Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos and Matt for a very brief episode which was recorded live at the Royal International Air Tattoo. We discuss a Royal visit to the airshow, draught beer on tap in-flight and one Australian low cost airline make the switch from one high profile air-framer to another. We've got some great interviews and videos to share with you from this great air show which we'll play out in a couple of w...

Join Matt in the studio, Carlos in Malta, Pip in Windsor and Al in Cheshire as together they trawl their way through the week's aviation related stories. In this episode we give you an update on the latest data lifted from Egypt Air's data recorder, we congratulate a young pilot on his new job at one low cost airline and we profile a couple of first appearance aircraft we're looking forward to see...

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev as they discuss the big aviation stories of the week. In today's episode they cover one low cost carrier's attempt to connect the UK and India, good news for all aviation enthusiasts as an american museum opens a new Aviation Pavilion and it's raining luggage in on arrival's hall. As the political landscape here in the UK takes a dramatic turn, our resident pilot gives us...

Join Carlos, Matt and Pip as they discuss the big aviation stories of the week. In this episode we discuss the sad news that the Red Arrows will not be able to perform their routine at Farnborough, exciting changes ahead for one BizJet operator and a certain low cost carrier has had a busy week. Why not send us some feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com

Join Carlos and Matt for their weekly trawl through the big UK focused Aviation stories.   In today's episode one low cost carrier ventures into the hotel business, we discuss the ultimate aviation enthusiasts must-see aircraft and we highlight June's forthcoming airshows.   Pilot Pip joins us for another great safety bulletin involving stall testing and Jets.   why not contact the chow via http:/...

Join Carlos and Matt from the spare room studio for this week's trawl through the big aviation stories. In this episode we discuss a disgruntled air crew member, Carlos's favourite airline look to outsource some of their in-house services and we cover the sad news from the Blue Angels training camp that emerged earlier in the week. As per usual we had a busy chat room during the show who had some...

Join Carlos and Matt from PTUK Towers for their usual trawl through the big Aviation stories of the week. In today's show we discuss an unusual and rare moment of passenger joy for one low cost airline, low cost transatlantic flights look set to become a reality thanks to a german carrier and the sad loss of a pilot over the Hudson river. Our 'in-house' safety expert briefs us on the procedures an...

Join Carlos and Matt from PTUK Towers for their usual flick through the Aviation headlines this week. In today's episode (recorded 20/05/16 18:00 UCT) we cover the latest on the Egypt Air incident, low cost carriers feature highly and Matt officially loses control of the show during a top ten run down. The Maine Man discusses the ever growing problem with inaccurate and sensationalist journalism.

Join Carlos, Matt and Captain Al as they take a run through the big aviation stories of the week. In this episode we discuss one carrier's desire to be able to offer ALL it's passengers fast enough in-flight WiFi for streaming NetFlix, We discuss the issues and possibilities involving low cost transatlantic flight and a spot of engine trouble forces an unplanned landing for Delta. Pilot Pip discus...

Join Carlos and Nevil as they take a trawl through the stories hitting the Aviation headlines this week. In this episode they discuss Amazon inking a distribution deal with a Atlas Air, yet more incredibly irresponsible passengers on a Ryan Air flight and new competition enters the German domestic market. Nevil comes to the rescue as Matt ends up being stranded on a Train en-route to London - Many...

Join Carlos, Matt and David as they take their weekly trawl through the big stories of the week. In today's episode we discuss the tragic news involving an Norwegian operated helicopter, more passengers strengthen the case for not allowing alcohol 'in-flight' and more woes with the A320neo could mean a devastating blow to AirBus. We also talk to David as he begins his adventure into the wonderful...

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for their trawl through this week's big aviation related news stories. In this episode we discuss new destinations for 2017 from Norwich, an update on the 'FlyDubai' incident and urgent repair is ordered for the Dreamliner fleet. We've got some great Military stories picked out by our excellent guest Micah. We also talk to our resident safety expert LIVE on location as...

Join Carlos, Matt, Pip and Al for what can only be described as a rather chaotic trawl through this week's aviation headlines. In this week's episode we discuss six aborted landings, business class flying with a low cost carrier, our British Flag carrier is taking team GB to Rio and an A340 begins it's new life offering zero-gravity flights. Our guests were in fine fettle this week and (as usual)...

Join Carlos, Matt and Mila for their weekly trawl through the big aviation stories that made the news wires. In this episode we discuss problems with one low cost carrier's baggage handling capabilities in Luton, another LCC celebrates a Boeing milestone and a buy-out is on the cards for an American based carrier. Pip brings us a segment from the flight deck where he discusses alternative landing...

Join Carlos from the Conservatory Studio and Matt from the bank of Loch Tay in Scotland for their usual trawl through the weekly aviation stories. In this episode we discuss a violent yoga passenger, an official warning from the FAA for all Boeing 787 pilots and a new code share deal between two unlikely partners is announced. We also have some listener feedback to enjoy discussing inaccurate medi...

Join Carlos (and Bert) from the Conservatory Studio and Matt from the stunning Scottish village of Kenmore for their regular trawl of the aviation news wires here in the UK. In this week's episode we discuss state-of-the-art cabin upgrades for Airbus, our favourite low cost airline finally discovers that being nice to customers is paying off and a science teacher flies coast to coast in a bio-fuel...

Join Carlos, Matt and Nevil as they take a stroll through the big aviation stories of the week. In today's episode we cover the breaking story involving the Russian Air Crash, Delta takes delivery of it's first A321 and large numbers in growth are predicted for Air Travel in India. Why not follow us on Facebook via facebook.com/planetalkinguk, Twitter using @planetalkinguk or take a look at our we...

Join Carlos and Matt for their usual trawl through the weekly Aviation related news. In this edition, we cover further success for 2 low cost carriers, more flight cancellations as security issues in Sharm continue and major concerns are raised at Heathrow as someone boards and locks themselves in the cockpit of a parked BA plane. Our resident flight safety expert discusses the importance of runwa...

Join Carlos, Matt and our guest host Matty Fab as they take their regular skim through the big aviation stories focused here in the UK. In this week's podcast we discuss the ever growing list of problems caused by drones and lasers invading the UK's air space, another flight is forced to make an unscheduled landing due to unruly passengers, talk of a new 'Concorde' gathers pace and one London airp...

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Keith as they take their weekly trawl through the big Aviation stories which matter to us here in the UK. We discuss the effects a potential 'Brexit' would have on the cost of your flight, an aircraft it taken out of service because of 'Bed Bugs' and Glasgow is the latest victim of the 'Laser Pointer' epidemic. Keith talks to us about the amazing world of aviati...

Join Carlos and Matt from the flight deck of the Iconic Vulcan Flight Deck for their 100th (!!!) show. We have the usual trawl through the big commercial and military aviation stories of the week as well as a segment from our resident pilot / marathon runner. Our 100th episode wouldn't be the same without the mandatory Ryan Air customer service faux pas, we bring you the latest on the Bombardier j...

Join Carlos from Las Vegas and Matt from boring ole Suffolk for their usual trawl through the big aviation stories of the week. In this week's episode we discuss potential competition from one of the big boys' for one Irish low cost carrier at Stansted, the rebrand of a British travel icon is announced and details of teething troubles are announced for one carrier's NEO investment. We also dip int...

Join Carlos, Matt and the legendary Pilot Pip for their weekly trawl through the big aviation stories. In this episode we cover a near miss with a professional grade drone at Stansted, one low cost carrier has the bailiffs sent in, news emerges of a currently unexplained explosion on an A321 in Mogadishu and some great audio listener feedback. Make sure you're listening next week for some very exc...

Join Carlos, Matt and special guest Captain Nick for their regular weekly trawl through the big aviation stories. In this weeks episode we discuss an unusual and surprisingly frugal route from Sheffield to Essex, a low cost carrier pushes a recruitment drive to find more women pilots and we could have a new contender for the 'longest commercial flight'. Pilot Pip brings us further tails from the S...

Join Carlos and Matt for a technically troubled aviation related trawl through the big stories of the week. We have one rather unfortunate 'heat of the moment' gaff from a low cost flight attendant, American news media get rather excitable about a very minor bump involving a UK carrier and trials begin on refuelling helicopters 'mid flight'. Pilot Pip also brings us his latest update from SafeJet'...