-air-plane-skids-off-runway-at-indonesian-airport 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-47241000 10. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-15/airbus-tops-up-beluga-fleet-will-sell-original-white-whales MILITARY : http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/18410/usafs-controversial-new-plan-to-retire-b-2-and-b-1-bombers-early-is-a-good-one https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a26089472/u2-spy-plane-uss-enterprise/ https://www.airway1.com/airbus-and-dassault-announce-partnership-to-develop-sixth-generation-fighter/ http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/paul-g-allen-expedition-discovers-the-sunken-uss-hornet-and-her-aircraft.html

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Special Studio Guest Stephen for today's programme. In this episode an iconic UK carrier is sold because of Brexit related debt, the UK's legacy carrier closes it's dedicated terminal at JFK and it's sad news for the A380 as more orders are cancelled. In Armando's military section the Marine Corps new CH53K is a mess and the US Navy retire the last of their FA18 fleet. We talk to Stephen about his journey to the right seat and there's some great feedback from Jan Hubner about his experiences on the A320 NEO. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/thomas-cook-airline-sale-debt-brexit-losses-profit-peter-fankhauser-a8767126.html 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-prague-madrid-flight-delay-airport-snow-weather-a8765471.html 3. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-terminal-new-york-jfk-close-american-airlines-move-a8766446.html 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47127921 5. https://www.nj.com/news/2019/02/united-airlines-to-squeeze-economy-sections-expand-premium-seats-on-flights.html 6. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/easyjet-reveals-full-extent-of-brexit-preparations-16916 7. http://www.europeancleaningjournal.com/magazine/articles/latest-news/british-airways-cuts-turnaround-times-by-skimping-on-cleaning 8. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qantas-cancels-8-remaining-a380-orders/ 9. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2019/02/06/alaska-airlines-captain-marvel-fly-boeing-737/2787202002/ 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/goair-a320-crew-shut-down-wrong-engine-after-birdstr-455529/ 11. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aer-lingus-plans-hartford-a321lr-launch-455508/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a320-suffered-loss-of-thrust-as-it-entered-mountain-455498/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2019/02/04/the-marine-corps-new-ch-53k-is-a-mess-this-is-why-its-operational-date-could-face-delays/ 2. https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/02/04/new-eagles-increasingly-likely-for-usaf/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-us-navy-retires-last-of-legacy-fa-18-horn-455574/ 4. https://planetalkinguk.com:2096/cpsess1329045968/webmail/paper_lantern/index.html?login=1&post_login=18398713686820

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one all Boeing based low cost carrier takes overall control of an Airbus based fleet, a troubled airline now adopts a zero tolerance approach to it's baggage allowance and a Canadian carrier wins their case for damages against a disruptive passenger. In the military the RAF commemorate the iconic Tornado and the Korean Air Force take delivery of their first A330. Ray Davis shares with us his video of the amazing Aero L39 Albatros High Performance Jet Trainer. The new website is taking shape nicely so why not take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com and have a look. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube by searching for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flybe-airline-hand-baggage-zero-tolerance-charges-luggage-fees-flight-a8758666.html 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-takes-full-control-of-laudamotion-455363/ 3. https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/british-airways-made-britain-ogilvy-uk/1524542 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/02/01/drunken-westjet-passenger-must-pay-airline-account-fuel-costs/2741846002/ 5. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/jet2-com-introduces-vegan-meal-to-its-in-flight-menu-for-the-first-time/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/31/british-airways-to-use-air-belgium-for-new-york-service/ 7. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/412415-emirates-signs-codeshare-deal-with-chinas-largest-airline 8. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/01/a380-future-in-doubt-as-airbus-meets-with-emirates.html 9. https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203589/apple-music-stream-free-wifi-american-airlines 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-american-latest-to-add-a321neo-to-fleet-455474/ 11. https://tribune.com.pk/story/1900396/2-british-airways-begin-operations-june/ 12. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Tornado-Tosses-Airliners-In-Turkey-232192-1.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/royal-air-force-commemorates-iconic-tornado-fast-jet/ 2. https://www.military.com/defensetech/2019/01/31/new-hypoxia-sensor-aims-make-military-trainer-aircraft-safer.html 3. http://aviationtribune.com/military/republic-of-korea-air-force-receives-first-airbus-a330-mrtt/ 4. https://theaviationist.com/2019/01/29/new-f-16-viper-demo-team-commander-is-also-the-air-forces-first-female-single-ship-tactical-demonstration-pilot/

In a week where we officially welcome Armando to the team, join Carlos, Nev, Matt and our new host for the show. In today's episode the discussion on IFE continues as some Irish lads play Trad music on their low cost flight, BA announce some retro liveries in honour of their centenary year and trials begin at Gatwick for Robot Valet Parking. Pip returns with a discussion on Magnetic North Poles. In the military Washington announces the next Arsenal of Democracy Fly-Over and we learn far more than we need to about the airforce and their toilet habits. You can get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK', via our website at https://www.planetalkinguk.com or by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/g25993341/defunct-airlines/?slide=15 https://www.her.ie/entertainment/irish-lads-play-trad-session-board-ryanair-flight-must-watch-446537 https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/21/british-airways-to-paint-b747-with-retro-boac-livery/ https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tsa-looks-at-backup-plan-as-government-shutdown-continues/908473437 https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-lands-direct-service-to-three-cities-in-one-fell-swoop https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/manchester-airport-private-jet-experience-easyjet-ryanair-heathrow-a8741656.html http://avherald.com/h?article=4c336a9e https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2019/01/24/boeings-flying-car-lifts-off-in-race-to-revolutionise-urban-travel/ https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gatwick-airport-trial-for-valetparking-robots-will-cut-hassle-for-travellers-a4046406.html https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flybe-issues-assurances-amid-worries-2463306 https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/jet2-s-new-boeing-has-arrived-at-leeds-bradford-airport-from-seattle-1-9552390 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-aviation-shortage-insight/u-s-airlines-tap-army-helicopter-pilots-to-ease-shortage-idUSKCN1PH0CO MILITARY : http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/arsenal-of-democracy-fly-over-may-8th-2020.html https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/no-light-attack-planes-any-time-soon-air-force-undersecretary/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a25736613/new-device-helps-fighter-pilots-pee-at-30000-feet/ https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/01/16/fightinghawks-still-at-large/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discover that one family is made to sit on the floor DURING their flight, there's a profit warning for one Irish Low Cost Carrier and heavy snowfall leaves a plane in tail-stand at one Californian airport. In the military, the US air force finally accepts their first KC46 tanker and British Apache attack helicopters deploy to the Arctic. Get in touch with the show by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via our website using the contact form. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/01/16/family-forced-to-sit-on-floor-during-flight-due-to-airline-mishap/23644148/?guccounter=1 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1073009/ryanair-flights-poland-uk-holidays-leeds-bradford-airport 3. https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/1729790-british-airways-reveals-upgrades-premium-economy 4. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-alabama/airbus-spends-300-million-on-new-alabama-plant-for-a220-jet-idUSKCN1PA29H 5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-727-plane-last-flight-iran-aseman-airlines-zahedan-tehran-airport-a8728926.html 6. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1072423/ryanair-flights-plane-ice-italy-viral-video 7. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airlines-best-free-wifi/ 8. https://abc13.com/weather/heavy-snowfall-leaves-plane-in-tail-stand-at-airport/5091735/ 9. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-airport-to-become-fully-operational-on-march-3-140542 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/17/why-cathay-pacific-doesnt-fly-the-airbus-a380-superjumbo/ 11. https://www.maxim.com/rides/boeing-nasa-transonic-wing-design-2019-1 12. https://www.aero-mag.com/boeing-777x-gentex-dimmable-windows/ 13. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/18/ryanair-issues-profit-warning-as-winter-fares-fall MILITARY : 1. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/air-force-oks-first-kc-46-delivery-lots-of-caveats/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/01/10/uk-defense-chief-f-35-jets-are-ready-for-operations/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ 3. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-apache-attack-helicopters-deploy-to-arctic/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we discover that 'Everyone's Favourite Low-Cost Airline' is rated the worse airline for the 6th year in a row, one Chinese captain raises security concerns as he seats his wife in the cockpit and an Indonesian carrier offers in-flight 'LIVE' music. In the military SAAB's second global eye makes it's flight debut and Russia shares pictures of it's improved IL78 Tanker. It's the final part of our great series where Captain Nick chats with Sir Richard Johns. Sir Richard talks about his final years in the air force and how the government budget cuts had affected the strategic operations. We love to receive your comments and feedback so get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-09/united-regains-rank-as-world-s-no-2-airline-on-2018-hub-growth 2. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/05/strike-hit-ryanair-ranked-worst-airline-for-sixth-year-in-a-row 3. https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/flights-grounded-at-london-heathrow-after-drone-sighting-20190109-p50qa3.html 4. http://www.atimes.com/article/chinese-airline-pilot-grounded-for-seating-wife-in-cockpit/ 5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46834827 6. https://www.businessinsider.co.za/pakistan-international-airlines-tells-cabin-crew-to-lose-weight-2019-1 7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6569843/Norwegian-budget-airline-offer-free-WiFi-duration-long-haul-flights.html 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-united-first-airline-to-operate-all-three-7-454829/ 9. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2019/01/06/airline-black-boxes-old-record-reliability/2476431002/ 10. https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/airline-looks-back-at-a-tremendously-successful-2018-18767021 11. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-airline-brings-live-music-to-the-skies-11105844 12. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8132575/the-worlds-busiest-airports-by-passenger-traffic/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-russias-improved-il-78-tanker-makes-flying-454772/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-saabs-second-globaleye-makes-flight-debut-454826/ 3. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/first-female-f-35-test-pilot/