Bryan Air

In This Episode:   Join us for a comprehensive look at the latest developments shaping the global aviation landscape. We delve into significant airline network expansion, including Virgin Atlantic's new routes to Seoul and Riyadh and flyadeal's strategic order for its first widebody aircraft to bolster its international reach. Explore the ongoing impact of US-China trade tensions on major manufact...

In This Episode:   Meet Jonathan Fickling, an inspiring ex-SAA/SA Express pilot, on the Bryan Air Podcast. Jono recounts his journey from airline command to facing career crossroads post-SAA. Hear why he prioritized family over traditional airline paths, leading him to the unique world of agricultural aviation (crop spraying) and challenging ferry flights. Jono shares the deep satisfaction found i...

ABOUT BRYAN AIR: Hosted by ex-airline pilots Bryan Roseveare and Ryan Parrock, Bryan Air delivers expert takes and no-filter chats on the fast-moving airline industry. From breaking aviation news to insider trends, we unpack what's shaping the skies with sharp insights and practical know-how you won't find anywhere else.   It's more than flight deck banter.  Expect global aviation news, productivi...

Special Guest:  Mauritz Coetzer – Airline Captain and Founder of V1 Consulting     Mauritz joins Bryan and Ryan in the studio for an inspiring conversation about reinventing oneself after unforeseen career setbacks. Having built a successful 17-year airline career at SA Express, Mauritz's professional life comes to an abrupt halt in February 2020 when COVID-19 triggers the airline's bankruptcy. Wi...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: We sit down with Jared Le Roux, founder of Flightline Logbook, to explore the future of pilot record-keeping. Jared shares his journey creating Flightline, a game-changing electronic logbook designed to simplify logging, ensure data security, and keep pilots compliant with ease. From intuitive interfaces to advanced features like Flight Duty Period tracking, we dive into how Fl...

PODCAST SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair       ABOUT BRYAN AIR: Hosted by ex-airline pilots Bryan Roseveare and Ryan Parrock, Bryan Air delivers expert takes and no-filter chats on the fast-moving airline industry. From breaking aviation news to insider trends, we unpack what's shaping the skies with sharp insights and practical know-how you won't find anywhere else.   It's more...

PODCAST SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair     ABOUT BRYAN AIR: Hosted by ex-airline pilots Bryan Roseveare and Ryan Parrock, Bryan Air delivers expert takes and no-filter chats on the fast-moving airline industry. From breaking aviation news to insider trends, we unpack what's shaping the skies with sharp insights and practical know-how you won't find anywhere else. It's more than...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome a true titan of aviation, Mr. Johan Lottering. Johan brings a wealth of experience from his time as a former SACAA insider, where he played a key role in overseeing and renewing Designated Flight Examiners (DFEs) and managing and vetting the SACAA exam database. Now, working from the private sector, he's on a heartfelt mission to reform the systems that k...

Become A Patreon💜   Become a  Bryan Air Patreon. Thank you for supporting an important part of our lives. Without you, this show would not be possible.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   SA PILOT EXODUS ALERT ATNS CHIEF SUSPENDED VIDEO: PASSENGERS FLEE TO WING OF BURNING AA 737 IN DENVER AFTER ENGINE FIRE, 6 HURT CATHAY GROUP NETS $1.27B IN 2024 FROM CARGO BOOM EMIRATES DROPS $2.4M ON LIFE-SAVING INFLIGHT...

Become A Patreon💜   Become a  Bryan Air Patreon. Thank you for supporting an important part of our lives. Without you, this show would not be possible.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: In this episode, we dive into the challenges of aviation, including Ryanair's push for 100% mobile app check-ins and the evolution towards biometric boarding passes. We discuss a shocking incident where a teenager in Austral...

Become A Patreon💜 Become a Bryan Air Patreon. Thank you for supporting an important part of our lives. Without you, this show would not be possible.      Episode Highlights:  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 o...

Become A Patreon💜   Become a  Bryan Air Patreon. Thank you for supporting an important part of our lives. Without you, this show would not be possible.      In this episode, we discuss various aviation topics, starting with casual greetings and quickly shifting into a deep dive on Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft, which breaks the sound barrier without a sonic boom. We cover the technical aspects...

PODCAST SUPPORT:   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair  or become a YouTube Member YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join   In this episode, we delve into the recent cyber attack on the South African Weather Service that disrupted essential services including aviation and marine operations. The BAP crew discusses the contingency challenges and the aviation ind...

PODCAST SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair or become a YouTube Member YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Join us in this episode as we discuss the latest in aviation news, including the tragic American Eagle CRJ 700 crash and its complicated circumstances. We also cover the positive news of Cathay Pacific and Alaska Airlines...

PODCAST SUPPORT:   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair or become a YouTube Member YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) Critical Jet Fuel Shortage In South Africa's Busiest Airport (03:19)Two Leased Aircraft Expand South African Airways' Fleet To 20 (04:52) Zim Airline S...

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BUY US A BEER?: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair or become a YouTube Member YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) (00:00) Welcome to the world's premier aviation podcast! (00:01) FlySafair - The Good The Bad And The Ugly (10:51) December Fun With The Kid...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:     - Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! - SAA pilots threaten strike during holiday peak - South African MPs probe soaring airline ticket prices     SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bryanair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RqMLv9MwP-aHLKL1t1Uqg/join     NEWSLETTER: Sign up to my weekly newsletter for the latest Bryan Air updates.  Website: htt...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Hey folks, just want to give a massive shoutout to all the incredible Bryan Air Podcast supporters out there. Season 6 was epic, with massive growth on our channel and it's all thanks to you. We've had some amazing conversations, dug deep into the heart of South African and global aviation, and embraced that kaizen spirit—always pushing to get better, to learn more, to keep e...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:     (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) (01:14) FAA bans US-Haiti flights after Spirit aircraft hit by gunfire - AeroTime (03:01) Airlines cancel flights to Bali due to volcano eruption - AeroTime (04:27) Boeing 737-400 freighter fire in Sao Paulo causes disruption - AeroTime (05:16) Boeing to repay workers furloughed during machinists' strike amid j...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (05:57) FlySafair in danger of losing operating license  (08:53) ATNS buddy program  (11:53) CTIA upgrades set to start in 2026 (12:58) Ethiopian Airlines receives Africa's first Airbus A350-1000 (14:40) Boeing workers end seven-week strike with approval for new pay...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) Where have we been? (19:06) Jet Fuel Crisis Averted in South Africa (19:58) Airlink and Qantas Launch Codeshare Agreement (20:31) Qantas Unveils New Route and Updates (21:06) FlySafair celebrates 10th birthday (22:50) Delta Drops Buddy Passes, Enhances Perks (27:38) Spirit Retires A319s Amid Bankruptcy Fears (30:...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:01) (00:00) Welcome to the world's premier aviation podcast! (00:52) Emirates adds more flights to South Africa  (02:07)African Aviation Growth Tied to Regional Routes (04:36) Thank you to our Patreon Supporters (08:59) Boeing Predicts SE Asia Needs 4,720 Planes (13:11) China Eastern's C919 Makes First SAF Flight (14...

FUN: Test your aviation knowledge with "Bamboozled by Bryan"   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (00:00) Welcome to the worlds premier aviation podcast! (00:39) Aviation Africa Summit 2024 (05:44) Boeing to temporarily furlough employees  (06:57) American Airlines Regional Flight Attendants Vote For Strike (08:09) Russian Flag Carrier Reduces The Number of Required Flight Attendants Per Flight  (10:05) United t...

Aviation News Headlines:     00:00 - Welcome to the new BAP studio 03:56 - Cathay Pacific's A350 Engine Crisis 05:58 - Emirates conducts first Airbus A380 flypast in South Africa 08:45 - JetBlue to offer pilots early retirement amid financial struggles 10:48 - CrowdStrike seeks resolution with Delta Air Lines over cybersecurity meltdown 13:19 - Jetstar expands operations in Perth 15:47 - Vistara s...

In this milestone 200th episode of the Bryan Air Podcast, we revisit the podcast roots by featuring my dad, Keith Roseveare, who was also the guest on the very first episode back in September 2019. Together, we dive deep into the vibrant history of Virginia Airport, reflecting on its bustling activity and the many memorable characters that made the Durban Wings Club such a lively community. My dad...