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This week’s Bryan Air Podcast hits hard with breaking news and aviation industry shake-ups. From the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk to Alaska Airlines’ off-duty pilot scandal, we unpack the headlines shaping aviation safety, regulation, and trust. Expect insights on Qantas’ cyber attack fallout, Lufthansa’s pension strikes, Boeing’s union battles, and FAA production limits. We also spotlight American Airlines’ bizarre “empty” transatlantic flights, the retirement of Rolls Royce’s iconic 747 test bed, and Swiss’ new fine-dining experience in the sky.

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00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:01 - Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination
05:58 - Alaska Airlines Off-Duty Pilot Incident
08:05 - Qantas Cyber Attack and Executive Penalties
12:16 - Lufthansa Pilots' Pension Dispute
14:07 - Boeing's Union Strikes and Production Limits
16:38 - American Airlines' Empty Transatlantic Flights
18:28 - Retirement of Rolls Royce's 747 Test Bed
20:50 - San Martin Hard Landing Incident
21:52 - United Nigeria's Fleet Expansion
22:02 - United Airlines Expands Fleet
23:05 - Sun International's Financial Growth
26:05 - Swiss Airlines' New Business Class Experience
28:22 - Shoutout to Kim McCauley
33:50 - Jiu-Jitsu Grading and Rugby Talk
35:54 - McLaren's Strategy and F1 Updates
37:08 - Closing Remarks and Patreon Support

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IATA’s proposal to raise the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67 takes centre stage this week. We unpack the safety, staffing, and mentorship implications then cover key industry moves, a Colorado mid-air, Boeing/WestJet orders, 787 engine returns, Joby’s stock surge, and what pilots really carry in their flight bags. We close with rugby and F1.

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00:00 - Welcome to the Bryan Air Podcast
01:13 - Community Spotlight: Fly Africa
03:40 - Debate: Raising pilot retirement age (65 → 67)
07:19 - Africa’s aviation outlook (pricing, pipeline, realities)
12:12 - Route & fleet updates: Airlink’s E2 path
14:45 - Incidents & industry: Colorado mid-air; Boeing/WestJet orders; 787 engine returns
17:03 - Joby Aviation’s stock surge
18:26 - What’s in a pilot’s flight bag?
23:02 - Sports talk: Rugby and Formula One
26:32 - Conclusion and listener engagement

❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS

Special thanks to our supportive community members: Craig Wood, Bradley Stephenson, Alan Macaulay, Catharine, Gavin Hitzeroth, ACE, Gerg, Caroline Koll, Jared Le Roux, Iain, Martin Lockyer, William Barwise, Mike Mason, Jaco, Franziska, Dale Williams, Duncan Gillespie USA, Imre Kurucz, George Bramley, Divan Erasmus

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This week on the Bryan Air Podcast, we put the Mango Airlines saga to rest and unpack what it really takes to start an airline in today’s aviation environment. From bureaucracy to branding, we reveal why reviving a failed carrier is nearly impossible. We also break down aviation headlines including VistaJet’s Saudi breakthrough, Alaska Airlines’ brand shake-up, and Qatar’s regional partnerships. Plus, Bryan introduces his brand-new project 'Kaizen and the Art of Command' in collaboration with Laurie Graham, designed to sharpen leadership and decision-making inside (and outside) the flight deck.



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• 00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda
• 01:09 Discussing the Mango Airline Saga
• 06:32 Aviation Headlines and Updates
• 12:39 Introducing the Kaizen Command Project
• 26:55 Sports Recap and Final Thoughts

❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS

Special thanks to our supportive community members: Craig Wood, Bradley Stephenson, Alan Macaulay, Catharine, Gavin Hitzeroth, ACE, Gerg, Caroline Koll, Jared Le Roux, Iain, Martin Lockyer, William Barwise, Mike Mason, Jaco, Franziska, Dale Williams, Duncan Gillespie USA, Imre Kurucz, George Bramley, Pedro Skov, Divan Erasmus



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