Sunday, August 10, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 11 2025

 From courtroom lessons to corporate woes, and a final laugh at travel’s expense

A plane retires from the spotlight, Sabre faces the lawyers, Sri Lanka joins the booking platform game, employment law bites, a sobering aviation hearing, and a quirky pick straight from the pages of satire.

  1. I flew on this plane – now it goes back to being boring

    ANA’s specially painted jet, once a crowd-puller and AvGeek magnet, returns to regular livery. A reminder that aircraft fame is fleeting, but the flight goes on.

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  2. Sabre faces investor investigation

    Following a disastrous Q2, Sabre is now in the sights of Levi & Korsinsky for potential securities law violations. Not unexpected given market reactions.

    Read more.

  3. Sri Lanka launches local flight booking platform

    ICanFly aims to offer a homegrown digital booking solution for domestic and regional travel — part of a wider trend toward national travel tech sovereignty.

    Read more.

  4. Court ruling offers lessons for both employers and employees

    The UK Court of Appeal’s decision in Jason Lutz v Ryanair highlights the fine balance in employment law — and the risks when either side oversteps.

    Read more.

  5. AA vs Military Helicopter crash hearings reveal shocking details

    The AvTalk Podcast dives into the hearings, shedding light on a tragic collision and the operational failings behind it. Sobering listening for anyone in aviation safety.

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  6. Quirky: Wankernomics — the Dilbert of the corporate BS world

    This book skewers management-speak, consultant culture, and corporate nonsense with razor-sharp wit. It’s absurdly relatable — and perfect for a laugh after a long day.

    Read more.

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