AvTalk Aviation Podcast
AvTalk Episode 109: Meet Frugal the Squirrel
On this episode of AvTalk, the densest version of the 737 MAX is certified, a ketchup packet shortage brings us back to a previous espiode, and we talk with Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren about an important but under-reported portion of Boeing’s history. Read More
Ian Petchenik
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AvTalk Episode 108: Ian does his best to pronounce Fagradalsfjall
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSOn this episode, we check on Iceland’s erupting volcano, dig through the Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 final...
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AvTalk Episode 107: Strong words from Sir Tim Clark
On this episode of AvTalk, we mark two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and the beginning of a years long effort to fix the 737 MAX and return it to service. We also discuss Sir Tim Clark’s recent comments on Boeing in an interview with Jon Ostrower of the The Air … Read More
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AvTalk Episode 106: How to run an airport in Antarctica
On this very special episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Sven Lidström of the Norwegian Polar Institute to learn about Troll Research Station in Antarctica and the station’s blue ice runway. Read More
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AvTalk Episode 105: It’s raining engine parts
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss what we know so far about the engine failure aboard United Airlines flight UA328 and what investigators and regulators are doing now to ensure that the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine is safe to operate. Read More
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AvTalk Episode 104: Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter
On this episode of AvTalk, Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter joins Gabriel Leigh for a discussion on how the airline has managed through the pandemic and how they’re planning to emerge on the other side. We also discuss the recently released preliminary report on the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 and the dramatic drop … Read More
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AvTalk Episode 103: Ian’s plan to save Norwegian with GameStop cash
On this episode of AvTalk, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority clear the 737 MAX for flight. And Ian hatches a plan to save Norwegian Air by getting the Norwegian government to sell its shares in GameStop. Read More
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AvTalk Episode 102: The crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182
On this episode of AvTalk, we review what we know so far about the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182. We also look at the state of aviation industry as we begin 2021. And our first 737 MAX update of the year has little to do with the airplane itself. Read More
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AvTalk Episode 101: Our favorite conversations from 2020
Happy New Year! This week we’re looking back at a couple of our favorite AvTalk conversations from 2020. We’ll be back on 15 January with our first new episode of the year. Read More
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AvTalk Episode 100: Good riddance 2020
On our 100th episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by John Walton to learn about the complexity of transporting the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine and why there’s a run on dry ice. Plus, we look back at 2020 and try desperately to escape to 2021 as fast as we can. Read More
Ian Petchenik
AvTalk Aviation podcast frequently asked questions
What makes Flightradar24's AvTalk podcast the best Aviation podcast available?
AvTalk combines news, expert analysis, and engaging conversations with industry insiders to keep you up to date on the fast pace of aviation.
How often does a new episode of the podcast come out?
AvTalk’s regular episodes are released every other Friday with special episodes in between when necessary.
What topics do you cover on the podcast?
AvTalk generally focuses on topics in commercial aviation, from the latest news to industry trends to the long-term future of aviation.
Are there any interviews with people in the aviation industry?
From ground crew to airline CEOs, the podcast regularly features guests with an interesting story to tell.
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