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30 episodes
AvTalk Episode 383: Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty
Ep 383 · Aug 14, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in […] The post AvTalk Episode 383: Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan
Ep 382 · Aug 7, 2026 · 53 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s […] The post AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 381: Xavier Pepin, Ultra Long Range Pilot
Ep 381 · Jul 31, 2026 · 46 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we speak with Xavier Pepin, the captain of the Airbus 24 hour, 24 minute Airbus A350-1000ULR flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. We talk about flight planning, crew resource management, fatigue and rest, and what’s next for the A350-1000ULR flight test program. Also on this week’s episode, highlights from EAA Airventure […] The post AvTalk Episode 381: Xavier Pepin, Ultra Long Range Pilot appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time
Ep 380 · Jul 24, 2026 · 39 min
It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of early build Boeing 777X frames. Then we get to learn about the important mission for Airbus’ A380 Flight Lab. […] The post AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 379: This feels eerily similar
Ep 379 · Jul 17, 2026 · 48 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Ryanair (Malta Air) 737-800 suffers an uncontained engine failure after departing Thessaloniki, Greece, resulting in a shattered cabin window and a passenger partially sucked out of the cabin. We discuss the specifics on this accident and its similarities with Southwest 1380. German investigators release their preliminary report on […] The post AvTalk Episode 379: This feels eerily similar appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 378: How the Farnborough Airshow comes together
Ep 378 · Jul 10, 2026 · 58 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re headed to Farnborough for an inside look at how the airshow comes together. From state of the art aircraft tracking technology to making sure all of the toilets are working, Farnborough International director of operations Ben Gleenson explains what it takes to make sure the biannual airshow goes […] The post AvTalk Episode 378: How the Farnborough Airshow comes together appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777
Ep 377 · Jul 3, 2026 · 52 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a pair of powerful earthquakes cause widespread damage and significant loss of life in Venezuela. We look at how aid is reaching the country and the impacts on commercial aviation. A low pass at Horseshoe Bay by a 777 is under investigation by the FAA. After a small aircraft […] The post AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777 appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere
Ep 376 · Jun 26, 2026 · 52 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston. The US Coast Guard says changes to DC’s airspace have actually made helicopter operations in the region less safe. US congressional leaders remain at odds over competing aviation safety bills, […] The post AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end?
Ep 375 · Jun 19, 2026 · 46 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to […] The post AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license
Ep 374 · Jun 12, 2026 · 46 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Lufthansa 787 takes a bow in Frankfurt, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the United 767 accident in Newark, and Canadian authorities charge a former Air Canada pilot with fraud and forgery after it was discovered he flew for the airline without ever having the appropriate license. […] The post AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere
Ep 373 · Jun 5, 2026 · 53 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, SAS’s India relaunch doesn’t quite make it to India. The first Airbus A350-100ULR for Qantas’ Project Sunrise takes to the skies. Boeing is advancing the 737 MAX monthly production rate as it says it anticipates MAX 7 and MAX 10 certification by the end of the year. Violence flares […] The post AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 372: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Ep 372 · May 29, 2026 · 31 min
We’re in Stockholm for a our semi-annual Flightradar24 crew meetup this week. Ian is joined by Gabe Leigh to discuss what’s it like behind the scenes capturing the stories of aviation professionals around the world. We review the recent incident where NTSB cockpit voice recorder data from UPS flight 2976 was used to recreate simulated […] The post AvTalk Episode 372: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 371: “So that started this on the wrong trajectory to begin with”
Ep 371 · May 22, 2026 · 51 min
On this episode of AvTalk, we follow the NTSB’s thread as the agency holds two days of investigative hearings on the crash of UPS flight 2976, the MD-11 that crashed in Louisville after one of its engines separated from the wing. The FAA issues its first official response to the NTSB’S safety recommendations following the […] The post AvTalk Episode 371: “So that started this on the wrong trajectory to begin with” appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 370: The man collecting Spirit’s pieces
Ep 370 · May 15, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group co-founder Steve Giordano to talk about what happens when you suddenly need to move dozens of aircraft in a very short amount of time. Steve and his crew have spent the past two weeks bringing former Spirit Airlines aircraft to the desert for storage […] The post AvTalk Episode 370: The man collecting Spirit’s pieces appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 369: Extra exits, bread trucks, and bankruptcies
Ep 369 · May 8, 2026 · 55 min
This week’s episode of AvTalk takes us from the highest highs to the lowest lows of the aviation industry. We begin with a major announcement mere minutes before our recording as AirAsia orders 150 A220s in a new, denser cabin configuration. Spirit Airlines succumbs to its long running financial difficulties and ceases operations. Newly released […] The post AvTalk Episode 369: Extra exits, bread trucks, and bankruptcies appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 368: Humanoids handling your bags?
Ep 368 · May 1, 2026 · 47 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash at La Guardia Airport in New York lays out the avenues of investigation and spurs the Port Authority to action. FedEx says it will put the MD-11 back into service in May, but the FAA still needs to weigh in. US low […] The post AvTalk Episode 368: Humanoids handling your bags? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 367: We’re worried about availability, not just cost
Ep 367 · Apr 24, 2026 · 56 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Europe’s jet fuel supplies run low while airlines cut flights as we transition into the summer season. We’re joined by Steven Fox from NATS to learn more about how the UK’s air navigation service provider prepares for the influx of summer flights. TCAS plays an important role in the […] The post AvTalk Episode 367: We’re worried about availability, not just cost appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 366: An unserious proposal
Ep 366 · Apr 17, 2026 · 53 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we make our annual trek to Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo where Jason is joined once again by PaxEx.aero’s Seth Miller. Buttons, buttons, and more buttons The Skynook concept American Airlines celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special flight and a new set of trading cards, while Lufthansa […] The post AvTalk Episode 366: An unserious proposal appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 365: Bag fees, bag fees, bag fees
Ep 365 · Apr 10, 2026 · 52 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we make a special trip to space and await Artemis II’s return to Earth. A tenuous cease fire in Iran leads to the first airspace re-openings, but a lack of jet fuel is affecting airports in Asia and Europe. US airlines are hiking bag fees across the board and […] The post AvTalk Episode 365: Bag fees, bag fees, bag fees appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 364: Emergency management mode
Ep 364 · Apr 3, 2026 · 56 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airlines—and entire countries—outside of the Middle East are facing a reckoning as the high price and impending unavailability of fuel. The FAA is making changes to approaches in San Francisco, reducing the arrival rate even further than planned runway construction already will. A Delta A330 suffers an uncontained engine […] The post AvTalk Episode 364: Emergency management mode appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 363: Collision on the runway
Ep 363 · Mar 27, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss what we know so far about the collision between flight AC8646 and an airport fire truck at New York’s La Guardia Airport. We walk through the sequence of events provided by the NTSB and analyze some of the initial areas where investigators are focusing their efforts. In […] The post AvTalk Episode 363: Collision on the runway appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 362: Beware tall elk and low flying hog hunters
Ep 362 · Mar 20, 2026 · 56 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, more updates on the war in the Middle East, including the mid-air collision between two US Air Force KC-135s and an Iranian drone attack on a fuel facility next to Dubai International Airport. We take a gander at some wildlife related accidents and Atlas Air places the largest A350F […] The post AvTalk Episode 362: Beware tall elk and low flying hog hunters appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 361: When saving money costs lives
Ep 361 · Mar 13, 2026 · 56 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, updates on the war in the Middle East and the widening effects on the aviation industry. We cover the new airspace restrictions in Azerbaijan, additional rescue flights by airlines in the region, and the pressing problem of skyrocketing fuels costs around the world. Also on this week’s episode, Air […] The post AvTalk Episode 361: When saving money costs lives appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 360: War shuts down Middle East airspace
Ep 360 · Mar 6, 2026 · 44 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Iranian response with an eye on the effects on commercial aviation. Airspace closures, flight cancellations, reroutes, diversions, and how airlines are coping with the rapid changes. Also on this week’s episode, another emergency evacuation with passengers carrying their baggage, the FAA […] The post AvTalk Episode 360: War shuts down Middle East airspace appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 359: Reading them the ROTOR Act
Ep 359 · Feb 27, 2026 · 43 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, after passing unanimously in the Senate, the US House of Representatives votes down the aviation safety-focused ROTOR Act, which was championed by the NTSB, pilots’ unions, and families of the victims of last year’s mid-air collision in Washington DC. The House will now turn to an alternate bill, the […] The post AvTalk Episode 359: Reading them the ROTOR Act appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go
Ep 358 · Feb 20, 2026 · 52 min
Plenty to discuss on this week’s episode of AvTalk: More clarity on what exactly led to the closure of airspace above El Paso last week A United Airlines flight from Lagos experiences an extraordinary series of events (UA613 leg 1 | UA613 leg 2) ANA operates a 14 hour flight from Tokyo to Tokyo An […] The post AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 357: Frickin’ drones with frickin’ laser beams
Ep 357 · Feb 13, 2026 · 56 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian is joined by Ned Russell in the studio as Jason and Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren report from their outpost in the Caribbean. We try to understand what happened in El Paso on Wednesday morning and offer some thoughts on the FAA administrator’s actions to close airspace around the city. Cuba […] The post AvTalk Episode 357: Frickin’ drones with frickin’ laser beams appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 356: Finally, a 25 hour rule
Ep 356 · Feb 6, 2026 · 53 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the FAA finalizes the rule mandating 25-hour recordings on cockpit voice recorders. Confusion ensues after President Trump says he’s decertifying “Canadian made” aircraft. Air India and Indian investigators probe a fuel cutoff switch incident aboard a Boeing 787 in London. And the Singapore Air Show brings some interesting orders. […] The post AvTalk Episode 356: Finally, a 25 hour rule appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures
Ep 355 · Jan 30, 2026 · 53 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk: The NTSB holds its board meeting to determine the probable cause of the mid-air collision above the Potomac River last January UPS announces it has retired its MD-11 fleet A Bombardier business jet crashes attempting to depart Bangor, Maine Airlines are modifying their routes and schedules to avoid tensions […] The post AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
AvTalk Episode 354: Want to buy a 747SP?
Ep 354 · Jan 23, 2026 · 43 min
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the US issues a set of NOTAMs warning of military activity in a large swath of the North Pacific. The NTSB issues an update on the UPS MD-11 crash, focusing on additional materials analysis performed on a bearing from the engine pylon mount. An ATR 42 operating for the […] The post AvTalk Episode 354: Want to buy a 747SP? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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