#137 Be Like Mike

An episode of the Bryan Air podcast, hosted by Bryan Air Podcast, titled "#137 Be Like Mike" was published on May 18, 2023 and runs 50 minutes.

May 18, 2023 ·50m · Bryan Air

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Episode Description

#137

Welcome to Bryan Air, the podcast where we discuss the latest news and insights from the aviation industry. In this episode, we cover the following topics:🎧🌏

STORY OF THE WEEK 🎙

P&W geared engine chaos

🔗https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-says-engine-maker-pratt-facing-problems-with-jet-support-2023-05-03/

🔗https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/klm-becomes-first-e-jet-e2-operator-to-acknowledge-issues-with-pw-engines

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE NEWS ✈️

United pilots demand more pay

🔗 https://airlive.net/news/2023/05/14/united-airlines-pilots-picket-for-higher-pay/

Southwest pilots strike

🔗 https://simpleflying.com/southwest-airlines-pilots-union-authorize-strike/

Spanish airline pilots propose summer strikes

🔗 https://simpleflying.com/spanish-airline-pilots-propose-summer-strikes/

Cathay Pacific warns pilots about taxiing at slower speeds

🔗 https://simpleflying.com/cathay-pacific-warns-pilots-taxiing-slower-speeds/

Turkish teases huge 600 aircraft order

🔗 https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-huge-600-airplane-order/

A Cargolux Boeing 747F loses landing gear during an emergency landing

🔗 https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/cargolux-boeing-747-freighter-loses-landing-gear-during-emergency-landing

Idiot YouTuber to plead guilty to a staged plane crash

🔗 https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/youtuber-influencer-pilot-admits-deliberate-plane-crash-to-get-more-views

AFRICAN AVIATION NEWS 🌍

SAA merger set for competition green light after Takatso shareholders agree divestment

🔗 https://businesstech.co.za/news/finance/687651/competition-commission-approves-saa-deal/?fbclid=IwAR2IsQD9nHtPTHUGGeb62K_1w0EbsZiiMKISARqq2xcaZDwkd6hrQbt9L8A

LISTENER COMMENTS📲

Discussion regarding external Qantas A380 Second Officer external hires. A Qantas A380 SO earns more than a regional Qantas captain and has a fantastic roster. They get paid on the weight of the a/c.
Emirates has just posted a record profit of Dh10.6 billion ($2.9 billion) this week, and now the Dubai-based carrier surprises again by paying its 50,000+ employees a six-month salary bonus to be with their May salary.
Chinese carriers are not looking for South African pilots, not sure why/
Riyadh Air has started recruiting engineers. Apparently, they're offering them 3x of the current engineer's salary
The SACAA is about to shitcan the entire Remote Pilot Licence. Drone pilots will lose their RPAS Licences and be issued with a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) on an annual basis
Nexus Airlines in Australia for taking on some great guys. Mike and Dean. Western Australia's newest regional airline focused on connecting WA's regions.

BRYAN AIR ADVISORY 🤖

Air - Amazon Prime - Be like Mike - sometimes you are the one being supported, and sometimes you are doing the supporting.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📅

F1 GP Imola - cancelled due to heavy rain and flooding.

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