When Russian invaded Ukraine last week the aviation impacts were immediate and spread quickly. On this episode of AvTalk, Jason and Ian are joined by aerospace journalist John Walton to discuss the aviation-related impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beginning with the closure of Ukrainian airspace through flight bans on Russian aircraft to sanctions on […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-153-ukraine-russia-and-the-impact-on-aviation/">AvTalk Episode 153: Ukraine, Russia and the impact on aviation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, updates on the aviation situation in Ukraine. Plus, Airbus goes big with an A380 flying test bed for hydrogen propulsion. Ukrainian airspace updates We run down which airlines are avoiding Ukraine and which are still operating. Note: this episode was recorded on Wednesday, 23 February prior to Russia’s invasion of […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-152-hydrogen-on-the-a380/">AvTalk Episode 152: Hydrogen on the A380</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we take stock of the situation in Ukraine and its effects thus far on commercial aviation. The FAA removes Boeing’s ability to self-certify 787s and we review the Singapore Airshow order book. Civil aviation in Ukraine The situation in Ukraine remains tense and unpredictable and in that environment, some insurance […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-151-keeping-an-eye-on-ukraine/">AvTalk Episode 151: Keeping an eye on Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, Edward Russell from Airline Weekly joins us to discuss the merger of Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Mesa Airlines adds another electric aircraft to its stable of investments. And Gabriel Leigh gives us the scoop on Finnair’s new cabin, including its audacious new business class seat. Frontier and Spirit to merge Frontier […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-150-spirit-the-final-frontier/">AvTalk Episode 150: Spirit, the final Frontier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing launches the 777X Freighter with Qatar Airways as the launch customer. And some Ethiopian Airlines staff have fled the country in incredible ways, stowing away on flights to Europe and the US. Boeing launches the 777X Freighter with Qatar Airways Qatar Airways will be the launch customer for the […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-149-now-thats-a-biggun/">AvTalk Episode 149: Now that’s a biggun’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
Last week’s rollout of C-Band 5G wireless in the US wasn’t a total disaster, but it’s still a giant mess. And the dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways has reached new heights, with Airbus canceling Qatar’s order for 50 A321neo aircraft and Qatar responding with a video detailing the damage to its A350s. NOTAMs, AMOCs, […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-148-firing-the-customer/">AvTalk Episode 148: Firing the customer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we try to unpack what happened this week as C-band 5G wireless went live in the United States. And we talk with Matthew Wietstock from Western Michigan University about one of the paths young people can use to enter the aviation industry. The ‘5G’ fiasco US telecom companies turned on […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-147-the-uss-5g-fiasco/">AvTalk Episode 147: The US’s 5G fiasco</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we break down Airbus and Boeing order and delivery numbers for 2021, the FAA’s mysterious ground stop in the western US, and an improbable double crash in California. Order and deliveries Airbus and Boeing reported the yearly order and delivery figures this week. We pick out some of the interesting […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/episode-146-train-versus-plane/">Episode 146: Train versus plane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower to discuss the concerning departure of Emirates flight EK231 from Dubai in late December. Plus, Allegiant orders 100 737 MAX. Allegiant goes for the MAX US ultra-low cost carrier Allegiant Air signed with Boeing for 50 firm orders plus 50 options and […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-145-ek231-and-the-stinking-onion/">AvTalk Episode 145: EK231 and the stinking onion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this final episode of AvTalk for 2021, we look back on some of our favorite conversations from the past year. Thank you to all our listeners, we truly appreciate the support. Running an airport in Antarctica We first hear from Sven Lidström of the Norwegian Polar Institute to learn about Troll Research Station in Antarctica […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-144-our-favorite-conversations-from-2021/">AvTalk Episode 144: Our favorite conversations from 2021</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of Avtalk, Airbus picks up another big order before the close of 2021, Qatar sues Airbus over peeling paint on its A350s, and John Pitts and Richard Whitwell return for part two of our conversation about jet fuel as we learn about some of the challenges facing the adoption of sustainable aviation […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-143-everything-you-need-to-know-about-jet-fuel-part-2/">AvTalk Episode 143: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this very full episode of AvTalk, we recount our travels back from Stockholm, go through the vast amount of news that came out this week—including breaking news BEFORE we recorded—and John Pitts and Richard Whitwell from eJet join us in part one of a two part interview to help us understand how the jet […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-142-everything-you-need-to-know-about-jet-fuel-part-1/">AvTalk Episode 142: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we travel to Stockholm for a julbord, China’s aviation authorities put the 737 MAX on a path to return to service soon, and the A321XLR inches closer to flight. Julbord Jason and Ian visit Stockholm to join the Flightrdar24 team for Julbord. China greenlights the MAX Chinese regulators gave the […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-141-china-greenlights-the-737-max/">AvTalk Episode 141: China greenlights the 737 MAX</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to discuss the airline’s push into sustainable aviation fuel and where he sees the industry going. And we finally get more details on the problems that have kept 13 Qatar Airways A350s grounded for months. Omicron variant leads to fresh border restrictions […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-140-united-ceo-scott-kirby-on-safs/">AvTalk Episode 140: United CEO Scott Kirby on SAFs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
This week’s episode of AvTalk takes us back to the Baltic region for interviews with airBaltic’s CEO Martin Gauss and the airline’s chief pilot Gerhard Ramcke. Jason gets the week off and we mark the 50th anniversary of the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305. Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 On November 24, 1971, […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-139-catching-up-with-airbaltics-ceo-and-chief-pilot/">AvTalk Episode 139: Catching up with airBaltic’s CEO and Chief Pilot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we recap the new from the 2021 Dubai Airshow and some great news for Boeing and the 737 MAX. Dubai Airshow We recap the aircraft orders and other highlights from the Dubai Airshow. And check out our full show recap from Gabriel Leigh over on our YouTube channel coming out […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-138-the-2021-dubai-airshow/">AvTalk Episode 138: The 2021 Dubai Airshow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, the US is once again open to for travel. We sit down with Max Tremaine from Sherpa to learn about the restrictions still in place and what trends his company is seeing as more of the world reopens to travelers. Plus, Boeing and families of Ethiopian 302 crash victims reach […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-137-the-grand-reopening/">AvTalk Episode 137: The grand reopening</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, the Transair 737 is raised from the ocean floor, the FAA is concerned the radio may be too loud, and we’re sad to say, jet pack man isn’t real. Transair 810 recovered from the ocean floor | Transair 810, the 737-200 freighter that ditched south of Honolulu a few months […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-136-jet-pack-man-isnt-real/">AvTalk Episode 136: Jet Pack Man isn’t real</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
Airbus chief test pilot Malcolm Ridley On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Malcolm Ridley, Airbus’ Chief test pilot to learn more about what exactly a test pilot does besides wearing those sweet orange flight suits. We talk with Malcolm Ridley about his career path, some highlights of his time at Airbus, and his […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-135-airbus-chief-test-pilot-malcolm-ridley/">AvTalk Episode 135: Airbus Chief Test Pilot Malcolm Ridley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we look forward to the 8th of November, when international air travel to the US reopens to those around the world. We also check in on ITA Airways first week. Plus, the A380 is staging a bit of a comeback. The US reopens to international travelers On November 8, the […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-134-nobody-cares-about-number-2/">AvTalk Episode 134: Nobody cares about number 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the breakdown of Southwest Airlines’ operations over the past weekend—where it all began and how social media created a new problem for the airline. Plus, Air India finally has a new owner. Southwest’s breakdown From Friday 8 October through Monday 11 October, Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-133-southwest-atc-and-the-rumor-mill/">AvTalk Episode 133: Southwest, ATC, and the rumor mill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Seth Miller joins the show to fill us in on what happened at this week’s IATA Annual General Meeting, countries and airlines continue to roll out vaccine mandates. And British Airways is bringing back its A380s sooner than it planned. IATA Annual General Meeting Friend of the show, and […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-132-net-zero-at-the-iataagm/">AvTalk Episode 132: Net Zero at the IATAAGM</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re back at our desks, HNA is going to combine all its airlines, eVTOL orders to be interested in, and pigs!—but not the flying kind. HNA Group to merge its airline portfolio HNA Group will merge up to 10 of the carriers in its portfolio with flagship Hainan Airlines as […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-131-when-pigs-stand-next-to-a-runway/">AvTalk Episode 131: When pigs… stand next to a runway?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we join the Airbus Summit in Toulouse to see the status of sustainable aviation, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Hydrogen, and electric propulsion. But first, we have to get there. Getting to Toulouse Ian and Gabriel made it to Toulouse after rough travels—for very different reasons. The Airbus Summit Airbus hosted […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-130-the-airbus-summit/">AvTalk Episode 130: The Airbus Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.
On this episode of AvTalk, we get ready for a busy week of travel and the final report on Air India Express flight 1344 leaves us incredulous. Plus, there’s a new freighter in town. ‘Boeing’s Fatal Flaw’ Documentary PBS and the New York Times have collaborated on a documentary looking at the development of the […] The post <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-episode-129-a-maddening-report/">AvTalk Episode 129: A maddening report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/blog">Flightradar24 Blog</a>.