Australian Aviation Podcast Network

The latest development in the Virgin Australia saga has unhappy bondholders confirming they will put their offer to creditors next month, despite Bain having already pumped millions into the airline to keep it afloat over the last few months. Join hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn as they recap this week's headlines on the Australian Aviation Podcast, including Brisbane'...

Just as interstate flights were set to begin ramping up, Victoria has been hit by a second spike of COVID-19, borders are locked down, and a badly handled quarantine policy appears to be at the root of it. In this episode of Australian Aviation, hosts Phil Tarrant and Adam Thorn delve into the implications of the lockdown on domestic travel, new developments in the Virgin saga, and Qantas' early r...

Qantas has been slammed by the TWU for not waiting for more clarity around the future of JobKeeper before announcing it will axe about 20% of its staff. Is the controversial decision in the best interest of the airline and its employees? In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Boo Boucousis and Adam Thorn discuss Alan Joyce's response to the criticism as well as the...

After weeks of good news, mixed messaging between state and federal governments is spooking consumers. In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn delve into a minister's hint around keeping international borders closed, Australia's acquirement of its third Triton, and an "unsettling" development in the Virgin saga. They discuss...

With talk of flights resuming over the next couple of weeks, the final two bidders for Virgin Australia are proposing a "hybrid" model for the airline, placing it somewhere between Qantas' premium offerings and Jetstar's budget fares. Tune in to this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast to hear feedback from the regional airport sector in response to $40 million of upgrades, and uncertainty...

As Australia waited for the National Cabinet to announce the return of flying, Alan Joyce seized the initiative early and revealed he'll hugely increase capacity in July. But will his plan be profitable? Host Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn share their insights as to whether or not demand will be there. They'll also discuss events across the ditch, where New Zealand has decl...

The fight for Virgin is wrapping up, with the two shortlisted bidders left in the running preparing to make their case to both the administrator and to the union. Hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn share their insights as to who will try to forge alliances with the final two, how the Queensland government fits into the picture, and what this means for the location of Virg...

Despite the ongoing state feud about the appropriate time to open borders back up, sentiment among the industry is positive, with Qantas raring to go as soon as they're given the green light and bidding for Virgin to be finalised by this Friday. On this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn recap the not-so-confidential front runners in...

The shortlist of bidders on Virgin Australia appears to have been whittled down to four, but with the state border closure debate heating up and uncertainty still clouding the future of the airline, how will this saga unfold? On this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian 'Boo' Boucousis and Adam Thorn reflect on the latest news in the fight for Virgin, Qantas' o...

As restrictions ease, airlines are - slowly and with baby steps - starting to take to the skies for recreational travel. Air New Zealand became one of the first, as the country moved from 'Level 3' to 'Level 2' rules that meant Kiwis are now encouraged to leave their homes and see friends and family. Host Phil Tarrant and Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn talk about exactly what the flying experien...

The competition is fierce amongst potential buyers for Virgin Australia, but how is the current uncertainty around flights as well as threats from Alan Joyce going to affect the sale getting over the line? Hosts Phil Tarrant, Christian "Boo" Boucousis and Adam Thorn unpack the latest news around Virgin's bidding war on this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast. Tune in to hear about the Roya...

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 direct...

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 M...

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 resilienc...

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 Associat...

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...

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 Austra...

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 ens...

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"...

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", h...

What happens when you apply aviation to your technical career? Meet John and Rodney from Simulator Solutions, who are giving 747 cockpits a new lease in life building flight simulators.   You can read more about Simulator Solutions here: https://simulatorsolutions.com.au/

What's it like being the CEO of an airport? Chris links it closely to the proverb 'you give up the right to have a bad day'.   Chris shares anecdotes from his time working in business, property development and tourism, from which he found his true love with aviation and the airport industry. We speak to Chris about the future of aviation, its thrills and its challenges.

Listen in as two ex-fighter pilots and good friends sit down to share stories about serving in the Air Force, and speak about Plattsy's most recent career move as Head of Cargo at Heathrow Airport

In this episode, Boo sits down with Natasha Santha from L.E.K. Consulting to address the concerns, curiosities, and complexities of the large scale operation to bring aerial ride sharing to our major cities.   Recent developments suggest that by 2023 we will have the ability to skip time-critical and congested routes by opting for an aerial ride-sharing service.

What is the difference between learning to fly and becoming a pilot? We get to the bottom of it with Joel Haski and Jared Parker from The Aerobatic School