The Five Aero Podcast
A new podcast dedicated to the global aviation industry. In each episode we are going to look at the latest aviation news and then take a deep dive into one of the bigger issues facing the industry.
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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
In this episode we discuss:
The UK’s announcement on border control and quarantine
Heathrow’s request for an increase in charges from the Civil Aviation Authority
Reporting season – some catastrophic numbers and the knock-on impact for Airports and ANSPs
The announcement of a second slot waiver
A potential return for business travel?
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
In this episode we discuss:
Norwegian Air placed into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
London Heathrow’s passengers down 58.8 million in 2020
Boeing reach $2.5 billion settlement on the 737 Max
London Gatwick confirm the upgrade and investment into its second runway
SATA Azores Airline announce the Airbus A321 flew a record breaking 9h 49 minutes
We also take an in-depth look the KSA-Qatar blockage and this implications for aviation now the sanctions have been lifted.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
In this episode we:
1) Provide an overview of the Aviation related sections of the Bill
2) Analyse key sections of the Bill (Traffic Rights, Airline Nationality, Leasing, 5th Freedoms and Cargo)
3) Ask whether Brexit (within the context of aviation) is 'done'?
4) Look at the implications for EU 261
5) Question how the Bill will support the growth of the industry in the short, medium, and long term
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this episode we discuss:
The implications of a No-Deal Brexit for aviation
The impact of reduced quarantine requirements
Why BA's retirement of the 747 is not just a nostalgia story
IATA's passenger forecasts
Norwegian Air files for Chapter 11
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
In this episode we discuss:
The IATA 2020 AGM
Gatwick’s announcement on catastrophic passenger numbers
Michael O’Leary forecast for passenger recovery
The FAA’s authorisation of the Boeing 737 Max
Emirates' announcement that it will fulfill its outstanding orders on the A380
Norwegian Air going into administration
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Industry news
Announcements on vaccines and pre-departure testing
Implications of the second European-wide lock down on the restart
Announcements from Wizz Air, Eurocontrol, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air &Etihad
Analysis: Hub & Spoke vs Point to Point airports.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Hello and welcome to the Five Aero podcast – a new podcast dedicated to the global aviation industry.
In each episode we are going to review the latest aviation news and then take a deep dive into some of the biggest issues facing the industry. This week we will be looking at EU 261 and then need for new regulation to protect the long-term future of EU airlines.