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Episode 252: Live with the Geeks and yup, it’s all Qantas yet again … almost

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

The boys have managed to align their clocks with the Geeks and for this episode, they’re appearing live to provide an in-person OzDesk. Of course, the news is almost all Qantas… The 250th Boeing airframe for Qantas has been delivered … Continue reading →

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Episode 219: Ya Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin

Perhaps some Air Traffic Controllers should be listening to the Offspring ‘cos they need to keep ’em separated! A RAAF Air Traffic Controller puts a Qantas 737 on a near-collision course with a QantasLink 717 near Darwin Air Pacific (aka … Continue reading →

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Episode 218: You lost WHAT???

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

The boys are feeling a bit lost & misplaced this week & Steve even feels a bit inhibited. Not surprising given the big news item this week: AirServices Australia manage to ‘misplace’ a Virgin Australia 737 for over 1/2 hour … Continue reading →

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Episode 205: Ballooning to the Max

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

Grant’s back from Mildura and he’s exhausted. He’s been flying hot air balloons all week and has not only had his first solo (on July 4th, no less!) but he’s finally completed his private pilot (balloon) certificate. Woo hoo! We … Continue reading →

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Episode 177: Virgin Oz re-structures and carries more domestic pax than Qantas

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

The weather isn’t great with a cold & wet start to Summer but hey, there’s still some great aviation news to report on. Virgin Australia’s re-branding has completed with all their various groups now operating under the one corporate banner … Continue reading →

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Episode 133: Hunting Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Grant is out in the boonies looking for the Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin but still can’t find it. Actually, he’s out flying hot air balloons but he’s still able to call in and join Steve in reviewing a few … Continue reading →

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Episode 132: Air New Zealand buying Virgin Blue Shares and there’s a Balloon in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

There’s some interesting news items this week but also one that Grant was somewhat involved with… Air New Zealand is buying up to 14.9% of Virgin Blue’s shares which has some wondering if they’re trying to get more control and … Continue reading →

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Episode 59: Virgin Blue Fund Raising while Steve’s in the USA with the Geeks

Posted on August 4, 2009 by admin

Grant’s still flying solo today as Steve’s in the USA and recording live with the Geeks. Meanwhile, here’s a couple of articles for you: Virgin Blue obtain more capital through a successful share offer that raised $133 million from institutional … Continue reading →

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Episode 58: Grant’s Flying Solo

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

Steve’s on a V Australia 777 heading to the USA for a family vacation so Grant’s running this one solo: V Australia & Delta Airlines code sharing agreement is starting to be called Delta-V and both Tiger Airlines and Air … Continue reading →

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Episode 49: Flight Attendant leaves a bomb hoax???

Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin

Steve presents two stories this week: Australian born flight attendant jailed for 18 months for leaving a bomb hoax on an Emirates aircraft that he was working on.  A man has flown a remote control aircraft with a video camera … Continue reading →

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