AvTalk Episode 330: Acceptable deviation?

AvTalk Episode 330: Acceptable deviation?

Author: Flightradar24 August 1, 2025 Duration: 52:04

On this episode of AvTalk, what we learned from the first of three days of investigative hearings by the NTSB into January’s crash at DCA. Russian investigators peel the layers of problems that led to the crash of a Gazpromavia SuperJet. An American Airlines 737 suffers a landing gear problem and fire in Denver. In […]

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Every Friday, the team at Flightradar24 opens the hangar doors for a conversation that goes far beyond just tracking flights. AvTalk-Aviation Podcast is hosted by Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz, two genuine enthusiasts whose curiosity is as vast as the skies they discuss. This isn't a technical manual, but a weekly gathering for anyone who feels that familiar pull to look up at the sound of a jet engine. You'll hear the latest news shaping the industry, from new aircraft developments to airline culture, alongside deeper explorations into the history, places, and societal impact of flight. The discussions are grounded in expertise yet remain completely accessible, whether you're just discovering your inner avgeek or you live and breathe all things aviation. With regular special guests adding their perspectives, each episode feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation among friends who love to share what they know. Tune in for your regular dose of everything that makes aviation endlessly compelling.
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AvTalk Episode 175: Thanks Nancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:53
On this episode of AvTalk, SPAR19 becomes the most tracked flight of all time, a bizarre mystery surrounds a tragic flight, and Seth Miller joins us to explain the proposed passenger refund rules from the US Department o…
AvTalk Episode 174: Spirit turns its lonely eyes to Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:26
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, one chapter of the saga of Spirit Airlines comes to a close and another begins. We review the second quarter results for Boeing and Airbus and note some common themes. And we’re joined b…
AvTalk Episode 173: Farnborough a go go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:33
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we recap the Farnborough Airshow, where the biggest news wasn’t aircraft orders, but the possible next generation of aircraft. A Meridian An-12BK crashes in Greece. And airports in Europ…
AvTalk Episode 172: Six feet from a very different ending [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:23
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we add extreme heat to the unpleasantness of this summer’s travel woes, one flight comes within six feet of a much different ending, and we begin a new special segment to stay up to date…
AvTalk Episode 171: The smoldering summer of suck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
On this episode of AvTalk, Chinese airlines place a massive Airbus order, a holey Emirates A380, and the smoldering summer of suck rolls on as airlines continue to scramble to trim flights and resize their schedules. Chi…
AvTalk Episode 170: I’ll take the top bunk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:37
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, it’s a good week to be an A380, JetBlue and Frontier go another round over Spirit, and Air New Zealand officially announces the SkyNest is coming. The A380 is dead, long live the A380 As…
AvTalk Episode 169: It was a hit and run [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
On this episode of AvTalk, a RED Air MD-82 goes off the runway in Miami, JetBlue puts up more money for Spirit, the first 100% SAF flight, and Laurence Hambrook, Flightradar24’s product team lead joins us for a sneak pee…
AvTalk Episode 168: Patience packed, but will it be enough? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:10
On this episode of AvTalk, Ian heads to Stockholm, while Jason is joined by Seth Miller in Hamburg for the Aircraft Interiors Expo. We preview some of the innovations from the expo, including one that promises to make yo…
AvTalk Episode 167: Could SAS be the new Alitalia? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:08
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Spirit pulls its vote after JetBlue sweetens its offer. More airlines are proactively canceling flights to avoid disruptions this summer. And could SAS be the new Alitalia? Spirit delays…
AvTalk Episode 166: You can’t stick that plug there [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined once again by journalist John Walton to understand the problems we’re seeing at airports mainly in Europe as passengers are waiting hours to check in and clear security. We also di…