Tag Archives: Tiger Airways

Episode 777: GippsAero is Aussie again but some of Bonza’s pax aren’t happy

Posted on December 6, 2023 by admin

It’s an auspicious episode given it’s aligned to the mighty Boeing Triple-7 aircraft (the originals, not the -X :) ) but the main news is that the boys are very happy to report that George Morgan, the surviving co-founder of … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 777: GippsAero is Aussie again but some of Bonza’s pax aren’t happy

Episode 378: Ice ice baby!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by admin

Big news this week as the RAAF lands one of their C17s on the Wilkins ice runway in Antarctica. The RAAF may also be looking at a new, bigger VIP aircraft as our Prime Minister needs a bigger executive jet … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 378: Ice ice baby!

Episode 374: Tiger Enters the Comedy Market, Who Knew?

Posted on October 28, 2015 by admin

The boys are back and the comedy flows as they report on Tiger Airways apparently improving their customer experience and even getting a new call center. Steve is less than enthused! He is, however, rather excited about the next Retro … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 374: Tiger Enters the Comedy Market, Who Knew?

Episode 363: The Virgin, the Tiger, the Sex Party and the Max

Posted on August 12, 2015 by admin

Steve has declared that the boys won’t be talking about the Australian Sex Party despite Grant’s protestations (don’t worry, you can hear our chat with two of their pilots, Ken Hill & Tim Sheen, back in PCDU Episode 40). After … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 363: The Virgin, the Tiger, the Sex Party and the Max

Episode 310: Growth is good for Brumby but not so good for TigerAir

Posted on August 6, 2014 by admin

Steve & Grant are in Sydney to shoot video for Airbus as the A350 XWB makes its first visit to Australia so where else should they record the OzDesk than beside the bizjet ramp? TigerAir may be growing a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 310: Growth is good for Brumby but not so good for TigerAir

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 268: Steve’s team won the Grand Final but we still record a Desk

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 →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 259: Human Performance and Multi-Crew Pilot License in your Career

Episode 256: Tiger, Virgin, Romeos and a Teen World Flight update

Posted on July 10, 2013 by admin

It’s chilly & frosty down in Melbourne but that’s good for Grant as balloons fly extra well in the cold. But, enough of the weather, lets talk about the news: Tiger Airways re-brands as Tigerair as they continue their integration … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 256: Tiger, Virgin, Romeos and a Teen World Flight update

Episode 249: GippsAero reduces workforce and Virgin’s missing revenue targets

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

We have spoken highly in recent years of Australian manufacturer GippsAero and their successes in creating aircraft that have sold all around the world. So it is with some concern this week that we report on the announcement of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 249: GippsAero reduces workforce and Virgin’s missing revenue targets

Episode 247: No Speedos were harmed in the production of this segment

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

The Australian Government released its latest Defense White Paper this week, outlining updates on planned future equipment acquisitions for the Army, Navy and Air Force. On the aviation side of things, the purchase of 12 EA-18G “Growler” aircraft was announced, … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Episode 247: No Speedos were harmed in the production of this segment