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What happens when you sometimes rewatch a comedy 30 or 40 years later?  Perhaps with a younger audience.  Do the jokes still hold up?  Can some of those jokes now be considered offensive or insensitive?  Do social and/or moral norms change through the years? Or do we, as the audience, mature emotionally with time. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as we look back at some of our favorite 70's, 80's, and 90's comedies and see if they are now considered outdated.  

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for today's programme. In this week's show we learn that despite what's going on there's still a pilot shortage, there's good news for holiday makers in Bristol as Jet2 announce their opening routes and there's breaking news about an incident involving an Antonov-12. In the military the German parliament approves a whopping 5.4 Billion Euros for 38 Typhoons and the new home for the Flying Legends is announced. It's the first part of our interview with Faradair's Neil Cloughley and in the Plane Truth this week we learn all about the amount of time pilots and crew can work whilst on duty. We also share with you some great feedback from Jan Hübner and Dan Seaman. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Aviation will need 27,000 new pilots in 2021 as shortage continues despite downturn https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/aviation-will-need-27000-new-pilots-in-2021-as-shortage-continues-despite-downturn/141036.article Jet2’s Bristol Airport base will bring 450,000-holiday seats https://ukaviation.news/jet2s-bristol-airport-base-will-bring-450000-holiday-seats/ BA Moves Part Of Its A380 Fleet To Madrid https://simpleflying.com/ba-moves-a380-fleet-to-madrid/ Hi Fly to retire their second hand A380 while Emirates A380s turn to into freighters https://samchui.com/2020/11/03/hi-fly-to-retire-their-only-airbus-a380/#.X67AlMgzZPY https://simpleflying.com/hi-fly-airbus-a380-retirement/#:~:text=Farewell%209H%2DMIP,Hi%20Fly%20in%20July%202018.&text=The%20demand%20for%20enormous%20aircraft%20is%20currently%20non%2Dexistent. https://worldairlinenews.com/2020/11/12/emirates-skycargo-introduces-airbus-a380-mini-freighter-charter-operations/ https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-group-announces-half-year-performance-for-2020-21/#:~:text=Group%3A%20Revenue%20down%2074%25%20to,(US%24%20320%20million) Antonov An-124 Suffers Uncontained Engine Failure And Landing Gear Snaps https://avherald.com/h?article=4df212c7&opt=0 Chicken Cannon Engine Testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKfFxwpbUU https://simpleflying.com/antonov-an-124-uncontained-engine-faliure/ https://www.airlive.net/breaking-a-volga-dnepr-an-124-suffered-a-runway-excursion-following-an-uncontained-engine-failure/?fbclid=IwAR1RCuey0K2bDuujqoCI6qs0QpE_0n0FCIpUFUOIIs5qwsN5vd2hq5xLBIA https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/137455.article https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/freighter-operator/an-124-disk-inspection-ordered-after-uncontained-failure/ Drones to fight fires and deliver COVID-19 supplies are first to receive share of over £33 million in government funding https://www.gov.uk/government/news/drones-to-fight-fires-and-deliver-covid-19-supplies-are-first-to-receive-share-of-over-33-million-government-funding MILITARY F-35s Rejected, Germany OKs A Whopping 5.4 Billion Euro Contract To Buy 38 Eurofighter Typhoons https://eurasiantimes.com/f-35s-rejected-germany-oks-a-whopping-5-4-billion-euro-contract-to-buy-38-eurofighter-typhoons/ Air Force One Set To Get First Ever Non-American Pilot From RAF https://simpleflying.com/air-force-one-non-american/ Flying Legends Finds New Home at Sywell Aerodrome http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/flying-legends-finds-new-home-at-sywell-aerodrome.html

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan for a jam packed show. We take a look at the commercial and military news and we venture to Papua New Guinea with our guest to talk about life flying as a bush pilot there. In the news a Avro RJ85 lands at Norwich airport but not under its own power, Duty free is set to change and drones are being flown into active volcanoes "on purpose". And In the military seal team six see some serious action and the Blue Angels Legacy Hornets are going to conduct a final Pensacola flyover. Elsewhere, Matt talks to Captain Al about fuel planning, we've got feedback from Jacob Darlington-Brown and Richard Adams. As it's remembrance day coming up soon in the UK, we remember the fallen in the Great War with a touching tribute that Matt and Captain Nick have put together about the iconic poem, "In Flanders Fields". You might want to check out Ryan's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NTMApilot Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the news stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amazing pictures show passenger jet being lifted over NDR (Norwich Distributor Road) https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/plane-ndr-road-closed-city-of-norwich-aviation-museum-1-6910048 Elsewhere Cityjet retires it's last RJ https://simpleflying.com/cityjet-retires-its-last-avro-rj85/ Airline Deals! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-coronavirus-pandemic-offers-passengers/ https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/tui-new-flights-from-norwich-to-greece-1-6912183 Heathrow Airport to launch legal review over VAT-free shopping ban https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/europe/heathrow-in-legal-action-on-uk-tax-free-scrappage/198185# https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-in-legal-challenge-over-government-ban-on-vat-free-shopping-12121718 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a91e1a3f-6992-4cb5-84ae-df693908c9be#:~:text=The%20UK%20is%20expected%20to,the%20UK%20and%20taken%20home https://sports.yahoo.com/heathrow-airport-launch-legal-review-over-vat-free-shopping-ban-132416201.html New Birmingham aerospace + aviation public charter school will touch down in 2022 https://bhamnow.com/2020/11/05/new-birmingham-aerospace-aviation-public-charter-school-will-touch-down-in-2022/ Drones are flying straight into volcanoes, for life-saving science https://www.livescience.com/drones-flying-into-active-volcanoes.html Former Japan Airlines Boeing 727 To Become Bristol Office Space https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-boeing-727-bristol-office/ MILITARY SEAL Team Six Executes Long Distance Rescue Operation Of Kidnapped American In Nigeria https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37381/seal-team-six-executes-long-distance-rescue-operation-of-kidnapped-american-in-nigeria?fbclid=IwAR0cNcD6G_nxEqOPjEn3j1gya_QgqzTnc7nrcqTV7VRXmAyeTL4M7z8pySg Blue Angels Legacy Hornets to conduct final Pensacola flyover https://weartv.com/news/local/blue-angels-legacy-hornets-to-conduct-final-pensacola-flyover From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2404943/from-cameroon-to-us-pilot-student-seeks-wings/

Join Carlos, Matt and Dr. Steph for this week's show! In this week's episode we learn that Berlin's Brandenburg Airport is almost ready to FINALLY opens it's doors to the public, there's good news as Wizz Air begins opens it's new base at Gatwick and Lufthansa runs in to a spot of bother as they discover 6 of their 747s are stuck in the Netherlands. In the military we hear news on the E4 doomsday plane and a 102-year-old World War II veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list. And finally David Kavanagh gets his question answered as The Plane Truth makes it's very welcome return! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Wizz Air UK opens new base at Gatwick Airport https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18826406.wizz-air-uk-opens-new-base-gatwick-airport/ https://www.anna.aero/2020/10/29/latest-route-and-base-launches-22-28-october/ https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/low-cost/wizz-air-expands-doncaster-sheffield-base-and-launches-thirteen-new-routes/ Good News as Kerry Airport to remain open despite the loss of Ryanair flights https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-40072904.html Boeing research shows disinfectants kill virus on airplanes https://www.axios.com/boeing-disinfectants-kill-coronavirus-airplanes-6d47dd91-7916-43b8-bdcb-7425080709a6.html Countdown continues to opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport; Berlin Schönefeld renamed Terminal 5 https://www.moodiedavittreport.com/countdown-continues-to-opening-of-berlin-brandenburg-airport-berlin-schonefeld-renamed-terminal-5/ The last time we talked about this on the show was back in Episode 316 (Story 9). Nick was on the show and he told a fascinating story about he used to drive Willy Brandt's car. Willy Brandt was the West German Chancellor and Mayor of West Berlin. The new airport is named in his honour. To find out how Captain Nick came to drive his car follow this link: https://youtu.be/6l5ocDiaY8U?t=4777 Six Lufthansa Boeing 747-400s are stuck in The Netherlands https://www.airlive.net/six-lufthansa-boeing-747-400s-are-stuck-in-the-netherlands-too-heavy-to-take-off/ Airbus To Begin Offering Tours Of Its Mobile Final Assembly Line https://simpleflying.com/airbus-mobile-assembly-line-tours/ United Airlines Opens The First Class Toilet For All Passengers https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-first-class-toilet/ Tu-154 Performs its last civil flight in Russia. https://samchui.com/2020/10/28/tupolev-tu-154-performs-its-last-civil-flight-in-russia/#.X5w4u4gzZPY MILITARY The Navy identified the two pilots killed in Friday's tragic plane crash in Foley. https://weartv.com/news/local/navy-identifies-instructor-student-aviator-killed-in-plane-crash-in-foley?fbclid=IwAR31rM-wuGLU26YXhB_eheBNchzzfjHSvwQuNMjb1jjafLL3FoKGgr2xGQY Air Force Delays Moving Forward with E-4B Doomsday Plane Replacement Effort https://www-military-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.military.com/daily-news/2020/10/05/air-force-delays-moving-forward-e-4b-doomsday-plane-replacement-effort.html/amp 102-year-old World War II veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list https://www.cbsnews.com/news/102-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-skydiving-bucket-list/ Marine Corps says goodbye to the Super Cobra https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/marine-corps-times/2020/10/20/marine-corps-says-goodbye-to-the-super-cobra/

SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's episode of PTUK, the UK's Number 1 Aviation Podcast! In this week's show a passenger on everyone's favourite low cost airline flies to the Ukraine instead of Spain, there's a surprise announcement as a UK airline is resurrected and there's a new life for one of BA's 747s. In the military the legendary F-117 Nighthawk continues to fly regular training missions, Australian F-35s are declared "operational", and Boeing's "Loyal Wingman" unmanned fighter aircraft is nearing its maiden flight. And It's our final part of our chat with Dan Holley about his fascinating hobby of storm chasing. The latest travel information for the UK and our Travel Corridors can be found here : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Flybe could be back next year after deal struck to restart airline https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/oct/19/flybe-back-airline-exeter-covid Ryanair passenger goes to Ukraine instead of Spain https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-passenger-kiev-ukraine-valencia-spain-wrong-flight-b1203230.html British Airways 747 to start new life as film set and an https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/british-airways-747-film-set/#:~:text=A%20retired%20British%20Airways%20747,facility%2C%20according%20to%20British%20Airways Andy's incredible picture from his Spitfire can be found here https://twitter.com/andy_durst/status/1319362656491405314?s=20 Arizona Man Looks to Start Sushi Restaurant in Decommissioned 747 https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/10/19/arizona-man-looks-to-start-sushi-restaurant-in-decommissioned-747/ Microsoft Buy Sustainable jet fuel for employee travel on Alaskan Airlines https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/microsoft-alaska-airlines-team-up-for-alternative-jet-fuel-905673.html Qatar Airways supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with ‘Think Pink’ flight https://www.dfnionline.com/latest-news/qatar-airways-supports-breast-cancer-awareness-month-think-pink-flight-19-10-2020/ Singapore Airlines Returns To New York With World’s Longest Flight https://simpleflying.com/singapore-airlines-resumes-worlds-longest-flight/ Longest US domestic flight also gets back in the air https://simpleflying.com/hawaiian-boston-resumption/ Moment an Easyjet passenger is slapped by his WIFE after going on an anti-mask tirade and causing a mass bust-up with other holidaymakers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8858441/Easyjet-passenger-refusing-wear-mask-slapped-wife-foul-mouthed-tirade-sparks-mass-bust-up.html Inspiring Aviation Documentary ‘Fly Like A Girl’ Now Streaming https://www.flyingmag.com/story/careers/fly-like-a-girl-documentary/ https://www.flylikeagirl.film/ Iran Air Boeing 747-200 Diverts To Tehran With Cargo Of Sheep https://simpleflying.com/iran-air-boeing-747-200-sheep-diversion/amp/ MILITARY Russian Su-34 combat jet crashes in Khabarovsk Region https://defence-blog.com/news/russian-su-34-combat-jet-crashes-in-khabarovsk-region.html U.S. Navy F/A-18E Crashes Near China Lake. Pilot Ejected And In Stable Condition https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/21/check-out-this-video-of-one-of-the-two-f-117s-landing-at-mcas-miramar-yesterday/ F-117s Make Surprise Visit To Marine Corps Air Station Miramar https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37171/f-117-nighthawks-make-surprise-visit-to-mcas-miramar-in-san-diego?fbclid=IwAR0O6B4WAwChuebkfcO74vw2KNxCxjkS4m7wrzkk9l_GzB7g6RfP1QtdAXg Joint US-Aussie training marks full operational status for RAAF F-35 capability https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/7030-joint-us-aussie-training-marks-full-operational-status-for-raaf-f-35-capability Boeing’s unmanned combat jet edges closer to first flight https://defence-blog.com/news/boeings-unmanned-combat-jet-edges-closer-to-first-flight.html#:~:text=Aerospace%20giant%20Boeing%20has%20announced,a%20low%2Dspeed%20taxi%20tes

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Captain Nick from the APG Podcast for this week's episode of the Number One UK Aviation Podcast, PTUK! In this week's show Airbus reveal their first A321 Freighter conversion, British Airways has a change of Boss, and Singapore Airlines opens what could be the world's largest restaurant in an A380. In the military the Philippines receive some new Tucano's, and the USAF has got some new top secret tech in their Fighter jets. We also have a very special piece written by Captain Nick all about the A340 and this weeks aviation in my life comes from Alan Loveday. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Captain Nick Twitter - @oldplot Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL First flight of A321 freighter conversion https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/321-precision-conversions-completes-first-flight-of-a321-converted-freighter/140576.article Ryanair to close Cork and Shannon bases for the winter https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/1015/1171650-ryanair-base-closures/ Ryanair starts competing with PTUK's Story number 2! https://www.air-journal.fr/2020-10-13-un-podcast-pour-ryanair-5223252.html FAA Releases Final Rule On Cessna Strut-Attached A.D. https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2020/10/13/faa-releases-final-rule-on-cessna-strut-attached-a-d/ British Airways' boss replaced https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54505840 Malaysia Airlines takes measures to protect mental health of aviation workers https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2020/10/08/malaysian-airlines-take-measures-to-protect-mental-health-of-aviation-workers https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/52/16619/naluri-partners-with-malaysia-aviation-group-for-psychological-wellbeing.html https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/malaysia-aviation-group-launches-upskilling-and-reskilling-programme-for-over-2-000-employees ZIPAIR And Collins Partner To Let You Order Refreshments From Your Phone https://simpleflying.com/zipair-smartphone-ordering/ British Airways Threatens Those Who Criticize The Airline https://onemileatatime.com/british-airways-threatens-those-who-criticize-airline/ 1500th A330 delivered to Delta Airlines https://www.air-journal.fr/2020-10-13-airbus-le-1500eme-a330-pour-delta-air-lines-video-5223251.html Singapore A380's turning into pop up restaurants https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8831691/Singapore-Airlines-turns-grounded-jets-pop-restaurants-serving-class-meals-470.html MILITARY Philippines takes formal delivery of six Super Tucanos https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/philippines-takes-formal-delivery-of-six-super-tucanos/140619.article The Air Force's Secret New Fighter Jet Could Pack This Highly Classified Tech https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34317041/air-force-secret-new-fighter-jet-technology/ GE closes on first flight of Catalyst turboprop engine https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ge-closes-on-first-flight-of-catalyst-turboprop-engine/140543.article F/A-18F trap landing from a great, different perspective. https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/13/amazing-footage-shows-the-inputs-on-throttle-and-stick-required-to-manual-land-a-super-hornet-on-a-carrier/

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Paul from the Layovers Podcast for this week's episode of the Number One UK Aviation Podcast, PTUK! In this week's show we say a fond farewell to BA's last two Boeing 747's "but there may be good news", The A220 turns into the next new biz jet, and a woman is caught trying to take rather a lot of money into Dubai. In the military news Russia's new fighter jet goes topless, Canada receives their first CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue Aircraft and we have some exciting Red Arrows news. We also learn more about Dan Holley's love of storm chasing in part 2 of Captain Al and Matt's chat with him. Chris Marsh shares with us his thoughts on Aviation in his life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Dan Holley - Twitter @DanHolley_ Captain Al - Twitter @Airbus_Al We often feature pictures from our friend Jonathan Warner and his INCREDIBLE pictures can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/54998417@N02/ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL BA's 'Queen of the Skies' jumbos bid farewell to rainy London https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-british-airways-idUKKBN26S3LM The aircraft could have life somewhere else too https://onemileatatime.com/avatar-airlines-british-airways-747/ Popular plane-tracking websites hacked in spate of mystery cyber attacks https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/popular-plane-tracking-websites-hacked-19016045 Airbus A220-100 to evolve as ‘TwoTwenty’ corporate jet https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-a220-100-to-evolve-as-twotwenty-corporate-jet/140475.article Airlines hope Covid-19 health pass will have passengers flying again https://www.ft.com/content/8d603248-6884-4081-9256-8c5b2f2827ba UK Supreme Court hears climate case on Heathrow airport expansion https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/10/08/uk-supreme-court-hears-climate-case-heathrow-airport-expansion/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/civils/heathrow-heads-to-supreme-court-for-third-runway-appeal-07-10-2020/ https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/18783135.heathrow-airport-third-runway-will-not-open-2030/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/news-and-insights/legal-updates/the-heathrow-decision---what-does-it-mean-for-infrastructure/ Emirates Fined by the US for Flying Over Iranian Controlled Airspace https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-10-02/us-fines-emirates-overflying-tehran-fir Korean Air to secure new facilities to help transport COVID Vaccine http://koreabizwire.com/korean-air-to-secure-additional-storage-for-coronavirus-vaccine/171338 https://simpleflying.com/how-airlines-are-preparing-to-ship-the-covid-19-vaccine/ Leeds woman found with almost £2-million in cash in suitcase https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2020-10-08/leeds-woman-found-with-almost-2-million-in-cash-in-suitcase MILITARY Watch Russia Fly Its New Fighter Jet with the Top Down, As a Flex https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34289018/watch-russia-fly-new-fighter-jet-with-top-down/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm2odB-tp4s&feature=youtu.be F-35 Crash Blamed on Tired Pilot, Fancy Helmet, Other Issues https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34290250/f-35-crash-blamed-on-tired-pilot-autopilot-helmet-other-issues/ Canada Has Received The First CC-295 Kingfisher Search And Rescue Aircraft https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/06/canada-has-received-the-first-cc-295-kingfisher-search-and-rescue-aircraft/ New Red 1 announced by Red Arrows https://ukaviation.news/new-red-1-announced-by-red-arrows/ https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/news/new-red-arrows-team-leader-aims-to-inspire-with-dynamic-air-display/

Let's take one final trip to the world of Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the movie adaptation novel version of the last chapter of the Skywalker saga.  How much more does this book add to the existing film?  Does it make the film any better?  What exactly is an Expanded Edition?  And how much does this book rely on the VIsual Dictionary as source material?

Let's take one final trip to the world of Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the movie adaptation novel version of the last chapter of the Skywalker saga. How much more does this book add to the existing film? Does...

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and a special guest for today's programme. In this week's show Exeter's old Flybe base has some new residents, an airline in Asia goes gender neutral with their passenger greetings and Paramedics in the Lake District begin tests with their new Emergency Vehicle. In the military a US Marine Corps KC-135 and an F-35 collide during air-to-air refuelling and in Paris, a sonic boom brings the city to a halt. It's the last part of Nicks chat with Ian Palmer this week and we talk to Gemma Brazier about her time as cabin crew and an exciting new project she's been working on to help fellow crew during literally the worst year for aviation! Gemma's Social Media details : https://www.instagram.com/crewbusinesses/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/788292158181219/ Facebook: for those who have been made redundant, "Not Just Crew" Page Ian Palmer's Social Media details : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianpalmerdrummer Website: www.ianpalmer.com Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Exeter Aerospace launches in former Flybe Facility https://ukaviation.news/exeter-aerospace-to-launches-in-former-flybe-facility/ Ryanair Locks Horns With Rival Aer Lingus On Twitter https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-aer-lingus-twitter/ No more 'ladies and gentlemen' on Japan Airlines flights https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54336194 COVID Won’t Lead To Lufthansa Retiring The Boeing 747 Early https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-boeing-747-no-early-retirement/amp/ Rex Secures Ex-Virgin Australia B737s for Inter-City Domestic Flights https://samchui.com/2020/09/30/rex-secures-ex-virgin-australia-b737s-for-inter-city-flights/#.X3YdRGgzZPY NASA’s Boeing 747 Telescope [HAS FLOWN] To Hamburg https://simpleflying.com/nasa-boeing-747-telescope-sofia/ GE9X Engine For Boeing 777X Earns FAA Certification https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/ge9x-engine-boeing-777x-earns-faa-certification https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/faa-certifies-ge9x-engine-for-boeing-777x/ https://blog.geaviation.com/product/ge9x-engine-achieves-faa-certification/ ZeroAvia Completes Milestone Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flight https://www.flyingmag.com/story/aircraft/zeroavia-completes-hydrogen-fuel-cell-flight/ Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled plans for what it hailed as the first commercial zero-emission aircraft https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54242176?fbclid=IwAR0X8xu17CvFkXNKssvv6FZS-gUMFncjN8F63DQcm9W7iH52WsOTpEnSXg0 Jet suit paramedic takes Lake District test flight https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/29/jet-suit-paramedic-takes-lake-district-test-flight MILITARY Frenzied audio from stricken air tanker reveals crew's response after collision with $100m F-35 stealth jet which forced the fighter pilot to parachute to safety https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8787283/Pilot-crew-F-35-fighter-jet-parachute-safety-colliding-C130-Hercules-aircraft.html https://journaltimes.com/news/national/marine-pilot-in-collision-praised-for-keeping-crew-safe/article_3006242c-067e-5f76-b2b6-d48b59dac9f2.html Rafale’s Sonic Boom During Intercept Shakes Paris, Disrupts French Open Tennis Match https://theaviationist.com/2020/10/01/rafales-sonic-boom-during-intercept-shakes-paris-disrupts-french-open-tennis-match/

Today we take a pause from our usual geek topics to look back at how this show started.  Join Carlos as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of GeekFest Rants.  We'll take a peek behind the curtain to see how the show was inspired and formed, who our past co-hosts have been and where do we go from here. If you enjoy the show and would like to take it to the next level and appear in it, contact us.  Let's see where the next ten years takes us.

Join Carlos, Matt, Armando and Brian Coleman for this week's show. In this week's show we learn the last ever A380 has been assembled, the A321 flying from the US to the UK is unveiled and a time when most airlines are retiring their passenger 747's, one airline is refurbishing theirs. In the military a vintage WWII B-25 Mitchell makes a forced landing in California and we learn that the U-2 will be a regular tenant at the famous RAF Fairford. Captain Nick is in conversation with Ian Palmer as he talks candidly in part three about his battle with alcohol and we go slightly off-topic as Captain Al and Matt talk to Weather forecaster Dan Holley about his unusual hobby of storm chasing. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Search Twitter for : Captain Al - @airbus_al Dan Holley - @danholley_ Brian mentioned during the show that he is producing quirky fabric face coverings and that he's donating all the proceeds to a Pasadena Women's Shelter (he's already donated over $300). If you'd like to order some take yourself to https://www.tabfabric.com and make sure you enter the code of LOVEPTUK at checkout for a special discount! Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL The last A380 to be built is complete https://simpleflying.com/final-airbus-a380-assembled/ Airline in Italy came up with a clever coronavirus strategy to make flying safer https://apple.news/AFCuhWDllTRq7W_bZ1qOnOw New JetBlue A321 unveiled that will be the first to fly from the US to the UK for the Airline https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/jetblue-streamers-tail-london-airbus-a321lr/ GA Pilots able to land at one of Australia's busiest airports https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/23/the-little-planes-that-could-sydney-airport-opens-up-to-hobby-pilots-during-pandemic Airline workers have lower rates of COVID-19 than the general population — and airline CEOs say it's proof that flying is safe https://www.businessinsider.com/airline-workers-covid-rates-is-flying-safe-2020-9?fbclid=IwAR3PJH3u14SIPFxuZOjq3isXlPEYEEj5YVP4Rir_yzJBc5tHmWooMRHogrw Another (Green) Electric aircraft coming soon https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-09-23/heart-unveils-electric-propulsion-system-es-19-airliner Iran Air Refurbishes One Of Its Boeing 747s https://simpleflying.com/iran-air-refurbished-boeing-747/amp/ We need to be re-born on a plane FREE flights Egypt AIr https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/09/baby-born-on-flight-to-london-gets-lifetime-ticket-from-airline/ Qantas selling off B747 drinks cart's inc Booze https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-boeing-747-bar-drinks-cart MILITARY Three wounded in B-25 “Old Glory” crash in California https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2020/09/20/three-wounded-in-b-25-old-glory-crash-in-california/ U-2's are moving to Fairford! https://dragonladytoday.com/2020/09/24/arctic-dragons-make-fairford-their-home/?fbclid=IwAR36mn77J4N8IgtH1FyULjPpMb401u766011e2PIlDr64OOEjC48sCG7C0I A Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S Flanker fighter jet reportedly gunned down a Su-30 Flanker during a recent close-air-combat training mishap. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36684/russian-flanker-fighter-reportedly-downs-another-with-its-cannon-by-accident Major military exercises taking place off Scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-54264399

Today we take a pause from our usual geek topics to look back at how this show started. Join Carlos as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of GeekFest Rants. We'll take a peek behind the curtain to see how the show was inspired and formed, who our past co-hosts have...

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando (Live and on tape) for this week's show. In this week's show there is a shocking announcement from NATS involving their current batch of trainees, an inquiry into a Shetland helicopter crash says the crew would have failed the training exam and the fate of another fleet of A380s is being decided next week. In the military the UK Ministry of Deference May not purchase as many F-35s as originally planned and the US Air Force acknowledges the rapid development and testing of a new clean sheet fighter aircraft. Ian Palmer continues his enlightening chat with Captain Nick and Dan Holly and Captain Al join Matt for a weather themed Plane Truth. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Lufthansa Set To Decide On A380 Fate Next Week https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-a380-fate/ Video shows passenger push airline employee who falls https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-shows-passenger-push-airline-employee-who-falls/LKEV6H2VEFDOBK7FBR2ZTPJK44/ Air-Traffic Control Trainees Tod: Course Over, Job Ended https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/air-traffic-control-trainee-nats-redundant-b447250.html How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft https://www.aviationpros.com/gse/fueling-equipment-accessories/quality-control/article/21149610/how-fuel-contamination-threatens-grounded-aircraft ATR flies first new-build 72-600 freighter for FedEx https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/atr-flies-first-new-build-72-600-freighter-for-fedex/140196.article Boeing's 'culture of concealment' to blame for 737 crashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54174223?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c4e8zkykmg4t/aviation-safety&link_location=live-reporting-story Shetland Super Puma crash: Crew 'would have failed training exam' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-54116035?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c2n5vpdv320t/aviation-accidents-and-incidents&link_location=live-reporting-story Illustrated book The Etiquette of Flight pokes fun at awful airline passengers https://www.creativeboom.com/features/the-etiquette-of-flight/ MILITARY Storm Clouds Gather Over F-35B Lightning As United Kingdom Prepares Defense Review https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36468/storm-clouds-gather-over-f-35b-lightning-as-united-kingdom-prepares-defense-review The Air Force Secretly Designed, Built, and Flew a Brand-New Fighter Jet https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34030586/air-force-secret-new-fighter-jet/ Futuristic V-280 Not Advanced Enough to Replace the Osprey: AFSOC Commander https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/16/futuristic-v-280-not-advanced-enough-replace-osprey-afsoc-commander.html

Are you a Star Wars poster collector? Today on GeekFest Rants we have some Star Wars poster you might not have see before. Join Carlos on this video presentation as he searches for the strangest international original trilogy Star Wars posters. From the easily recognizable ones to the outright bizarre...

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Gordon for this week's show. Gordon Smith is Group Editor for Commercial Aviation with some of the world's largest aviation magazines joined us to discuss all the latest in Commercial Aviation News and Military Aviation News and much much more. To subscribe to their incredible magazine (Carlos has been a subscriber for many years!), take yourself to https://shop.keypublishing.com/subscription/view/publication/AW/Airliner-World-Subscription Twitter - @_AirlinerWorld Facebook - Facebook.com/AirlinerWorld/ Instagram - @AirlinerWorld Captain Al talks to Matt about the Airways in the Sky and Captain Nick shares with us part one of four as he to Ian Palmer about his amazing career in music and aviation. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL European airline bailouts hit €26.6 billion: HSBC https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/european-airline-bailouts-hit-266-billion-hsbc/140125.article Wizz Air to operate former Qatar freighter bought by government https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/25831-wizz-air-to-operate-former-qatar-freighter-bought-by-government?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_medium=social American Airlines Hands Out 1 Million Lbs of Food To Those in Need https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-food-handout/ The Birth of The Boeing 707 Was No Secret – Everyone Knew! https://www.airlineratings.com/news/birth-boeing-707-no-secret-everyone-knew/ Volunteer Pilots Are Flying Across America to Celebrate 100 Years of Airmail https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a33928089/transcontinental-air-mail-service-100-year-anniversary-flights/ New Flying Car Takes Flight In Japan https://www.motor1.com/news/442450/flying-car-test-japan/ Thai Airways opens pop-up restaurant, complete with airline seats, to serve its airline food https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/thai-airways-pop-up-restaurant-bangkok-airline-food Airbnb in Pennsylvania that you can fly to and park the aircraft outside https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32460316?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1597736583_lVYvGTOAa5%2BaNTNq&source_impression_id=p3_1599745051_5LMJt%2F9pPxNdbvdu MILITARY Four Marines Safe After Super Stallion Helicopter Catches Fire Mid-Flight https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/05/four-marines-safe-after-super-stallion-helicopter-catches-fire-mid-flight.html U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs of the “Wake Island Avengers” Land In The UK For Joint Training With British Lightnings https://theaviationist.com/2020/09/09/u-s-marine-corps-f-35bs-of-the-wake-island-avengers-land-in-the-uk-for-joint-training-with-british-lightnings/ No takers for RAF Marham jet offered free to good home https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/no-takers-for-free-tanker-jet-at-raf-marham-1-6831647 Irish Air Corps receive new PC-12s this week https://flyinginireland.com/2020/09/new-irish-air-corps-pc-12s-due-for-delivery-this-week/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show it's been a bad few weeks for Boeing's 767, Aer Lingus mulls over moving it's Transatlantic base to the UK and there's good news as more airlines ditch their change fees to encourage more people to fly. In the military a US Navy E2 Hawkeye crashes in Virginia with the crew safely egressing the aircraft and two VERY capable helicopters get some upgrades in Russia and the US. In this week's Plane Truth we're talking window cracks and Jan Hubner shares with us the aviation in their life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Accident: Omni B763 at Bucharest on Aug 28th 2020, left main gear collapse on landing http://avherald.com/h?article=4dbdfa02&opt=0 Accident: Fedex B763 at Los Angeles on Aug 19th 2020, left main gear did not extend http://avherald.com/h?article=4db7c464&opt=0 Incident: Kalitta B763 at Vancouver on Aug 17th 2020, flaps problem on approach http://avherald.com/h?article=4dbe2a4c&opt=0 Stansted Airport: Two held over 'suspicious device' on plane released https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-53959772 Aer Lingus Mulls Moving Transatlantic Services To The UK https://simpleflying.com/aer-lingus-transatlantic-services-move/amp/ Gulfstream Hits Triple Digits on G700 Flight Testing https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-07-28/gulfstream-hits-triple-digits-g700-flight-testing?fbclid=IwAR1vrq27CmpO8EdZC8QKG_n2Xdjvods_rdIrpbCQEM4HlNuX-ZQkHP67dIs Guy wearing Jet Pack  reported by pilots around LAX https://globalnews.ca/news/7309664/jetpack-lax-pilots/ Faradair's Hybrid Electric Aircraft Finds Fresh Impetus in New Duxford Home https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-09-01/faradairs-hybrid-electric-aircraft-finds-fresh-impetus-new-duxford-home The airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to fly https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/31/21409152/united-delta-airlines-change-fee-eliminate-covid Gogo is selling its commercial aviation business for $400 million https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-gogo-sells-commercial-aviation-business-20200901-5behf5t53bcwpdy4mtfdbvw77u-story.html?MessageRunDetailID=3254831281&PostID=19049795&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io Virgin Atlantic adds back five routes to network in September https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/virgin-atlantic-adds-back-five-routes-to-network-in-september/139986.article Wizz Air announces six new destinations from Doncaster Sheffield Airport https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/wizz-air-announces-six-new-destinations-doncaster-sheffield-airport-2958058?amp MILITARY Navy Pilots and Crew Escape from Hawkeye Before It Crashes in Virginia https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33863429/navy-e2c-hawkeye-crash-virginia-crew-escape/ Ukrainian Air Force exercise almost ends in disaster https://defence-blog.com/news/ukrainian-air-force-exercise-almost-ends-in-disaster.html Prototype Helicopters https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/alligator-variant-makes-progress-contract-offing/ https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/25/exclusive-here-are-the-photos-of-the-mh-6-notar-flown-and-tested-by-the-160th-soar-a-night-stalkers/ D-Day Squadron Participates in VJ Day 75th Commemorative Flyover http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/d-day-squadron-participates-with-vj-day-75th-commemorative-flyover.html

Join Carlos, Matt and Micah for this week's show. In today's episode there's talk of mass lay-offs at Gatwick as passenger numbers plummet, law suits and unexpected quarantines make for a difficult week at EasyJet and someone is trying to make carbon free aviation fuel using Ammonia. In the military plane spotters at Fairford are warned by the police and there's sad news coming out of Duxford involving the Flying Legends. Matt talks to Cpt Al about Tyre punctures in this week's Plane Truth and James Dean shares with us their Aviation in their Life. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks - https://www.planetalkinguk.com - Let us know what you think! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Gatwick Airport to axe 600 jobs as passengers down 80 percent https://www.itv.com/news/2020-08-26/gatwick-airport-to-axe-600-jobs-as-passengers-down-80 Ryanair passenger removed from Stansted flight after receiving text saying he had coronavirus https://apple.news/ACVi1lpT1RL2D8Qg8LIBGFg EasyJet Sued After Passenger Was Moved On Flight To London https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-sued-passenger-moved/amp/ Delta Pilots Angry Their Jobs Are Being Outsourced https://onemileatatime.com/delta-pilots-jobs-outsourced/?fbclid=IwAR3TYShquwwfflIne3ToDLvpF81iOXet6ngZ2PsQuyZVO30uaUnUmkOQTu8 United Airlines to cut 2,850 pilot jobs without more U.S. government aid https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/27/united-airlines-to-cut-2850-pilot-jobs-without-more-us-government-aid.html The Australian Cricket Team's all-business class https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/the-australian-cricket-team-s-all-business-class-perth-to-uk-flight Reaction Engines testing ammonia as carbon-free aviation fuel https://newatlas.com/aircraft/reaction-engines-ammonia-carbon-free-aviation-fuel/ The Potentially Revolutionary Celera 500L Aircraft Officially Breaks Cover https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36016/the-potentially-revolutionary-celera-500l-officially-breaks-cover Find out how Cargolux Airlines protect its Boeing 747-8 from Coronavirus https://www.airlive.net/find-out-how-cargolux-airlines-protect-its-boeing-747-8-from-coronavirus/ Delayed EasyJet passengers face unforeseen quarantine https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-53923509 MILITARY IWM Duxford and The Fighter Collection Announce Relocation of Flying Legends Air Show http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/iwm-duxford-and-the-fighter-collection-announce-relocation-of-flying-legends-air-show.html DARPA’s AI Defeats Air Force Pilot 5-0 In Head-To-Head Competition https://inhomelandsecurity.com/darpas-ai-defeats-air-force-pilot-5-0-in-head-to-head-competition/ B-52 plane spotters heading to RAF Fairford warned by police https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/b-52-plane-spotters-heading-4453427.amp

If you like weird, mind-bending films, this is your lucky day.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he discusses the films Vivarium and Color Out of Space.  Both films seem to be flying under the radar but you can find them on Amazon Prime and/or Netflix DVDs.  They are somewhat artsy, sci-fi-ish, scary, and funny....what else could you ask for?  Oh, and did I mention Nick Cage is in one of them giving one of his best Nick Cagey performances.  If you are looking for strange and unsettling, you found it

If you like weird, mind-bending films, this is your lucky day. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he discusses the films Vivarium and Color Out of Space. Both films seem to be flying under the radar but you can find them on Amazon Prime and/or Netflix DVDs. They are...

Join Carlos, Arleita, Natasha and I as we discuss the premise of Buying Black. We dive into the basics of being a black business owner and things a consumer must know before dismissing a business because of a less than stellar experience. website: www.survivinthepodcast.com instagram: @survivin_thepodcast email: listen@survivinthepodcast facebook: Survivin' : The Podcast

Join Carlos, Matt and the King of all things Aviation Captain Jeff for this week's show. In this week's show we discover there's talk of Quanta's International services being grounded until July 2021, Wizz Air decides to take on EasyJet at Gatwick Airport and a man is arrested after driving under a taxiing aircraft. In the military, the Royal Air Force receives a high-end full motion simulator simulator for its P-8 Poseidon fleet (built in the US and transported to the UK by a Russian-made airplane) and we see even more flights of the legendary (and not so retired) F-117 Nighthawk in support of an exercise in Nevada The Microsoft Flight Sim is finally released and Producer John has been having a go and Matt talks to Captain Al and Dan Holley about Turbulence in this week's Plane Truth. Why not get involved? Our chatroom is where are wonderful community all interact and shape the conversation on the show each week. We wouldn't have such fun on the show without them. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Hope to see you all on Friday! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Cap'n Al Twitter - @airbus_al Dan Holley Twitter - @danholley_ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL QANTAS SEES INTERNATIONAL SERVICE GROUNDED UNTIL JULY 2021 AND EMIRATES SAYS IT WILL SERVE 100% BY JULY 2021 https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-08-20/qantas-sees-international-service-grounded-until-july-2021 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/20/emirates-says-it-will-serve-100percent-of-its-destinations-by-summer-2021.html RYANAIR CUTS CAPACITY FOR SEPTEMBER https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/ryanair-cuts-20-of-sept-oct-capacity-as-restrictions-hit-demand/139792.article MAN ARRESTED IN PORTLAND AFTER DRIVING UNDER A TAXIING AIRCRAFT https://simpleflying.com/man-arrested-in-portland-after-driving-under-a-taxiing-aircraft/ WIZZ AIR TAKES ON EASYJET AT GATWICK AIRPORT https://apple.news/Au83LxIEGQ1GKjjx58o-1zg BOEING 737 MAX ORDER FROM ENTER AIR https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-enter-air-orders/boeing-scores-years-first-737-max-order-with-polish-airline-enter-air-idUSKCN25F28A https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130724 MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR TURNS BUCKINGHAM PALACE INTO BLOCK OF FLATS https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/08/19/microsoft-flight-simulator-turns-buckingham-palace-into-block-of-flats LONDON CITY AIRPORT £500 MILLION MAKEOVER ON HOLDhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/london-city-airports-500million-makeover-22546198   MILITARY   FIRST SIMULATOR ARRIVAL BOOSTS RAF POSEIDON OPERATIONS https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/first-simulator-arrival-boosts-raf-poseidon-operations/139820.article FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY ISRAELI COMBAT AIRCRAFT HAVE LANDED IN GERMANY TO TAKE PART IN BLUE WINGS 2020 EXERCISE https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/17/for-the-first-time-in-history-israeli-combat-aircraft-have-landed-in-germany-to-take-part-in-blue-wings-2020-exercise/ F-117 NIGHTHAWKS NOW APPEAR TO BE FLYING AS ADVERSARIES IN RED FLAG AERIAL WAR GAMES https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35748/f-117-nighthawks-now-appear-to-be-flying-as-adversaries-in-red-flag-aerial-war-games RUSSIA'S 'HUNTER' IS UNLIKE ANYTHING IN AMERICA'S ARSENAL https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33548209/russia-hunter-combat-drone/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and a very quiet Matt for this week's programme. In this week's show there's more bad news for Rolls Royce as they alert operators to Trent engine blades cracking, everyone's favourite low cost carrier smashes their 7 star rating and suggestions are made that simulated evacuations should be more realistic. In the military a helicopter gets shot at while training in the US state of Virginia and the Air Force is 3D printing engine components. In this week's Plane Truth we learn all about the Black Box and Tanya Weinman tells us all about the Aviation in her life. Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - https://www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : The place that Armando was talking about in Atlanta: https://www.elevationatlanta.com/ Link to Airshow World YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-h3mztYKUfLWynkG4wgww IX1344 Air India Express Update: https://avherald.com/h?article=4daf960f COMMERCIAL ROLLS ROYCE ALERT A350-900 OPERATORS ABOUT XWB-84 BLADE CRACKING https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/a350-900-operators-alerted-to-trent-xwb-84-blade-cracking/139708.article RYANAIR SOARS TO A SEVEN STAR AIRLINE https://www.airlineratings.com/news/ryanair-soars-seven-star-airline/ EASYJET FLIGHT WAS ONE SECOND FROM CRASHING AFTER PILOTS MISJUDGED RUNWAY BY NEARLY A MILE, REPORT REVEALS https://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-flight-was-one-second-from-crashing-after-pilots-misjudged-runway-by-nearly-a-mile-report-reveals-12048260 This is the link to the AAIB report : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2173e08fa8f57ac3af2d31/Airbus_A320-214_G-EZWE_09-20.pdf SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT TO NOWHERE https://simpleflying.com/starlux-airlines-sightseeing-flight/ https://simpleflying.com/qantas-antarctica-sightseeing-flights/ https://antarcticaflights.com.au/ PROMISING SIGNS: BA’S ENTIRE A380 FLEET HAS UNDERGONE MAINTENANCE https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-a380-maintenance/ For anyone interested in more about how aircraft are stored we had a fantastic discussion with Peter Collings and Andy from the A320 podcast on Episode 314. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/ThionXEH4Ko?t=4200 If that's not enough then check out the A320 Podcast Episode 102: https://a320podcast.co.uk/podcasts/tap102-storage-of-aircraft HAS THE FLYING RECOVERY PEAKED? HERE’S A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabrielleigh/2020/08/13/has-the-flying-recovery-peaked-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers/#487050c1161a https://simpleflying.com/7-percent-airbus-a380s-operational/ SIMULATED EVACUATION MUST ADAPT TO BAG-RETRIEVAL MENACE: ENQUIRY https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-53678908 https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/laudamotion-stansted-incident-report-released/ https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/simulated-evacuation-must-adapt-to-bag-retrieval-menace-inquiry/139677.article The link to the AAIB report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f21754ad3bf7f1b0fa79fc7/Airbus_A320-214_OE-LOA_09-20.pdf APG covered this when the event first happened on Episode 366 released March 2019 http://airlinepilotguy.com/apg-366-what-do-all-of-the-stripes-mean/ HI FLY’S AIRBUS A380 CAUSES PANIC & JOY AFTER FLYING JUST 230M ABOVE COASTLINE https://simpleflying.com/hi-flys-airbus-a380-causes-panic-joy-after-flying-just-230m-above-coastline/amp/ SCRAPPING AIRLINERS RIGHT NOW IS PROVIDING LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR INFOSEC EXPERTS https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/10/boeing_747_floppy_drive_updates_walkthrough/ USAF HELICOPTER SHOT AT WHILE FLYING OVER VIRGINIA https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/08/12/air-force-helicopter-shot-while-flying-over-virginia-crew-member-injured/ THE US STATE OF WISCONSIN WILL HOST MORE THAN 50 AIRCRAFT FOR EXERCISE NORTHERN LIGHTNING https://www.news8000.com/934807-2/ THE H-60 JOLLY GREEN II RESCUE HELICOPTER CONTINUES OPERATIONAL TESTING https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2307839/jolly-green-ii-continues-tests-completes-first-aerial-refueling/ THE USAF IS 3D PRINTING PARTS FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-force-produces-first-3-d-printed-metal-part-for-aircraft-engines/139643.article

Time to go down the Kenner Star Wars action figure collecting rabbit hole. If you are a hardcore Kenner Star Wars action figure collector, sooner or later you will encounter the Repro battle lines being drawn. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he chronicles the latest skirmish in the...

Join Carlos, Arleita, Natasha and I as we discuss the premise of Buying Black. We dive into the basics of being a black business owner and things a consumer must know before dismissing a business because of a less than stellar experience. website: www.survivinthepodcast.com instagram: @survivin_thepodcast email: listen@survivinthepodcast facebook: Survivin' : The Podcast

Do you enjoy behind the scenes making-of movie books?  Well, we have a fantastic one here for you.  Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he reviews J. W. Rinzler's The Making of Planet of the Apes.  This could very well be the definitive Apes making-of book.  He'll also go over some of Rinzler's past and future book projects.  Then it's time, once again, for posters of the month. Today's posters are the teaser one sheet for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and the theatrical release of TV's Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.   

Do you enjoy behind the scenes making-of movie books? Well, we have a fantastic one here for you. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he reviews J. W. Rinzler's The Making of Planet of the Apes. This could very well be the definitive Apes making-of book. He'll also go...

Join Carlos, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. In this week's show a Flying club in Norfolk aims launches a new course to get old aviation off the ground, there's a world first coming out of Dubai as FREE COVID medical cover is offered by one airline and we're 'Going Green' with an Eco-Demonstrator and a 70 seater hybrid. In the military we're keeping with the green theme and we explore the possibility of a battery powered fighter jet and a cow gets stuck in a Riverbank. Matt & Carlos talk about their time at the Shuttleworth Airshow last weekend. Nev brings us one of his favourite segments from Gibralter ATC and Armando has got some exciting military news lined up. Check out our website redesign that Matt and the team have worked on over the past few weeks. https://www.planetalkinguk.com Let us know what you think! Hope to see you all on Friday! Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +44 757 22 491 66Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL FLYING CLUB AIMS TO GET NEW AVIATION COURSE OFF THE GROUND https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/felthrope-airfield-new-flying-club-1-6750485?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons The German company B&F Technik Vertriebs that Armando was talking about : https://www.fk-aircraft.com/retro%20aircraft.htm RYANAIR CUTS 1000 FLIGHTS BETWEEN UK&IE https://flyinginireland.com/2020/07/ryanair-cuts-flights-from-ireland-to-the-uk/?fbclid=IwAR2Pbo8dHMQsmkwbeIPolh4g4In-dj4ZzZ610Maw9VTBbY0J_i1SBw1rLY4 RYANAIR RETURNS A TEDDY https://www.instagram.com/p/CDB0QRyjquy/ EMIRATES FREE COVID MEDICAL COVER https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-to-cover-passengers-for-covid-related-medical-expenses-1.72753716 ETHOPIAN 777 FIRE IN SHANGHAI https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/ethiopian-b777-freighter-suffers-major-fire-in-shanghai/ ECO 787 DREAMLINER https://www.flightglobal.com/farnborough-2020/boeing-set-to-start-ecodemonstrator-flights-using-etihad-bound-787/139357.article U.S. EPA PROPOSING FIRST-EVER AIRPLANE EMISSIONS STANDARDS https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airlines-emissions/u-s-epa-to-propose-first-ever-airplane-emissions-standards-sources-say-idUSKCN24N0D3?MessageRunDetailID=3050179227&PostID=17525082&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io ELECTRIC AVIATION GROUP UNVEILS WORLD'S FIRST HYBRID ELECTRIC 70+ SEATER AIRCRAFT https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electric-aviation-group-unveils-worlds-first-hybrid-electric-70-seater-aircraft-301095546.html BRUSSELS AIRPORT TO GET US PRE CLEARANCE FACILITY https://www.neweurope.eu/article/brussels-airport-will-join-us-pre-clearance-network/ A NORFOLK TEENAGER IS FLYING HIGH AFTER BECOMING THE UK’S YOUNGEST QUALIFIED PILOT https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-teenager-becomes-youngest-uk-pilot-1-6758825 MILITARY WILL THE U.K.’S TEMPEST FIGHTER JET REALLY BE BATTERY-POWERED? https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33325577/tempest-fighter-battery/ US, BRITISH, AND DUTCH FIGHTER JETS JUST TEAMED UP FOR A 'POINT BLANK' EXERCISE OVER THE NORTH SEA https://www.businessinsider.com/us-british-dutch-fighter-jets-team-up-exercise-point-blank-2020-7 FORT SMITH (ARKANSAS) SITE IS FINALIST FOR SINGAPORE PILOT TRAINING https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jul/20/site-is-finalist-for-singapore-pilot-training/ RAF HELICOPTER TEAM RESCUES A COW STUCK IN A MUDDY RIVERBANK https://www.london-globe.com/united-kingdom/2020/07/11/raf-helicopter-team-rescues-a-mud-stuck-cow/

Have you ordered your Tesla flying car yet? Oh, wait, they don't exist yet?  Darn, we have been waiting for flying cars for so long. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as we look at different film versions of what a flying car society would look like.    From Blade Runner to Total Recall.  From Back to the Future to the Fifth Element.  We have plenty of them on the silver screen.    If flying cars did exist, how would society and technology make them coexist and function with us? Find out today.

Have you ordered your Tesla flying car yet? Oh, wait, they don't exist yet? Darn, we have been waiting for flying cars for so long. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as we look at different film versions of what a flying car society would look like. From Blade Runner...

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the UK's number one Aviation News Podcast. In this week's show a 787 is damaged as an engine collides with a Jet Bridge, Wizz Air announce they are taking legal action against Ryanair over the Buzz brand and there's a new radio station launched especially for cabin crew. In the military Boris Johnson's newly painted aircraft is employed in an operational role and an Afghan Air Force A-29 is confirmed to have crashed in the Northeast part of the country. In this week's Plane Truths Matt talks to Captain Al about how aircraft are powered on the ground and in the air aside from its engines. You have between now and Episode 330 to send us in something that we can play out on the show and the theme is "Aviation in My Life". Any feedback written, audio, audio visual will do! You'll be entered in the draw to win £150 voucher for the Plane Reclaimers Website kindly donated by Andrew Keegan. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL OOPS: TUI BOEING 787 DAMAGED AS ENGINE COLLIDES WITH JET BRIDGE https://simpleflying.com/tui-boeing-787-engine-jet-bridge-collision/ WIZZ AIR TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST RYANAIR OVER BUZZ BRAND https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/07/08/wizz-air-takes-legal-action-against-ryanair-over-buzz-brand/ BOEING IS REPORTEDLY ENDING PRODUCTION OF ITS 747 JUMBO JET https://www.engadget.com/boeing-to-end-747-production-012324738.html QANTAS ANNOUNCES FAREWELL FLIGHT SALE AHEAD OF BOEING 747 RETIREMENT https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/qantas-announces-farewell-flight-sale-ahead-of-boeing-747-retirement/news-story/97adb43430e4e440eb58020bc79e4779 WARNER, FIRST WOMAN CAPTAIN FOR A SCHEDULED US AIRLINE, PASSED AWAY JULY 3 https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/emily-howell-warner-flies-west/ THE WELSH SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRE WHO RUNS HIS OWN AIRPORT https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/pembrey-airport-wales-carmarthenshire-owner-18505676 RADIO STATION LAUNCHED AIMED AT AIRLINE CABIN CREW https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/07/radio-station-launched-aimed-at-airline-cabin-crew/ "I CAN’T EVEN WITH THIS …" SINGAPORE AIRLINES COMPLAINT https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-airlines-complaint/ SUSPECTED DRUG PLANE FOUND IN FLAMES ON MEXICAN HIGHWAY https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/drug-plane-fire-mexico-road-cocaine-a9603896.html SELF-DRIVING WHEELCHAIRS AT HANEDA AIRPORT https://www.aerotime.aero/yaoju.yu/25326-jal-introduced-autonomous-mobility-service-at-haneda-airport FLIGHT ATTENDANT’S SWEET ACT LEADS TO LASTING FRIENDSHIP FOR TEEN WITH AUTISM: 'CHANGED HIS LIFE' https://www.foxnews.com/travel/flight-attendant-lasting-friendship-boy-autism MILITARY JAPAN'S NEW X-2 FIGHTER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT https://www.defenceaviation.com/2016/04/japanese-5th-generation-fighter-mitsubishi-x-2-shinshin-makes-first-flight.html HUGE AIRBUS A400M ATLAS PLANE MAKES SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/huge-airbus-a400m-atlas-plane-4294401.amp AMERICAN PILOT EJECTS FROM AFGHAN AIR FORCE A-29 LIGHT ATTACK PLANE https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34694/american-pilot-reportedly-ejects-from-afghan-air-force-a-29-light-attack-plane BORIS JOHNSON’S NEWLY PAINTED PLANE IS SCRAMBLED TO SUPPORT RAF FIGHTER JETS RUSHING TO INTERCEPT RUSSIAN WARPLANE https://www.forces.net/news/union-flag-vip-voyager-supports-raf-scramble 

Join Carlos and David as they discuss and debate the latest in news and politics from a Libertarian stance while taking your calls live. 

Have you ever seen the classic Disney film, Song of the South?  Probably not.  What made Disney pull this film from rotation and bury it in their vault?  What makes this film so offensive today? Or was it always offensive? Then we take a look at the racially explosive masterpiece, Do the Right Thing. A prophetic film whose themes seem to keep repeating themselves over and over again.  Today we'll try to explain the ambiguous ending of this timely film.  Join Carlos at GeekFest Rants, but be warned, if politics and racial issues make you uncomfortable, this is not the episode for you.

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's edition of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube and hit the Bell icon to be sure not to miss any of our LIVE shows. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. On this week's show there's good news as Virgin Australia announce they've found a buyer, EasyJet release plans to close 3 of their operating bases and 737 MAX schedule Certification Test flights that start early next week. In the military the Blue angels C-130 pilots are in the UK honing up the new fat Albert aircraft and The Osprey Tiltrotor Officially Joins the U.S. Navy. Nev shares with us his experiences as he takes his first flight since lockdown began and Matt talks to Captain Al about 'Bird Strikes'. We also announced our competition where you could win £150 to spend in the Plane Reclaimers Online Shop. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BOUGHT BY US PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP BAIN CAPITAL https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/06/26/virgin-australia-bought-by-us-private-equity-group-bain-capital/ RYANAIR INVESTIGATES PILOT WHO FLIES WITH A RUBBER CHICKEN IN THE COCKPIT https://nypost.com/2020/06/30/ryanair-probes-pilots-after-video-shows-them-playing-with-rubber-chicken/ EASYJET TO CLOSE HALF OF ITS LONDON BASES https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-london-bases/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter BOEING 737 MAX’S RECERTIFICATION FLIGHTS END AFTER JUST 10 HOURS https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-10-hour-recertification?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=02072020 NORWEGIAN SCRUBS $5.5BILLION ORDER FOR BOEING JETS https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/norwegian-air-scrubs-5-5-billion-order-for-boeing-max-787-jets/ BA FINALLY TAKING DELIVERY OF 787-10 https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-first-boeing-787-10-delivered/ SKYWEST AND MESA AIRLINES POSTED PROFITS LAST QUARTER https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/06/29/interview-regional-carriers-at-fulcrum-of-u-s-airline-industry-recovery/ HOLIDAY FLIGHTS TO SUN BACK ON FROM NORWICH AIRPORT AFTER AIRLINES RESUME ROUTES https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/airlines-resume-flying-from-norwich-airport-to-tenerife-and-amsterdam-1-6721532?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons VIRTUAL AIRCRAFT TROLLEY WITH TOUCH-FREE PAYMENTS TO ROLL OUT https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/06/22/virtual-aircraft-trolley-with-touch-free-payments-to-roll-out/ AMERICAN SET TO FLY FLIGHTS AT FULL CAPACITY FROM JULY 1ST https://nypost.com/2020/06/26/american-airlines-resumes-full-flights-july-1-amid-covid-19/ CHINA AIRLINES’ NEWEST A330 ROUTE DOESN’T LEAVE THE AIRPORT https://simpleflying.com/china-airlines-newest-a330-route-doesnt-leave-the-airport/ ALASKA AIRLINES IS GIVING OUT YELLOW CARDS https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/01/alaska-airlines-will-give-yellow-card-to-passengers-without-masks/ PASSENGERS ARE LYING https://thejetset.tv/travel-news/airline-news/are-travelers-lying-about-coronavirus-in-order-to-fly/ COVID TESTING CENTRES LAUNCH AT FRANKFURT AIRPORT https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-frankfurt-covid-testing/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=30062020 MILITARY BLUE ANGELS C-130 PILOTS ARE IN THE UK LICKING UP THE NEW FAT ALBERT AIRCRAFT https://theaviationist.com/2020/06/30/ladies-and-gentlemen-heres-the-first-photo-of-the-blue-angels-new-fat-albert/ USAF'S LAST 'SPOOKY' GUNSHIP HEADS TO THE BONEYARD https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a33000578/ac-130u-spooky-retire/ THE OSPREY TILTROTOR OFFICIALLY JOINS THE U.S. NAVY https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32959642/osprey-tiltrotor-us-navy/ NATIONAL GUARD CHOPPER LIFTS 'INTO THE WILD' BUS OUT OF ALASKAN WILDERNESS https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32935542/into-the-wild-bus-removed/ RAF ARE HIRING CABIN CREW FOR THE VOYAGER AIRCRAFT https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/roles/roles-finder/logistics/air-ground-steward 

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. Andrew from the 'Plane Reclaimers' TV Show joins us to talk about the ins and outs of taking the in's of the aircraft out. In this week's show we learn there is a heady mix of apologies and law suits for Luton's favourite low cost carrier, facemasks and smoking force a Canadian budget airline to divert to Winnipeg and the last ever flight of an A380 operated by the French flag carrier takes place. In the military there is a US Military First as the Air Force pick a Woman as their Top Enlisted Leader and we get our first look at the UK government's newly painted A330. In this week's "The Plane Truth" with Captain Al our topic is: Airplane Lightning Strikes - Are they Dangerous? Search social media for 'PlaneTalkingUK' Whatsapp Number - +447572249166 Email - podcast@planetalkinguk.com Website - www.planetalkinguk.com Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel - You'll get notifications when we go live and you can help shape the conversation of the show by joining us in the chatroom. Go to www.youtube.com and search for Plane Talking UK. Contribute to the show by simply doing your shopping through our special link through the Amazon Website. They pay us a small referral fee for any purchases made using our link that we can use to buy equipment for the show. Simply click on https://www.amazon.co.uk/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=platalukpod-21&linkId=ddc934736c4c1aee089a965f480688c3&language=en_GB and do your shopping from there. Can you spare a $1? Then why not help us out by becoming a Patreon of the show. You'll hear about special events and announcements before anyone else - Even exclusive content too. Simply take yourself to https://www.patreon.com/planetalkinguk to sign up. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL NETJETS ADOPTS ADVANCED QUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-22/netjets-adopts-advanced-qualification-training-program EASJET LAWSUIT OVER DATA BREACH ATTRACTS 10,000 PASSENGERS https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-06-24/easyjet-lawsuit-over-data-breach-attracts-10-000-passengers EASYJET ‘SORRY’ AFTER MISLEADING CANCELLED PASSENGERS OVER REFUND RIGHTS https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-uk-flight-cancellation-refund-passengers-a9579121.html?amp ALMOST 1 IN 3 PILOTS IN PAKISTAN HAVE FAKE LICENSES, AVIATION MINISTER SAYS https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53182750 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/25/business/pakistan-fake-pilot-intl-hnk/index.html https://www.caapakistan.com.pk/Upload/SIBReports/AAIB-431.pdf AU REVOIR A380: AIR FRANCE BIDS FAREWELL TO AIRBUS’ GIANT https://simpleflying.com/au-revoir-air-france-airbus-a380/ PAX NOT WEARING MASK, SMOKES AND FORCES WESTJET FLIGHT TO LAND https://simpleflying.com/westjet-737-smoking-passenger/ EMIRATES FLIGHT EK380 BRINGS COVID-19 CASES TO HONG KONG https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/25263-emirates-flight-covid-cases-hong-kong https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-suspends-passenger-services-from-pakistan-after-announcement-of-covid-19-cases-1.72220656 https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/flights_trains_en.pdf AMERICAN AIRLINES WELCOMES CUSTOMERS TO THE NEW TERMINAL B AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT https://news.flightag.com/american-airlines-welcomes-customers-to-the-new-terminal-b-at-laguardia-airport/ ÁNGEL FLIGHTS DURING PANDEMIC https://abcnews.go.com/US/angel-volunteer-pilots-families-us-pandemic/story?id=71417037 MILITARY ACC AIMS TO CUT PILOT TRAINING TIME BY UP TO HALF https://www.airforcemag.com/acc-aims-to-cut-pilot-training-time-by-up-to-half GEOPOLITICS IS CHANGING AS B-2 AGAIN FLIES ARCTIC MISSION TOGETHER WITH NORWEGIAN F-35 https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2020/06/arctic-geopolitics-changing-b-2s-again-flies-high-north-mission-together-norwegian HERE IS FIRST GLIMPSE AT UK GOVERNMENT’S REPAINTED AIRBUS VOYAGER A330 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/raf-voyager-boris-johnson-plane-takes-off-cambridge-airport-a4480356.html US AIR FORCE PROMOTES A FEMALE TO THE TOP ENLISTED RANK, A US MILITARY FIRST https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/06/19/us-military-first-air-force-has-picked-woman-top-enlisted-leader.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1592592323

In 1983 William Peter Blatty wrote Legion, his sequel to the Exorcist, but not until 1990 did we get to see his film version of that book.  But was it truly his version of the book?  Join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as he examines the book, and Director's Cut.  We'll cover topics like Brad Dourif's tremendous performance, to the recasting of Jason Miller, to the differences between the book and the film, and to the behind the scenes struggle between Blatty and the studio, Morgan Creek.

In 1983 William Peter Blatty wrote Legion, his sequel to the Exorcist, but not until 1990 did we get to see his film version of that book. But was it truly his version of the book? Join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as he examines the book, and Director's Cut. We'll...

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. We introduce a new segment "The Plane Truth" with Captain Al. This show's topic is: Is Airplane Air Safe? Recycled Air and HEPA filters. In this show we find out about the latest news from Boeing regarding the MAX, an unusual alliance between BA and everyone's favourite low cost airlines form to take on the government and Istanbul launches it's reign as Europe's largest airport with 3 simultaneous take-offs. In the military the wreckage Of The F-15C Eagle That Crashed Off The coast of the UK has Been Found and the US Airforce announces it's options for private air refuelling companies. Let us know what you think in the comments! Join the whole community in the chatroom. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. We spoke about Aerobility this week : https://www.aerobility.com The link to the virtual airshow is : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1HnzvVoSZw Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Boeing aims for key 737 MAX certification flight in late June https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-idUSKBN23H2O7 Senate bill aims to improve aircraft certification after 737 MAX crashes https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max/senators-introduce-aviation-safety-bill-to-reform-aircraft-certification-after-737-max-crashes-idUSKBN23N2YL Exclusive: U.S. senators draft plan to reform new plane design approvals after 737 MAX crashes https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737max-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-senators-draft-plan-to-reform-new-plane-design-approvals-after-737-max-crashes-idUSKBN23J2LK BA, easyJet and Ryanair launch legal action over govt's quarantine policy https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-ba-easyjet-and-ryanair-launch-legal-action-over-govts-quarantine-policy-12005185 Airlines ban alcohol on planes in response to Covid-19 https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/alcohol-ban-airlines-covid-19/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1IKO0ygdg2hMdLxIUP-rHRCqDqPAN9WbX5XeFSw31k8qcv3BmNBEGuZ3I Planes wedged together after collision at Aberdeen Airport https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806 The video is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZsqGUDGTSc Wizz Air continues aggressive expansion with three new bases https://www.aerotime.aero/rytis.beresnevicius/25235-wizz-air-new-bases-expansion-june-18?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wizz+air British Airways comes up trumps with Executive Club status extensions https://www.turningleftforless.com/ba-comes-up-trumps-with-executive-club-status-extensions/ Qantas to retire final 2 Boeing 747s this month https://thepointsguy.com/news/qantas-final-747-retirements/ Qantas cancels all international flights until October https://ukaviation.news/qantas-cancels-all-international-flights-until-october/ EasyJet agrees five-year deferral on 24 Airbus aircraft https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/easyjet-agrees-five-year-deferral-on-24-airbus-aircraft/138853.article Three Simultaneous Takeoffs Begin Istanbul’s Reign As Europe’s Largest Airport, Now With A New Runway https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhorton1/2020/06/15/three-simultaneous-takeoffs-begin-istanbuls-reign-as-europes-largest-airport-now-with-a-new-runway/#66d86c072e57 Kit out your MS Flight Sim cockpit with Thrustmaster's new range of Airbus controllers https://www.pcgamer.com/thrustmaster-tca-sidestick-aribus-edition-hands-on-preview/ Garuda Indonesia says flight attendants will forgo masks so passengers can see if they’re smiling or frowning https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/garuda-indonesia-says-flight-attendants-071411704.html British Airways moves to inflight meal boxes https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/ba-boxed-meals MILITARY North Sea US jet crash: Pilot found dead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53051055 Air Force Is Looking At Using Magnetic Fields To Navigate Instead Of GPS And Flight Testing It On F-16s https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2020/06/12/air-force-gps-magnetic-fields-navigation-f-16/#773c45e26818 UK’s F-35B 617 Squadron “Dambusters” Aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/uks-operational-f-35b-jets-mark-first-landing-on-hms-queen-elizabeth/ Air Force Says These Are Its Options For Hiring Private Aerial Refueling Companies https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34120/the-five-ways-the-air-force-says-it-could-pursue-hiring-private-aerial-refueling-companies 

Join Carlos, Armando, Matt and Captain Al for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. In this week's show we learn all about the UK government's new quarantine regulations, Ryanair make an important temporary alteration to their flight booking policy and France unveil a substantial aid package for the aviation industry. In the military there's damage to an Osprey as it's hit by a civilian aircraft, and Russian MIG35 fighters get their very own in-flight SIRI - What could possibly go wrong there! Armando talks to Bob Mills about the Reno Air races and Chris Marsh brings us his final passenger experience with La Companie. To get in touch and help driving the conversation : Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website using https://www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL The UK’s New Quarantine Rules – Everything You Need To Know https://simpleflying.com/uk-quarantine-rules/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=08062020 https://travelbans.org/ Ryanair Boss Urges Passengers To Ignore Government and Travel with Cabin Baggage Only https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-flights-cabin-baggage-government-advice-size-michael-oleary-a9561436.html Kalitta Boeing 737-400 ran off runway during a rejected take-off at Rochester Airport https://www.airlive.net/incident-kalitta-boeing-737-400-ran-off-runway-during-a-rejected-take-off-at-rochester-airport/?fbclid=IwAR3DBcEcaxPMVim9sxROy11bTXutiWGzRQbvOSjlo7iFllK4lJSMZGXXMRw https://avherald.com/h?article=4d84b89f&opt=0 France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2020-06-09/france-unveils-eu15-billion-aid-package-aviation-industry?utm_content=131289116&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-389487 British Airways to sell artworks worth millions by major British stars in bid to save costs during covid meltdown https://www.standard.co.uk/business/cashstrapped-british-airways-to-sell-artworks-worth-millions-a4464891.html Wizz Air Wants 100 Aircraft Based In Abu Dhabi By 2035 https://simpleflying.com/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-expansion-plans/amp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&__twitter_impression=true Fiji Airways converts ATR 72 for freight operations https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fiji-airways-converts-atr-72-for-freight-operations/138720.article Stacked Seating Could Permit Lie Flat Beds In Economy https://simpleflying.com/stacked-seating-could-permit-lie-flat-beds-in-economy/ Paramotor pilot takes rare flight over Norwich airport https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/daniel-jones-paramotor-flight-over-norwich-airport-1-6690511?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons This is the epic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfpQV6XiAoo Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-10/airflow-launches-estol-electric-cargo-aircraft MILITARY Marine V-22 Osprey Damaged After Being Hit by Civilian Plane on Runway https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/06/09/marine-v-22-osprey-damaged-after-being-hit-civilian-plane-runway.html The Russian MiG-35 Fighter Jet’s Voice Assistant Will Advise Pilots in the Air https://voicebot.ai/2020/06/10/the-russian-mig-35-fighter-jets-voice-assistant-will-advise-pilots-in-the-air/ Combat drone to compete against piloted plane https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52933958 Four injured as C-130H overruns runway at Iraq base https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/08/four-injured-as-c-130h-overruns-runway-at-iraq-base/ Airborne laser weapon on track for 2022 demonstration https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2020/06/09/airborne-laser-weapon-on-track-for-2022-demonstration/ 

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Paul from the Layovers Podcast for this weeks latest episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. In this week's show we learn that Amazon are leasing some new aircraft as business continues to boom, The first A220 rolls off its dedicated Alabama assembly line and we learn that Lion air stops its passenger services just days after restarting them as people fail to follow the rules. In the military the A400M is cleared to drop more Paratroopers from it's side doors and there's good news for the iconic B52 as the contest gets underway to replace it's engines. Armando to talks to Bob Mills about his commercial flying career and Chris Marsh tells us all about his passenger experience flying with 'La Compagnie'. To get in touch, send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website via https://www.planetalkinguk.com/ or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Amazon expands fleet with 12 leased freighters from ATSG https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/e-commerce-logistics/amazon-expands-fleet-with-12-leased-aircraft-from-atsg/ GCAA investigation into DA62 crash at Dubai https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/gcaa-investigation-into-da62-crash-at-dubai.html British Airways Boeing 787 Pushed Off Of The Taxiway In Edmonton https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-boeing-787-pushed-off-of-the-taxiway-in-edmonton/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=04062020 U.S. scraps plans to ban Chinese airlines after Beijing permits foreign carriers, will limit flights to two a week https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/05/us-scraps-plan-to-ban-chinese-airlines-after-beijing-permits-foreign-carriers.html Pilot positive, Air India recalls plane to Moscow from midway http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/76104853.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Microsoft Flight Simulator gets into the nitty-gritty of navigation in a new video https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-gets-into-the-nitty-gritty-of-navigation-in-a-new-video/ First Alabama made Airbus A220 takes flight https://ukaviation.news/first-alabama-made-airbus-a220-takes-flight/ New Japan LCC Zipair makes aviation debut with only cargo on first flight https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/04/business/new-lcc-zipair/#.XttjFTdKjiy Airline restarts flights, cancels them again when passengers can't follow Covid-19 regulations https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/lion-air-cancel-flights-coronavirus-intl-hnk/index.html Furious Ryanair passenger blasts airline after being stopped from boarding flight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8388119/Furious-Ryanair-passenger-blasts-airline-stopped-boarding-flight.html Turkish Airlines Introduces Hygiene Experts on Flights https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/06/04/turkish-airlines-introduces-hygiene-experts-on-flights/ MILITARY Airbus A400M cleared to drop more paratroopers through its side doors https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/06/03/airbus-a400m-cleared-to-drop-more-paratroopers-through-its-side-doors/ US Air Force launches contest to replace the B-52 bomber’s engine https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/05/20/the-air-force-launches-a-contest-to-replace-the-b-52s-engine/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Mentour Pilot Petter Hörnfeldt for this weeks recording of the PTUK Aviation Podcast. We had a great chat with the one and only Mentour Pilot and Armando talks to Bob Mills about his time as a Naval Aviator, Airline Captain and President of the Sports Class at the Reno Air Races in the first part of a new interview series. There was the usual round up of the latest commercial news too. Check out Mentour Pilot at his channel at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwpHKudUkP5tNgmMdexB3ow This is the reporter Petter mentioned : https://www.seattletimes.com/author/dominic-gates/ The Pilot Programme Petter mentioned : https://theairlinepilotclub.com/ Check out the Plane Talking UK on Social Media where you'll find out more about the UK's number one Aviation Podcast. Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planetalkinguk Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PlaneTalkingUK  To get in touch, Send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com via the website via https://www.planetalkinguk.com/ or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Delta will fly the final MD-88 and MD-90 flights on June 2nd https://aeronewsglobal.com/delta-will-fly-the-final-md-88-and-md-90-flights-on-june-2nd/ EasyJet to cut 4,500 jobs and reduce capacity https://www.ft.com/content/73e0664c-14a6-4b35-b5ff-2fa37a33db65 Major fire at Bombardier’s aircraft factory in Belfast https://ukaviation.news/major-fire-at-bombardiers-belfast-site/?fbclid=IwAR2isPDfHIaDZecCCfQKgrCknuFR6YqmXFMVojujLoNX5ImV726imQFWq5w EMIRATES PRESIDENT TIM CLARK DENIES RUMOURS OF MASS A380 RETIREMENT https://samchui.com/2020/05/23/emirates-president-tim-clark-denies-rumours-of-mass-a380-retirement/#.XtLljzpKjIV Boeing restarts 737 Max production https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-restarts-737-max-production/138571.article Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, thousands more plannedhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-jobs/boeing-cutting-more-than-12000-u-s-jobs-thousands-more-planned-idUSKBN2332EP?feedName=businessNews&feedType=RSS&MessageRunDetailID=1893545432&PostID=15445088&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io SpaceX makes history with successful first human space launch https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/27/virgin-orbit-provides-more-details-about-what-went-right-with-its-first-launch-demo/  Russian Student Stranded In Frankfurt Airport https://simpleflying.com/russian-student-stranded-in-frankfurt-airport/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily&utm_campaign=22052020 

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this weeks recording of PTUK Aviation Podcast. In today's commercial aviation news we learn of a data breach at EasyJet affecting 9 million customers, vending machines appear in airports selling PPE and AirFrance announce the retirement of their entire fleet of A380s. In the military aviation we hear of awful news from the Snowbirds Display Team and the Irish Air Corps in the Market for a new Transport Plane. Carlos talks to Max Trescott about an innovative autoland product from Garmin and Nev brings us his latest bumper highlights package. Search for us on Social Media using the tag 'PlaneTalkingUK', send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-52722626 Unions say Ryanair exaggerating COVID threat to undermine conditions https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-conornavirus-ryanair/unions-say-ryanair-exaggerating-covid-threat-to-undermine-conditions-idUSKBN22W1ZT British Airways set to take delivery of first Boeing 787-10 this week https://thepointsguy.com/news/ba-first-787-10-delivery/ Cessna Skycourier finally flies https://txtav.com/en/newsroom/2020/05/first-cessna-skycourier-twin-utility-turboprop-takes-flight Crash: PIA A320 at Karachi on May 22nd 2020 https://avherald.com/h?article=4d7a6e9a&opt=0 At least 56 dead as Pakistan plane crashes into Karachi houses https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pakistan-flight-crash-lahore-to-karachi-casualty-injured-latest-updates-1680793-2020-05-22 Vending machines at airports selling PPE https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/05/18/las-vegas-airport-vending-machines-are-selling-ppe/#3a0cc4fe6805 Bank of China now own 12% (ish) of Norwegian https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/05/20/china-takes-stake-in-new-look-norwegian-air/?fbclid=IwAR3CPkk80HMOUC1at69mAOAaIlbwbiieAzb02OEjk6AocjZJe23m7xYSDyU#77edc14a7872 Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs as the coronavirus slams aviation https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/20/business/rolls-royce-job-cuts/index.html American Airlines 787s Covered In Fire Suppression System Malfunction https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-787s-covered-in-fire-suppression-system-malfunction/ Etihad Operates Historic First Flight To Israel https://simpleflying.com/etihad-israel-flight/ Air France To Retire Its Entire Airbus A380 Fleet https://www.aerospcworld.com/2020/05/breaking-air-france-to-retire-its.html Lufthansa Group joins fuel from sunlight and air project https://www.aerotime.aero/aerotime.team/25009-lufthansa-group-joins-fuel-from-sunlight-and-air-project MILITARY Officer Calls Snowbirds Crash 'Nightmare' as Probe Begins https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/05/19/officer-calls-snowbirds-crash-nightmare-probe-begins.html Red Arrows moving to RAF Waddington from RAF Scampton https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-england-lincolnshire-52709531 Matt's first ever appearance on PTUK was in this episode! https://planetalkinguk.libsyn.com/plane-talking-uk-podcast-episode-25 FAA investigating Detroit drone flight that came 'dangerously close' to Blue Angels https://www.thenewsherald.com/news/faa-investigating-detroit-drone-flight-that-came-dangerously-close-to-blue-angels/article_e041b9de-9893-11ea-b666-5f96aaa623bd.html Irish Air Corps in the Market for a Transport Plane https://flyinginireland.com/2020/05/new-transport-aircraft-for-the-irish-air-corps/?fbclid=IwAR3hglPj3fE9a-4MqFetPFGzp3Zd7OEAFK629NeNdS-AM4gJmZGllr4W4UU Annie Glenn, wife of Astronaut John Glenn passes https://www.space.com/annie-glenn-dies-of-covid-19-at-100-obituary.html  

Join Carlos, Armando, Matt, Major Rick and Micah (from the Airplane Geeks - www.airplanegeeks.com) for this week's PTUK Aviation Podcast recording. In this week's Grey Stuff special we learn that the A10 will continue flying until 2040, RAF Typhoons conduct exercises with the US B1B Lancer and the first Osprey arrives in Japan. In the commercial news some airlines announce their intentions to return to the skies, Jet Blue's New York flypast draws criticism and the UK's Quarantine scenario draws contempt from airline and crew circles. We also take another trip down memory lane as Nev delves back into the airshow archives with some highlights. Search for us on Social Media using the tag 'PlaneTalkingUK', send us an email via podcast@planetalkinguk.com, via the website www.planetalkinguk.com or send us a WhatsApp using +447572249166. The details on the film Armando was talking about can be found here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : MILITARY https://www.airforcemag.com/a-10-will-remain-in-fleet-through-2040s-despite-planned-cuts/ https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/05/13/lakenheath-f-15s-deploy-to-afcent/ https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/raf-typhoons-exercise-us-b1b-lancer-bomb/ https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-british-airways-pilots-facing-the-sack-could-join-the-raf-on-secondment-11986803 https://www.airforcemag.com/light-attack-providers-get-second-shot-with-socom/ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/raf-valley-releases-fresh-statement-18240999 https://theaviationist.com/2020/05/08/heres-venom-the-new-special-painted-jet-of-the-f-16-viper-demo-team/ https://defence-blog.com/army/first-v-22-osprey-aircraft-arrives-in-japan.html COMMERCIAL https://www.reuters.com/article/ryanair-airbus/ryanair-plans-to-replace-laudas-airbus-jets-with-boeing-oleary-idUSS8N2CJ00R https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2020/05/mitsubishi-aircraft-suspends.html https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-new-york-flypast-criticism/ https://www.airlive.net/breaking-delta-to-retire-its-entire-boeing-777-fleet-by-the-end-of-this-year-due-to-the-coronavirus-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR06AVYqkUoR-9TLTf1anNoOCmaN475n-T7NgFOQTMrbuMrHkJlyFZJgEIs https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/quarantine-scenario-draws-contempt-from-uk-airline-and-crew-circles/138301.article https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-masks-exc-idUSKBN22O349?fbclid=IwAR3jfw0zSWPE6ExgfagWSlXxpfbKlsRYeJ5h3_f-oQWAu7nXUGF92NZXoUA https://apnews.com/098d822f7eba7488f7aea67a1bb447a9

Convention time is here.  Unfortunately it seem most cons are being cancelled due to COVID-19.  So what can be done about it?  Join Carlos and Kyle at GeekFest Rants as they theorize on what Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 will or would have been about, depending on it's undetermined fate.  We'll also throw around some ideas as to how, even a cancellation could be turned into an alternative way of still providing fans with an in-home Celebration experience.  I hope the Star Wars/Disney convention bigwigs somehow hear these ideas.

Convention time is here. Unfortunately it seem most cons are being cancelled due to COVID-19. So what can be done about it? Join Carlos and Kyle at GeekFest Rants as they theorize on what Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 will or would have been about, depending on it's undetermined fate....

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt and Captain Al for this week's show.   In today's show we hear of sad news as Virgin pull out of Gatwick but someone is already eyeing up some of their slots, even in lock-down there are still fights breaking out on one low cost carrier in the states and there's another accidental discharge this time in a BA hangar.   In the military VE celebrations take place despite these unusual conditions and the Leidos-led team pitches Bronco II to Special Operations Command. Nina shares with us the poem she wrote that was doing the rounds on social media and there's more memories from Nev with some of the great meetups we've had.   We'd love to hear from you, please let us know how you're surviving during lock-down, send us a message via email on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or via WhatsApp on +447572249166.  Here are the links to the stories we featured this week :   COMMERCIAL   https://simpleflying.com/star-wars-day-liveries/   https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/65378/virgin-atlantic-to-cut-3-000-jobs-and-leave-gatwick   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-06/wizz-air-targets-major-u-k-push-with-gatwick-slots-coming-free   https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-sweden-legal-action/   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/ryanair-sues-eu-to-cancel-sweden-s-493-million-airline-rescue   https://simpleflying.com/state-aid-fairness/   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52514444   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52537936   https://nypost.com/2020/05/04/brawl-breaks-out-on-spirit-airlines-flight-over-noise-complaint/   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38580804   https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/qatar-787-drifts-into-a350-after-being-spun-by-doha-gale/138180.article   https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/transatlantic-traffic-keeps-biggin-hills-head-above-water/138210.article   https://simpleflying.com/ba-777-hangar-malfunction/   https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/mro/a380-cleared-for-temporary-cargo-conversion.html   https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/a380-finally-lands-freighter-role-with-lht-modification/138247.article   https://airlinegeeks.com/2020/05/06/an-african-express-airways-embraer120-crashes-in-somalia/   https://www.reuters.com/article/us-somalia-crash/six-dead-as-plane-carrying-coronavirus-aid-crashes-in-somalia-idUSKBN22G27T   https://avherald.com/h?article=4d6de1d4&opt=0   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southwest-airlines-jet-plane-hits-kills-person-austin-airport/   https://simpleflying.com/austin-aircraft-strike-death/  https://avherald.com/h?article=4d6fdffd&opt=0   https://simpleflying.com/lithuanian-drive-in-cinema/   https://simpleflying.com/emirates-repatriation-baby-born/   MILITARY   https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/is-chinas-stealth-bomber-due-to-make-an-appearance-soon/   https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32388638/elon-musk-grimes-baby-name-x-ae-a12-meaning/   https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/air-sea-lift/6045-leidos-led-team-pitches-socom-armed-overwatch   http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/red-white-blue-spitfire-raf-museum-ve-day-75th-celebrations.html   https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/virtual-ve-day-75.aspx               

Join Carlos, Armando, Paul P from the Layovers Podcast and Matt for today's bumper show. In this episode news begins to surface as the financial burden becomes too much some big names in passenger transport, some customers are meeting resistance from their airline when trying to get refunds from their airline and a new UAE low cost carrier is granted it's operating certificate. In the Military the Impressive Elephant Walk Ends USAF Continuous Bomber Presence in Guam after 16 Years and Germany approves the Super Hornet / Growler buy to replace Luftwaffe Tornado Fighter Bomber. Nev shares another highlights package of happier times and there's some great audio feedback from Chris Marsh about a recent photo shoot he did with his local Air Ambulance. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-21/virgin-australia-enters-voluntary-administration https://www.kimberleybulletin.com/news/40k-in-equipment-stolen-from-grand-forks-airport-beacon/ https://news.delta.com/delta-has-200000-pounds-food-we-cant-use-so-were-giving-it-people-need https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uaes-new-airline-gets-operating-certificate-1.1587632986967 https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/ryanair-tells-passengers-wont-cash-21912490 https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-raises-checked-bag-fees-coronavirus-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR0wWQ5FFbtdR6ARAP7Y3N-GMpu0ekNj5s8CNYlefiTKGZouHr3SLKGJbWA&r=US&IR=T https://www.aeronewsx.com/post/aviointeriors-releases-post-coronavirus-seat-designs https://skift.com/2020/04/21/airport-automation-to-speed-up-for-a-crisis-rebound-with-less-human-contact/ https://simpleflying.com/mc-21-300-flight-testing-continues/ https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-04-22/carbon-neutral-farnborough-doesnt-rest-its-green-laurels https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/first-airbus-airliner-lands-on-st-helena/138000.article https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-heart-shaped-flight-path/ MILITARY https://theaviationgeekclub.com/impressive-elephant-walk-ends-usaf-continuous-bomber-presence-in-guam-after-16-years/ https://theaviationgeekclub.com/germany-approves-super-hornet-growler-buy-to-replace-luftwaffe-tornado-fighter-bombers/ https://aerobaticteams.net/en/news/i301/Thunderbirds-and-Blue-Angels-planned-flyovers-at-many-locations.html?fbclid=IwAR2RsREX3nkKZw0J1kjUxv9WXWjhuY9bcIhW4AZTEHci2FxgUh23XRKlSEk#.XqBwxweZ7Vs.facebook 

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt, Andy from the A320 Podcast and Peter Collings for this week's bumper show. In this week's episode we learn that an awful lot of aircraft require a little more than a quick buff to get them back in the air, everyone's favourite low cost airline are a loggerheads with regulators over proposed ideas designed to lift travel restrictions and we talk preparatory maintenance for aircraft when this is all over. In the military we talk about Thunderbirds / Blue Angels / Red Arrows and the world's biggest plane steps up the fight against the virus with a hundred tonnes of medical gear. Nev brings us a new feature called 'Groan of the Week' - Thanks to our listener Ralph Walker who emailed into the show for this idea. Nev also shares with us a little trip down memory lane to a time when we were allowed outside - Take a look at his amazing highlights package! - https://youtu.be/rQ7vKlrDLw4. Peter and Andy talk all things Airbus with some great questions from the chatroom as usual. If you find a media fail involving aviation please send them in to us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://mediacentre.stanstedairport.com/london-stansted-pays-tribute-to-nhs-heroes/?fbclid=IwAR2hOF9J7mE6sDLDnUPWwzMrx1G_R7Q6kqoJCoJL3SV7ESU04vEo8Qu5tZ4 2. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-ryanair-seats/ryanair-boss-rejects-removing-middle-seats-to-slow-virus-idUSL5N2C35WL 3. https://travelradar.aero/cathay-involved-in-collision-at-hong-kong-international/15768/ 4. https://samchui.com/2020/04/14/british-airways-a350-and-emirates-b777-collide-in-dubai/#.XphyL8gzZPY 5. https://simpleflying.com/heavy-british-airways-a380-crushes-french-airport-taxiway/ 6. https://www.airlive.net/boeing-has-discovered-several-more-software-issues-in-the-737-max/?fbclid=IwAR2FlEbasLx4MQ22K08T7swSZgFT0ZzpAGvlhm_8Tsh1hQRnERny1F5dGok 7. https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2020/04/delta-takes-over-order-for-10-airbus.html 8. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d449dfc&opt=0 9. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/east-midlands-airport-eurocontrol-cancelled-cargo-passenger-manchester-heathrow-stansted-a9460551.html 10. https://simpleflying.com/bamboo-airways-unlimited/?fbclid=IwAR34t5ELzOLsKu5HRrzRlWGbbE2ZFOMgvorMoYZTsuhfnEEbC6N33mdHHRI 11. https://simpleflying.com/air-france-a330-shot-at/ 12. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-quebec-city-1.5534384 13. https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/04/16/small-plane-crash-closes-northbound-75-ronald-reagan/5144816002/ 14. https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2020/04/16/kef_airport_fire_fighters_dance_and_delight/ 15. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/etihad-doubles-down-on-airframe-cabin-maintenance-of-parked-fleet/137847.article MILITARY 1. https://news3lv.com/news/local/flying-high-thunderbirds-grateful-to-be-part-of-las-vegas-community 2. https://theaviationist.com/2020/04/10/u-s-and-russian-media-depict-starkly-different-narratives-of-russian-navy-il-38n-intercept-by-alaskan-f-22s/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a32147741/antonov-225-covid-19/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando, Matt and Captain Jeff for this week's show. In today's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline boasts massive profits, a young pilot gains his PPL after only 4 months and incorrect parts are responsible for a Boeing 757 gear collapse. We talk to Jeff about the impact this world event is having on our favourite industry and whether we'll ever see flight numbers return to pre-virus levels. In the military an A10 makes an emergency belly landing at Moody Airforce Base and Boeing are being made to replace the sensor and camera system on the KC46 at their own expense. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/old-buckenham-pilot-will-harmer-gains-license-1-6581979 2. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-expects-to-report-profit-between-950m-and-1bn-1.4219792 3. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2020-04-02/air-bp-providing-free-fuel-uk-air-ambulances 4. https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-gear-collapse-cause/?fbclid=IwAR1md5bEU3QH9GwcjGwz8hY78H0P1wM2gMZ5d69qhVWKQ5ELaTQ4eYMvrGU 5. https://www.businessinsider.com/learmousine-half-private-jet-limo-for-sale-auction-mecum-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR2rCv8-aSjWL_BtM5qAAfQCBpQu6CqEH1pbHI_dxzPkOozu4nF5nn1Aj6k&r=US&IR=T 6. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-04-03/leasing-group-avolon-cancels-big-boeing-max-order 7. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-records-15-a350-cancellations-but-reveals-order-for-10/137820.article 8. https://www.space.com/stratolaunch-hypersonic-vehicles-worlds-biggest-airplane.html 9. https://simpleflying.com/supersonic-flight-faa-proposal/ 10. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-03-05/faa-steps-illegal-charter-clampdown 11. https://asiatimes.com/2020/04/chinas-ag600-airplane-prepped-for-sea-tests/ 12. https://www.ameinfo.com/industry/travel/iata-releases-2019-airline-safety-report 13. https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-developed-fully-electric-plane-x-57-maxwell-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR1DfoGyvZzKeboRIpdie98m3HU-Jl7_TGa7D8D9nyk-Cuqiwe0DQz-xyoE&r=US&IR=T 14. https://www-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.businessinsider.com/leonardo-aw609-civilian-v-22-osprey-details-photos-2020-3?amp MILITARY 1. https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/24788-fighter-jet-crash-averted-by-defect-in-civil-ejection-incident 2. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2020/04/02/done-deal-boeing-will-have-to-rip-and-replace-kc-46-sensor-and-camera-systems-on-its-own-dime/ 3. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/04/08/10-makes-emergency-belly-landing-moody-air-force-base.html 4. http://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/pilot-reunited-with-c-130-he-flew-to-escape-saigon-45-years-ago.html

Join Carlos, Nev, Matt S and Matt C for this week's show. In this week's episode everyone's favourite low cost airline go out on some ghost flights, we learn about the various ways the aviation industry is helping to tackle the outbreak, there's good news for frequent fliers as the tiered thresholds are reduced helping to retain their status and one regional carrier flies it's first plane into Heathrow. In the military we learn that the Broncos are returning to US Service for training and the Israeli and US Air Force hold joint F35 in Drill. We talk to Matt C about the A320 Lounge and it's range of teaching aids designed to help keep you current. We're looking for feel good aviation stories in this difficult time so if you find any, we'd be very grateful if you shared them with us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/crisis-accelerates-approval-of-a320-seat-bag-cargo-modification/137672.article 2. https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ghost-flights/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/easyjet-founder-fires-first-shot-in-bid-to-oust-board-members/137696.article 4. https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirates-to-start-flying-a-limited-number-of-passenger-flights-1.1585817203435 5. https://simpleflying.com/virgin-easyjet-crew-nhs/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/04/02/loganair-flies-to-heathrow-for-the-first-time/ 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/british-airways-reduces-tier-point-thresholds-and-extends-gold-upgrade-and-companion-vouchers/ 8. https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a220-uncontained-engine-failures-linked-to-resonance-phenomenon/137658.article 9. https://airlinerwatch.com/first-postwar-passenger-plane-of-japan-was-transported-to-the-theme-park-in-tokyo/ 10. https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-787-9-delivery/amp/ 11. https://thepointsguy.com/news/https-thepointsguy-com-news-royal-air-maroc-oneworld-newest-member/ 12. https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-medical-worker-transport/ MILITARY 1. https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2020/04/01/tom-cruise-asked-to-pilot-a-super-hornet-in-top-gun-sequel-the-navy-wasnt-having-it/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+NAV 2. https://news.usni.org/2020/03/31/navy-cant-afford-to-slow-pilot-training-amid-covid-19-pandemic 3. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers 4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers

As we obey our Stay-At-Home order, what better time to dive deep into Star Trek The Next Generation.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he picks the best episodes of Next Generation.  He'll go over some fan favorites like The Best of Both Worlds, Darmok, The Inner Light, The Measure of a Man, an many, many more.......no kidding, we got about 41 of them and we'll discuss about half of them on this episode.