AvTalk Episode 360: War shuts down Middle East airspace

AvTalk Episode 360: War shuts down Middle East airspace

Author: Flightradar24 March 6, 2026 Duration: 43:47

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Iranian response with an eye on the effects on commercial aviation. Airspace closures, flight cancellations, reroutes, diversions, and how airlines are coping with the rapid changes. Also on this week’s episode, another emergency evacuation with passengers carrying their baggage, the FAA […]

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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 351: Our favorite conversations from 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
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AvTalk Episode 350: “Outrageous:” close calls near Venezuela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:07
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AvTalk Episode 349: How do you forget about a 737? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:03
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AvTalk Episode 348: Consider the airspace closed in its entirety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:41
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AvTalk Episode 347: Fatigue cracks, thrust levers, and sand ballast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:22
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AvTalk Episode 346: The A340-600 episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:49
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AvTalk Episode 345: Reasonable people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:46
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