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Is Qantas Airlines safe? Two recent events have led the Australian media and others to raise that question.The first safety issue was in November 2024. A tool was left in the engine of a Qantas A380 for nearly a month before it was discovered. A few days later, a Qantas 737 had an engine failure while taking off from Sydney. The Australian media covered these events extensively, raising concerns about Qantas' safety. The Flight Safety Detectives look at whether these events establish a pattern of concern. One factor here is that the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigates events that would likely not generate a detailed report if they happened on an aircraft registered in the U.S. or elsewhere.John Goglia and Todd Curtis also discuss a 2020 fuel dumping event over Los Angeles that resulted in many school children being exposed to fuel. The FAA issued a report that stated that fuel dumping is relatively rare in the U.S., averaging about 15 events per year from 2015 to 2020. Hear how and why these events occur. Don't miss what's to come from the Flight Safety Detectives - subscribe to the Flight Safety Detectives YouTube channel, listen at your favorite podcast service and visit the Flight Safety Detectives website. Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8
On this week's AvTalk, severe turbulence leads to an inflight engine shut down on an SAS A330. A CargoJet 767 overruns the runway in Vancouver after a flap failure. A Southwest Airlines jet is struck by a bullet in Dallas. A Qantas A380 flew for a month with a tool in one of its engines. […] The post AvTalk Episode 295: Severe turbulence, more bullets, and hundreds of hamsters appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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 news for Bonza.
The Qantas A380 fleet will once again take to the skies from November 1, ferrying Australians and their families into and out of Sydney and Melbourne quarantine-free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Qantas announced it would stand down 2,500 employees, just one day after the government revealed its plan to provide additional financial support to the airline industry. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss the conveniently-timed move, and speculate as rival Virgin bides its time. Plus, the team reveals the details of that booze-fuelled Japan Airlines flight that saw some Australian Olympians end up in hot water with the international media. Finally, the crew talks of one lucky frequent flyer that spent 2 million points on two used Qantas A380 seats.
Last week, Rex released a newspaper advert featuring supposed complaints from Qantas customers struggling to get their refund. It marked a new low in the very public fallout between the two airlines. On this week's episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn discuss the fallout. Is all fair in love and war, or will Rex rue the day it hit below the belt? Plus, as Melbourne's lockdown shuffles along, has the Victorian government made the right call? Finally, it's snakes – quite literally – on a plane as the critters shelter under Qantas A380 wheels.
Last week, Matt was able to return home to Australia. But some Australians that are still stranded overseas have not been so lucky. In this episode, Matt chats to Australians in Peru and India who have been in lockdown and unable to depart - or even get to an international airport - for several weeks. This episode also covers the latest news and developments from the past fortnight, and pays tribute to the final Qantas 747 passenger flight to land in Sydney. Episode contents: 1:08 - Fortnightly news round-up 12:05 - Interview with Yasmin Uzunlar (currently in Cusco, Peru) 34:26 - Interview with Max Larkin (currently in Rishikesh, India) 39:14 - Matt's trip back to Australia 44:57 - Repatriation flights 46:38 - The (likely) final Qantas 747 passenger flight lands in Sydney 49:14 - Feedback on Qantas A380 refurbishment program Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar: Navigating Airlines & Frequent Flyer Programs during COVID-19 (16 April 2020) Yasmin Uzunlar's Youtube channel Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Earn & Redeem Qantas Points on Royal Air Maroc Earn Qantas Points & Status Credits at BP Qatar Airways Adds Flights to Australia Virgin Cancels Most Flights, Tigerair Grounded Virgin Axes Complimentary Snacks on Domestic Flights Qantas Switches Off Wifi, In-Flight Entertainment Qantas, Virgin Close All Domestic Lounges Qantas Extends Lounge Passes, Qantas Club Memberships Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service Finnair Charging for Business Class Seat Selection COVID-19 Travel Update: 3 April 2020
In this special edition of the podcast, Matt chats to John Bartels (a.k.a. jb747) about his flying career with Qantas, the A380, the QF30 incident, flight training, retirement, today's aviation industry and more. John is a former Qantas Airbus A380 captain and remains an active contributor to AFF's popular Ask The Pilot thread. Episode contents: 1:00 - Fortnightly news round-up 7:20 - Interview with John Bartels - getting started in aviation 17:37 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about QF30 27:18 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about flying the Qantas A380 37:10 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about retirement from commercial aviation 41:29 - Interview with John Bartels - advice for people interested in an aviation career Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions AFF's Ask The Pilot thread Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Qantas, American Airlines Joint Venture Approved Qantas Retires Oldest Boeing 747 Catch Qantas 747s on Domestic Flights Hilton Gold Fast-Track for Visa Cardholders Amex Cuts Priority Pass Restaurant Credits for Australians New Machu Picchu Airport Under Construction
"Mistakes happen. How you respond to them is key.” I'm joined by Captain Richard de Crespigny, most famous for piloting QF32, a Qantas A380 which experienced an explosion mid-air in 2010, to land safely for all passengers and crew on board. We previously spoke on the podcast several years ago, and since then Richard has released his second book, 'FLY!'. We talk about the QF32 incident and how he navigated through that disaster, and also how he applies neuroscience training to help build resilience. It's a fascinating conversation about training your brain to perform better under pressure, and something everyone - not just business owners - will benefit from listening to. Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses. Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today represents a significant milestone in aviation in Australia and particularly for Qantas. It was 10-years ago that Qantas took off on its maiden flight from Toulouse in France to Australia in it’s very first Airbus A380. After an 8-year wait, the aircraft represented a monumental milestone in the history of Qantas and also for Aviation in Australia. Airbus first conceived the aircraft back in 1991 and Qantas placed its order in 2001. And on the 19th of September 2008 the first A380 was handed over to Qantas and it began its journey back to Australia the following day to arrive on the 21st of September 2008. Today I’m joined on the podcast by Gerard Frawley and Jordan Chong both from Australian Aviation. Listen in as Gerard and Jordan reflect on that first flight, how the aircraft forever changed the aviation landscape and how it set a new benchmark for passenger comfort. The 10-year anniversary of the Qantas A380 is a reminder of just how far we have come in aviation and it also helps us to look forward to an ever more exciting future. http://australianaviation.com.au/2018/09/tbt-worth-the-wait-the-qantas-a380-era-begins/
On Marks latest podcast, he has an in depth interview with Pilot Captain Richard De Crespigny. Captain De Crespigny saved the lives of 469 people, safely landing a Qantas A380, after an engine exploded four minutes after take-off. The Captain shares his insights into crisis management, leadership, neuroscience and how robots will impact employment in the next 20 years. Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses. Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today Steve & Grant are chatting with Bas Scheffers, reviewing their experiences at EAA‘s AirVenture Oshkosh 2011. We talk about the long haul across the Pacific via V Australia 777 and Qantas A380, arriving in Chicago on their hottest day in 10 years and then hanging out with Rob Mark, his family and his ever . . . → Read More: PCDU Episode 73: Oshkosh: The Greatest Show on Earth
On November 4th, 2010 Qantas A380 VH-OQA (“Nancy Bird Walton”) was operating flight QF32 from Singapore to Sydney. During the climb out from Singapore, the number 2 Rolls Royce Trent 900 engine’s Intermediate Pressure Turbine appears to have failed and flown apart, sending bits through the aircraft’s wing in multiple locations and raining debris down . . . → Read More: PCDU Episode 46: Qantas A380 incident – from the Ground Up
This BBC Radio 5 interview with Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com on November 5, 2010 came in the wake of two unusual engine failure events. On November 4, 2010, a Qantas A380 had an engine failure about 15 minutes after taking off from Singapore's airport. The following day, a Qantas 747 had another failure about two minutes after taking off from the same airport. Both planes landed safely.
The Airbus A380 is the flagship aircraft of Qantas. Despite a significant budget being allocated to the design of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, it already appears to be outdated and in need of a refresh. Looking to current models of interaction, this presentation discusses the uxd history of the A380 IFE and examines what went wrong and why.
Barry Warwick talks about cruise ships in Asia, car leasing in Europe and the new Qantas A380.