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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 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 249: GippsAero reduces workforce and Virgin’s missing revenue targets

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

We have spoken highly in recent years of Australian manufacturer GippsAero and their successes in creating aircraft that have sold all around the world. So it is with some concern this week that we report on the announcement of a … Continue reading →

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Episode 248: Qantas missing profits and Branson’s visiting

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce finds his way back into the news the week indicating that the airline’s profits are nowhere near the levels his team had predicted earlier in the financial year, and major creditor Deutscher Bank took notice also … Continue reading →

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Episode 239: After Avalon, lets catch up on some news items

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

The boys are back in the studio after being on-site at the Avalon airshow so it’s time to run through some recent news items. Former Qantas and Australian Airlines Chief Executive, James Strong, dies at age 68 The Tiger Airways/Virgin … Continue reading →

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Episode 232: Qantas, Western Australia, Woomera, Wyong, stealth and airports

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

Grant’s sorry he was late last week and is making up for it by bringing Steve his coffee, warmed over an exploding lithium-ion battery. That’s enough for Steve to let him into the studio, so they’re able to review the … Continue reading →

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Episode 225: Steve scored a C-130H media flight, Grant got the tower & the Wedgetail’s hit IOC

Posted on November 28, 2012 by admin

Steve’s on a high and it’s not because of the Virgin Australia AGM, no, Steve’s still bragging about his flight on a RAAF C-130H over Sydney during the week. Steve talks about the experience and presents an interview with the … Continue reading →

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Episode 216: VIPA bares its teeth

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

The boys are back from the inaugural AusFly event & discuss what they were up to so far away from home. After that, it’s into the news, including: Virgin Australia pilots reject their initial contract offer according to the Virgin … Continue reading →

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Episode 212: Qantas Reports First Loss Since Going Public

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

It’s a big news week with the Australia Desk covering a number of stories: Qantas is big in the news with: Qantas reports a $244m loss (their first since becoming a public company) Alan Joyce will not be getting his … 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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