The boys are back from the inaugural AusFly event & discuss what they were up to so far away from home. After that, it's into the news, including:

• Virgin Australia pilots reject their initial contract offer according to the Virgin Pilots Association (aka VIPA)
• Virgin Australia raises issues with the ACCC about Qantas getting into bed with Emirates
• Qantas are closing their first class lounge in Singapore as they're no longer flying aircraft with a first class to that location
• Qantas are reaching out to Singapore Airlines via the Temasek, the Singapore Government investment vehicle.
• A crocodile escapes on a Qantas flight
• An A330 MRTT has lost a boom during tests over Europe - ooops