Tag Archives: Air Australia

Episode 804: Bye Bye Bonza, Hello Triton!

Posted on June 26, 2024 by admin

Grant & Steve return for an Australia Desk report; the first for 2024, and much has happened in the first half of the year on the Australian aviation scene. Sadly, in a case of “we told you so”, new LCC … Continue reading →

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Episode 190: Bifurcating Virgins

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Steve & Grant join the Geeks for a live record of the Australia Desk which has made Steve very happy as he doesn’t have to edit it! Despite the perils of recording live, the boys managed to discuss: Virgin moves … Continue reading →

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Episode 188: Live on the Ramp at Tyabb Airshow (with Video)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

On the ramp at Tyabb airport following the Tyabb Airshow 2012, Steve & Grant are joined by ATC Ben to record this Australia Desk segment. In fact, we even had Steven Pam capturing the whole thing on video for posterity … Continue reading →

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Episode 186: Air Australia Goes Under

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

It’s summer time & Grant’s been busy with ballooning but not all is wonderful in aviation down under as Air Australia (ex Strategic) has gone into administration with reports of massive amounts being owed. In the interest of getting a … Continue reading →

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Episode 174: Air Australia, Tiger and Qantas

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

This week, Air Australia targets low price and international, Tiger posts a loss (but is being allowed to expand a bit), Qantas and the unions still drags on, AirForce1, the 787 and some more Grill the Geeks cylonics.

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Episode 173: Virgin Australia goes business as Strategic rebrands

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

This episode, Grant assumes high office, Virgin Australia introduces business class, Qantas announces A380s on the Sydney – Hong Kong route, Strategic Airlines re-brands as Air Australia, 3rd KC-30A tanker enters RAAF service, an then the boys hijack Grill The … Continue reading →

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