#136 Pilots, Perks & Today's Aviation Buzz

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

RECRUITMENT NEWS 💼

• Emirates employment drive - https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots/
• WizzAir open day in South Africa - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2ihk6TSGMIqMdNZKBrkE4ABJXBzxbhcR7jtnlhipve-681UrmFmkWJs94&id=xZ5jwmrM6UWcMyozLFZGEzkRutDvdFZAuNKqFuvr9OVUOVVIMkhZUklKOE41QkEzS01KODMwVktEMyQlQCN0PWcu
• RyanAir’s massive order - 300 737 Max 10’s (150 firm and 150 options) deal valued at 40Bn USD and will create a further 10 000 jobs 

STORY OF THE WEEK 🎙

• Highlights of the resurgent Chinese aviation market 
• China’s big three cut Q1 losses - https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/chinas-big-three-shave-q1-losses-as-zero-covid-eases/153075.article 
• Hainan commits to 60 C919’s and 40 ARJ21s - https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/hainan-airlines-commits-to-60-c919s-40-arj21s/153056.article
• The latest in the US-China flight dispute - https://simpleflying.com/us-china-flight-dispute-the-latest/

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE NEWS ✈️

• Qantas dispute over A380 pilots - qantas-pilot-dispute-airbus-a380
• ATSB issues preliminary report into B737 Freighter crash - https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/atsb-details-how-two-pilots-escaped-a-b737-firefighting-aircraft-after-a-crash
• Emirates opens a new store that will allow passengers to check in and drop off baggage without having to go to the airport - https://news.yahoo.com/emirates-opening-store-allow-passengers-120000796.html
• Emirates and Etihad announce interline expansion - https://www.etihad.com/en/news/emirates-and-etihad-announce-interline-expansion-offering-better-itinerary-options-to-boost-uae-tourism
• Around the world in 22 days in luxury https://www.travelandleisure.com/around-the-world-private-jet-safrans-du-monde-trip-2023-7482169
• Emirates returns to 747 freighter operations to lift SkyCargo capacity https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-returns-to-747-freighter-operations-to-lift-skycargo-capacity/153179.article
• Ageing freighters face fallout from reduced air cargo demand - https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ageing-freighters-face-fallout-from-reduced-air-cargo-demand/153037.article
• India’s Go Airlines gains bankruptcy protection 

AFRICAN AVIATION NEWS 🌍

• Proflight launches first Lusaka - Cape Town service - https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/proflight-launches-first-lusaka-cape-town-service
• SAA granted authorisation to expand fleet https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/south-african-airways-granted-authorisation-to-expand-fleet/153185.article
• R100 million for airport renovation goes missing - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/government/489485-r100-million-for-airport-renovation-goes-missing.html?fbclid=IwAR3S8BqXLv60k1gzipwqieFuBCydOKn537XMStiIf2WN-mjFQhC7gqy_YGA
• R400m SA Express tender corruption trial postponed to June https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/r400m-sa-express-tender-corruption-trial-postponed-to-june-c6e0a8a7-3735-449e-909f-54dd82a61376
• Lift set two lease an Airbus A320 from AerCap https://simpleflying.com/south-africa-lift-lease-airbus-a320-aercap/

BRYAN AIR ADVISORY 🤖

• The hard truth about the outcome or product you create. "Perfection is not achieved at first glance; embrace the journey of progress, and let your passion guide you towards the masterpiece you envision."

UPCOMING EVENTS 📅

• Mother’s Day on Sunday

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