#217 Wings Over A Wounded Land: South Africa’s Skies and Struggles

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Join Ryan and Bryan on this weeks Bryan Air Podcast. On this weeks show, the recent CRJ 900 accident, 717 evacuation, and the emergence of new aviation trends including eVTOL air ambulances. They delve into the controversy of sudden aviation experts on YouTube and discuss the restoration of the African Weather Service aviation website post-cyberattack. Other topics include the latest on South African Airways and the political interference claims, the impact of load shedding on the country's operations, and an interesting insight into the new strategies of Elon Musk. Tune in for some light-hearted banter, industry news, and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:24 Aviation News and CRJ 900 Incident

04:25 African Weather Service Update

05:35 Controversial Article on Far Safe

08:29 Rise and Fall of South African Airlines

09:41 Political Interference in SAA CEO Appointment

10:52 South Africa's Political and Economic Climate

14:02 Unusual Airline Incidents

14:41 Joby Aviation's Financial Update

16:05 Delta 717 Emergency Evacuation

17:47 Real-Life Evacuation Experiences

20:08 Sudan Plane Crash and Other Incidents

21:24 Elon Musk's Bold Moves

22:22 Kids on Flights Debate

23:27 eVTOL Developments in India

24:35 Weekend Plans and Sports Talk

26:26 Podcast Recommendations

28:53 Shoutout to Kim Macaulay

29:25 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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