Plane Talking UK Podcast20 Feb 2023

Episode 444 - It's a Near Miss

Join Matt, Armando and Andy in the chatroom and help shape the conversation of the show for episode 444.

In this week's show one airline breaks records buying from the big boys, we talk near misses at JFK Airport and everyone's favourite airline for a punch-up invests heavily in training.

In the military, we take a closer look at what is happening with all these balloons as well as exploring the new roles the new T-7 Red Hawk jet will take on.

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Here are the links to some of the stories we featured this week :

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Both Yeti ATR propellers feathered just after pilot called for flap extension
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/both-yeti-atr-propellers-feathered-just-after-pilot-called-for-flap-extension/152111.article

Air India makes record-breaking purchases from Airbus and Boeing
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/14/air-india-makes-record-breaking-purchases-from-airbus-and-boeing

NTSB Subpoenas American Crew Involved in Near-Collision at JFK
https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-subpoenas-american-crew-involved-in-near-collision-at-jfk/

Virgin Atlantic airline suspends services to Pakistan
https://airlinergs.com/virgin-atlantic-airline-suspends-services-to-pakistan/

Leisure airline opens new purpose-built training centre in £8.5m investment
https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2110232-leisure-airline-opens-new-purpose-built-training-centre-in-8.5m-investment

Airline passenger praised for refusing to give up 'special' seat to couple
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/airline-passenger-praised-refusing-give-26224913

Pilots miraculously walk away unharmed after Boeing 737 crash in Western Australia
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/plane-crash-boeing-737-perth-pilots-b2277298.html

FedEx and Southwest jets involved in close call at Austin
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/fedex-and-southwest-jets-involved-in-close-call-at-austin/151934.article

Qantas auctions off A330 memorabilia ahead of aircraft conversion
https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/qantas-auctions-off-a330-memorabilia-ahead-of-aircraft-conversion/

MILITARY

Just what is going on with all these balloons
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-also-has-a-fleet-of-spy-balloons

Boeing-Saab Red Hawk Aircraft On Way To Emerge As A Critical Platform For USAF To Battle China's J-20, Russia's Su-57 Fighters
https://eurasiantimes.com/boeing-saab-red-hawk-aircraft-on-way-to-emerge-as-a-critical/

UH-60 Black Hawk Falls Out Of The Sky In Alabama
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/uh-60-black-hawk-falls-out-of-the-sky-in-alabama

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Makes Incredible Save After Huge Wave
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/coast-guard-rescue-swimmer-makes-incredible-save-after-huge-wave

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