Episode 268 - Anyone for a Gin?
05/12/19 • 116 min
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show.
In today's episode we learn that the Russian plane crash communication transcript has been leaked, an Australian carrier becomes the first carrier to introduce zero-garbage flights and the final scheduled flights on an A310 are announced.
In the military Armando shares with us his visit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as we learn how they go about gathering their storm data.
Sunday 12th May is the PTUK / APG / PSP meetup at IWM Duxford and we're very much looking forward to seeing you there. If you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount, please get in touch with us via [email protected] and be on site before 11:00am.
Here are the links to the stories we featured this week :
COMMERCIAL
1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/crashed-russian-plane-communication-transcript-leaks-now-normal/story?id=62901709
2. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/07/plane-silly-ryanair-aircraft-diverted-due-to-unruly-customer-on-malaga-flight/#.XNQjc45KiUk
3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1123845/british-airways-flights-plane-turbulence-florida-viral-video
4. https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/level-airline-to-begin-las-vegas-paris-nonstop-service-in-october-1658265/
5. http://time.com/5584291/florida-plane-crash-river-landing/?#
6. https://www.smartertravel.com/worst-lost-luggage-airlines/
7. https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/qantas-becomes-first-airline-to-introduce-zero-garbage-flight-earns-praise-on-social-media-2133399.html
8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-biman-q400-overruns-myanmar-runway-during-h-458029/
9. https://www.apnews.com/c125f4b2d2114ca7bfe44a4276dfd63b#
10. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a310-last-flights/
11. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2019/05/09/gin-altitude-british-airways/
12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380s-scrap/
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's show.
In today's episode we learn that the Russian plane crash communication transcript has been leaked, an Australian carrier becomes the first carrier to introduce zero-garbage flights and the final scheduled flights on an A310 are announced.
In the military Armando shares with us his visit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as we learn how they go about gathering their storm data.
Sunday 12th May is the PTUK / APG / PSP meetup at IWM Duxford and we're very much looking forward to seeing you there. If you'd like to take advantage of the group booking discount, please get in touch with us via [email protected] and be on site before 11:00am.
Here are the links to the stories we featured this week :
COMMERCIAL
1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/crashed-russian-plane-communication-transcript-leaks-now-normal/story?id=62901709
2. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/07/plane-silly-ryanair-aircraft-diverted-due-to-unruly-customer-on-malaga-flight/#.XNQjc45KiUk
3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1123845/british-airways-flights-plane-turbulence-florida-viral-video
4. https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/level-airline-to-begin-las-vegas-paris-nonstop-service-in-october-1658265/
5. http://time.com/5584291/florida-plane-crash-river-landing/?#
6. https://www.smartertravel.com/worst-lost-luggage-airlines/
7. https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/qantas-becomes-first-airline-to-introduce-zero-garbage-flight-earns-praise-on-social-media-2133399.html
8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-biman-q400-overruns-myanmar-runway-during-h-458029/
9. https://www.apnews.com/c125f4b2d2114ca7bfe44a4276dfd63b#
10. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a310-last-flights/
11. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2019/05/09/gin-altitude-british-airways/
12. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380s-scrap/
Previous Episode
Episode 267 - Love at First Flight
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode.
In today's show we learn one UAE carrier's plan to remove the seatback TVs, a horrendous flight is met on the tarmac by police after a brawl kicks off for our favourite low cost airline and there is some very negative feedback posted online for the UK's legacy carrier regarding it's Business Class.
In the military we learn about the recent F15 fighter crash, China teases that it's stealth jet may be ready this year and the french air force celebrate delivery of their first tactical A400M aircraft.
Armando shares with us his recent flight with Meghan and Dr Steph over Charlotte, you can watch this very special segment here - https://drive.google.com/open?id=11jKHhRkXwZ6HVMyfx1Fx1dd29PX6-dH6.
Looks like it's going to be a great meetup at Duxford on Sunday 12th May. We're meeting from 11am so if you'd like to take advantage of the discounted entrance rate, make sure you come find Matt before entering the museum.
Get in touch with the show using [email protected].
Here are the links to the stories we featured this week :
COMMERCIAL
1. https://onemileatatime.com/etihad-removing-seatback-tv/
2. https://www.thejournal.ie/ryanair-drunk-flight-4616164-May2019/
3. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8981066/british-airways-business-class-dirty-seats/
4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689386
5. https://www.jet2.com/News/Jet2_com_Named_Airline_of_the_Year_at_Glasgow_Airport(2)/
6. https://www.zdnet.com/article/united-airlines-covers-up-infotainment-seat-camera-following-passenger-outrage/
7. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/29/emirates-looking-at-possible-airbus-option-after-boeing-737-max-grounding.html
8. https://simpleflying.com/spice-jet-crash-landing/
9. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a300neo/
10. https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/30/first-uk-airport-get-permanent-team-therapy-dogs-calm-nervous-fliers-9353389/
11. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6984633/Pilot-two-year-old-daughter-says-job-30-000ft-ideal-working-mums.html
12. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17612807.unlicensed-pilot-fined-2000-after-making-17-oxford-flights/
13. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/east-midlands-airport-ryanair-jet2-collision-a8892696.html
14. http://www.ladbible.com/community/viral-mans-hilarious-reaction-to-flight-delay-has-gone-viral-20190428
MILITARY
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a27276112/f-15-fighter-crash/
https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/2019/04/30/usaf-f-35as-launch-first-combat-missions/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-01/china-s-stealth-jet-may-be-ready-this-year-u-s-commander-says
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/05/01/french-air-force-receives-first-tactical-a400m-transport-plane/
Next Episode
Episode 269 - Food, Glorious Food
Join Carlos, Nev and Armando for today's show.
In this week's programme we learn how one UK holiday operator has received multiple bids for it's airline business, our legacy carrier announces their first route for their new A350 and there's good news for chicken lovers as an airline announces their favourite brand can be enjoyed 'in-flight'.
In the military, Armando chats to the crew of a very special WC-130J.
The PSP / APG / PTUK Duxford meetup took place on Sunday 12th May. The weather was amazing and we had a quick chat with a lovely, very sunburnt group.
Here are the links for the stories we featured this week :
1. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/thomas-cook-confirms-multiple-bids-for-airline-business-18034
2. https://m.jpost.com/International/British-Airways-makes-Israel-one-of-first-Airbus-A350-destinations-589767
3. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/15/southwest-airlines-hangar-denver-airport-dia/
4. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7022763/Spice-flight-Jet2-com-UK-airline-serve-Nandos-snacks-onboard.html
5. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/112760929/british-airways-afternoon-tea-offer-doesnt-come-with-any-tea
6. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3009998/boeing-plane-abandoned-hong-kong-bankrupt-russian-airline
7. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/machu-picchu-airport-inca-petition-cinchero-sacred-valley-a8915296.html
8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-48269651
9. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iberia-express-to-take-232-seat-a321neos-458205/
10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-start-up-great-dane-shows-off-first-aircraf-458121/
11. https://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/surprising-things-you-can-redeem-your-airline-miles-and-rewards-points-for.html/
12. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7035685/Heartwarming-moment-quadriplegic-former-airline-pilot-takes-skies-paragliding-flight.html
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