Australian Aviation Podcast Network

Sydney Airport's CEO has claimed domestic aviation recovery has been "stagnant" since April last year, with passenger numbers still 17 per cent down compared to pre-pandemic.

In this week's episode, host Adam Thorn is joined by new team member Chris Fenton to discuss exactly what's going wrong.

Airlines are claiming the situation is out of their hands, but couldn't they use their record profits to bring airfares down? And what do frontline staff think of the slowdown that's left many working more for less?

Finally, Chris discusses our upcoming Australian Aviation Awards, and why you should nominate a friend or colleague to enter.

Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey is a British RAF fighter pilot who rose up the ranks to head the country's first military Space Command.

In this special interview from the Avalon Airshow, AVM Godfrey tells Adam Thorn how he made the transition from the skies to the stars.

The pair discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating a military space division, why it's important for the UK and Australia to collaborate, and how satellites will continue to change life on Earth.

Little Wings is a brilliant charity that flies sick children from regional areas into the city for treatment. The service can be life-changing for families who would previously face arduous and stressful journeys. On this week's show, the organisation's CEO, Clare Pearson, talks to host Adam Thorn about how it works. For more information and to donate, please visit littlewings.org.au.

Brett Pierson is the president and CEO of Textron Aviation Defense and previously served in the US Navy for 30 years, including being a wing commander and combat pilot.

Textron Aviation is a major player in defence globally and has delivered more than 14,500 aircraft to countries around the world.

In this special episode for AVALON 2023, Pierson talks through Textron Aviation's recent work across both defence and special missions, as well as how the process works to develop a new aircraft and the company's presence at the upcoming AVALON Airshow.

He also discusses his extraordinary career that saw him fly more than 80 types of aircraft and train the next generation of US fighter pilots.

Angela Garvey has more than 30 years of aviation industry experience as a commercial pilot, general aviation business owner, aviation safety professional and airport manager.

But a fatal plane crash in her skydiving business in 2006 served as a 'stop moment' in her life.

Years later, she's used her experience to set up 'Navigating Aviation', a confidential counselling and support service tailored for the aviation community and their families.

In this episode, Garvey talks about how the accident changed her life, how she responded to support others, and what the industry can better do to help people in future. To find out more, visit www.navigatingaviation.com

After a months-long wait, Bonza this month finally received its crucial licence to fly from CASA.

Now, the airline's CEO, Tim Jordan, tells host Adam Thorn how the business navigated the last six months and what the future looks like.

The pair discuss keeping prices low despite surging airfares in Australia, competing in the brutal domestic market and the advantage of flying with the MAX.

Finally, Jordan reveals why Bonza's unique branding gives it an edge against Qantas, Rex and Virgin.