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 ATR 72 aborts take-off after accelerating on shorter runway
December 11, 2020 7 commentA Virgin ATR72 aborted a take-off attempt after lining up and accelerating on a “considerably shorter” runway than instructed at night.
Read moreBrisbane hits post-COVID passenger traffic high
December 11, 2020 0 commentBrisbane Airport estimates its domestic passenger traffic will pass 30,000 for the first time post-COVID on Friday.
Read moreExclusive: TWU says ‘bridge of trust’ built with new Virgin owners
December 11, 2020 0 commentThe union has hinted the previously fraught relationship with new Virgin owners Bain and Jayne Hrdlicka has been rebuilt.
Read moreSydney Seaplanes targets flying electric Caravan in 2023
December 11, 2020 0 commentSydney Seaplanes is aiming to convert a Cessna Caravan into the first all-electric aircraft certified by CASA.
Read moreOutback Air Race 2021 fully subscribed after two weeks
December 10, 2020 0 commentThe 2021 Outback Air Race, a 3,800km time trial across Australia, is now fully subscribed after just two weeks of registrations being open.
Read moreQantas COO defects to Virgin after three months in role
December 10, 2020 0 commentQantas’ COO, Paul Jones, has left the airline after three months in his current role to join Virgin as chief customer and digital officer.
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