Steve & Grant note that since the last episode we’ve lost Glen Towler from NZ and Grant’s Dad Jim while also noting the anniversary of Steve’s father’s passing. After a small discussion on how both fathers were influential in the boys getting into aviation, we get into a couple of news stories.
- Australia’s newest airline is called Bonza(IATA: AB). Strewth, right? Bonza‘s first aircraft has arrived in Oz and they’ve announced their first routes, many of which are targeted at people escaping the cold south to get to sunny beaches.
- The RAAF are going to keep flying their F-35s despite some being grounded in the USA due to ejection seat issues.