AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777

AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a pair of powerful earthquakes cause widespread damage and significant loss of life in Venezuela. We look at how aid is reaching the country and the impacts on commercial aviation. A low pass at Horseshoe Bay by a 777 is under investigation by the FAA. After a small aircraft crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing late last week, Chinese authorities are implementing further restrictions on general aviation flights in the country. An Electra Airways A320 operating from Warsaw to Tel Aviv on behalf of LOT accidentally squawked 7500 — signaling unlawful interference on the flight deck. HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS WEEK’S EPISODE * 777 low pass video and data [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-tracking-news/777-makes-extremely-low-pass-at-horseshoe-bay/] * Accidental squawk 7500 [https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/lz-eab#406ea843] ---------------------------------------- Please check back soon for a transcript of this episode. The post AvTalk Episode 377: About that low, low pass by the 777 [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-377/] appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog].

AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston. The US Coast Guard says changes to DC’s airspace have actually made helicopter operations in the region less safe. US congressional leaders remain at odds over competing aviation safety bills, but the real sticking point seems to be money. And the FAA announced this week its choice for developing AI-enabled airspace modernization tools. Plus, there are more problems with Airbus A380 wings, one airline is lowering fees (really), and World Cup special liveries abound. HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS WEEK’S EPISODE * World Cup special liveries [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/airlines-celebrate-the-2026-world-cup-with-special-liveries/] * EASA A380 EAD [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2026-0119-E] * The Air Current reporting on US Coast Guard comments on DC airspace [https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/helicopter-dca-collision-coast-guard-risk-crash/] ---------------------------------------- Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode. The post AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-376/] appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog].

AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to auction off its assets, including its coveted slots at La Guardia Airport in New York. HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS WEEK’S EPISODE * Read the AAIB progress report [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-tracking-news/major-incident/air-india-171-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-from-ahmedabad/] * IATA’s Save a life, not a bag campaign [https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/06-08-iata-launches-save-a-life-not-a-bag-passenger-safety-campaign/] * Reuters reporting on the Pope’s plane problems [https://www.reuters.com/world/popes-return-home-spain-delayed-plane-suffers-technical-issue-2026-06-12] * Delta Material Services [https://dms.aero/]   ---------------------------------------- Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AvTalk_375_Transcript.pdf]. The post AvTalk Episode 375: Progress, but to what end? [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-375/] appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog].

AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a Lufthansa 787 takes a bow in Frankfurt, the NTSB issues its preliminary report on the United 767 accident in Newark, and Canadian authorities charge a former Air Canada pilot with fraud and forgery after it was discovered he flew for the airline without ever having the appropriate license. We also check in on the IATA annual general meeting to see airlines looking hopeful about Boeing’s certification efforts, gloomy about sustainable aviation fuel, and stormy about the current (and future) price of jet fuel. ---------------------------------------- Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AvTalk_374_Transcript.pdf]. The post AvTalk Episode 374: 17 years without a license [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-374/] appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog].

AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, SAS’s India relaunch doesn’t quite make it to India. The first Airbus A350-100ULR for Qantas’ Project Sunrise [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/airline-news/qantas-orders-airbus-a350s-for-project-sunrise/] takes to the skies. Boeing is advancing the 737 MAX monthly production rate as it says it anticipates MAX 7 and MAX 10 certification by the end of the year. Violence flares in the Middle East with fresh strikes, including one that hit Kuwait Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the terminal. Swiss is parting out a pair of A220-100s and parking the rest to support its A220-300 fleet. Want to buy an MD-83? A former Far Eastern Air Transport frame is up for auction [https://www.tpkonsale.moj.gov.tw/Detail/Chattel?NO=cd2bfb62-f81f-452f-af89-36fb195beb00]. Send us your questions about the Goodyear Blimp! Email us at podcast@fr24.com ---------------------------------------- Click here for a transcript of this week’s episode [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AvTalk_373_Transcript.pdf]. The post AvTalk Episode 373: Eight hours to nowhere [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-373/] appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog [https://www.flightradar24.com/blog].