Tag Archives: Adelaide

Episode 345: Barossa Airshow

Posted on April 15, 2015 by admin

Steve and Grant traveled to South Australia this week to provide commentary at the Barossa Airshow, located at Rowland Flat in the famous Barossa Valley wine region. They’re joined by their locally based reporter, Maikha Ly, who worked as ground … Continue reading →

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Episode 214: What the QFEK? It’s Emiroo!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

With new names like QFEK or EmiRoo, the Qantas & Emirates alliance has been announced with much fanfare and we spend some time discussing what it could mean. Meanwhile, Tiger Airways are returning to Adelaide which is a good thing … Continue reading →

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Episode 207: Escaping to Work

Posted on July 29, 2012 by admin

Just for a change, Steve’s out on the remote link because he’s run off to work to escape more PCDU editing. Of course, this means Grant’s left in the studio to run the recording and *GASP* edit the show! Qantas … Continue reading →

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Episode 203: Qantas crying “Wolf” in Jetstar’s clothing

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

We’re very impressed with Episode 202 last week as the Geeks got to hang out with the amazing collection of aircraft at the Udvar-Hazy Centre. Not only was it a great episode but we also have to give a big … 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 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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Episode 150: Remote ATC and Virgin sneaking a few Qantas senior managers

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin

Steve’s been crook so the boys try to do a quick Australia Desk … well, at least they tried! Airservices Australia are working with SAAB to run a trial Remote Air Traffic Control tower in Alice Springs that will be … 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 119: Pacific Peso Parity

Posted on October 19, 2010 by admin

Now that the Australian dollar has finally returned to parity with the US dollar (for the first time in decades), Grant has had to drag Steve away from hunting microphones on eBay to record the AusDesk. This episode we cover … Continue reading →

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