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Episode 770: Downunder news of Hearts and Aviation… we’re back!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin

It’s been a rather eventful couple of months here in Australia for aviation news and a little closer to home. Steve returns to the microphone following his recent journey with open heart surgery, the result of a heart attack in … Continue reading →

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Episode 679: Opened borders allow a QF A380 to return plus RAAF rumours galore

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

The boys are back and Grant’s had to get Steve up at the crack of noon to record an Oz Desk much earlier than usual, but there’s so much to discuss and so much to do, like maybe flying somewhere … Continue reading →

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Episode 271: Scoot ya roo, it’s Qantas’ AGM once again

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

It’s that time of year again and we’re not just meaning Spring’s inevitable hayfever allergy attacks: Yes, it’s the Qantas AGM once again! Joyce forecasts red for Qantas this year as yields are expected to drop 3% across the board (no sign … Continue reading →

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Episode 259: Human Performance and Multi-Crew Pilot License in your Career

Posted on July 31, 2013 by admin

A research project at Melbourne’s Swinburne University into human performance factors is looking at ways to track pilots eyes while at work in the cockpit, as a method of assessing potential information overload situations. TigerAir launching Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training programme in … Continue reading →

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Episode 233: Post Australia Day and we’ve got some news

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

Steve’s amazed that it’s been 200 episodes since he first discovered the Airplane Geeks show back when they’d just released episode 33. Meanwhile, Grant’s been up in Sydney flying a hot air balloon out of Paramatta park as part of … 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 214: What the QFEK? It’s Emiroo!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

With new names like QFEK or EmiRoo, the Qantas & Emirates alliance has been announced with much fanfare and we spend some time discussing what it could mean. Meanwhile, Tiger Airways are returning to Adelaide which is a good thing … Continue reading →

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Episode 191: Roulette Sneak Peak

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

This week Grant is unavailable as he’s rather sick. In fact, he’s so sick that Steve has only received a single email all week long. Most concerning! Meanwhile, Steve’s been to Adelaide in South Australia for the Parafield 2012 air … Continue reading →

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Episode 190: Bifurcating Virgins

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Steve & Grant join the Geeks for a live record of the Australia Desk which has made Steve very happy as he doesn’t have to edit it! Despite the perils of recording live, the boys managed to discuss: Virgin moves … 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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