AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

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An aviation podcast from Flightradar24, the world’s most popular flight tracking service. read less

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AvTalk - Aviation Podcast is by and for aviation fans. It offers expert analysis of the aviation industry. The podcast has guests that range from airline CEOs to members of the ground crew.

Hosts Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz make the podcast both informative and interesting. Petchenik is communications director at Flightradar24, the live air traffic site. Rabinowitz is head of content creation at airline retailing company ATPCO. He has written on aviation, airlines, airplanes, transit, and travel.

Topics on AvTalk - Aviation Podcast include the troubles at Boeing and travel near war zones. They have covered the proposed merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. One episode discussed the logistics of organ transplants. Two executives of organ donor organizations have appeared on the podcast. They went over what's involved in getting an organ for transplant from donor to recipient. They also discussed how the transportation of organs has changed over the years.

Olov Lindstrom, Norse Atlantic Airways Chief pilot, appeared on the podcast. Lindstrom is the first person to captain a 787 to Antarctica. Another guest is TheAirchive.net curator Chris Sloan. The Airchive is an online museum of the airline industry.

Taylor Swift flew via private jet from her Tokyo concert to Las Vegas in 2024. She wanted to attend Super Bowl LVIII and see boyfriend Travis Kelce. The podcast explained the logistics of the journey.

An episode discussed a stowaway who flew from Copenhagen to Los Angeles on an SAS plane. The stowaway did not have a passport. Another episode revealed how a swarm of bees delayed a Delta flight from Houston to Atlanta. The podcast hosts also marveled at how a horse escaped its stall on a 747 flying from New York to Belgium.

AvTalk - Aviation Podcast arrived on the podcast scene in 2017. The series comes out twice a month and targets aviation lovers. Both hosts bring rich aviation backgrounds to the podcast. This makes for a compelling program.

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AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract

AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason is traveling in Japan and Ian is prepping his Thanksgiving Turkey. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to discuss. An Azimuth Airlines SuperJet caught fire after a hard landing in Antalya. A Swiftair 737-400 operating for DHL crashed 1.5km short of the runway in Vilnius, killing one […] The post AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract

AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason is traveling in Japan and Ian is prepping his Thanksgiving Turkey. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to discuss. An Azimuth Airlines SuperJet caught fire after a hard landing in Antalya. A Swiftair 737-400 operating for DHL crashed 1.5km short of the runway in Vilnius, killing one […] The post AvTalk Episode 296: A fire, a crash, and a contract appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 295: Severe turbulence, more bullets, and hundreds of hamsters

AvTalk Episode 295: Severe turbulence, more bullets, and hundreds of hamsters

On this week’s AvTalk, severe turbulence leads to an inflight engine shut down on an SAS A330. A CargoJet 767 overruns the runway in Vancouver after a flap failure. A Southwest Airlines jet is struck by a bullet in Dallas. A Qantas A380 flew for a month with a tool in one of its engines. […] The post AvTalk Episode 295: Severe turbulence, more bullets, and hundreds of hamsters appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 294: Please don’t shoot at the planes

AvTalk Episode 294: Please don’t shoot at the planes

On this week’s AvTalk, at least three aircraft are struck by bullets while trying to landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirit Airlines could soon file for bankruptcy after Frontier walks away from a potential merger. And Colombian cargo carrier Aerosucre has yet another close call, striking the ILS array at the end of the runway while […] The post AvTalk Episode 294: Please don’t shoot at the planes appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 293: All right, everybody back to work

AvTalk Episode 293: All right, everybody back to work

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing machinists in the pacific northwest ratify a new contract, ending a 53 day strike. We discuss what’s in the contract and where Boeing goes from here. Spirit Aerosystems, the maker of 737 fuselages, says it may not have long as a “going concern.” Spirit Airlines will furlough hundreds […] The post AvTalk Episode 293: All right, everybody back to work appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 292: Airplane facts with Max

AvTalk Episode 292: Airplane facts with Max

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we welcome Max Comer, and airline mechanic and the man behind social media sensation Airplane Facts with Max, which compares and contrasts interesting aviation information… and the works of JRR Tolkien. Also this week, the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the Frontier Airlines flight that made an emergency […] The post AvTalk Episode 292: Airplane facts with Max appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 291: They strike on

AvTalk Episode 291: They strike on

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces a $6 billion third quarter loss, while the company’s striking machinists reject the latest contract offer, sending negotiators back to work. A close call in Austin as TCAS comes to the rescue, while Indian airlines deal with a spate of hoax bomb threats. Frontier and Spirit could […] The post AvTalk Episode 291: They strike on appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 290: Boeing brings the battle axe

AvTalk Episode 290: Boeing brings the battle axe

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing announces layoffs affecting 17,000 employees and the sunset of the 767 program. The 777X is delayed until at least 2026 and airlines are having trouble getting ahold of aircraft that are already certified. This is leading to some airlines refurbishing already well-worn aircraft and others canceling flights and […] The post AvTalk Episode 290: Boeing brings the battle axe appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots

AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots

On this episode of AvTalk, a new report from the New York Times raises questions about Boeing’s differing response to 737 MAX operators’ requests for safety information following the crash of Lion Air 610. A passenger safely lands a King Air after the pilot is incapacitated. The NTSB issues a pair of preliminary reports. And […] The post AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 288: Escalation or the new normal?

AvTalk Episode 288: Escalation or the new normal?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Iran’s missile attack on Israel and the consequences (so far) for commercial aviation. The NTSB shakes its fist at the FAA over moist rudders, while the FAA’s investigation into United’s safety system turns up nothing. Qatar Airways is taking a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, with an […] The post AvTalk Episode 288: Escalation or the new normal? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 287: How best and final is “best and final”?

AvTalk Episode 287: How best and final is “best and final”?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing gives its striking machinists union its “best and final” offer. But how best and final is it? EASA informs A350 operators to ensure they’re cleaning their fuel hoses properly. Canada heads down a confusing path on its quest resolve airline complaints. And a United Airlines flight experiences an […] The post AvTalk Episode 287: How best and final is “best and final”? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 286: Leis, strikes, and stripped for parts

AvTalk Episode 286: Leis, strikes, and stripped for parts

On this episode of AvTalk, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines secure Department of Transportation approval of their merger. As the Boeing Machinists’ strike enters week two, the company is implementing a long list of measures to hoard cash. In other strike news, Air Canada and its pilots union have reached a tentative agreement, but it […] The post AvTalk Episode 286: Leis, strikes, and stripped for parts appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 285: How much cocaine can you fit in a Gulfstream?

AvTalk Episode 285: How much cocaine can you fit in a Gulfstream?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Delta A350 clips a CRJ-900, knocking the regional jet’s tail off. Brazilian investigators release their preliminary report on the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Boeing reaches a tentative labor agreement with its machinists union, but the union rank and file are not happy. Air Canada’s pilots could be […] The post AvTalk Episode 285: How much cocaine can you fit in a Gulfstream? appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you

AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you

On this week’s AvTalk, a fuel hose failure on a Cathay Pacific A350 prompts fleet-wide inspections of the Trent XWB engine. Russian investigators release their preliminary report on the Gazpromavia SuperJet crash—and incorrectly installed angle of attack sensors feature prominently. Plus, a vulnerability in the US’ Known Crewmember system could have theoretically allowed anyone to […] The post AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation

AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Dominic Gates and Paige Cornwell’s article in this week’s Seattle Times detailing how the door plug on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX was reinstalled without the proper bolts, allowing it to blow out of the aircraft shortly after departure on January 5th. We also learn via Aviation Week […] The post AvTalk Episode 283: When the door guy goes on vacation appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well

AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well

On this week’s episode, Boeing’s 777X test fleet is grounded after separated or cracked thrust links are found on all three aircraft. An update on the VoePass 2283 investigation. Elliott Management, the activist investor group trying to replace Southwest Airlines’ board of directors and top management unveils its list of candidates for the board. There’s […] The post AvTalk Episode 282: Just when everything was starting to go well appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano

AvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano

On this week’s AvTalk, we’re joined by Nomadic Aviation Group founder and pilot Steve Giordano to discuss the circumstances around the crash of VoePass flight 2283. Giordano breaks down some of the important terms surrounding the accident and describes in detail the key points of turboprop flying as it relates to what we know so […] The post AvTalk Episode 281: VoePass 2283 crash discussion with Steve Giordano appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB

AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the NTSB holds two days of investigative hearings on the Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX exit door plug blow out. What we learned from the hearings and what we still don’t know. Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, and we’re on NOTAM watch. And Crowd Strike, Microsoft, and […] The post AvTalk Episode 280: Hear ye, hear ye says the NTSB appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO

AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while not particularly cheerful does have a few bright spots. Southwest and Spirit Airlines each announced massive changes, with […] The post AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program

AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the Crowd Strike outage and why it took Delta Air Lines so much longer than everyone else to get their operations back on track. The FAA is increasing scrutiny of Southwest Airlines after a third low descent incident in just four months—this time a flight approaching Tampa […] The post AvTalk Episode 278: Gary O’Donnell, A321XLR head of program appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing!

AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing!

On this week’s episode, Ian heads to the basement because TORNADO is in the METAR. And it’s finally some good news for Boeing as the 777-9 begins certification test flights. A Gazpromavia Superjet crashes outside of Moscow and we learn more about the incident a few weeks ago where a Southwest flight departed on a […] The post AvTalk Episode 277: Finally, some good news for Boeing! appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.