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.Virgin axes Darwin to Adelaide
January 28, 2025 0 commentThe proposed three-times weekly service was set to return on 22 June but has now been suspended “indefinitely” due to low forecasted demand.
Read moreAM for female RAAF trailblazer
January 28, 2025 1 commentMarija Jovanovich joins more than 79 ADF personnel to be rewarded for excellence and achievement in areas ranging from strategic leadership and command to operational planning and combat capability.
Read moreATSB identifies cause of fatal Super Puma crash
January 28, 2025 0 commentA preliminary report by the safety investigator has revealed a fracturing of the pitch change control sleeve likely led the helicopter to yaw – or spin on its vertical axis – before crashing and repeatedly rolling on the ground.
Read moreVirgin challenges Qantas with European sale
January 27, 2025 3 commentIt marks the first aggressive move to market to European destinations since the airline pulled out of flying to the hub airports of Hong Kong in 2020 and Abu Dhabi in 2017, before entering administration in 2020.
Read moreFormer Virgin CEO to continue to head Airservices
January 24, 2025 0 commentRob Sharp has received praise in the industry for steadying the organisation after it faced criticism it allowed too many air traffic controllers to leave during COVID-19.
Read more$50m bailout necessary to save Rex, hints King
January 23, 2025 1 commentTransport Minister Catherine King argued creditor PAG could have collapsed the airline “at any stage” and insisted the purchase was also necessary to make a second attempt to find a buyer.
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