Adam Thorn
Author Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 media brands in the UK and Australia. Today, he mostly writes about aviation, space and defence.Defence to investigate claims ex-RAAF pilots trained Chinese
October 19, 2022 0 commentThe UK Times reported that ex-RAF personnel were being paid $430,000 (AUD) a year to help China, before new reports suggested RAAF pilots were involved, too.
Read moreExclusive: Attorney-General hails MH17 case against Russia
October 19, 2022 2 commentMark Dreyfus has called Australia’s decision to take legal action against Russia over MH17 a “major step” in the fight for justice, in what’s thought to be his first public comments on the matter since taking office.
Read moreTourism Australia’s ‘Ruby the Roo’ TV ad revealed
October 19, 2022 0 commentThe new ‘Come and say G’day’ campaign will also feature Arrested Development actor Will Arnett as a toy unicorn and be accompanied by a reworking of Men at Work’s Down Under.
Read moreInternational travel still down 40% on 2019, says Melbourne Airport
October 18, 2022 0 commentIt comes despite domestic aviation returning to near-normal numbers, with its figures down just 13 per cent on the corresponding month. The news highlights how the wider industry is struggling to balance resourcing against two very different recoveries.
Read moreAirport firefighters mull strikes against Airservices
October 18, 2022 3 commentIf strike action goes ahead, it will likely spell more disruption for passengers who have suffered the worst delays on record in April, June and July due to a combination of staff shortages and COVID isolation.
Read more$33m payout for students at collapsed flight school Soar
October 17, 2022 0 commentThe class-action settlement means many former students will now be able to enrol in new courses and qualifications after having used up their limited student loans.
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