Episode 553 - Short Pilots and Damaged Passports

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show Wizz Air asks passengers to ‘pre-select’ themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights, British Airways faces a backlash over water bottle removal trial on some US flights, and some good news regarding UK funding to help disadvantaged youngsters become pilots and engineers. In the military: Some Airbus A321 aircraft are to be modified into “Flying Frigate” patrol jets by France and we discuss rumours that Boeing might resume production of the C-17 Globemaster III.    Nev's also got a nice interview clip from Pete The Irish Pilot as he speaks with Ady Dolan from NATS at LHR tower.    We'll also have the first look at some of the content that we gathered at last week's Duxford Air Show. It was a very busy show as usual and the weather was extremely hot to say the least! Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

In this week's show:  LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 A220 aircraft,   Budget airline Jetstar Asia is set to close this summer after over 20 years of operations and The Paris Air Show opened on Monday this week at Le Bourget airfield, with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries.  In the military: We look at how the Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Test Integrate AI to Guide Pilots Through Hostile Airspace.  

In this week's show: we look at the continuing B787 production delays for American Airlines, a new British Airways policy on the use of social media down route (or anywhere on the line for that matter) and United's decision to temporarily suspend Starlink WiFi on board their aircraft due to reported interference with pilots' communication systems.    In the military: The German Air Force is to equip their A400M aircraft with infrared protection systems capability and the story of an RAF pilot's final flight after 45 years in the air. That would actually require quite a lot of fuel and a considerable number of comfort breaks, but hopefully you'll understand what I mean!    We'll also be discussing the sad death of prolific author and aviator, Frederick Forsyth who passed away this week aged 86. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show is the pilot shortage really this bad? An A321XLR takes a Wizz & passport damage, have you checked yours lately ???     In the military, RAF Brize Norton's gate guard gets a refresh and looks stunning, plus its drone killing time. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  Is Global really all its cracked up to be or did they over use the speed tape? BA get fined and Heathrow gets a new control tower or is it just for birds?    In the military its all droney & do we need to call Mulder & Scully for what could be an X-File. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: Cathay Pacific apologises for serving alcohol to a 3 year old child on a flight to London – nothing like starting them early! London's Heathrow airport reports April 2025 being their busiest April on record - and more IT woes - not at Heathrow for a change, but this time at Stansted airport – time to upgrade from those 56K modems methinks.    In the military: The US Navy has allegedly lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, and Rolls-Royce wins a £563 million RAF Typhoon fighter jet engine contract. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure!    In the military: We discuss the fly-past of the aircraft involved in the VE80 celebrations in the UK and, in a separate story, the accident that occurred with the Biggin Hill based Spitfire in the south east of England.    Joining me this week are Matt, Nev and that extraordinary aviator and loyal listener from the emerald isle, Allan Whyte. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: Ryanair winds passengers up with cheeky message to ‘favourite’ travellers amid bag measurement fury, a British Airways 787 has a  window dimming failure on 14-Hour flight and it's a very happy birthday to the A380 as Airbus celebrates 20 years of service of this amazing aircraft. In the military: It’s the last of the V-22 Ospreys & the RAF prepare for a Big show celebrating VE day 80. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A380s, but only 182 remain in service.    In the military: RAF jets intercept a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace, and the   USAF F-35 Squadrons at Lakenheath are nearing full operational readiness. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show we look at the somewhat outrageous story that airlines across Europe could be operating flights with just one pilot at the controls by 2030 – yes you did hear that correctly!   We talk about further delays to the launch of the Wizz Air A321XLR service and a second instance of cocaine being found on board a British Airways aircraft – all the gear and no idea clearly.    In the military, the RAF tells us that the UKs F-35 Lightning force is ready for full operational capability on major international deployment and the USAF F-16s fire live missiles over the UK in Europe's largest combat readiness drill.    And of course we have the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the Week – this time, we're going back to the 1980's for some T-tail action! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email [email protected] or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.