Tag Archives: Melbourne

Episode 196: Wings Over Illawarra 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Steve, Grant and Allan have made the long haul up to the Wings Over Illawarra 2012 airshow where the weather is beautiful, the aircraft amazing and the caffeine is flowing after driving over 800km to get there. Despite the helicopters … Continue reading →

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Episode 186: Air Australia Goes Under

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

It’s summer time & Grant’s been busy with ballooning but not all is wonderful in aviation down under as Air Australia (ex Strategic) has gone into administration with reports of massive amounts being owed. In the interest of getting a … Continue reading →

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Episode 182: Cracks appearing and the Canton Route

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

It’s Sunday and there’s work to do outside so the guys are going to try get through the news quickly… Yeah, right, as if… More A380 cracking issues for Qantas to keep an eye on and these ones are different … Continue reading →

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Episode 180: A380s, Qantas, Emirates and more

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Strewth, it’s the first Australia Desk of 2012 and the boys are off the beach, back in the office and bringing you more aviation news from Down Under. Qantas receives their 12th A380 and it’s been named Phyllis Arnott in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

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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Episode 133: Hunting Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Grant is out in the boonies looking for the Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin but still can’t find it. Actually, he’s out flying hot air balloons but he’s still able to call in and join Steve in reviewing a few … Continue reading →

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Episode 132: Air New Zealand buying Virgin Blue Shares and there’s a Balloon in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

There’s some interesting news items this week but also one that Grant was somewhat involved with… Air New Zealand is buying up to 14.9% of Virgin Blue’s shares which has some wondering if they’re trying to get more control and … Continue reading →

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Episode 128: Cheeky Christmas Gifts for the Geeks from the Boys Down Under

Posted on December 21, 2010 by admin

The boys are at a factory in China to check out the Christmas presents they’ve had made for the Geeks. Despite some shennanigans with the gifts, they manage to reference the following aviation news items from Down Under: Qantas have … Continue reading →

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Episode 124: Jetstar vs the Volcano

Posted on November 22, 2010 by admin

It’s been a cracker day for a BBQ with Moorabbin Flight Services and our friends from Downwind but the boys are back in the studio to record this segment. Qantas’ A380s are still grounded and Singapore Airlines have grounded theirs … Continue reading →

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Episode 123: Qantas’ 90th birthday celebrations and John Travolta

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

The boys are recording from inside the PCDU-mobile on a wet, cold and miserable day after attending the Qantas 90th birthday celebrations in Melbourne. They’re recording with ATC Ben who notes that it took Qantas Ambassador John Travolta two goes … Continue reading →

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