Plane Talking UK Podcast

Happy New Year one and all!  Hope 2025 is off to a cracking start for you wherever you are joining in from.  First live show back today and snow has been playing havoc with some of our presenters but we've got a whole world of news to discuss with you.  In this week's show we're talking plane retirements and less rewarding rewards! In the military, Mirage fighter jets land in Ukraine and we do a f...

It's the last live show of the year and we're winding down for the holidays but there's still much news to be covered!  Do you like carrying baggage? Well one airline can help with that, we take a look at pilot salaries and one airline kicks up a right stink. In the military its OAP B52s & and drones upseting the grey stuff! Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show.  Yo...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter.  In this week's show, some news about the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport, the real cost of air rage incidents and Pakistan International Airlines makes a return to Europe. Also we have a fascinating video from our listener John Falk about his love of and family connection with aviation.    In the military, Croatia ret...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter.  In this week's show we've got a 76 taking a lie-down, Jet2 expanding, chaos at Gatwick, and Emirates have a lovely new aircraft.     In the military news we're going HYPERSONIC! And we have a story about an AI plane controlled by touchscreen. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show.  You can get in...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we look at another IT meltdown with BA, someone at Qantas has been a right tool, and Ryanair are getting punchy.     In the military news we're looking at B-52s (they're as big as a whale) and....    Normally at this point Carlos would be introducing the wonderful Matt Smith, live from the PTUK Master Suite...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! in this week's jam-packed show we have a fire in Sydney, new seats for Qantas, a quieter sonic boom, and regional news about Stansted and Norwich (because it wouldn't be PTUK without a mention of London Norwich!).    In the military segment we have some sexy Brazilian Saabs and a super stealth tanker. You can get in touch with...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter! In this week's show we have MACH 4 aircraft from China, the 321XLR takes to the skies with Iberia, Apple lets you find your lost luggage more easily (because all the best tech comes from Apple), and we look at a bird strike in Canada.     In the military news we examine the reason behind fatal Osprey crashes, as well as an expe...

Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter!  in this week's show we have Stansted updates, some sad aircraft retirements, some good news from Cardiff, and we venture into the brave new world of immersive flight training.     In the military news we have a bevvy of lovely aircraft, from a Harrier in North Carolina, a G6000 in Wichita, and Super Tucanos in Florida.  You ca...

Episode 524 is back on track!  in this week's show we've got stolen goods, a racy video, hurricane hunters, and news about MH370. In the military section we have the US Navy turning to a 70-year old airplane as a replacement for its E-6 aircraft and Northrop Grumman makes a server in the clouds... perhaps it's "THE cloud". Hope to see you in the chatroom very soon.  If you would like to hear our i...

Welcome to episode 523!  In this week's show we have unexploded bombs, engine fires and frequent flyers.     In the military news it's all about retiring airframes and aerodynamics.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Welcome to episode 522!  In this week's show we have investigations into 737 rudders, a round-up of London airports, Ryanair is having a big summer blow-out, and we find out how Microsoft's millions are helping restore the AN-225.     In the military news we have a story about a new tow-bar for the B-52, and Virgin Atlantic are teaming up with the RAF Museum in London.  You can get in touch with u...

Welcome to episode 521!  In this week's show we have more great news for aspiring pilots, more bad news at Boeing – no surprises there then – an exploded vape, and an ear-popping story from America!   In the military segment we've got news about the RAF's Wedgetail, and a British firm making drones for Ukraine. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetal...

Welcome to episode 520!  In this week's show we have more news on the Heart Aerospace electric aircraft, updates on Heathrow's third runway, a record-breaking pilot, and an airspace infraction over DC.     In the military news there's an amazing new livery for the Frecce Tricolori.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our...

Welcome to episode 519! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show its all heavy in first class & no its not the extra Pinot Grigio & its all jaws with one airline but no its not sharklets. Join us in the chatroom to discuss all the latest aviation news  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Welcome to episode 518! We've got a packed show!  And it's the first show of the month so a very special shoutout to all the Patreon and PayPal supporters of the show. You really help us keep this show on the air each and every week.  Join us in the chatroom so that you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show.  In this week's show we have toddler tribulations, Comac deliveries, so...

Welcome to episode 517! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show we've got a pilot who can't land, BA's halo is slipping (sorry Nev!), some new airports, and Qantas calamity! In the military we have a good news story about an aircraft that's been saved, and a UAV at Fairford.  Join us in the chatroom so that you can have your say and shape the conversation of the show.  You can get in touch w...

Welcome to episode 516! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show we take a look at an airport that's going document free, and a boeing 727 which is the most expensive to sleep in and all you can eat flying or are we just taking a wizz? In the military it's sad news in France & here in the UK we have great news from Biggin Hill especially if you like the spitfire. You can get in touch with us...

In this week's episode we have a story about chemtrails....I mean contrails... a heavy lift cargo drone, Ryanair is looking to buy more Airbus – yes you heard that correctly – and I don't know how to say this....but we're going raw-dogging! Stay tuned to find out what the heck that's all about!   In the military news we have great news about the return to active service for the BBMF Lancaster, and...

Welcome to episode 514! We've got a packed show! In this week's episode we have airline food, a new Boeing CEO, electric aircraft in Sweden, and Britain's older pilot! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Nik as they go through all this week's aviation news and some tangentially related aviation content!  In this week's show we've got Southwest seating, a Boom in Farnborough, more on Heathrow's third runway, and some great news about women pilots. In the military news we have more on F-16s in Ukraine, and Saabs launching satellites! You can get in touch with us all at : W...

Welcome to episode 512! We've got a packed show!  Join Carlos and Matt as they go through all this week's aviation news and some tangentially related aviation content!  In this week's show we've got eVTOLs, UAVs, an apology from Delta, and Ryanair are cutting fares – hope you were sitting down for that one! In the military news we've got some terrifying AI, a KC-135, and a near-miss for the Blue A...

Welcome to episode 511! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show we have some news about the Mriya, some hand grenades in Hawaii, BA suffers a bump on the head, and there's a missed landing at London Norwich! Over in the Grey Stuff we have some massive military memorabilia! All the latest in commercial aviation, military aviation and "Caption This" is back!  And Nev brings us content from his...

Welcome to episode 510! We've got a packed show!  All the latest in commercial aviation, military aviation and "Caption This" is back!  Two airlines get tough, its fight night on a Ryanair flight & one worker wishes they had not taken a sicky.    In the military we look at the longest ever visit to a fuel pump. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetal...

Welcome to episode 509! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show we have a couple of 757 stories for Matt, a wayward Ryanair, some not-so-tasty Mint(s), and Eurowings are making hot air.     In the military news we have Australian BBJs, and a special Antarctic rescue mission. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our ch...

Welcome to PTUK for episode 508! We're excited to be here with you, and we've got another packed show for you this week!     In this week's show we've got some Moonlighting (but no Bruce Willis or Cybil Shepherd), a big Boom in North Carolina, a high-altitude Airbus, and a wayward Max. We've got some military news from our great friend (and dearly missed) Armando, with some Air Force One updates a...