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.RAAF replaces paper maps with digital system to train navigators
April 13, 2021 1 commentRAAF’s Number 32 Squadron has replaced the paper maps and chart system to train navigators with a new digital console onboard its KA350.
Read moreQantas outsourcing was long-term plan, argues TWU in court
April 13, 2021 3 commentThe TWU presented evidence in the Federal Court on Monday that suggested Qantas used COVID as an opportunity to speed up pre-existing plans to outsource staff.
Read moreAustralia gifts Sri Lanka drones to spot people smuggling
April 13, 2021 0 commentThe gesture is part of a wider project to help Sri Lanka establish a “drone surveillance capability” that will also conduct natural disaster scene assessments.
Read moreVelocity wards off Qantas poach attempts with triple points
April 12, 2021 1 commentVirgin Velocity is warding off Qantas’ latest attempt to poach its members by offering triple points on domestic flights booked during the next fortnight.
Read moreQantas is telling firms not to hire its ex-workers, claims TWU
April 12, 2021 11 commentQantas said in response that it “completely rejects” the claims and has actively attempted to facilitate introductions to help its former staff.
Read moreTWU begins landmark case to rehire Qantas workers
April 12, 2021 7 commentThe TWU has today begun its bid in the Federal Court to force Qantas to rehire more than 2,000 ground handlers whose roles were outsourced earlier this year.
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