Tag Archives: Brisbane

Episode 743: Taking the MRH-90 for a drink

Posted on March 29, 2023 by admin

After a busy couple of weeks, the guys are back in the studio as Grant recovers from another weekend of air show commentary duties, this time at Benalla, 130 miles north of Melbourne. We discuss the role these regional air … Continue reading →

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Episode 734: Bonza, a smattering of military and Qantas maintenance woes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by admin

After the Geeks asking how long the boys have been producing the OzDesk, they start with a bit of history and how they started submitting news via email, then recording separately until, on Episode 52 in June 2009, the first … Continue reading →

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Episode 733: Bonza gets its AOC & there’s an Ozzie constellation in space

Posted on January 18, 2023 by admin

It’s been only a week and the boys are back with a new OzDesk which could be setting a bit of a trend, but they had to come back to talk about the big big news. Yes, it was rumour … Continue reading →

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Episode 607: Quarantinny News from Down Under

Posted on June 9, 2020 by admin

It’s been a while since our last Australia Desk and the boys have been busy in their isolation. Grant’s picked up a new, sexy microphone & studio gear while Steve’s been busy perfecting his speed editing while working on more … 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 326: JetGo should go to Wellcamp

Posted on November 26, 2014 by admin

Aside from helping explain where Jabiru comes from, the boys also give an update on CASA’s “Jabiru Consultation Draft”, discuss JetGo’s decision to not fly Sydney to Roma (before it even starts), and enjoy the fact that Brisbane West Wellcamp … Continue reading →

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Episode 325: Jabiru Engine Issues

Posted on November 19, 2014 by admin

Steve & Grant bring you the Australia Sports Desk report … ooops, hang on, that’s the Australia Aviation News Desk report – sorry about that :) CASA are all but grounding aircraft with Jabiru engines due to 40 engine failures … Continue reading →

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Episode 276: Lets try that shot again…

Posted on November 27, 2013 by admin

Some days it takes two goes to get it right when recording an episode, or even when getting knee reconstruction surgery. Ouch! Avoiding becoming the Australian Medical Desk, we change back to aviation topics. Etihad A330 pilot declares Mayday due … Continue reading →

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Episode 274: Qantas closing maintenance, Jetstar flying 787s while RAAF is Growlering

Posted on November 13, 2013 by admin

With Grant back on deck this week, we start by talking all things 787 with the news that the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has cleared Jetstar to add it’s first such aircraft to their AOC, allowing them to begin passenger flights starting … Continue reading →

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Episode 262: Bali in Business Class and Boeing Airliner Changes

Posted on August 21, 2013 by admin

Grant spent the week vacationing in Bali, Indonesia, and while this is enough to make the rest of us jealous, he did take the time to compile some notes on the flights he took to get there, flying on Virgin … Continue reading →

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