See you late-y, A380
It's a sad day for those who love big planes – after 20 years in the sky, Qantas will begin retiring its mighty A380s from 2028, with smalle...
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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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Alan Joyce tells all
From the founding of Jetstar to his 15 years at the helm of our largest airline group, Alan Joyce is undoubtedly one of the most consequenti...
All A-OK for APAC aviation?
As the Iran conflict drags on, it's easy to be pessimistic about the effects on aviation, including high fuel prices and geopolitical headac...
How do you solve a problem like Sydney?
Another week, another hair-raising near mishap at Sydney Airport, this time with a Virgin 737 almost taking off as a Qantas plane was crossi...
Carrying on about carry-ons
We've all danced the airport suitcase shuffle, moving item after item back and forth between our cabin bags and our checked bags in a desper...
Flying in the line of fire
As Australian helicopters head north to help with wildfires in Europe, a deadly crash in Greece – and new regulations following a crash in W...
Cargo (but plane go faster)
We don't talk about it too often on the podcast, but cargo is a huge sector of the aviation industry – and with big news out of both Western...
Qantas in the clear
Qantas has frequently found itself in the news for all the wrong reasons over the past few years – but it got a much-needed win when the Off...
The future of pilot training, with UNSW
As the aviation industry grapples with ongoing talent shortages, the question becomes: are current training methods the right model for crea...
A red card for the yellow card
If you've ever found yourself scrambling for a pen on the plane to fill out one of those pesky paper cards before you reach Customs, fear no...
Good morning, Vietjet?
When it rains, it pours – after the collapses of Bonza and Rex left Australia once more in thrall to the domestic airline duopoly, now no fe...
The hidden danger of stress
When we think of safety concerns in aviation, it's easy to become fixated on the mechanical issues – but the human factor is also a major is...
Robinson's helicopter revolution
For 50 years it's been one of the most popular civil helicopter companies in the world, with more than 15,000 aircraft delivered around the...
Here comes the (Project) Sun(rise)
After much anticipation, Qantas has revealed the first destination for Project Sunrise – and in case there was any doubt, it's London, with...
Western Sydney Airport spools up its engines
It's been a long, hard road for Western Sydney International Airport, but after decades of the can being kicked down that road, the wait is...
What will replace the A380?
After almost 20 years in service, the end is approaching for Qantas' fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos, with the Flying Kangaroo slated to re...
The buzz on drones
It's been a big week for drones, with news that Wing has quietly pulled its drone delivery operations from Australia, Vivid Sydney has pulle...
The long wait for Sunrise
If the darkest hour is just before the dawn, it's going to be a long night for anyone looking to fly non-stop from the east coast to London...
Will Australia have its own 'Ryanair'?
t's been two years since the collapse of Bonza and Rex – and while Koala Airlines is yet to launch, another aviation contender could be ente...
Is it worth complaining about flight delays?
We've all been delayed at the airport at some point, or know someone who has – but still, to learn that 55 per cent of Aussie travellers in...