Podcasts about australian aviation

With co-host Jake Nelson off sick, Australian Aviation has had to improvise for this week's podcast. But what a treat we have for you. Two weeks ago, Australian Aviation's sister brand, Space Connect, hosted its Australian Space Summit & Exhibition, otherwise known as AusSpace 25. In our best panel, regular host Adam Thorn moderated a panel with three Australian astronauts, with the questions asked by schoolchildren. Paul Scully-Power was Australia's first-ever astronaut, who went to space in 1984. Eric Philips blasted off to space on a private SpaceX mission in April, while Katherine Bennell-Pegg was the first astronaut to formally qualify under the Australian flag.

After five tumultuous years as head of Air New Zealand, CEO Greg Foran is preparing to hang up his wings this October. Between COVID-19 border closures, fleet delays, maintenance issues and other problems, it's fair to say the Kiwi flag carrier has had a rough half-decade – but how well has it weathered the storm? On location in Auckland, Australian Aviation's Jake Nelson talks to Foran about his tenure, what he might have done differently, and what might be next for the airline. Plus, Adam and Jake discuss the rest of the week's news, including Qantas' ongoing attempts to draw a line under the Joyce era. Jake Nelson travelled as a guest of Air New Zealand.

Twelve months is a long time in aviation, and 2024 has been longer than most – not least because of the ignominious collapse of two domestic airlines, Rex and Bonza, which a year ago had seemed in far better shape than they actually were. Of course, these weren't the only major developments, with Qatar and Virgin announcing a big new tie-up, the government releasing its highly-anticipated Aviation White Paper, and supply chain issues continuing to squeeze aircraft production. In this final regular Australian Aviation Podcast for 2024, Adam and Jake break down the biggest stories of the year and look ahead to 2025. Plus, speculation abounds that the government might buy out the biggest share of Rex's debt – but would it get its money's worth?

It's the book that's sent shockwaves through the aviation world: The Chairman's Lounge: The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out, a deep dive into the Alan Joyce era and how Qantas went from one of the most trusted brands in the country to one of the least. Covering the decisions made during COVID-19 – including the illegal outsourcing of ground handlers and the controversial “flight credits” scheme – as well as the perception of undue influence on politics, failures in customer service, and other topics, author Joe Aston lays out the case against Joyce in a book that has put a national spotlight on aviation. In this Australian Aviation podcast, Jake Nelson speaks to Aston about the revelations in his book, his verdict on Joyce as a whole, and whether he believes new CEO Vanessa Hudson can right the ship.

Australian Aviation is gearing up to host our third annual awards next month in association with UNSW and its School of Aviation. The university recently hosted a panel examining sustainability in the sector, featuring some of the most influential figures in the industry. The panel included Rex's Ron Bartsch, Qantas' Harry Jobberns and Jet Zero's Ed Mason. In this episode, we let you listen in to the debate.

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. 

Richard (Rick) Garner and his team at Crew Financial have seemingly been working at lightspeed, managing their jobs as airline pilots while seeing their separate careers as mortgage brokers take off. In this cross-collaboration podcast with our sister brand Australian Aviation, hosts Annie Kane and Adam Thorn chat to Garner to find out: How he goes from cockpit to closing deals. How he avoided the turbulence during COVID-19 to grow his brokerage. What he's doing to see his business soar to new heights. And much more!  

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 with its MAX – and what they can do to fix it.

The release of the December BITRE data for on-time domestic performance has seen carriers such as Rex and Qantas rush to claim victory over their rivals. But with on-time performance across the board still well below the long-term average – plus airfares still too high – should major airlines really be celebrating? Adam and Jake crunch the numbers, including a horror month for Bonza in the wake of its Gold Coast nightmare. Plus, Sydney Airport draws a line under COVID-19, Virgin receives an unexpected ally in the battle for Bali, and Australian Aviation branches out into buses.

It's been an unpleasant couple for weeks for Bonza, the new kid on the Australian aviation block, with mass cancellations of its new Gold Coast routes while it waits for CASA to clear its wet-lease operations with Flair. With customers fuming and damage control efforts underway, whose fault is the Gold Coast debacle, and what could have been done differently? In the last Australian Aviation podcast for the year, Adam and Jake discuss the fallout and the optics for Bonza, and how its rivals are capitalising on its misfortune. Plus, Richard Branson graces Australia with his august presence once again, Qantas gears up for a massive holiday peak, Australia's international recovery continues to race towards 100 per cent, and we thank the people who made our podcasts possible this year.

In November, UNSW Aviation held a panel to discuss the government's aviation white paper, which will create a long-term strategy for the industry for the next three decades. The session featured a collection of senior figures who gave a diverse range of views, including those who are pilots, lawyers, executives and policy experts. It was chaired by Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn. In this special podcast, we're giving our audience the chance to listen to the full debate.

First Alan Joyce, now this – Australian Aviation's Chris Fenton is leaving us. In his (sort of) final episode, the team farewells the man who has held almost every job in aviation. But before he goes, Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the week's biggest stories, including Virgin's deteriorating relationship with the unions and the ongoing row over single-pilot flights. Plus, how will Canadian crew working for Bonza cope with the Goldie's scorching summer?

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, aircraft expert and Australian Aviation editor Adam Thorn joins senior journalist and host Robert Dougherty to discuss recent international military aviation news from the Middle East, over the South China Sea, and in Australia. The pair discuss: The Australian Defence Force's MH90 Taipan helicopter fleet at career's end, with a recent fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre and previous struggles with a number of technical issues. The United States Department of Defence reports detailing close encounters, release of flares, and dangerous manoeuvrers of People' Liberation Army fighter jets near US reconnaissance aircraft over international waters. Australia's launch of repatriation flights in the Middle East as conflict continues between Hamas and Israel. The Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster heavy transport aircraft have both been deployed. Finally, the pair wrap up the podcast with some lighthearted analysis of the recently US-published 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena from October this year. Enjoy the podcast,The Defence Connect team  

Last week, Qantas's new CEO and chairman were summoned to attend a Senate inquiry into the airline's recent performance. But how did the Flying Kangaroo do in the face of brutal barbs from the posturing inquisitors? Adam and Chris discuss the fallout and who they believe came out on top. Plus, how good is Rex's new frequent flyer scheme? Australian Aviation signs up to find out.

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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 capital cities? Or is this just a sensible restructuring of its network? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Plus, the team put the boot into a bizarre union negotiation, discuss the latest chapter in the row over slot rules and ask what's the solution to the staffing issues at air traffic control.

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 Airservices admitting to “staff availability issues”. What's going on? And who's to blame, if anyone? Adam, Chris and Jake navigate the PR spin to explain.

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 Zealand flying to New York, Perth to Rome gets renewed, and Australian Aviation embraces video.

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 working as cabin crew wear high heels on long-haul flights?

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.

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.

In this special episode, Defence Connect's Liam Garman and Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn discuss the biggest aviation stories this year. Judged by reads, the pair unpack the top five stories from the aviation domain for 2022 — and what they mean for the Royal Australian Air Force and the warfighting capability of the ADF. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this special episode of Australian Aviation podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Phil Tarrant (director - Momentum Media) and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia. The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses.

In this special episode, Defence Connect's Liam Garman and Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn discuss the biggest military stories this year.   The pair talk about the success of the F-35 program as it nears completion, reports of ex-RAAF pilots training Chinese military personnel and the axing of the SkyGuardian project.   Finally, the hosts debate the most contentious talking point of 2022: was Australia really correct to change the name of Loyal Wingman to Ghost Bat?

Marek Bekier is a senior vice president at ACR Aviation Capacity Resources, which manages air traffic at 17 Swedish airports. In this special episode in partnership with UNSW's School of Aviation, Bekier talks to Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn about what a career in air traffic control is really like, alongside its challenges. The pair talk about why we need to move on from monopoly operations and how a free-market approach can work. They also discuss how ATC needs to evolve in a world of drones, eVTOLs and more traditional aircraft traffic.  

In this special episode, the editors of Defence Connect and Australian Aviation, Liam Garman and Adam Thorn, talk through the biggest industry topics. First up, they discuss the need for long-range strike capability, with tensions in the region rising and Australia short of options. Next, they ask how this should happen. Should the country invest in the ‘sequel' to the B-2, the B-21, or plump for conventional long-range missiles? Finally, they discuss the importance of US B-52s being semi-regularly based at RAAF Base Tindal and whether they could carry nuclear weapons. 

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Adam Thorn, editor of Australian Aviation, joins host Liam Garman to discuss Australia's long-range strike capability options. The pair begin the podcast discussing the political appetite for long-range strike, before discussing recent debate on the B-21 program; The podcast continues with an assessment of the US' decision to base the B-52 in Australia; The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking future technological improvements to the B-52, and the future of hypersonic missiles. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Australian Aviation attended last week's Land Forces military exhibition in Brisbane and interviewed two guests on the floor. Jay Macklin had a storied military career that saw him fly Black Hawks before rising to become a colonel in the US Army. He's now a director based in Alabama for Lockheed Martin, and discusses his flying days, as well as the aircraft's future. Finally, we're joined by Australian Aviation's rotary wing pilot of the year, Richard Butterworth. He chats about how Kestrel began fighting bushfires at night and the future of the industry as we approach another La Niña season.  

The infamous debate of whether power controls airspeed or power controls rate of descent on approach to land. It's something I'm asked often and from the various flight schools I've taught at and discussions with other instructors from other schools, it's one that always comes up in discussion!Links: Email: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.auFlight Training Australia on You TubeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviationInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviationPodcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.auSupport the show

Dogged reporter, podcast host, and writer with total disrespect for word counts: Hannah Dowling made quite the impression during her two years at Australian Aviation. As she leaves for a new life in the US, she sits down with co-host Adam Thorn to talk through her favourite moments. The pair also find time to discuss the latest stories, including the ongoing talent shortage in the industry and the arrival of B-2s at Base Amberley. Finally, Hannah discusses her investigation into whether sustainability is really sustainable, set to appear in the next print magazine. 

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 what's in store for the industry in a post-pandemic world.

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 crew discuss the newest developments in Rex and Qantas's ongoing feud over network decisions.

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, the crew discusses Bonza's latest update and what to expect from Australian Aviation's newest digital magazine.

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 international aviation's recovery trajectory, and what to expect in the next edition of the Australian Aviation magazine.

Harrison Burns-Fabb is in Aviation Operations at Bureau of Meteorology and in particular a specialist in tropical weather covering the top half or so of Australia. In this episode I speak with Harry about dry season weather including forecasts, fog, winds and smoke!Aviation Weather Bureau of Meteorology BOM Knowledge CentreEmail: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.auYouTube:  https://youtu.be/wetHaKosktAFacebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviationInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviationPodcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.auSupport the show

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 decision to outsource 2,000 workers was illegal, Finally, the crew discusses the next edition of the Australian Aviation magazine, including a mammoth feature into the upcoming launch of budget start-up Bonza.

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 your finances. Finally, the pair consider how young professionals entering the industry and even older hands can be prepared for future events that inevitably lead to disruption in the aviation industry. The information in this podcast is current as at the date of the recording. Please note that past performance is not an indication of future performance. Any advice included in this podcast is general and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. As such, you should consider its appropriateness having regard to these factors before acting on it. Any tax information refers to current laws, is not based on your unique circumstances and should not be relied on as tax advice. Before you make any decision about whether to acquire a certain financial product, you should obtain and read the relevant product disclosure statement.

How do big Australian primes work with smaller businesses in the supply chain? In this special crossover podcast between Defence Connect and Australian Aviation, 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, Hess discusses the importance of Australia boosting its sovereign industry capability as industries emerge from the pandemic. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

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 Australia for supporting Ukraine during the recent conflict. Both hosts continue by discussing the impact of cyber warfare on Australian businesses, and how many malicious actors work in concert with state-sponsored groups to exploit the cyber domain. The pair wraps up the podcast by analysing how cyber remains an integral part in both hybrid and greyzone warfare, and that foreign actors will continue to use cyber as an essential attack vector in future conflicts.

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 space 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 Australia for supporting Ukraine during the recent conflict. Both hosts continue by discussing the impact of cyber warfare on Australian businesses, and how many malicious actors work in concert with state-sponsored groups to exploit the cyber domain. The pair wraps up the podcast by analysing how cyber remains an integral part in both hybrid and greyzone warfare, and that foreign actors will continue to use cyber as an essential attack vector in future conflicts.

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 across the industry. Finally, learn more about how Australian Aviation is gearing up for its inaugural awards ceremony in what is going to be the industry's post-pandemic “night of nights”.

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. Plus, the “David versus Goliath”-esque network battle between Rex and Qantas is back in the headlines over the Flying Kangaroo's new Sydney-Broken Hill route. Finally, learn a little more about the newest job opening right here at Australian Aviation, and a feel-good story about a man who saved Victoria Police's first helicopter.

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 adapted to the times.

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 debates whether or not Bonza will take off. Finally, the crew reveals where we now stand on borders reopening, and what to expect from the latest edition of the Australian Aviation magazine.

Christian “Boo” Boucousis is an established entrepreneur, business owner, and today, an executive leadership and performance coach. At the age of 19 Boo was recruited into the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot, one of only 400 trained over a 38 year period. After serving 11 years as an elite fighter pilot, Boo was medically discharged with a diagnosis of "bone-fusing" Ankylosing Spondylitis. This was the catalyst that brought Boo some of the most challenging and emotionally stressful times of his life, through which he entered the next phase of his life; building disruptive businesses and helping others to do the same. Today, Boo has founded a humanitarian business that develops projects on behalf of the United Nations, built the world's tallest prefabricated modular hotel, and bought and revamped his favorite childhood magazine, Australian Aviation. Now as a life coach, author, and podcast host, he serves people in an entirely new way. This Episode's Heavy-hitter's: Since he was six years old, Boo knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot. This made focusing on achieving that goal much simpler, and Boo was networking as a kid trying to meet fighter pilots and get exposure to that world every chance he could. Boo almost didn't make it into the Air Force because of his slightly below average eyesight– since he was close enough the examiner passed him anyway and told him to get glasses after the fact. One way Boo has managed to get more done is the “want, plan, do” method. Essentially, by setting our goals too high, we usually fall short and get nothing done. He starts focusing on the smaller goals that are feasible so that he's more motivated to do more in the long run. Boo's number one qualifier for selecting a new business or vertical to get involved with is that it has to be disruptive. He says it's because he has always challenged conventional wisdom and how things have been done. The life-or-death nature of his old job as a fighter pilot still drives Boo to make the most of his time. His mantra “never give up” reinforces this for him and other veterans. Please check out Boo's podcast, The Few: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-few-podcast-with-boo-sean/id1535177847 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Whether you're doubling down on business development or recruiting talent, Interseller does all the heavy lifting of finding contact data, automating the email and follow-up process, and syncs all that rich data into 20+ CRMs and ATSs. Reach out and get going in a 2-week *free* trial today and let them know you heard about them from Adam on #thePOZcast. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com Thanks!

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 from Sydney to London once again. Plus, we ask, can new airline Bonza really find lucrative new routes in a market already dominated by three main players? 

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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 past year, closed borders, expanding across the Tasman, and sourcing the best talent globally.   Plus, with hybrid aircraft and eVTOLS on the brink of breaking through, what's next for the industry as a whole?

This week, the RAAF's attempts to evacuate thousands of Australians from Kabul Airport in Afghanistan became mainstream news. In this episode, Phil and Adam talk about the latest updates and discuss whether the war in Afghanistan was always unwinnable. Plus, COVID and aviation stories intertwine again as state premiers appear to diverge on when the country should open up. Finally, the pair talk through the latest issue of the Australian Aviation print magazine.