Aviation Podcast Directory

This list presents aviation podcasts from around the world.  Most are currently active, but some have not published episodes in a long time time.  If you know of an aviation podcast that is not in this list, please pass it along through the Contact page.

• 08 Left Podcast  About aviation and travel with intereviews with executives of non-profits and airlines, pilots, flight attendants, architects, authors, aviation geeks, and more.
• A320 Podcast  Pilots Matt and Andy aim to make studying easier for your recurrent sims or command upgrades.
• Ace Abbott's Aviation Affair  An interview podcast hosted by Ace Abbott, an aviator with a 36 year career: F-4 Phantom jets, Learjet charter pilot, Boeing 727 Captain, and author.
• Adventure Flying  Presented by Icon Aircraft, this podcast asks pilots about the greatest adventures they’ve ever had in the air. What did they learn? Did anything not go as planned? And what on earth took them there?
• The AERALIS Experience  This engineering company is building a whole military flying training aircraft, designed in the UK.  Follow their journey.
• AeroPodcast  Podcast de aviacion comercial, todas las aerolineas, todas las novedades del mercado del transporte aereo.  A podcast in Spanish with talk about airlines.
• The Afterburn Podcast  Hosted by a former U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter pilot and telling the stories of people from various walks of life who struggled and achieved success.
• The Air Up There  A podcast from the FAA for people who are curious about the wide world of aviation.
• (New addition!) Airborne  The World Championship Air Race podcast.
• Aircrew Interview  Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types, hosted by Mike Young.
• Airline Pilot Guy  An aviation podcast about the love of flying and what it's like to be an airline captain.
• Airline Weekly Lounge  Hosted by the editors from Airline Weekly, this podcast its the upper echelon of the airline industry, as well as aviation suppliers, airports, and travel industries.
• Airplane Geeks Podcast  Aviation enthusiasts talk about the week's aviation news, discuss a feature topic, offer some aviation history, and more.
• Airplane Owner Maintenance  A maintenance-oriented podcast for airplane owners.
• Airspeed  Airspeed podcasts go in depth to cover aviation, aerospace, space exploration, and associated topics.  Pilots, other aviation personnel, and enthusiasts will enjoy this podcast by "Stephen Force," the superhero alter ego of a technology lawyer, private pilot, and Civil Air Patrol captain.
• Airways Podcast  The weekly podcast of Airways magazine with a focus on aerospace and the U.S. airline industry.
• All Things That Fly  (Podfaded) Learn all about the exciting hobby of Radio Controlled helicopters, planes and anything that flies.  Mods, upgrades, tuning, news, interviews, tips and testing.
• The Amateur Traveler Podcast  A weekly travel podcast for people who love to travel, focusing on travel stories, travel news, tips, and travel resources.  All with a little bit of humor.
• AOPA Live This Week  The weekly video podcast with general aviation news from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
• Aviation Careers Podcast  Discover the many careers in aviation, determine if a career in aviation is for you, learn how to advance your aviation career, discover jobs which allow you to work in your current profession while being able to enjoy a part time aviation career, learn the various paths toward reaching your aviation career goal.
• The Aviation Community Podcast  The podcast of The Aviation Community, crested as a place for the community to talk, share their ideas, post pictures, and share their love for all things aviation related.
• Airlines Confidential  Hosted by Ben Baldanza, former CEO Spirit Airlines, and Chris Chiames, a 30+ year airline/travel industry veteran. Top stories, discussion, listener questions, and passenger complaints are all addressed head-on in each episode.
• Aviation Marketing Hangar Flying  Aviation and marketing sales consultants Paula and John Williams share strategies, tips, how-tos, and interviews to help you improve your marketing and sales results.
• Aviation News Talk  This podcast from Max Trescott focuses on General Aviation news, general tips for pilots, technical details on glass cockpits and flying GPS approaches, listener questions, and an occasional interview.
• Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast  This weekly program from the AW&ST editors looks at aerospace and defense.
• AviatorCast  A new episode of flight training, flight simulation, and interviews each week.  From Angle of Attack, specializing in flight simulator training, but teaching to real world standards.
• AvTalk Aviation Podcast  A half-hour dose of aviation highlights every other week, hosted by Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz.
• Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase!  With this podcast, you can travel the world with flight attendant Betty.
• Black Box Down  A true crime podcast in the air. Lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais break down the major accidents in aviation and the steps taken to prevent future disasters.
• The BoXX Office  (Podfaded) "Celebrating and elevating the history of women, what we've done, where we are, and what we're doing. Not just pilots, but 'Plane Janes' of all stripe. Pilot or not, the sky is still home for all kindred souls."
• CAA On Air  The monthly podcast from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority featuring experts from across the aviation industry.
• The Cancel Sarwatch Podcast  Sam, Parky, and Luke pursue the Spirit of Flight in a series of informal conversations.
• The Chasing Earhart Podcast  Guest interviews on the life, legacy, and disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan.
• Cleared En Route  (Podfaded) An aviation podcast from Ontario, Canada with news updates, aircraft profiles, airshow coverage, and interviews from members of the aviation community in Canada and around the world.
• The Conversation at AirSafe.com  The official podcast of the AirSafe.com Foundation designed to raise public awareness about key issues involving aviation safety and security.
• Cranky Talk  A show that guides you through the ins and outs of the aviation and travel world.  From interviews with industry leaders to deep dives on pressing topics, you'll stay in the know!
• The Crew Lounge  (Podfaded) A weekly podcast for flight attendants and crew.
• Desert Pilot Podcast  A blog and podcast about flying experiences around the great State of Arizona and beyond.
• Dots, Lines & Destinations  A website and a podcast for travelers who want to maximize the value of their trip.  Their goal is to help you understand the different travel point systems out there and getting travel bang for our buck.  Hosted by Stephan Segraves, Fozz Mahmoud, Rolando Veloso, and Seth Miller.
• The Drone Trainer Podcast  Join Chris as he interviews drone pilots from around the world on a weekly basis to find out how they’re marketing their businesses, what kind of equipment they’re flying, and any secret weapons that are helping them succeed as a commercial drone pilot.
• Fighter Pilot Podcast  Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello was a US Navy fighter pilot flying aircraft such as the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and A-4 Skyhawk.  His podcast provides insights into air combat-related topics.  Highly recommended.
• The Finer Points  A bi-monthly training podcast. One of the originals!
• Flaps Podcast  (Podfaded) A monthly podcast aimed at those who fly, those who wish they could, and those who do neither.  Produced by two pilots in the UK who decided that flying was too much fun not to talk about, and too much fun to take too seriously.
• Flight Deck Podcast  From the Museum of Flight and released every other Tuesday, this podcast presents aviation and aerospace stories that make history personal.
• Flight Safety Detectives  No punched pulled by these two aviation industry consultants and former NTSB investigators with 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. Get the insider view of everything aviation including behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes and issues impacting general aviation and the commercial airline industry.
• Flying and Life  Mike is an aviation enthusiast, pilot, and flight dispatcher for a major legacy airline. He shares real events in his life.
• For Flying Out Loud  Flight Deck Wingman's founder Andrew, a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot and aviation entrepreneur, explores the highs and lows of a lifetime in aviation.
• From Balloons to Drones  Exploring the development of air power from the earliest days of flight to now and the future.
• The FsRideAlong Podcast  Flight sim news and interviews
• Global Connected Aircraft Podcast  Produced by the editorial team behind the Global Connected Aircraft Summit, and hosted by Avionics International editor-in-chief Woodrow Bellamy III, each episode features technicians and executives working to integrate connectivity into various aspects of their company operations.
• Go Flying Australia podcast  Focus on General and Recreational stories within Australia.
• The Green Dot  Inspirational and educational stories that share the spirit of aviation.   From the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
• Hangar49 Aviation Podcast  A podcast dedicated to general aviation flying in the Pacific Northwest, and featuring three private pilots who discuss aviation news of the day plus the high (and low) points of their flying exploits.
• The Hangar Deck Podcast  Aviation discussions by a team of prior military pilots and engineers with airline experience.
• The Hangar Rat  The history, development, collaborations in aviation. Plus how aircraft fly and what its like to fly and why bother.
• The Home Based Travel Agent Podcast  A blog and podcast dedicated to the home based travel agent and the journey of learning the travel business.
• In the Pattern Podcast  Four student pilots get together to talk about their experiences with flight training.  Join them as they work together to get their certificates and ratings in this aviation podcast about the joys of learning to fly.
• Inside Skunkworks  The dark, classified world of the secret Lockheed Martin organization with first-hand accounts and stories passed down from generation to generation within the walls of Skunks Works.
• InvertedCast  From pilots Derek (single engine instrument rated private pilot) and Mark (single/multi engine instrument rated commercial pilot).
• Just Plane Radio  A nationally syndicated radio show devoted to flying and the aviation lifestyle.
• layovers  The news, the startups, and the technologies defining the modern commercial air travel experience.
• The Logbook  Aviation stories told by the men and women who lived them.
• The Low Level Hell Podcast  Explores the world of rotary and fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. In-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat.
• Maiden Flight Podcast  In this podcast you'll hear the adventures of Mark Maiden, born and bred in Dublin, learning to fly and living to fly in Ireland.
• Mayo Clinic Clear Approach  The podcast for aerospace medicine that matters, by Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H. and aerospace medicine specialist, family physician, occupational medicine specialist.
• Moonstruck Podcast  Astronauts, engineers, politicians, and space decision-makers tell their stories from the history of human spaceflight.
• MRO Podcast  Aviation Week’s MRO editors explore the ins and outs of the industry.
• Next Trip Podcast  An aviation and travel podcast covering a range of aviation topics, primarily in the commercial space. From a pilot and an airline industry professional who discuss contemporary aviation topics, share personal vignettes, attempt to answer aviation related questions, and keep AvGeek debates to friendly banter.
• NBAA Flight Plan  News and information about the business aviation community: developments affecting NBAA Members and the Association's work to advocate for their interests.
• Non-Rev Lounge  An airline employee travel and aviation podcast by Monique and Tyler, a brother and sister combo that discusses their non-rev travels and have guests who share their trips and tips.
• Omega Tau Podcast  This podcast covers a mix of topics from engineering and science, often aviation-related. The depth of detail is quite astounding. Carefully researched episodes in German and English languages.
• Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk  Two air traffic controllers (also rated pilots) discuss air traffic stories, news, and real interactions with the aviation community.  Learn about their pilot experiences and how they relate to their daily work as air traffic controllers.
• The P-56 Aviation Podcast  Hosted by Martin Rottler, this podcast is for aviation professionals and hobbyists who want to learn more about what makes our aviation system tick. Each episode features experts from across the aviation industry and takes a deep dive into the known and little known areas of aviation policy, economics, and current affairs.
• #PaxEx Podcast  Passenger experience expert Mark Kirby is joined by co-host Max Flight and an expert guest to discuss the latest industry developments.
• Pilot Episodes  Godders Parky and Dunc share their experiences about flying above the clouds. The boys between them have over 16,000 hours of fast jet experience with the RAF, Dutch Air Force, and US Air Force.
• Pilot to Pilot  A place for aviators to come for inspiration and encouragement. They aim to help all types of aviators to continue pursuing their aviation dreams, whether that be flying commercially or flying for fun.
• Pilot's Journey Podcast  Hosts Stuart Stevenson (a private pilot in north Dallas) and Stewart Stoll (a certificated flight instructor near Fort Worth, Texas) discuss aviation training and the steps involved in maintaining proficiency.
• Plane Crazy Down Under  An aviation-based podcast with a focus on the Asia/Pacific area.
• Plane Safety Podcast  Join Pilot Pip for a look at the latest aviation safety news, incidents and events.
• Plane Spoken  (Podaded?) This podcast tells you what you need to know about becoming a Private Pilot - starting from the very basics.
• Plane Tales  Captain Nick (AKA, The Old Pilot) tells stories of aviation history like nobody else. You'll remain riveted as Nick takes you on fascinating journeys.
• Plane Talking UK Podcast  A weekly show with the important aviation-related news stories that matter in the UK.
• Podcasting On A Plane  Pilot, flight instructor, and air traffic controller Brandon Gonzales brings you aviation from a unique perspective. Hear industry leaders share their stories and teach you how to have fun and make your way in the aviation industry.
• Private Jet Podcast  Serving the business aviation community.  From founder and host Tom Wachowski, ATP Falcon 2000, Challenger 300/350 and 604.
• RC Heli Nation  Great conversation about radio controlled helicopters on this podcast.  The website also has a forum, news, reviews, builds, swag, and more.
• Runway.VC Podcast  Building an international community designed to spark innovation and push evolution in the aviation and travel industries.
• Ready For Takeoff  Interviews and instructional episodes by George Nolly, an O-2 and F-4 Phantom pilot who went on to become a captain and flight instructor for United Airlines. He conducted airline safety audits for IATA and continues to instruct on the Boeing 777.
• The Rotary Wing Show  A podcast focused on helicopters, by helicopter aircrew for helicopter aircrew.
• Skydive Radio  This podcast is dedicated to skydiving and offers discussions covering a variety of topics: news, events, dropzones, policies, memorable jumps, history, and any other hot topic related to skydiving.  Also, product reviews and conversations with well known skydivers.
• Soaring the Sky  An aviation podcast all about the adventures of flying sailplanes. Join Chuck as he talks with other aviators around the globe. You never know who the next guest will be on Soaring the sky.
• The Student Pilot Cast  This podcast is the chronical of Bill Williams as he learns to fly and earn his Private Pilot License.  You'll find both audio and video episodes, as well as interviews with other pilots and coverage of cool aviation stuff.
• Talking Flight  Captain Mike Swanigan is now retired from Alaska Airlines, and he talks with people he's come in contact with over his long career.
• The Thermal Podcast  A monthly podcast devoted to the sport of gliding. You’ll hear about the latest cutting-edge sailplanes and technology, gliding safety, instructing, gliding history, cool pilot interviews, towing, winching and a whole lot more.
• This Week in Travel podcast  A weekly podcast covering news, topics and trends in the travel industry.
• The Two Thousand Feet Aviation Podcast  A bi-weekly show about light aviation and private flying. Artyom Liss, a journalist and a pilot, introduces listeners to fascinating people, places and events which make general aviation the fantastic community which it is.
• Stuck Mic AvCast  This well-produced aviation podcast includes talk about flight instruction, aviation products, and just general hangar flying.
• That Drone Show  David Oneal hosts a weekly video podcast all about drones, streamed live and then available in an edited version.
• Top Landing Gear  The Aviation podcast for everyone, flown by a pilot, a TV presenter, a pop star, and a fencer!
• TravelCommons.com  A very good travel podcast about airlines, security and the TSA, hotels, frequent flyer programs, travel tech, and a lot more.
• The UAV Digest  A weekly audio podcast covering unmanned aerial vehicles and systems.
• Uncontrolled Airspace: The General Aviation Podcast  News and conversation about the world of General Aviation flying.  This is hanger flying at it's best with three pilots who are qualified to gab about GA with authority.
• Up and Away  An Australian podcast all about aviation. Host and student pilot Chris Frangou helps listeners understand what it is to be a pilot, and covers a variety of aviation topics through interviews will special guests.
• Water Flying Podcast  From the Seaplane Pilots Assoication and featuring news and information from the seaplane community.
• Why We Fly  A General Aviation podcast sharing pilot stories to inspire potential pilots to learn more about flying.
• Wings Over New Zealand Show  The podcast that brings you Kiwi aviation through interviews with people involved in all aspects of New Zealand aviation, from pilots to warbird restorers to authors and historians to homebuilders to war veteran aircrew to modellers to mechanics and beyond. The show is a spin-off from the popular Wings Over New Zealand Aviation Forum.
• Xtended  Aviation from the European perspective with a longer format to allow a little more time with guests. Produced and presented by XTP Media’s Pieter Johnson, and co-hosted by Gareth Stringer (Editor of Global Aviation Resource) and Tim Robinson (Editor of Aerospace International).