Australian Aviation

An ATSB report reveals the decision of staff on the 737 to continue on as planned to Sydney, rather than the closer Norfolk Island, meant “no additional risk” was added to an already “high workload situation”.

Searchers have also found parts of the helicopter’s cockpit in water about 40 metres deep, despite poor weather hampering the recovery.

In this special premium podcast, Jake Nelson asks Shane O’Hare about slots, carriers and expansion. 

Adam, Jake and Chris discuss what this means for the airline’s strategy and what might be going on with its wet lease agreement.

The Herald Sun uncovered comments on the forum, which the paper believes is moderated by a Qantas captain, containing crude misogynistic jokes, disparagement of incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson, and complaints that women have an “advantage” over male pilots.

The Robinson R44, registered VH-KOV, was brought down by a seized clutch actuator lower bearing resulting in a loss of engine power to the rotor system, the ATSB found. Two passengers were severely injured, while the pilot and third passenger escaped with minor injuries.