Australian Aviation Podcast Network

The last 12 months have been tough for those working in the aviation industry, many of whom have had their incomes turned off for the first time in their lives.

In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam Thorn speaks to MGD Wealth's Richard Marsden and Alec Berry to find out the stories they're hearing from their clients first-hand.

The pair discuss what options are available to those affected, the pros and cons of taking early retirement and why workers should take a long-term view of their finances.

Finally, the team chat about the future as borders begin to open and the industry starts to return to normality.

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This week marked the most significant moment since the start of the COVID crisis as the trans-Tasman bubble opened.

And being the intrepid reporters we are, Australian Aviation's own Blair Dods was on one of the very first flights from New Zealand to Australia on Monday (in what we called the Blair Ditch Project, naturally).

On this week's episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn ask Blair to give his experience and discuss whether the bubble will help prop up the industry or burst at the first sign of a COVID case.

Finally, the team discusses the return of the Capacity Wars, as both Qantas and Virgin fight to restore their market share in an increasingly hostile market.

Last week, a mini-RAAF revolution took place when the Air Force decided to drop the term airmen in favour of aviators.

But on this week's Australian Aviation Podcast, our chief pilot Christian "Boo" Boucousis tells stand-in host Adam Thorn they've got it all wrong.

The pair discuss whether the move wrecks tradition or will be an important part of modernising the organisation. What should the RAAF be doing to get the next generation itching to become fighter pilots?

Finally, the team discusses the latest problems to hit the country's vaccine rollout. Will Fortress Australia ever lower its walls to the rest of the world?

This week marked the 100-year anniversary of the RAAF, which culminated in one of the most ambitious flypasts attempted in years.

And a special occasion demands a special podcast. This week, host Phil Tarrant brings together Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn and Defence Connect's Liam Garman to discuss the past, present and future of our Air Force.

The team analyses how well equipped the RAAF is to deal with an uncertain period in the Indo-Pacific region, the government's huge investment in the larger ADF and whether we're likely to have a Royal Australian Space and Cyber Force in years to come.

Finally, the three discuss a very significant tribute from the Queen, who made a rare COVID appearance to celebrate the centenary.

What is the RAAF's greatest ever aircraft? The Classic Hornet? F-111? Or perhaps, the Boomerang?

In this week's episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn discuss Australian Aviation's poll to find out which should win out, timed to coincide with our Air Force's 100th birthday.

Plus, the pair chat about the Network Wars between Qantas and Rex, which have been launching flights on each other's patches.

Is either airline in the wrong? Or is this just the healthy competition the industry needs right now?

After months of rumour and speculation, the industry finally found out that the wage-subsidy replacement for JobKeeper would be, well, exactly the same as JobKeeper.

In this week's episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn discuss what it all means and the story behind how we ended up back to where we started.

Plus, the pair continue to rant and rave about their favourite RAAF aircraft, as Australian Aviation opens its 40-year archive of photos.

Adam argues why the Boomerang, created in just 16 weeks, exemplifies everything that's great about Australia.

A nervous aviation industry finally got the news that it will get further financial help when JobKeeper ends. But will it be any good?

In this week's episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn talk through the details of the government's plan to bankroll half-price tickets.

The pair ask why certain locations have been picked, whether it will stop lockdown-happy Premiers shutting down their states and how much of a vote-winner free holidays could be.

Plus, the pair continue to talk about the best of RAAF ahead of its landmark centenary at the end of the month.

COVID has caused untold damage to pilots currently working in the industry, but the plight of those taking their first steps into the profession is often forgotten.

In this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn speaks to Mark Dixon and Lyn Gray, from training school Fly Oz, to get advice and reassurance for those thinking about climbing into the cockpit.

They highlight how an underlying pilot shortage is reason for optimism, why aviation will bounce back stronger than we think and what newcomers should look for in an instructor.

Finally, the passionate pair talk about what inspired them to pursue their dreams of a career in the skies.

In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn geek out discussing which was the greatest RAAF aircraft ever.

Adam chooses the Caribou, but reserves the right to change his mind as the team begin their challenge to edit our unrivalled photo archive.

Plus, to more immediate matters, the pair discuss the latest in the industry's battle to secure a JobKeeper replacement and Alan Joyce's wise, or is that foolish, decision to duck a crucial senate committee hearing.

Finally, tributes are paid to Australian Aviation's spotters, who were on hand to snap the first Rex capital city flight from inside, and outside, the 737.

As birthdays go, it's a big one. Not just for the RAAF but really for aviation in Australia, which owes its start to the world's second independent air force.

In this episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn reveal how Australian Aviation will celebrate the milestone, as well as asking for help from our listeners and readers.

Plus, the team digs into the big issues of the last week, including whether Virgin really can make mid-market work after the TWU raised concerns.

Finally, our story on a Singapore A380 leaving Alice Springs broke the internet – but why was it so popular?