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Tag Archives: Alan Joyce
Episode 203: Qantas crying “Wolf” in Jetstar’s clothing
We’re very impressed with Episode 202 last week as the Geeks got to hang out with the amazing collection of aircraft at the Udvar-Hazy Centre. Not only was it a great episode but we also have to give a big … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged 767, A330, A380, Adelaide, Air New Zealand, Alan Joyce, Avanti, Bomber Command, Bomber Command Memorial, Brisbane, Canberra, Christopher Luxon, cockpit, codeshare, Etihad, fruit tingles, government, Hawaiian Airlines, IATA, Kaman, New Zealand, New Zealand Navy, Qantas, Rob Fyfe, Seasprite, SH-2G, South Australia, Tiger Airways, Tim Bell, UK, veterans, video, Virgin America, Virgin Australia
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Episode 200: We’ve Come A Long Way … and Good Bye Dan!
It’s a momentous day as we’re recording what we *think* is our 146th Australia Desk segment. Apparently it’s also a big number for the Airplane Geeks – something about a double century? Must be a cricket score! Meanwhile, we’re joined … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged 2009, 787, Air India, airport, Alan Joyce, ATC Ben, Auckland, Ben Ippolito, Boeing, Continental, correction, Courtney Miller, Dan Webb, Delhi, farewell, Houston, Jetstar, Melbourne, Qantas, seatpitch, South Carolina, Sydney, Tiger Airways, United Airlines, way-back machine
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Episode 186: Air Australia Goes Under
It’s summer time & Grant’s been busy with ballooning but not all is wonderful in aviation down under as Air Australia (ex Strategic) has gone into administration with reports of massive amounts being owed. In the interest of getting a … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged Air Australia, airline, Alan Joyce, Avalon, bankrupt, Ben Sandilands, CASA, collapse, insolvent, interview, Korda Mentha, Melbourne, Phuket, PlaneTalking, Qantas
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Episode 185: More Cracking Issues
It’s another beautiful day in Melbourne but it’s not all sunshine & dreams for everyone: Qantas have discovered hairline cracks in another A380, this time one that encountered severe turbulence over India. As per the EASA directive, Qantas have been … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged A380, Alan Joyce, body scanner, cracks, David Closter, Dr Evil, EASA, enquiry, Etihad, flight bag, India, laser, OHS, Qantas, revenue, Senate, soundbyte, spectrum, tazer, Virgin Australia
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Episode 169: Everyone’s rather over this Qantas crap
Grant’s getting ready for a CASA audit at the balloon company he works for and recently became a Supervisor for the company’s Drug & Alcohol Management Program (DAMP). Fortunately he’s able to join Steve for another Australia Desk: The Qantas … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged Alan Joyce, audit, CASA, DAMP, Federal Government, grounded, industrial action, Jetstar, management, passengers, pay, Qantas, supervisor, unions, Virgin Australia
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Episode168: Qantas dispute with their unions gets nasty
Steve has to convince Grant to stop talking about hot air balloons after last week’s Grill the Geeks question. It takes a bit but he finally gets the message and the boys get on with the latest aviation news from … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged A320, A320NEO, A380, Airbus, Alan Joyce, broken window, death threat, Jetstar, Jetstar Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, NEO, premium airline, Qantas, Singapore, threats, unions, VH-OQA
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Episode 161: Qantas is restructuring into a Stronger Qantas
The boys are joined by Will Horton from the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation to discuss Qantas’ restructuring plans including Jetstar Asia, networks with other airlines, the proposed premium A320 based airline in Asia and changing some of their international … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged A320, Alan Joyce, Asia, CAPA, international, Jetstar Asia, John Borghetti, premium, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Will Horton
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Episode 125: A380 flying, aviation in the media spotlight and the F-111 Media Day
Well, it’s Happy Turkey day for our American friends but we don’t celebrate that one down here. Maybe it’s because we’re thankful every day to be here in Australia? Four of Qantas’ A380s have had their Trent 9000s swapped for … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged 1SQN, 6SQN, 717, 747, 747-400, A380, AirAsia, Alan Joyce, Amberley, Bali, Darwin, F111, F18F+, Jetstar, liquid scanner, media, Qantas, QF32, RAAF, security, Singapore, Sydney, Terry Deeth, Virgin Blue
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Episode 123: Qantas’ 90th birthday celebrations and John Travolta
The boys are recording from inside the PCDU-mobile on a wet, cold and miserable day after attending the Qantas 90th birthday celebrations in Melbourne. They’re recording with ATC Ben who notes that it took Qantas Ambassador John Travolta two goes … Continue reading
Posted in Australia Desk
Tagged 707, 767, A380, Alan Joyce, ATC Ben, birthday, chief pilot, John Travolta, Juan Serrano, media scrum, Melbourne, PCDU-Mobile, Perth, Qantas, QF32
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