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Over-reacting to Flydubai safety reports

Posted on July 30, 2016 by rascott
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The Guardian’s front page today screams (as much as the Guardian ever screams) “Pilots warn of safety fears at budget airline.” The Guardian has seen 413 air safety reports written by Flydubai flightdeck crew following in a two-month period. These appear … Continue reading →

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Changes coming at Emirates?

Posted on July 24, 2016 by rascott
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There are changes coming at Emirates and (although the local media will not tell you this) they all suggest a slow down in the airline’s growth. Timely – this just in from Gulf Business on 25th July. Dubai’s Emirates denies alleged … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s failed coup

Posted on July 21, 2016 by rascott
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Staging a coup is a bit like a goalkeeper trying to catch a cross in soccer. If you are going to do it make sure that you do it properly – else the repercussions will be severe. Turkey’s failed coup of … Continue reading →

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The Economist on “The breakdown of Arab states”

Posted on May 18, 2016 by rascott
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Dubai’s defense roundabout – in 2002 and 2011. The UAE has benefited hugely from an early realization that it’s economy was unsustainable if solely dependent upon oil. The Economist marked the 100th anniversary of the Sykes-Picot mapping of the Middle … Continue reading →

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