Tag Archives: A380

Episode 770: Downunder news of Hearts and Aviation… we’re back!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin

It’s been a rather eventful couple of months here in Australia for aviation news and a little closer to home. Steve returns to the microphone following his recent journey with open heart surgery, the result of a heart attack in … Continue reading →

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Episode 748: Change of Monarch at Qantas by November

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin

Qantas has dominated this week’s airline news so naturally this episode is all about them. We start with the news that long-time, and often controversial, CEO Alan Joyce has announced his intention to step down in November, handing the reins … Continue reading →

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Episode 679: Opened borders allow a QF A380 to return plus RAAF rumours galore

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

The boys are back and Grant’s had to get Steve up at the crack of noon to record an Oz Desk much earlier than usual, but there’s so much to discuss and so much to do, like maybe flying somewhere … Continue reading →

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Episode 366: Bigger is better? A380, C130s and Alan Joyce’s salary

Posted on September 2, 2015 by admin

Grant’s back and the boys are gobsmacked by Alan Joyce’s $12 million salary! They’re pretty sure their morals would get corrupted for that amount of money! Still with Qantas, they’ve painted A380 VH-OQH to support the Wallabies rugby union team … Continue reading →

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Episode 360: Grant Made it to Fiji

Posted on July 22, 2015 by admin

Steve’s on his own in the studio because Grant finally made it away for his vacation, although not to Bali as originally planned. Instead, he and his lovely wife flew halfway across the Pacific to Fiji. Now, of course, you’d … Continue reading →

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Episode 353: Can Qantas Restore its Credit Rating AND get 787-9s?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by admin

It’s the Queens Birthday long weekend here in Australia and while the boys didn’t get any recognition from Her Majesty, some of their friends & guests of Plane Crazy Down Under did as Chris Sperou & Dave Jacka both get … Continue reading →

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Episode 334: Australia, Australia, we love you!

Posted on January 28, 2015 by admin

It’s Australia Day and the boys are taking a few minutes out from a BBQ to record a quick OzDesk with mentions of special Australia Day items, including: The Royal Australian Navy had their new Landing Helicopter Dock HMAS Canberra … Continue reading →

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Episode 321: Steve’s Back from the USA

Posted on October 22, 2014 by admin

Steve’s back and he tells us about his trip to the USA, including the flights on Qantas A380s. During his three week trip, among tons of other fun activities, he managed to log two flights of his own in Cessna … Continue reading →

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Episode 255: Politics, A380 explosions and a world rounder

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

After an “interesting” week in Australian federal politics, Minister for Transport & Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, is now also the Deputy Prime Minister, leaving Steve & Grant to ponder whether this will be good for aviation or not. In more positive … Continue reading →

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Episode 242: Qantas and Emirates flying formation over Sydney

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

The ACCC finally grant approval for the Qantas and Emrates tie-up, and not a moment too soon as a celebratory flyover of Sydney by two A380s – one from each carrier – in formation was operated four days later to … Continue reading →

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