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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Duration: 52:10
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AvTalk Episode 154: The Titanium Curtain Rises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
On this episode of AvTalk we welcome The Air Current’s editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower back to the show to discuss what some of the long-term effects of sanctions on Russia might be for the aviation and aerospace industries…
AvTalk Episode 153: Ukraine, Russia and the impact on aviation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:13
When Russian invaded Ukraine last week the aviation impacts were immediate and spread quickly. On this episode of AvTalk, Jason and Ian are joined by aerospace journalist John Walton to discuss the aviation-related impac…
AvTalk Episode 152: Hydrogen on the A380 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:15
On this episode of AvTalk, updates on the aviation situation in Ukraine. Plus, Airbus goes big with an A380 flying test bed for hydrogen propulsion. Ukrainian airspace updates We run down which airlines are avoiding Ukra…
AvTalk Episode 151: Keeping an eye on Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
On this episode of AvTalk, we take stock of the situation in Ukraine and its effects thus far on commercial aviation. The FAA removes Boeing’s ability to self-certify 787s and we review the Singapore Airshow order book.…
AvTalk Episode 150: Spirit, the final Frontier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
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AvTalk Episode 149: Now that’s a biggun’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
On this episode of AvTalk, Boeing launches the 777X Freighter with Qatar Airways as the launch customer. And some Ethiopian Airlines staff have fled the country in incredible ways, stowing away on flights to Europe and t…
AvTalk Episode 148: Firing the customer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:35
Last week’s rollout of C-Band 5G wireless in the US wasn’t a total disaster, but it’s still a giant mess. And the dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways has reached new heights, with Airbus canceling Qatar’s order for…
AvTalk Episode 147: The US’s 5G fiasco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:35
On this episode of AvTalk, we try to unpack what happened this week as C-band 5G wireless went live in the United States. And we talk with Matthew Wietstock from Western Michigan University about one of the paths young p…
Episode 146: Train versus plane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:58
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