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 105: It’s raining engine parts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:45
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…
AvTalk Episode 104: Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:39
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…
AvTalk Episode 103: Ian’s plan to save Norwegian with GameStop cash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:02
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 gov…
AvTalk Episode 102: The crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:17
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 t…
AvTalk Episode 101: Our favorite conversations from 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:39
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. Completing the Trifecta Jon Weiswasser is a doc…
AvTalk Episode 100: Good riddance 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
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 desperate…
AvTalk Episode 99: Solving the mystery of the whale song [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
On this episode of AvTalk, whale songs, a Vulcan howl, Chewbaca’s greeting—whatever you want to call it, Graham Webb from Pratt and Whitney joins us to explain the Geared Turbo Fan’s distinctive noise. We also discuss No…
AvTalk Episode 98: The MAX is back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:11
On this episode, The Air Current’s Jon Ostrower joins us to discuss the FAA’s approval of the changes to the 737 MAX and the withdrawal of its grounding order, clearing the way for the aircraft to begin its return to com…
AvTalk Episode 97: The Piston-powered Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:09
On this episode of AvTalk, the impossible has happened—Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport is open! We welcome Matthew Colbert, founder of Empire Aviation Services to learn more about how small airports are seeing their air ser…
AvTalk Episode 96: Everything is strange and nothing makes sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
On this episode of AvTalk, the longest flight in the world is set to return soon, but with a few twists. European regulators are moving forward with recertification of the 737 MAX and Cathay Pacific closes its Cathay Dra…