Plane Talking UK Podcast

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  Episode 613 - Concorde.....the new 737? 12.09.2026 1t 33min

  In this week's show: British Airways unveils a new luxury cabin for A380s later this year; Three UK airports are hit by a cyber-attack with data of 8.7 million customers accessed; and the Qantas retirement plan marks another step in the Airbus A380 decline.  In the military segment: Boeing moves a second RAF E-7A Wedgetail to Boscombe Down for the next phase of military acceptance under Britain's three-aircraft programme; and we mark 70 years since the first flight of the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.  We'll also be talking about the Jersey Air Display that Nev will be attending on Thursday 10th September.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 614 - A Global Wind UP & Indigo Pole Dancing. 12.09.2026 1t 56min

  In this week's show we have another BA slide whoopsie, an A320 takes a bash on the nose, a possible resurgence of the A300, and we report on the 767 incident at Miami.   In the military news we have the sad incident of the F4 crash in Greece, plus an RAF deployment to a remote arctic island.   As usual we'll have our Retro Airline Ad of the week, plus it's time to reveal the winner in our book competition. And Nik is taking us on our travels this week, with a trip on an ATR in the Canary Islands.     You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 612 - BA's the Best & onboard BBQ's 30.08.2026 1t 48min

  In this week's packed show we talk about what went wrong with the Vietnam Airlines overrun at Munich, we look back at lessons learned on the anniversary of the Manchester British Airtours tragedy, another laptop fire, and a BA story for Nev.    In the military news, we look back at a Stealth jet that never was, and a curious new aircraft from Saab.   We have the final week of Nik's book competition, as well as everyone's favourite, the Retro Airline Ad of the week.     You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 611 - Baby busses & Golden tickets 23.08.2026 1t 31min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show there may still be time to fly the Airbus A318, horror at the beach for some plane spotters & one airline is offering you the chance to win tickets to the next total eclipse in 2196.  In the military its red arrows woes as delays cancel appearances, and an iconic gate guardian is returned to its home.  We go back to the early 80s for this week's retro airline ad and fans of the state of the art boeing 767 will love this one.  And its back to Oshkosh with Cpt Al who chats to MK who some of you might recognise, plus our good friend of the show Grinner brings us some feedback about the amphibious icon story we had on episode 609.  And you still have a chance to get your hands on our book prize more on that at the end of the show.  Safe to say it's a packed show!  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 610 - Flying X Files & Captain Al's grey bits 10.08.2026 1t 35min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's packed show we have flight training in Oxford, a BA emergency over London, the Max 7 achieves certification, and Jet2 have got some more new A321s.   In the military segment we have news of a UFO over Norfolk, and the trusty A10 sees out its last days in Arizona.   We have two retro airline ads this week where we head back to the 70s & and look at the remarkable growth of this very much Boeing airline, then we fast forward to 1991 & for fans of the DC-10 this will definitely make you smile.  We also have another incredible military update from Oshkosh from Captain Al which is not to be missed. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 609 - Scrapping 737's, amphibious Icons & all business "will it work?" 02.08.2026 1t 36min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Virgin atlantic take a Joby, two boeing 737 max's head for the scrap heap via Carlos's house & and we look at an all business airline that really pulls out all the stops, "But will it work" plus we have a different kind of retro ad this week from back in the early 80s plus an ad from just 12 years ago but it's a corker.  In the military the A400m is being used for fire fighting & we take a look at an all black Chinook.  We have a great interview sent in by Cpt Al from OshKosh plus one from our roving reporter Armando and to top the show off we look back at last year's highlights of the amazing Bray Airshow that's happening again this coming Saturday.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 608 - Scat cargo, retiring aircraft & expanding airports 25.07.2026 1t 50min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, we hear about Boeing's possible 737 replacement, a massive engine deal for BA, a TCAS incident over the Atlantic, and we have a round-up of what's been happening at Farnborough.   In the military segment, the Blue Angels have been causing a stir at Pensacola Beach, and we have news of the RAF's new Wedgetail.   You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 607 - To XLR or not to Wizz XLR & wearing out the Dreamliner buttons! 19.07.2026 1t 50min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, Wizz Air have scrapped long-haul, Ryanair has an in-flight emergency, Boeing have a new assembly line, and Emirates have a new freighter.   In the military news a fiery F-16 is causing chaos in Greece, and the RAF has a new training partner.   And this week we have two cracking retro airline ads to bring you from the UK's finest airline.  Plus we head back to Priory Farm Airfield to talk to Jon London about flying something without wings.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 606 - 1st Class BA Staff & Ripping Passports 11.07.2026 1t 43min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, BA's staff fly in first class, One passenger lets one rip and gets denied boarding, and the 737-10 has bad wind. In the military its fast jets & helicopter time in the Isle of Wight, and a russian aircraft takes a dump in a rather unprofessional act!. In this weeks "Retro Airline Ad" of the week we head back to the 70's for a slightly different 4 wheeled airline ad & also fly the boeing 747-SP. Also we have another great interview from the Priory Farm airfield fathers day fly in, where this week Carlos chats with Algy Yates who has quite the background in aviation & flys the Bobcat.   You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 605 - A380's Cracking up, Comfy pillows & Low level freighter's 05.07.2026 2t 1min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. And in this week's show, Ryanair have been getting in trouble again, A380s might be cracking up, we discuss "that" 777 flypast, Emirates have a fancy new pillow, and NASA have been making a thud... In the military news we hear about disaster relief and landing on ice in the Arctic, and we'll have another of our Retro Airline Ads of the Week. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 604 - Scrapped Baby Buses & Bad Bathroom Habits 27.06.2026 1t 37min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show one UK airline sends its baby busses off to the scrap yard via Carlos "he wishes", and one airport has gone 100% green thanks to the sun, plus its bonuses all round at one UK airport but not for the passengers.    Plus we have our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our Retro Airline Ad of the week which this week features a well know "Rat Pack" member and a Queen of the skies. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 603 - Fake Licences and Lithium Fires 21.06.2026 1t 58min

  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 an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. in this week's show we've got Fake Licenses, New Licenses and Lithium Fires    In the military, Armando updates us on the latest air picture. We also have a special video brought to us from Armando where he speaks to Adrian Willis from the British Aerobatic Academy . Plus, our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our Retro Airline Ad of the week.  Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66  Email [email protected]  or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 602 - The One with Captain Nick 14.06.2026 1t 38min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show we've got Starlink updates, a cargo collapse at Bournemouth, a new plane at Bembridge, a very long-haul Airbus, and some United passengers getting their miles in.     In the military world, we have another fabulous update from Armando, plus our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cupboard, with our Retro Airline Ad of the week.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 601 - Big Passenger Penalties and Crew Safeguards 09.06.2026 1t 38min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show being naughty on board an aircraft could come with heavier penalties soon, one US airline brings in tighter rules to safe guard crews and what's the one word not to name your Bluetooth device when traveling, we find out. And in the military Armando brings us another update and theres breaking news from the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 600 - LIVE from Duxford Aviation Museum 31.05.2026 3t 3min

  It's the 600th show live from the IWM Duxford!  In this week's special show here at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, we are joined in person by so many of our listeners from around the world. A massive thank you to all of you for coming today and the many miles that people have travelled to get here. Also thank you to all of our viewers and listeners that have tuned in on YouTube to watch the show live. Expect the sound of flying machines outside as well as there will be activity during the show. We have an incredible programme lined up for you this afternoon which we know that you will enjoy and we would also like to thank the whole of the IWM team at Duxford for helping us to prepare this special day for you. You'll be hearing from some of them during the afternoon. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 599 - The One Before The 600th 19.05.2026 1t 51min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show BA issue a strict new rule, but will it apply to seat 1A users?, one airline has a new route from London Norwich airport to Bergerac country and one passengers bacon is definitely cooked when he hogs his way through Detroit Metro Airport.  In the military Armando brings us another update on the Iran conflict.   It's just over 1 week to go until our 600th show, so Nev will give us an update as to how we are getting on with the preparations.  Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 598.5 - Refined Parking Charges 09.05.2026 1t 52min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  UK refineries are asked to maximise jet fuel production amid on-going supply fears; the UK    Labour Government are under pressure to tackle airport parking charges with new rules amid spiralling costs; and one man is injured after a United 767 hits his delivery truck whilst landing in Newark.   As usual we will have a military segment from Armando as his continues to explain the air operations to us during the US/Iran war.  RAAOTW also: This week we go back to 1983 and to an airline that's taking you to Europe for a bargain! Then just for a change this week we go all SNL & comedy for an alternative airline ad.  It's just over 2 weeks to go until our 600th show, so Nev will give us an update as to how we are getting on with the preparations.  Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 598 - Low Level Flights and Project Sunrise 05.05.2026 1t 33min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's news, An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France.    And in the military, We look at reports of a US C-130 Hercules that was Targeted in a Violent Attack at Shannon Airport. We will also have Armando's regular review of the aircraft activity and operations in the US/Iran war. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 597 - Ryanair Minus the Pax & A321 Flare 24.04.2026 1t 47min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this weeks show a Ryanair flight leaves all its passengers behind, BA keep things local, and Boeing are hiring. In the military news this week we take a look at a special RAF formation flight & the A10 Warthog gets an extended life. This weeks Retro Airline Ad of the Week see's us go back to 1987 and an extra special long ad featuring some of the best widebodies ever produced (L1011). We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
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  Episode 596.5 - Border Nightmares and Sunrise Projects 19.04.2026 1t 22min

  Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  It's a .5 show to make up a few episodes towards our 600th but who's really counting? In this week's show: An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France.    In the military:  We look at reports of a US C-130 Hercules that was Targeted in a Violent Attack at Shannon Airport. We will also have Armando's regular review of the aircraft activity and operations in the US/Iran war. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.