AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

A millisecond-long software glitch triggers massive London airspace disruption, while fiber cuts cripple Newark operations. The discussion explores aviation’s vulnerable communications systems, GPS failures on Embraer E2 jets, and a fiery power-bank incident aboard a KLM flight. Also covered: runway safety reforms, Boeing and Airbus developments, JSX’s hybrid-aircraft investment, Qantas’ Project Sunrise, and flight paths transformed into Picasso-style art.

A partial cockpit recorder summary from a Miami 767 runway overrun raises more questions than answers. A fatal Los Angeles news helicopter crash, proposed limits at Washington National, and the FAA’s sprawling modernization effort also take center stage. The discussion continues with airline capacity cuts, AirBaltic’s bankruptcy filing, major aircraft orders, labor disputes, and a few surprising industry moves.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the more we learn about last Sunday’s fatal runway overrun in Miami, the more confusing the circumstances become. We break down what we know from the ADS-B data and the limited flight data recorder information released by the NTSB thus far. A computer failure at NATS leads to the cancellation of 1500 flights over two days in the UK, while Anak Krakatau’s eruption halts flights in Jakarta. One of only two active DC-8s suffers a runway overrun and gear collapse in Kinshasa. We learn about Honeywell’s Mag Mav, Italian passengers and the danger of steep stairs, and the Swiss transport museum needs to figure out where its going to put a retired A340. And United’s planned 9/11 flypast in Denver is getting push back. (Ed. note: the flypast was canceled after recording of this episode) Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 386: The Miami runway overrun appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the low Airlink flypast in Cape Town, what’s been lost in the discussion so far, and what the South African civil aviation authority has to say about it. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace as drones play an ever increasing role in the war between Russia and Ukraine. German authorities blame Russia for the recent explosive-laden drone in Leipzig. The FAA is moving to fire a pair of controllers who left the La Guardia tower early on the day of the crash between an Air Canada CRJ and ARFF truck. But the situation isn’t as straightforward as it seems. South Korean officials move to charge seven officials from the transport ministry with falsifying documents after the Jeju Air crash in Muan. And US airlines continue the race to be as premium as possible. Helpful links for this week’s episode Airlink’s low flypast: video, data, airline statement, South Africa CAA statement La Guardia Controllers left the tower early JetBlue’s new first class American Airlines’ new premium heavy 777-300ER Chinese airlines swing to losses in the first half of 2026 Airline Atlas, the new map prints powered by Flightradar24 data   Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 385: “Looking into” that low flypast appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

After a week away, there’s much to discuss on this week’s episode of AvTalk. We start in Munich, where the Runway 26L took a great deal of abuse. We discuss the Vietnam Airlines 787 runway overrun and tail strike, followed two days later by a Lufthansa A380 touching down before the threshold on the same runway. We also examine what happened aboard Air India A320neo VT-EXO, which briefly lost pressure across all three hydraulic systems, causing an upset that injured nearly two dozen people. Plus, American puts two aircraft with the same call sign on the same frequency—again—and investigators say an unqualified passenger may have been flying a Phenom 100 that overran a wet runway. Elsewhere, a ramp worker is killed during the pushback of a French bee A350 in Montreal, a Frankfurt Airport employee dies from a rare case of malaria, and a Qantas A380 flies to Dallas and back with a maintenance light left inside its wing. We also discuss rising runway incursions in Australia, the return of the Delta–Aeromexico joint venture, Eurowings’ new Premium BIZ seats, the FAA’s war on plastic cups, United’s orphaned 737 MAX 10 seats, and American’s plan to bring seatback screens back—eventually. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 384: And we’re back appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse FedEx retro livery 777 Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica Mr Porter Blind Box   Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 383: Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s episode, a drone laden with explosives is found on the ramp in Leipzig and a DHL 757 strikes something on approach to the airport. The NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash of a Beech King Air in New Mexico leads to popular press reporting that misses the mark. TCAS proves its worth once again as it helps prevent a mid-air collision in Tokyo. And the FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX after nearly a decade. Helpful links for this week’s episode An overview of the RISE program DHL 757 flight path  NTSB Preliminary report on the crash of N249CP FAA statement on 737-7 MAX certification Norse statement on IndiGo agreement National Airlines 777 flight from Prestwick to Melbourne Airbus A350F ground vibration testing   Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we speak with Xavier Pepin, the captain of the Airbus 24 hour, 24 minute Airbus A350-1000ULR flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. We talk about flight planning, crew resource management, fatigue and rest, and what’s next for the A350-1000ULR flight test program. Also on this week’s episode, highlights from EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and flying the Goodyear Blimp. Boeing says the 737-10 MAX flight test program is complete after 976 flights. United says it doesn’t want the 777-9s that Emirates also doesn’t want. And Australia releases new fire bomber procedures designed to make fighting bushfires safer. Helpful links for this week’s episode Airbus makes history with the A350-1000ULR Inside the Airbus A350 test cabin Inside the Flying Bulls DC-6 Australia fire bombers SOPs Please click here for a transcript of this episode. The post AvTalk Episode 381: Xavier Pepin, Ultra Long Range Pilot appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of early build Boeing 777X frames. Then we get to learn about the important mission for Airbus’ A380 Flight Lab. Also, Ian will be at Oshkosh this weekend for the close of EAA AirVenture. Give him a shout if you’re going to be there. Elsewhere, TCAS does its job over the Atlantic, a Kalitta Air 777 drags its tail in Cincinnati, and passengers on an American Airlines flight from Boston to London go everywhere but London. Helpful links for this week’s episode American Airlines flight 108 has a very bad week Video of the PanAm DC-4 discovery Airbus’ A380 flying test bed Preliminary report on the crash of LEGO 747 and Space Shuttle Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Ryanair (Malta Air) 737-800 suffers an uncontained engine failure after departing Thessaloniki, Greece, resulting in a shattered cabin window and a passenger partially sucked out of the cabin. We discuss the specifics on this accident and its similarities with Southwest 1380. German investigators release their preliminary report on the Lufthansa 787 that suffered a gear retraction last month in Frankfurt. In a first on Flightradar24, nine 7700 squawks happen near-simultaneously—we dig into what happened at Gatwick airport on Tuesday. And the bidding for easyJet heats up as Apollo Global Management bests Castlelake’s bid for the airline. Helpful links for this week’s episode Ryanair uncontained engine failure Southwest 1380 Lufthansa 787 gear retraction in Frankfurt Gatwick emergencies easyJet bidders   Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 379: This feels eerily similar appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.