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.Melbourne Airport’s domestic numbers for June remain stuck
July 22, 2023 0 commentIt follows a similar situation in Sydney which led to its CEO telling big airlines to use their take-off slots or gift them to smaller carriers to increase competition.
Read moreTalisman Sabre military exercise begins for 30k personnel
July 22, 2023 0 commentThe 10th edition of the 14-day ‘war game’ is primarily intended to improve interoperability between the Australian and US militaries, and this year will be held primarily in Queensland.
Read more2,300 flights cancelled between Sydney and Melbourne in 2023
July 21, 2023 0 commentNew BITRE data released by the Department of Transport presents fresh evidence that major airlines are taking advantage of the rules around take-off slots to punish smaller rivals.
Read moreVideo Podcast: Is Bonza’s plan now in trouble?
July 19, 2023 0 commentDoes the airline’s announcement that it will cut routes spell the end for the point-to-point dream? Adam, Chris and Jake discuss.
Read moreVirgin isn’t gaming slots to block out rivals, says legal chief
July 16, 2023 0 commentSusan Schneider told a parliamentary inquiry there was not a “sinister motive” behind the high cancellation rate on flights between Sydney and Melbourne.
Read moreCarbonix Volanti drone debuts in Michigan
July 15, 2023 0 commentThe fixed-wing ‘Volanti’ device is being deployed under a landmark agricultural program to use sensors in the air to predict crop yields on the ground.
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