Australian Aviation Podcast Network

Dubbed "Australia's most sacred place" by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in his recent Anzac Day address, the Australian War Memorial is the nation's tribute to the courage and sacrifice of generations of men and women who served in war.

On this special episode of Australian Aviation, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Matthew Anderson to discuss his pathway to being appointed the War Memorial's director just a few weeks ago, how the institution fared on facilitating a remote commemoration of Anzac Day, and his priorities over the coming months in his new role.

Matthew explains how his team are navigating the disruptive environment of COVID-19, why the $498 million slated for the landmark's development is critical for the local economy, and how the Australian defence industry can be more involved in supporting the War Memorial's objectives.

Virgin Australia has had a particularly turbulent couple of days, from initially demanding a federal government bail-out, to state government hostility over the location of their HQ, to collapsing into voluntary administration.

Tune in to this week's Australian Aviation to hear host Phil Tarrant and senior writer Adam Thorn discuss the overall sentiment around Virgin Australia right now, why the Morrison Government was so reluctant to bail it out, and what we know about the 10 suitors that are looking at recapitalising the airline.

Phil and Adam also reflect on the latest news around REX, Qantas and Air New Zealand's responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

While the coronavirus crisis has effectively crippled the aviation sector for the time being, the long-term effects on the industry once the regulations begin to ease still remains relatively unclear. On this episode of Australian Aviation, your hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and senior writer Adam Thorn delve into Virgin's public fight for survival and stories of industry resilience and initiative in working around current restrictions.

They also get philosophical about the implications of the rapid shift to a remote workforce on domestic and international travel in the wake of COVID-19.

While the federal government has responded to the airline sector with billions of dollars' worth of support, the struggle of small aviation businesses through the devastating COVID-19 crisis remain largely unrecognised. Businesses that were already financially strained due to the cost of keeping up with existing regulation are now in even direr straights.

CEO of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Benjamin Morgan joins host Phil Tarrant and Christian "Boo" Boucousis to delve into the crippling effect of coronavirus on the Australian aviation industry as a whole and outline the action that needs to be taken by the government and these smaller businesses to gear them up for recovery when the current situation dissipates.

On this episode, Benjamin also unpacks the somewhat unsavory motivation behind the recent closure of a Canberra Airport cross runway and how it is reflective of a wider issue that is pervading the Australian airport sector.

COVID-19 is undeniably the biggest upset the aviation sector has ever seen and the Australian government is providing some hefty bail-outs to our airlines, but is it enough to keep the industry afloat?

Host Phil Tarrant and senior writer Adam Thorn unpack everything you need to know about the pandemic's effect on Australian aviation, including attitudes around the timely go ahead given to Project Sunrise, the rollercoaster REX journey over the past week, and criticism from the ground-handling industry claiming neglect from the government.

Tune in to hear the latest news around Qantas' fluctuating share price, the rising tension between two of our major carriers, and some positive milestones for our aviation sector.

In the last week, a dramatic ramping up of social distancing, travel bans and state lockdowns have forced airlines to stand down the majority of their staff. But amid the chaos, what's next for Australia's aviation industry?

On this episode of the podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and senior writer Adam Thorn reflect on the latest airline announcements, including Virgin Australia standing down 80% of its staff, Qantas' soaring share price, and REX's unique approach to demanding a bail-out.

They discuss the long road to recovery predicted for international flights, the ongoing collaboration between unions and airlines, and the now booming maintenance and storage sector of the industry.

On this episode of the Australian Aviation podcast, host Phil Tarrant and senior writer Adam Thorn delve into the continued impact of COVID-19.

They recap the latest news around deep cuts to international and domestic capacity by national carriers, share prices dropping, and how regional travel is being affected.

Phil and Adam discuss how the airlines are juggling maintaining a workforce while ensuring their cash flow is sufficient, reflect on Qantas' proactive leadership, and share the predicted impact on the sector once the crisis is over.

The coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly having a substantial impact on the aviation sector, with staff and passenger safety, employment and share prices all areas of significant concern moving forward. Australian airlines have already scaled back their services and according to industry experts, this is likely to continue.

On this episode of the podcast, your hosts Phil Tarrant and Christian "Boo" Boucousis are joined by senior writer for Australian Aviation Adam Thorn to discuss the latest news surrounding the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry.

They also detail the findings of the recent Ethiopian investigation into Boeing's 737 Max crash and share the amusing story of an installation in a Tampa airport arrivals hall.

On this episode of the podcast, your hosts Phil Tarrant and Christian "Boo" Boucousis usher in a new era for the Australian Aviation brand under Momentum Media. Phil and Boo outline the focus of the brand for 2020 and beyond, the key stakeholders in the aviation community, and the major initiatives that are shaping the sector at the moment. They delve into the meaning of "situational awareness", how they plan to engage industry experts to explain the implications of current aviation issues, and Boo shares his experience of his very first solo flight.