#250 SA Aviation on the Brink: 12-Year Engine Rule Chaos & Global MD-11 Shutdowns
Release Date: 11/14/2025
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Welcome to the Bryan Air Podcast come for the cockpit chatter, stay for the galley banter… and as always, we’re holding short of Taxiway Serious.
In Episode 250, Bryan and Ryan unpack the biggest stories shaking aviation right now: the fallout from the 12-year engine rule in South Africa, the MD-11 cargo crisis, SAA’s regional push, FlySafair labour tension, and the never-ending ATC chaos.
Plus: a hard-hitting Captain’s Announcement with real travel hacks, and a full round of rugby, F1 and UFC cockpit chatter.
Straight talk, sharp insight, and a little turbulence where necessary.
⏱️ TIME-STAMPED FLIGHT PLAN
00:00 Welcome
00:30 Celebrating Episode 250
02:46 Aviation News: 12-Year Engine Rule
08:17 South African Aviation Updates
12:22 Global Aviation Incidents
14:14 Air Traffic Control Issues in the US
16:03 Regional Airline Developments
18:06 Podcasting and Conversations
20:49 Elon Musk and the Future of Transportation
26:03 Emirates' Biometric Innovations
27:15 Boeing's Jepp deal
29:30 The Captains Announcement
36:34 Sports Banter
43:04 Conclusion and Farewell
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