AvTalk Episode 294: Please don’t shoot at the planes

11/15/2024

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On this week’s AvTalk, at least three aircraft are struck by bullets while trying to landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirit Airlines could soon file for bankruptcy after Frontier walks away from a potential merger. And Colombian cargo carrier Aerosucre has yet another close call, striking the ILS array at the end of the runway while trying to depart Bogota.

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Derek says:

2024-11-15 at 15:45

Did you guys really just miss the opportunity to say that Aerosucre ACTUALLY intercepted the ILS in this episode??

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Alfredo Indacochea says:

2024-11-16 at 05:21

Saludos
Bien me parece muy bien la información y acontecimiento.
👍😃

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Simon Dorothy says:

2024-11-19 at 08:12

Dear hosts Ian and Jason, I have always listened to the podcast on YouTube Music.
I have tried and failed to find the Avtalk Aviation podcast when I searched for this week’s episode. Has there been a change in the publishing of the podcast?

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Manol says:

2024-11-21 at 17:56

When on this page on mobile the bottom navigation has a link to Google podcasts app which is obsolete. Feel free to remove to stay current.

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robby says:

2024-11-26 at 20:10

Is there a site or way that showcases or has a catalogue of Air traffic Controls worthy collection of interesting communications giving us insight into the many important issues of the day?

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