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.Sydney Airport rejects ‘opportunistic’ $22bn takeover
July 15, 2021 1 commentIn a strongly-worded statement to the ASX, the business said its board “unanimously” rejected the offer which it said took advantage of short-term COVID performance.
Read moreF-35s, Classic Hornets and Poseidons ready for start of Talisman Sabre
July 14, 2021 0 commentThe aircraft will join US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and Super Hercules at RAAF Base Townsville for the ninth itineration of the training exercise, which will also take place at Amberley, Tindal and Williamtown.
Read more6 empty international flights land in Sydney as cap reduction begins
July 14, 2021 2 commentThe development follows the national cabinet’s decision earlier this month to halve passenger arrivals into Australia in a bid to reduce leakages of COVID from hotel quarantine.
Read more50k kids’ ‘cognition’ hurt by Brisbane Airport noise, say campaigners
July 14, 2021 13 commentThe Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance (BFPCA) says it has “devastating data” that shows more than 50 schools across the Queensland capital are being subjected to “excessive noise pollution”.
Read moreJust one-third of aviation workers double jabbed, says survey
July 13, 2021 0 commentThe investigation, which questioned 789 employees including cabin crew, pilots, cleaners, baggage handlers and ground workers, also found a further 22 per cent had received just the one shot.
Read moreRex says lockdowns have shut down 80% of its business
July 13, 2021 4 commentIn an interview with US news channel CNBC, Sharp also became the first major Australian airline chief to call for the government to provide more assistance.
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