Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's programme (Nev is 'working' in Budapest this week). In today's episode we hear about a retired couple who claim their lives have been ruined by the continuing expansion at Southend Airport, One american carriers' new livery leaves us all feeling a bit blue and everyone's favourite orange carrier has to take evasive action at an airport in Germany. In t...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Brian and Matt for today's episode. In this programme we discover there's more bad news for the Airbus A380 as the UK's flag carrier opts for Boeing's 777x instead, bio-metric face recognition trials begin for departures at one US airport and the UK's second biggest flag bearer plans growth at Heathrow. In a week where we say goodbye Lt Col Richard Cole, we find in the m...

Join Carlos, Nev, Mila and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn that one low cost airline scraps daily flights from Stansted to Edinburgh, a US carrier begins to retire their 757s (Matt's pretty pleased about that!) and a US low cost carrier announces flights into London. In the military, Armando chats to the Crew Chief for the Dixie Wing P51D Mustang about their project and you...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando (briefly) and Matt for today's show. In this episode we find a regional UK carrier suspends several flights / services, a Russian carrier is named worlds strongest brand and Airbus release an update for their A320 Flight Warning Software. In the Military, deliveries stop of the KC46 due to trash and the first F35a's are delivered to South Korea. We hear from Armando, Dr S...

Join Carlos, Armando, Dr Steph and Matt for this week's programme. In today's show we report on the sad news of another low cost carriers demise, everyone's favourite low cost airlines attempt at trolling our legacy carrier's recent destination blunder backfires and Embraer's Phenom celebrates their 300th delivery. In the military the US Airforce want to put Starwars style AI in their latest fight...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for today's programme. In this episode where Nev joins Carlos and Matt in the PTUK Studio we find that one low cost carrier's rescue plan loses momentum, it all gets rather physical on a flight from Prestwick to Tenerife and there's a big acquisition made by one Doha based carrier. Pip shares with us his experience on a recent flight to Switzerland. In the Milita...

Join Carlos, Nev, Captain Nick and Matt for this week's programme. In today's episode we talk about the Boeing 737 Max 8, one German Carrier begins selling off their A380s in favour of 787s and A350s and strong winds in Brussels cause damage to two parked aircraft. As Armando takes the day off to begin his return home he brings us a fascinating interview with Adrian and Alex from the British Aerob...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for today's podcast. In this episode we discover one US carrier grounds 14 of their aircraft due to problems with the overhead bins, everyone's favourite low-cost airline finds itself going viral over their handling of a passenger's auto-correct blunder and one UAE carrier pays tribute to the amazing women in their workforce on International Women's D...

Join Nev, Matt, Armando and Matt for today's episode. This week we discover that one low cost airline wins it's court case battle after strike action, the UK's legacy carrier places a big order for the 777-9 and we talk about about the recent turbulence at Gibraltar and Connecticut. In the military one american air-frame manufacturer unveils it's 'Wingman' Drone and pilot error is blamed in the cr...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's programme. In today's show we discuss how one passenger managed to travel using his friend's passport, everyone's favourite low cost airline introduces a costly 'loyalty' scheme and a troubled airline is mulling over two buy-out options to secure it's future. In the Military we're talking about a memorial fly-past in Sheffield and the Civil Air Pa...

Join Carlos, Nev, Jake, Stuart, Armando, Mila and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we learn (literally first hand) about the sudden demise of BMI Regional, more drone disruption is discovered - this time in Dubai and there are further safety concerns involving Lion Air. In the Military there's controversy over the early retirement of the B1 & B2 Bombers and there's an exciting new par...

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Special Studio Guest Stephen for today's programme. In this episode an iconic UK carrier is sold because of Brexit related debt, the UK's legacy carrier closes it's dedicated terminal at JFK and it's sad news for the A380 as more orders are cancelled. In Armando's military section the Marine Corps new CH53K is a mess and the US Navy retire the last of their FA18 flee...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one all Boeing based low cost carrier takes overall control of an Airbus based fleet, a troubled airline now adopts a zero tolerance approach to it's baggage allowance and a Canadian carrier wins their case for damages against a disruptive passenger. In the military the RAF commemorate the iconic Tornado and the Korean...

In a week where we officially welcome Armando to the team, join Carlos, Nev, Matt and our new host for the show. In today's episode the discussion on IFE continues as some Irish lads play Trad music on their low cost flight, BA announce some retro liveries in honour of their centenary year and trials begin at Gatwick for Robot Valet Parking. Pip returns with a discussion on Magnetic North Poles. I...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discover that one family is made to sit on the floor DURING their flight, there's a profit warning for one Irish Low Cost Carrier and heavy snowfall leaves a plane in tail-stand at one Californian airport. In the military, the US air force finally accepts their first KC46 tanker and British Apache attac...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show. In today's episode we discover that 'Everyone's Favourite Low-Cost Airline' is rated the worse airline for the 6th year in a row, one Chinese captain raises security concerns as he seats his wife in the cockpit and an Indonesian carrier offers in-flight 'LIVE' music. In the military SAAB's second global eye makes it's flight debut and Russia shares p...

Join Carlos, Nev, Liz and Matt for their first show of 2019. In this week's programme we're discussing that drone incident, yet more strike woes are on the cards for everyone's favourite low cost airline and there is good news for the environment as Hi-Fly ban single use plastics. Part 5 of Captain Nick's interview with Sir Richard Johns as he explaining how Russia has emerged as a potential threa...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they bring you a very special programme with some new content, some 'never before seen' bits and a look back at some of our favourite segments from this incredible year. The running order of this show is as follows : 1 - Part 4 of our incredible mini series where Captain Nick talks to Sir Richard John about his amazing career. 2 - Carlos Talks to Dan about his EZ durin...

Join Armando, Brian Coleman, Captain Al, Captain Nick, Carlos, Dr Steph, Matt, Micah, Nev and Paul for a very special festive filled show. This is a recorded episode of our now annual multi-podcast online meetup which was recorded on Wednesday 5th December. With Pip and Al in the chair and the Old Curmudgeon on top form, this is a festive treat not to be missed. Armando corrected himself after the...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the last live programme of 2018. In today's show the subject of emotional support animals raises it's head again, one disruptive passenger receives a well deserved large bill and a bizarre item is found on the menu of the UK's favourite legacy carrier. In the military NORAD prepare for their annual tracking of Santa and a beach landing is attempted with an A400M. Part...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for the last live programme of 2018. In today's show the subject of emotional support animals raises it's head again, one disruptive passenger receives a well deserved large bill and a bizarre item is found on the menu of the UK's favourite legacy carrier. In the military NORAD prepare for their annual tracking of Santa and a beach landing is attempted with an A400M. Part...

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Join Carlos, Nev, Grant and Matt for today's show. In this episode there is worrying news from one low cost Icelandic carrier, everyone's favourite Irish airline leaves their passengers out in the rain and Grant gets to mention Qantas several times. In the military there is a dispute between the UK's Navy and RAF as the latter pushes for new jets that cannot fly from warships and the RAAF say good...

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In today's show Virgin Atlantic mull over rescuing Flybe, Emirates win 5 high profile awards in just one week and Malaysia Airlines receive a scathing review from a YouTube vLogger. In the military there's a record breaking drop for an Atlas A400M and a new dedicated F35a Demo Team is announced for the 2019 season. Nev brings us a very special interview...

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt as they look through this week's big aviation stories. In today's episode we talk about the poor passengers who's bags were left behind by one Asian carrier, a low cost carrier's website causes chaos as people can't check-in online and the FAA evaluates a potential design flaw in one airframe manufacturer's new craft. In the military an ex-RAF Hercules finds a new home an...