This week, Alan Joyce stepped down as Qantas CEO early, bringing to an end his 15-year spell in aviation's top job.

It came days after the ACCC revealed it was taking the airline to court over allegations it sold tickets to flights it already cancelled.

But as the vultures circle, was he really that bad a leader? Adam, Jake and Chris reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly.

Plus, with the Australian Aviation Awards over for another year, the team discuss the nominees and winners.