Hey Pal

I always enjoy reporting on news that genuinely gets me upbeat about the future. Over the past few years on the pod, we have reported on thousands of aviation articles. The episode themes have ranged from recovery to growth, pilot shortages, aircraft tech and everything in between. Lately, however, there has been a shift toward opportunity. A word so often used in the tech industry and other “newer” segments of the economy.

Boeing’s 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) serves as a testament to this exciting time in aviation, forecasting a need for over 42,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for a significant portion of this demand.

The CMO anticipates that Africa and the Middle East will require 13% of the new aviation personnel, translating to over 296,000 new professionals in various fields of aviation. This includes pilots, crew members, manufacturing specialists, supply chain experts, maintenance technicians, and support personnel. It’s a clear call for aspiring aviators, engineers, and aviation enthusiasts to be a part of something groundbreaking.

In these times of growth and opportunities, Africa’s aviation market stands as a beacon of potential and promise. The continent is poised to play a pivotal role in the global aviation narrative.

Maybe, it’s the right place and right time for all of us. It doesn’t matter where we are on the globe. We can all be proud to be part of this aviation machine, that is now moving forward with significant momentum.

Jiu Jitsu Challenge 🥊

I had a great week at Jits. I won a few rounds during the evening roll sessions. I have learnt that winning a round is a bit like having a nice landing. When you have a good one, don’t get too chuffed with yourself, put it in your top pocket and move on to the next one. There is probably a real shitty one around the corner. Control the ego.

Ego is this crazy thing, It can drive you, push you to do better, but if you let it run wild, it'll mess everything up. You’ve got to keep it in check, stay humble, and always be ready to learn and accept defeat. It’s like mental jiu-jitsu; you’ve got to control it, not let it control you. Because the moment you think you’ve got everything figured out, that's when you're really in trouble. Keep that ego in check, and you'll be unstoppable."

This Week On The Bryan Air Podcast 🆕