Video Podcast: The ghost of Ansett

written by Robyn Tongol | September 16, 2026

It’s been a quarter of a century since the most seismic shock to hit Australia’s aviation sector before COVID-19: the dramatic collapse of Ansett Australia, which had been one of the country’s two domestic airline giants.

With 16,000 people out of work and a sudden vacuum left in the domestic market, Ansett’s demise sent shockwaves through both the sector and the nation at large, and its impact is still felt today.

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at what Ansett Australia left behind, 25 years after the airline went bust – and ask what might have happened if it hadn’t.

Plus, it’s also been 25 years since 9/11 reshaped the face of global aviation – so how has the industry changed since the towers fell?

You can listen to the episode on your device by clicking here. You can also listen to the audio-only version by using the podcast player below.

 
 
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