Episode 322 - Alexa Order Me a Missile

Join Carlos, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast.

In this week's show we learn all about the UK government's new quarantine regulations, Ryanair make an important temporary alteration to their flight booking policy and France unveil a substantial aid package for the aviation industry.

In the military there's damage to an Osprey as it's hit by a civilian aircraft, and Russian MIG35 fighters get their very own in-flight SIRI - What could possibly go wrong there!

Armando talks to Bob Mills about the Reno Air races and Chris Marsh brings us his final passenger experience with La Companie.

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COMMERCIAL

The UK's New Quarantine Rules – Everything You Need To Know https://simpleflying.com/uk-quarantine-rules/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=08062020

https://travelbans.org/

Ryanair Boss Urges Passengers To Ignore Government and Travel with Cabin Baggage Only https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-flights-cabin-baggage-government-advice-size-michael-oleary-a9561436.html

Kalitta Boeing 737-400 ran off runway during a rejected take-off at Rochester Airport https://www.airlive.net/incident-kalitta-boeing-737-400-ran-off-runway-during-a-rejected-take-off-at-rochester-airport/?fbclid=IwAR3DBcEcaxPMVim9sxROy11bTXutiWGzRQbvOSjlo7iFllK4lJSMZGXXMRw

https://avherald.com/h?article=4d84b89f&opt=0

France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2020-06-09/france-unveils-eu15-billion-aid-package-aviation-industry?utm_content=131289116&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-389487

British Airways to sell artworks worth millions by major British stars in bid to save costs during covid meltdown https://www.standard.co.uk/business/cashstrapped-british-airways-to-sell-artworks-worth-millions-a4464891.html

Wizz Air Wants 100 Aircraft Based In Abu Dhabi By 2035 https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-expansion-plans/amp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&__twitter_impression=true

Fiji Airways converts ATR 72 for freight operations https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fiji-airways-converts-atr-72-for-freight-operations/138720.article

Stacked Seating Could Permit Lie Flat Beds In Economy https://simpleflying.com/stacked-seating-could-permit-lie-flat-beds-in-economy/

Paramotor pilot takes rare flight over Norwich airport https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/daniel-jones-paramotor-flight-over-norwich-airport-1-6690511?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons

This is the epic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfpQV6XiAoo

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-10/airflow-launches-estol-electric-cargo-aircraft

MILITARY

Marine V-22 Osprey Damaged After Being Hit by Civilian Plane on Runway https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/06/09/marine-v-22-osprey-damaged-after-being-hit-civilian-plane-runway.html

The Russian MiG-35 Fighter Jet's Voice Assistant Will Advise Pilots in the Air https://voicebot.ai/2020/06/10/the-russian-mig-35-fighter-jets-voice-assistant-will-advise-pilots-in-the-air/

Combat drone to compete against piloted plane https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52933958

Four injured as C-130H overruns runway at Iraq base https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/08/four-injured-as-c-130h-overruns-runway-at-iraq-base/

Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2020/06/09/airborne-laser-weapon-on-track-for-2022-demonstration/