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Eight regional airlines have warned they could go out of business in “days rather than weeks” unless the government underwrites Australia’s small airline operators.
The cabin supervisor held back tears to deliver an emotional farewell speech to her staff and crew as her plane was about to land. “Tough times don’t last,” she signed off, “but tough people do”.
The business will also now shut 30 per cent of its leisure outlet shops across multiple brands at home, and 35 per cent worldwide.
Australians scrambling to fly home were left in limbo on Tuesday after Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports announced they would suspend all passenger flights, including transfers, from 25 March.
Babcock Australasia Onshore Aviation is preparing for another year of growth as the business marks 30 years of operations in Australia. A key government contractor, the business is part of Babcock International Group, which operates the world’s largest helicopter fleet, supporting emergency medical services, search and rescue missions, surveillance, marine pilot and offshore passenger transport
Qantas Group shares came perilously close to dropping below $2 on the day the airline announced it was suspending two-thirds of its staff.
