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 in the Middle East
* A massive winter storm forces airlines to cancel more than 20,000 flights
* A British Airways A350 loses a wheel departing Las Vegas
* JetBlue livery contest

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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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