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.Qantas ‘deeply sorry’ for illegal outsourcing, court hears
May 19, 2025 0 commentCatherine Walsh’s declaration that the carrier was “in the wrong” and “deeply sorry” comes despite Qantas repeatedly appealing the original decision and compensation fee amount in a case that dragged on for years.
Read moreFine Qantas $120m for outsourcing, argues TWU
May 19, 2025 2 commentThe TWU has called for the airline to be fined a maximum of $121 million, which would be in addition to the $120 million in compensation it’s required to pay to 1,800 affected employees.
Read moreWatch as capsule falls from space into SA desert
May 16, 2025 0 commentThe spacecraft touched down at the Koonibba Test Range on Tuesday after spending 61 days in orbit, while the journey home saw the it reach speeds of Mach 25 on its descent.
Read moreBoost for Sunshine Coast as Jetstar ups capacity again
May 14, 2025 0 commentThe carrier on Wednesday said it would add 49,000 seats on Sydney and Melbourne services from the Queensland destination, commencing in July.
Read moreQantas lobbies for domestic SAF after huge import
May 14, 2025 2 commentHowever, the airline hinted that the need to import such large quantities from other countries highlighted the “growing momentum” behind establishing SAF production in Australia.
Read moreKing hints saving Rex will be a top priority
May 13, 2025 1 commentIn a statement issued after her reappointment, the returning transport minister stated that “preserving regional aviation” would form part of a “significant agenda” during the next three years.
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