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Issue 387: Virgin Orbit, Qantas 747s & Little Wings
This issue, we begin with a genuine world exclusive with Virgin Orbit, one of the biggest names in the space and aviation industries. When I speculatively approached the business for an interview, I did so in the hope it would throw me the bone of a lowly spokesman. I was gobsmacked therefore, when I was invited for a video call with the its CEO, Dan Hart. For those unaware, Orbit is known for launching satellites not from rockets – but 747s. It works because the Queen of the Skies has a little-known ability attach a fifth engine, enabling it to carry a rocket with a small modification. In fact, the exact aircraft Orbit is using, named Cosmic Girl, used to be an active member of Virgin Atlantic’s fleet , flying from London to New York.
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Pinstripe | Make your TMAAT stories ‘Interview Ready”
Kirsty Anne Ferguson | Pinstripe Solutions
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Opinion: How to fix our shortage of engineers
Steve Campbell | Chief Executive, Regional Aviation Association Of Australia
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Opinion: The Road to Racing and Aerobatics
Emma McDonald | Operations Manager & Aerobatics Pilot, Matt Hall Racing
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Opinion: Veteran funding system is not fit for purpose
Renee Wilson | CEO At Australian War Widows NSW
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Opinion: You can never have too much airlift
Air Marshal (Ret’d) Warren McDonald | CEO, Lockheed Martin ANZ
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Opinion: Pandemic leaves airlines vulnerable to payment fraud
Kevin Sprake | VP, Global Channel Partnerships At Riskified
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