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

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Episode 201: Catch me I’m Falling…

Oh no, Grant’s fallen down a well as he tried to see just how low the Qantas share price has gone! Fortunately Steve was able to pull him out with a bucket & they were able to discuss: Qantas share … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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