Tag Archives: British Airways

Episode 235: Grant’s unwell but is back in Oz & discussing the news

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

Grant’s back from Malaysia but has been wiped out but some lurgi that he picked up during his travels. Despite this, the boys managed to discuss a lot of news items: The ACCC is concerned with Tiger Airways being purchased … Continue reading →

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Episode 228: More Super Hornets but where’s the money going to come from?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

The Australian Government is enquiring with the US Government about the potential cost of purchasing additional F-18F Super Hornets for the RAAF – up to 24 more aircraft. Given the current government’s Defence minister is big on cutting costs and … Continue reading →

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Episode 198: A Quick Collection of Updates

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

At first glance the boys thought this week’s Australia Desk would just be the sound of crickets and them scratching their heads as they tried to figure out what to report on. Fortunately, they took another look & found a … Continue reading →

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Episode 115: The Oprah-Jet

Posted on September 21, 2010 by admin

We briefly touch on a few items: Boeing lifts forecasts for aircraft useage in Oceania Victoria will not get a DC10 water bomber next season but will instead get 2 Convair 580s & another Erickson skycrane British Airways may still … Continue reading →

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Episode 57: Forget the Kidneys, Just Send the Cash

Posted on July 21, 2009 by admin

Yet another wet & windy afternoon so it’s perfect weather to put Rob’s bribe together so he’ll let us on the Airplane Geeks podcast. Meanwhile, we have news to report: Singapore Airlines adding more A380 capacity on the Kangaroo Route. … Continue reading →

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Episode 52: Cockpit Window Fire

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

Despite some crappy sound quality on Grant’s end, the boys get some content out for you. Jetstar A330-200 from Japan to the Gold Coast has a cockpit window catch fire. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce confirms the merger with British Airways … Continue reading →

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