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Join Carlos, Armando and Andy for episode 443.  In this week's show we say hello & goodbye to the last queen of the skies, BA Staff get a social media ban & a Airbus falls apart & keeps flying. In the military we get a little tech update and there’s renewed talk of F-16s going to Ukraine.  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 Two Airlines Collapse within days of each other https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/norwegian-airline-flyr-files-bankruptcy-2023-01-31/ https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-02-02/aer-lingus-regional-takes-over-former-flybe-routes Final Boeing 747 departs Everett for its new home https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/final-boeing-747-departs-everett-for-its-new-home/151885.article A CAA Compagnie Africaine Aviation Airbus A320-200 loses parts https://www.avherald.com/h?article=504714d8&opt=0 Airline review: Thai AirAsia X, Airbus A330 premium lie-flat https://www.traveller.com.au/airline-review-thai-airasia-x-airbus-a330-premium-lieflat-business-class-melbourne-to-bangkok-h295bo Cape Air Cessna suffers nose-gear collapse in Chicago https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/cape-air-cessna-suffers-nose-gear-collapse-in-chicago/151828.article Pampered pooches on UK's first private jets for pets airline prepare for take-off https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/pampered-pooches-uks-first-private-29102434 Discussion on the recent change in  social media policy at BA https://twitter.com/DaveWallsworth/status/1620901575500894210 https://twitter.com/British_Airways/status/1621131561939898368 The family of five flying around the world in a tiny plane https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/family-of-five-fly-around-the-world/index.html

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt, Armando and John for episode 442. In this week's show our friends over at the Blades Aerobatic Team sadly have performed their last show and airlines (on top of a pilot shortage) are now facing an airplane shortage!    In the military the latest version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon takes flight as well as some... unexplained air craft are spotted? We have a new interview from Nev with Iain Stewart MP, Chair of the Cross Party Transport Select Committee of the UK Parliament. A fabulous interview all about the disruptors of the future of air transport in the UK.  If you'd like to contribute to the government survey, you can do so here : https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7200/our-future-transport/ 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, Nev, Matt, Armando and John for episode 441. In this week's show Ryanair are hiring & not firing, a member of BA crew gets all inflated & we look at the all important unreliable airlines    In the military, the US Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter has its first operational rescue and we take a look at the restoration of the first Air Force One by a company in Virginia.  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 These Are the Most Reliable, and Unreliable, Airlines https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/travel-insurance/features/most-unreliable-airlines/ https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/travel/most-reliable-unreliable-airlines https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/passenger-complaints/ Ryanair are hiring for numerous jobs at Dublin Airport with some top notch* perks https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ryanair-hiring-numerous-jobs-dublin-28981186 https://careers.ryanair.com/ Swansea Airport to launch first passenger flights in 20 years https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swansea-airport-launch-first-passenger-26017627 United Airlines To Return Ice Cream Sundae Cart On All International Flights https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-ice-cream-sundae-cart/ British Airways flight attendant makes £50,000 mistake on first day at work https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-ba-flight-attendant-first-day-b2265007.html https://liveandletsfly.com/british-airways-slide/ British Airways, TUI and easyJet looking for new flight attendants https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/world-news/british-airways-tui-easyjet-holidays-25990903 Delta orders a dozen more Airbus A220s https://www.flightglobal.com/orders-and-deliveries/delta-orders-a-dozen-more-airbus-a220s/151683.article Airbus implements A350 design change amid Qatar Airways feud https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-implements-a350-design-change-amid-qatar-airways-feud-2023-01-19/ DragonFly from Airbus https://www.engadget.com/airbus-dragonfly-autonomous-pilot-assist-171226854.html?fbclid=IwAR2pUnZGJltThyQZRAZiUf9uUNl-LiAb6G5PgqpVlGeQ_C-u98qfWI4GujA https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a350-1000-autonomy-tests-aimed-at-supporting-dual-pilot-cockpit-airbus/151627.article https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-01-12/airbus-tests-autonomous-flight-diversions-taxiway-support Carolinas Aviation Museum Renamed After Capt. C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/carolinas-aviation-museum-renamed-after-capt-c-b-sully-sullenberger.html MILITARY HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters were involved in their first real-world casualty evacuation operation in the African area of responsibility. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/hh-60w-jolly-green-ii-combat-rescue-helicopter-makes-first-combat-saves/ Columbine II Restoration – Fall 22/23 Update https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/columbine-ii-restoration-fall-22-23.html Duxford Flying Schedule Announced    https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/iwm-duxford-s-flying-season-2023.html

Airbus Andy will be with us and there's plenty of commercial and military news to get through.  In this week's show everything is just Bonza in australia we take a look at BA uniforms in a historical way & Nev takes a look at new bus suites   In the military, the Japanese begin work on an island military base that includes a practice aircraft carrier landing strip and the venerable F-117 Nighthawk keeps on keeping 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.

Our first live of the new year! Happy New year!  Hope it's been a wonderful start to the new year for you all. Lots of commercial and military news to get through so get all strapped in and cold beverage at the ready!  In this week's show we take a look at some hot new laptops, one passengers suitcase goes on tour by itself & we go all retro with a look at 1930's BA .   In the military, a Chinese fighter jet gets a little TOO close to a US Reconnaissance Plane and the Red Arrows are on their way to getting a new 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.

Join Nev, Matt and Armando as they look back at their favourite interviews and segments from last year's shows.  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.

Ho ho ho!!! Merry Christmas! It's time for the annual Christmas Special and this year we have special guests Maineman Micah and Captain Nick.  Join us for some festive fun!  Have a very Merry Christmas, a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all a very Happy New 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.

Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for this week's final live show of 2022! Where have the last 12 months gone?! In this week's show One airline is gearing up to burn off some serious fat & oil (no exercise required), A middle east carrier is getting rather posh & one of the worlds most iconic 747's is being retired.    In the military the US Army finally picks the Bell V-280 to replace its fleet of Blackhawks and the US Congress allows the US Air Force to divest of some aging A-10 Warthogs 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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/

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.

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.