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Bryan AirAuthor: by Bryan Roseveare
"Welcome to the Bryan Air Podcast. Come for the cockpit chatter, stay for the galley banter and as always, we're holding short of Taxiway Serious." Bryan Air is where aviation insight meets professional edge. Hosted by former airline pilots Bryan Roseveare and Ryan Parrock, it's South Africa's leading aviation podcast a global platform for sharp analysis, leadership mindset, and straight-talking industry perspective. Each episode cuts through the clutter to explore the decisions, stories, and systems shaping modern aviation from crew culture to life at 38,000 feet. It's about the people, humour, and conversations that keep pilots grounded. We talk rosters, real life, resilience, and the realities of life on the line. Since 2019, Bryan Air has released over 250 episodes with listeners across 40 countries. Built for pilots and professionals who think critically and act with intent, it's as much about how you fly as it is about how you live, lead, and level up. Language: en Genres: Aviation, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#250 SA Aviation on the Brink: 12-Year Engine Rule Chaos & Global MD-11 Shutdowns
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
🎙️ EPISODE SNAPSHOT Welcome to the Bryan Air Podcast come for the cockpit chatter, stay for the galley banter… and as always, we're holding short of Taxiway Serious. In Episode 250, Bryan and Ryan unpack the biggest stories shaking aviation right now: the fallout from the 12-year engine rule in South Africa, the MD-11 cargo crisis, SAA's regional push, FlySafair labour tension, and the never-ending ATC chaos. Plus: a hard-hitting Captain's Announcement with real travel hacks, and a full round of rugby, F1 and UFC cockpit chatter. Straight talk, sharp insight, and a little turbulence where necessary. ⏱️ TIME-STAMPED FLIGHT PLAN 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Celebrating Episode 250 02:46 Aviation News: 12-Year Engine Rule 08:17 South African Aviation Updates 12:22 Global Aviation Incidents 14:14 Air Traffic Control Issues in the US 16:03 Regional Airline Developments 18:06 Podcasting and Conversations 20:49 Elon Musk and the Future of Transportation 26:03 Emirates' Biometric Innovations 27:15 Boeing's Jepp deal 29:30 The Captains Announcement 36:34 Sports Banter 43:04 Conclusion and Farewell ❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS Craig Wood, Bradley Stephenson, Alan Macaulay, Catharine, Gavin Hitzeroth, George Bramley, ACE Evans, Greg Hart, Caroline Koll, Iain Findlay, Martin Lockyer, William Barwise, Mike Mason, Jaco Bester, Franziska, Dale Williams, Duncan Gillespie, Imre Kurucz, David Costas ❤️ Support Bryan Air on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/bryanair 🚀 Digital Products → https://www.kaizencommand.com/ ✈️ YouTube Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@BryanAirPodcast








