Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
The Doom Loop Text
Friday Reading Edition 303 (24th July 2026)
Acclaimed economist Eswar S. Prasad argues that the very forces expected to stabilise the world order are fuelling disarray. Globalisation has deepened inequality in many countries, stoked political backlash and triggered trade wars. we are caught in a destructive feedback loop between economics, domestic politics, and geopolitics. With instability the new status quo, we need radical solutions to reinvigorate the world economy, prioritise common aspirations – and halt the downward spiral.
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Friday Reading Edition 303 (24th July 2026)
Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognised as a special case. Born to working class, immigrant parents in North London, a chess prodigy by five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven-figure job offer from a video-game studio to study science at Cambridge. His company, now Google DeepMind, is considered the tech giant’s engine room.
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Friday Reading Edition 303 (24th July 2026)
From Eric Ries, creator of The Lean Startup, comes a bold and urgently needed rethink of how organisations are built – and why success itself so often turns companies against the people and principles that made them worth building in the first place.
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Friday Reading Edition 303 (24th July 2026)
Regime Change is the definitive account of the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency, based on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented reporting from deep within the administration’s most closely guarded rooms. Also sheds new light on the decision to go to war with Iran.
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Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
If you or your people are in the region right now, here's what to do.
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Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
Travel Risk Management is the structured practice of anticipating, preventing, and responding to health, safety, and security risks faced by employees, contractors, and business travellers. It ensures organizations fulfil their Duty of Care obligations while protecting people and maintaining business continuity. As risks to travellers increase globally, it provides a framework to manage both foreseeable and unexpected threats.
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Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
The landscape of Travel Risk Management and the underlying concept of Duty of Care has transformed in recent years, driven by complex health and security incidents and evolving workplace behaviours. This transformation has increased the pressure on organisations to be ready for a robust response. The ISO 31030 – Travel Risk Management Guidance emerged as a crucial tool in protecting a global workforce.
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Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
An insight into the ISO 31030:2021, which provides guidelines for organisations developing travel risk management programmes.
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Spotlight on Business Travel The inside view from risk managers – business travel risk and ISO 31030 Text
Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
This report on business travel risk management focuses on risk managers’ perspectives on business travel risk and ISO 31030.
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Friday Reading Edition 302 (17th July 2026)
In the fast-paced realm of professional sports, travel is not only a logistical necessity; it is a critical component of team and club success, meeting media and sponsor commitments, and fulfilling fixtures for tournament competitions. From coordinating squad travel to organising bespoke accommodations for high-net-worth individuals and partners, the way teams manage their travel plans can significantly impact safety, athletic performance, and overall travel experience.
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