Plane Talking UK Podcast

Carlos, Nev and Matt are in the chair for this week's show. In today's programme we discover that one low cost carrier's compensation cheques bounce, a major London airport has to go back to basics with their Flight Information screens and there's finally some good news for passengers in the long running pilot strike. In the military the RAF assist NATO as Russian fighters flirt with their airspace and one military developer demonstrates some insane data speeds over-the-air. Captain Al chats to Tina from the Air League in our latest piece from Farnborough 2018. We'd love to hear from you so why not volunteer to chat to Nev about your experiences as a passenger. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on social media using 'PlaneTalkingUK'.

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Pip, Matt and a whole host of wonderful people as we broadcast live from Seething Airfield. In today's show we talking several clipped wings, the toilet rolls required for a standard configuration of a Boeing 747 and serious concerns are raised at Heathrow's border. Glen Towler talks about his trip to Oshkosh in the latest Nev's Passenger Experience and Pip shares with us the process for planning a GA flight into Seething. We've got some great interviews to share with you in the coming weeks from where the guys catch up with the engineers working in the Hangars are Seething. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or by searching PlaneTalkingUK on social media.

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's later than scheduled show. In today's episode we go over the details and dangers posed by airport staff after an unauthorised takeoff at Sea-Tac Airport, our favourite A380 from the Farnborough Airshow goes out on wet lease to Norwegian and a Boeing 747 gets a new lease of life helping to fight fires. Matt chats to Dana about his visit to the UK when we all met up at the Farnborough 2018 Airshow. In the Military the search for a new home for the Red Arrows begins and an accidental missile launch takes place on a NATO Eurofighter. Next week is our first PTUK Fly In Barbecue at Seething Airfield and we're hoping (technology permitting) to do the show live from there next week. Get in touch with the show by searching social media for PlaneTalkingUK or by emailing podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Eoin, Brian, Mila and David for a very busy show. In today's episode we're talking about a new Lego Safety video that's been done for Turkish Air, concerns have been raised about the use of slides during a 737-800 evac and retirement plans begin for one carriers 767 fleet. In our latest segment from Farnborough 2018, Pip walks us through the Falcon X8. David shares with us his progress as he works towards obtaining his commercial license and Mila tells us what it's like to fly cargo. Get in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or get in touch by email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Show Notes -------------------- Links to the videos that were played during this episode are : Turkish Airlines Safety Video : https://youtu.be/C2hCN6cVuqM Ryanair : https://youtu.be/gSh_5LnC3YE https://youtu.be/r2mVpdaCOJ0 Farnborough 2018 : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fj2b5fIyYDToKIUTG8MOLuPGSAU4GG53

Join Carlos and Matt from the Lounge Studio this week as they take trawl through the big aviation news stories that have caught their eye. In today's programme we find a very disgruntled passenger with their shredded suitcase, BA launch a direct flight to Pittsburgh and as the usual weather returns to the UK a Chinese Airline is forced to make an emergency landing due to extreme hail. In the military we say goodbye to a WW2 legend who passed away this week and a rare glimpse into the spec for the new Airforce One is offered. The first of our Farnborough Specials feature the handover of the A380 to HiFly and a guided tour inside. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or seach social media for PlaneTalkingUK.

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt along with a whole plethora of extra special guests LIVE from the home of British Aviation. In today's episode we discuss one low cost carrier's continuing problems with Pilot Strikes, the usual legacy carrier celebrates their new 777 order and the Dutch government take a bold step by introducing an airport tax. Captain Al takes us on a tour of his favourite food vendors and we discuss dry cleaning options with the Prince of HarpJet. Join us if you can in the chatroom when we record the show live by going to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live

Join Carlos, Nev, Grant McHerron and Dave Homewood for this week's episode. In today's show we discover that it may well not be your imagination in regards to the restrooms in the air, the summer offers for passengers are rolled out by one legacy carrier and the Beluga XL gets it's maiden flight details released. In the Military the RAF are celebrating taking delivery of their 20th Atlas Transport and Airbus demonstrate their automatic refuelling system. We're looking forward to catching up with you all at Farnborough International Airshow 20th - 22nd July 2018. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com and follow our social media for where PTUK / PSP and APG are holding their joint meetup.

Your hosts for the show this week are 'Sir Nevil of Bounds', the 'Prince of HarpJet', the 'Flight Fear King' and a rather drunk Matt. In today's episode a radio station in Alesbury meet a man with 4000 foot arms, details of strike action with one of the big low cost carriers emerge and more information on a long running buy-out negotiations involving one of the big aviation manufacturers are made public. In the Military we're talking more of the RAF 100th Flypast, the US Navy are adding to their fleet of Osprey and Captain Al becomes rather obsessed with The Rotherham Star. Search for us on Social Media using PlaneTalkingUK and why not try and join us for a live show. We are usually live from 18:00 UTC (ish) and we publish the links on these feeds. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

In a change to the advertised programme, join Nev, Pip and Matt for the usual trawl through the aviation stories hitting the headlines this week. In today's episode one business class passenger is offered an Nutri-Grain bar for his breakfast, the Dolphin mark 2 leaves the paint shop in preparation for final testing and one low cost airline uses some German misfortune to fuel their latest advertising campaign. In the Military the US Air Force Elite are training in Wales and there looks to be a special drone heading to Farnborough. Although Carlos wasn't able to join us on the show, he did bag a very special interview with Paul Sies (Chief Commercial Officer) from Air Malta. We're hosting a Fly In / Drive In Barbecue at Seething Airfield on Saturday 18th August, everyone is welcome but for security and catering reasons we need to have your details in advance so pop us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

As we welcome Nev back from his wedding related break, we take our usual trawl through the big aviation themed stories this week. In today's show we discuss one flight with a vomiting mist, JetBlue's founder raises funds for a new low cost airline and Cathay Pacific as an A350-1000 to it's fleet. In the Military we discuss the US President's Space Force, the KC46 finally sets a delivery date for their first tanker and details of the RAF100 schedule are released. Matt Bunting-Frame treats us to an interview with the pilot from the Beech-18 and we take another trip to Bruntingthorpe to chat to part of the very dedicated crew of the Victor Tanker. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.