Plane Talking UK Podcast
Carlos, Nev, Andy, Matt, John, Nik & Armando
Carlos, Nev & Matt bring you a weekly Podcast that will focus on the Aviation news relating to us long suffering passengers.
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Dec 11, 2022 • 2h 1min
Episode 437 - Crawley's Finest Accomodation
Join Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. In the commercial news low cost airlines are recruiting a more mature crew and providing the ultimate crew service experience to care home, one passenger ended up over 2000 miles away from home by boarding the wrong plane and one airline is trialling a new e-tag for your baggage. In the military we honour Johnny Johnson, the last surviving member of the Dambusters and the US Air Force reveals its B-21 Raider next-generation bomber. 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.
Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 55min
Episode 436 - Incapacitations and Single Pilots
In this week's show we talk about pilot incapacitations, single pilot operations, and medical reforms as well as letting everyone know that Elvis' private jet is up for auction (pool our money together???) In the military those Western pilots helping train the Chinese are in a heap of trouble, the Argentinians snub India in favor of the American F-16, and Ukraine is set to receive some second-hand Sea Kings from the UK.
Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 57min
Episode 435 - Queing for Whiskey
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show we find out what airport has the best Q's, we take a look at some whiskey & a whale beaches itself in the mud. In the military the RAF are cooking with oil and the KC-46 flys on & on & on ..... 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.
Nov 20, 2022 • 2h 4min
Episode 434 - With Matt C!
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Matt and a virtual Armando for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair have a moan about delays, a rogue curtain delays a BA flight and a Airbus A321 has fun with a Tug. In the military, Armando talks about the Warbird mid-air collision in Dallas this past week. We start another interview series with Rick Peacock-Edwards, there's some Vulcan talk and of course we've got the latest with the commercial and the military aviation news. Join us in the chatroom so you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show. 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.
Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 59min
Episode 433 - The Maine Event
Join Carlos, Matt, Micah and a virtual Armando for this week's show. We'll be brining you a part 2 from an interview with Stuart Airey, more from the Jersey Airshow and all the latest news in commercial and military aviation. 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.
Nov 8, 2022 • 2h 3min
Episode 432 - More Strikes and a Closure
Join Carlos, Nev and a virtual Armando for this week's show. In this week's show, it looks like it's the final curtain call for Doncaster Sheffield airport, a major revision to British Airways Avios points are awarded and some Heathrow airport workers are planning a 3 day strike and the military news, Nigeria places an order for 55 new aircraft of varying types. We'll be bringing you a brand new segment from an interview with Stuart Airey, more from the Jersey Airshow and all the latest news in commercial and military aviation. 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.
Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 56min
Episode 431 - Overrunning Campaigns
Join Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show we feature more overruns than an Airline Pilot Guy show episode, an easyJet A320 has a close encounter with a drone and British Airways returns to its full Club World service. In the military we have quite a few new aircraft entering service and we have an update on last week's story of Western pilots advising the Chinese military. We're excited to share with you our final part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. 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.
Oct 26, 2022 • 2h 10min
Episode 430 - Sackings and Pay Agreements
Join Nev, Armando, Andy and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show, more changes at ITA Airways in Italy, new union agreements at Ryanair and an A320neo lands with only 200kg of fuel in its tanks. That might mean tea with no biscuits with the Chief Pilot. In the military, an F-35 crashes near Hill Air Force Base in Utah (the pilot is safe), we discuss former UK military pilots training China's Air Force and we have a MILITARY LIST! (Of affordable warbirds) We're excited to share with you our 5th part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. 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 ITA Airways Board Of Directors Revokes All Power From Executive President Alfredo Altavilla https://simpleflying.com/ita-airways-board-directors-revokes-power-executive-president-alfredo-altavilla/ Ryanair and Unite sign cabin crew pay agreement https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-and-unite-sign-cabin-crew-pay-agreement-12719381 VivaColombia A20N near Monteria on Oct 17th 2022, landed with just 200kg of fuel remaining https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffdb8d6&opt=0 Delta flight headed to Seoul returns to Detroit due to 'unruly' passenger https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/10/18/delta-flight-seoul-detroit/69571357007/ New BA sectors using the A380 https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-ba-a380-summer-routes-cathay-adds-extra-uk-flights-and-first-class-new-amex-offers-200-off-klm-and-qantas/ Qantas Swaps The A380 For The Boeing 787 On Melbourne Los-Angeles Flights https://simpleflying.com/qantas-swaps-airbus-a380-melbourne-los-angeles/ Jet2.com increases order for the A320neo Family to 98 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-10-jet2com-increases-order-for-the-a320neo-family-to-98 Boeing wins support in push to extend MAX certification timetable https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-wins-support-push-extend-max-certification-timetable-2022-10-20/ TUI Selects Embraer E195-E2 https://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/news/tui-selects-embraer-e195-e2/ UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the simplification and rationalisation of General Aviation pilot licences https://www.caa.co.uk/news/uk-civil-aviation-authority-launches-consultation-on-the-simplification-and-rationalisation-of-general-aviation-pilot-licences/ MILITARY F-35 crashes at Hill Air Force Base; pilot 'made his best effort to avoid any buildings https://www.ksl.com/article/50498830/f-35-crashes-at-hill-air-force-base Bulgaria is looking for F-16s for rent for the coming years https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/10/19/bulgaria-is-looking-for-f-16s-for-rent-for-the-coming-years/ Former United Kingdom military pilots provide training to the People's Liberation Army of China https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/peoples-liberation-army-air-force-china/former-united-kingdom-military-pilots-provide-training/
Oct 16, 2022 • 2h 1min
Episode 429 - Premium Cabins and Twitter Spats
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair has fun on Twitter, we look at another mid air fight & one rather large aircraft has a wheely bad time on take off. In the military the US Air Force needs YOU to teach new pilots and what DOES happen to retired drone aircraft? We're excited to share with you our 4th part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. It's also lunchtime at the Jersey International Air Show; Carlos and Nev tell us more. 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 for the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Scottish airline Loganair goes on the market https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-63194336 Ryanair brutally mocks flier whose suitcase arrives at airport damaged https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-brutally-mocks-flier-whose-28217978 British Airways launch new Avios subscription plan where you can purchase Avios for under 1p each https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-avios-subscription/ Turkish Airlines Flight Forced to Make Emergency Diversion After Passenger Unleashes Violent Attack On Cabin Crew https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/10/12/turkish-airlines-flight-forced-to-make-emergency-diversion-after-passenger-unleases-violent-attack-on-cabin-crew/ Ryanair holiday warning for Brits with flights next week https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/20091889/ryanair-flight-warning-check-in/ 9 airlines with premium economy cabins worth splurging on https://www.cntraveller.com/article/airlines-with-premium-economy-cabins-worth-splurging-on Best places at Heathrow Airport to go plane spotting before your flight https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/best-places-heathrow-airport-go-25240217 Shocking moment Boeing 747 loses a WHEEL moments after takeoff as smoking part hurtles towards runway https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20079337/shocking-moment-boeing-loses-wheel-moments-after-takeoff/ Lufthansa Backtracks On AirTags Ban Following Regulatory Advice https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-backtracks-on-apple-airtag-ban/ Boeing 777 flies low over Golden Gate Bridge for Fleet Week https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/boeing-777-flies-low-over-golden-gate-bridge-for-fleet-week/ MILITARY Air Force Praises new training but struggles to find instructors https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/10/11/air-force-praises-new-pilot-training-but-struggles-to-hire-instructors/ Air Force Acquires Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone For Testing https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/air-force-acquires-australias-mq-28-ghost-bat-drone-for-testing How Repurposed Global Hawks Will Hugely Accelerate Hypersonic Testing https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/how-repurposed-global-hawks-will-hugely-accelerate-hypersonic-testing Report: Lockheed Skunk Works Darkstar Movie Prop to be At Edwards Air Show https://theaviationist.com/2022/10/07/darkstar-movie-prop-to-be-at-edwards-air-show/
Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 25min
Episode 428 - The One With All The Interviews
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for a special recorded show this week. 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. Nev and Carlos bring us some more of their time at the Jersey International Air Show, Captain Nick continues his discussion with Chris Burwell and Armando shares with us an amazing chat he had with Vicky Benzing at this year's Reno Air Races.


