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.First officer sues Qantas for PTSD after 717 engine failure
March 16, 2021 15 commentA former Cobham Aviation first officer is seeking $780,000 in damages from Qantas after she was on board a 717 that suffered a mid-air engine failure.
Read moreAir New Zealand work for Saudi navy didn’t break export laws
March 16, 2021 1 commentAir New Zealand didn’t break export laws when its staff controversially repaired an engine on behalf of the Saudi Arabian navy in 2019.
Read moreLack of supervision factor in fatal Squirrel powerline crash
March 16, 2021 0 commentAn ATSB report into the fatal crash of a Squirrel helicopter that was stringing powerlines has concluded post-training supervision by the aircraft operator may have prevented the accident.
Read moreVideo: 100 Squadron flies rare warbirds at Hunter Valley Airshow
March 16, 2021 0 commentNigel Woolley caught the moment WWII aircraft performed three passes in a seven-ship formation at last weekend’s Hunter Valley Air Show.
Read moreQantas to double repatriation flights to 20 per month
March 15, 2021 1 commentQantas is set to increase its monthly repatriations flights from eight to 20 per month, coinciding with the expansion of the Howard Springs quarantine facility.
Read moreVirgin extends partnership with AFL
March 15, 2021 1 commentVirgin Australia has extended its agreement to be the official partner of the AFL until 2025.
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