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 125: Chaos in Kabul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the rapidly devolving situation in Kabul, Afghanistan. And Ned Russell joins us to discuss his reporting on how airlines feel about the 737 MAX some eight months after its return to…
AvTalk Episode 124: Get out your smelling salts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
On this episode of AvTalk, the 737 MAX begins recertification flights in China, US airlines weigh vaccine mandates, and the law of unintended consequences hits airlines in the nose. Airlines weighing vaccine mandates Air…
AvTalk Episode 123: Cockpit Casual with Steve Giordano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:44
On this episode of AvTalk, we welcome back Steve Giordano of Jet Test and Transport to talk about his new YouTube series Cockpit Casual, which showcases the bizarre world of test and ferry pilots. Spirit’s operational me…
AvTalk Episode 122: Everything you need to know about eVTOL aircraft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:22
On this episode of AvTalk, we sit down with Elan Head, editorial director of eVTOL.com to get a primer on the world of electric vertical take off and landing aircraft. Plus, Jason previews the new seaplane service from N…
AvTalk Episode 121: Passing 100,000 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
On this episode of AvTalk, the industry recovery is expanding as we pass 100,000 commercial flights for the first time in over a year, the operator of the Transair flight that crashed in Hawaii is grounded by the FAA, an…
AvTalk Episode 120: Aviation, it’s electric! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
United orders 200 Heart Aerospace electric regional aircraft, Porter finally confirms its E195-E2 order, and Boeing is now dealing with fresh 787 quality issues. Heart Aerospace gets a big order from United United Airlin…
AvTalk Episode 119: Ditching in the dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:51
On this episode of AvTalk, we discuss the ditching of a Transair 737-200 in Hawaii. Delta is headed to the used plane lot and we’re finally ready to launch Richard Branson into space. Transair 810 ditching in Hawaii A Tr…
AvTalk Episode 118: A real aircraft order [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
On this week’s episode, United announces a huge and real aircraft order, the Boeing 777X suffers another setback, and an airline in Alaska seeks to become the Icelandair of the northwest. The big United order Jason atten…
AvTalk Episode 117: Undesirable Retraction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
On this episode of AvTalk, Southwest Airlines is getting a new CEO, airlines are running into the great training roadblock, and the 737 MAX still isn’t re-certified in China. Southwest Airlines’ CEO changes Southwest Air…
AvTalk Episode 116: WTO look there’s China [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:23
On this episode of AvTalk, the US and EU close the book on their aviation subsidies fight and turn their attention to China. CFM debuts its new RISE engine platform. And Airbus and Cathay Pacific are working on single pi…