AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, another round of tabloid journalism meets aviation incident as a FedEx bird strike and resulting engine fire lead to breathless headlines. Also this week, the FAA issues a set of Airworthiness directives aimed at the CFM56 engine nacelle, Boeing finishes rework on its 787 backlog, and Aer Lingus finally […] The post AvTalk Episode 310: “Engulfed in flames” appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a tale of 3 go arounds. We first visit Chicago, where a Southwest pilot made the quick decision to go around as an unauthorized aircraft crossed the runway. Then we visit San Francisco where an Asiana Airlines A350 descended too low as it approached SFO and went around. And […] The post AvTalk Episode 309: Tower, how’d that happen? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, an Endeavor Air CRJ-900 ends up upside down in Toronto, but everyone on board makes it out safely. The NTSB provides a detailed update on the mid-air collision in Washington, including the agency’s focus on the helicopter’s altitude and the altitude the pilots believed they were at. We discuss […] The post AvTalk Episode 308: Upside down, but alive appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Bering Air Cessna 208 crashes near Nome, Alaska. Updates on the mid-air collision in Washington DC and what airspace changes may become permanent. New propulsion technology projects from major manufacturers are being pushed back 5-10 years. And we share the recipe for the ultimate inflight desert. Helpful links […] The post AvTalk Episode 307: Everything is delayed 5-10 years appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, we review what we know so far about the mid-air collision between a US Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 in Washington DC, what we don’t know, and some of the avenues of inquiry investigators and authorities are following. We also discuss the crash of a […] The post AvTalk Episode 306: The facts from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Aktau appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Note: this episode of AvTalk was recorded prior to the crash in Washington DC involving a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and US military H-60 helicopter. We will have complete coverage of the accident and where the investigation stands on next week’s episode. For regular updates, please visit our blog post on the accident here. On this […] The post AvTalk Episode 305: Boom booms for the first time appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason journeys through the European fog for a very special trip to the beach. Snow hits the US Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights. The Boeing 777X is flying again and the NTSB releases its final report on the United Airlines […] The post AvTalk Episode 304: Oh baby baby appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, TCAS once again ensures everyone goes home safely, this time avoiding a collision between a Delta A330 and United 737 in Phoenix. A Delta 757 suffers and engine failure on departure from Atlanta. Lufthansa could be in a bit of trouble as the European Commission says the airline must […] The post AvTalk Episode 303: A comforting musky scent appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason are back with their first regular episode of 2025. We get an update on the investigations into the crashes of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 and Jeju Air flight 2216. We take stock of Boeing’s progress toward a new safety culture one year after the Alaska Airlines 737-9 […] The post AvTalk Episode 302: Blowout, one year later appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

This discussion dives into two recent aviation tragedies, revealing the distressing flight path of an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 and the mysterious crash of Jeju Air 2216. The importance of GPS data, including its loss and spoofing issues, is emphasized throughout. Listeners learn about tragic design flaws in airport infrastructure that contributed to significant losses. Expert analysis sheds light on the decisions flight crews had to make during critical emergencies, showcasing both challenges and advancements in aircraft safety.