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Qantas: A level playing field means no more cross-funding Jetstar

You know, I’m over all this bullshit about Qantas being in trouble & needing government assistance to provide a level playing field. Let’s call the bullshit as it stands: Qantas has been gutted to try & launch Jetstar and the … Continue reading

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F35 for $60 million each (batteries not included :)

Recent reports state that Lockheed Martin are willing to put a fixed price limit on the F35. Indications are that it will be about US$60 million or so BUT we need to note the caveats: This is for Low Rate … Continue reading

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Hypocritical Australian Government wants to filter the Internet

Please excuse the non-aviation related post, but the hypocritical government here in Australia wants to implement an Internet filter to “protect the kiddies.” This despite our prime minister having recently told the Chinese government to suck it up and not … Continue reading

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