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ATR used a delivery flight of this ATR 72 to Air Tahiti to shore up its prospects with Mount Cook, who had postponed its decision to order the ATR 72 in the wake of France's resumption of nuclear testing in the South Pacific. The decision looked like it had opened the door to Jetstream and Saab. Mount Cook subsequently ordered the ATR 72
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Ansett Sale Off
News Limited’s Managing Director and Ansett’s Executive Chairman, Ken Cowley, has confirmed News’ intention to retain its 50% shareholding in Ansett rather than selling out to Air New Zealand.
In a memo to Ansett staff Mr Cowley noted “I am pleased to advise that News Limited will be retaining its investment for the long term.” News and Air New Zealand had been negotiating the sale for the past six months, but the deal is believed to have fallen through over the uncertainty of further Air New Zealand international traffic rights from Australia, and the New Zealand airline’s desire to have a future option to buy TNT’s 50% Ansett share.
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