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Australian Aviation Podcast Network

The official podcast network of Australian Aviation – where we unpack all the latest insights and developments plus the big issues impacting Australia"s aviation sector.

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27:23

Is Qantas right to back the ‘Yes’ vote?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/08/16

Qantas has officially thrown its weight behind the Yes campaign for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The Flying Kangaroo has unveiled a new livery for three of its aircraft – a Qantas 737-800, a Jetstar A320, and a QantasLink Dash 8 – featuring the Yes campaign’s logo, saying it has long supported reconciliation and a “fair go”. But is the national carrier right to take a side in a political discussion with the public split down the middle? Adam and Chris discuss the latest. Plus, the pair

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45:53

Airservices admits to problems and QF1 reviewed

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/08/10

Air traffic control provider Airservices Australia finally admitted it's not delivering the service people expect – on a Friday afternoon. The statement, significantly, didn’t contain an apology and came after repeated assurances that the organisation did actually have enough staff. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss and latest and ask whether the apparent mea culpa will calm anger across the industry. Finally, the podcast welcomes a special guest to review QF1 – and discuss how it compares

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32:03

Bonza bounces back with Gold Coast expansion

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/08/02

Weeks ago, Bonza announced a surprising cut to its network despite only launching in January. But on Monday, the point-to-point carrier revealed it is setting up a third base in the Gold Coast, from where it will fly to 11 destinations. Adam, Jake and Chris discuss what this means for Bonza’s strategy and what might be going on with its wet lease agreement. Plus, the team talk slots (again), Brisbane sky kittens and the Australian Aviation Awards.

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32:56

Slots and shortages stifle recovery

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/07/27

This week, Sydney Airport’s CEO told major airlines to use their take-off slots or let other carriers have them as domestic traffic continues to languish. It comes after the ACCC in June argued that larger airlines “can exploit” slot rules to stifle competition from smaller carriers, with both Bonza and Rex claiming the system is putting them at a severe disadvantage. Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the latest as take-off technicalities become national news. Plus, after another month of delays, is

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44:58

Is Bonza’s plan now in trouble?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/07/20

Last week, Bonza said it would axe five of its 27 routes just months after their launch in a move the airline said would reduce cancellations across its network. Chief customer officer Carly Povey admitted to Australian Aviation the decision to cut back services had been made earlier than Bonza would have liked and added the company was compelled to take out routes where there wasn’t “sustainable demand at present”. Does this mean the end of Bonza’s dream to fly point-to-point routes, cutting out

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36:07

Pilots’ union says ATC issues affect safety

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/07/12

Australia’s biggest pilots’ union last week claimed air traffic control staffing issues are making skies less safe for pilots and passengers. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has told Australian Aviation that its members have encountered “chronic” and “systemic” staffing problems at Airservices dating back to before the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes after reports emerged earlier this year that there were 340 instances of “uncontrolled airspace” from June to April 2023, with

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32:36

Does aviation have a staffing crisis?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/07/05

This week, Bonza has blamed the industry’s ongoing talent shortage for a rash of cancellations that have left passengers stranded. They weren’t the only ones, with controversy surrounding whether or not Australia has enough air traffic controllers following delays and cancellations affecting NSW’s school holiday getaway. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake ask what’s going wrong and what can be done to fix it. Plus, Air New Zealand jumps in to help spurned Taylor Swift fans reach the singer’s concert

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30:33

Is it time to stop moaning about aircraft noise?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/28

To its detractors, the noise from overhead aircraft will hugely affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents, but for avgeeks, living under the flight path is a privilege. In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether we should care about the ‘purring’ of an aircraft overhead. The team also chat about whether airlines handled COVID-19 credits ethically, a massive investment in sustainable fuel and how exactly you pronounce Virgin’s new MAX, ‘Monkey Mia’.

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37:11

Is the ‘Wellbeing Zone’ on Project Sunrise a gimmick?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/22

Qantas has unveiled the first photos of the unique stretching area located on its Project Sunrise A350-1000s that will fly for up to 20 hours. The ‘Wellbeing Zone’, accessible to all passengers, will feature “sculpted wall panels” and “integrated stretch handles” as well as a guided on-screen exercise program. But is it a smart solution to surviving an ultra-long-haul flight or a gimmick that will make little difference? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Also on the episode, Qantas takes on Air New

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34:47

Your last call to enter the Australian Aviation Awards

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/15

The Australian Aviation Awards 2023 are on course to be the biggest in our history. In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss why you need to take this last chance to enter and share their tips for becoming a nominee. Plus, the team discusses the biggest news stories of the week, including the latest on noise for locals near Brisbane Airport, WSI’s first airlines and hydrogen planes in Queensland. Finally, with Qantas overhauling its uniform policy, was it ever a good idea to make women

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27:59

How CareFlight is embracing the future of aeromedical...

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/14

Aeromedical charity CareFlight, which delivers aeromedical services in urban, regional, and remote areas around Australia, has partnered with AMSL Aero on a new electric VTOL air ambulance – the Vertiia. CEO Mick Frewen talks with Australian Aviation’s Jake Nelson on how the Vertiia will be added to CareFlight’s fleet and what it means for aeromedical services in the future.

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41:26

Are airport slots hindering competition?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/09

This week, the ACCC claimed airlines “can exploit” the rules around airport slots – effectively hoarding the best take-off times to indefinitely block out rivals. But what on earth are the rules, and why have they proved so controversial? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether the system is helping maintain the duopoly of Qantas and Virgin. Does the industry have room for more major players?

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34:35

What’s next for Bonza?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/06/06

Four months after its launch, low-cost carrier Bonza has wrapped up its initial 27-route network rollout and is now eyeing future growth. CEO Tim Jordan joins us again on the Australian Aviation podcast to discuss Bonza’s early successes, the challenges of launching a new domestic airline in today’s environment and what might be in store for Bonza as it looks beyond the eastern seaboard – potentially including new bases, new routes, and new aircraft.

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33:19

How YouTube is spreading the love of aviation

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/05/31

With aviation continuing to emerge from the COVID-19 slump, YouTubers like Jeb Brooks of GreenerGrass.com are making a living bringing the flying experience – especially business and first-class travel – to people who may never sit in the pointy end of the plane themselves. Jeb tells Jake Nelson how he’s made a thriving career out of sharing “the miracle of flight” with almost 600,000 subscribers around the world – and why he almost enjoys flying economy even more than the expensive seats.

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24:02

Is AI the future of drone flight?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/05/23

As drone technology advances by leaps and bounds, Sydney-based drone training company Aviassist has brought another new innovation to Australian shores, with the country’s first AI-operated drone flight recently taking place on Goat Island in Sydney Harbour. In this episode, Aviassist’s Ross Anderson talks to Jake Nelson about the Skydio Dock technology that made it possible, as well as the potential applications for AI drones as they become more widespread.

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31:05

Is Air New Zealand’s Skynest a gimmick?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/05/18

Air New Zealand has finally released more details around its much-hyped Skynest. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether the bunk bed design is a revolution or PR stunt. Plus, the team discusses reports we’ll soon be flying between London and Sydney in two hours. Can it possibly be worse than 18 hours in economy?

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29:17

Why is Joyce’s successor being paid less?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/05/12

This week, it emerged Alan Joyce’s successor at Qantas, Vanessa Hudson, will be paid significantly less than the airline’s long-serving CEO. In this episode, Adam, Jake and Chris ask whether that’s a blow for industry equality – or still a handsomely-paid chief executive. Plus, the team discusses the latest instalment in the bizarre and confusing battle over FIFO flights.

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34:34

Is the long goodbye to Alan Joyce a good idea?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/05/04

This week, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce shocked the industry by announcing he was set to step down from his role – in November. While it was well known he would be leaving, the announcement came far earlier than expected, alongside the news of new chief and current CFO Vanessa Hudson. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake ask whether the succession plan will work and analyse Joyce’s legacy. Was he the man who saved, or broke, the Flying Kangaroo?

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36:19

Who is to blame for the delay to Melbourne’s rail link?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/04/20

This week it emerged Melbourne Airport’s decades-talked-about rail link is set to miss its competition date. It looks like the project will now to open until the next decade, with the state blaming the airport, and the airport pushing back on the government. In this episode, hosts Adam Thorn, Chris Fenton and Jake Nelson discusses how much longer the city can rely on the SkyBus. The team also discuss the ‘death’ of the last Qantas A380 in the desert, international capacity returning, and more good

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46:32

How Dario Valenza switched from championship boats to...

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2023/04/14

Dario Valenza is the co-founder of Australian drone company Carbonix. His extraordinary career saw him create world championship-winning sail boats before taking his know-how into the world of drones. In this episode, Valenza talks about how the sector has evolved over the last decade, and how flying drones beyond the line of sight could revolutionary for how we lead our lives.

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