Tag Archives: Singapore Airlines

Episode 246: Hey United, watch out for that bridge!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

United 747 collides with aerobridge at Melbourne Airport. Virgin Australia finally gets approval to buy 60% of Tiger Airways, while Singapore Airlines buys a chunk of Virgin Australia from Richard Branson. Links : Plane sustains substantial damage in accident Virgin’s … Continue reading →

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Episode 222: Alliances are cool but retro may be making a comeback

Posted on November 8, 2012 by admin

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year once again & we’re about to run the same ol’ report (& gags) for the 4th time in a row! Yes, that’s right, it’s the Qantas AGM where: Shareholders are unhappy … Continue reading →

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Episode 220: Hopping into Melbourne Airport

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Steve’s seen some strange things at railway stations, but what was that hot air balloon doing in front of the Maryborough station out in rural Victoria? Yup, it was Grant… He’s back now so it’s time to get stuck into … Continue reading →

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Episode 216: VIPA bares its teeth

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

The boys are back from the inaugural AusFly event & discuss what they were up to so far away from home. After that, it’s into the news, including: Virgin Australia pilots reject their initial contract offer according to the Virgin … 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 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 177: Virgin Oz re-structures and carries more domestic pax than Qantas

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

The weather isn’t great with a cold & wet start to Summer but hey, there’s still some great aviation news to report on. Virgin Australia’s re-branding has completed with all their various groups now operating under the one corporate banner … Continue reading →

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Episode 165: What’s in a name?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Steve offers Grant the choice of Tiger Airways news or Virgin Australia news, so we’re surprised he didn’t choose the Qantas news… The former COO of Virgin Blue is now going to be the CEO of Tiger Airways. Grant’s conspiracy … Continue reading →

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Episode 151: Grant’s talks Virgin Australia from a field in the countryside

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

Grant’s out near Wangaratta flying hot air balloons and is, in fact, standing in field waiting for his retrieve crew to find him… Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines have linked up as partners which, together with Virgin Australia’s Etihad, Delta … Continue reading →

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Episode 146: Rebranding your Virgin almost holds off Steve’s L-39 ride

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

Steve & Grant haven’t been up to much this week but there’s plenty to say about Virgin Blue, erm, that’s Virgin Australia now! Virgin Blue has renamed itself to Virgin Australia following serious negotiations with Richard Branson and Singapore Airlines. … Continue reading →

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