AvTalk - Aviation Podcast

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AvTalk Episode 313: Turn off the airport, and turn it on again
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, the lights are back on at Heathrow and investigation into what happened is in full swing. We discuss the Transport Safety Board of Canadas preliminary report on the
AvTalk Episode 312: It’s good to have balloon insurance
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, Chris Lomas fills in for a vacationing Jason. The FAA acts on the NTSBs urgent safety recommendations in DC and reconfigures helicopter routes near DCA. An American
AvTalk Episode 311: No LUV for a broken Heart
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, the NTSB releases its preliminary report on the mid-air collision over the Potomac River. In addition to the report, the NTSB also issued a pair of urgent safety reco
AvTalk Episode 310: “Engulfed in flames”
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, another round of tabloid journalism meets aviation incident as a FedEx bird strike and resulting engine fire lead to breathless headlines. Also this week, the FAA iss
AvTalk Episode 309: Tower, how’d that happen?
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, a tale of 3 go arounds. We first visit Chicago, where a Southwest pilot made the quick decision to go around as an unauthorized aircraft crossed the runway. Then we v
AvTalk Episode 308: Upside down, but alive
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, an Endeavor Air CRJ-900 ends up upside down in Toronto, but everyone on board makes it out safely. The NTSB provides a detailed update on the mid-air collision in Was
AvTalk Episode 307: Everything is delayed 5-10 years
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, a Bering Air Cessna 208 crashes near Nome, Alaska. Updates on the mid-air collision in Washington DC and what airspace changes may become permanent. New propulsion te
AvTalk Episode 306: The facts from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Aktau
On this episode of AvTalk, we review what we know so far about the mid-air collision between a US Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 in Washington DC, what we dont know, and
AvTalk Episode 305: Boom booms for the first time
Note: this episode of AvTalk was recorded prior to the crash in Washington DC involving a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and US military H-60 helicopter. We will have complete coverage of the accident and where
AvTalk Episode 304: Oh baby baby
On this weeks episode of AvTalk, Jason journeys through the European fog for a very special trip to the beach. Snow hits the US Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans forcing the cancellation of thou