Plane Talking UK Podcast
Carlos, Nev, Andy, Matt, John, Nik & Armando
Carlos, Nev & Matt bring you a weekly Podcast that will focus on the Aviation news relating to us long suffering passengers.
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Apr 15, 2018 • 2h 3min
Episode 212 - 'And our survey says ... Cesna 172 Model Pee'
Join Carlos, Nev, Stephen Ivey and Matt for this aviation related show. In today's episode we discuss THAT United Flight AGAIN as this time one of the flight crew is now suing, sleeper bunks are being imagined in the cargo hold with one European manufacturer and we're also talking battery operated aircraft and special inspection drones. In the military we learn there is an increased budget for the remodelling of Air Force One and a revised Red Arrows schedule is released. Would you like to feature on the show? Do you do have a good or bad aviation experience you'd like to share with Nev? Or why not send us some feedback for us to listen to or read out. Please get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - We'd absolutely love to hear from you! :-D

Apr 8, 2018 • 2h 3min
Episode 211 - Did someone say BOM?
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they take their weekly trawl through the big aviation stories. In today's episode we discuss a Portuguese Rental specialist take delivery of their first 'wet-lease' A380, one low cost carrier celebrates ten million passenger traffic for March 2018 and one Middle Eastern carrier is now accepting bookings via Facebook Messenger. In the military we celebrate the RAF's 100th Anniversary and we pay our respects to the Thunderbirds with their recent sad news. Andy Coulson joins us to talk all things Farnborough as the preparations for their Bi-Annual event continue. Got some ideas about how we can improve the show? Why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Apr 1, 2018 • 1h 43min
Episode 210 - Introducing our new cologne 'Jet Fuel'
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for their usual trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's show we discuss passengers sending in the Bailiffs to get their EU261 compensation, we're looking at some new interiors for a couple of airlines and one passenger gets a well deserved fuel bill. We have some great feedback from Captain Nick regarding Matt's recent 'error', Andrew Wilson shares with us a great interview and Nev talks a very disappointing BA flight in his latest passenger experience segment. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com if you've got anything you'd like to share or you'd like to feature in the next Nev's Passenger Experience.

Mar 25, 2018 • 1h 43min
Episode 209 - An Expanding Waistline
Join us from a very full barn studio for today's episode of the show. This week we're talking about one airline that is giving it's passengers a 'waist' restriction, a 787 experiences a nose wheel collapse during maintenance and the launch customer for the 737 MAX 9 takes their first delivery. We also have 3 'Top Tens'. In the military we pay our respects to the Red Arrow's engineer and the USAF criticises Boeing as the delays continue for the KC46. Joining us LIVE on Friday 6th of April is Andy Coulson - Head of Operations for Farnborough Air Show so get your questions in for him either live in the chat room or via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Mar 18, 2018 • 2h 8min
Episode 208 - "The Massey Ferguson of Pressure Systems"
Join Nev, Matt and our special Super-Sub guest host Captain Jeff as we trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's show we're talking the worlds biggest Jet Engine, Virgin Atlantic hope to seal a deal with Air France / KLM and facial recognition trials begin with one airport in the States. In the Military new deficiencies are added to the list of issues to the KC-46 and preliminary deals are signed with Saudi Arabia for 48 UK Typhoons. We'd love you to get involved in the show. Email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com and maybe you could be featuring in next week's Nev's Passenger Experience Segment.

Mar 11, 2018 • 2h 29min
Episode 207 - Boing or Scarebus? You decide!
FO Mike and Captain Nick join us for this week's show to talk all things Aviation. Whilst they were both very well behaved, they couldn't resist the occasional poke at each other's preferred aircraft. In today's episode we discuss all-female flight crews for international womens day, there's talk over the concern of brexit and open-skies agreements and one carrier is actually going to INCREASE it's legroom in economy. In the Military we're discussing AirForce One and the sad news that assembly rates of the A400M are being slashed. Nev talks to Armando about the challenges involved in regular transatlantic flight and Jenny in Rome talks to her friend about her recent flight to New York. If you'd like to feature on Nev's Passenger Experience, why not send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Mar 4, 2018 • 1h 48min
Episode 206 - Actual SNOW not SN!
There have been some challenging weather conditions for the UK over the last few days but everyone made it safely to their respective studios (including our guests) to make today's show. In this week's episode Carlos, Nev, Eoin, Armando and Matt discuss mixed fortunes for a couple of airlines as one base closes at Glasgow Airport but another opens in Luton, one member of Airline Crew is in serious trouble after a clipboard was ingested into an engine and a deal is finally reached with Boeing for Airforce One. Nev talks to Gemma (Mrs Stebbings) about her passenger experiences, Jenny from Rome treats us to some feedback and Pip treats us to a tour of the the Phenom Flight Deck. Armando shares with us his passion for GA flying as we talk to our guest about his career. We love to hear from you so if you've got a story to share with us, why not get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com - You could even be on the show!

Feb 27, 2018 • 1h 55min
Episode 205 - Flatulence not Turbulence!
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Feb 18, 2018 • 2h 12min
Episode 204 - Error 404 your missile is rebooting!
Join Carlos, Pip, Al, Eoin, Mila and Matt for the usual trawl through the big Aviation related news stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss new boarding procedures for one airline at LAX, one Asian carrier boasts that they are now the most luxurious carrier and one of the players in manufacturing say they will be completing one aircraft every 10 hours by 2020. Although Nev was unable to join us for the show record this week, he did send us in his usual Passenger Experience from the Netherlands with Mascha. In the Military, there's a very worrying story about the US military moving to Windows 10! We're planning a meet up in the summer on Saturday 18th August so please get in touch if you'd like to join us - Send us an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.

Feb 11, 2018 • 1h 42min
Plane Talking UK Podcast Episode 203
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's edition of the show. In this episode we're talking about one Nigerian Airline experiencing some serious safety concerns, Europe's biggest low cost carrier shortens it's compensation lead times and a new auction site is launched for airline unsold tickets. Nev chats to Dr Steph about her amazing travels around the world in his latest Passenger Experience Segment. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com.


