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 AvTalk Episode 150: Spirit, the final Frontier appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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AvTalk Episode 150: Spirit, the final Frontier

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 AvTalk Episode 149: Now that’s a biggun’ appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 149: Now that’s a biggun’

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 AvTalk Episode 148: Firing the customer appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 148: Firing the customer

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 AvTalk Episode 147: The US’s 5G fiasco appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 147: The US’s 5G fiasco

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 Episode 146: Train versus plane appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Episode 146: Train versus plane

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 AvTalk Episode 145: EK231 and the stinking onion appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 145: EK231 and the stinking onion

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 AvTalk Episode 144: Our favorite conversations from 2021 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 144: Our favorite conversations from 2021

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 AvTalk Episode 143: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 2 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 143: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 2

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 AvTalk Episode 142: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 1 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 142: Everything you need to know about jet fuel, part 1

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 AvTalk Episode 141: China greenlights the 737 MAX appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 141: China greenlights the 737 MAX

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 AvTalk Episode 140: United CEO Scott Kirby on SAFs appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 140: United CEO Scott Kirby on SAFs

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.

AvTalk Episode 139: Catching up with airBaltic’s CEO and Chief Pilot

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.

AvTalk Episode 138: The 2021 Dubai Airshow

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.

AvTalk Episode 137: The grand reopening

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.

AvTalk Episode 136: Jet Pack Man isn’t real

An aviation podcast by aviation geeks for anyone who looks up when they hear an airplane fly overhead. Listen in as Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz bring you aviation news, views, and special guests every Friday. If you're a new avgeek or just can't get enough aviation in your life, get your avgeek fix with us.

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