Opinion and Comments
In this section of the magazine, we give industry figures and thought leaders from all across our great sector the opportunity to talk about the topics that matter the most to them. In this edition, Andrew Truswell of Biztech Lawyers shares how big data is set to change the Australian airline industry, while Sydney Flight College course advisor Sebastian Fitzsimons discusses the importance of diversity in initial flight training, and Andrew Boniface analyses the ‘just culture’ in the context of aviation employers
Australian airlines turn focus to big data
“I expect within 3-4 years the premium passenger’s entire journey from destination search to car ride home will be completely commoditised.”
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Andrew Truswell | Partner & aviation technology practice lead, Biztech Lawyers
Breaking barriers early in pilot training
“The messaging must be clear that anyone with the aptitude, willingness to learn and ability to meet the standards can become a pilot, regardless of their gender or background.”
Sebastian Fitzsimons | Course advisor, SFC
A new vision for post-COVID aviation
“There is no doubt general aviation has been hit hard over the last two years, however the sector has proven to be resilient, and the good news is that the future is positive.”
Daniel Jarosch | CEO, Sydney Metro Airports
Is C-UAS neglecting AI?
“When the threat is a single drone or two, a counter-UAS operator has a reasonable chance of choosing the appropriate response. But what is the threat is a dozen drones, or even a hundred?”
Oleg Vornik | CEO, DroneShield
“AS THE MARKET CONTINUES TO REBOUND, AND PLANES BEGIN TO FILL UP, AIRLINES WILL BE COMPETING MORE AGGRESSIVELY”
– TROY FILSON
Airline strategies and what to expect in 2022
“While this was welcome news for the airline industry after two years of description, it’s not simply a matter of opening Australian borders and returning to normal.”
Troy Filson | Customer success manager APAC, PROS
The internal ‘just culture’
“An organisation need to be nonpunitive first, before it can grow over time to possess a just culture. Individuals should grow respect for the organisation, themselves, others, SOPs, and rules.”
Andrew Boniface | AW139 EMS co-pilot and mindfulness facilitator
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