Tag Archives: Virgin Australia

Episode 361: Qantas Turning the Corner?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by admin

The boys are back in the studio and Grant’s trying VERY hard not to explode over the news that Qantas is doing very well thanks to Alan Joyce. It’s not that they haven’t turned the corner and improved their stock … Continue reading →

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Episode 352: Sabotage by Cabotage

Posted on June 3, 2015 by admin

The federal government are contemplating a proposal to allow foreign airlines carry domestic passengers between locations north of the Tropic of Capricorn (eg: Cairns, Darwin, Townsville, etc). So, can a reduction in cabotage restrictions in the north end lead to … Continue reading →

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Episode 336: A Gong for OJA? Rock On, Boys!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by admin

Grant’s back (and so’s his car!) and the boys have a few aircraft stories to present, including: Qantas’ first 747-400 VH-OJA is being donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) at Wollongong where the arrival is likely to be … Continue reading →

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Episode 314: Qantas Profit, oh Qantas Profit, where for art thou???

Posted on September 3, 2014 by admin

Taking advantage of the Bits N Pieces nature of this episode, Steve & Grant sneak in a longer AusDesk than usual. This time it’s back to Qantas who have announced a record loss thanks to some restructuring they’re doing as … Continue reading →

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Episode 297: Badgerys Creek is Back

Posted on April 30, 2014 by admin

The boys are back in the studio and wishing they could be back flying again like they were for last week’s AusDesk. Meanwhile, they missed out on a bit of important news from last week: The Federal Government have announced … Continue reading →

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Episode 285: Steve’s Back & Wheely Engaged

Posted on February 5, 2014 by admin

At last Steve’s back on deck and Grant is very happy that he’s offered to do the editing. YAY! Once Steve manages to squeeze his funky wheel chair in behind the studio desk, the boys start chatting about the news … Continue reading →

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Episode 277: Who Owns Qantas and the Psychology of AvGeeks

Posted on December 4, 2013 by admin

PCDU crew members ATC Ben and Steven Pam join Steve and Grant this week.  The Qantas vs. Virgin Australia foreign ownership row dominated the local aviation headlines again this week with Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, publically floating the concept … Continue reading →

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Episode 276: Lets try that shot again…

Posted on November 27, 2013 by admin

Some days it takes two goes to get it right when recording an episode, or even when getting knee reconstruction surgery. Ouch! Avoiding becoming the Australian Medical Desk, we change back to aviation topics. Etihad A330 pilot declares Mayday due … Continue reading →

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Episode 275: Drip Pricing is bad, ya drips!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin

Steve and Grant are introduced to a whole new term this week: “Drip Pricing” – it seems the ACCC are using the term to cover all the various additional charges that most airlines (especially the “low cost” ones) are using. … Continue reading →

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Episode 269: The International Fleet Review turned on great interview opportunities

Posted on October 9, 2013 by admin

Grant’s getting all nautical thanks to his recent interviews in Sydney for the International Fleet Review but Steve’s choice of music may give the wrong impression (or was that in the bloopers?). It was quite the event and Grant steps … Continue reading →

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