Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. Lots of news from around the world and of course the UK. We're excited to share with you our second part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. See you in the chatroom! 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 Hurricane Ian Update https://nbaa.org/airacraft-operations/airspace/hurricane/hurricane-ian-2022/hurricane-ian-update-sep-29-2022-2215z/ https://www.flyingmag.com/naples-airport-closed-to-civilian-traffic/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/09/29/tropical-storm-ian-florida-airport-closed-flights-canceled/10449229002/ https://thepointsguy.com/news/ian-hurricane-travel-impacts/ Ryanair CEO: Air Malta Will Never Make A Profit https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ceo-air-malta-no-profit/ https://simpleflying.com/air-malta-dissolution-questions/ Virgin Atlantic updates its gender identity policy https://thepointsguy.com/news/virgin-atlantic-gender-neutral-uniform-policy/ https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/virgin-atlantic-updates-its-gender-identity-policy Skytrax Awards https://traveltomorrow.com/the-worlds-best-airline-for-2022-has-been-announced/ https://www.worldairlineawards.com/award-winners-for-2022/ Eviation Makes Aviation History at Moses Lake https://flyingmag.com/eviation-makes-aviation-history-at-moses-lake/ https://newatlas.com/aircraft/eviation-alice-first-flight/ Injured Aircraft https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4feb73f0&opt=0 https://simpleflying.com/heathrow-ground-collision-korean-air-iceland-air/ https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-a320-lightning-strike-damage/ Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63033676 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63079104 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63089990 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63044304 Aircraft Boarding Music https://onemileatatime.com/guides/airline-boarding-music/ Airbus, Boeing aircraft gone forever from Russia - says Rostec https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/119880-airbus-boeing-aircraft-gone-forever-from-russia-rostec https://simpleflying.com/russia-goodbye-airbus-boeing-goes-alone/ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-russia-aiming-fly-solo-without-airbus-boeing-2022-09-28/ China Airlines Unveils Taiwan's First A321neo "Pikachu Jet CI" https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-unveils-taiwans-first-a321neo-pikachu-jet-ci/ MILITARY Osprey salvaged https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/osprey-salvaged?fbclid=IwAR3VKbQC57_PbhVJ45MTIgpCX-iDZmXYGl3Iwf5yDnWB2VYoje8SUMJ04WA The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Be Unveiled In First Week Of December https://theaviationist.com/2022/09/21/the-new-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-to-be-unveiled-in-first-week-of-december/ Aerospace and defense giant Boeing secured a contract to produce 96 Apache helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces as the company scales up its manufacturing capabilities in Maysa, Arizona. https://chamberbusinessnews.com/2022/09/26/boeing-sells-apache-helicopters-to-poland-expands-operations-in-mesa/ Hurricane Hunter P-3 Launched New Low Flying Drone Into Ian https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/hurricane-hunter-p-3-launched-new-low-flying-drone-into-ian

We're back this week! Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. We're excited to share with you our first part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book 'Nine Lives'. We are also excited to share with you what Carlos and Nev got up to at the Jersey International Air Display! 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.

Join Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape!) for this week's episode. In this week's show: A punch up at Air France, a cracked Dreamliner window and Ryanair reports record passenger numbers in August. Also, we'll be talking about the upcoming interview with Chris Burwell and Carlos and I are off to Jersey next week for their International Air Display. 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.

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's show. In this week's show a new runway opens in Ireland, KLM get grinchy & one Boeing 737 decides to lose some weight. In the military, the Italian Armed Forces fly their new helicopter and the A321LR puts on it Gray outfit for a new mission. We chat with Ben as he continues his Journey towards the ultimate dream. In part 2 of the interview that we did with Patrick Elliott and Linda Walker at the Seething fly in at the start of July, the couple took their Long EZ around the world. But in order to ship it to various parts of the world, the aircraft had to be taken apart. Carlos talked to them about the challenges of doing this and the logistics that were involved. 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 New €320m runway opens at Dublin Airport with Ryanair flight https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0823/1318439-new-320m-runway-at-dublin-airport-opens-today/ KLM no longer giving pilots free flights to work https://nltimes.nl/2022/08/21/klm-longer-giving-pilots-free-flights-work https://nos.nl/artikel/2440731-klm-piloten-in-het-buitenland-mogen-niet-meer-gratis-naar-werk-vliegen UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-08-18/uk-software-startup-helping-pilots-fly-more-efficiently Alaska Boeing 737-900 engine cowl opens in flight https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fd41a08&opt=0 https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/alaska-airlines-737-returns-to-seattle-airport-after-losing-engine-cowling/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-airlines-flight-emergency-landing-vibration-engine-cover-rcna44344 London to get new airport as Manston is cleared for take-off https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/london-to-get-new-airport-as-manston-cleared-for-take-off/ https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/manston-airport-given-green-light-against-planners-recommendations-22-08-2022/ https://flyer.co.uk/cleared-for-take-off-manston-airport-gets-govt-go-ahead/ Coming to a giant airport screen: Your personal flight information https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/07/25/delta-tech-flight-info-screen/ British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62667543 https://macksolo.com/journey/

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's show. In this week's show American Airlines goes BOOM, one airport worker wishes he hadn't of played Tag & two pilots get some shut eye in during a flight. In the military, the US Air Force grounds it's Osprey fleet for an issue the Marines have known about for years and the Polish Air Force signs a huge deal with an Asian partner for new fighters. 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 American Airlines agrees purchase of Boom Supersonic jets https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/08/american-airlines-announces-plans-to-purchase-20-boom-supersonic-aircraft/ Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger cap https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-ups-stansted-flights-over-hopeless-heathrow-passenger-cap-12674439 US regional airline Tailwind to fly floatplanes between New York and DC area https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/us-regional-airline-tailwind-to-fly-floatplanes-between-new-york-and-dc-area/149854.article Qantas to open new crew training center in Sydney https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/qantas-to-open-new-pilot-training-centre-in-sydney/ Thousands of British Airways staff win 13% pay rise after 'tough negotiations' https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/16/ba-strikes-will-your-flight-be-affected-and-what-should-you-do-if-it-is-cancelled https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/aug/15/thousands-of-british-airways-workers-to-get-pay-rise Ethiopian Airlines Incident https://onemileatatime.com/news/ethiopian-airlines-pilots-fall-asleep/ https://samchui.com/2022/08/19/ethiopian-airlines-b737-misses-landing-after-both-pilots-fall-asleep/ Campaign to rescue decaying Dart Herald airliner from field https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-62548195 Zipair's Inflight Meals Made with Cricket Powder https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair Two airport restrooms in the running to take the throne of America's Best Restroom https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-airport-restroom/ https://www.bestrestroom.com/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Capt. Al for this week's show. In this week's show we have executives throwing bags, food festivals and virtual plane spotting! And in the military, the USAF starts thinking about unloading some of the competitors for the light attack aircraft competition and the Air Force of Mali receives some new(er) aircraft. 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 :

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's Show. In this week's show Ryanair sets a new record, one passenger takes a wizz after seeing there phone bill & another passenger eats a VERY expensive McMuffin. And in the Military this week the US Special Operations Command chooses a new armed overwatch platform and a large portion of the world's fighter fleet is grounded. 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 Southampton Airport runway expansion will go ahead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-62381000 Ryanair sets new passenger record https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2022/08/03/ryanair-sets-new-passenger-record-after-almost-17-million-flew-with-airline-in-july/ British Airways is about to pause sales of long-haul flights to destinations such as New York as the airline battles disruption at Heathrow. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/08/03/british-airways-cant-rule-ban-long-haul-ticket-sales-heathrow/ What Happens When an Airline Tug Jack-knifes With a Jet in Tow https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-what-happens-when-an-airline-tug-jackknifes-with-a-jet-in-tow Emirates returns to Stansted Airport with daily long-haul service to Dubai https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/business/emirates-dubai-service-returns-to-stansted-airport-as-deman-9267203/ Passenger Fined Over $1,800 Over a Couple of McMuffins in His Luggage https://www.foodandwine.com/news/australian-airline-mcmuffin-fineAirline Finland set to test mobile app that will let passengers travel paper-free https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/03/digital-passports-finland-set-to-test-mobile-app-that-will-let-passengers-travel-paper-fre Three taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes at Cotswold Airport https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2022-08-04/plane-crashes-after-overshooting-the-runway-at-cotswold-airport London City Airport to reach 3 million passenger mark as numbers soar https://www.cityam.com/london-city-airport-to-reach-3-million-passenger-mark-as-numbers-soar/ Wizz Air passengers get '£80 phone bill' after calling £1.45 a minute helpline to try and get a refund https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/gatwick-wizz-air-passengers-80-24652154 MILITARY US Special Operations Command chooses L3Harris' Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch effort https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/08/01/us-special-operations-command-chooses-l3harris-sky-warden-for-armed-overwatch-effort/ Rescuers on the Rio Grande: Coast Guard team saves lives at the border https://www.dvidshub.net/news/426256/rescuers-rio-grande-coast-guard-team-saves-lives-border?fbclid=IwAR1JDl5hXMe59GbC8bkEcfWlaUat9YCFcileuxDpgpioADeL64H7Lomu9fM&fs=e&s=cl The Air Force is grounding the majority of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet today, due to a faulty component inside its ejection seat that could prevent the pilot from being able to safely egress from the aircraft during an emergency, Breaking Defense has learned. https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/air-force-grounds-almost-300-training-planes-as-ejection-seat-safety-concerns-spread/article_8d2f85d8-bcae-5a65-b0e5-6089460ba56b.html https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/air-force-grounding-f-35s-over-ejection-seat-concerns/

Join Matt, Nev, Captain Andy and Captain Jeff for this week's 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.

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's Show. In this week's show one airline carries its own ground handlers, one passenger takes a carry on so as to not lose her luggage and loses her luggage & we take a look at Farnborough International Airshow 2022. In the military, Slovakia's entire fleet of MiG-29s is gifted to Ukraine, and Bell unveils its nearly-complete mock-up of the new 360 Invictus next-generation helicopter. 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 Heathrow Tells airlines to stop selling summer flights! https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-statement-on-operations-at-london-heathrow https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62163254 https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/07/14/emirates-refuses-heathrows-demands-to-cut-passenger-numbers-and-launches-stinging-attack-on-airport/ Introducing Virgin Atlantic's Airbus A330neo https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantics-a330neo-facts/ https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/the-best-flying-experience-ever-introducing-virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo-cabin/ Icelandair Carries O(w)n Baggage Handlers on Amsterdam Flights https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-amsterdam-flights-carry-baggage-handlers/ https://www.businessinsider.com/icelandair-flying-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-help-load-unload-luggage-2022-7 https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/icelandair-are-sending-their-own-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-to-reduce-disruption/ Alaska Airlines celebrated its 90th anniversary by giving its employees 90,000 miles each to travel the globe https://news.alaskaair.com/care/alaska-airlines-90000-miles-employee-appreciation/ https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-employees-miles/ https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31562-alaska-airlines-90-years-90000-miles-employees Farnborough https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31556-boeing-to-showcase-737-max-and-777x-aircraft-farnborough https://airlinergs.com/boeing-to-showcase-newest-jets-at-farnborough-airshow/ https://twitter.com/i/status/1547208240097796097 Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-07-08/airbus-helicopters-delivers-7000th-ecureuil https://www.airbus.com/en/asset-preview/13406 10 ways to pass the time if your flight is delayed! https://www.traveloffpath.com/flight-delayed-here-are-10-ways-to-pass-the-time/ AAIB report on ZeroAvia crash in test flight over Cranfield https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-62086128 https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-piper-pa-46-350p-modified-g-hyza https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62a20c39d3bf7f037097be7b/Piper_PA-46-350P__Modified__G-HYZA_08-22.pdf Air Canada Baggage woes https://www.businessinsider.com/air-canada-lost-luggage-travel-chaos-cancelled-flights-airlines-aiports-2022-7?r=US&IR=T Biden admin says 66 too old for commercial pilots, as president nears 80 https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-admin-old-commercial-pilots-ages-president-80 96-Year-Old Celebrates 80 Years Working At American Airlines https://onemileatatime.com/news/oldest-american-airlines-employee/ MILITARY Entire Slovak MiG-29 fleet gifted to Ukraine https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/07/09/entire-slovak-mig-29-fleet-gifted-to-ukraine-bulgarian-su-25s-in-parts/ How A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Was Blown Off An Aircraft Carrier https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/how-a-u-s-navy-f-a-18-super-hornet-was-blown-off-an-aircraft-carrier/ Nearly Complete Invictus Armed Scout Helicopter Looks Wicked In New Photos https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/nearly-complete-invictus-armed-scout-helicopter-looks-wicked-in-new-photos First Laser Weapon For A Fighter Delivered To The Air Force https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-laser-weapon-for-a-fighter-delivered-to-the-air-force

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando (on tape) for a big pile of aviation fun. In this week's episode the UK's legacy carrier announces more cancellations up to the end of October and Nev's original lift home requires a little assistance on arrival at Copenhagen! Armando is flying this week but instead of military news, he brings us an interview with Kevin Meyers from PilotEdge, a popular Air Traffic Control add-on to your favourite flight simulator. 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 Scandinavian Airline SAS Files For Bankruptcy In U.S. https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/07/05/air-travel-summer-pilot-strikes-labor-unrest/?sh=ae5be416c4de British Airways to cut a further 10,300 flights until end of October https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-to-cut-a-further-10-300-flights-until-end-of-october-12647016 The worse UK airports for cancellations right now https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/worse-uk-airports-cancellations-june-2022/ Airbus A380 'flew 14 hours' with hole in side https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-a380-flew-14-hours-with-hole-in-side/index.html London City Airport launches consultation on expanding flight hours https://ukaviation.news/london-city-aiport-launches-consultation-on-expanding-flight-hours/ AAIB: 100 years of investigating accidents https://ukaviation.news/aaib-100-years-of-investigating-accidents/ 86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bette-nash-recognized-worlds-longest-serving-flight-attendant-american-airlines Spanish fighter plane intercepts easyJet flight after false bomb threat https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/04/spanish-fighter-plane-grounds-easyjet-flight-after-false-bomb-threat A British Airways aircraft from London suffered an incident at Copenhagen Airport. https://www.airlive.net/incident-foam-was-used-by-fire-fighters-on-a-british-airways-a320-at-copenhagen-airport/