Plane Talking UK Podcast

Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2026 and hope you've had a wonderful start to the 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 vi...

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.   In the military segment: The Irish Air Cor...

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.    In the military segment: We celebrate the last of the British Harrier flights which took place 15 years ago.    We have the...

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.   In the military: There are massive new campsite plans for RIAT 2026 near RAF Fairford and a Damaged B-2 stealth bomber returns to frontline duty aft...

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 wi...

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.     In the military: Boeing secures a $877m MH-47G helicopter order from the US Special Oper...

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.    In the military segment: The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff confirms the F-47 next-generation fighter jet will take its first fligh...

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.   In...

Join Carlos, Nev and John for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. In this week's show: 'No more turbulence' as Emirates makes a major change to reduce risk of bumpy flights; Ryanair begin hiring pilots for their 737 MAX-10 deliveries and we'll be discussing the tragic accident of the UPS MD-11 that crashed in Louisville yesterday. In...

In this week's show: The regional operator Eastern Airways ceases flying as they appoint an administrator;  US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in just one day; and Ryanair issues an urgent warning to all passengers over new boarding pass rules from November.   In the military: Turkey finalises a deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J tactical transport aircr...

In this week's show: An ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Emirates has a runway excursion at Hong Kong; British Airways Faces $450K Lawsuit From Sabre Over UK Tax Dispute; and a Nottinghamshire man is given access to 50 Ryanair boarding passes in a major booking site data breach.    In the military news: The UK MOD seeks industry partners for new drone testing framework; and Eight...

In this week's show: Turkish Airlines may shift their large B737 MAX of 150 aircraft order to Airbus; DHL Airbus A300 suffers tail strike during landing at London Heathrow; and Ryanair a flight lands with 6 minutes of fuel left following a storm and subsequent diversions.    In the military: An RAF A400M conducts a historic landing on a remote arctic Island in a NATO mission; and  he National Muse...

In this week's show: Liverpool's John Lennon airport has new check-in rules gives budget airline passengers 'more time to relax'; KLM introduces their first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands ahead of crew training; and the Airbus A320 flies past the Boeing 737 as most-delivered jetliner in history.    In the military:  The RAF Reaper flies its final operational mission marking the end of 18...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: PLAY airlines is no longer coming out to play, more geared turbo fan problems for an A220 fleet and Lufthansa Group expects to cut 4,000 jobs by the end of the decade, as part of a strategic plan to consolidate operations and increase efficiency.    In the military: The Battle of Bri...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show some Ryanair passengers enjoy some tarmac time, one airline scrapes its butt on the runway with its newest aircraft, & London Gatwick is about to get a bit bigger ! In the military the UK's P8 gets its first top up in UK airspace & the F-47 is finally going from paper to reality.    W...

In this week's show we ask "would you sit on a commercial airliner for 29 hours", the worst airport in the UK is named & no its not London Luton, & our Canadian listeners can now head off to Spain direct to soak up the sun!    In the Military the RAF head off to Poland & the B52's arrive at RAF Fairford minus a love shack !    We also have another interview from the Bray Air Display where we spoke...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show more passengers try to open aircraft doors, one airline is flying empty aircraft & another airline plants its aircraft just a little to hard into the ground. In the military the RAF may be able to shoot down russian drones, and one lucky 101 year old meets his old aircraft. Take part...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show one airline gets fined for taking a dump, one airline offers you free flights but there is a slight condition, & are we going to see a A360?  In the military news this week the USAF go all Italian & the second b-21 will be with us soon. Captain Al chats with Michael Thompson of Skyfly...

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 Robinson R44 helicopter accident on the Isle of Wight; Korean Air strikes a £37bn deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft; and  Qantas is to prevent pilots having beards over safety concerns.    In the military: SAAB has received Gripen Type E and F Order for Thailand; an...

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 have the Airbus vs Boeing race, Qantas gets slapped with a fine and we talk about an A319 Air Canada Rouge incident.  In the military, a passenger accidentally ejects from an F-15 and we look back at the life of John Cruickshank, the last recipient of a World War II Victoria Cross....

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...

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 Air...

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...

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...

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 Fr...