Positive Altitude

What happens when Planes no longer Fly? | Positive Altitude S3 EP04

From living room armchairs to bars, restaurants and hotels - retired aircraft are finding unconventional second lives. But is this just the feel-good PR story masking the real challenges of end-of-life disposal? In this episode, we dig into the latest thinking on aircraft decommissioning, focusing on * How better value recapture can accelerate fleet upgrading and reduce the industry’s CO2 emissions * Circular economy opportunities (and its limits) * Minimum conditions MROs need to expand into this side of the business without compromising environmental standards Tune in to explore both, the innovation and some inconvenient truths.

Culture, Play and Women on the Ramp | Positive Altitude S3 EP03

What keeps AirAsia quick on its feet for more than two decades? In this episode, GTR Culture Manager Yvonne Lady Diana spills the beans on how she helped shape the airline’s unique vibe - and how that culture opened the door for women to take on some of the toughest jobs in aviation. Tune in for a story of play, purpose and breaking barriers.  - Malay words and conversation in this episode Baju kurung - traditional Malay attire comprising a loose-fitting tunic and a long skirt Tudung - headscarf - Conversation in Malay Yvonne: Korang datang interview ni, korang tau tak ini kerja apa? Yvonne: All of you who are here for the interview, do you know what the job is?  Belle : Tau. Ramp.  Belle: We know - Ramp. Yvonne: Tau tak kerja dia buat apa? Yvonne: Do you know what you have to do?  Belle: Angkat beg Belle: Carry bags. Yvonne: Tapi kerja ni berat tau?  Yvonne: But this is hard work, you know?  Belle: Ya. Tau. Belle: Yes, we know.  Belle: Tapi dalam iklan tak cakap pun hanya untuk lelaki, perempuan tak boleh buat. Belle: But the ad does not say that this job is only for men, and women cannot do it.

Why Aren’t Airlines Buying Up CORSIA Credits? | Positive Altitude S3 EP02

CORSIA is expected to generate demand for more than 200 million tonnes of eligible credits, with supply only just expected to keep pace. Yet airlines are still hesitating to make a move. Tune in as Mun Ching and Sylvie unpack the supply bottlenecks, market uncertainty, and rising fuel price pressures shaping aviation’s pathway to decarbonisation.

Can Aviation Decarbonise in a World at War? | Positive Altitude S3 EP01

The highly anticipated Singapore SAF levy takes effect in April 2026, adding a surcharge to departing flights to help scale SAF. But with soaring fuel prices and geopolitical tensions, is SAF still a viable path for airlines? In this episode, Mun Ching and Sylvie kick off the year by unpacking what the levy means and exploring how recent global events and market volatility could reshape aviation’s decarbonisation journey.

CORSIA Offsetting is finally REAL but is the market catching up? | Positive Altitude S2 EP13

ICAO has published the CORSIA Sectoral Growth Factor for 2024 and it is a whopping 15.9% - far higher than initial forecasts. Although total Phase 1 demand is now set to exceed 200m tonnes of CORSIA eligible units, supply remains constrained. In this season's end episode, we round up all recent developments that are likely to ease the issuance of CORSIA credits. Listen up if you want a piece of the action.  *Note: Since this episode was recorded, ICAO has revised the 2024 SGF to 15.4%.