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AvTalk - Aviation Podcast
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An aviation podcast from Flightradar24, the world’s most popular flight tracking service.
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AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end?
5d ago00:46:09Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to auction off its assets, including its coveted slots at La Guardia Airport in New York. Helpful links for this week’s episode Read the AAIB progress report IATA’s Save a life, not a bag campaign Reuters reporting on the Pope’s plane problems Delta Material Services Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license
2w ago00:46:25Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Lufthansa 787 takes a bow in Frankfurt, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the United 767 accident in Newark, and Canadian authorities charge a former Air Canada pilot with fraud and forgery after it was discovered he flew for the airline without ever having the appropriate license. We also check in on the IATA annual general meeting to see airlines looking hopeful about Boeing’s certification efforts, gloomy about sustainable aviation fuel, and stormy about the current (and future) price of jet fuel. Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere
3w ago00:53:03Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, SAS’s India relaunch doesn’t quite make it to India. The first Airbus A350-100ULR for Qantas’ Project Sunrise takes to the skies. Boeing is advancing the 737 MAX monthly production rate as it says it anticipates MAX 7 and MAX 10 certification by the end of the year. Violence flares in the Middle East with fresh strikes, including one that hit Kuwait Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the terminal. Swiss is parting out a pair of A220-100s and parking the rest to support its A220-300 fleet. Want to buy an MD-83? A former Far Eastern Air Transport frame is up for auction. Send us your questions about the Goodyear Blimp! Email us at podcast@fr24.com Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 372: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
4w ago00:31:01Tap to summarizeWe’re in Stockholm for a our semi-annual Flightradar24 crew meetup this week. Ian is joined by Gabe Leigh to discuss what’s it like behind the scenes capturing the stories of aviation professionals around the world. We review the recent incident where NTSB cockpit voice recorder data from UPS flight 2976 was used to recreate simulated audio. The NTSB removed the public docket system in order to prevent further such efforts. The preliminary investigation into the China Eastern A350 jet bridge collision in Shanghai finds a total brake failure on the aircraft. Qantas says its Project Sunrise A350-1000s are delayed again due to supply chain issues. And we recap our flights with the Flying Veterans Association this week and our plan to get on one of the rarest flights in the world. Planning on visiting ILA Berlin this year? AvTalk listeners can receive 10% off trade visitor tickets using the code ILA26_flightradar on ILA Berlin’s ticketing site. Visit our YouTube channel for an all access pass to the best of the world of aviation professionals. Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 372: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 371: “So that started this on the wrong trajectory to begin with”
May 2200:51:21Tap to summarizeOn this episode of AvTalk, we follow the NTSB’s thread as the agency holds two days of investigative hearings on the crash of UPS flight 2976, the MD-11 that crashed in Louisville after one of its engines separated from the wing. The FAA issues its first official response to the NTSB’S safety recommendations following the 2025 DCA mid-air collisions. And the NTSB calls for more realistic training of smoke in the cockpit scenarios after a 2023 incident. A Croatia Airlines A220 suffers a runway excursion during a rejected takeoff in Split. Indian investigators will travel to Seattle in June to be present for tests of 787 fuel cutoff switches at Boeing’s Pacific Northwest facilities. And WestJet is under investigation for what passengers are calling a deceptive practice of swapping flights to airplanes undergoing maintenance before cancelling those flights to avoid paying compensation. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 371: “So that started this on the wrong trajectory to begin with” appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 370: The man collecting Spirit’s pieces
May 1501:16:09Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group co-founder Steve Giordano to talk about what happens when you suddenly need to move dozens of aircraft in a very short amount of time. Steve and his crew have spent the past two weeks bringing former Spirit Airlines aircraft to the desert for storage following the collapse of the airline on May 2nd. What does it take to make sure those aircraft can be legally, safely, and efficiently moved from wherever they ended up when the airline shut down? Also on this week’s episode, a tragedy in Denver as a man intentionally entered the runway and was struck by a departing Frontier flight. FedEx returns the MD-11 to service, Lufthansa Group ups its stake in ITA Airways and orders new aircraft, while Air India formalizes its summer schedule reductions in the face of geopolitical and economic headwinds. The FAA says it will now add transponders to all of its airport ground vehicles, but the agency has been reminding airports that money is available to equip vehicles for the last 3 years. And to everyone’s dismay, MHIRJ’s chief says the CRJ-200 could fly for another 20 years. Helpful links for this week’s episode An early look at the latest episode of Cockpit Casual featuring Steve and his team’s efforts moving former Spirit Aircraft, as well as a heartfelt goodbye from Spirit staff Where former Spirit Airlines aircraft are located now Frontier A321neo strikes person in Denver NTSB two-day investigative hearing on UPS crash New Zealand Q300 final report Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 370: The man collecting Spirit’s pieces appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 369: Extra exits, bread trucks, and bankruptcies
May 800:54:51Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode of AvTalk takes us from the highest highs to the lowest lows of the aviation industry. We begin with a major announcement mere minutes before our recording as AirAsia orders 150 A220s in a new, denser cabin configuration. Spirit Airlines succumbs to its long running financial difficulties and ceases operations. Newly released documents provide insight into the crash of a China Eastern 737 in 2022. And video from this week’s incident involving a China Eastern A350 in Shanghai raises more questions than it answers. Back in the US, a United Airlines 767 struck a light pole and damaged a delivery truck while landing in Newark. And you could become the world’s most well paid airplane valet. Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 369: Extra exits, bread trucks, and bankruptcies appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 368: Humanoids handling your bags?
May 100:46:40Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash at La Guardia Airport in New York lays out the avenues of investigation and spurs the Port Authority to action. FedEx says it will put the MD-11 back into service in May, but the FAA still needs to weigh in. US low cost carriers are pitching the government on a $2.5 billion support package, while Spirit negotiates separately for an increasingly unlikely $500 million loan. Alaska Airlines launches its first European service, while American Airlines returns to Venezuela for the first time since 2019. American and Southwest roll out special liveries ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Plus, this month in Tokyo, humanoid robots could soon be handling your bags. And we mark a special week at Flightradar24 as Fredrik Lindahl passes the CEO baton to Andreas Schorling. Helpful links for this week’s episode NTSB preliminary report on LGA collision Reporting on FedEx MD-11s via FreightWaves Southwest’s Independence One Welcoming Andreas Schorling as Flightradar24’s new CEO Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 368: Humanoids handling your bags? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 367: We’re worried about availability, not just cost
Apr 2400:55:52Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, Europe’s jet fuel supplies run low while airlines cut flights as we transition into the summer season. We’re joined by Steven Fox from NATS to learn more about how the UK’s air navigation service provider prepares for the influx of summer flights. TCAS plays an important role in the nature of our discussions as we discuss safety margins rather than mid-air collisions. And pilots of a Lufthansa flight act well before a situation in Bogota becomes unsafe. The back half of this week’s episode checks in on the financial state of the aviation industry, mainly in the US. Boeing and United Airlines report their earnings, while JetBlue reports getting a loan. And Spirit Airlines looks to the US government to help it avoid liquidation. And we take a surprisingly thorough look at the discussions over how many flights the FAA will allow at Chicago-O’Hare International Airport this summer. Not because the discussions were particularly insightful, but because who doesn’t love the classic board game Clue? Helpful links for this week’s episode Boeing Q1 2026 earnings Boeing anti-ice fix in flight testing O’Hare flight reduction transcripts The European Union’s AccelerateEU proposals Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 367: We’re worried about availability, not just cost appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Transcribe →AvTalk Episode 366: An unserious proposal
Apr 1700:52:40Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, we make our annual trek to Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo where Jason is joined once again by PaxEx.aero’s Seth Miller. Buttons, buttons, and more buttons The Skynook concept American Airlines celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special flight and a new set of trading cards, while Lufthansa celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cabin crew strike. Many publications jumped on news this week that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby suggested a merger between United and American Airlines. We take an icy look at this unserious proposal. A retiring Icelandair pilot decided to celebrate with a (very) low pass over Vestmannaeyjabær. The only problem: they didn’t have permission. Now the airline and authorities are investigating the stunt. The US House of Representatives passes a modified version of the ALERT Act, setting requirements for ADS-B In and ACAS-X equipage. The House and Senate will need to agree on compromise language between the ALERT Act the Senate-passed ROTOR Act if the bill is to become law. And a Senate committee advanced legislation that would update how the FAA handles pilot and air traffic controller mental health. And we go all the way back to Episode 78 as Air New Zealand’s SkyNest is finally set to make its debut. The post AvTalk Episode 366: An unserious proposal appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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