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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.
In comes after Orbit’s unique satellite-launching 747 failed after taking off from Cornwall in south-west England earlier this year. A later investigation revealed a simple fuel filter dislodged mid-launch, leading to the loss of all nine payloads onboard.
In a video obtained by a newspaper, the British entrepreneur urged unions and management to quietly conclude a deal because the company “should not be arguing publicly”.
Speaking to journalists, the British entrepreneur insisted he is “just as involved” as he used to be and would continue to “fight to look after the company”.
In September 1977, Jim Thorn launched the first issue of what was then known as Australian Aviation & Defence Review. Now we’re attempting to digitise our history in full.
Speaking to Australian Aviation for its latest cover feature, Kevin Elliott said, “I spent 14 years building my company and half a day dismantling it.”
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