Adam Thorn

Businessman Clive Palmer has claimed he’s sold his Qantas shares in protest at the company’s decision to mandate vaccines for its staff. “I believe the financial risks Qantas is taking over mandatory vaccinations of its staff leaves them exposed to future financial damages by staff who suffer side effects or worse,” he tweeted on Wednesday.

The incident saw the two-seat Extra EA-300’s propellor collide with the Guimbal Cabri G2’s fuselage, and the G2’s landing skid in return puncture the aircraft’s fuel tank.

Rick Howell and Tim Jordan have said ‘Bonza’ is backed by US investment firm 777 Partners, who have already poured cash into Canadian low-cost carrier Flair.

The agreement with Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky takes the total fleet size to 24 and includes the provision of spare engines, radars and rocket and missile launchers.

However, Gert-Jan de Graaff also warned if Queensland waits too long to allow cap-free travel then airlines would take their business elsewhere.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told Momentum Media the Australian economy is set for a “very strong recovery” on the back of government support for business.