Plane Talking UK Podcast

Carlos, Nev, Andy, Matt, John, Nik & Armando
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Apr 29, 2023 • 2h 7min

Episode 454 with Stephen Ivey

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Steven Ivey for this week's episode. In this week's show we take a deep dive look at the new BA safety video, Emirates goes all robotic & the queen of the skies returns to the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Start-up freight carrier One Air set to become UK's sole operator of 747s https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/start-up-freight-carrier-one-air-set-to-become-uks-sole-operator-of-747s/152976.article https://www.scramble.nl/civil-news/one-air-receives-aoc Wizz Air Launches Flight Subscription Program https://www.rustourismnews.com/2023/04/21/wizz-air-introduces-subscription-for-air-tickets/ https://skift.com/blog/wizz-air-launches-flight-subscription-program/ https://www.travelpulse.com/News/Airlines-Airports/Wizz-Air-Is-Now-Offering-Flight-Subscriptions Emirates Reveals The World's 1st Robotic Check In Assistant https://simpleflying.com/emirates-worlds-1st-check-in-robot/ Airplane Truck Revamp into Tiny Home https://www.insider.com/diy-renovation-tiny-home-pilot-airplane-truck-before-after-photos-2023-4?utm_campaign=insider-sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3i2-man35RCsBIkDYK7LclrqJ6NNfN8h-e2SRCTkGt4yVfr6Y0b3Up1aU#the-sides-of-the-aircraft-catering-truck-are-lined-with-old-snowboards-and-skis-that-pankey-cut-to-fit-around-his-windows-16 Toyota and Joby Aviation deepen their partnership https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/toyota-and-joby-aviation-deepen-their-partnership/153046.article Air India to use pilot-controlled tow tractors for A320 taxiing https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-india-to-use-pilot-controlled-tow-tractors-for-a320-taxiing/152890.article Airline cancels passengers' $10,000 business class tickets sold in error for $300 https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/international/airline-cancels-passengers-10-000-business-class-tickets-sold-in-error-for-300/ EasyJet launches search for 200 new pilots and anyone can apply https://www.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-launches-search-200-new-26790299 British Airways Launches A New Menu On Its Euroflyer Subsidiary https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-new-euroflyer-menu/
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Apr 26, 2023 • 2h 1min

Episode 453 - With RAF Cosford Sqd Ldr Chris Wilson

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and special guest, RAF Cosford Squadron Leader Chris Wilson for this week's episode. In this week's show we chat to Sqd Ldr Chris Wilson about the upcoming RAF Cosford airshow, and in the commercial news BA releases a new safety video and a fight breaks out between Boeing triple 7 and an Airbus A321. We'll be talking all about the upcoming RAF Cosford Airshow that we'll be attending this week. We also have the latest aviation news too. We're going to be talking about the new BA safety video in next week's show and we'd be interested in your thoughts - You can watch the video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQlX9Bg6Lk You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Air Malta to be Dissolved and Replaced by New National Airline https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126654-air-malta-to-be-dissolved-by-ye23-reports Air France and Airbus cleared over fatal 2009 Rio-Paris crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65301302 EasyJet celebrates 150th Fearless Flyer course and welcomes 11,000th participant at Gatwick Airport https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/easyjet-celebrates-150th-fearless-flyer-course-and-welcomes-11000th-participant-at-gatwick-airport-as-summer-2023-programmes-come-on-sale-4108471 British Airways' Challenging New Florence Route https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-florence-route/?fbclid=IwAR1VUY1hq7l_Y19aGMHdjDpsprtQa-7Ne7kM7ayHGYM9SnSWSC3xG40gfvY FAA Issues New Guidelines For Space Launch Scheduling https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-issues-new-guidelines-for-space-launch-scheduling/ Cargolux jet damaged after near-miss landing at Findel https://www.luxtimes.lu/en/luxembourg/cargolux-jet-damaged-after-near-miss-landing-at-findel-643d02f5de135b9236e2d410 SIlver Airways faces eviction https://airwaysmag.com/silver-airways-faces-eviction-at-fll/ Eva Air Airbus A321 (B-16227) right wingtip collision http://aeropeep.com/eva-air-airbus-a321-b-16227-right-wingtip-collision/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/17/air-transat-a330-and-emirates-b777-collide-on-ground-in-miami/ FAA PILOT RECORDS DATABASE ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN COMING CERTAIN PART 91 OPERATORS MUST COMPLY https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/13/faa-pilot-records-database-enforcement-campaign-coming
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Apr 16, 2023 • 1h 39min

Episode 452 - Tyred Planes

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show one Ryanair flight gets TYRED of is nose gear, Aircraft vegetables? No but the Dreamliner has leaks, and one US airport converts to a boating lake. In the Military it's all about the F35 & is it time to retire the A-10's? Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-schiphol-airport-proposes-ban-private-jets/index.html This is the terrifying moment sparks flew from a Ryanair plane as it landed at Dublin Airport over the weekend. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/watch-terrifying-moment-sparks-fly-from-ryanair-plane/ British Airways to Recruit Pilots for Heathrow Operation https://airwaysmag.com/ba-recruit-pilots-heathrow/ Delta returns London Gatwick to New York-JFK https://news.delta.com/delta-returns-london-gatwick-new-york-jfk Big Lake resident prepares to transport cargo plane via Glenn Highway with plans to renovate into an Airbnb https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/04/big-lake-resident-prepares-transport-cargo-plane-via-glenn-highway/ FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s https://apnews.com/article/boeing-planes-leaking-lavatories-safety-f6c263c54e1b22fb6845fbe82fd6696d How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing and Airbus https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-domestic-airliner-c919-plane-boeing-airbus/ Boeing cargo plane clipped a tree as it took off and was filmed passing mere feet above electrical wires - with pilots slammed for attempting flight despite knowing the aircraft was overweight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11960653/Cargo-plane-clipped-tree-took-filmed-passing-mere-feet-electrical-wires.html Fort Lauderdale Airport closed as region sees more than two feet of rain https://news.sky.com/story/south-florida-floods-fort-lauderdale-airport-closed-as-region-sees-more-than-two-feet-of-rain-12856579 MILITARY The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/03/31/the-us-air-force-sent-f-35s-to-defend-nato-heres-what-it-learned/ Bulgaria Can Transfer Its MiG-29s To Ukraine, But Only If It Receives Western Fighter Jets https://ukranews.com/en/news/926439-bulgaria-can-transfer-its-mig-29s-to-ukraine-but-only-if-it-receives-western-fighter-jets-media USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-next-round-of-deliveries-for-new-a-10-wings/148805.article
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Apr 9, 2023 • 1h 46min

Episode 451 - It's all about the 'Boing'

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show the Boeing 767 is back on the menu, Ryanair is forced to dig deeper into its wallet and a pilot attempts a remake of the film "snakes on a plane". It's all good news in the military this week as we bring you some opportunities to attend a Bomber Camp, visit the new Amelia Earhart Museum, and the Sywell Aviation Museum opens for the year. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Boeing is again delivering 767s https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-is-again-delivering-767s/152773.article Ryanair Accepts It Needs To Pay More For The Boeing 737 MAX https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-prepared-pay-more-boeing-737-max/ Cornwall Council says future of Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is not its responsibility https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-says-future-cornwall-8329685 If you would like to sign the petition, this is the link you need : https://www.change.org/p/save-cornwall-aviation-heritage-centre FAA issues final rule AD to prevent potential 737 MAX fuel tank explosions https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-issues-final-rule-ad-to-prevent-potential-737-max-fuel-tank-explosions Heathrow 'operating as normal' as 10-day strike by security staff begins https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/31/heathrow-airport-service-security-staff-strike-easter British Airways to boost Gibraltar flights this summer https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/british-airways-to-boost-gibraltar-flights-this-summer/ American Airlines Flight Attendants Endorse Protection From Abusive Passengers Act https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-flight-attendants-protection-abusive-passengers/?newsletter_popup=1 Cobra Rears Its Head, Pilot Holds His Nerve, and makes a Safe Emergency Landing https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/south-african-pilot-lauded-for-safe-emergency-landing-after-he-finds-cobra-in-cockpit-3924277 Google Flights pilots new program that provides refunds if the airfare price drops after you book https://thepointsguy.com/news/google-flights-price-guarantee/ Jet to return as tourist attraction 40 years after emergency landing on Cork racetrack https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41109265.html MILITARY Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/navy-carrier-based-drones-will-be-able-to-be-controlled-by-the-air-force Sywell Aviation Museum Grand Opening – April 8th, 2023 https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/sywell-aviation-museum-grand-opening-april-8th-2023.html Bomber Camp is Back: World War II Immersion Event Returns this May https://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/bomber-camp-is-back-world-war-ii-immersion-event-returns-this-may.html New Earhart museum set to open April 14 https://generalaviationnews.com/2023/04/05/new-earhart-museum-set-to-open-april-14/
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Apr 3, 2023 • 2h 18min

Episode 450 - With John Jester

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, a virtual Armando and John Jester for this week's episode. In this week's show one pilot steps in & saves the day, BA are on the hunt for pilots, and a 717 takes a mid air leak. In the military Armando takes a look at Rivets & its F15's to the rescue. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Gibraltar Airport tunnel opens on Friday https://www.chronicle.gi/airport-tunnel-opens-on-friday/ Pilot from another airline helps land Southwest flight after captain falls ill https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pilot-another-airline-helps-land-southwest-flight-captain-falls-ill-rcna76275?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 Leaks Fuel Soon After Taking Off https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-boeing-717-leaks-fuel/ Nepal suspends two controllers after flights avert midair crash https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/nepal-suspends-two-controllers-after-flights-avert-mid-air-crash Loganair to expand Heathrow operations after leasing slots https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/loganair-to-expand-heathrow-operations-after-leasing-slots/152649.article ALPA: We don't have a pilot shortage https://airwaysmag.com/alpa-no-pilot-shortage/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Cuban migrants fly into Key West airport on motorized hang glider https://abcnews.go.com/US/2-cuban-migrants-flew-hang-glider-key-west/story?id=98123929 https://onemileatatime.com/news/cubans-fly-hang-glider-key-west/ Recruitment Drive: British Airways & BA Euroflyer Seek Direct Entry Airbus A320 Pilots https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-direct-entry-airbus-a320-pilot-recruitment/ Private jumbo jet sold for scrap after just 30 hours in the air https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/private-jet-jumbo-747-sold-scrap-b2285748.html MILITARY U.S. RC-135 Surveillance Jet Has Flown Unprecedented Mission Over Finland https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u-s-rc-135-surveillance-jet-has-flown-unprecedented-mission-over-finland US Deploys F-15 Fighters To Launch Retaliatory Strike In Syria After Iranian Drone Hits US Military Base https://eurasiantimes.com/us-deploys-f-15-fighters-to-launch-retaliatory-strike-in-syria/ Ukraine's air force is now allowing foreigners to sign up as pilots as it pushes for Western fighter jets https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-air-force-allow-foreigners-to-serve-specialists-western-aircraft-2023-3
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Mar 26, 2023 • 1h 46min

Episode 449 - Coffee Chaos, Chaotic Tweets and Crazy Passengers

Join Carlos, Nev and Nik for this week's episode. In the commercial, we've got coffee causing chaos, chaotic tweets and crazy passengers. In the military this week we talk about A-10s, U-2s, Apaches, MiG-29's, and even a Messerschmitt or two. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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Mar 19, 2023 • 1h 49min

Episode 448 - Short Runways and Big Fines

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's episode. In this week's show one aircraft does a VERY short field landing, another A380 is re-born & one suitcase goes on its very own airport trip without any human interaction In the military we get an update on the ongoing development of the newest Air Force One and the USS Gerald Ford, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, gets under way. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are some of the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Ryanair says Malta air traffic control 'misbehaviour' causes fuel wastage https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/ryanair-chief-says-malta-air-traffic-control-misbehaviour.1019395 First Airbus A380 redelivered to Etihad after pandemic grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/first-airbus-a380-redelivered-to-etihad-after-pandemic-grounding/152440.article Saudi Arabia launches new national airline https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-03-13/saudi-arabia-launches-new-flag-carrier-riyadh-air Skytrax Awards; World's Best Airports https://skytraxratings.com/singapore-changi-airport-is-named-the-worlds-best-airport-2023 Los Angeles startup Universal Hydrogen successfully completes 15-minute test flight https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/03/13/successful-test-flight-of-hydrogen-powered-plane-gives-sustainable-aviation-a-lift Helicopter heist goes awry: Thief crashes stolen chopper at Sacramento Executive Airport https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-helicopter-theft-attempt-crash-sacramento-executive-airport/43327803# US airports now have software to prevent aircraft from landing on taxiways by mistake https://www.engadget.com/us-airports-now-have-software-to-prevent-aircraft-from-landing-on-taxiways-by-mistake-173646341.html Airline Fined $225,000 After Police Had to Free Passengers From Flight in Florida https://jalopnik.com/airline-fined-225-000-after-police-had-to-free-passeng-1850212742 Carbon Cub Pilot Takes STOL to The Extreme With Helipad Landing https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2023/03/14/pilot-makes-heart-stopping-plane-landing-on-burj-al-arab-helipad/ https://www.flyingmag.com/carbon-cub-pilot-takes-stol-to-the-extreme-with-helipad-landing/ 'Crazy' man adds jet engines to biplane in garden shed https://www.richgoodwinairshows.com/g-jpit Run-away Luggage https://www.insider.com/video-runaway-luggage-wind-san-francisco-airport-2023-3 MILITARY Airforce One New Livery Revealed https://simpleflying.com/new-air-force-one-delivery-pushed-back-new-livery-confirmed/ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reveals that the USAF Plans to buy 200 NGAD Fighter Jets and 1,000 Collaborative Combat Aircraft https://theaviationgeekclub.com/secretary-of-the-air-force-frank-kendall-reveals-that-the-usaf-plans-to-buy-200-ngad-fighter-jets-and-1000-collaborative-combat-aircraft/amp/ The US Navy's newest supercarrier is underway with all its available airpower for the first time https://www.businessinsider.com/newest-us-navy-supercarrier-underway-with-all-airpower-first-time-2023-3?amp
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Mar 12, 2023 • 2h 5min

Episode 447 - The one with a Nik not a Nev

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nick Codling for this week's episode. In this week's show we have more unruly behaviour in the skies and Carlos breaks down the REAL costs of learning to fly in the UK. Armando brings us some sad news about the Reno Air Races. In the military, the new AC-130 Gunship unleashes hell on a Korean island and the US Air Force's mobility and transport fleet go incognito! Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are some of the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL New budget airline coming soon to Glasgow International Airport https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23369354.new-budget-airline-coming-soon-glasgow-international-airport/ Chaos erupts on airline flight after passenger tries to open door midflight https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2023/03/chaos-erupts-on-airline-flight-after-passenger-tries-to-open-door-midflight.html Airline introduces paper plates in premium class and passengers are absolutely livid https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/asia-middle-east/airline-introduces-paper-plates-premium-29415062 London City Airport is scrapping the 100ml liquids rule in time for the Easter holidays https://www.cntraveller.com/article/london-city-airport-scraps-100ml-liquids-rule Loganair pilot Rachel Gilmour flying flag for female pilots https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23370156.loganair-pilot-rachel-gilmour-flying-flag-female-pilots/ Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-indicates-the-airbus-a380-has-no-long-term-future-at-the-airline How much it really costs to learn to fly aeroplanes https://flyer.co.uk/feature/how-much-does-a-private-pilots-licence-cost/ Best long haul flight essentials, from neck pillows to earplugs https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/gadgets-tech/gadgets-accessories/best-long-haul-flight-essentials-b1065332.html MILITARY AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ac-130-ghostrider-gunship-unleashes-hell-on-south-korean-island Air Mobility Command's Fleet Of Tankers, Cargo Planes Go Incognito https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-mobility-commands-fleet-of-tankers-cargo-planes-go-incognito
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Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 60min

Episode 446 - Heli-MAD

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for the 446th installment of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. In this week's show one pilot gives his passengers a free light show, two dreamliners are scrapping, & its all drone drone drone. In the military a C-130 passes gas to a tank and we have an update on one of the F-35 mishaps from last year. Carlos announced that this year we will be attending the following air shows this year : 11th June - RAF Cosford Airshow 9th July - Wings & Wheels Day, Norwich Aviation Museum 14th September – Jersey International Air Display 17th September - Battle of Britain Airshow Duxford Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to some of the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Pilots give passengers surprise Northern Lights flights https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/pilots-give-passengers-surprise-northern-lights-flights/ Three flights diverted from Dublin Airport after drone sighting https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2023/0302/1359945-drone-sighting-dublin-airport/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/dublin-airport-transport-minister-ryanair-dublin-belfast-b2293604.html https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2023/03/03/dublin-airport-drone-disruptions-could-have-impact-on-potential-visit-of-us-president-joe-biden-daa/ Man fined for flying drone near World War Two Hurricane aircraft https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-64241328 FAA investigating 'close call' in Boston https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/faa-investigating-close-call-in-boston/ Qantas to hire 8,500 new workers, launch engineering academy https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/qantas-to-hire-8500-new-workers-launch-engineering-academy/152311.article Two Boeing 787 that operated for Norwegian, the first commercially operated Dreamliners to be scrapped https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/03/two-boeing-787-that-operated-for-norwegian-to-be-the-first-dreamliners-to-be-scrapped/ https://airwaysmag.com/two-boeing-787s-to-be-scrapped-for-spare-parts/ https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/a-world-first-two-10-year-old-boeing-787-to-be-dismantled-for-parts Luton Airport Applies for Major Expansion Plan to Double Passenger Capacity https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/luton-airport-expansion-goes-in-for-planning/5121994.article https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/luton-airports-shuttle-train-luton-dart-opens-next-week-60811/ Forget the Jet. The 'World's First Private Helicopter' Is Hitting the Skies Next Year https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/hill-hx50-worlds-first-truly-private-helicopter-1234674205 https://www.hillhelicopters.com/configurator/0 MILITARY C-130 airlifter used to refuel an M1A2 Abrams tank for the first time https://theaviationgeekclub.com/c-130-airlifter-used-to-refuel-an-m1a2-abrams-tank-for-the-first-time/amp/ The Air Force Grounded Hundreds of Jets Because Their Tails May Fall Off https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a43131174/air-force-grounds-kc-135-planes-tail-issue/ P&W starts modifying F135s to address issue prompting F-35 partial grounding https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/pandw-starts-modifying-f135s-to-address-issue-prompting-f-35-partial-grounding/152260.article F-35C Mishap On USS Carl Vinson Caused By Pilot Error After 'Sierra Hotel Break' https://theaviationist.com/2023/02/23/f-35c-mishap-caused-by-pilot-error-after-sierra-hotel-break/
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Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 53min

Episode 445 - Nev Returns From His World Tour

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev who returns from his world tour of cable management for episode 445. In this week's show things get stingy with BA, and its flying cars in Australia & Emirates builds a A380 out of plastic.... Or do they? In the Military a UH-60 appears and its not in the USA & a B17 takes a trip but not in the air. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Crewed Flying Race Car Debuts in Australia https://www.flyingmag.com/crewed-flying-race-car-debuts-in-australia/ Severed Cable Forces Lufthansa to Cancel More Than 140 Flights https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/business/lufthansa-it-problem-canceled-flights.html Cabin Crew Search For Scorpion On British Airways Flight From Austin To London https://simpleflying.com/scorpion-british-airways-flight-austin-london/ Aerospace Industry Is Far From a Healthy Recovery https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2023/02/analysis-us-aerospace-industry-is-far.html# https://airlineweekly.com/2023/02/airbus-boeing-production-delays-will-hold-back-airline-growth-in-2023/ United updates its policy on mistake fares, gaming the system https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-mistake-fare-delayed-flight-policy-update/ Qantas Reveals A350's First And Business Suites For Project Sunsrise https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/fleet/new-fleet/project-sunrise.html Last Year Emirates Recycled Plastic & Glass Equivalent To The Weight Of An Airbus A380 https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/emirates-cabin-crew-helps-recycle-500-tonnes-of-plastic-and-glass-in-2022 https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/emirates-glass-and-plastic-recycling-from-flights-equivalent-to-weight-of-a380 Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-64716821 2 flight attendants got married in front of a plane in a wedding full of nods to their love story https://www.insider.com/flight-attendants-wedding-in-front-of-plane-photos-2023-2 MILITARY UH-60 Black Hawk Unexpectedly Appears In Ukrainian Military Service https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/uh-60-black-hawk-unexpectedly-appears-in-ukrainian-military-service The United States announced progress on the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/the-united-states-announced-progress-on-the-transfer-of-fighter-jets-to-ukraine/ 'Sharper Rules' Coming To Tackle Airspace Incursions: Biden Says https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/sharper-rules-coming-to-tackle-airspace-incursions-biden US Navy to acquire more King Airs https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/Textron-Aviation-Special-Missions-Beechcraft-King-Air-260-chosen-as-new-U.S.-Navy-Multi-Engine-Training-System-METS B-17 Begins Truck Trip Northward https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/b17-aluminum-overcast-heading-back-to-oshkosh

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