AvTalk Episode 104: Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter

What this episode covers

On this episode of AvTalk, Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter joins Gabriel Leigh for a discussion on how the airline has managed through the pandemic and how they’re planning to emerge on the other side. We also discuss the recently released preliminary report on the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 and the dramatic drop in air traffic in China to start the year. Sriwijaya Air 182 preliminary report Indonesian investigators have released their preliminary report on the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight 182. We cover the report’s findings and lay out which questions still need answers. Air traffic in China drops to start the year Air traffic in China is down significantly from mid-December through the beginning of February. We take a look at the numbers. Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter sits down with our Gabriel Leigh to discuss how the airline has navigated the pandemic, their fleet renewal, and why the airline is optimistic about the future of aviation in Greenland. Flight tests and long distance deliveries We run down some surprising upcoming test flights and a few long-distance deliveries. Sun Country going public Sun Country Airlines is set to become a public company soon. We take a look at the unique situation of Sun Country and how they were able to grow their business in 2020. Listener mailbag We begin a new series we’re calling listener mailbag where we answer questions from listeners about aviation topics they have questions about. In our first rummage through the mailbag, Matthew Justice wants to know why some airlines paint an aircraft’s registration on the wing and some do not. If you have a question you’d like us to answer, email us here. Let us know what you think Thank you so much for listening this year! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us.