Staff reporter

The single-engine Cessna 150M, VH-WWU, was flying from Geraldton to Shark Bay in Western Australia on 21 March when it entered a spiral dive and hit the ground near Ogilvie. The pilot, who died in the accident, had been “acutely unwell” and was likely still symptomatic, the ATSB said.

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam and Jake discuss the latest on Qantas’ fleet changes, including plans to replace QantasLink’s Fokker 100s with Embraer E190s, and what the A321XLR might do for the national carrier beyond Australia’s shores.

Adam and Jake look at the latest on Virgin’s proposed wet-leased flights to Doha and when they might receive a green light.

Adam and Jake discuss whether Australia’s aviation firefighting fleet is up to scratch as California battles devastating wildfires.

Adam Thorn speaks to 2024 Australian Aviation Excellence Award winner Angela Garvey at the Safeskies Conference in Canberra about her mental health survey aimed at current and former employees working in the general aviation sector.

Adam and Jake discuss the latest developments after Transport Minister Catherine King introduces Sydney slot reform to parliament.