Richard Maslen has travelled across the globe to report on developments in the aviation sector as airlines and airports have continued to evolve and adapt to changing market conditions. Initially managing the weekly newsletter for respected aviation insurance loss adjuster Airclaims Limited, he later joined aviation media company Key Publishing where he spent almost nine years interviewing many of the industry’s senior players producing content for renowned titles such as Airliner World and Airports of the World. In 2011, he joined air service development specialist Routes (latterly part of UBM) where he developed a complete digital editorial content strategy for the business and has become well respected by the aviation community for his knowledge and insight. In April 2017, he left to establish his own business, Maslen Aviation Consultancy, providing storytelling content production, delivery and promotion support as well as consultancy services on aviation topics. He has already started working independently for a number of clients providing online content, event coverage, conference speaking, media appearances, advice on marketing and live event experience as well as project management on an exciting new content platform.
The new rules require that any child arriving in South Africa must carry an unabridged birth certificate, or have submitted this earlier when applying for a visa. The change has been introduced by the South African government as a security measure against child smuggling.
The new business, JG Aviation Consultants, will specialise in market intelligence, data analysis and strategy. It will harness Grant’s extensive experience of air service development, transaction due diligence and business turnarounds, serving a diverse client group including airlines, airports, travel organisations, financial institutions and government.
The Transportation Department’s Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection approved the recommendation saying that “if safe and secure,” the department could let airlines make their own decision on mobile phone use inflight. This could mean the end of the ban of inflight connectivity over US airspace, leaving airlines with the freedom to listen to their passengers if they wish to.
