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.Aviation readies for manic Easter – but down on 2019
March 28, 2024 0 commentAirlines and airports are readying for the biggest Easter holiday break post-COVID, but cost of living fears and high ticket prices mean numbers will still not make a full recovery from the pandemic.
Read moreVideo: UK Minister flies on RAAF’s ‘Top Gun’ Super Hornet
March 25, 2024 0 commentYouTube user ‘Capital Aviation’ captured the moment two Super Hornets – one of which contained Grant Shapps – took off from Fairbairn shortly after 7pm.
Read moreAustralian Space Diversity Alliance launches
March 20, 2024 0 commentThe Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) said it aims to support senior leaders and minimise the barriers that marginalised groups face. It comes after a series of reports have shown the sector is lagging behind others in regard to gender disparity, and a talent shortage critics say can only be overcome with a more diverse intake.
Read moreBallot results due on firefighters’ Easter strikes
March 18, 2024 0 commentThe UFU claims an apparent shortage of staff at airports is leading to fatigue problems among its members that could potentially lead to a serious safety incident. Airservices strongly denies these claims.
Read moreTurkish Airlines begins landmark Istanbul–Melbourne service
March 4, 2024 0 commentThe three-times-weekly service will initially operate via Singapore, but the carrier plans to turn the route direct when it takes delivery of longer-range aircraft.
Read moreVideo Podcast: Project Sunrise delayed as Airbus issues bite Qantas
February 28, 2024 0 commentJake and Adam discuss what it means for the Flying Kangaroo and whether this is just the start of more delays to badly needed new aircraft.
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