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Episode 679: Opened borders allow a QF A380 to return plus RAAF rumours galore

The boys are back and Grant’s had to get Steve up at the crack of noon to record an Oz Desk much earlier than usual, but there’s so much to discuss and so much to do, like maybe flying somewhere … Continue reading

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Episode 675: More Romeos, please, and let’s get International again

The boys are back for another Oz Desk and, despite being well over a year since their last one, everything works out just fine with no hassles, hijinks or shenanigans. Who knew? The Royal Australian Navy are shopping for another … Continue reading

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Episode 309: First F35s and Qantas goes Back to the Future

Steve’s very happy this week & not just because Matt Hall came 3rd in Poland: Steve’s been flying! Meanwhile, the first two RAAF F-35s are unveiled in Texas in two separate events and Qantas are once again considering splitting their … Continue reading

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

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 219: Ya Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated

Perhaps some Air Traffic Controllers should be listening to the Offspring ‘cos they need to keep ’em separated! A RAAF Air Traffic Controller puts a Qantas 737 on a near-collision course with a QantasLink 717 near Darwin Air Pacific (aka … Continue reading

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Episode 177: Virgin Oz re-structures and carries more domestic pax than Qantas

The weather isn’t great with a cold & wet start to Summer but hey, there’s still some great aviation news to report on. Virgin Australia’s re-branding has completed with all their various groups now operating under the one corporate banner … Continue reading

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Episode 174: Air Australia, Tiger and Qantas

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 162: Profits, losses and a score of hours

It may be winter cold down here in Australia but nothing like the severe weather the USA is experiencing. Perhaps a way to warm up is to run through some news? The government will be conducting a fighter capability gap … Continue reading

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Episode 161: Qantas is restructuring into a Stronger Qantas

The boys are joined by Will Horton from the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation to discuss Qantas’ restructuring plans including Jetstar Asia, networks with other airlines, the proposed premium A320 based airline in Asia and changing some of their international … Continue reading

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Episode 160: Tiger’s back but CASA are watching closely

Grant’s out busy working with the hot air balloons so Steve’s flying solo. He covers the following aviation stories: Tiger Airways is back in the air but with a few conditions from CASA. John McCormick at CASA has listed the … Continue reading

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