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 AvTalk Episode 139: Catching up with airBaltic’s CEO and Chief Pilot appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 26, 2021•12 min•Ep. 139
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 AvTalk Episode 138: The 2021 Dubai Airshow appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 138
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 AvTalk Episode 137: The grand reopening appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 137
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 AvTalk Episode 136: Jet Pack Man isn’t real appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Nov 05, 2021•40 min•Ep. 136
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 AvTalk Episode 135: Airbus Chief Test Pilot Malcolm Ridley appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 135
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 AvTalk Episode 134: Nobody cares about number 2 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 134
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 AvTalk Episode 133: Southwest, ATC, and the rumor mill appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 133
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 AvTalk Episode 132: Net Zero at the IATAAGM appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 08, 2021•42 min•Ep. 132
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 AvTalk Episode 131: When pigs… stand next to a runway? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Oct 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 131
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 AvTalk Episode 130: The Airbus Summit appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 130
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 AvTalk Episode 129: A maddening report appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 129
On this episode of AvTalk, the Raccoon returns! Plus, the FAA is keeping Virgin Galactic grounded, and the list of places the MAX can fly gets longer. Welcome back Mr. Porter Porter Airlines restarted flights this week after an 18 month hiatus. And not to miss out on the party, Air Canada also brought back […] The post AvTalk Episode 128: The Raccoon Returns appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 128
On this episode of AvTalk, the Kabul Airlift ends and the last US military aircraft leaves Afghanistan after a 20 year war Emirates brings forward its final A380 delivery. And Eastern Airlines is getting into the boxes business. Kabul Airlift ends The Kabul Airlift has ended with the final withdrawal of United States troops from […] The post AvTalk Episode 127: Getting into the boxes business appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Sep 03, 2021•33 min•Ep. 127
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the ongoing Kabul Airlift, the activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet by the US Department of Defense and the other commercial airlines supporting evacuation efforts. The Kabul Airlift The United States and its coalition partners are engaged in a massive airlift out of Kabul. In addition to […] The post AvTalk Episode 126: The Kabul Airlift appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 126
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the rapidly devolving situation in Kabul, Afghanistan. And Ned Russell joins us to discuss his reporting on how airlines feel about the 737 MAX some eight months after its return to revenue service. Chaos in Kabul The rapidly devolving situation in Afghanistan created chaos at the Kabul airport […] The post AvTalk Episode 125: Chaos in Kabul appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 20, 2021•35 min•Ep. 125
On this episode of AvTalk, the 737 MAX begins recertification flights in China, US airlines weigh vaccine mandates, and the law of unintended consequences hits airlines in the nose. Airlines weighing vaccine mandates Airlines are split on whether to require employees get vaccinated and what happens if they choose not to. We discuss which major […] The post AvTalk Episode 124: Get out your smelling salts appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 124
On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back Steve Giordano of Jet Test and Transport to talk about his new YouTube series Cockpit Casual, which showcases the bizarre world of test and ferry pilots. Spirit’s operational meltdown We look at Spirit’s terrible week and what’s to come as they try and dig out from under […] The post AvTalk Episode 123: Cockpit Casual with Steve Giordano appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Aug 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 123
On this episode of AvTalk, we sit down with Elan Head, editorial director of eVTOL.com to get a primer on the world of electric vertical take off and landing aircraft. Plus, Jason previews the new seaplane service from New York to Boston. Jason’s Tailwind Tour After our discussion last week about forthcoming seaplane service from […] The post AvTalk Episode 122: Everything you need to know about eVTOL aircraft appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 30, 2021•44 min•Ep. 122
On this episode of AvTalk, the industry recovery is expanding as we pass 100,000 commercial flights for the first time in over a year, the operator of the Transair flight that crashed in Hawaii is grounded by the FAA, and British Airways is quickly fixing its uncovered holes. Passing 100,000 flights For the first time […] The post AvTalk Episode 121: Passing 100,000 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 121
United orders 200 Heart Aerospace electric regional aircraft, Porter finally confirms its E195-E2 order, and Boeing is now dealing with fresh 787 quality issues. Heart Aerospace gets a big order from United United Airlines and regional partner carrier Mesa Airlines ordered 200 Heart Aerospace ES-19 all-electric regional aircraft this week. The aircraft, still in development, […] The post AvTalk Episode 120: Aviation, it’s electric! appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 120
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the ditching of a Transair 737-200 in Hawaii. Delta is headed to the used plane lot and we’re finally ready to launch Richard Branson into space. Transair 810 ditching in Hawaii A Transair 737 operated by Rhoades Aviation ditched in the water near Honolulu after suffering engine trouble. Both […] The post AvTalk Episode 119: Ditching in the dark appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 119
On this week’s episode, United announces a huge and real aircraft order, the Boeing 777X suffers another setback, and an airline in Alaska seeks to become the Icelandair of the northwest. The big United order Jason attends his first large industry event this week in Newark, as United announces an order for 270 737 MAX […] The post AvTalk Episode 118: A real aircraft order appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jul 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 118
On this episode of AvTalk, Southwest Airlines is getting a new CEO, airlines are running into the great training roadblock, and the 737 MAX still isn’t re-certified in China. Southwest Airlines’ CEO changes Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced he will step down in February 2022, with Robert Jordan assuming the role. Kelly will remain […] The post AvTalk Episode 117: Undesirable Retraction appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 117
On this episode of AvTalk, the US and EU close the book on their aviation subsidies fight and turn their attention to China. CFM debuts its new RISE engine platform. And Airbus and Cathay Pacific are working on single pilot operations for the A350 in cruise. The EU and US make nice, turn their attention […] The post AvTalk Episode 116: WTO look there’s China appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 116
On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome aerospace journalists John Walton and Jon Ostrower to discuss United Airlines’ order for Boom’s Supersonic Overture jet, and the likelihood of the aircraft ever entering service. Our discussion of United’s order for Boom’s proposed supersonic jet covers the challenges Boom, and any airline seeking to fly the supersonic […] The post AvTalk Episode 115: Is Boom all noise? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 115
On this episode of AvTalk, we try to fit in as many Breeze Airways puns as we can as Jason fills us in on the airline’s inaugural flight. We also take stock of the situation in Belarus and see where things stand now. Plus, Airbus is getting ready to ramp up A320 family production in […] The post AvTalk Episode 114: Shootin’ the Breeze appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Jun 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 114
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the forcible diversion of a Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius to Minsk, Belarus and the ensuing international response. On 23 May, Ryanair flight 4978 was forcibly diverted by Belarus. Aviation journalist Seth Miller of PaxEx.aero joins us as we discuss what happened, the international reaction, and why […] The post AvTalk Episode 113: Ryanair flight 4978 forced to land in Belarus appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
May 28, 2021•40 min•Ep. 113
On this episode of AvTalk, a Metroliner and SR22 collide over Denver and everyone walks away safely. A Boutique Air flight loses a door. And Boeing fixes the latest issue with the 737 MAX. Metroliner vs SR22 A Cirrus SR22 and Key Lime Air Swearingen Metroliner collided near Denver’s Centennial Airport last week. Everyone walked […] The post AvTalk Episode 112: They walked away from a mid-air collision appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
May 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 112
On this episode of AvTalk, we continue our conversation with NTSB investigator Sean Payne to discuss the NTSB’s most wanted list and their call for crash protected recorders to be installed in all passenger carrying commercial aircraft. More MAX news The FAA issued its airworthiness directive saying some 737 MAX with electrical grounding issues need […] The post AvTalk Episode 111: NTSB Investigator Sean Payne, Part 2 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
May 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 111
On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome Sean Payne, an investigator with the US National Transportation Safety Board, for the first in a two-part interview. In part one this week, Payne walks us through how the NTSB collects, processes, and uses information from aircraft data recorders to help determine the cause of an accident. First […] The post AvTalk Episode 110: NTSB Investigator Sean Payne, Part 1 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog ....
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 110
