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Australian Aviation Podcast Network

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The official podcast 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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Air Canada 787 captain Doug Morris

June 29, 2022 02:49 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

Doug Morris has been an Air Canada pilot for 26 years, and currently flies 787s. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because we ran extracts from his fantastic new book — called This is Your Captain Speaking — in our last issue of Australian Aviation’s print magazine. In it, he spills the trade secrets of flying long haul — everything you wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask. In this episode, Morris talks to host Adam Thorn about his passion for flying, navigating COVID, and wha...

Sky’s The Limit Podcast: Changing the game with Merren McArthur

June 22, 2022 06:43 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

Merren McArthur has certainly made her mark on Australia’s aviation sector as the former CEO of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Tigerair who was dedicated to improving female engagement in aviation. In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Hannah Dowling and Anna Grbas sit down with Merren to discuss how she navigated her own career progression out of in-house counsel to the C-suite level in the competitive, male-dominated aviation space. Merren also shares how she was able to ...

A near-total recovery for aviation, but are we ready?

June 16, 2022 04:12 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week, Bonza unveiled its new ‘wear it your way’ uniforms, while the ACCC revealed that Australia’s domestic passenger capacity reached 89 per cent of pre-COVID levels in April. In this episode of the Australian Aviation podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss how aviation’s recovery continues to catch the industry off guard. Plus, the team reveals Bonza’s plan for its crew to don shorts, blazers, and sneakers aboard its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets. Finally, the cre...

Australia’s close call with a Chinese fighter jet

June 07, 2022 05:10 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

On Thursday, 26 May, a Chinese-built J-16 fighter jet “cut across the nose” of a RAAF P-8 Poseidon, getting so close that the fighter’s chaff was “ingested” into the aircraft’s engine. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling reveal what they know so far about the incident, the aircraft, and the message being sent by China. Plus, the team discusses Virgin’s latest move to show support and recognition towards its workforce after two years of...

The Rex v Qantas battle is back

June 02, 2022 04:59 - 35 minutes - 81.5 MB

This week, Rex and Qantas are back to their old tricks, resorting to name-calling and finger-pointing over key network decisions. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling give you the run-down of what’s going on, and why two of the country’s major airlines continue to battle it out in the media. Plus, the team discusses where we stand in our domestic and international travel recovery, and what to expect over the coming months. Finally, th...

Behind Quickstep’s big deal with Jetstar

May 27, 2022 05:39 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

In April, aerospace composite business and MRO provider Quickstep signed a pioneering $30 million long-term maintenance contract with Jetstar. It was hugely significant for our industry because it was the first time a deal of this nature had been awarded to a local, independent MRO provider after an extensive global tendering process. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, the business’ executive general manager of aftermarket services, Tim Gent, talks about the de...

Fixing the industry’s talent shortage with Aviation Australia

May 24, 2022 04:50 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

As aviation awakens from its COVID hibernation, it’s facing a huge shortage of skilled workers across multiple professions.    In this special podcast episode, host Adam Thorn speaks to William Horrocks and Leif Mawson from training organisation Aviation Australia.    Their business knows all about the industry’s issues first-hand, as they work nurturing up-and-coming pilots, cabin crew, drone operators and aircraft maintenance engineers.    The pair discuss why enthusiasm for ...

Why is an ex-Virgin B777 on the move?

May 17, 2022 03:37 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

After sitting in storage for over two years, a Virgin-branded Boeing 777 has taken to the skies again, being ferried from Wellcamp to Brisbane. In this episode of the Australian Aviation podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling are back in the studio to discuss the possible explanations behind this curious move. Plus, the crew reveals the details of a new lawsuit taken against Virgin’s pre-administration management team by angry, “gypped” bondholders. Finally, the team dives into...

Qantas back in the headlines after Alliance takeover bid

May 11, 2022 07:05 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

The Flying Kangaroo dominated the headlines again this week in the aftermath of its Project Sunrise A350 order, as well as a major bid to take over Alliance Aviation, and a loss in court. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss Qantas’ moves this week, and the possibility of a more sinister story bubbling underneath. Plus, the team fleshes out the details of Qantas’ lost bid to overturn a Federal Court ruling that states its decisi...

Qantas makes history with Project Sunrise orders

May 04, 2022 02:12 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

Qantas this week announced a record-breaking order for aircraft, after firming up an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s, alongside up to 134 A321XLR and A220s to replace its domestic fleet. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss Qantas’ major Project Sunrise milestone and what this means for future passengers. Plus, the crew talks through the current state of domestic aviation, Virgin’s new 737 MAX order, and Qantas’ Project Winton de...

The deeper problem with airline crew sleeping on passenger seats

April 27, 2022 02:55 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

In the last two weeks, headlines have been filled with concerning insights into the corporate culture of both Qantas and Virgin, as customers grow increasingly frustrated with the current state of affairs. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss this week’s viral story of photos showing Qantas A330 crew sleeping across economy passenger seats onboard a flight from Brisbane-LA. Plus, what do these photos have in common with ongoing ...

Plan your finances for life events during an uncertain decade

April 20, 2022 06:46 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

The COVID crisis may have receded, but with soaring inflation and war in Eastern Europe, aviation professionals are gearing up for more challenging years to come. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation podcast, MGD Wealth’s Alec Berry and Richard Marsden discuss what they’re hearing from their clients working in frontline aviation roles. They talk through how it’s easier than you think to plan for unplanned events and why it’s important to set short and long term goals for yo...

Airports erupt in chaos as Aussies get flying

April 12, 2022 05:45 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

Australians are finally getting back in the air, as seen during scenes of chaos at Australia’s airports this week. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss the ins and outs of travelling overseas in a post-COVID world, in light of Hannah’s recent trip to Bali. Plus, the team discusses the outrageous hours-long lines seen at Australia’s major airports ahead of the Easter holiday season, and questions if the industry should accept any...

UPRT Australia on the training that saves lives

April 05, 2022 05:31 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MB

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) is finally being recognised by Australia’s aviation regulators in recent days.    On this week’s episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Bella Richards chats with UPRT Australia’s founders Shane Tobin and Jeremy Miller. The company began last year and provides specialist training for pilots on how to avoid and recover from an aircraft upset.    The trio discusses what UPRT is, why it’s important to teach pilots how to emotionally...

Coulson talks aerial firefighting tactics

March 29, 2022 06:24 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MB

More than two years since our Black Summer, Australia is beginning to rethink how we fight bushfires in the air. On this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn speaks to Wayne Coulson, the CEO of one of the world’s leading aerial fighting companies. He talks about why we should be fighting fires at night; why companies, not governments, should lead innovation; and how technology is already helping us predict how fires will spread. Finally, the pair descri...

How Lockheed Martin Australia works with Ronson Gears

March 22, 2022 01:17 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MB

How do big Australian primes work with smaller businesses in the supply chain? In this special podcast, host Adam Thorn interviews Chris Hess, Head of Industrial Development at Lockheed Martin Australia and Gavin New, the general manager of Ronson Gears. The pair have been working together on a range of projects across defence and aerospace and reveal the secrets behind making the relationship work, as well as dispelling some myths behind supply chain collaboration. Finally, Chris d...

Why aviation needs to heed PM’s warning of Russian cyber-attacks

March 09, 2022 05:39 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

In this bonus episode of the Australian Aviation podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson discuss the importance of Australian business, including the aviation sector, preparing for possible cyber threats. The pair begin by discussing MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson’s recent opinion piece in The Australian Financial Review, which dives into Russia’s history of cyber and information warfare, and the threat of Russian cyber-attacks being weaponised in reprisal against Australi...

A mammoth crisis recap and Bonza hits turbulence

March 08, 2022 01:55 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

After missing out on our usual news-loaded podcasts for a few weeks, the team sure had plenty to catch up on this week. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling give you the run-down, spanning everything from flash floods, tensions in Europe and financial results. Plus, Bonza has seen turbulent times this week with the shock departure of its chief operating officer just months ahead of its planned launch and increasing scepticism from acro...

Viking Boys and other untold stories of bravery with John Quaife

March 01, 2022 03:58 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and guest Air Vice Marshall (Ret’d) John Quaife, AM, sit down to discuss John’s new book Viking Boys. A former Air Commander Australia, John spent nearly three decades in the Royal Australian Air Force as a fighter pilot. After retiring from the force, he became a member of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal, where he learnt incredible stories of untold and remarkable bravery and honour from Australian forc...

Bonza CEO reveals network plans for 2022

February 17, 2022 02:48 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

This week, start-up budget carrier Bonza lifted the lid on its initial route offerings, which includes 25 routes to 16 destinations, with base operations split between the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne. In this special bonus episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Hannah Dowling sits down with Bonza CEO Tim Jordan to talk through the airline’s initial network, and learn more about the processes behind those tough decisions. Plus, Jordan shares insight into the negotiation proce...

How have airlines responded to Australia’s reopening?

February 15, 2022 04:39 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

This week, the industry responded to the massive news that Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from 21 February, with airlines ramping up Australian schedules, and Tourism Australia dropping $40 million on a new campaign to drum up tourism interest. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss where we stand in terms of the mass return of international airlines to Australian shores, and which carriers are acting with caution. ...

Border restrictions finally fall, while WA is left in the dust

February 08, 2022 23:46 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

This week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison finally revealed that Australia’s last international borders restrictions would be eased, allowing double-jabbed tourists and other visa holders back into the country. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling excitedly discuss the move, and what this means for travellers and airlines alike. Plus, the crew talks about the latest blow-up between Qantas boss Alan Joyce and WA Premier Mark McGowan, over ...

When will tourists touch down in Australia?

February 01, 2022 05:24 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, the Prime Minister hinted that tourism is soon to be back on the cards for Australia, while Qantas faced the Fair Work Commission again over its ongoing pay dispute with its international cabin crew. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss the Prime Minister’s announcement, and what this could mean for local and foreign airlines. Plus, the crew debate Qantas’ desire to lock in the return of Perth-London flights, or risk...

WA delays border opening as QLD welcomes overseas arrivals

January 25, 2022 05:06 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

This week, the Western Australia government backflipped on its promise to reopen its borders on 5 February, while Queensland opened its international border for the first time since March 2020. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss the current border situation, as well as changing entry requirements for international travellers coming to Australia. Plus, the team reveals the details of an ongoing feud between Qantas and its inter...

Qantas cuts capacity and border openings questioned

January 19, 2022 03:57 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MB

This week, Qantas swiftly followed in Virgin Australia’s footsteps to announce it has been forced to slash capacity by up to 30 per cent from January through to March due to the current COVID outbreak. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss the decision and the struggle for airlines in navigating the current operating environment. Plus, the crew reveals the latest updates in Australia’s journey towards electric air taxi tr...

Sky’s The Limit Podcast: In conversation with AFAP president Louise Pole

January 13, 2022 03:59 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

After being elected as president of the Australian Federation of Air Pilots in 2018, Louise Pole became the first woman in Australia to lead a pilots’ union, and the second female pilot union boss in the entire world. In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Anna Grbas and Hannah Dowling speak with Louise in one of our most frank and honest conversations of this series to date – about the real challenges that she and her female colleagues have experienced since she began flying in the 198...

Airlines scramble as Omicron wreaks havoc

January 12, 2022 06:09 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MB

After a brief period of open borders, this week, airlines have again been forced to cancel hundreds of flights and slash their flight schedules as the Omicron surge continues to send staff into isolation. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss Virgin’s proactive decision to announce dramatic flight schedule changes amid ongoing staff shortages, that are sure to be similarly impacting the other airlines. Plus, the team tal...

Embraer’s Eve on the future of flying taxis in Australia

January 05, 2022 00:25 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MB

As the news cycle begins to slowly but surely pivot away from constant COVID-19 reporting, the ideas of sustainability, electric aircraft and urban air mobility solutions have once again emerged as key themes in 2021. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Hannah Dowling sits down with David Rottblatt, the vice-president of business development at Eve Urban Air Mobility – an Embraer subsidiary focused on bringing electric air taxis to the mainstream. David and...

Inside Singapore Airlines as the COVID crisis hit

December 23, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

What’s it like to be a senior executive in a major international airline when a once-in-a-century pandemic grounds the industry In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Singapore’s regional manager for public affairs, Karl Schubert, talks host Adam Thorn through the dramatic moments the team made the crunch decisions. He reveals why the airline kept flying despite low demand and stringent arrival caps, whether COVID was worse than they thought and whether he thinks t...

Sky’s The Limit Podcast: Doing it all with Jodie Bevan

December 22, 2021 22:45 - 36 minutes - 84.9 MB

Jodie Bevan is a woman of many talents. After training as an aerobatic pilot early in her career, she jumped ship into business aviation and made her way up the ladder at Textron. In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Anna Grbas and Hannah Dowling sit down with Jodie to hear about the opportunities and challenges of her varied career after learning to fly and starting her own business in her 20s. Plus, Jodie shares her insights as Textron’s regional sales director for turboprops in ...

Bell on how the police use helicopters in 2021

December 22, 2021 06:46 - 28 minutes - 65 MB

In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn talks to Bell Flight’s Terry Miyauchi, who previously headed up Arizona Police’s Aviation Unit. The former pilot discusses how law enforcement agencies use helicopters in 2021 and how the technology onboard has evolved over the years. Plus, he explains why both emergency services and defence still favour the Bell 429, which first flew more than a decade ago. Finally, with drone uptake increasing and electric...

Australia opens – but will Omicron scupper our plans?

December 14, 2021 04:47 - 41 minutes - 96.1 MB

Queensland has opened its borders and Australia is planning to further lift international restrictions. But with Omicron lurking around the corner, could our progress be held back? In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn talk about what all this means for our aviation industry. Plus, new airline Bonza sprung a major surprise last week when it announced it was to quadruple its fleet of 737 MAXs. Should Qantas, Virgin and Rex be worried? ...

Lockheed Martin Australia on introducing the F-35 to Australia

December 06, 2021 23:15 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Australia has recently accepted its latest delivery of F-35s – the fifth-generation fighter that represents the biggest upgrade in RAAF’s capability in a generation. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Lockheed Martin Australia’s Andy Doyle tells host Adam Thorn how they onboarded the platform to the country. The pair discuss what makes the aircraft so special, the scale of the program globally and how pilots, engineers and support staff were selected and traine...

Onboard a Hercules at Wings Over Illawarra

November 30, 2021 07:07 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

This weekend’s Wings Over Illawarra was probably the biggest gathering of fans of flight in two years, as attendees bid goodbye to the retiring Classic Hornet and welcomed its replacement, the F-35. Australian Aviation’s Adam Thorn was there to interview some of the key industry figures in attendance. In this special episode, Adam records our podcast onboard a C-130 Hercules with one of its pilots, Flight Lieutenant Brendan Smith, who talks us through how this evergreen aircraft has ad...

Bell talks the evolution of parapublic aviation

November 23, 2021 05:06 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Australia’s unique geography arguably makes it more reliant on parapublic aviation services than most countries in the world. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn talks to Bell Flight’s Dan McQuestin about how these services have evolved over the years. A helicopter pilot himself, McQuestin talks through the modern uses and advances in both police and search and rescue aircraft. Finally, he explains how the business is embracing and transitioni...

Celebrating the early return of the Qantas A380s

November 16, 2021 04:34 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

The last fortnight has seen Qantas return the first of 10 Airbus A380s due to return to service for the airline by 2023, while Rex threw ice water on Bonza’s fiery launch plans. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss the triumphant return of Qantas A380 VH-OQB, a move predicted by Hannah long before the news was made public. Plus, the team talks about comments made by Rex’s John Sharp about upcoming budget competitor Bonza, and de...

Chatting about supply chain and post-COVID challenges with Oceania Aviation

November 09, 2021 00:05 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Australia and New Zealand’s aviation industries are nearly at the end of our COVID nightmare. But now what? In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam Thorn and Oceania Aviation’s Dwayne McCalman discuss the challenges of the last 12 months and how we can work together to conquer them. They discuss difficulties over supply chains, freight shortages and border closures, and McCalman explains how Oceania has found ways to mitigate those issues to keep essential airc...

Australia finally, finally opens its borders to the world

November 02, 2021 05:37 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

Where were we? Oh yes, COVID, border closures, lockdowns, thousands upon thousands of redundancies, lawsuits and the worst two years in aviation since World War II. But on the Australian Aviation podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Adam Thorn celebrate, if not the very end of the pandemic, certainly the moment the corner has been turned. On today’s episode, the team discusses just what the opening of international borders means for a weary nation, as Qantas operates its iconic QF1 flight f...

Bonza founder reveals how he’ll disrupt the industry

October 27, 2021 04:55 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Earlier this month, startup airline Bonza broke cover to reveal a plan to fly “point-to-point” leisure routes not serviced by Qantas, Virgin and Rex with a fleet of two to three new 737 MAXs. Now founder Tim Jordan tells the Australian Aviation Podcast host Adam Thorn how he plans to find a niche for his business against stiff competition. The pair also talk about why Bonza has chosen the MAX, what he’ll do if rivals decide to compete on their routes, when it will launch and how the in...

NSW to welcome the world, but are we ready?

October 19, 2021 06:48 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

This week saw huge announcements out of NSW and Queensland confirming their plans to reopen international borders before the end of this year. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporters Hannah Dowling and Bella Richards discuss the NSW Premier’s bombshell announcement to drop all quarantine requirements for returning overseas travellers. Plus, the team ponders all the remaining unanswered questions surrounding exactly how Australia will emerge fro...

Sky’s The Limit Podcast: In the loop with Roulette Seven Aimee Heal

October 14, 2021 05:09 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Aimee Heal is the second-ever female member of the RAAF’s aerobatic display team The Roulettes, currently serving as Roulette Seven. In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Anna Grbas and Hannah Dowling sit down with Aimee to hear about her adrenaline-fuelled days piloting Pilatus PC-21 aircraft, and her role as the only full-time Roulette. Plus, Aimee shares her experience rising through the ranks of the RAAF after first enrolling in the ...

Whisper it, but international flights might return soon

October 12, 2021 03:38 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

It’s been a long, 18-month COVID pandemic, but it looks like commercial international flights to Australia could return sooner than we would have thought. This week, a returning Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn talk through what a restart could mean for our industry. Will the announcement of a firm date spark more carriers into joining Qantas from 14 November? Plus, the pair talk about the other big topics, including NSW’s new Premier, the RAAF replacing its damaged Growler and a reco...

Ex-fire chief Greg Mullins on worsening bushfires

October 05, 2021 06:12 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

It seems like an age ago now, but pre-COVID, Australia was battling another crisis with its ‘Black Summer’ bushfires – the worst in living memory. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, former NSW fire commissioner Greg Mullins explains why climate change means bigger fires will soon be a regular reality. He also talks to host Adam Thorn about the state of play with our aerial firefighting fleet and why the federal government must do more to prevent another disaster. Fi...

Are borders really going to open by Christmas?

September 28, 2021 05:47 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

This week, debate continued to wage over the state of Australia’s domestic and international borders, as Queensland and Western Australia stand strong on their hard borders. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss where we stand in our journey towards the re-opening of state and international borders. Plus, the team reveals NSW’s roadmap out of lockdown, and how this will impact the aviation sector. Finally, the crew discu...

International travel creeps closer, but are we ready?

September 21, 2021 23:52 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

As Victoria and NSW’s long lockdowns linger on, the aviation industry is quietly readying itself for the quicker-than-thought return of international travel. In this week’s episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling ask if the industry is prepared to get planes flying again, with confusion over how COVID-safe protocols will work. And with foreign airlines circling to snap up locked-down Aussie aviation workers, does the industry have a plan to keep hold o...

Sky’s The Limit Podcast: The opportunities of RPAS with Amanda Meys

September 16, 2021 05:22 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

As chief remote pilot at the CSIRO, Amanda Meys has trailblazed through a very impressive career in risk management, drone piloting, maintenance and military aviation, just to name a few In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, hosts Anna Grbas and Hannah Dowling sit down with Amanda to discuss her early career in military aviation, and her sheer determination to pursue avionics engineering. Plus, Amanda shares her insight to the next generation of drone pilots hoping to find their way in t...

Is Australia ready to restart international travel?

September 14, 2021 07:02 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

Australian states are gearing up to end lockdowns and we’re being told we’ll soon have to learn to live with the virus. But are we ready to? In this episode, Phil and Adam discuss what needs to be done for airports to be ready to open borders domestically and, crucially, internationally. The pair also ask why major foreign airlines are so keen to hire Aussie pilots, and whether we’ll be left short in a post-COVID world? Finally, what actually goes on in desert boneyards, and why is ...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health with David Coleman, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

September 09, 2021 06:11 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

This year's R U OK? Day serves as an important reminder to open up the conversation on mental health, both in the workplace and at home, according to David Coleman, member for Banks and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.   In this special episode, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he speaks to Mr Coleman.   Together, the pair discuss the importance of shining a spotlight on mental health issues, share why the consequences of...

Australian Aviation meets Oceania’s Greg Edmonds

September 06, 2021 04:54 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

While COVID has generated headlines for grounding commercial airlines, it’s also forced those in the MRO sector to quickly innovate to keep their clients airborne. In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn speaks to the CEO of Salus Aviation, Greg Edmonds. He talks about the group’s New Zealand owned and operated business Oceania Aviation, which offers nose-to-tail MRO support for rotary and fixed-wing operators. The pair discuss the challenges of the ...

Qantas preps its A380s for international restart

August 31, 2021 06:43 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MB

After two months in a COVID slumber, Qantas finally poked its head up to reveal its full-year financial results. And while the loss was predictable, far more interesting was its ambitious plan to get flying again this year, and bring its A380s back earlier than expected. In this episode, Adam Thorn and Hannah Dowling discuss the politics behind the story, and which of its A380s will be the first to leave the desert to return. Plus, why has Qatar’s Hamad airport been named the best in w...