AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

Dominic Gates, a seasoned aviation journalist, teams up with investigative reporter Paige Cornwell to delve into critical safety incidents. They discuss a shocking door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX that led to an in-flight emergency. The duo also examines troubling cracks found in Boeing 777X test aircraft and a tail strike involving a LATAM 777. As if that's not enough, they explore the whimsical idea of launching a new airline in Australia—one that raises eyebrows and questions about the industry!

On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor group trying to replace Southwest Airlines’ board of directors and top management unveils its list of candidates for the board. There’s […] The post AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Steve Giordano, founder and pilot of Nomadic Aviation Group, dives into the VoePass flight 2283 crash, clarifying complex aviation terminology for laymen and enthusiasts alike. He discusses the critical moments leading to the incident, examining key factors like stall situations and adverse weather. The podcast sheds light on turboprop aircraft dynamics, addressing common misconceptions and safety concerns. Giordano also emphasizes the importance of pilot awareness in managing in-flight challenges such as icing and stall recovery.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t know. Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, and we’re on NOTAM watch. And Crowd Strike, Microsoft, and […] The post AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while not particularly cheerful does have a few bright spots. Southwest and Spirit Airlines each announced massive changes, with […] The post AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the Crowd Strike outage and why it took Delta Air Lines so much longer than everyone else to get their operations back on track. The FAA is increasing scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a third low descent incident in just four months—this time a flight approaching Tampa […] The post AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode, Ian heads to the basement because TORNADO is in the METAR. And it’s finally some good news for Boeing as the 777-9 begins certification test flights. A Gazpromavia Superjet crashes outside of Moscow and we learn more about the incident a few weeks ago where a Southwest flight departed on a […] The post AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing! appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony charges, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the Southwest Airlines flight that experienced “Dutch roll,” and two CRJ-900s come closer than they should have in Syracuse. Plus, a pair of Air India Express engine problems, Delta and Riyadh Air’s surprising new […] The post AvTalk Episode 276: Wait, who’s cleared for takeoff!? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, what Boeing did to earn a sanction from the NTSB. What the weekend may hold for Boeing’s legal troubles. Boeing and Airbus agree to deals to acquire Spirit Aerosystem’s operations. And Air Europa flight 45 experiences turbulence bad enough to toss a passenger into the ceiling space above the […] The post AvTalk Episode 275: The NTSB puts Boeing in timeout appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing, Airbus, and Spirit Aerosystems near a deal to bring Spirit back into the Boeing fold. Another Southwest 737 flew too low, this time in Oklahoma City. The NTSB releases its preliminary report on UA28’s uncontained engine failure on 14 May. And Seoul’s Incheon Airport was closed for a […] The post AvTalk Episode 274: International trash balloons appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.