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AVIATION HUMPDAY HAS ARRIVED! The inaugural of what will be the industry's most incisive and iconoclastic podcast is now on line and ready! Bill and Mike are tag-teaming the key issues with perspectives not found elsewhere. This week, we're kicking it off by tacking the issues facing Southwest. Here's a tidbit: ULCCs have more airliners than the ULCC model can support. So now what? Disruption is already starting. Another: the data clearly shows that small community air service will continue to contract - no way out. Regional air service? Airports need to pursue other economic avenues, or simply "rust away" financially. Click here and join us.https://https://lnkd.in/gRgQTD4D. We are starting at Rumble but our Youtube channel will be up shortly, too!

New episode of Passive Income Pilots is live!    This week, we sit down with John Heimlich, VP & Chief Economist at Airlines for America (A4A), as he shares insights into the latest trends and challenges in the airline industry.   In this episode, we cover: - Key wins for the industry in 2024, including air traffic control improvements and sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. - How pilot pay increases are impacting the industry. - The readiness of the airline sector for potential economic shifts. Don’t miss out—tune in now for expert analysis and valuable takeaways from the world of aviation economics at https://lnkd.in/giU32tTD   #PassiveIncomePilots #AviationEconomics #PilotPay #AirTraffic #SustainableAviation

Register for a FREE webinar. In the fast-moving airline industry, change is constant. As a pilot, it’s in your best interest to keep up on what’s happening now—and what could be next. Get in the know as RAA’s roundtable of respected industry experts discuss the latest developments shaping the business of aviation, potential new shifts on the horizon, and how they may impact you from a professional and financial perspective as a member of the aviation community. https://lnkd.in/ggigwGQH

The wait is over—our groundbreaking collaboration with Captain Joe is LIVE on YouTube! Securing a spot at a major airline is the dream of countless pilots—but what does it truly take to succeed? From the stress of one-shot assessments to the scars of failure, this video lays it all bare. 👉 Don’t miss it. Watch now and take the next step toward your dream airline: https://loom.ly/i5OV5OY 🎥 What you’ll uncover: ✈️ How to handle the pressure of major airline selections. ✈️ Why understanding yourself and interview techniques is key. ✈️ The emotional highs, lows, and lessons from the journey. This isn’t just another aviation video—this is YOUR guide to turning stress into success and making it through the toughest selections in the industry. 💬 Let us know in the comments—what’s been your biggest challenge in pilot selections? #CaptainJoe #AirlineSelectionProgramme #PilotJourney

New Pod🎧: Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest’s route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail. https://hubs.li/Q02PWfFr0

CEO and founder of ServiceElements, Bob Hobbi writes about taking control of the narrative surrounding the #BusinessAviation industry and all the good it provides. "My fellow business aviation professionals, we must step up and take over this unrealistic and ridiculous narrative. We need to take on these incredibly negative and foolish assertions that, somehow, aviation – more specifically business aviation – is a problem for the world." Read the entire article with Professional Pilot magazine - team at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gyck6aec

For the KPMG Ireland / Airline Economics Aviation Leaders interview series, I spoke with Andy Cronin, the CEO of Avolon in our Dublin studio a couple of weeks ago. Avolon is one of the largest lessors in the world, with an investment grade rating. They have a delivered fleet of over 600 aircraft and one of the largest order books, with 400+ aircraft on order with Airbus and Boeing. In addition to the video below, you can listen to the podcast of the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e8kiwNfw #aviation #aviationfinance #aircraftleasing

For the KPMG Ireland / Airline Economics Aviation Leaders interview series, I spoke with Norman Liu, the CEO of Nordic Aviation Capital in Singapore last month. Historically a regional lessor, post their Chapter 11 restructuring, NAC have widened their portfolio to include narrow-body aircraft and now have +230 aircraft, worth c. $3bn. In addition to the video below, you can listen to the podcast of the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e3HnRaTb #aviation #aviationfinance #aircraftleasing

New Pod🎧: Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest Airlines’ route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail. https://hubs.li/Q02PSCVj0

What's the latest on Southwest Airlines' beef with the San Antonio airport?⁠ ⁠ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talked with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3ZhGF2g