Category Archives: Australia Desk

Episode 201: Catch me I’m Falling…

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

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!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

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 199: Dreamliner hits Dreamtime on the DreamTour & We’re Dreaming!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

Boeing have brought 787 ZA003 down under on segment #7 of the DreamTour, stopping in Melbourne long enough for Steve & Grant to get a tour and record an interview. Taking advantage of being able to hang out live instead … Continue reading →

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Episode 198: A Quick Collection of Updates

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

At first glance the boys thought this week’s Australia Desk would just be the sound of crickets and them scratching their heads as they tried to figure out what to report on. Fortunately, they took another look & found a … Continue reading →

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Episode 197: A Spartan Budget

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Steve and Grant are still tired after their mega-road-trip up to the Wings Over Illawarra 2012 airshow near Sydney, covering over 1,600km and an airshow in a single weekend. Still, they’re not about to let being tired get in the … Continue reading →

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Episode 196: Wings Over Illawarra 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Steve, Grant and Allan have made the long haul up to the Wings Over Illawarra 2012 airshow where the weather is beautiful, the aircraft amazing and the caffeine is flowing after driving over 800km to get there. Despite the helicopters … Continue reading →

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Episode 195: GA Allowed at Avalon Airport for a fee, a LOT of fees!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

The boys are back again after skipping last week’s Australia Desk due to health & work issues (no really, it wasn’t alcohol related at all!). So, after all that rest, they’re ready to dive back into the topics, including: Tiger … Continue reading →

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Episode 193: The Chips are Down on Qantas’ Biofuel Test

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Grant drives over to the studio to discover Steve’s got a new “Get Rich Quick” scam scheme he’s cooked up around biofuel! Qantas flew an A330 (VH-EBP) from Sydney to Adelaide & back on a 50/50 blend of jet fuel … Continue reading →

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Episode 192: Cough, Gasp, Wheeze, Jetstar Hong Kong???

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

It’s April 1st and Grant’s wearing his Darth Vader life support breathing unit as he recovers from his recent illness. So, despite the wheezing and pauses for resuscitation, the boys manage to chat about: Qantas launches Jetstar Hong Kong in … Continue reading →

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Episode 191: Roulette Sneak Peak

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

This week Grant is unavailable as he’s rather sick. In fact, he’s so sick that Steve has only received a single email all week long. Most concerning! Meanwhile, Steve’s been to Adelaide in South Australia for the Parafield 2012 air … Continue reading →

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