Tag Archives: Qantas

Episode 118: It’s almost but not quite all about Qantas

Posted on October 12, 2010 by admin

Now that we’ve recovered from the transition to Daylight Saving Time, Steve is making the most of it including going out to watch some RC aircraft. Of course the good weather means Grant’s been out crewing a lot so he’s … Continue reading →

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Episode 117: Bugs R Us

Posted on October 5, 2010 by admin

Grant’s back from the Gold Coast but Steve’s feeling robbed thanks to the change to Daylight Saving Time here in Australia. Meanwhile, there’s news to discusss, including: CASA warns pilots about the dangers presented by the locust swarms that are … Continue reading →

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Episode 114: Virgin Blue’s Strategies in Tatters?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

Virgin Blue has received some rather bad news this week: US DoT rejects the Delta-V alliance across the Pacific ACCC rejects the Air New Zealand trans-tasman alliance We also talk about how Qantas are putting mainline aircraft on some routes … Continue reading →

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Episode 113: The Kids help out on Father’s Day

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin

It’s Father’s Day down here in Australia and we bring our sons in to help record this week’s segment. Topics we cover include: A Qantas 747-400 has an uncontained engine failure about 45 minutes after departing San Francisco, leading them … Continue reading →

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Episode 111: Jogging Dump & Burn

Posted on August 24, 2010 by admin

In recognition of the Airplane Geeks reaching episode 111, we have an F111 flying past as we go for a jog. The topics we cover include: Australian BlackHawk in Mayday emergency landing in East Timor Tiger Airways CEO & some … Continue reading →

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Episode 110: Qantas Profit Report

Posted on August 17, 2010 by admin

Grant’s still recovering from the Episode 100 party but needs to get better quickly if the threatened Airplane Geeks “police action” goes ahead. Meanwhile, some big news this week: Qantas have released their annual profits which were lower than last … Continue reading →

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Episode 108: Cash for Clunkers

Posted on August 3, 2010 by admin

Grant is flying high on pain killers after damaging his shoulder so Steve’s considering calling him a clunker & cashing him. Meanwhile, things are getting hot over the Tasman airspace: AirAsiaX may leap into trans-Tasman market United doesn’t think Delta-V … Continue reading →

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Episode 68: It’s torches and pitchforks as Qantas shareholders prepare for the AGM

Posted on October 12, 2009 by admin

Grant’s been meeting with a bunch of Qantas shareholders preparing for the Qantas Annual General Meeting and they’re not happy, with torches and pitchforks being made ready for the big event that this year is being held in Perth. Retreating … Continue reading →

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Episode 67: Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief in the Pacific

Posted on October 6, 2009 by admin

The boys are celebrating with a screaming mass of people because Australia’s population just exceeded 22 million. So, in a country that’s almost as big as the USA there’s still lots of space for them (if only it weren’t all … Continue reading →

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Episode 65: Steve’s gone flying and he’s *still* smiling

Posted on September 14, 2009 by admin

Steve’s discovered that there’s more than one 4 o’clock in the day but it was worth it to fly a Piper Warrior in the Royal Victorian Aero Club’s Dawn Patrol. Matt Hall has reached third place in the Red Bull … Continue reading →

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