Episode 252 - The One Where It All Went Wrong!
01/20/19 • 117 min
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the show.
In today's programme we discover that one family is made to sit on the floor DURING their flight, there's a profit warning for one Irish Low Cost Carrier and heavy snowfall leaves a plane in tail-stand at one Californian airport.
In the military, the US air force finally accepts their first KC46 tanker and British Apache attack helicopters deploy to the Arctic.
Get in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or via our website using the contact form.
Here are the links to the stories we featured :
COMMERCIAL :
1. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/01/16/family-forced-to-sit-on-floor-during-flight-due-to-airline-mishap/23644148/?guccounter=1
2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1073009/ryanair-flights-poland-uk-holidays-leeds-bradford-airport
3. https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/1729790-british-airways-reveals-upgrades-premium-economy
4. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-alabama/airbus-spends-300-million-on-new-alabama-plant-for-a220-jet-idUSKCN1PA29H
5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-727-plane-last-flight-iran-aseman-airlines-zahedan-tehran-airport-a8728926.html
6. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1072423/ryanair-flights-plane-ice-italy-viral-video
7. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airlines-best-free-wifi/
8. https://abc13.com/weather/heavy-snowfall-leaves-plane-in-tail-stand-at-airport/5091735/
9. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-airport-to-become-fully-operational-on-march-3-140542
10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/17/why-cathay-pacific-doesnt-fly-the-airbus-a380-superjumbo/
11. https://www.maxim.com/rides/boeing-nasa-transonic-wing-design-2019-1
12. https://www.aero-mag.com/boeing-777x-gentex-dimmable-windows/
13. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/18/ryanair-issues-profit-warning-as-winter-fares-fall
MILITARY :
1. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/air-force-oks-first-kc-46-delivery-lots-of-caveats/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
2. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/01/10/uk-defense-chief-f-35-jets-are-ready-for-operations/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
3. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-apache-attack-helicopters-deploy-to-arctic/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's episode of the show.
In today's programme we discover that one family is made to sit on the floor DURING their flight, there's a profit warning for one Irish Low Cost Carrier and heavy snowfall leaves a plane in tail-stand at one Californian airport.
In the military, the US air force finally accepts their first KC46 tanker and British Apache attack helicopters deploy to the Arctic.
Get in touch with the show by emailing [email protected] or via our website using the contact form.
Here are the links to the stories we featured :
COMMERCIAL :
1. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2019/01/16/family-forced-to-sit-on-floor-during-flight-due-to-airline-mishap/23644148/?guccounter=1
2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1073009/ryanair-flights-poland-uk-holidays-leeds-bradford-airport
3. https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/1729790-british-airways-reveals-upgrades-premium-economy
4. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-alabama/airbus-spends-300-million-on-new-alabama-plant-for-a220-jet-idUSKCN1PA29H
5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-727-plane-last-flight-iran-aseman-airlines-zahedan-tehran-airport-a8728926.html
6. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1072423/ryanair-flights-plane-ice-italy-viral-video
7. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airlines-best-free-wifi/
8. https://abc13.com/weather/heavy-snowfall-leaves-plane-in-tail-stand-at-airport/5091735/
9. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-airport-to-become-fully-operational-on-march-3-140542
10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/17/why-cathay-pacific-doesnt-fly-the-airbus-a380-superjumbo/
11. https://www.maxim.com/rides/boeing-nasa-transonic-wing-design-2019-1
12. https://www.aero-mag.com/boeing-777x-gentex-dimmable-windows/
13. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/18/ryanair-issues-profit-warning-as-winter-fares-fall
MILITARY :
1. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/01/air-force-oks-first-kc-46-delivery-lots-of-caveats/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
2. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/01/10/uk-defense-chief-f-35-jets-are-ready-for-operations/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
3. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-apache-attack-helicopters-deploy-to-arctic/?fbclid=IwAR0nSsWKtcgmQkZhiK00923VF1tsVtU_htonIE5lFeBtdXjtb1_7eRD9YXQ
Previous Episode
Episode 251 - Free In-Flight WiFi? Yes Please!
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's show.
In today's episode we discover that 'Everyone's Favourite Low-Cost Airline' is rated the worse airline for the 6th year in a row, one Chinese captain raises security concerns as he seats his wife in the cockpit and an Indonesian carrier offers in-flight 'LIVE' music.
In the military SAAB's second global eye makes it's flight debut and Russia shares pictures of it's improved IL78 Tanker.
It's the final part of our great series where Captain Nick chats with Sir Richard Johns. Sir Richard talks about his final years in the air force and how the government budget cuts had affected the strategic operations.
We love to receive your comments and feedback so get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using [email protected]
Here are the links to the stories we featured :
COMMERCIAL :
1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-09/united-regains-rank-as-world-s-no-2-airline-on-2018-hub-growth
2. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/05/strike-hit-ryanair-ranked-worst-airline-for-sixth-year-in-a-row
3. https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/flights-grounded-at-london-heathrow-after-drone-sighting-20190109-p50qa3.html
4. http://www.atimes.com/article/chinese-airline-pilot-grounded-for-seating-wife-in-cockpit/
5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46834827
6. https://www.businessinsider.co.za/pakistan-international-airlines-tells-cabin-crew-to-lose-weight-2019-1
7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-6569843/Norwegian-budget-airline-offer-free-WiFi-duration-long-haul-flights.html
8. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-united-first-airline-to-operate-all-three-7-454829/
9. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/cox/2019/01/06/airline-black-boxes-old-record-reliability/2476431002/
10. https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/airline-looks-back-at-a-tremendously-successful-2018-18767021
11. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-airline-brings-live-music-to-the-skies-11105844
12. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/8132575/the-worlds-busiest-airports-by-passenger-traffic/
MILITARY :
1. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-russias-improved-il-78-tanker-makes-flying-454772/
2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-saabs-second-globaleye-makes-flight-debut-454826/
3. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/first-female-f-35-test-pilot/
Next Episode
Episode 253 - Welcome to the Family!
In a week where we officially welcome Armando to the team, join Carlos, Nev, Matt and our new host for the show.
In today's episode the discussion on IFE continues as some Irish lads play Trad music on their low cost flight, BA announce some retro liveries in honour of their centenary year and trials begin at Gatwick for Robot Valet Parking.
Pip returns with a discussion on Magnetic North Poles.
In the military Washington announces the next Arsenal of Democracy Fly-Over and we learn far more than we need to about the airforce and their toilet habits.
You can get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK', via our website at https://www.planetalkinguk.com or by email on [email protected]. Here are the links to the stories we featured :
COMMERCIAL :
- https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/g25993341/defunct-airlines/?slide=15
- https://www.her.ie/entertainment/irish-lads-play-trad-session-board-ryanair-flight-must-watch-446537
- https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/21/british-airways-to-paint-b747-with-retro-boac-livery/
- https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tsa-looks-at-backup-plan-as-government-shutdown-continues/908473437
- https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-lands-direct-service-to-three-cities-in-one-fell-swoop
- https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/manchester-airport-private-jet-experience-easyjet-ryanair-heathrow-a8741656.html
- http://avherald.com/h?article=4c336a9e
- https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2019/01/24/boeings-flying-car-lifts-off-in-race-to-revolutionise-urban-travel/
- https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gatwick-airport-trial-for-valetparking-robots-will-cut-hassle-for-travellers-a4046406.html
- https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flybe-issues-assurances-amid-worries-2463306
- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/jet2-s-new-boeing-has-arrived-at-leeds-bradford-airport-from-seattle-1-9552390
- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-aviation-shortage-insight/u-s-airlines-tap-army-helicopter-pilots-to-ease-shortage-idUSKCN1PH0CO
MILITARY :
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