Plane Talking UK Podcast

Carlos, Nev, Andy, Nik, Armando & John

Carlos, Nev & Matt bring you a weekly Podcast that will focus on the Aviation news relating to us long suffering passengers.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 36 min
Episode 609 - Scrapping 737's, amphibious Icons & all business "will it work?"
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.
July 25 · 1 hr 50 min
Episode 608 - Scat cargo, retiring aircraft & expanding airports
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.
July 19 · 1 hr 50 min
Episode 607 - To XLR or not to Wizz XLR & wearing out the Dreamliner buttons!
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.
July 11 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 606 - 1st Class BA Staff & Ripping Passports
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.
July 5 · 2 hr 1 min
Episode 605 - A380's Cracking up, Comfy pillows & Low level freighter's
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.
June 27 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 604 - Scrapped Baby Buses & Bad Bathroom Habits
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. Plus we have our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our Retro Airline Ad of the week which this week features a well know "Rat Pack" member and a Queen of the skies. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
June 21 · 1 hr 58 min
Episode 603 - Fake Licences and Lithium Fires
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 In the military, Armando updates us on the latest air picture. 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 : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
June 14 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 602 - The One with Captain Nick
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. In the military world, we have another fabulous update from Armando, plus our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our 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.
June 9 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 601 - Big Passenger Penalties and Crew Safeguards
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
May 31 · 3 hr 3 min
Episode 600 - LIVE from Duxford Aviation Museum
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
May 19 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 599 - The One Before The 600th
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
May 9 · 1 hr 52 min
Episode 598.5 - Refined Parking Charges
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
May 5 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 598 - Low Level Flights and Project Sunrise
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. And in the military, We look at reports of a US C-130 Hercules that was Targeted in a Violent Attack at Shannon Airport. We will also have Armando's regular review of the aircraft activity and operations in the US/Iran war. 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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
April 24 · 1 hr 47 min
Episode 597 - Ryanair Minus the Pax & A321 Flare
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
April 19 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 596.5 - Border Nightmares and Sunrise Projects
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. In the military: We look at reports of a US C-130 Hercules that was Targeted in a Violent Attack at Shannon Airport. We will also have Armando's regular review of the aircraft activity and operations in the US/Iran war. 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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
April 12 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 596 - Potential Flight Cuts and In-Flight Calls
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. Armando has another awesome round-up of the military activity in and around Iran and we have a great RAAOTW - this week we head back to 1958 and to a Royal Dutch airline that didn't just focus on passenger comfort but also on breakfast cereal. 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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
April 6 · 1 hr 44 min
Episode 595 - 14th Opening and Drone Codes
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... In the military segment, Spain closes its airspace to any aircraft involved in Iran war and Armando give us his weekly update on some of the operational challenges that all of the crews are facing out there. 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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
March 28 · 1 hr 36 min
Episode 594 - VR Walkrounds and Holidaying Planes in Spain
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
March 21 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 593.5 - Irish Baliffs and English Customer Service
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. In the military segment: The Japan Air Self-Defence Force has posted images of the developmental Kawasaki EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft, as it considers options for remaining C-2 production slots; and roads are closed and screens are put up around the RAF Fairford base – has Jonathan Warner gone too far this time with his ladder long lenses?! Also, Armando has very kindly put a segment together with his take on some of the operational challenges in the Iran war as far as the aircraft are concerned and how they are being used. We've got a couple cracking RAAOTW videos to bring you from 1984 and 1989 and Nev will give us his usual update on the PTUK 600th show preparations.
March 17 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 593 - Headphones or Stay at Home
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 : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.