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| Episode 622 - Ryanair to Nowhere & Cool Airports | 08 Nov 2026 | 01:47:11 | |
In this week's show we have an analysis of the Learjet crash in Florida, drones in Jersey, Jet2 have a fancy new plane, and we hear about a new airport in the Arctic. In the military news, Italy has a new aerobatic jet, and France has a new spy jet. In the retro airline ad of the week we are going all on a cheap holiday flight. Check out the brand new website www.planetalkinguk.com You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 621 - Off road 737's & Budget WiFi | 01 Nov 2026 | 01:51:05 | |
In this week's jam-packed show we have a dodgy landing in Brum, more Ryanair stories than you can shake a stick at, what not to do with your lifejacket, and a fun fact about the 777 wings – and it's not what you're thinking! In the military news we hear about Howard Hughes' B23, and the British and French air forces are playing nicely together! We've trawled the deeper recesses of the murkier parts of the internet, and found another Retro Airline Ad of the Week, and I'm happy to say we even have to listener feedback this week, which is always a pleasure. Check out the brand new website www.planetalkinguk.com You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 620 - Bye bye 340's & Hello Max 10's | 24 Oct 2026 | 01:37:57 | |
In this week's show we hear about a really long ferry flight for an ATR, Lufthansa says goodbye to the A340-600, a LATAM Airbus suffers a spectacular engine fire in Peru, and Turkish Airlines have got some fancy new cabins. In the military news we'll be hearing about another new Saab aircraft, as well as a new variant of the venerable Hercules. This week we have a cargo retro airline ad of the week & one that showcases the Queen of the skies. And we talk all about the PTUK xmas meetup in London. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 619 - Last Queens of the sky & Supersonic DC-8's | 18 Oct 2026 | 01:42:35 | |
In this week's fully packed show we have a North-Atlantic emergency for a 777, more Ryanair stories than you can shake a stick at, where to spot 747s, and a supersonic DC-8. In the military news we'll be hearing about why the F-117 is still relevant, and Airbus' new combat drone. We'll be finally drawing our winner in the Hercules book competition, and I've been trawling the dark recesses of the internet for yet another Retro Airline Ad of the Week! And this weeks Retro ad goes 1980's safety with the A300. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 618 - Just the two of us.... | 11 Oct 2026 | 01:59:52 | |
In this week's show we have a wingtip whoopsie at LAX, a Door Dash Drone, KLM have a lovely new A350, and we find out why it costs airlines so much to land at Heathrow. In the Military news there are some very interesting rumours regarding the possibility of an SR-71 returning to flight, plus we hear about a Coastguard rescue of a US Navy sailor. Plus a double whammy of retro airline ads goodness all brought to you by Carlos & Nik. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 617 - Running on fumes & Cargo 350's | 04 Oct 2026 | 01:46:12 | |
In this week's show we report on the runway overrun at Munich, a BA story for Nev, we hear about the A350 freighter taking its first flight, and discuss a Ryanair fuel emergency. In the Military news we hear about Turkish pilots training here in the UK, as well as a security incident at Fairford. We've also got Nik's book competition, and Nev has another great video to show us from the recent Jersey Air Show. A few weeks ago we were very happy to have Alex come and join us as a guest on the show. And keen as we are to introduce some balance here in the aviation world we thought we might like to have a Boeing pilot as part of our crew. So we here at PTUK are very happy indeed to report that Alex is back as a part of our regular hosting crew! Welcome to the PTUK team Alex. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 616 - Power Banks & Mach 2 Uniforms | 27 Sep 2026 | 01:44:01 | |
In this week's fully packed show we have news of yet another ATC outage, a power bank fire, a near miss with a glider, and BA are going to Kilimanjaro. We're back with the Military news this week, with a report about a ditching of a Merlin, and we'll be hearing about the skies of Cumbria being brought to life. We also have another interview from the Jersey International Air Display that Nev attended a couple of weeks ago.
You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 615 - Airbus Andy & Boeing Alex | 20 Sep 2026 | 02:02:31 | |
In this week's full show we have a pilot who landed in the wrong place, more analysis from the Miami crash, and robot parking at Gatwick! In the Military news we have the report on the ditching of a Merlin, plus news of an exercise that's set to fill the skies of Cumbria. We welcome special guest Alex Robinson to the show & talk about his path from PPL to right seat on the Boeing 737. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 613 - Concorde.....the new 737? | 12 Sep 2026 | 01:33:09 | |
In this week's show: British Airways unveils a new luxury cabin for A380s later this year; Three UK airports are hit by a cyber-attack with data of 8.7 million customers accessed; and the Qantas retirement plan marks another step in the Airbus A380 decline. In the military segment: Boeing moves a second RAF E-7A Wedgetail to Boscombe Down for the next phase of military acceptance under Britain's three-aircraft programme; and we mark 70 years since the first flight of the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. We'll also be talking about the Jersey Air Display that Nev will be attending on Thursday 10th September. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 614 - A Global Wind UP & Indigo Pole Dancing. | 12 Sep 2026 | 01:56:36 | |
In this week's show we have another BA slide whoopsie, an A320 takes a bash on the nose, a possible resurgence of the A300, and we report on the 767 incident at Miami. In the military news we have the sad incident of the F4 crash in Greece, plus an RAF deployment to a remote arctic island. As usual we'll have our Retro Airline Ad of the week, plus it's time to reveal the winner in our book competition. And Nik is taking us on our travels this week, with a trip on an ATR in the Canary Islands.
You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 612 - BA's the Best & onboard BBQ's | 30 Aug 2026 | 01:48:15 | |
In this week's packed show we talk about what went wrong with the Vietnam Airlines overrun at Munich, we look back at lessons learned on the anniversary of the Manchester British Airtours tragedy, another laptop fire, and a BA story for Nev. In the military news, we look back at a Stealth jet that never was, and a curious new aircraft from Saab. We have the final week of Nik's book competition, as well as everyone's favourite, the Retro Airline Ad of the week.
You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 611 - Baby busses & Golden tickets | 23 Aug 2026 | 01:31:50 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show there may still be time to fly the Airbus A318, horror at the beach for some plane spotters & one airline is offering you the chance to win tickets to the next total eclipse in 2196. In the military its red arrows woes as delays cancel appearances, and an iconic gate guardian is returned to its home. We go back to the early 80s for this week's retro airline ad and fans of the state of the art boeing 767 will love this one. And its back to Oshkosh with Cpt Al who chats to MK who some of you might recognise, plus our good friend of the show Grinner brings us some feedback about the amphibious icon story we had on episode 609. And you still have a chance to get your hands on our book prize more on that at the end of the show. Safe to say it's a packed show! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 610 - Flying X Files & Captain Al's grey bits | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:35:12 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's packed show we have flight training in Oxford, a BA emergency over London, the Max 7 achieves certification, and Jet2 have got some more new A321s. In the military segment we have news of a UFO over Norfolk, and the trusty A10 sees out its last days in Arizona. We have two retro airline ads this week where we head back to the 70s & and look at the remarkable growth of this very much Boeing airline, then we fast forward to 1991 & for fans of the DC-10 this will definitely make you smile. We also have another incredible military update from Oshkosh from Captain Al which is not to be missed. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 609 - Scrapping 737's, amphibious Icons & all business "will it work?" | 02 Aug 2026 | 01:36:55 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Virgin atlantic take a Joby, two boeing 737 max's head for the scrap heap via Carlos's house & and we look at an all business airline that really pulls out all the stops, "But will it work" plus we have a different kind of retro ad this week from back in the early 80s plus an ad from just 12 years ago but it's a corker. In the military the A400m is being used for fire fighting & we take a look at an all black Chinook. We have a great interview sent in by Cpt Al from OshKosh plus one from our roving reporter Armando and to top the show off we look back at last year's highlights of the amazing Bray Airshow that's happening again this coming Saturday. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 608 - Scat cargo, retiring aircraft & expanding airports | 25 Jul 2026 | 01:50:08 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, we hear about Boeing's possible 737 replacement, a massive engine deal for BA, a TCAS incident over the Atlantic, and we have a round-up of what's been happening at Farnborough. In the military segment, the Blue Angels have been causing a stir at Pensacola Beach, and we have news of the RAF's new Wedgetail. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 607 - To XLR or not to Wizz XLR & wearing out the Dreamliner buttons! | 19 Jul 2026 | 01:50:45 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, Wizz Air have scrapped long-haul, Ryanair has an in-flight emergency, Boeing have a new assembly line, and Emirates have a new freighter. In the military news a fiery F-16 is causing chaos in Greece, and the RAF has a new training partner. And this week we have two cracking retro airline ads to bring you from the UK's finest airline. Plus we head back to Priory Farm Airfield to talk to Jon London about flying something without wings. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 606 - 1st Class BA Staff & Ripping Passports | 11 Jul 2026 | 01:43:07 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, BA's staff fly in first class, One passenger lets one rip and gets denied boarding, and the 737-10 has bad wind. In the military its fast jets & helicopter time in the Isle of Wight, and a russian aircraft takes a dump in a rather unprofessional act!. In this weeks "Retro Airline Ad" of the week we head back to the 70's for a slightly different 4 wheeled airline ad & also fly the boeing 747-SP. Also we have another great interview from the Priory Farm airfield fathers day fly in, where this week Carlos chats with Algy Yates who has quite the background in aviation & flys the Bobcat.
You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 605 - A380's Cracking up, Comfy pillows & Low level freighter's | 05 Jul 2026 | 02:01:38 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. And in this week's show, Ryanair have been getting in trouble again, A380s might be cracking up, we discuss "that" 777 flypast, Emirates have a fancy new pillow, and NASA have been making a thud... In the military news we hear about disaster relief and landing on ice in the Arctic, and we'll have another of our Retro Airline Ads of the Week. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. | |||
| Episode 604 - Scrapped Baby Buses & Bad Bathroom Habits | 27 Jun 2026 | 01:37:35 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show one UK airline sends its baby busses off to the scrap yard via Carlos "he wishes", and one airport has gone 100% green thanks to the sun, plus its bonuses all round at one UK airport but not for the passengers. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 603 - Fake Licences and Lithium Fires | 21 Jun 2026 | 01:58:59 | |
SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. in this week's show we've got Fake Licenses, New Licenses and Lithium Fires We also have a special video brought to us from Armando where he speaks to Adrian Willis from the British Aerobatic Academy . Plus, our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our Retro Airline Ad of the week. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 602 - The One with Captain Nick | 14 Jun 2026 | 01:38:55 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show we've got Starlink updates, a cargo collapse at Bournemouth, a new plane at Bembridge, a very long-haul Airbus, and some United passengers getting their miles in. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 601 - Big Passenger Penalties and Crew Safeguards | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:38:42 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show being naughty on board an aircraft could come with heavier penalties soon, one US airline brings in tighter rules to safe guard crews and what's the one word not to name your Bluetooth device when traveling, we find out. And in the military Armando brings us another update and theres breaking news from the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 600 - LIVE from Duxford Aviation Museum | 31 May 2026 | 03:03:29 | |
It's the 600th show live from the IWM Duxford! In this week's special show here at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, we are joined in person by so many of our listeners from around the world. A massive thank you to all of you for coming today and the many miles that people have travelled to get here. Also thank you to all of our viewers and listeners that have tuned in on YouTube to watch the show live. Expect the sound of flying machines outside as well as there will be activity during the show. We have an incredible programme lined up for you this afternoon which we know that you will enjoy and we would also like to thank the whole of the IWM team at Duxford for helping us to prepare this special day for you. You'll be hearing from some of them during the afternoon. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 599 - The One Before The 600th | 19 May 2026 | 01:51:23 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show BA issue a strict new rule, but will it apply to seat 1A users?, one airline has a new route from London Norwich airport to Bergerac country and one passengers bacon is definitely cooked when he hogs his way through Detroit Metro Airport. In the military Armando brings us another update on the Iran conflict. It's just over 1 week to go until our 600th show, so Nev will give us an update as to how we are getting on with the preparations. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 598.5 - Refined Parking Charges | 09 May 2026 | 01:52:09 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. UK refineries are asked to maximise jet fuel production amid on-going supply fears; the UK Labour Government are under pressure to tackle airport parking charges with new rules amid spiralling costs; and one man is injured after a United 767 hits his delivery truck whilst landing in Newark. As usual we will have a military segment from Armando as his continues to explain the air operations to us during the US/Iran war. RAAOTW also: This week we go back to 1983 and to an airline that's taking you to Europe for a bargain! Then just for a change this week we go all SNL & comedy for an alternative airline ad. It's just over 2 weeks to go until our 600th show, so Nev will give us an update as to how we are getting on with the preparations. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 598 - Low Level Flights and Project Sunrise | 05 May 2026 | 01:33:03 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's news, An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 597 - Ryanair Minus the Pax & A321 Flare | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:47:50 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show a Ryanair flight leaves all its passengers behind, BA keep things local, and Boeing are hiring. In the military news this week we take a look at a special RAF formation flight & the A10 Warthog gets an extended life. This weeks Retro Airline Ad of the Week see's us go back to 1987 and an extra special long ad featuring some of the best widebodies ever produced (L1011). We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 596.5 - Border Nightmares and Sunrise Projects | 19 Apr 2026 | 01:22:30 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. It's a .5 show to make up a few episodes towards our 600th but who's really counting? In this week's show: An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 596 - Potential Flight Cuts and In-Flight Calls | 12 Apr 2026 | 01:19:54 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns that the airline may cut one in 10 summer flights unless the war in Iran ends soon; British Airways will allow passengers to take voice and video calls on board (the horror of the thought of that!) and the East Anglian Air Ambulance has been granted planning permission for the relocation of its air base in Cambridgeshire following the planned closure of Cambridge Airport by 2030 at the latest. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 595 - 14th Opening and Drone Codes | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:44:43 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Jet2.com and Jet2holidays arrive at London Gatwick - the airline's 14th UK base officially opens its doors to passengers flying out of the Sussex airport; Squark 7400 – the UK introduced a new drone code; new airport rules in force at many UK airports but there is still 1 thing still catches people out... We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 594 - VR Walkrounds and Holidaying Planes in Spain | 28 Mar 2026 | 01:36:32 | |
In this week's show its VR flying, Air india send the wrong aircraft & one airline sends some of their fleet on hoiday to spain In the military were off to Japan & Armando brings us another great update. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at :
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| Episode 593.5 - Irish Baliffs and English Customer Service | 21 Mar 2026 | 01:33:50 | |
In this week's show: Bailiffs board a Ryanair plane after the airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation; Atlas Air Worldwide turns to Airbus with an agreement for purchasing up to 40 A350 freighter aircraft; and Jet2 is named the UK's best company for delivering an outstanding customer experience. | |||
| Episode 593 - Headphones or Stay at Home | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:43:10 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight headphones or stay home is the message from United, BA separate Club World into another level and a follow up on the SAS taxiway take off from last month. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 592 - Vlogging Youtube Style with James | 08 Mar 2026 | 01:54:26 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight we welcome on to the show James Warren-Oliver, a Travel Expert with a passion for exploring the world and sharing it with you over on YouTube. James joins the team to go through this weeks top news stories and we have a chat with James about how he got into travel vlogging & some of the experiences he has had with the airlines. In this week's show we have a BBL.... Big Blue Lufthansa... Qantas are flying non-stop to Vegas, UK aviation is setting new records, and we have an update on how the middle-east conflict is affecting flying. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 591 - Spoofs, Emergencies and Paint Jobs | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:43:13 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight we welcome on to the show David Collyer. David is the Global SVP for Aspire Executive Lounges by Swissport. In this week's show we have inflight emergencies, spoofs, paintjobs and air taxis. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 590 - Punch Up and Punch Through | 21 Feb 2026 | 01:48:25 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have a punch-up on Jet2, a landing gear punching through a wing in Turkey, runway resurfacing at Luton, and passengers bumping into one another at Heathrow! We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May.
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| Episode 589 - App Orders and Taxiway Takeoffs | 15 Feb 2026 | 01:45:41 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: British Airways introduces a new iPhone meal ordering service in their Club World cabins; an SAS Airbus A320neo attempts to take off from a taxiway at Brussels Airport; and Windracers along with the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership are to expand their drone air cargo operations.
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| Episode 588 - Painful Checkins and Longer Recordings | 07 Feb 2026 | 01:46:01 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: The new Western Sydney International Airport scraps painful check-in process; the FAA are going to require 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft instead of the existing 2-hour limit; and a man climbs onto a Vueling aircraft in Valencia, causing a two-hour flight delay. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 587 - Limits, Upgrades and Retirements | 31 Jan 2026 | 01:44:18 | |
In this week's show, Liquid Limits, Passenger Limits, Ancient Cabins Upgraded and Upgraded Aircraft Retired. All this and much more. We'll have an update on our 600th show, which is coming up in May, and as always, the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the week. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 586 - Low Cost Disagreements and Firm Landings | 23 Jan 2026 | 02:00:38 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have an NTSB update on the MD-11 crash, a Ryanair whoopsie, a hard landing in Orlando, plus the dos and don'ts of powerbanks onboard aircraft.
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| Episode 585 - Thirsty Work, Bad Impressions and Base Questions | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:42:12 | |
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We take a look at the quality of drinking water on aircraft, a woman arested for impersonating a flight attendant and questions about a Manchester base for one of the IAG group airlines. In the military segment: East Anglia get a massive investment and we talk about the Red Arrows. Nev will give us an update on how things are going for our 600th show in May of this year and we'll have another spin back to see another retro airline ad of the week. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 584 - Fleet Sizes and Cargo Terminals | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:39:45 | |
Happy New Year! In this week's show: We take a look at the largest airlines in the world by fleet size – and there are a couple of surprises in there; Turkish Airlines are set to build the world's largest cargo terminal; and London Gatwick becomes the UK's most expensive airport for drop-off fees - hiking charges up to £10 per visit. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 583 - Happy Christmas | 25 Dec 2025 | 02:00:18 | |
Ho Ho Ho, it's time to get all festive! In this week's show: The Airbus A320neo fuselage panel defect has been confirmed on an in-service aircraft as EASA proposes inspections; Airplane mode on your phone - is it really still important to switch off devices in flight?; and Leonardo completes their first flight of the next-generation tiltrotor aircraft. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 582 - Space Ports and Drone Hub | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:35:55 | |
In this week's show: Lufthansa is to sell 2 of its Boeing 747-8s to the US Air Force for Government work; Spaceport Cornwall partners with the National Drone Hub to expand uncrewed systems testing; and United Airlines touches down in Adelaide for the first time this month. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 581 - Secured Slots, AI Chats and New Campsites | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:30:21 | |
In this week's show: Alaska Airlines secures slots for Heathrow launch; someone experiments whether ChatGPT can land an Airbus A320 after telling it both pilots are missing; and KLM retires its first Boeing 737 aircraft after 25 years of operations.
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| Episode 580 - Problematic Airbuses and Bag Tracking | 07 Dec 2025 | 01:50:43 | |
A whole lot of aviation news from the UK and from around the world to get through tonight. Join the hosts as they discuss the latest industry events and news. Have your say and shape the conversation of the show through our LIVE chatroom. In this week's show its one problem after another for Airbus, Broughton is the place to be for whale hunting & we look at bag tracking & no its nothing to do with apple. In the military its cool to be 101 and still flying and its all drone with the Blackhawks. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 579 - Dodgy Door Handles and Cabin Fires | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:49:53 | |
In this week's show: A Boeing 737 flies at 37,000 feet with a door handle sticking out; 8 passengers on an SAS flight were taken to hospital after a fire in the cabin (not a lithium-ion battery surely!) and we take a look at the UK's latest Government proposals to finally build a third runway at Heathrow. | |||
| Episode 578 - Island Blues and Overruns | Plane Talking UK | Aviation Podcast | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:43:04 | |
In this week's show: The UK and Channel Islands regional operator Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels flights; Jet2 is to offer flights from Gatwick for the first time; and a maintenance error led to the overrun of an American 737 at Dallas/Fort Worth last year. | |||
| Episode 577 - Free Internet and Iconic Groundings | 16 Nov 2025 | 01:46:05 | |
In this week's show: British Airways signs a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi; Qantas Airways' 1st Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise takes shape in Toulouse; and the FAA grounds all MD-11 and MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash. It is also easyJet's 30th birthday this week and we'll talk about little about that too. You can get in touch with us all at : | |||
| Episode 576 - Artificial Turbulence | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:37:03 | |
Join Carlos, Nev and John for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. | |||