Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Matt & Andy of the A320 Podcast for this week's show, the first live show of 2021! In this week's show BA bring back all the best bits to Business & first class passengers, Easyjet start a trolley service to your door & Ryanair want us to Jab & Go. In the military the Belgian Air Force receives its first Airbus A400M, British Aerospace (or BAE) ends aircraft manufacturing in Borough after 104 years, a the first Russian SU-57 is delivered to an operational unit. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Matt and Andy spoke to us about their new project the 737 Lounge and Podcast. You can find out more about this by taking yourself to https://www.737lounge.com and https://www.737podcast.com. Nev shared with us a channel that he's very fond of called the Bjorn Pilot - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/bjornpilot/. Twitter : @bjornpilot Nev also stumbled across a bit of a media fail with a commemorative BA Mug - https://twitter.com/AndythePandy_/sta... Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : STORIES WE MISSED OVER CHRISTMAS https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2020-1.... https://simpleflying.com/vaccine-in-t... https://avherald.com/h?article=4e1071... https://simpleflying.com/first-office... https://soranews24.com/2020/12/22/tra... https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airl... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-can... https://www.ft.com/content/afa19577-b... https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...) COMMERCIAL EMIRATES TAKES ITS NEWEST A380 WITH PREMIUM ECONOMY TO LONDON https://www.emirates.com/media-centre... https://samchui.com/2021/01/03/first-... https://www.executivetraveller.com/ne... https://www.recaro-as.com/en/aircraft... RYANAIR IN HOT WATER WITH 2 UK AUTHORITIES https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/ne... https://www.flightglobal.com/networks... https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/ryana... https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/... BRITISH AIRWAYS TO RESTORE SERVICE IN FIRST AND BUSINESS CLASS https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/briti... BOEING TO PAY MORE THAN $2.5 BILLION TO SETTLE CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY CHARGE OVER 737 MAX https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/0... https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/boeing... https://www.bbc.com/news/business-555... https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/doj-f... BIRD STRIKE DHL http://avherald.com/h?article=4e15d78... https://youtu.be/Hvn_KhIv0dU EASY TROLLEY SERVICE https://www.businesstraveller.com/bus... https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ https://vimeo.com/483081621 MILITARY BELGIAN AIR FORCE RECEIVES FIRST AIRBUS A400M MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT https://www.airforce-technology.com/n... BAE BROUGH: AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING ENDS AFTER 104 YEARS https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-h... FIRST SERIAL PRODUCTION SU-57 FELON DELIVERED TO THE RUSSIAN AEROSPACE FORCES https://theaviationist.com/2020/12/30...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and John as they pick their favourite segments and interviews from what can only be described as a truly challenging year for Aviation. In this episode Matt chooses his favourite Plane Truth with Captain Al and Dan Holley as they talk weather, Armando relives our chat with Arial Tweto, Nev reminisces our 300th event at the Renaissance Hotel in London, John reminds us of when Peter Collings joined us to talk engines and Carlos casts his mind back to the Dubai Airshow when he spoke to Randy Tinseth from Boeing. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando, John, Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Paul Papadimitriou, Brian Coleman, David Corston, Grant McHerron, Captain Matt, Captain Andy, First Officer Mila, Our Maine Man Micah and Captain Al for this very special festive episode. In this programme our esteemed hosts share their aviation Christmas memories, take part in our annual quiz and attempt to create the '15 Days of Christmas'. Micah brings us his annual holiday message and Nick Codling, Barbara Parish, Andrew Van Der Saag and Ariel Tweto send us their festive greetings. [0:00:00] Special Festive Intro [0:01:03] Welcome to the Extravaganza [0:05:18] Guest Introductions [0:11:44] Andrew van der Saag Festive Greeting [0:12:25] Barbara Parish Festive Greeting [0:15:50 A Christmas Story (winging it) [0:21:45] Nik Codling Festive Greeting [0:22:51] Carlos' Christmas Quiz [0:58:17] Micah's Holiday Story [1:11:35] PTUK's Choir Sings 'The 15 Days of Christmas' [1:17:14] Ariel Tweto Festive Greeting [1:18:29] Aviation Christmas Memories [1:46:23] Christmas Messages from the Hosts [1:59:32] "Who's John?!" [2:00:18] Wrapping up the Show [2:02:21] Special Festive Outro Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Neil Cloughley for this week's show. In this week's show Ryanair give money away, a flight carries passengers instead of cargo & a Japanese airline tells you to cut out meals on board to reduce waste. In the military, a C-130 from a US Advanced Research Agency fails to retrieve unmanned drones mid-air, the mysterious F-117 Nighthawk (which is perhaps not as retired as we thought) starts making its way to locations to be displayed. Captain Al talks to us about the Language of Aviation in the latest episode of The Plane Truth and Captain Nick talks to George Lee MBE about his incredible book and his flying career. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL NEW CONSORTIUM TO SUPPORT FARADAIR BUILD 300 SUSTAINABLE AIRCRAFT BY 2030 https://c6eafbb2-fa56-452e-a7f7-c48fa... RYANAIR DIRECTED TO GIVE €5,000 TO CHARITY OVER EMAIL GLITCH https://www.irishtimes.com/business/t... CHENNAI-PORT BLAIR FLIGHT CARRIES PASSENGERS INSTEAD OF CARGO, AIRLINE FACES ACTION https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-... KLM STEWARD ARRESTED IN SINGAPORE FOR NOT RESPECTING CORONAVIRUS RULES https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ai... HEATHROW WINS COURT BATTLE TO BUILD THIRD RUNWAY https://www.bbc.com/news/business-553... JAPANESE AIRLINE SUGGESTS PASSENGERS SKIP MEALS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE https://edition.cnn.com/travel/articl... MILITARY THE GREMLINS PROGRAM https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/... JAPAN PLANS TO SPEND $48 BILLION TO FIELD F-X STEALTH FIGHTERS https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastie...

Join Carlos, Matt, and Armando for this week's show. In this week's show a US carrier turns a profit, we celebrate International Civil Aviation day and one country asks its crews to wear nappies (diapers) onboard. In the military, we salute Brigadier General Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, and a super hornet crew eject after a take off roll. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning all about Pilot Licensing. Jodi Reuger joins us to update us on the challenges that Aviation has thrown at her in 2020. She's an Airshow Pilot, Competition Aerobatic & Tailwheel Instructor and Airline Pilot! Her YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJhMuL7_-0NzbSkx2cij_A. Instagram: @quotafiller Facebook: jodiruegerairshows TikTok: @quotafiller Website: https://www.jraero.com Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BOEING 737 MAX RETURNS COMMERCIAL SERVICE ON SAO PAULO TO PORTO ALEGRE FLIGHT https://en.mercopress.com/2020/12/10/boeing-737-max-returns-to-the-skies-on-a-commercial-flight-sao-paulo-porto-alegre NEW ROUTES AND BASES FROM THE UK https://www.anna.aero/2020/12/04/wizz-air-announces-cardiff-base-all-9-routes-will-have-direct-competition/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ba-launches-southampton/amp/ https://paxex.aero/2020/12/aer-lingus-launches-uk-subsidiary-applies-for-us-route-authorities/ US REGIONAL CARRIER MESA AIRLINES TURNS AN ANNUAL PROFIT https://simpleflying.com/mesa-airlines-profit/ https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/mesa-bets-on-cargo-as-operating-profit-falls-12/139715.article INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302893348 https://www.icao.int/about-icao/History/Pages/default.aspx https://www.caa.co.uk/Blog-Posts/International-Civil-Aviation-Day/ AIR CANADA BECOMES FIRST CANADIAN AIRLINE TO OFFER OPTIONAL BIOMETRIC BOARDING FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING THE U.S. TO CANADA https://www.aviationpros.com/airlines/press-release/21165956/air-canada-air-canada-becomes-first-canadian-airline-to-offer-optional-biometric-boarding-for-flights-departing-the-us-to-canada CHINESE CABIN CREW TOLD TO WEAR DIAPERS ON RISKY COVID FLIGHTS https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-10/cabin-crew-told-to-wear-diapers-on-risky-covid-flights https://simpleflying.com/chinese-cabin-crew-nappies/ EMIRATES TAKES DELIVERY OF BRAND NEW A380 POWERED BY FINNISH COOKING OIL https://simpleflying.com/emirates-new-a380-delivery/ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-receives-its-first-new-a380-for-2020/141481.article https://simpleflying.com/emirates-premium-economy-seat-leak/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-25/emirates-boss-has-no-idea-when-boeing-will-deliver-777x-jet https://simpleflying.com/own-an-air-france-airbus-a380/ https://simpleflying.com/thai-airways-a380-sale/ https://www.myairtrade.com/available/A380 FINNAIR IS SELLING €10 "VIRTUAL FLIGHTS" TO SEE SANTA https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/bluewings/world-of-finnair/finnair-s-pioneering-vr-holiday-flights-point-to-the-future-of-travel-2199208 MILITARY CHUCK YEAGER PASSES AWAY https://apnews.com/article/chuch-yeager-dies-at-97-air-force-f027e8960916cbd8094ab9f05ec2cbf2 CREW EJECT FROM AN AUSTRALIAN SUPER HORNET AFTER AN ABORTED TAKEOFF https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38025/watch-crew-eject-from-an-australian-super-hornet-after-an-aborted-takeoff SOMEBODY BROKE INTO RUSSIA'S 'DOOMSDAY PLANE' AND STOLE A BUNCH OF RADIOS https://www.businessinsider.com/somebody-broke-into-russias-doomsday-plane-and-stole-radios-2020-12?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&utm_content=algorithm&fbclid=IwAR05wJ02LRZw831bVl660vGMhXTjYoKixdR75kbsQCIimMWGJHrqrMcJXWo

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Nev for this week's show. In this week's show Korean Air are playing with some Lego, we take a look at an airline that doesn't fly passengers or freight and only fly's one way and an Airbus A320 gets a new paint job made of live bees. In the military the USAF has released the findings of an F-16 crash in South Carolina, the British Army gets some new kit, and Scotland's Loch Ness Monster fails to claim a PBY Catalina as a victim. Captain Al chats to Matt about Sudden Cabin Depressurisation in the latest instalment of the hugely popular segment 'The Plane Truth'. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : We mentioned in the opening that Air New Zealand have released a new Safety Video https://youtu.be/5SKXruKpqIc COMMERCIAL KOREAN AIR USES LEGO BRICKS TO EXPLAIN HOW 777 AIR FILTERS WORK https://simpleflying.com/korean-air-boeing-777-filters-lego/ RYANAIR BUYS 75 BOEING MAX JETS IN LARGEST ORDER SINCE GROUNDING https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-boeing-737max-ryanair/ryanair-agrees-to-buy-75-737-max-jets-in-boost-for-boeing-idUKKBN28D26L?il=0 BRITISH AIRWAYS SAVES ITS LAST 2 BOEING 747 RETROJETS https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-landor-boac-saved/amp/ DOGS ARE THE ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED TO FLY ON PASSENGER PLANES, DOT RULES https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/dogs-are-only-service-animals-allowed-fly-dot-rules-n1249734 EASYJET TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE AND INTRODUCE COSTS https://www.itv.com/news/2020-12-01/easyjet-to-significantly-reduce-cabin-baggage-allowance-and-introduce-costs COVID-19: NEW 'BUSINESS TRAVELLER' EXEMPTION FROM QUARANTINE ANNOUNCED https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-new-business-traveller-exemption-from-quarantine-announced-12150191 THIS GLOBAL AIRLINE HAS NO PASSENGERS, NO CARGO AND FLIES JUST ONE WAY https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ferry-flights-jet-test-transport/index.html BEES-ATTACK AT KOLKATA AIRPORT DELAYS TWO FLIGHTS BY AN HOUR EACH https://english.jagran.com/india/bees-attack-at-kolkata-airport-delays-two-flights-by-an-hour-each-watch-10020632 MILITARY TANK MOVERS PULLING THAT AN-124 BACK ONTO THE AIRFIELD https://youtu.be/K_NI6Cg6sK0 PILOT ERROR AND A SERIES OF EJECTION SEAT MALFUNCTIONS AMONG THE CAUSES OF FATAL F-16CM CRASH AT SHAW AFB https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/10/pilot-error-and-a-series-of- ejection-seat-malfunctions-among-the-causes-of-fatal-f-16cm-crash-at-shaw-afb/ BRITISH ARMY MODERNIZES WITH FIRST APACHE AH-64E HELICOPTER DELIVERIES https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/12/01/british-army-modernizes-first-apache-ah-64e-helicopter-deliveries/

Join Carlos, Matt, and Nev for this week's show! During some recent filming with the A320 guys in a Simulator in Cambridge Matt and Andy put Nev through his paces with a single engine failure during take-off. You can take a look at how he got on here : https://youtu.be/kJKZWL8uNkU In today's show there's an incident in Spain involving everyone's favourite UK legacy carrier in the same week they sell off the family silver, one airline is offering a free layover hotel if you fly with them and it's time to get comfortable as one German carrier offers lay-flat beds in economy. In the military we get an update on the Fatal F-16CM Crash at Shaw AFB and the Italian Army says goodbye to their faithful Huey's. It's the final part of our chat with Neil Cloughley of Faradair and in this week's Plane Truth Tony S has his question answered by Captain Al. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 747 CATCHES FIRE IN SPAIN https://samchui.com/2020/11/23/stored-british-airways-b747-catches-fire-in-spain/#.X8EdoGgzZPY RYANAIR WILL NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINE FOR EUROPEAN FLIGHTS https://www.newstalk.com/news/coronavirus-vaccine-requirement-not-really-relevant-for-short-haul-flights-ryanair-ceo-1110912 WIZZ AIR UNHAPPY THAT UNUSED GATWICK SLOTS REMAIN BLOCKED https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-gatwick-slots-blocked/amp/ https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-british-airways-december-schedule-ba-return-to-gatwick-in-december/ https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/fresh-lockdown-prompts-british-airways-to-suspend-gatwick-flights/140987.article ALASKA TO SWAP AIRBUS A320S FOR BOEING 737 MAX https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/alaska-to-swap-airbus-a320s-for-boeing-737-max/141253.article AND NOW, FROM WATERSIDE - IT'S THE SALE OF THE CENTURY! https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/11/23/british-airways-selling-first-class-crockery-and-bedding/ Everything was available for sale here - https://www.whatabuy.co.uk/british-airways EMIRATES OFFERS A FREE HOTEL STAY WITH YOUR DUBAI LAYOVER https://edition.cnn.com/travel/amp/emirates-layover-free-hotel-stay-dubai/index.html https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/before-you-fly/dubai-international-airport/dubai-connect/ LUFTHANSA IS TRIALLING SLEEPER SEATS IN ECONOMY https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-sleeper-seats-economy-b1761688.html MILITARY THE JAPAN AIR SELF-DEFENSE FORCE RETIRES ITS LAST F-4EJ PHANTOM FIGHTERS AFTER 48 YEARS OF SERVICE https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/24/the-japan-air-self-defense-force-retires-its-last-f-4ej-phantom-fighters-after-48-years-of-service/ If you want to know more about that check out Episode 309 Military Story 3 a great episode with Captains Nick and Al which was also the last show we had with anyone other than Matt in the studio! - https://youtu.be/SjMRpuvXrLE?t=6940 FAREWELL HUEY! THE ITALIAN ARMY BEGINS TO SLOWLY RETIRE THE AB-205 AFTER MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF SERVICE https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/24/farewell-huey-the-italian-army-begins-to-slowly-retire-the-ab-205-after-more-than-50-years-of-service/ HOW THE WORLD'S AIR FORCES CAME TO THE RESCUE IN TROUBLED 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international/how-the-worlds-air-forces-came-to-the-rescue-in-troubled-2020/141218.article AN F-35A DROPPED AN INERT B61-12 NUCLEAR BOMB DURING SUPERSONIC FLIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/25/an-f-35a-dropped-an-inert-b61-12-nuclear-bomb-during-supersonic-flight-for-the-first-time/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and the legendary Bob Mills for this week's aviation silliness. In this week's show the Boeing 737 Max can finally fly passengers, Singapore airlines installs their new first class onto all its A380's & two pilots get into trouble for drawing non-family-show content in the sky. In the military this week The US Air Force continues to expand options for enlisted Airmen and some officers to seek pilot positions and the first F/A-18C from the Blue Angels lands in Washington for display at the Smithsonian. We welcome to the live show, guest Bob Mills to talk about the National Championship Air Races. If you'd like to make a donation please go to : https://airrace.org/save-the-races/ If you want to learn more about the appeal, you can watch it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZZR1qcXiA Neil Cloughley continues his chat with Carlos about the fascinating Faradair project and this week we learn the details about the proposed propulsion system. In this week's Plane Truth we're learning about Engine Failures & Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 737 Max cleared for take-off https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/18/business/boeing-737-max-approval/index.html https://uk.reuters.com/article/boeing-737max-regulators/analysis-as-regulators-prepare-to-weigh-in-on-737-max-faas-global-dominance-fades-idUKL1N2I42I3 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-18/boeing-max-cleared-to-fly-as-faa-lifts-longest-u-s-grounding https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-16/boeing-max-declared-safe-to-fly-by-europe-s-aviation-regulator https://www.flightglobal.com/farnborough-2020/737-max-certification-remains-urgent-for-boeing-even-as-new-jet-demand-sags/139027.article https://www.aerotime.aero/ruta.burbaite/24277-ryanair-s-737-max-200-design-issue-prompts-new-delays https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54981658 http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/Return-of-the-Boeing-737-MAX-to-service-OPS-DIS-11/default.aspx Qantas Centenary Celebrations https://simpleflying.com/qantas-boeing-787-sydney-harbor/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktoI40GCSFg&feature=youtu.be British Airways and American Airlines launch transatlantic Covid-19 tests https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/british-airways-and-american-airlines-launch-transatlantic-covid-19-tests-1.1113503 Is MOM Air, a new and familiar-looking budget airline, for real? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/mom-air-new-budget-airline https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-iceland/ https://onemileatatime.com/mom-air-artwork-not-real/ Singapore A380 New First Class to be installed on all A380s https://mainlymiles.com/2020/11/15/singapore-airlines-will-fit-all-12-of-its-a380s-with-new-cabin-products/ Two pilots are under investigation for allegedly altering their flight path to draw something rude in the sky https://www.airlive.net/two-pilots-are-under-investigation-for-allegedly-altering-their-flight-path-to-draw-a-gigantic-penis-in-the-sky/ MILITARY Air Force Will Now Offer Enlisted Troops a Path to Pilot Training https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/11/18/air-force-will-now-offer-enlisted-troops-path-pilot-training.html Taiwan Grounds F-16s After Second Fighter Accident in Less Than a Month https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/taiwan-grounds-f-16s-after-second-fighter-accident-less-month First Blue Angels F/A-18C Has Arrived At The National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center https://theaviationist.com/2020/11/19/first-blue-angels-f-a-18c-has-arrived-at-the-national-air-and-space-museums-udvar-hazy-center/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for today's programme. In this week's show we learn that despite what's going on there's still a pilot shortage, there's good news for holiday makers in Bristol as Jet2 announce their opening routes and there's breaking news about an incident involving an Antonov-12. In the military the German parliament approves a whopping 5.4 Billion Euros for 38 Typhoons and the new home for the Flying Legends is announced. It's the first part of our interview with Faradair's Neil Cloughley and in the Plane Truth this week we learn all about the amount of time pilots and crew can work whilst on duty. We also share with you some great feedback from Jan Hübner and Dan Seaman. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Aviation will need 27,000 new pilots in 2021 as shortage continues despite downturn https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/aviation-will-need-27000-new-pilots-in-2021-as-shortage-continues-despite-downturn/141036.article Jet2's Bristol Airport base will bring 450,000-holiday seats https://ukaviation.news/jet2s-bristol-airport-base-will-bring-450000-holiday-seats/ BA Moves Part Of Its A380 Fleet To Madrid https://simpleflying.com/ba-moves-a380-fleet-to-madrid/ Hi Fly to retire their second hand A380 while Emirates A380s turn to into freighters https://samchui.com/2020/11/03/hi-fly-to-retire-their-only-airbus-a380/#.X67AlMgzZPY https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-airbus-a380-retirement/#:~:text=Farewell%209H%2DMIP,Hi%20Fly%20in%20July%202018.&text=The%20demand%20for%20enormous%20aircraft%20is%20currently%20non%2Dexistent. https://worldairlinenews.com/2020/11/12/emirates-skycargo-introduces-airbus-a380-mini-freighter-charter-operations/ https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-group-announces-half-year-performance-for-2020-21/#:~:text=Group%3A%20Revenue%20down%2074%25%20to,(US%24%20320%20million) Antonov An-124 Suffers Uncontained Engine Failure And Landing Gear Snaps https://avherald.com/h?article=4df212c7&opt=0 Chicken Cannon Engine Testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKfFxwpbUU https://simpleflying.com/antonov-an-124-uncontained-engine-faliure/ https://www.airlive.net/breaking-a-volga-dnepr-an-124-suffered-a-runway-excursion-following-an-uncontained-engine-failure/?fbclid=IwAR1RCuey0K2bDuujqoCI6qs0QpE_0n0FCIpUFUOIIs5qwsN5vd2hq5xLBIA https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/137455.article https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/freighter-operator/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/ Drones to fight fires and deliver COVID-19 supplies are first to receive share of over £33 million in government funding https://www.gov.uk/government/news/drones-to-fight-fires-and-deliver-covid-19-supplies-are-first-to-receive-share-of-over-33-million-government-funding MILITARY F-35s Rejected, Germany OKs A Whopping 5.4 Billion Euro Contract To Buy 38 Eurofighter Typhoons https://eurasiantimes.com/f-35s-rejected-germany-oks-a-whopping-5-4-billion-euro-contract-to-buy-38-eurofighter-typhoons/ Air Force One Set To Get First Ever Non-American Pilot From RAF https://simpleflying.com/air-force-one-non-american/ Flying Legends Finds New Home at Sywell Aerodrome http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/flying-legends-finds-new-home-at-sywell-aerodrome.html

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan for a jam packed show. We take a look at the commercial and military news and we venture to Papua New Guinea with our guest to talk about life flying as a bush pilot there. In the news a Avro RJ85 lands at Norwich airport but not under its own power, Duty free is set to change and drones are being flown into active volcanoes "on purpose". And In the military seal team six see some serious action and the Blue Angels Legacy Hornets are going to conduct a final Pensacola flyover. Elsewhere, Matt talks to Captain Al about fuel planning, we've got feedback from Jacob Darlington-Brown and Richard Adams. As it's remembrance day coming up soon in the UK, we remember the fallen in the Great War with a touching tribute that Matt and Captain Nick have put together about the iconic poem, "In Flanders Fields". You might want to check out Ryan's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NTMApilot Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the news stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amazing pictures show passenger jet being lifted over NDR (Norwich Distributor Road) https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/plane-ndr-road-closed-city-of-norwich-aviation-museum-1-6910048 Elsewhere Cityjet retires it's last RJ https://simpleflying.com/cityjet-retires-its-last-avro-rj85/ Airline Deals! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-coronavirus-pandemic-offers-passengers/ https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/tui-new-flights-from-norwich-to-greece-1-6912183 Heathrow Airport to launch legal review over VAT-free shopping ban https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/heathrow-in-legal-action-on-uk-tax-free-scrappage/198185# https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-in-legal-challenge-over-government-ban-on-vat-free-shopping-12121718 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a91e1a3f-6992-4cb5-84ae-df693908c9be#:~:text=The%20UK%20is%20expected%20to,the%20UK%20and%20taken%20home https://sports.yahoo.com/heathrow-airport-launch-legal-review-over-vat-free-shopping-ban-132416201.html New Birmingham aerospace + aviation public charter school will touch down in 2022 https://bhamnow.com/2020/11/05/new-birmingham-aerospace-aviation-public-charter-school-will-touch-down-in-2022/ Drones are flying straight into volcanoes, for life-saving science https://www.livescience.com/drones-flying-into-active-volcanoes.html Former Japan Airlines Boeing 727 To Become Bristol Office Space https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-boeing-727-bristol-office/ MILITARY SEAL Team Six Executes Long Distance Rescue Operation Of Kidnapped American In Nigeria https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37381/seal-team-six-executes-long-distance-rescue-operation-of-kidnapped-american-in-nigeria?fbclid=IwAR0cNcD6G_nxEqOPjEn3j1gya_QgqzTnc7nrcqTV7VRXmAyeTL4M7z8pySg Blue Angels Legacy Hornets to conduct final Pensacola flyover https://weartv.com/news/local/blue-angels-legacy-hornets-to-conduct-final-pensacola-flyover From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2404943/from-cameroon-to-us-pilot-student-seeks-wings/