Tag Archives: KC30

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 375: Angels Passing Gas

Posted on November 4, 2015 by admin

Steve’s had a good time being Em-Cee at the OzRunways fundraiser for Angel Flight with Matt Hall in the Regal Air hangar at Bankstown in Sydney but now it’s back to work and producing the OzDesk. In the news today, … Continue reading →

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Episode 371: Calling Karratha, come in ATC Ben

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Finally back after a bit of a break although Grant has subbed out due to family reasons, being ably replaced by ATC Ben. Ben tells us about his recent slight change of job, and location, having moved from the world … Continue reading →

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Episode 350: It’s just the gas, man

Posted on May 20, 2015 by admin

The boys are back with the sad news that the Wings Over Illawarra air show show had to be cancelled due to terrible weather. Bummer :( Deciding to go with military stories, we open with the news that RAAF KC30As … Continue reading →

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Episode 254: Fog, tankers, Airvans and Fly Your Ideas

Posted on June 26, 2013 by admin

Winter weather has been causing trouble in for flights Australia’s south east this week, especially with fog causing many diversions. Mid week, two B737s, one Qantas & one Virgin Australia, diverted to the rural city of Mildura in Victoria; an … Continue reading →

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Episode 244: Virgin acquires Skywest while an F-111C takes a road trip

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

With Grant off this week due to illness, PCDU team member Ben Jones steps in to help bring us this report. In the news, Virgin Australia issues a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange announcing it’s acquisition of Skywest is … Continue reading →

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Episode 238: Avalon 2013’s a wrap, so lets talk Air Lift Group media fun

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

The boys have spent the week at Avalon 2013 and are recording this OzDesk segment at the end of Day 6, the last day of the show. They’re rather exhausted, somewhat deaf and a bit sunburnt so it must have … Continue reading →

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Episode 210: Good News, Everyone!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

We’ve got some good news on the maintenance & engineering front so we figured it was too important to leave to later: TAE (a wholly owned subsidiary of Air New Zealand) are opening new workshops in Brisbane & Adelaide to … Continue reading →

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Episode 201: Catch me I’m Falling…

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

Oh no, Grant’s fallen down a well as he tried to see just how low the Qantas share price has gone! Fortunately Steve was able to pull him out with a bucket & they were able to discuss: Qantas share … Continue reading →

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Episode 189: Why, why, wai believe in Red-Q???

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

It’s a wonderful Autumn day and Grant’s hung over but what the heck, on with the show: Red-Q was supposed to be Qantas’ new premium configured single-aisle A320 international airline that would be 51% controlled by the foreign country it … Continue reading →

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