Tag Archives: Qantas

Episode 207: Escaping to Work

Posted on July 29, 2012 by admin

Just for a change, Steve’s out on the remote link because he’s run off to work to escape more PCDU editing. Of course, this means Grant’s left in the studio to run the recording and *GASP* edit the show! Qantas … Continue reading →

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Episode 206: Hooroo with an iPad

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

We managed to dig up a couple of interesting stories and they’re not *all* about being nasty to Qantas: Virgin tops Qantas in SkyTrax awards, coming in at an improved 12th best in the world against Qantas’ fall to 15th … Continue reading →

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Episode 204: Max’s Favourite Australian

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

It’s “Carbon Tax Sunday” and Grant’s out in the cold empty rural lands near Mildura so we bring Anthony “The Voice” Simmons (Max Flight’s favourite Australian) to help with the news discussions. Once Grant’s given us an update on the … Continue reading →

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Episode 203: Qantas crying “Wolf” in Jetstar’s clothing

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

We’re very impressed with Episode 202 last week as the Geeks got to hang out with the amazing collection of aircraft at the Udvar-Hazy Centre. Not only was it a great episode but we also have to give a big … 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 200: We’ve Come A Long Way … and Good Bye Dan!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

It’s a momentous day as we’re recording what we *think* is our 146th Australia Desk segment. Apparently it’s also a big number for the Airplane Geeks – something about a double century? Must be a cricket score! Meanwhile, we’re joined … Continue reading →

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Episode 199: Dreamliner hits Dreamtime on the DreamTour & We’re Dreaming!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

Boeing have brought 787 ZA003 down under on segment #7 of the DreamTour, stopping in Melbourne long enough for Steve & Grant to get a tour and record an interview. Taking advantage of being able to hang out live instead … 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 197: A Spartan Budget

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Steve and Grant are still tired after their mega-road-trip up to the Wings Over Illawarra 2012 airshow near Sydney, covering over 1,600km and an airshow in a single weekend. Still, they’re not about to let being tired get in the … Continue reading →

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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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