AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

On this episode of AvTalk, we look back at a trio of our favorite conversations from this past year. In 2024, we were fortunate to speak with experts from across the aviation industry. In this recap of the year, we revisit three conversations with people who helped us understand challenges facing the industry, what it […] The post AvTalk Episode 300: Our favorite conversations in 2024 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason take a deep breath and discuss the New Jersey drones. What are people claiming they’ve seen, why nearly all of the reports are just aircraft, and why you should never, never shine a laser or fire a gun at an airplane—identified or not. Plus, AerLingus takes […] The post AvTalk Episode 299: Let’s talk about the drones appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Boeing is back in the production game, but not without challenges, as a judge shoots down a plea deal. Alaska Airlines is making bold moves, integrating Hawaiian Airlines and launching new international routes. Investigators are delving into the black boxes of a Swift Air crash, while the NTSB highlights pilot missteps during a Challenger 300 flight. The podcast blends travel stories with essential insights into tech advancements and the ongoing intricacies of aviation safety.

Join in on thrilling aviation tales, including a heartfelt helicopter marriage proposal that takes creativity to new heights. Discover the latest industry developments, from Lufthansa's stake in ITA Airways to Aeroflot's inaugural wet lease. Learn about the exciting transformation of an Airbus A319 into a firefighting jet, enhancing wildfire response. Plus, gain insights into engaging aviation regulations and the ongoing mergers reshaping the industry. Each topic interweaves personal stories with professional aviation adventures!

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason is traveling in Japan and Ian is prepping his Thanksgiving Turkey. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to discuss. An Azimuth Airlines SuperJet caught fire after a hard landing in Antalya. A Swiftair 737-400 operating for DHL crashed 1.5km short of the runway in Vilnius, killing one […] The post AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s AvTalk, severe turbulence leads to an inflight engine shut down on an SAS A330. A CargoJet 767 overruns the runway in Vancouver after a flap failure. A Southwest Airlines jet is struck by a bullet in Dallas. A Qantas A380 flew for a month with a tool in one of its engines. […] The post AvTalk Episode 295: Severe turbulence, more bullets, and hundreds of hamsters appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s AvTalk, at least three aircraft are struck by bullets while trying to landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirit Airlines could soon file for bankruptcy after Frontier walks away from a potential merger. And Colombian cargo carrier Aerosucre has yet another close call, striking the ILS array at the end of the runway while […] The post AvTalk Episode 294: Please don’t shoot at the planes appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing machinists in the pacific northwest ratify a new contract, ending a 53 day strike. We discuss what’s in the contract and where Boeing goes from here. Spirit Aerosystems, the maker of 737 fuselages, says it may not have long as a “going concern.” Spirit Airlines will furlough hundreds […] The post AvTalk Episode 293: All right, everybody back to work appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we welcome Max Comer, and airline mechanic and the man behind social media sensation Airplane Facts with Max, which compares and contrasts interesting aviation information… and the works of JRR Tolkien. Also this week, the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the Frontier Airlines flight that made an emergency […] The post AvTalk Episode 292: Airplane facts with Max appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces a $6 billion third quarter loss, while the company’s striking machinists reject the latest contract offer, sending negotiators back to work. A close call in Austin as TCAS comes to the rescue, while Indian airlines deal with a spate of hoax bomb threats. Frontier and Spirit could […] The post AvTalk Episode 291: They strike on appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.