Australian Aviation

It follows a recent row over the ethics of invite-only lounges, which has seen the Flying Kangaroo face accusations it’s gaining favour by offering access to the prestigious areas.

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) has also given an assurance no further industrial action will occur until at least Friday.

VH-EBF, named Hercules, flew its last commercial flight in November last year before heading to Dresden in Germany for its conversion to become an A330-200 P2F (passenger to freighter).

In total, more than 400 ADF personnel trained with troops from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom for Exercise Bersama Lima 2023.

Jake and Chris discuss the Qantas chairman’s eventual exit and whether it will hamper new CEO Vanessa Hudson’s efforts for a fresh start.

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, who chaired the inquiry, moved on Wednesday to extend it so witnesses including Joyce and Transport Minister Catherine King could be called. The motion was defeated 34–31, however, as the Greens and independent David Pocock sided with the government against it.