AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures

AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures

Author: Flightradar24 January 30, 2026 Duration: 53:00

On this week’s episode of AvTalk: The NTSB holds its board meeting to determine the probable cause of the mid-air collision above the Potomac River last January UPS announces it has retired its MD-11 fleet A Bombardier business jet crashes attempting to depart Bangor, Maine Airlines are modifying their routes and schedules to avoid tensions […]

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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 234: Route proving with the A321XLR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:10
On this episode of AvTalk, our Chris Lomas becomes the first non-Airbus employee to fly the A321XLR as he joins the route proving campaign. Plus, one company sold aircraft parts based on forged documents, Akasa Air in In…
AvTalk Episode 233: Ural in a field (again) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:27
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we recap all the fun we had at Dorkfest and Spot LAX, including our meeting with one incredible young avgeek. Plus, another Ural Airlines flight ends up in a field, Pratt and Whitney del…
AvTalk Episode 232: Duplicate waypoints led to NATS outage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:00
On this episode of AvTalk, we learn that the cause of the NATS outage at the end of August was two identically named waypoints 4,000 miles apart. Plus, we discover Discover Airlines, learn a thing or two from an air traf…
AvTalk Episode 231: Investigation, what investigation? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:40
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a NATS computer failure snarls traffic in the UK, Russia says there won’t be an investigation into the crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane, and some 737 MAX are affected by a fresh qualit…
AvTalk Episode 230: Prigozhin’s plane plummets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:41
On this episode of AvTalk, what we know so far about the crash of an Embraer Legacy 600 in Russia that is said to have been carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin and top Wagner Group officials. And we sit down for a long chat with…
AvTalk Episode 228: Jumpseat cameraman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Niger’s airspace closure creates confusion and delay; the NTSB investigation into a close call in Boston reveals video evidence of just how close of a call it was; and travel demand is u…
AvTalk Episode 227: TCAS for the win! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, TCAS comes to the rescue, averting a mid-air collision off the coast of Florida between an Allegiant Air A320 and Gulfstream. NASA is flying low over major US cities for science. And a U…
AvTalk 226: Contaminated powder and a single piece of chicken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, very expensive news for Pratt and Whitney and more headaches for A320neo operators. Go First gets the green light to relaunch if they can meet specific conditions. A Delta 767 suffers he…
AvTalk Episode 225: The escaping escape slide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:34
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a United 767’s escape slide escapes the aircraft just before landing in Chicago, Northern Pacific is off to a shaky start, and some airline worker unions are quite pleased while others a…