Episodios

  • Episode 564 - Expert Grey Analysis
    Aug 18 2025

    Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.

    In this week's show: Ryanair drops three French airports in row over tax; British Airways files $293,000 lawsuit against Boston airport over damage to one of its A380s; and Icelandair retains position as Europe’s most punctual airline.

    We have an excellent report from Captain Al from his Oshkosh visit and his newly found appreciation for military aircraft (yes you did hear that correctly!) and we also have the second of our interviews from the Bray airshow where we speak to Andrew Van der Saag, who came all the way from Edinburgh to see the show.

    We also announce the winner of our competition for guessing the number of photos that Jonathan Warner too at this year's RIAT show.

    And we'll talk a little bit about when Carlos and I had a go on a full motion A320 simulator last week.

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    1 h y 29 m
  • Episode 563 - One of Us Won a Jet from Mr. Beast!
    Aug 18 2025

    Join us live at 7pm UK time on Wednesday 6th of August for a very special episode of the Plane Talking UK Podcast.

    If you haven't seen Mr. Beast's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzBi1nwDn8U then check it out before this show.
    Armando talks to us about his 100 day challenge to win a private jet!

    We've got coverage from Carlos and Nev's trip across the Irish Sea to see the Bray Airshow and what a show it was!

    There's also a little bit of aviation news and of course all the banter with you in the chatroom. See you there!
    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    1 h y 28 m
  • Episode 562 - More MAX Problems and Expensive Hand Luggage
    Aug 5 2025

    Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.

    In this week's show: Swiss International Airlines reveals their plans for their new Airbus A350 interiors; regulators are investigating the American B737 Max gear problem and fire at Denver; UK travellers are warned as two airlines plan to start charging for hand luggage; and British Airways are planning a new livery for their Boeing 777X aircraft – whenever they get them that is!

    In the military: The Royal Australian Air Force has completed air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with the United States Air Force at bases at Eglin and Edwards; and we find out that Typhoons have been scrambled more than 20 times to defend NATO airspace in a 4 month period.

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    1 h y 35 m
  • Episode 561 - Start Dates, End Dates and Strikes
    Jul 27 2025

    In this week's show: The EU finally sets a start date for UK travellers’ and other third countries entry-exit system; Airbus are looking likely to end production of the A319neo; and pilots are to commence industrial action with KM Malta Airlines – just in time for the holiday season!

    In the military: The Royal International Air Tattoo sees bumper crowds for its 2025 event; and L3Harris secures Gulfstream G550 electronic attack contract for the Italian air force.

    We have a brand new quiz for you to have a go at later in the show with an awesome prize.

    We'll also be hearing from Captain Cruise and Captain Al as they sample some culinary delights in Hamburg when Al visited last week as he collected another A321XLR aircraft from the Airbus factory.

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    1 h y 47 m
  • Episode 560 - King, Crowned Prince and a New Queen
    Jul 18 2025

    Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.

    In this week's show: We discuss the tragic accident at London Southend Airport involving a Super King B200 aircraft; the low cost carrier Wizz Air is axing their Abu Dhabi venture after struggling with operational and political obstacles; and Boeing is starting to build its first wing for their B777-8 Freighter.

    In the military: The U.S. Air Force Begins Using Its A-29C Super Tucanos to Train New Test Pilots; and we discuss the B-52s that were escorted by Japanese and South Korean Fighters in a recent trilateral exercise.

    We also have another interview from Duxford with the crew of a MK 5 Jet Provost, who talked to us about the restoration and operational challenges of this aircraft.

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    1 h y 33 m
  • Episode 559 - Hangar Foam and Airport Liquids
    Jul 11 2025

    Joining Carlos this week are Nev, Captain Al and Armando.

    In this week's show: Spirit Airlines grounds 5 Aircraft amid Detroit hangar foam incident; Airport liquids rule change risking extra delays and confusion as the 100ml restriction is scrapped at some airports; and Airbus gives the green light to the use of a ‘Taxibot’ to tow planes to the runway.

    In the military: RAF Honington near Bury St Edmunds unveils a Tornado at their gate entrance; and the US Air Force adds more aircraft to the RIAT event.

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

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    2 h y 1 m
  • Episode 558 - Big Profits, Power outages and Trainer replacements
    Jul 5 2025

    In this week's show: London Heathrow reports a profit of 2 billion pounds this year, but this also coincides with the rather unfavourable report into the recent major power outage that was actually warned about 7 years ago; Vietnam Airlines suspends 4 pilots after a taxiway collision in Hanoi; and Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR.

    In the military: The RAF will be receiving a replacement for its ageing Hawk fast jet trainers – with the new aircraft potentially being made in Britain; and the US Air Force Terminates the E-7 Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft Program

    We'll also go back to the Duxford air display where Nev spoke with Mike Smith of the Duxford Aviation Society about the challenges of maintaining an incredible fleet of aircraft at the site.

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    1 h y 44 m
  • Episode 557 - Offloaded Water Bottles
    Jun 27 2025

    Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.

    In this week's show Wizz Air asks passengers to ‘pre-select’ themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights, British Airways faces a backlash over water bottle removal trial on some US flights, and some good news regarding UK funding to help disadvantaged youngsters become pilots and engineers.

    In the military: Some Airbus A321 aircraft are to be modified into “Flying Frigate” patrol jets by France and we discuss rumours that Boeing might resume production of the C-17 Globemaster III.

    Nev's also got a nice interview clip from Pete The Irish Pilot as he speaks with Ady Dolan from NATS at LHR tower.

    We'll also have the first look at some of the content that we gathered at last week's Duxford Air Show. It was a very busy show as usual and the weather was extremely hot to say the least!

    Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show.

    You can get in touch with us all at :
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    1 h y 46 m