Weeks ago, Bonza announced a surprising cut to its network despite only launching in January.  But on Monday, the point-to-point carrier revealed it is setting up a third base in the Gold Coast, from where it will fly to 11 destinations.  Adam, Jake and Chris discuss what this means for Bonza’s strategy and what might be going on with its wet lease agreement.  Plus, the team talk slots (again), Brisbane sky kittens and the Australian Aviation Awards.

Weeks ago, Bonza announced a surprising cut to its network despite only launching in January. But on Monday, the point-to-point carrier revealed it is setting up a third base in the Gold Coast, from where it will fly to 11 destinations. Adam, Jake and Chris discuss what this means for Bonza’s strategy and what might be going on with its wet lease agreement. Plus, the team talk slots (again), Brisbane sky kittens and the Australian Aviation Awards.

Bonza bounces back with Gold Coast expansion

This week, Sydney Airport’s CEO told major airlines to use their take-off slots or let other carriers have them as domestic traffic continues to languish.  It comes after the ACCC in June argued that larger airlines “can exploit” slot rules to stifle competition from smaller carriers, with both Bonza and Rex claiming the system is putting them at a severe disadvantage.  Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the latest as take-off technicalities become national news.  Plus, after another month of delays, is air traffic control really understaffed? Who’s to blame?

This week, Sydney Airport’s CEO told major airlines to use their take-off slots or let other carriers have them as domestic traffic continues to languish. It comes after the ACCC in June argued that larger airlines “can exploit” slot rules to stifle competition from smaller carriers, with both Bonza and Rex claiming the system is putting them at a severe disadvantage. Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the latest as take-off technicalities become national news. Plus, after another month of delays, is air traffic control really understaffed? Who’s to blame?

Slots and shortages stifle recovery

Last week, Bonza said it would axe five of its 27 routes just months after their launch in a move the airline said would reduce cancellations across its network. Chief customer officer Carly Povey admitted to Australian Aviation the decision to cut back services had been made earlier than Bonza would have liked and added the company was compelled to take out routes where there wasn’t “sustainable demand at present”. Does this mean the end of Bonza’s dream to fly point-to-point routes, cutting out capital cities? Or is this just a sensible restructuring of its network? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Plus, the team put the boot into a bizarre union negotiation, discuss the latest chapter in the row over slot rules and ask what’s the solution to the staffing issues at air traffic control.

Last week, Bonza said it would axe five of its 27 routes just months after their launch in a move the airline said would reduce cancellations across its network. Chief customer officer Carly Povey admitted to Australian Aviation the decision to cut back services had been made earlier than Bonza would have liked and added the company was compelled to take out routes where there wasn’t “sustainable demand at present”. Does this mean the end of Bonza’s dream to fly point-to-point routes, cutting out capital cities? Or is this just a sensible restructuring of its network? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Plus, the team put the boot into a bizarre union negotiation, discuss the latest chapter in the row over slot rules and ask what’s the solution to the staffing issues at air traffic control.

Is Bonza’s plan now in trouble?

Australia’s biggest pilots’ union last week claimed air traffic control staffing issues are making skies less safe for pilots and passengers.  The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has told Australian Aviation that its members have encountered “chronic” and “systemic” staffing problems at Airservices dating back to before the COVID-19 pandemic.  It comes after reports emerged earlier this year that there were  340 instances of “uncontrolled airspace” from June to April 2023, with Airservices admitting to “staff availability issues”.  What’s going on? And who’s to blame, if anyone? Adam, Chris and Jake navigate the PR spin to explain.

Australia’s biggest pilots’ union last week claimed air traffic control staffing issues are making skies less safe for pilots and passengers. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has told Australian Aviation that its members have encountered “chronic” and “systemic” staffing problems at Airservices dating back to before the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes after reports emerged earlier this year that there were <a href="https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/airservices-says-it-has-enough-atc-staff-as-hiring-efforts-continue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> 340 instances of “uncontrolled airspace”</a> from June to April 2023, with Airservices admitting to “staff availability issues”. What’s going on? And who’s to blame, if anyone? Adam, Chris and Jake navigate the PR spin to explain.

Pilots’ union says ATC issues affect safety

This week, Bonza has blamed the industry’s ongoing talent shortage for a rash of cancellations that have left passengers stranded. They weren’t the only ones, with controversy surrounding whether or not Australia has enough air traffic controllers following delays and cancellations affecting NSW’s school holiday getaway. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake ask what’s going wrong and what can be done to fix it.  Plus, Air New Zealand jumps in to help spurned Taylor Swift fans reach the singer’s concert in Australia.

This week, Bonza has blamed the industry’s ongoing talent shortage for a rash of cancellations that have left passengers stranded. They weren’t the only ones, with controversy surrounding whether or not Australia has enough air traffic controllers following delays and cancellations affecting NSW’s school holiday getaway. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake ask what’s going wrong and what can be done to fix it.  Plus, Air New Zealand jumps in to help spurned Taylor Swift fans reach the singer’s concert in Australia.

Does aviation have a staffing crisis?

To its detractors, the noise from overhead aircraft will hugely affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents, but for avgeeks, living under the flight path is a privilege. In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether we should care about the ‘purring’ of an aircraft overhead. The team also chat about whether airlines handled COVID-19 credits ethically, a massive investment in sustainable fuel and how exactly you pronounce Virgin’s new MAX, ‘Monkey Mia’.

To its detractors, the noise from overhead aircraft will hugely affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents, but for avgeeks, living under the flight path is a privilege. In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether we should care about the ‘purring’ of an aircraft overhead. The team also chat about whether airlines handled COVID-19 credits ethically, a massive investment in sustainable fuel and how exactly you pronounce Virgin’s new MAX, ‘Monkey Mia’.

Is it time to stop moaning about aircraft noise?

Qantas has unveiled the first photos of the unique stretching area located on its Project Sunrise A350-1000s that will fly for up to 20 hours. The ‘Wellbeing Zone’, accessible to all passengers, will feature “sculpted wall panels” and “integrated stretch handles” as well as a guided on-screen exercise program. But is it a smart solution to surviving an ultra-long-haul flight or a gimmick that will make little difference? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Also on the episode, Qantas takes on Air New Zealand flying to New York, Perth to Rome gets renewed, and Australian Aviation embraces video.

Qantas has unveiled the first photos of the unique stretching area located on its Project Sunrise A350-1000s that will fly for up to 20 hours. The ‘Wellbeing Zone’, accessible to all passengers, will feature “sculpted wall panels” and “integrated stretch handles” as well as a guided on-screen exercise program. But is it a smart solution to surviving an ultra-long-haul flight or a gimmick that will make little difference? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss. Also on the episode, Qantas takes on Air New Zealand flying to New York, Perth to Rome gets renewed, and Australian Aviation embraces video.

Is the ‘Wellbeing Zone’ on Project Sunrise a gimmick?

The Australian Aviation Awards 2023 are on course to be the biggest in our history.  In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss why you need to take this last chance to enter and share their tips for becoming a nominee.  Plus, the team discusses the biggest news stories of the week, including the latest on noise for locals near Brisbane Airport, WSI’s first airlines and hydrogen planes in Queensland.  Finally, with Qantas overhauling its uniform policy, was it ever a good idea to make women working as cabin crew wear high heels on long-haul flights?

The Australian Aviation Awards 2023 are on course to be the biggest in our history. In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss why you need to take this last chance to enter and share their tips for becoming a nominee. Plus, the team discusses the biggest news stories of the week, including the latest on noise for locals near Brisbane Airport, WSI’s first airlines and hydrogen planes in Queensland. Finally, with Qantas overhauling its uniform policy, was it ever a good idea to make women working as cabin crew wear high heels on long-haul flights?

Your last call to enter the Australian Aviation Awards

Aeromedical charity CareFlight, which delivers aeromedical services in urban, regional, and remote areas around Australia, has partnered with AMSL Aero on a new electric VTOL air ambulance – the Vertiia.   CEO Mick Frewen talks with Australian Aviation’s Jake Nelson on how the Vertiia will be added to CareFlight’s fleet and what it means for aeromedical services in the future.

How CareFlight is embracing the future of aeromedical transport

This week, the ACCC claimed airlines “can exploit” the rules around airport slots – effectively hoarding the best take-off times to indefinitely block out rivals. But what on earth are the rules, and why have they proved so controversial? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether the system is helping maintain the duopoly of Qantas and Virgin. Does the industry have room for more major players? 

This week, the ACCC claimed airlines “can exploit” the rules around airport slots – effectively hoarding the best take-off times to indefinitely block out rivals. But what on earth are the rules, and why have they proved so controversial? In this episode, Adam, Chris and Jake discuss whether the system is helping maintain the duopoly of Qantas and Virgin. Does the industry have room for more major players?

Are airport slots hindering competition?

The official podcast network of Australian Aviation – where we unpack all the latest insights and developments plus the big issues impacting Australia’s aviation sector.

Australian Aviation Podcast Network

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 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: <a href="https://simulatorsolutions.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://simulatorsolutions.com.au/</a>

Simulator Solutions

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.

The Future of Aerial Ride-sharing

Listen in as our guest host Mic Cullen takes you through our second episode in the three-part series from the Aviation Australia "Aviation Expo" in Brisbane, held in August 2019.   We take a deep dive into mechanical engineering, with Charlie Mifsud and Neil Delarue, the hugely experienced licenced aircraft maintenance engineers (LAMEs).

Aviation Australia Expo - Episode 2

Kerwin Rae

We're looking forward to bringing you more international aviation content and introducing guests from around the world.   But first, we would love for you to get acquainted with Australian Aviation's very own boss- Christian Boucousis, call-sign 'Boo'.   Usually you'll find Boo in front of the camera, behind the mic as our podcast host or thinking about our next Good Kit article. This time, he got the pleasure to sit down as a guest, speaking to Kerwin Rae about his very own experiences with business and aviation.   For those who are wanting to learn the habits of great leadership, or needing a moment to reset, debrief and plan- take a listen to this very special podcast.

Lessons from a fighter pilot with Kerwin Rae

Michel Verheem

We were joined on the Australian Aviation podcast by Michel Verheem. In 2007 Michel was on a landmark personal development course and he was tasked with setting up a community event. After a series of things not playing out the way that he wanted for his original idea, he decided that organising an aviation-based event for sick and underprivileged kids was the way to go. As you listen to Michel’s story, I think you will agree, that he really did underestimate the strength of the Australian Aviation community. When the local Aero Clubs and pilots heard all about the event they rallied behind the cause and the first Fun Flight was borne. Fast forward to today and thousands of kids have been take for their first flight in a light plane and in many cases their first flight ever. Aero Clubs, aircraft owners and pilots all across the country have supported the cause over the years and Fun Flight has brought a lot of joy to both the children and parents alike. I was also lucky enough to speak with Julia Sawer whose son Blair suffers from cerebral palsy. Blair and his family live near Warnervale airport in NSW and he loves nothing more that spotting all the GA movements nearby, so when he was given the opportunity to fly with Fun Flight it really was a dream come true for him. Listen in as both Michel and Julia talk about their experience.

Giving a little back with Fun Flight and Michel Verheem

Steve Hui

Today we are joined on the Australian Aviation podcast bu Steve Hui from iFly Flat. Now you might have a credit card in your wallet or purse that has a frequent flyer program associated with it but do you really know the fine print. Do you understand the ins and outs of redeeming the points and actually using them for flights. Well if you’ve ever amassed enough points to actually qualify for a flight you might find that it is actually quite hard to find one because only so many seats per flight are allocated to frequent flyers. It’s not that you can’t redeem points, you might find it really difficult to find a flight where you can actually use them at the time you want to use them going to the place you want to travel. On top of all of that it is very time consuming to search for the flights and you really do need to know where to look for them. Listen in as Steve shares with us how iFly Flat helps consumers make the most of their frequent flyer points and exactly how they can maximise the opportunities that they present.

Make the most of your Frequent Flyer points with Steve Hui from iFly Flat

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 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.

Can Virgin Australia survive - and will it go into administration?

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

Airmanship with The Aerobatic School

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.

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.

The urgent need for an industry-wide recovery strategy

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.

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.

An unprecedented time for the aviation sector

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.

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.

A new beginning for Australian Aviation

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

Nick 'Plattsy' Platts, Head of Cargo at Heathrow Airport

Chris Mills

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.

Chris Mills, CEO of Gold Coast Airport

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.

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.

Coronavirus and Australia’s airlines

Welcome to the third and final instalment in our three-part series, covering the Aviation Australia Expo in Brisbane.   Covering everything from mechanical engineering and cabin crew training, our guest host Mic Cullen wraps up our series speaking to FLTLT Melinda Russell and FLTLT John Harrington from RAAF.   They're joined by QantasLink captain and Assistant Flight Training Manager Danica Henderson, who shares her thoughts on the Dash-8 Q200 and Q300 variants in Australia and New Zealand.

Aviation Australia Expo - Episode 3

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.

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.

Is the government doing enough to support Australian aviation?

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.

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.

What next after COVID-19 puts the industry out of work?

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 fight for Virgin, the latest on JobKeeper and JobMaker eligibility in the aviation sector, and Air New Zealand's strong footing in the current crisis. They reflect on research revealing a 20-year high for aerial firefighting safety incidents, a new low-cost carrier launching in Japan next week, and fresh attempts to build a helipad on Sydney's Sofitel.

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 fight for Virgin, the latest on JobKeeper and JobMaker eligibility in the aviation sector, and Air New Zealand's strong footing in the current crisis. They reflect on research revealing a 20-year high for aerial firefighting safety incidents, a new low-cost carrier launching in Japan next week, and fresh attempts to build a helipad on Sydney's Sofitel.

Cautious optimism for a post-COVID-19 aviation industry

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' optimistic outlook and wellbeing plan for the impending relaxation of regulations, and confusion around Rex's positioning in the current crisis. They also discuss Alliance Airlines' increased financial year profits, recent stats on Sydney's April passenger numbers, and some tragic news for the aviation sector this week.

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' optimistic outlook and wellbeing plan for the impending relaxation of regulations, and confusion around Rex's positioning in the current crisis. They also discuss Alliance Airlines' increased financial year profits, recent stats on Sydney's April passenger numbers, and some tragic news for the aviation sector this week.

Who’s left in the running for Virgin?

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 experience under the 'new normal' will be like - with social distancing on board, touchless kiosks and no tickets checked at the terminal entrance. They'll also discuss an unprecedented war of words between the Federal Government and the state of Queensland, which threw its hat into the ring for control of a reborn Virgin Australia. Is there a motive beyond simply saving Brisbane jobs and is Richard Branson, one of the last big beasts of aviation, lurking in the background?

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 experience under the 'new normal' will be like - with social distancing on board, touchless kiosks and no tickets checked at the terminal entrance. They'll also discuss an unprecedented war of words between the Federal Government and the state of Queensland, which threw its hat into the ring for control of a reborn Virgin Australia. Is there a motive beyond simply saving Brisbane jobs and is Richard Branson, one of the last big beasts of aviation, lurking in the background?

The Great Restart – and the battle for Virgin

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