Nov 30, 2023
In a spectacular proof of concept, Virgin Atlantic has flown the world’s first commercial flight – from London to New York – powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from waste fats and plant sugars.
At a time when standards dictate a maximum of 50 per cent SAF blend, will Virgin...
Nov 23, 2023
In the wake of Alan Joyce’s exit from the Flying Kangaroo,
aviation luminary Peter Harbison has released Alan Joyce and
Qantas: The Trials and Transformation of an Australian Icon.
The book charts the former CEO’s life and career, from his youth in
Ireland through to his defection from Ansett to Qantas, his
role...
Nov 15, 2023
First Alan Joyce, now this – Australian Aviation’s Chris Fenton
is leaving us.
In his (sort of) final episode, the team farewells the man who has
held almost every job in aviation.
But before he goes, Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the week’s biggest
stories, including Virgin’s deteriorating relationship with...
Nov 8, 2023
It’s been another rough few weeks for Qantas, with the public
unimpressed by the airline’s claim that it doesn’t sell tickets for
specific flights but “bundles of contractual rights”.
With the Flying Kangaroo already on the nose for allegedly selling
more than 8,000 tickets to already-cancelled flights, will...
Nov 1, 2023
Earlier this year, UNSW Aviation held a special panel at the university, examining how a just culture can be improved to facilitate advances in aviation safety.
The session featured a panel of industry experts who gave a diverse range of views, including figures from CASA, Qantas and the Australian and International...