AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go

AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go

Author: Flightradar24 February 20, 2026 Duration: 51:50
Plenty to discuss on this week’s episode of AvTalk:

* More clarity on what exactly led to the closure of airspace above El Paso last week
* A United Airlines flight from Lagos experiences an extraordinary series of events (UA613 leg 1 | UA613 leg 2)
* ANA operates a 14 hour flight from Tokyo to Tokyo
* An Arik Air 737 experiences an uncontained engine failure
* A LATAM 777 rejects take off beyond V1
* The NTSB releases its final report on the DCA mid-air collision
* Brussels Airlines unveils new Tintin livery

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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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