Podcasts about civil aviation authority

A sudden policy shift by South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority threatens to ground over 1,400 light aircraft, cripple aviation training and tourism, and unravel an entire industry ecosystem. Experts warn that a rigid, unconsulted engine overhaul rule could devastate local aviation, all under the guise of safety - despite a spotless safety record. This is a story of regulatory overreach, economic fallout, and the looming silence in South Africa's skies.

Pushy passengers – we'll all come across them. The people who get up the minute the plane lands and race to the front in a bid to get off the flight first... they've been dubbed ‘aisle lice'.It seems that airlines are cracking down on bad behaviour on board, and now Turkey's Civil Aviation Authority have announced they will be fining impatient passengers skipping the queue and standing up before the airplane officially comes to a stop at the gate.Joining Seán to tell more is Consumer Journalist Siobhan Maguire.

Pushy passengers – we'll all come across them. The people who get up the minute the plane lands and race to the front in a bid to get off the flight first... they've been dubbed ‘aisle lice'.It seems that airlines are cracking down on bad behaviour on board, and now Turkey's Civil Aviation Authority have announced they will be fining impatient passengers skipping the queue and standing up before the airplane officially comes to a stop at the gate.Joining Seán to tell more is Consumer Journalist Siobhan Maguire.

索馬利亞 suǒ mǎ lì yà - Somalia民航局 mín háng jú - Civil Aviation Authority機構 jī gòu - institution; organization過境 guò jìng - transit (through a country)外交部 wài jiāo bù - Ministry of Foreign Affairs限制 xiàn zhì - to restrict; restriction呼籲 hū yù - to call on; appeal聯合國 lián hé guó - United Nations決議 jué yì - resolution (formal decision)堅持 jiān chí - to insist on; to uphold一個中國原則 yí ge zhōng guó yuán zé - One China Principle承認 chéng rèn - to recognize; to admit在國際上受到打壓 zài guó jì shàng shòu dào dǎ yā - to be suppressed internationally資金 zī jīn - funding; capital困境 kùn jìng - difficult situation; predicament席次 xí cì - seat (in a formal organization or assembly)中華民國 zhōng huá mín guó - Republic of China (Taiwan)中華人民共和國 zhōng huá rén mín gòng hé guó - People's Republic of China探險 tàn xiǎn - expedition; exploration---If you've been learning Chinese and feel like you want a bit more support, I'd love to help!

On Thursday night a Ryanair flight from Agadir to Manchester was diverted due to a disruptive passenger. A tech issue was found. Ryanair wanted to lay on a rescue flight using its EU, rather than UK, subsidiary. But the CAA said no.Eddie Wilson, chief executive of Ryanair DAC (the EU part) is furious.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an unprecedented and coordinated attack, the airlines that use Heathrow airport – as well a prominent hotelier – are demanding lower charges and higher standards. Virgin Atlantic, British Airways' parent IAG, the Heathrow Airline Operators' Committee (AOC) and the Arora hotel group say the current way that charges are set by the Civil Aviation Authority are not fit for purpose.Heathrow says it wants a better long-term arrangement, but that expansion – in the form of a third runway – must be paid for.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Veronica about Ireland's huge potential for Advanced Air Mobility and the work she is doing with the various organisations. Dublin was one of the world's first cities to adopt a drone strategy, so Veronica goes into more detail about the background behind the initiative and what the roadmap looks like for the coming years. We also talk about why Ireland is best placed to be a real leader in this industry, and Veronica also tells us what the rest of the year has in store with her work.

This episode was recorded at Rise4Disability.Experience the world of accessible travel in aviation with Michael Connolly as we welcome him to the Sunflower Conversations podcast at the Rise4Disability event in Milton Keynes. Michael shares his vast knowledge of the hurdles faced by travellers with disabilities and how innovations like the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower are making a difference. The challenges and barriers faced by disabled passengers are varied. We discuss the varied levels of airport assistance available and how to access it to ensure a safe and accessible journey. We also hear about the Civil Aviation Authority's role in maintaining standards and the need for every aircraft to have onboard wheelchairs to ensure no passenger is left without support. Michael explains the importance of the Sunflower's discreet ability to indicate that support is required. We highlight how the lanyard empowers individuals, allowing them to travel independently while maintaining privacy. Please contact your healthcare practitioner if you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast.For supportSkywise SolutionsHosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a rating and review.Find out more about the Sunflower by visiting the website hdsunflower.comMusic by "The Emerald Ruby" Emerald Ruby Bandcamp and Emerald Ruby website

Chris Thomas MHK has been removed from his position in the Department of Health and Social care. We'll have the latest.- The redevelopment of Ramsey is back on the agenda in the House of Keys- Plus the Civil Aviation Authority's issued figures for flights departing the Island in August

What's the Government's obsession with speeding things up? Today, it's the queues at airport security that it wants to go faster - with Transport Minister Simeon Brown looking at bringing-in private operators to run airport security instead of the Civil Aviation Authority. As far as I'm concerned, if you don't get through security on time and miss your flight, it's your own fault. And I do not like the idea of private security outfits taking over. Instead, I think the Government should be focused on getting the Civil Aviation Authority to lift its game. Now this is done in some airports around the world. I've been reading about a scheme in the States. It's also done in Australia, where private operators pretty much run all aviation security services. And Simeon Brown wants to find out if we should do the same thing here. But I don't think the US and Australia are the best countries for us to mimic on this one because both countries have different standards on a lot of things because they are divided into states. With each state having their own rules and regs. We don't, which is why I think we need to stick with a standard operation right through the country, run by a single government agency. I went through San Francisco on my way to the UK back in May this year, and I see security services there are run by an outfit called Covenant Aviation Security. But I didn't have any choice, and it doesn't mean I have to like it. My main concerns about private operators taking over here is the risk of inconsistency in training, inconsistency in approach, and the variable quality control. I don't like the fact that private operators don't have the same access to the type of intel that gets shared between government agencies and not with private organisations and businesses. Nor should they, in my view. I like knowing that airport security is all part of the big government machine that kicks into gear when things hit the fan. For example - in times of emergency. I know that private businesses and organisations are critical and also do great things in times of strife, but it's not the same as a public agency, like the Civil Aviation Authority. One of the unions that represents aviation security workers doesn't like what the Government is proposing, either. And, before you get too excited, yes I can see through some of what it's saying. Especially, its concern that what the Government is proposing could mean job losses for the people involved. So, of course, a union is going to oppose anything where that's possible. But I'm with the National Union of Public Employees (or NUPE) when it says that privatising aviation security would be risky because the pay and conditions offered by private security firms would likely be inferior to what the Civil Aviation provides its workers. And so, you'd get less experienced people running security at the airports and there'd probably be higher staff turnover. And I'm with the union when it says that allowing the airports to hire their own private aviation providers would lead to inconsistency across the country. Because it would allow airports to cut costs and set their own standards. At the moment, the same rules and standards apply everywhere because the same outfit does it, and that's how I think it should stay. I'm at odds, though, with someone who knows a lot more about this than me. But I'm basing my position on my gut instinct. Captain David Morgan is Air New Zealand's chief pilot and operational integrity and safety officer - and he's backing what the Government is looking at doing. He's saying today: “We are not necessarily interested in delivering aviation security, but we are interested in the enablement of alternative providers for aviation security in New Zealand." He says third-party aviation security providers are quite common everywhere else. But even though Air New Zealand's top pilot is telling me that I've got nothing to worry about if the Government does go-ahead with this, I still don't like it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking to Charlotte Pedersen In our latest EUROCONTROL Raising the Aviation Bar podcast, pioneering helicopter pilot, CEO and diversity champion Charlotte Pedersen provides insights into a life-long career in aviation, and what it takes to attract a young generation to aviation. Born on the Danish island of Bornholm, Charlotte became the first female pilot in the Royal Danish Air Force in 1989, and served for many years as a helicopter search and rescue pilot. She worked at the Civil Aviation Authority in Luxembourg as a flight operations inspector, and later became CEO of Luxaviation Helicopters. She is currently the Founder and CEO of advisory company Pegasus Consilium SarL and serves among others, as a Member of the Board to WizzAir and Air Greenland. Drawing on her own experience she stresses the enormous potential for exciting opportunities the sector has to offer and hopes in particular to reach a young generation with her story.

From keeping us safe and reducing our climate impact to delivering hot meals in just three minutes – just some of the incredible drone use cases we heard about in a special episode of Altitude recorded at the DroneX Tradeshow & Conference. ✈ Taryn Evans tells us about the National Police Chiefs'​ Council ambitious drone programme.✈ Alan Hicks explains how Manna Drone Delivery have made over 200,000 deliveries in Dublin.✈ Andrew Sage updates us on NATS' foundational OpenAir concept.✈ Charles Tavner flies through Flylogix operations in the North Sea and Richard Ellis explains how NATS Services help make it happen.✈ David Walters discusses unscrewed aircraft working with National Police Air Service helicopters.✈ Craig Roberts from PwC headlines the 3rd edition of 'Skies Without Limits'.✈ Sophie-Louise O'Sullivan outlines progress and plans from the Civil Aviation Authority.✈ Louisa Smith of Apian and Matthew Satterley of Wing help us cross their pioneering ‘London Health Bridge'.You can also watch an on demand version of the livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatsAero

The spotlight's on the aviation sector, with a raft of changes on the way.   From next month, airports will face monthly performance reports and closer airfare monitoring.   Transport Minister Simeon Brown's also ordered a review of the Civil Aviation Authority's proposed hikes to determine if they're proportionate and justified.   He told Mike Hosking it's been tough for the aviation industry on the back of the pandemic, but it plays a critical role in our economy.   Brown says every single part of the industry and Government needs to be doing their bit to ensure we're a competitive country to do business with, and to grow the sector.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) Israel issues flee or die ultimatum in northern Gaza The Israeli military has issued a new ultimatum for tens of thousands of Palestinians in several areas in the northern Gaza, who have nowhere left to go, ordering them to flee ahead of a possible military invasion. The military statement ordered Palestinians to flee towards "shelters" in western Gaza City, claiming it as a "safe area." The Israeli army ordered all those in the 10 neighbourhoods and areas of Al-Salateen, Al-Atatra, Al-Seifa, Al-Karama, and Al-Ghabn to evacuate. *) Biden picks pro-Israel official to direct US policy on Palestine The Biden administration has appointed a senior diplomat seen as a proponent of lethal weapons transfers to Israel to a new role in shaping US policy on the Israel's war on Gaza. Mira Resnick is taking over the role of the deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs in the State Department's Middle East office after Andrew Miller left the position. Resnick's appointment raised concern among some foreign policy professionals, and was seen as "alarming" by opponents of President Joe Biden's unconditional support for Israel's war on Gaza. *) Hundreds of Asian refugees trapped at Sao Paulo's airport Hundreds of asylum seekers from India, Nepal and Vietnam have been stuck in Brazil's Sao Paulo's international airport for weeks in alarming conditions. At least 666 irregular migrants without visas were waiting to enter Brazil with the added uncertainty that the government plans to tighten entry rules on the flow of foreigners using Brazil as a stopover to get to the United States and Canada. *) Türkiye, Russia resume joint patrols in northern Syria The Turkish National Defence Ministry has announced that Türkiye and Russia have resumed their joint ground patrols in northern Syria, suspended last October due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. The joint patrols are conducted in the Peace Spring Operation as per the Sochi agreement signed between Ankara and Moscow on 22 October 2019. *) Don't use Somaliland country code, Somalia tells airlines Flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines have removed "Somaliland" from their websites after Somalia issued an ultimatum to the carriers, demanding not to use references to the "unrecognised breakaway region" when booking flights. Somalia's government, through its Civil Aviation Authority, sent the warning to Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai, saying that failing to comply with the directive would bar them from flying over Somalia's airspace.

Whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority have issued a dire warning about aviation safety in New Zealand. Staff describe a toxic culture, with the CAA's director “asleep at the wheel”. Data obtained by the Herald has revealed over six hundred thousand dollars has been spent on legal fees related to employment issues, complaints and investigations. And it has prompted warnings that the agency's investigative approach could mean ‘more people will die'. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah joins us to discuss what he's learned about the people meant to keep us safe in the skies. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, 24 June 18 people lost their lives after a domestic flight crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) told SBS Nepali that the flight which was carrying 19 people crashed shortly after take off. An investigative committee has been formed to look further into the incident. - काठमाण्डूमा बुधवार, २४ जुलाईमा भएको विमान दुर्घटनामा परी मृत्यु भएकाहरूको शोकमा नेपाल सरकारले बिहिवार आधा झन्डा झुकाएको छ। बुधवार बसेको आकस्मिक मन्त्रिपरिषद्को बैठकले उक्त निर्णय गरेको हो। घटनाको विवरण र अनुसन्धानबारे एसबीएस नेपालीका लागि प्रयास दुलाल तयार पारेको रिपोर्ट सुन्नुहोस्।

We're going to take you to the skies today, not by using a plane but by getting you to hop on a flying car instead!  Announced in 2021 as an evolution of Hyundai Motor Group's urban air mobility business, our guest Supernal is on the quest to develop an electric vertical take-off and landing (or eVTOL) vehicle, as well as the accompanying ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.  The company prides itself as harnessing world class manufacturing, automation, supply chain and R&D expertise to make what it calls the new and efficient transportation option widely accessible in the coming decades.  What that means to the firm, is that it is focused on building the right product and market fit, more so than rushing to be the first to market.  To this end, the company had in January unveiled its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle concept at one of the largest technology events globally, the 2024 Consumer Electronics show.  It was also at the sidelines of this event that the company said it would commercialise the S-A2 aircraft by 2028 in South Korea and the US. So when will the vehicles be commercially available in Sunny Singapore?  Speaking of Singapore, Supernal had in February this year inked agreements with the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore to further develop advanced air mobility capabilities and expertise in both Singapore and Asia Pacific.  But what can we expect from both sides when it comes to creating regulatory frameworks in the nascent industry and building an ecosystem of support infrastructure for urban air mobility networks? And how important is Singapore as both a demand market and a testbed for Supernal given its population density?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Diana Cooper, Chief Partnerships and Policy Officer, Supernal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vertical Space! In this episode, we sit down with Libby Bahat, Head of the Aerial Infrastructure Department of the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority. Join us as we delve into what makes Israeli airspace unique, given its position as one of the most threatened airspaces in the world.We explore the Israel National Drone Initiative: its origins, surprising initiators, and current results. Learn about the costs of drone operations in Israel compared to other regions, and listen to Libby's "1, 10, 100" concept related to drone profitability.Discover how drones are used and managed in Israel, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict. We discuss the evaluations of advanced air mobility that have taken place in Israel, and which aspects are scaling today. Find out what elements Libby sees scaling in the coming years and what he's most impressed with in advanced air mobility today.

The Civil Aviation Authority in Vanuatu is investigating an Air Taxi plane crash that killed one person.

The South African Express Parcel Association (SAEPA) – comprises member companies engaged in the express freight and courier industry.  They range from large multinational to local operators such as, DHL, Aramex, Buffalo International Logistics, Courier Guy, Skynet etc. SAEPA works closely with SARS, Civil Aviation Authority, ACSA and Department of Transport. Air Cargo Security, Customs, Postal Regulation, Road Freight & Training and Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter crash near Wānaka in 2018. Deputy Chief Commissioner Stephen Davies Howard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 

On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka in 2018, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is putting banking competition under the microscope, with a particular focus on rural banking services, Willis joins us, armed officers are among the police making their presence felt in the small King Country settlement of Marokopa as they search for the three children of fugitive Tom Phillips, thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less, and former Black Cap Peter McGlashan joins us to discuss the Black Caps must win game against the West Indies.

Doctors who do medical checks on pilots are warning new software for recording their results is out of date, missing vital bits and unsafe. They want the Civil Aviation Authority to backpedal on a multimillion dollar IT system they say already failed across the Tasman. They are asking why the authority has not taken up Australia's offer to share its system, for free. CAA's deputy chief executives Mike Hill spoke to Corin Dann.   

Doctors who do medical checks on pilots are warning new software for recording their results is out of date, missing vital bits and unsafe. They want the Civil Aviation Authority to backpedal on a multimillion dollar IT system they say already failed across the Tasman. They are asking why the authority has not taken up Australia's offer to share its system, for free. Phil Pennington reports.   

Get the latest Thailand news updates on Phuket! Find out about new flights and cheaper airfares coming soon, as well as the latest news from Thailand and Pattaya.Stay informed about what's happening in Thailand with our breaking news updates. Plus, don't miss our special feature on Muay Thai Visa, the ultimate resource for Muay Thai enthusiasts and travelers. Stay tuned for all this and more on our channel!--Govt calls for more airport slotsThe Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April.Source - The Bangkok PostGovernment planning Muay Thai visa for foreignersThe government plans to introduce a special visa for foreign tourists who want to visit Thailand to practice Muay Thai, it has been announced.Source - The Bangkok Post - The Phuket NewsEnd 2-5pm booze ban say restaurateursRestaurateurs have asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to end the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon because visitors are complaining.Source - The Bangkok PostColombian arrested for Patong bag snatchPolice have arrested a Colombian man for committing a bag snatch from a Russian woman in Patong on Friday (Jan 12).Source - The Phuket NewsPM2.5 to spike in BangkokBangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.Source - The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Join the Thai Expat Daily Show Members Club and get YOUR badge here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join--https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can't recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#ThaiExpatDailyShow #ThailandNews #ThailandTourismSupport the show

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands says the international grounding of 737 max 9 aircraft isn't having a direct impact on Cayman. The man who robbed a liquor store then stole a car and crashed into a building in George Town in 2023 has pleaded guilty. The Progressives Opposition says the UPM's increase in port cargo fees will have an impact on the cost of living. Also tonight - a new portal for Water Authority customs, a mission to rescue dogs and we'll meet the director of Ivan, the Short film. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymannews --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcnews/message

Putrajaya has again floated merging the Malaysian Aviation Commission, which oversees economic and consumer issues, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, which is responsible for technical issues such as safety, maintenance and security. Khair Mirza, CEO of Integral Capital Pte Ltd breaks down how this move might improve the civil aviation sector, in light of the collapse of MY Airlines and Rayani Air.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

GUEST OVERVIEW: Doug Maclean is Managing Director of DKM Aviation Partners. He has over 40 years in Air Traffic Control operational and senior management experience working for The Department of Transport, The Civil Aviation Authority and NATS Ltd. Having worked at 6 UK airports and 2 Area Control Centres Doug brings with him a range of experience and network of contacts which is almost unrivalled. DKM Aviation Partners offers aviation sector assessments & training. Doug MacClean has also worked in Air Traffic control environments not only in the UK but also in the Middle East & Japan. DKM Aviation's Website is: http://www.dkmaviation.co.uk/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Gavin Ashenden​ is ​the former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II ​from 2008 until 2017.​ He graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Law and subsequently did postgraduate study in the Psychology of Religion at Heythrop College in the University of London​ followed by a doctorate on the life and work of Charles Williams​. During the 1980's when he was also vice-chair of Keston College, he was involved in smuggling bibles and medicine into the former Soviet Union​. The experiences of being occasionally arrested and interrogated by the KGB and other security services while visiting played an important part in the development of his views on totalitarianism and awareness of the threat that Marxism posed to the faith.​ He is currently Associate Editor of The Catholic Herald His website is http://www.ashenden.org/  

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr. Binyamin Rothstein is an Osteopathic Physician who has spent his career promoting health and wellness and a rational approach to healthcare. Earlier in his career he served in the US Army as a doctor and he trained at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. He is also the author of Brain Fog: Solve the mysteries of decreased mental capacity and keep your brain fit and functional throughout your life and authored many articles on preventative health and the art of healing. Finally, He's the inventor of Hero's Formula, a nutritional approach to anxiety disorder and addictions. His websites are: http://www.vaxxguard.com/ and http://www.vitabens.com/  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Doug Maclean is Managing Director of DKM Aviation Partners. He has over 40 years in Air Traffic Control operational and senior management experience working for The Department of Transport, The Civil Aviation Authority and NATS Ltd. Having worked at 6 UK airports and 2 Area Control Centres Doug brings with him a range of experience and network of contacts which is almost unrivalled. DKM Aviation Partners offers aviation sector assessments & training. Doug MacClean has also worked in Air Traffic control environments not only in the UK but also in the Middle East & Japan. DKM Aviation's Website is: http://www.dkmaviation.co.uk/

TOO HEAVY FOR THAT FLIGHT? AIRLINE STARTS WEIGHING PASSENGERS BEFORE BOARDING While there are multiple memes and TikTok videos about frustrated passengers putting multiple items of clothing on themselves right at the counter, weighing the passengers themselves has up until now largely been a joke and industry taboo due to the ethics around such a practice — Air New Zealand announced that it would start doing just that as part of a pilot program requested by the country's Civil Aviation Authority. Dubbed the "International Passenger Weight Survey," the program will ask travelers traveling out of New Zealand through the Auckland airport to step on a scale and weigh themselves along with any carry-on baggage. "For safety reasons we need to know the weight of all items onboard the aircraft," Air New Zealand announced in a new ravel alert page on its website. Former Airline Pilot who has built and run several aviation businesses over the course of his career // currently serves as the CEO of Thrust Flight, a multi-location flight training organization that has trained thousands of pilots from around the world. This rapidly expanding flight school operates the popular "Zero Time to Airline" program that trains future airline pilots PATRICK ARNZEN has some answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority is asking that its national airline weigh passengers departing on international flights from Auckland International Airport through July 2, 2023. Travelers will be asked to stand on a digital scale when they check-in for their flight. The information about their weight is then submitted to the survey but will not be viewable on the agent's screen. Webpage

It's the time of year to perhaps start thinking about a holiday, and when you have a visual impairment there are often lots of things to consider. How you'll get there, whether the accommodation will be accessible and the kinds of activities that you'll do. So, we thought we'd look at some trips that could be suitable; including Sense Adventures, who offer walking holidays in the Malvern Hills and elsewhere, The Visually Impaired Sailing Association, who teach you how to sail a yacht and Christine Thomas tells us about why her static caravan in Cornwall is perfect for her independence. A few weeks ago, we spoke about a consultation that the Civil Aviation Authority have launched, to gather people's experiences of accessibility when dealing with airlines. They have now added a phone line, as well as online and email submission options. The number to call is: 0330 138 5015. You can also email: consumerenforcement@caa.co.uk. For more information, visit: https://consultations.caa.co.uk/corporate-communications/performance-framework-for-airline-accessibility/ Sense Adventures: https://www.senseadventures.co.uk/ The Visually Impaired Sailing Association: https://visa-gb.org.uk/ Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Er. Pradeep Adhikari is the Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). He has a degree in civil engineering from Pulchowk Campus.

Questions are being asked about whether airline pilots are properly protected and supported. Particularly whether they feel comfortable reporting mental health issues.The recently passed Civil Aviation Act repeals and replaces its thirty-plus year old predecessor, and the much older Airport Authorities Act (passed in 1966). The Act enables the Civil Aviation Authority to regulate, support and improve levels of safety and security throughout the sector. But parts of the aviation community say it has missed an opportunity, by leaving crew without independent support and leaving airlines with the responsibility for instigating pilot support programmes. John Nicholson is the chief executive of industry group Aviation New Zealand. He thinks the new Aviation Act was a once in a life time opportunity to get things right for crew, but hasn't gone far enough. He speaks with Kathryn Ryan along with international Air New Zealand 777 pilot and Medical and Welfare Officer for the New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association Dave Church, who is speaking out against the new law for not adequately protecting vulnerable pilots experiencing mental health problems.

Helen Pownall contacted In Touch with the aim of warning other visually impaired people to keep an eye on their energy accounts. This was prompted when her visually impaired mother in law accumulated a credit of nearly five thousand pounds and she was no longer was receiving her bills in large print. Helen Pownall provides more information and we get advice from energy price comparison experts The Energy Shop. The Civil Aviation Authority is reviewing their policies on accessible air travel; this encompasses guide and assistance dogs. We hear from the European Guide Dog Federation on what they'd like to see happen as a result and to the CAA, on what exactly they are looking at. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

In this video, we're taking a look at Thailand's roads, and how they might be a danger zone for travelers. We're also reporting on a new proposal that would add an extra tax on travelers departing the country.Scroll down to read the full article, and be sure to check out our other videos about Thailand and Phuket to get more information about the beautiful island destinations!--Wissanu no fan of 'possible' minority govtDeputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has denied supporting the formation of a minority government after the May 14 election following heavy criticism from several quarters.Source – The Bangkok PostMan, 25, fighting for life in Thailand hospital after horror crashThe sister of a man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash says she feels "helpless" as he fights for his life alone in a Thailand hospital. Liam Kilby, 25, was on holiday with friends in Phuket when he crashed into the front of a clothing shop, cutting his throat on the shards of broken glass, on Monday, May 1.Source – The Liverpool EchoDeparture tax proposedThai outbound travelers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.Source – The Bangkok PostChinese arrivals could soar in MayChinese airlines are expected to increase the number of flights to Thailand to 430 per week starting on June 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).Source – The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can't recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

This week the prospect of pizza by drone from store-to-door hit the headlines again - seven years years after a similar PR fly-by prompted stories insisting this was just around the corner for needy and greedy fast food fans. Meanwhile other drone delivery innovations already under way or in the pipeline don't seem to interest the media much.

Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal (MoCTCA) Sudan Kirati is a Cabinet Minister of Government of Nepal, a member of parliament, and belongs to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center). He is also the chairperson of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

Thousands of flights take to our skies every day, and passenger lives depend on a safety-first regime. In what is supposed to be a tightly regulated industry, we ask: is the Civil Aviation Authority on top of their game? 

Thousands of flights take to our skies every day, and passenger lives depend on a safety-first regime. In what is supposed to be a tightly regulated industry, we ask: is the Civil Aviation Authority on top of their game?

Inspectors charged with making sure the aerospace industry is safe are so overworked it has been causing their own health and safety problems. This comes from ministerial briefings by the regulators themselves, the Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Transport. But the industry is warning that international start-ups are now bypassing New Zealand due to the  regulatory logjam. Phil Pennington is looking into this.  

Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority says it's not yet clear what caused the accident. - गत आईतवार पोखरामा भएको यति एयरको विमान दुर्घटनामा परेका ७० जनाको शव भेटीएको छ।

*) Death toll rises in Russian missile strike The death toll from Saturday's Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to at least 35, the governor said. Two children were among the dead, and the fate of another 35 residents of the building is unknown with rescue efforts continuing. 39 people have been rescued from the rubble, and 75 people, including 14 children, were injured in the attack. *) Dozens dead after passenger plane crashes in Nepal At least 68 people have been killed after a plane with 72 on board crashed into a gorge while landing at a newly-opened airport in Nepal. The twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft was carrying 68 passengers, including 15 foreign nationals, and four crew members, according to Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority. While reports of the death toll varied, the aviation authority said 68 people had died in the crash, marking Nepal's deadliest airplane accident in thirty years. *) There is "no room" in New York for migrants: mayor In an unprecedented move, the mayor of New York has travelled to the Mexican border city of El Paso and declared that there is no room in the city for migrants. The move by Eric Adams, a Democrat, came after he said the migrant influx into New York could cost America's most populous city as much as 2 billion dollars. In recent months, busloads of migrants seeking sanctuary in the US have been sent to New York and other Democrat-run cities by Republican states like Florida and Texas. *) Death toll from bomb blast in DR Congo rises At least 17 people have been killed in a suspected terrorist bomb attack during Sunday services in a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A government spokesperson said the attack was visibly perpetrated by terrorists from the Allied Democratic Forces, a Ugandan group aligned with the Daesh terrorist group. The statement said 17 people had died, while 20 sustained severe injuries and were admitted to health centers. And finally… *) Barca beat Madrid, win Spanish Super Cup Barcelona have convincingly beaten Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia to win the Spanish Super Cup. Barcelona were dominant in every aspect of the game and took advantage of three mistakes by Real Madrid to score. Barcelona star Gavi, who won the Golden Boy award in 2022, was the game's outstanding performer.

 A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country's deadliest airplane accident in three decades.Hours after dark, scores of onlookers crowded around the crash site near the airport in the resort town of Pokhara as rescue workers combed the wreckage on the edge of the cliff and in the ravine below. Officials suspended the search for the four missing people overnight and planned to resume looking Monday.Local resident Bishnu Tiwari, who rushed to the crash site near the Seti River to help search for bodies, said the rescue efforts were hampered by thick smoke and a raging fire.“The flames were so hot that we couldn't go near the wreckage. I heard a man crying for help, but because of the flames and smoke we couldn't help him,” Tiwari said.It was not immediately clear what caused the accident, Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/nepal-plane-crashes-during-landing/507-01a14296-c6d3-4b78-887a-2a45b96bea39A man was pronounced dead after a shooting in east Charlotte on Sunday.According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a shooting happened on Barrington Drive near Montego Drive on Sunday.A male victim was found at the scene and transported to a local hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital.CMPD is further investigating this shooting. No further details are available at this time.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/1-dies-in-shooting-in-east-charlotte-homicide-cmpd-charlotte-north-carolina-barrington-drive/275-2226944a-fee3-4893-8fac-514c019bc8a3Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

 A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country's deadliest airplane accident in three decades. Hours after dark, scores of onlookers crowded around the crash site near the airport in the resort town of Pokhara as rescue workers combed the wreckage on the edge of the cliff and in the ravine below. Officials suspended the search for the four missing people overnight and planned to resume looking Monday. Local resident Bishnu Tiwari, who rushed to the crash site near the Seti River to help search for bodies, said the rescue efforts were hampered by thick smoke and a raging fire. “The flames were so hot that we couldn't go near the wreckage. I heard a man crying for help, but because of the flames and smoke we couldn't help him,” Tiwari said. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident, Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/nepal-plane-crashes-during-landing/507-01a14296-c6d3-4b78-887a-2a45b96bea39 A man was pronounced dead after a shooting in east Charlotte on Sunday. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a shooting happened on Barrington Drive near Montego Drive on Sunday. A male victim was found at the scene and transported to a local hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. CMPD is further investigating this shooting. No further details are available at this time. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/1-dies-in-shooting-in-east-charlotte-homicide-cmpd-charlotte-north-carolina-barrington-drive/275-2226944a-fee3-4893-8fac-514c019bc8a3 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

After Malaysia was unceremoniously downgraded by FAA, questions were raised about our safety standard. We speak to Datuk Captain Chester Voo Chee Soon, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), about how challenging it was to restore our status after 3 years. We also asked if the MAVCOM and CAAM merger is still pending.

Mandy's hope of becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force was once an impossible dream. When Mandy first became interested in flying, women were not permitted to fly in the military. But the tides turned for Mandy when the rules were finally changed to allow women to fly on the front lines. Her dream was now within reach, but the challenges had only just begun.Mandy's story is one that is already having an impact on future generations. In this episode, you will hear Sylvia and Mandy talk about the early influences that led to her career in aviation, building mental resilience, deciphering between when to be a leader and when to be a team player, training versus being in combat, transitioning to motherhood, and so much more.Topics Include: - Handling loss and setbacks- Framing cognitive diversity as a strength- Incremental learning- Overcoming imposter syndrome- Followership skills- How compartmentalizing can benefit high-achievers- Building a sense of camaraderie - Mandy's experience with training for the Royal Air Force- Finding purpose through giving back- And other topics...Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force pilot. She was the only female pilot on her Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying multi-million dollar fast jets. Mandy has also operated in hostile environments, including patrolling the ‘No Fly' zone over Iraq. Mandy has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of events and is an inspiration to women in the UK and beyond. As a trained Human Factors facilitator with the Civil Aviation Authority, Mandy uses her in-depth knowledge of aviation, calculated risk-taking, and decision-making under pressure to deliver tactical lessons from the cockpit to the boardroom. Books Mentioned:An Officer, Not A Gentleman, by Mandy HicksonThe Grit Factor, by Shannon Huffman PolsonBlack Box Thinking, by Matthew SyedConnect with Mandy:Mandy's WebsiteInstagram: @mandyhicksonspeakerTwitter: @MandyHicksonFacebookYoutubeStay Connected:Drop us a message on PodInbox: https://podinbox.com/whenwomenflyEmail: hello@whenwomenfly.comWebsite: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Socials: @whenwomenflySignup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights.

An aviation expert says the Civil Aviation Authority has been oversimplifying the rules around drone safely in its advertising - and it's fuelling a public backlash against drone operators. Dr Isaac Henderson is a lecturer at Massey University's aviation school and chair of UAVNZ, and is concerned at recent CAA advertising which states there are "no-fly zones" for drones. He says such terminology is misleading, and that when certain requirements are met, drones can be operated, but he says such blanket messaging ends up with the public reporting legitimate drone operators to police - and in some cases leading to threats against them. Kathryn also speaks to Colin Aitchison, operations manager for GCH UAV, a company offering aerial photography and asset inspection using drones. He says threats toward commercial operators like himself have become extremely common.

Brazilian police say a suspect has confessed to burying the bodies of missing British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who disappeared in a remote part of the Amazon rainforest on 5 June. Mr Phillips' wife said in a statement that 'today begins our quest for justice'. Andrew Downie remembers his friend. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority has warned that the service wheelchair users get at airports has worsened: one man was recently left on a plane for two hours after everyone else had got off, and ended up calling the police for help - stories which are horribly familiar to Tom Shakespeare. His work has required him to fly around the globe, and it has certainly not been easy. The reasons the Kremlin has given to justify Russia's attack on Ukraine are many, varied, and sometimes contradictory. What they all have in common is that few people outside the country believe them. Anastasia Koro says that lying has become so common in Russia, that even the most ordinary interactions now have the shadow of mendacity hanging over them. Crowds have now returned to sports stadiums in Japan, but Covid safety measures remain in place. This means that fans are required to keep their mouths shut, for fear that cheers and yelling might spread the coronavirus. So, it was a strange atmosphere that greeted Hannah Kilcoyne, as she turned up to see her first ever Japanese baseball game. James Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses, has not always been well received: a 'colossal muck heap' said one critic, while another described it as 'an unspeakable heap of printed filth.' It is now a hundred years since Ulysses was published, and today the novel is regarded as a masterpiece, albeit a tough read. Chris Page says that its increasing popularity in Ireland reflects the country's changing social attitudes.

*) Russian forces face stiff resistance in Ukraine's Donbass A Moscow-backed separatist leader has said that Russian forces had not advanced as rapidly as they had hoped in the battle for Sievierodonetsk. Russia has been seeking to seize the entire Donbass region, consisting of Luhansk and Donetsk, which Moscow claims on behalf of separatist proxies. Capturing the easternmost city of Sievierodonetsk would give Moscow effective control of Luhansk and allow the Kremlin to declare some form of victory after more than three months of the conflict. *) EU agrees ban on 'more than 2/3' of Russian oil imports European Union leaders have reached a compromise to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a delayed package of sanctions that was blocked by Hungary. The watered-down embargo covers only Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption for imports delivered by pipeline. EU Council President Charles Michel said on Twitter the agreement covers more than two-thirds of oil imports from Russia, "cutting a huge source of financing for its war machine…” *) Nepal recovers all bodies from site of plane crash Civil aviation authorities in Nepal have said they recovered the last body from the wreckage site of a small passenger plane carrying 22 people that went missing over the weekend. "We have found the last missing body," Deo Chandra Lal, a spokesperson for Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority said. Lal also said preliminary investigations have found that the cause of the crash could be "adverse weather conditions." *) Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites pocketbooks President Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans' pocketbooks. The meeting will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and comes weeks after his confirmation for a second term by the Senate. The White House said the pair would discuss the state of the US and global economy and especially inflation, described as Biden's “top economic priority." And, finally… *) 3,400-year-old city discovered in northern Iraq Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city dating back to the Mittani Empire around 3,400 years ago in the Tigris River in Duhok province, Iraq. Bekes Birifkani, director of historical artifacts and culture in the province explained that the area was inhabited until 1985, before the Mosul Dam was built in 1990, leaving the area submerged under water. Noting that more than 2,000 historical sites have been discovered in the city so far, Birifkani said this year's excavations also yielded important results.