Plane Talking UK Podcast

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...

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 re...

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. I...

In this week's show:  LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 A220 aircraft,   Budget airline Jetstar Asia is set to close this summer after over 20 years of operations and The Paris Air Show opened on Monday this week at Le Bourget airfield, with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries.  In the military: We look at how the Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Test Integrate AI...

In this week's show: we look at the continuing B787 production delays for American Airlines, a new British Airways policy on the use of social media down route (or anywhere on the line for that matter) and United's decision to temporarily suspend Starlink WiFi on board their aircraft due to reported interference with pilots' communication systems.    In the military: The German Air Force is to equ...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show is the pilot shortage really this bad? An A321XLR takes a Wizz & passport damage, have you checked yours lately ???     In the military, RAF Brize Norton's gate guard gets a refresh and looks stunning, plus its drone killing time. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  Is Global really all its cracked up to be or did they over use the speed tape? BA get fined and Heathrow gets a new control tower or is it just for birds?    In the military its all droney & do we need to call Mulder & Scully for what could be an X-File. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conver...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: Cathay Pacific apologises for serving alcohol to a 3 year old child on a flight to London – nothing like starting them early! London's Heathrow airport reports April 2025 being their busiest April on record - and more IT woes - not at Heathrow for a change, but this time at Stansted...

In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure!    In the military: We discuss the fly-past of...

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 winds passengers up with cheeky message to 'favourite' travellers amid bag measurement fury, a British Airways 787 has a  window dimming failure on 14-Hour flight and it's a very happy birthday to the A380 as Airbus celebrates 20 years of service of this amazing aircraft. In...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A3...

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 look at the somewhat outrageous story that airlines across Europe could be operating flights with just one pilot at the controls by 2030 – yes you did hear that correctly!   We talk about further delays to the launch of the Wizz Air A321XLR service and a second instance of cocaine...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. In this week's show: Police escort a Gloucester mum off a Ryanair flight after she is unable to pay fo...

It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. 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 hear from the world's youngest airline captain, easyJet opens their new base at London Southend airport and we take a look at the largest aircraft to date that has operated into London City airport.    In the military...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, it looks like the Global Airlines A380 is finally going to make its inaugural flight in May, Southwest Airlines prefers to use a taxiway rather than a runway for their departure and United Airlines flight to China is forced to turn around as one of the pilots forgets their passport.  ...

It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show the original A380 MSN001 is brought back to life, more powerbank woes & we take a listen to a verbal scrap "That's a 'fight' for our US listeners" between a pilot & ATC.    In the military one very lucky young lady has t...

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 an update on the pilot that crashed the Hawker Hunter at the Shoreham airshow back in 2015, Southwest Airlines says goodbye To Its 'Bags Fly Free' policy and an Air India flight returns to Chicago after a passenger clogs a toilet with clothes and a blanket. Still, saves on lo...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines are being compensated handsomely for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues, both Boeing and Airbus Parts are reaching Russia via India (hashtag awkward) and the FAA mandates Boeing 737NG nacelle changes following the deadly 2018 CFM56 failure.     In the military it se...

In this week's show we look at a reduction in the number of some North Atlantic routes, an update on the search for MH370 and Nev talks about his flight to and from hell – Helsinki (HEL) in fact!    In the military, we discuss the First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 on this day in history.  Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. In this week's show we discuss the incident involving the CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson airport, the case of an airline crew being investigated for opening an emergency exit and posing for photos on the plane's wing, and Airbus are to delay...

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're all united in Spain, Ryanair save some money & what can you find in lost luggage.    In the military the RAF are saving money in a strange way & the B52s are back and its not at the love shack . Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  John Jester joins us to discuss the American Airlines DC crash that happened last week, we take a look at a close call between a C172 and a Ryanair aircraft, an A320 gets a nose job and in the military we take a look at a few documentaries coming to screens near you.  Don't forget you can get in touch wi...

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show lightning strikes at BA & no its nothing to do with the workforce, we have not one not two but three top 10's & one VW car driver ends up with an EPIC fine    In the military One pilot tries out the new convertible eurofighter typhoon jet & the RAF go on a big excersise minus the swea...

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 lands its aircraft wherever it wants, we take a look at who has the best Premium Economy & Nolinor goes Lego.    In the military Indonesia gets its first A400M & the RAF drop some spare parts off to one lucky field owner in the UK.  Take part in our chatroom to help shape...

Carlos, Nev and Andy take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show we take a look at a rather poor taste advert & no its not the retro airline ad of the week, Airlines are warned its not just rogue drones that could hit them & a TUI 737 bows down before an airport gate.    In the military its Gas stations in the air aka petrol stations & another spy la...