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.Newcastle staff face stand down without JobKeeper
September 11, 2020 5 commentStaff at Newcastle Airport face being stood down without access to JobKeeper because the business is ineligible for the government subsidy.
Read moreVirgin trumps Qantas’ booking flexibility
September 11, 2020 2 commentVirgin has introduced more generous booking flexibility than Qantas in a bid to entice travellers to fly domestically despite border uncertainty.
Read moreRAAF uses electromagnetic pulses to scan KC-30A hose
September 11, 2020 0 commentThe RAAF are now using electromagnetic pulses to scan the KC-30A’s refuelling hose for dangerous corrosion rather than just relying on manual checks.
Read moreSydney drone jamming firm lands US DOD deal
September 11, 2020 0 commentA Sydney-based business that manufactures products to detect and jam enemy drones has announced a landmark new deal with the US Department of Defense.
Read moreQantas escalates border campaign by writing to MPs
September 10, 2020 7 commentQantas has also urged employees to sign a petition that argues border controls should be “risk-assessed” against an agreed definition of a hotspot.
Read moreQantas hands Queensland ultimatum on new route
September 10, 2020 6 commentQantas said it will launch a new Brisbane-Port Macquarie service – but only when Queensland reveals a date for dropping its hard border with NSW.
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