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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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37:48

And the winner of the ‘Battle for Bali’ is…

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/06/19

Despite Virgin attracting some major allies in its fight for more capacity to Bali, ultimately Jetstar looks to have prevailed, with the IASC awarding Qantas Group the coveted seats. So what tipped the scales in Jetstar’s favour – and why did Virgin fall short? Adam and Jake look at the decision and what it means for Bali-bound travellers. Plus, what caused a terrifying ride for Virgin passengers out of Queenstown this week?

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37:04

End of the runway for Bonza’s staff

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/06/12

It wasn’t the news more than 300 Bonza employees wanted to hear – but after a buyer for the grounded carrier failed to materialise, administrator Hall Chadwick has sacked all staff and cancelled every future flight. With Bonza now seeming to be running on borrowed time, is there now any hope for a miracle rescue or a silver lining for hundreds of dedicated staff members now out of a job? Adam and Jake examine the bad news and ask what’s next for Bonza, its erstwhile staff – and its administrator

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47:55

The final flight of the ‘airship of dreams’

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/06/05

It was meant to be the crowning achievement of the budding British airship industry: R101, a majestic “ocean liner of the skies” that would ferry passengers all across the world in style and comfort. Yet on its maiden international flight in October 1930, the dreams of an empire went up in flames as R101 crashed and exploded in a field in the north of France. On board was one Australian VIP: William Palstra, a key figure in the early days of the RAAF. The tragic demise of R101 with all but six hands

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34:23

A fresh reprieve for Bonza

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/05/30

Will Bonza fly again? That’s the question that has been on the mind of the aviation sector ever since the low-cost carrier went into voluntary administration at the end of April, with its planes seized and its employees stood down without notice. Administrator Hall Chadwick certainly believes it can get Bonza back in the skies, winning another two months to find a buyer for the airline with the argument that doing so would be better for creditors than winding it up – though that’s cold comfort for

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50:52

Virgin dethrones Qantas as most reliable Aussie airline

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/05/22

For 19 months, Qantas reigned as Australia’s most reliable airline group – but no more, with Virgin Australia last month knocking the Flying Kangaroo off its perch in a clean sweep of on-time arrivals, on-time departures and cancellations. With both major domestic airline groups now at or approaching long-term averages for reliability, will the trend hold, or could the “bad old days” of 2022 make a comeback? Adam, Jake and Ben crunch the numbers and cross their fingers that the era of domestic

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51:16

How this Qantas A330 pilot is flying high with his...

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/05/17

Richard (Rick) Garner is a non-executive director on the board of Qantas Superannuation and an A330 pilot. He’s also, incredibly, an award-winning mortgage broker who worked in financial services and now runs his own firm, Crew Financial. In this crossover podcast with Australian Aviation’s sister podcast brand The Adviser, Rick discusses his love of flying – and how he juggles so many different jobs.

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52:51

What next after Bonzageddon?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/05/08

A week after Bonza’s fleet was abruptly seized in a move that sent shockwaves through the Australian aviation sector, the airline is still yet to get back in the air as its administrator fights to save it. With a big question mark over the future of its planes, and all eyes turning to its parent company 777 Partners, who is to blame for Bonza’s predicament, and what’s next for the airline that promised to be “Here for Allstralia”? Adam and Jake discuss whether there’s any hope for the purple tails

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46:37

Is it all over for Bonza?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/05/01

It was as sudden as it was brutal: grounded planes, stranded passengers, and chaos across the east coast as Bonza suspended its services without warning. With reports that its entire fleet had been repossessed in the dead of night, emergency talks about the ongoing viability of the business ended in Bonza entering voluntary administration – so what went wrong? In this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, recorded before the voluntary administration was announced, Adam and Jake discuss the shock

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58:07

Bonza sets the record straight

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/04/24

Bonza has come out swinging after reports in The Australian Financial Review that consultant KordaMentha had been called in to advise the airline. In one of the more blunt denials we’ve seen, the low-cost carrier’s CEO, Tim Jordan, has insisted KordaMentha “has not been appointed as financial advisors to Bonza, or in any other capacity” – so what’s the real story? Adam, Jake and Ben discuss the article and Bonza’s forceful response, as well as the upcoming route changes from its Gold Coast base

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44:45

Flying Kangaroo plays it safe on Perth–London route

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/04/17

With tensions flaring between Israel and Iran, Qantas has paused its non-stop Perth–London services, adding a new stop in Singapore on the northbound journey. Given the difficulties of avoiding Iranian airspace between Perth and London while staying within the safe range of a 787-9 Dreamliner, is the Flying Kangaroo hurting for the lack of its new A350-1000 fleet? Adam and Jake look at the implications for Qantas, including its future services from Perth to Rome and Paris. Plus, a big week for

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39:44

Qantas offers frequent flyers a $120m olive branch

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/04/10

Qantas has unveiled a massive shake-up to its frequent flyer program, adding 20 million new seats per year. The “Classic Plus” seats will cost more than the existing 5 million annual “Classic Rewards” seats, but will be more reliably available to passengers looking to spend their hard-earned frequent flyer points. Adam and Jake discuss the pros and cons of the new scheme, and whether it will endear the Flying Kangaroo to its loyalty customers. Plus, just when you thought it was safe to go back to

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36:50

Holiday headaches on the horizon as strikes loom

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/04/03

No sooner have the Network Aviation strikes in WA ended than Airservices Australia becomes the next big name in the sector to face industrial action, as aviation rescue firefighters plan a work stoppage for 15 April and air traffic controllers apply for a strike vote. Amid arguments over “leaked documents”, pay rises, and passenger safety, what impact will the industrial action have on the Easter school holidays? Adam and Jake take a look at both sides of the stoush and what might happen next. Plus,

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45:15

Boeing, going, gone

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/03/27

Heads are continuing to roll at Boeing, with the CEO and chairman both announcing their retirement by the end of the year. It’s the latest fallout in the ongoing turmoil stemming from the mid-air blowout on board an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January – but will even these senior figures falling on their swords prove to be too little, too late? Adam, Jake and Ben talk about how the crisis at Boeing came about and how the venerable planemaker might pull out of its dive. Plus, an engine failure leads

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47:17

RAAF rolls out pulse-pounding new recruitment ad

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/03/20

In a bid to boost Air Force recruitment, Defence has launched a cinematic new advertising campaign spruiking all the different roles available in the RAAF. Featuring footage of (and shot in) actual RAAF aircraft, the ad blitz aims to get more young people interested in an Air Force career – but will it work? Adam and Jake discuss whether the “Up There” campaign could help turn around the RAAF’s ongoing talent shortage. Plus, Boeing’s ongoing travails give a nasty knock to Virgin’s fleet renewal

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35:52

Virgin’s new pet project

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/03/13

Pet-loving passengers rejoice – Virgin Australia is allowing literal ‘sky kittens’ on its planes, with small dogs and cats soon to be allowed in the cabin on select domestic flights. Naturally, there are caveats, of course: pets will need to be confined to approved carriers stored under the seat in front, and will be limited to certain rows, so your beloved pooch or pussycat won’t be running around the cabin or nestling in your lap. Adam and Jake discuss whether this is a good idea – or whether

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49:40

Bonza fleet change and Jetstar’s new uniform

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/03/06

This week, Bonza quietly revealed its Canadian aircraft would be gaining their Australian passports, switching from a wet to dry lease agreement. Adam and Jake discuss what this means for the airline’s future, and whether it could eventually fly from Sydney to Melbourne. Plus, Jetstar staff have got a fashion makeover in time for the new season. But is the orange blazer tasteful or tactless?

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46:22

Project Sunrise delayed as Airbus issues bite Qantas

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/02/28

Last week, Qantas released another set of impressive financial results that showed the airline is continuing its historic performance post-pandemic. But buried deep down was the news that the first A350 set to fly Project Sunrise direct flights from New York to Sydney was set to be delayed by six months. This episode, Jake and Adam discuss what it means for the Flying Kangaroo and whether this is just the start of more delays to badly needed new aircraft. Plus, are new reports that Jayne Hrdlicka

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43:13

Did Virgin’s CEO leave the job on a high?

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/02/21

This week, Virgin Australia’s CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, shocked the industry by stepping down as the airline’s CEO. But has she left on a high, or is there more to the departure than meets the eye? This week, Adam and Jake discuss the latest and speculate on who could take the top job. Plus, the pair discuss never-ending strikes at Qantas and the return of the ACCC’s quarterly reports on aviation.

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24:33

Inside Babcock’s work at Ambulance Victoria

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/02/14

Babcock Australasia and Ambulance Victoria perform vital work in the state, serving 5.5 million people and retrieving or treating 6,000 patients a year – many of them in critical condition. This week, we speak to two of Babcock’s aviation personnel working on the front line, senior base pilot Heath Mastin and senior aircrew officer Ryan Hurrell. The pair discuss how the team in the air works together in pressurised situations, the types of missions they respond to and where their passion for

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35:47

Boo returns to the Australian Aviation Podcast

Australian Aviation Podcast Network ·

2024/02/12

Former fighter pilot Christian “Boo” Boucousis was one of the original hosts of the Australian Aviation Podcast when it launched in 2020. Now he’s back from his new home of Miami, Florida, to talk about how the industry has changed from the dark days of the pandemic. He tells host Adam Thorn why the enhanced opportunities to fly in the US don’t compare to the perfect Aussie lifestyle and what air forces worldwide need to do to retain their pilots. Plus, the pair discuss Boeing’s unending nightmare

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