AvTalk Episode 211: It’s volcano time
On this episode of AvTalk, Sheveluch is disrupting flights. The volcano causing problems this time isn’t as bad (yet) and isn’t nearly as hard to pronounce as Eyjafjallajökull. Airbus and Boeing repor...
14 Apr 202338min
AvTalk Episode 210: Passing the Medium Flocking Bird Test
On this episode of AvTalk, a Dutch court halts plans to cull flights in Amsterdam, a SkyUp Airlines 737 escapes Ukraine, and the FAA has finally issued new certification guidelines for engine encounte...
7 Apr 202338min
AvTalk Episode 209: Ian’s surprise solo show
On this week’s AvTalk, Ian flies solo with Jason under the weather. This week’s show is on the shorter side, with 100% less repartee, but we hope you’ll enjoy it nonetheless. Washington withdraws as F...
31 Mars 202319min
AvTalk Episode 208: The FAA says fly better
On this episode of AvTalk, the FAA tells pilots to fly better, ATC staffing is bad enough to allow slot waivers for this summer, and the 25 hour cockpit voice recorder is finally in progress. Plus, an...
24 Mars 202335min
AvTalk Episode 207: Time for a Safety Summit
On this episode of AvTalk, Jason steps off a flight from Japan and immediately records a podcast. Flair Airlines says lessors and another airline are conspiring to take their aircraft. Saudi Arabia ma...
17 Mars 202333min
AvTalk Episode 206: The DOJ suit we’ve all been expecting
On this episode of AvTalk, our resident numbers expert Gavin Werbeloff sits in for Jason, who is in Japan this week. We take a close look at the US Department of Justice’s anti-trust suit to block the...
10 Mars 202344min
AvTalk Episode 205: These close calls keep getting closer
On this episode of AvTalk, a close call in Boston, another in Burbank, and an inflight break up over Nevada. Plus, Lufthansa reveals its new Allegris cabins and we pick through the seven—count ‘em sev...
3 Mars 202347min
AvTalk Episode 204: Two tail strikes and an all stop
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss Alaska Airlines’ response to two tail strikes in Seattle within minutes of each other, debate the wisdom of Air New Zealand’s turn back to Auckland last we...
24 Feb 202337min
