Bryan Air

It has been a year since we left the flight deck for the podcast studio. The learning curve has been wild but I wouldn't change it for anything. We are doing our best to improve and we truly value your continued support through this awesome journey.   On this episode: The advantages of using a virtual private network. Worlds largest airlines in terms of fleet size The history of SAA and its rapid...

Topics of discussion on this episode SAA, DPE and the SACAA's disregard for aviation safety Zoom interviews in 2021 Our new podcast setup   Boeing's hopes rest firmly on new MAX orders and a growing demand for the aircraft starts to improve the outlook for Boeing in 2021. This episode was sponsored by CQ Design, contact Kate on kate@cq-collection.com You can view all the content on my webpage www....

To register for the webinar click the link http://bit.ly/bryanair On this episode we showcase some new equipment which will hopefully improve the sound quality. SAA fly an empty A340-600 to Brussels and we provide a few tips on what to do if your flight is cancelled, how to stay on top of flight changes gate changes and sudden government rule changes.   We have a look at the recent Boeing 777 engi...

To register for the webinar click the link http://bit.ly/bryanair Bryan Air and AviaDev present. Harnessing the power of LinkedIn. Part one This session is brought to you in association with the Bryan Air podcast and is only open to aviation professionals looking for a practical introduction to the power of the LinkedIn platform.   The session will cover how to make your personal profile stand out...

To register for the webinar click the link http://bit.ly/bryanair   Bryan Air and AviaDev present. Harnessing the power of LinkedIn. Part one   This session is brought to you in association with the Bryan Air podcast and is only open to aviation professionals looking for a practical introduction to the power of the LinkedIn platform.     The session will cover how to make your personal profile sta...

I have always been fascinated by the Indian aviation market, through my years at the Simaero training facility I have been fortunate to instruct many Indian students most of whom have become close friends. We brush the surface on the Indian market and focus on Indigo, the largest operator of A320's with arguably the worlds most modern fleet of aircraft.   Growth and resilience seem to flow hand in...

It was great to be back in the studio for the first news based episode of 2021. We were hoping for more positive news stories to report unfortunately with the developing story coming out of Hong Kong regarding crew requirements and medical observations and the dire state of the European market this was not the case. Our headline story of the week is the narrow body market and their proposed use on...

So, that's our last "serious" episode for the year. Next week will be our final episode for season 2, but we intend to make that a little more lighthearted, in view of slowing down for the festive season. This week -   Nelson Mandella Bay is headed towards stricter lockdown rules for December, while the rest of the country is still open. Travel restrictions are easing up for children under 5, and...

This week on the BAP, Comair releases plans to start operations. Pravin Gordhan blames a 32 year old agreement for the failure to transform SAA. Maybe Pravin should just stick to politics and keep honing his snakes and ladders skills. African airlines take advantage at the lack of a national carrier in South Africa. Who do you regard to be the national carrier at this point? Can it be privately ow...

The Bryan Air crew has committed to 3 more episodes in this the second season of the Podcast. We will host the 30th and last episode of the season on 11th of December 2020. We have managed to complete a podcast every week for the past 6 and a bit months, something we are incredibly proud of amidst the turmoil of lockdowns and alcohol restrictions ;). We will of course be back for Season 3 in Janua...

Starting off with Positive news, SA has opened the borders, and there are no further restrictions on countries that are allowed to visit. Looking forward to seeing the Tourism and hospitality sectors flourish again South African Airline operators Comair & Lift starting up operations in December Interesting talk on ticket prices vs flexibility options and the omission of genuine Mango news. Airlink...

With some more subtle adjustments to the appearance of our new studio. We have a chat about the chaos stemming from the Zondo Commissions enquiry into SAA. Comair are set to make their comeback in the next few weeks. Botswana are open for charter flights, but no indication as to when they will allow scheduled airline traffic. Cargo operators, expansion, conversions and belly shortage in this secto...

On this weeks episode we move into our new studio. A long time in the making, but for the Bryan Air Podcast crew, we finally have a studio that fits our brand, and we look forward to producing great content from our new space. The new airline starting up in December finally has a name "Lift" the joint venture with Gidon Novik and Global will soon be taking to the skies. SAA has been given R10,5 Bi...

Episode 23 is here, we talk about Flybe getting a lifeline and a proposed restart in 2021. Has Flybe been saved by the pandemic? Interline agreements with major Middle Eastern carriers. What does this mean? And how does an Interline agreement differ from a codeshare agreement? Zimbabwean based regional airline, Fastjet are expanding routes between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls! Is this not a lit...

Todays special guest is Gillian Parrock from Unique Air who shares her insight on the South African charter market. Some very interesting developments on the Boeing 737 MAX saga. We discuss the ludicrous fees ACSA are charging the public for airport parking and Airlink and Qatar Airways announce an Interline agreement. Simaero have a group of pilots from Zimbabwe who are doing training on the ERJ1...

We kick off with a high five to Bryan & Ryan for being aviation friends for 10 years, we met on the first day we started at SA Express and were paired as Sim partners for CRJ training. We chat about the South African charter industry, and nearly a big mistake by government this week, that could have lead to international airlines like Emirates cancelling their flights to South Africa. Lot's mentio...

The host has just returned from a well deserved break. SAA mothballed, SAX has some previous employees as preferred buyers for the airline, we stay goodbye to the A380 and the 737-Max saga continues. We also expand on South African travel information as more details become available from government. This show is sponsored by: Catherine Queiroz   from ca_world_of_art - Contact Kate on   - kate@cq-c...

Episode #19,   It's Brett   "The Business Guy's" 50th Birthday today and he still managed to get out of bed early to join the team for the much revered "Friday Show". We finally received information from the South African government on the list of restricted countries.   Flights to nowhere in Australia, Aviation4SA launch their app on the IOS store and Linkedin upgrades its user interface. If you...

The opening of South Africa's borders - onwards and upwards from here. David Blaine, Helium balloons and a man in a jet pack. We value your support. And we'll be back next week in our new studio. Don't forget to subscribe and call on us if you need any advice regarding Linkedin and your transferable skills. Martin Stork from Cockpit Coaches Youtube clip is available below. It's about disrupting yo...

In this weeks episode, we are joined by our guest Craig Wood from Aviation4SA to tell us more about his website and app, and to give us some insights into his journey on this amazing initiative.   Craig is an experienced airline pilot with a wealth of knowledge surrounding the South African aviation air regulations & technical standards.   Started in the SAAF like so many of our legends, he's pilo...

In todays show, the importance of LinkedIn for professional networking. Another tough week if not the toughest yet for the aviation sector with massive layoffs at the big carriers in the United States. Europe battles with a second wave of quarantine restrictions and the African skies still as sparse as they have been for the past five months and still little to no indication as too when borders wi...

This midweek bonus episode focuses on pilots transferrable skills, aviation workforce trends and the emotional rollercoaster of being an airline pilot during the Covid pandemic. Arpad Szakal is an expert in the engineering infrastructure and manufacturing sectors as well as aerospace and defence. A lawyer by trade and a leading voice in career management topics. Arpad was involved in this sector p...

Supporting the local webinars, rallying together to open the borders and doing our best to support the local aviators using their transferable skills.  Episode sponsored by Aviation 4 SA - check out their website www.aviation4sa.co.za   Heymic Aviation for all your printing needs. Follow them on Facebook. RGC Wood, these guys will make you anything and design you these awesome wooden organisers on...

Local tourism heats up, the Mango CEO is outa here AGAIN.. Boris Johnson has quarantine on the brain and not a single scripted word about when the South African borders will open. The Bryan Air crew are keeping this one short because Fridays mean 2 things, firstly its podcast Friday and secondly we can once again have a cold beer in a real glass and not in a take-away coffee cup.  

No Instrument landing system available at certain South African Airports,  Level 2 lockdown on the cards and maybe even a cold beer.