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Episode 428 - The One With All The Interviews
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for a special recorded show this week.
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Nev and Carlos bring us some more of their time at the Jersey International Air Show, Captain Nick continues his discussion with Chris Burwell and Armando shares with us an amazing chat he had with Vicky Benzing at this year's Reno Air Races.
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Episode 427 - The Music Sounds Better With You
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show.
Lots of news from around the world and of course the UK.
We’re excited to share with you our second part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book ‘Nine Lives’.
See you in the chatroom!
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Hurricane Ian Update
https://nbaa.org/airacraft-operations/airspace/hurricane/hurricane-ian-2022/hurricane-ian-update-sep-29-2022-2215z/
https://www.flyingmag.com/naples-airport-closed-to-civilian-traffic/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/09/29/tropical-storm-ian-florida-airport-closed-flights-canceled/10449229002/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/ian-hurricane-travel-impacts/
Ryanair CEO: Air Malta Will Never Make A Profit
https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ceo-air-malta-no-profit/
https://simpleflying.com/air-malta-dissolution-questions/
Virgin Atlantic updates its gender identity policy
https://thepointsguy.com/news/virgin-atlantic-gender-neutral-uniform-policy/
https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/virgin-atlantic-updates-its-gender-identity-policy
Skytrax Awards
https://traveltomorrow.com/the-worlds-best-airline-for-2022-has-been-announced/
https://www.worldairlineawards.com/award-winners-for-2022/
Eviation Makes Aviation History at Moses Lake
https://flyingmag.com/eviation-makes-aviation-history-at-moses-lake/
https://newatlas.com/aircraft/eviation-alice-first-flight/
Injured Aircraft
https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4feb73f0&opt=0
https://simpleflying.com/heathrow-ground-collision-korean-air-iceland-air/
https://simpleflying.com/easyjet-a320-lightning-strike-damage/
Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63033676
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63079104
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63089990
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-63044304
Aircraft Boarding Music
https://onemileatatime.com/guides/airline-boarding-music/
Airbus, Boeing aircraft gone forever from Russia - says Rostec
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/119880-airbus-boeing-aircraft-gone-forever-from-russia-rostec
https://simpleflying.com/russia-goodbye-airbus-boeing-goes-alone/
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-russia-aiming-fly-solo-without-airbus-boeing-2022-09-28/
China Airlines Unveils Taiwan’s First A321neo “Pikachu Jet CI”
https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-unveils-taiwans-first-a321neo-pikachu-jet-ci/
MILITARY
Osprey salvaged
https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/osprey-salvaged?fbclid=IwAR3VKbQC57_PbhVJ45MTIgpCX-iDZmXYGl3Iwf5yDnWB2VYoje8SUMJ04WA
The New B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Be Unveiled In First Week Of December
https://theaviationist.com/2022/09/21/the-new-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-to-be-unveiled-in-first-week-of-december/
Aerospace and defense giant Boeing secured a contract to produce 96 Apache helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces as the company scales up its manufacturing capabilities in Maysa, Arizona.
https://chamberbusinessnews.com/2022/09/26/boeing-sells-apache-helicopters-to-poland-expands-operations-in-mesa/
Hurricane Hunter P-3 Launched New Low Flying Drone Into Ian
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/hurricane-hunter-p-3-launched-new-low-flying-drone-into-ian
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Episode 426 - We're Back!
We're back this week!
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show. We’re excited to share with you our first part of our new series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book ‘Nine Lives’. We are also excited to share with you what Carlos and Nev got up to at the Jersey International Air Display!
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Episode 425 - Inappropriate Pilot Gestures
Join Matt, Nev and Armando (on tape!) for this week's episode.
In this week's show: A punch up at Air France, a cracked Dreamliner window and Ryanair reports record passenger numbers in August. Also, we'll be talking about the upcoming interview with Chris Burwell and Carlos and I are off to Jersey next week for their International Air Display.
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Episode 424 - With Ben Rourke
Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's show.
In this week's show a new runway opens in Ireland, KLM get grinchy & one Boeing 737 decides to lose some weight.
In the military, the Italian Armed Forces fly their new helicopter and the A321LR puts on it Gray outfit for a new mission.
We chat with Ben as he continues his Journey towards the ultimate dream.
In part 2 of the interview that we did with Patrick Elliott and Linda Walker at the Seething fly in at the start of July, the couple took their Long EZ around the world. But in order to ship it to various parts of the world, the aircraft had to be taken apart. Carlos talked to them about the challenges of doing this and the logistics that were involved.
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New €320m runway opens at Dublin Airport with Ryanair flight
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0823/1318439-new-320m-runway-at-dublin-airport-opens-today/
KLM no longer giving pilots free flights to work
https://nltimes.nl/2022/08/21/klm-longer-giving-pilots-free-flights-work
https://nos.nl/artikel/2440731-klm-piloten-in-het-buitenland-mogen-niet-meer-gratis-naar-werk-vliegen
UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-08-18/uk-software-startup-helping-pilots-fly-more-efficiently
Alaska Boeing 737-900 engine cowl opens in flight
https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fd41a08&opt=0
https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/alaska-airlines-737-returns-to-seattle-airport-after-losing-engine-cowling/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-airlines-flight-emergency-landing-vibration-engine-cover-rcna44344
London to get new airport as Manston is cleared for take-off
https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/london-to-get-new-airport-as-manston-cleared-for-take-off/
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/manston-airport-given-green-light-against-planners-recommendations-22-08-2022/
https://flyer.co.uk/cleared-for-take-off-manston-airport-gets-govt-go-ahead/
Coming to a giant airport screen: Your personal flight information
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/07/25/delta-tech-flight-info-screen/
British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62667543
https://macksolo.com/journey/
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Episode 423 - BOOM goes the Airline
Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's show.
In this week's show American Airlines goes BOOM, one airport worker wishes he hadn't of played Tag & two pilots get some shut eye in during a flight.
In the military, the US Air Force grounds it’s Osprey fleet for an issue the Marines have known about for years and the Polish Air Force signs a huge deal with an Asian partner for new fighters.
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American Airlines agrees purchase of Boom Supersonic jets
https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/08/american-airlines-announces-plans-to-purchase-20-boom-supersonic-aircraft/
Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger cap
https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-ups-stansted-flights-over-hopeless-heathrow-passenger-cap-12674439
US regional airline Tailwind to fly floatplanes between New York and DC area
https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/us-regional-airline-tailwind-to-fly-floatplanes-between-new-york-and-dc-area/149854.article
Qantas to open new crew training center in Sydney
https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/qantas-to-open-new-pilot-training-centre-in-sydney/
Thousands of British Airways staff win 13% pay rise after 'tough negotiations'
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/16/ba-strikes-will-your-flight-be-affected-and-what-should-you-do-if-it-is-cancelled
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/aug/15/thousands-of-british-airways-workers-to-get-pay-rise
Ethiopian Airlines Incident
https://onemileatatime.com/news/ethiopian-airlines-pilots-fall-asleep/
https://samchui.com/2022/08/19/ethiopian-airlines-b737-misses-landing-after-both-pilots-fall-asleep/
Campaign to rescue decaying Dart Herald airliner from field
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-62548195
Zipair's Inflight Meals Made with Cricket Powder
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair
Two airport restrooms in the running to take the throne of America’s Best Restroom
https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-airport-restroom/
https://www.bestrestroom.com/
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Episode 422 - With Capt Al
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and Capt. Al for this week's show.
In this week's show we have executives throwing bags, food festivals and virtual plane spotting!
And in the military, the USAF starts thinking about unloading some of the competitors for the light attack aircraft competition and the Air Force of Mali receives some new(er) aircraft.
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Episode 421 - Muffin Anyone?
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for this week's Show.
In this week's show Ryanair sets a new record, one passenger takes a wizz after seeing there phone bill & another passenger eats a VERY expensive McMuffin.
And in the Military this week the US Special Operations Command chooses a new armed overwatch platform and a large portion of the world's fighter fleet is grounded.
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Southampton Airport runway expansion will go ahead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-62381000
Ryanair sets new passenger record
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2022/08/03/ryanair-sets-new-passenger-record-after-almost-17-million-flew-with-airline-in-july/
British Airways is about to pause sales of long-haul flights to destinations such as New York as the airline battles disruption at Heathrow.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/08/03/british-airways-cant-rule-ban-long-haul-ticket-sales-heathrow/
What Happens When an Airline Tug Jack-knifes With a Jet in Tow
https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-what-happens-when-an-airline-tug-jackknifes-with-a-jet-in-tow
Emirates returns to Stansted Airport with daily long-haul service to Dubai
https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/business/emirates-dubai-service-returns-to-stansted-airport-as-deman-9267203/
Passenger Fined Over $1,800 Over a Couple of McMuffins in His Luggage
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/australian-airline-mcmuffin-fineAirline
Finland set to test mobile app that will let passengers travel paper-free
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/03/digital-passports-finland-set-to-test-mobile-app-that-will-let-passengers-travel-paper-fre
Three taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes at Cotswold Airport
https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2022-08-04/plane-crashes-after-overshooting-the-runway-at-cotswold-airport
London City Airport to reach 3 million passenger mark as numbers soar
https://www.cityam.com/london-city-airport-to-reach-3-million-passenger-mark-as-numbers-soar/
Wizz Air passengers get '£80 phone bill' after calling £1.45 a minute helpline to try and get a refund
https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/gatwick-wizz-air-passengers-80-24652154
MILITARY
US Special Operations Command chooses L3Harris’ Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch effort
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/08/01/us-special-operations-command-chooses-l3harris-sky-warden-for-armed-overwatch-effort/
Rescuers on the Rio Grande: Coast Guard team saves lives at the border
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/426256/rescuers-rio-grande-coast-guard-team-saves-lives-border?fbclid=IwAR1JDl5hXMe59GbC8bkEcfWlaUat9YCFcileuxDpgpioADeL64H7Lomu9fM&fs=e&s=cl
The Air Force is grounding the majority of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet today, due to a faulty component inside its ejection seat that could prevent the pilot from being able to safely egress from the aircraft during an emergency, Breaking Defense has learned.
https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/air-force-grounds-almost-300-training-planes-as-ejection-seat-safety-concerns-spread/article_8d2f85d8-bcae-5a65-b0e5-6089460ba56b.html
https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/air-force-grounding-f-35s-over-ejection-seat-concerns/
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Episode 420 - Wedding Room Changes
Join Matt, Nev, Captain Andy and Captain Jeff for this week's Show.
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Episode 419 - Luggage Woes and Baggage Handling
Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's Show.
In this week's show one airline carries its own ground handlers, one passenger takes a carry on so as to not lose her luggage and loses her luggage & we take a look at Farnborough International Airshow 2022.
In the military, Slovakia's entire fleet of MiG-29s is gifted to Ukraine, and Bell unveils its nearly-complete mock-up of the new 360 Invictus next-generation helicopter.
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Heathrow Tells airlines to stop selling summer flights!
https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-statement-on-operations-at-london-heathrow
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62163254
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/07/14/emirates-refuses-heathrows-demands-to-cut-passenger-numbers-and-launches-stinging-attack-on-airport/
Introducing Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330neo
https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantics-a330neo-facts/
https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/the-best-flying-experience-ever-introducing-virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo
https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantics-airbus-a330neo-cabin/
Icelandair Carries O(w)n Baggage Handlers on Amsterdam Flights
https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-amsterdam-flights-carry-baggage-handlers/
https://www.businessinsider.com/icelandair-flying-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-help-load-unload-luggage-2022-7
https://aviationsourcenews.com/news/icelandair-are-sending-their-own-baggage-handlers-to-amsterdam-to-reduce-disruption/
Alaska Airlines celebrated its 90th anniversary by giving its employees 90,000 miles each to travel the globe
https://news.alaskaair.com/care/alaska-airlines-90000-miles-employee-appreciation/
https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-employees-miles/
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31562-alaska-airlines-90-years-90000-miles-employees
Farnborough
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31556-boeing-to-showcase-737-max-and-777x-aircraft-farnborough
https://airlinergs.com/boeing-to-showcase-newest-jets-at-farnborough-airshow/
https://twitter.com/i/status/1547208240097796097
Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-07-08/airbus-helicopters-delivers-7000th-ecureuil
https://www.airbus.com/en/asset-preview/13406
10 ways to pass the time if your flight is delayed!
https://www.traveloffpath.com/flight-delayed-here-are-10-ways-to-pass-the-time/
AAIB report on ZeroAvia crash in test flight over Cranfield
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-62086128
https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-piper-pa-46-350p-modified-g-hyza
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62a20c39d3bf7f037097be7b/Piper_PA-46-350P__Modified__G-HYZA_08-22.pdf
Air Canada Baggage woes
https://www.businessinsider.com/air-canada-lost-luggage-travel-chaos-cancelled-flights-airlines-aiports-2022-7?r=US&IR=T
Biden admin says 66 too old for commercial pilots, as president nears 80
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-admin-old-commercial-pilots-ages-president-80
96-Year-Old Celebrates 80 Years Working At American Airlines
https://onemileatatime.com/news/oldest-american-airlines-employee/
MILITARY
Entire Slovak MiG-29 fleet gifted to Ukraine
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/07/09/entire-slovak-mig-29-fleet-gifted-to-ukraine-bulgarian-su-25s-in-parts/
How A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Was Blown Off An Aircraft Carrier
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/how-a-u-s-navy-f-a-18-super-hornet-was-blown-off-an-aircraft-carrier/
Nearly Complete Invictus Armed Scout Helicopter Looks Wicked In New Photos
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/nearly-complete-invictus-armed-scout-helicopter-looks-wicked-in-new-photos
First Laser Weapon For A Fighter Delivered To The Air Force
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-laser-weapon-for-a-fighter-delivered-to-the-air-force
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Episode 418 - Oshkosh, the PilotEdge and a SimVenture
Join Carlos, Nev and Armando (on tape) for a big pile of aviation fun.
In this week's episode the UK's legacy carrier announces more cancellations up to the end of October and Nev's original lift home requires a little assistance on arrival at Copenhagen!
Armando is flying this week but instead of military news, he brings us an interview with Kevin Meyers from PilotEdge, a popular Air Traffic Control add-on to your favourite flight simulator.
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Scandinavian Airline SAS Files For Bankruptcy In U.S.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/07/05/air-travel-summer-pilot-strikes-labor-unrest/?sh=ae5be416c4de
British Airways to cut a further 10,300 flights until end of October
https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-to-cut-a-further-10-300-flights-until-end-of-october-12647016
The worse UK airports for cancellations right now
https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/worse-uk-airports-cancellations-june-2022/
Airbus A380 'flew 14 hours' with hole in side
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-a380-flew-14-hours-with-hole-in-side/index.html
London City Airport launches consultation on expanding flight hours
https://ukaviation.news/london-city-aiport-launches-consultation-on-expanding-flight-hours/
AAIB: 100 years of investigating accidents
https://ukaviation.news/aaib-100-years-of-investigating-accidents/
86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bette-nash-recognized-worlds-longest-serving-flight-attendant-american-airlines
Spanish fighter plane intercepts easyJet flight after false bomb threat
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/04/spanish-fighter-plane-grounds-easyjet-flight-after-false-bomb-threat
A British Airways aircraft from London suffered an incident at Copenhagen Airport.
https://www.airlive.net/incident-foam-was-used-by-fire-fighters-on-a-british-airways-a320-at-copenhagen-airport/
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Episode 417 - The Disruptions Episode
Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's show.
In this weeks show one airline is brushing the dust off its A380, one airline loses some luggage and its not Nev's this time & its bunk bed fun for one lucky airline.
In the military the US Air Force pushes for more Gulfstream-based Electronic Warfare aircraft, Lockheed Skunkworks walks about Top Gun, and Armando gives us a rundown of why 4th generation fighters are more relevant than ever.
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Lufthansa is reactivating the Airbus A380
https://www.aerotelegraph.com/lufthansa-stellt-airbus-a380-wieder-nach-muenchen
https://simpleflying.com/lufthansas-airbus-a380-return-munich/
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lufthansa-return-flying-a380-2022-06-27/
UK Government unveils 22 point plan to tackle Aviation Disruption
https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/UK-government-releases-plan-to-address-aviation-disruption
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption
https://news.sky.com/story/several-flights-cancelled-from-heathrow-due-to-high-passenger-numbers-12642926
Airline loses entire Welsh college rugby team's luggage on South Africa tour
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/airline-loses-entire-welsh-college-24363918
https://twitter.com/Nigelrefowens/status/1542203199737790465
Embraer Partners With Toyota To Increase Production Efficiency
https://industry-update.com/embraer-works-with-toyota-to-increase-production-efficiency/69869/
https://simpleflying.com/embraer-toyota-efficiency-partnership/
https://airlinergs.com/embraer-establishes-an-agreement-with-toyota/
The Pilot Club Launches Online Flight School
https://fselite.net/content/the-pilot-club-launches-online-flight-school/
https://www.thepilotclub.org/
Dorset aviation firm falls into administration
https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/dorset-aviation-firm-collapse-aim-7274553
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ministers-urged-to-intervene-in-chinese-deal-for-aerospace-supplier-aim-altitude-hk5plcp3k
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/insolvency/content/100359
London Heathrow Airport Told To Cut Fees By Regulators
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31434-uk-caa-heathrow-charges
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/uks-civil-aviation-authority-tells-heathrow-to-reduce-passenger-charges/
https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/298283/london-heathrow-ceo-hits-back-at-uk-caas-charges-proposal/
ITA A330 Takes Off After Colliding With Air France 777 At JFK
https://onemileatatime.com/news/ita-a330-takes-off-colliding-air-france-777/
Air New Zealand To Introduce Bunk Beds From 2024
https://www.gatechecked.com/air-new-zealand-bunk-beds-6486?utm_source=flightaware.com&utm_medium=social
Airline captain writes note to tooth fairy for girl who lost tooth on plane
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/airline-captain-writes-note-tooth-fairy-girl-lost/story?id=85954500
MILITARY
Congress Pushes For More Air Force EC-37 Electronic Warfare Jets
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/congress-pushes-for-more-air-force-ec-37-electronic-warfare-jets
Lockheed Martin lifts lid on Top Gun's Darkstar hypersonic jet concept
https://newatlas.com/aircraft/lockheed-martin-top-gun-darkstar-hypersonic-jet-concept/
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Episode 416 - Insert Your Own Title Here
Join Carlos and Matt for this week's show.
In this week's show we find out why the A350-1000 is tiny, one spanish airline goes BIG & one driver tries to escape some parking fines.
In the Military this week Armando brings us all the latest news from across the globe.
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A350-1000 ‘too small’ to top Airbus range: Emirates chief https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/a350-1000-too-small-to-top-airbus-range-emirates-chief/149067.article
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-06-21/airbus-ceo-doubts-prospects-future-very-large-aircraft
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-20/airbus-seeks-qatar-resolution-air-india-jet-order-iata-update#xj4y7vzkg
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary helps out at Dublin Airport security checkpoint
https://www.independent.ie/news/pictured-ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-helps-out-at-dublin-airport-security-checkpoint-41770892.html
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-seen-27285879
https://inews.co.uk/news/ryanair-boss-flight-delays-cancellations-summer-airport-1697655
Landmark changes allow UK pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV to work unrestricted
https://simpleflying.com/uk-caa-reveals-landmark-updates-for-pilots-atc-staff-living-with-hiv/
https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/caa-landmark-changes-hiv-pilots-air-traffic-controllers/
https://www.caa.co.uk/aeromedical-examiners/medical-standards/pilots/conditions/infectious-disease/infectious-diseases-guidance-material-gm/
Spanish airline reserves 10 Airlander airships from Bedford-based firm
https://www.flyingmag.com/spanish-airline-group-reserves-orders-for-10-massive-airships/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-61811535 https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/06/spanish-airline-reserves-airlander-10-blimps-for-2026-passenger-service/
https://airwaysmag.com/air-nostrum-airlander-airships/
Ryanair swoops in with ‘rescue flights’ for passengers after cancellations by other airlines
https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/ryanair-rescue-flights-travel-chaos-2022/
https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-launches-rescue-flights-following-uk-cancellations/
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/ryanair-strikes-planned-walkout-dates-24272227
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flights-cancelled-easyjet-heathrow-gatwick-b2104898.html
BUILD AN AIRPLANE IN ONE WEEK AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH
https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/aircraft-propulsion/airventure-attendees-select-final-design-build-plane-project
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/march/31/build-an-airplane-in-one-week-at-eaa-airventure
https://www.aviationpros.com/tools-equipment/paints/paints-coatings/press-release/21270198/sherwinwilliams-aerospace-coatings-sherwinwilliams-and-scheme-designers-provide-design-expertise-and-aerospace-coatings-to-help-build-a-plane-in-seven-days-at-eaa-airventure-2022
Passenger Jet Catches Fire in Miami After Landing Gear Collapse
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-21/officials-plane-fire-at-miami-airport-3-minor-injuries#xj4y7vzkg
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/l5203#2c570c01
https://samchui.com/2022/06/22/red-air-md-82-crash-landed-at-miami-airport/#.YrMm33ZBy3A
Catering and services innovations showcased at WTCE 2022
https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/industry-news/catering-and-services-innovations-to-be-showcased-at-wtce-2022.html
https://www.worldtravelcateringexpo.com/en-gb.html
https://www.topsfoods.com/inflight
Near-miss at Beccles airfield left student pilots 'shaken'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-61760969
https://www.airproxboard.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/Standard_content/Airprox_report_files/2021/Airprox%20Report%202021218.pdf
China Updates Five-year General Aviation Plan
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-06-22/china-updates-five-year-general-aviation-plan
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2022-06-14/detail-ihaziuqy8685856.shtml
http://www.gaac.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fs1-ga.pdf
Driver attempts to avoid parking charge
https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/crime/stansted-airport-car-stuck-avoiding-parking-fees-9096944
MILITARY
https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article/3063524/air-force-selects-future-aircrew-helmet/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-may-let-tajikistan-hold-fleeing-afghan-aircraft-2022-06-20/
https://defence-blog.com/russian-pilots-still-use-non-military-navigation-equipment/
https://www.airforcemag.com/house-moves-to-upgrade-not-retire-oldest-f-22s/
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Episode 415 - Sweltering Studios
Join Carlos, Matt and Peter for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news.
n this week's show Airbus shows off its longest yet pressurised tube, big pay raises at American’s regional carriers, and Irish Business Aviation gets a huge boost with a new oversight agency.
In the military, the US Navy and Marine [Core] take an operations pause after a series of mishaps; the new German F-35s are headed to Buechel Air Base, and Sweden is set to get some second-hand C-130 J's.
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Mini Military Special
Unfortunately we couldn't get the stars to align this week so Armando has come to the rescue with a 'shorter than usual' mini military special.
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MILITARY
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2022/06/09/5-marines-dead-in-california-osprey-crash/
https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/3055988/new-air-national-guard-exercise-tests-agility-in-michigan/
https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/details-surface-on-china-s-dangerous-interception-of-raaf-p-8a
https://warbirdsnews.com/aviation-museum-news/flying-proms-symphonic-air-show-returns-to-the-military-aviation-museum.html
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Episode 414 - The One With Extended Military
Join Carlos, Matt and Andy for this week's show.
In this week's show we take a look at the Platinum Jubes aircraft one airline buys some new stock & its chaos in the Uks airports again
In the Military, Japan partners with BAe Systems over Lockheed Martin, The US Air Force's next generation fighter takes a step in the next direction (as seen in Top Gun Maverick), and a Marine pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for his expert landing of an injured C-130 in a farmer's field.
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What It Takes To Co-Ordinate A Platinum Jubilee Flypast
https://simpleflying.com/buckingham-palace-flyover-coordination/
https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press22/platinumjubileeflypast2022.htm
Airport Disruption and Chaos
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/dublin-schiphol-manchester-who-s-to-blame-for-europe-s-airport-chaos-and-what-are-your-rig
https://inews.co.uk/news/flights-cancelled-where-most-uk-airports-worst-disrupted-travel-chaos-1665047
https://www.ft.com/content/5c8142ed-5a72-4de8-bf89-a6d6323a8b4f
Norwegian Air Shuttle recommits to acquire 50 Boeing 737 MAX by 2028
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31148-norwegian-air-shuttle-to-add-at-least-50-boeing-737-max-8s
Nepal to Tighten Aviation Regulations in Wake of Deadly Crash
https://avherald.com/h?article=4f9842eb&opt=0
https://www.aeroinside.com/17007/tara-dhc6-near-jomsom-on-may-29th-2022-aircraft-found-collided-with-mountain
https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/nepal-to-tighten-aviation-laws-in-wake-of-deadly-crash/
https://www.flightradar24.com/2022-05-29/04:13/12x/9NAET/2c093470
Virgin Atlantic relaxes tattoo policy for employees
https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/latest/virgin-atlantic-relaxes-tattoo-policy-for-employees
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/31/virgin-atlantic-allows-cabin-crew-to-display-tattoos
ITA Pilot Fired After Allegedly Sleeping During Long-Haul Flight
https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2022/05/28/news/i_piloti_di_ita_airways_si_addormentano_in_volo_paura_nei_cieli_della_francia-351382699/
https://www.traveller.com.au/ita-airlines-italy-pilot-sacked-after-allegedly-falling-asleep-while-flying-from-new-york-to-rome-h243my
https://airwaysmag.com/pilots-flew-a330-asleep/
CAE Puts VR To Work in Pilot Training
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-06-01/cae-puts-vr-work-pilot-training
Joby receives FAA nod to start air taxi services commercially
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/joby-receives-faa-nod-start-air-taxi-services-commercially-2022-05-26/
EASA Progresses on Civil Supersonic Jet Regulations
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-05-31/easa-progresses-civil-supersonic-jet-regulations
https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/notices-of-proposed-amendment/npa-2022-04
Regent Craft To Design 100-Seat Seagliders in Partnership with Hawaiian Airlines
https://www.flyingmag.com/regent-craft-to-design-100-seat-seagliders-in-partnership-with-hawaiian-airlines/
Foooooooodddddddddd
https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/06/swiss-offers-new-inflight-meal-pre-order-option-for-business-class-travellers-on-long-haul-flights/
103 Year Old Swedish Woman Sets Record for World's Oldest Parachuter!
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/05/30/103-year-old-swedish-woman-sets-record-for-world-s-oldest-parachuter
MILITARY
Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK
https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/japan-may-co-develop-future-fighter-f-x-with-uk/
The Air Force’s next-gen fighter has moved into a critical new phase
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/06/01/the-air-forces-next-gen-fighter-has-moved-into-a-critical-new-phase/
India Cuts Back World’s Largest Fighter Jet Procurement Programme By Half
https://www.businessworld.in/article/India-cuts-back-world-s-largest-fighter-jet-procurement-programme-by-half-/30-05-2022-430673/
Pilot Who Landed KC-130J In A Farmer’s Field After Midair Collision With F-35 Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/30/pilot-who-landed-kc-130j-in-a-farmers-field-after-midair-collision-with-f-35-receives-distinguished-flying-cross/
Liked ‘Top Gun: Maverick’? Get Ready for ‘Devotion’, a new film showcasing Korean Air War Heroism
https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/27/devotion-movie/
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Episode 413 - Whirlwind Visits and an Early Breakfast
Join Carlos, Nev, and Matt for this week's show.
In this week's show Easyjet has to hit CTL ALT DEL 3 times, one crew member has a few bevies on board and is one airline turning to Lego aircraft .
In the military this week grey aircraft fly around and make noise, and Top Gun is finally released & Carlos loved it!
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KLM suspends Amsterdam flight sales amid staff shortages at Schiphol Airport
https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/travel/klm-suspends-flights-amsterdam-schiphol-b2089011.html
EasyJet flights cancelled after software failure
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-61601249
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/26/it-glitch-creates-turmoil-for-easyjet-passengers-across-europe
https://www.digit.fyi/easyjet-it-issues-cause-airline-to-cancel-hundreds-of-flights/
Indian Low-Cost Carrier SpiceJet Experiences Disruption due to Ransomware Attack
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spicejet-airline-passengers-stranded-after-ransomware-attack/
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/vmware-airline-targeted-as-ransomware-chaos-reigns
https://www.securityweek.com/hundreds-stranded-after-ransomware-attack-indian-airline
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/e/new-linux-based-ransomware-cheerscrypt-targets-exsi-devices.html
Bombardier launches ultra-long-range Global 8000 with supersonic test campaign
https://www.flightglobal.com/ebace-2022/bombardier-launches-ultra-long-range-global-8000-with-supersonic-test-campaign/148756.article
https://avgeekery.com/global-8000-goes-supersonic-in-testing/
Plane written off after hard landing at Exeter Airport
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-61521046
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627ce6e5d3bf7f05216d7e04/Boeing_737-4Q8_G-JMCY_07-22.pdf
Lauda Crew Member Arrested and Sacked After he was "filmed downing alcohol on flight"
https://onemileatatime.com/news/flight-attendant-drinks-arrested-fired/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18652659/ryanair-steward-arrested-drinks-trolley/
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/notes/division/4/7
Boeing safety chief warns against new cockpit alert system for 737 Max 10
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/boeing-safety-chief-warns-against-new-cockpit-alert-system-for-737-max-10/148790.article
Icelandair Celebrates 10 Years Of Billund Flights With LEGO Boeing 737 MAX
https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-10-years-billund-flights-lego-boeing-737/
Airbus Commits To Construction Of New Helicopter Headquarters At London Oxford Airport
https://simpleflying.com/airbus-new-helicopter-hq-london-oxford-airport/
Passenger Loses Shoe After Plane Floor Opens Up: 'New Fear Unlocked'
https://www.newsweek.com/passenger-loses-shoe-plane-floor-opens-1710285
KLM Cargo starts the process to replace its Boeing 747-400Fs
https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/05/klm-cargo-starts-the-process-to-replace-its-boeing-747-400fs/
IndiGo Pilot Welcomes Wife On-Board With A Surprise Announcement
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indigo-pilot-wins-hearts-with-public-announcement-for-wife-who-was-on-the-same-flight-3011550
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