On this episode of AvTalk, the densest version of the 737 MAX is certified, a ketchup packet shortage brings us back to a previous espiode, and we talk with Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren about an important but under-reported portion of Boeing’s history. SJ182 The memory module from the cockpit voice recorder of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 has […] The post AvTalk Episode 109: Meet Frugal the Squirrel appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 109
On this episode, we check on Iceland’s erupting volcano, dig through the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 final report, and Gabe sits down with Amapola Flyg’s CEO to learn more about the small airline operating a fleet of Fokker 50s. Eruption at Fagradalsfjall The eruption at Fagradalsfjall made its fiery debut last week southeast of […] The post AvTalk Episode 108: Ian does his best to pronounce Fagradalsfjall appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 108
On this episode of AvTalk, we mark two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and the beginning of a years long effort to fix the 737 MAX and return it to service. We also discuss Sir Tim Clark’s recent comments on Boeing in an interview with Jon Ostrower of the The Air […] The post AvTalk Episode 107: Strong words from Sir Tim Clark appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
On this very special episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Sven Lidström of the Norwegian Polar Institute to learn about Troll Research Station in Antarctica and the station’s blue ice runway. Troll Research Station As the operations coordinator at the Troll Research Station in Antarctica, Lidström is in charge of making sure the polar outpost […] The post AvTalk Episode 106: How to run an airport in Antarctica appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Mar 05, 2021•35 min•Ep. 106
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss what we know so far about the engine failure aboard United Airlines flight UA328 and what investigators and regulators are doing now to ensure that the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine is safe to operate. It’s raining engine parts On Saturday, 20 February two engine failures on two […] The post AvTalk Episode 105: It’s raining engine parts appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Feb 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 105
On this episode of AvTalk, Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter joins Gabriel Leigh for a discussion on how the airline has managed through the pandemic and how they’re planning to emerge on the other side. We also discuss the recently released preliminary report on the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 and the dramatic drop […] The post AvTalk Episode 104: Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 104
On this episode of AvTalk, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority clear the 737 MAX for flight. And Ian hatches a plan to save Norwegian Air by getting the Norwegian government to sell its shares in GameStop. Sriwijaya Air flight 182 updates We discuss the status of the […] The post AvTalk Episode 103: Ian’s plan to save Norwegian with GameStop cash appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jan 29, 2021•44 min•Ep. 103
On this episode of AvTalk, we review what we know so far about the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182. We also look at the state of aviation industry as we begin 2021. And our first 737 MAX update of the year has little to do with the airplane itself. Sriwijaya Air 182 Sriwijaya Air flight […] The post AvTalk Episode 102: The crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jan 15, 2021•58 min•Ep. 102
Happy New Year! This week we’re looking back at a couple of our favorite AvTalk conversations from 2020. We’ll be back on 15 January with our first new episode of the year. Completing the Trifecta Jon Weiswasser is a doctor, the drummer for Eagles tribute band Eaglemania, and a pilot with an engrossing YouTube channel called Life […] The post AvTalk Episode 101: Our favorite conversations from 2020 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jan 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 101
On our 100th episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by John Walton to learn about the complexity of transporting the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine and why there’s a run on dry ice. Plus, we look back at 2020 and try desperately to escape to 2021 as fast as we can. Our last 737 MAX update of […] The post AvTalk Episode 100: Good riddance 2020 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 100
On this episode of AvTalk, whale songs, a Vulcan howl, Chewbaca’s greeting—whatever you want to call it, Graham Webb from Pratt and Whitney joins us to explain the Geared Turbo Fan’s distinctive noise. We also discuss November traffic numbers, new movement on the 737 MAX’s return to service, and new rules for animals in the […] The post AvTalk Episode 99: Solving the mystery of the whale song appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Dec 04, 2020•42 min
On this episode, The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the FAA’s approval of the changes to the 737 MAX and the withdrawal of its grounding order, clearing the way for the aircraft to begin its return to commercial service. We also discuss major developments in aviation business as Korean Air is set […] The post AvTalk Episode 98: The MAX is back appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of AvTalk, the impossible has happened—Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport is open! We welcome Matthew Colbert, founder of Empire Aviation Services to learn more about how small airports are seeing their air service affected by COVID-19. Plus, Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren joins us for a piston-powered adventure. Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport is finally open After nearly 10 […] The post AvTalk Episode 97: The Piston-powered Episode appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of AvTalk, the longest flight in the world is set to return soon, but with a few twists. European regulators are moving forward with recertification of the 737 MAX and Cathay Pacific closes its Cathay Dragon subsidiary. Plus, we discuss what’s keeping the avgeek in us going while we’re grounded. Checking in […] The post AvTalk Episode 96: Everything is strange and nothing makes sense appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 23, 2020•49 min•Ep. 96
On this episode of AvTalk, the FAA releases the Flight Standardization Board Report for the 737 MAX, which details the training pilots will need before they can fly the aircraft. And we’re joined by Steve Giordano of Jet Test and Transport to learn about a fascinating niche in the aviation industry. 737 MAX training standards […] The post AvTalk Episode 95: Buddy Start appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
On this episode of AvTalk, the last A380 rolls out of assembly, more aircraft are slated for storage, and we dig in to some of the more noteworthy comments on the FAA’s proposed 737 MAX airworthiness directive. The Final A380 The final Airbus A380 (MSN 272) rolled out of assembly this week, bringing the A380 […] The post AvTalk Episode 94: What a mess appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 25, 2020•45 min•Ep. 94
On this episode of AvTalk we’ve got jet packs, a bunch of helium balloons with an ADS-B transponder, and The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the new quality issues affecting the 787 and the subsequent FAA investigation. August traffic levels off We begin with a review of August traffic stats and it’s […] The post AvTalk Episode 93: Shimmy Shake appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 11, 2020•53 min•Ep. 93
On this episode of AvTalk, the FedEx 767 emergency landing at LAX, Canada takes the 737 MAX out for a spin, and we look at an unfortunately large amount of discouraging news from around the industry. FedEx 767 emergency landing at LAX A FedEx 767 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles last week after […] The post AvTalk Episode 92: Not great, not great at all appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 92
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the proposed Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive to return the 737 MAX to the air and what steps still need to be taken before the aircraft can return to service. We also look at the major changes airlines are making to their fleets and discuss which aircraft we’re […] The post AvTalk Episode 91: The public comment period appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 91
On this episode of AvTalk we say goodbye to a big chunk of the passenger 747 fleet, one airline is bringing a 747 back from the desert, one airplane caught fire in Shanghai, and our resident numbers expert Gavin Werbeloff joins us to help break down some of the dismal numbers from the across the […] The post AvTalk Episode 90: Long live the Queen appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of AvTalk, Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization details the chain of events that led to the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752. The NTSB issues its report on the Atlas Air 3591 crash. And US airlines begin backing away from ambitious recovery plans as COVID-19 cases are again on the rise. Report […] The post AvTalk Episode 89: The recovery that isn’t appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 17, 2020•34 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we look at the preliminary report from the crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight 8303. We also discuss the recent disturbing news about fraudulent pilot licenses in Pakistan and the response of authorities around the world. Meanwhile, the 737 MAX has begun certification flights with the FAA and July is […] The post AvTalk Episode 88: 262 out of 860 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 03, 2020•42 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we look at the signs of recovery around the world as aircraft are reactivated and passenger numbers rise. And we chat with Gabriel Leigh about how airlines and aircraft storage professionals safely store and reactivate aircraft. Moving forward Most signs seem to be pointing in the right direction as airlines […] The post AvTalk Episode 87: 100 kilograms of silica appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 19, 2020•43 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we see what the initial data tells us about the crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight 8303. And we sit down for a roundtable discussion about the state of the industry and where aviation is headed as the normally busy summer travel season begins. PK8303 crash in Karachi Pakistan International […] The post AvTalk Episode 86: What’s next: a roundtable discussion appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 05, 2020•48 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the extremely rare incident where a Southwest Airlines 737 struck and killed someone on the runway while landing in Austin. We also see which airlines are continuing to shrink their fleets. And we take a look at the traffic numbers to see where flights are starting to creep […] The post AvTalk Episode 85: We’ll see appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
May 22, 2020•30 min
On this episode of AvTalk, more airlines say goodbye to sizable portions of their fleets while one airline will press an A380 into cargo service. And pilot Jon Weiswasser joins us to talk about his trifecta—landing at Newark, La Guardia, and JFK during the same flight in a Vans RV-8. Fleet retirements spreading far and […] The post AvTalk Episode 84: Completing the trifecta appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
May 08, 2020•48 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we look at some COVID-19 related aviation innovation, Seth Miller returns to help us understand how airlines are navigating the CARES Act, and we talk with Karan Singh from the Lufthansa Group to learn more about managing hundreds of repatriation flights. Airlines over the brink Airlines around the world are […] The post AvTalk Episode 83: Have we hit the bottom? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we see how far air traffic fell in March and what we’re likely to see in April. We also take a look at some of the more interesting flights that airlines have operated in the past few weeks. And Georgios Hatzimanolis from Marine Traffic joins us to compare notes on […] The post AvTalk Episode 82: Setting all the wrong records appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Apr 10, 2020•46 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we review which airlines and countries have now canceled all flights. And journalist Ethan Klapper joins us to discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on some air traffic control facilities around the United States. Airlines 0 Nearly 100 airlines have canceled all or nearly all of their operations. We walk […] The post AvTalk Episode 81: ATC 0 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Mar 26, 2020•40 min
On this special episode of AvTalk, Jason and Ian take stock of how the aviation industry has reacted to plummeting demand and ever changing government restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll. Jason and a few others are maintaining a useful list of airline operations as some airlines reduce their planned schedule by more […] The post AvTalk Episode 80: Grinding to a halt appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Mar 20, 2020•31 min
