Tag Archives: A320

Episode 777: GippsAero is Aussie again but some of Bonza’s pax aren’t happy

Posted on December 6, 2023 by admin

It’s an auspicious episode given it’s aligned to the mighty Boeing Triple-7 aircraft (the originals, not the -X :) ) but the main news is that the boys are very happy to report that George Morgan, the surviving co-founder of … Continue reading →

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Episode 701: So much news, so little time…

Posted on May 11, 2022 by admin

The boys knew they’d be back with AusDesk episodes in 2022 but didn’t think it would take quite *this* long to get one produced. Suffice to say, they’ve picked one of the busiest times in aviation Down Under to come … Continue reading →

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Episode 684: The Blackhawks are dead, long live the Blackhawks

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

There’s been a grave disturbance in the Force as another military platform gets retired (but not for long) and Qantas announces it’s replacing its Boeing 737-800s with aircraft from the A320 family. You bet the boys will have commentary and … Continue reading →

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Episode 314: Qantas Profit, oh Qantas Profit, where for art thou???

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

Taking advantage of the Bits N Pieces nature of this episode, Steve & Grant sneak in a longer AusDesk than usual. This time it’s back to Qantas who have announced a record loss thanks to some restructuring they’re doing as … Continue reading →

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Episode 282: Not Hot Enough in Alice?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by admin

With Steve just about to go into the surgeon’s hands, Grant calls on ATC Ben, Jonesy and Kathy Mexted to help out. As you might expect, the result is a bit of a roller coaster as the team talks about: … Continue reading →

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Episode 261: Sabres rattle as VA collides with JQ as ANZ warns

Posted on August 14, 2013 by admin

It’s Edition 200 of the Australia Desk! First Boeing 787 in Jetstar livery rolls out of the Everett paint shop. Worldwide Saber Reservation System crash takes Virgin Australia down with it. A Virgin B737 collides with a Jetstar A320 during pushback at Melbourne Airport – up to … 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 189: Why, why, wai believe in Red-Q???

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

It’s a wonderful Autumn day and Grant’s hung over but what the heck, on with the show: Red-Q was supposed to be Qantas’ new premium configured single-aisle A320 international airline that would be 51% controlled by the foreign country it … Continue reading →

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Episode168: Qantas dispute with their unions gets nasty

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

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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