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 pilots vote through new pay deal
October 4, 2024 0 commentThe new deal, backed by 75 per cent of respondents, will see base salary increases of more than 21 per cent over three years as well as improvements to flexible working.
Read moreGeneral aviation mental health survey launches in Australia
October 4, 2024 0 commentThe project is being overseen by Angela Garvey – Australian Aviation’s Excellence Award winner – and hopes to help ensure that aviation workers can access support without fear of judgement or repercussions from employers or regulatory bodies.
Read moreVideo Analysis: How Qatar’s Virgin deal circumvents government ruling
October 1, 2024 0 commentAdam and Jake discuss the fallout from Qatar’s deal to obtain a stake in Virgin Australia, which effectively allows it to overrule Transport Minister Catherine King’s decision to stop Qatar’s expansion.
Read moreQantas shares finally beat pre-COVID peak
September 27, 2024 0 commentAt the end of trading on Thursday, shares in the Flying Kangaroo were valued at $7.45, beating the $7.35 recorded on 20 December 2019. Those brave enough to invest in the national carrier at its lowest point would have now more than trebled their investment.
Read moreEx-Qantas chairman backs Joyce’s ‘command and control’ style
September 27, 2024 0 commentIn his first comments since a damning report, Richard Goyder has argued Alan Joyce’s top-down approach as CEO was necessary during COVID-19 but agreed with criticism the company didn’t do enough to revert back to normal when the pandemic ended.
Read moreFinalists revealed for Momentum Media Australian AI Awards
September 19, 2024 0 commentAviation Health Group, Starbound Space Solutions and the University of Southern Queensland are among the aerospace finalists for the first-ever Momentum Media AI Awards.
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