Tag Archives: QantasLink

Episode 736: Anniversaries abound, from marriages to Emiroo

February seems to be anniversary time in Oz as it’s a cracker time for a Summer wedding, but that’s not been the case this week as it’s been rather cold and we haven’t (yet) seen any snow, and certainly none … Continue reading

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Episode 734: Bonza, a smattering of military and Qantas maintenance woes

After the Geeks asking how long the boys have been producing the OzDesk, they start with a bit of history and how they started submitting news via email, then recording separately until, on Episode 52 in June 2009, the first … Continue reading

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Episode 268: Steve’s team won the Grand Final but we still record a Desk

It’s that time of the year again and Grant’s found Steve to be more animated than ever, especially as his team (the Mighty Hawks) has won the AFL Grand Final. Confused? How do you think Grant feels having to talk … 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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