Episode 67: Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief in the Pacific

The boys are celebrating with a screaming mass of people because Australia's population just exceeded 22 million. So, in a country that's almost as big as the USA there's still lots of space for them (if only it weren't all desert...).The RAAF, RNZAF and Air New Zealand have been providing relief assistance following earthquakes in Sumatra and a tsunami in Samoa.Australia and New Zealand are discussing a trans-Tasman partnership for a rapid reaction force to help provide humanitarian and disaster response services for the Pacific area.RAAF's KC-30As will have an 18 month delay and won't commence in service until mid-2010 as the first aircraft is required to support testing & validation flights back in Spain.Qantas is being criticised for using foreign butter on its aircraft.Meanwhile, don't forget to support Matt Hall as he's about to race once again this weekend!