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The aircraft were already due to be withdrawn in December next year but will now remain grounded because an investigation into the crash that killed four will continue well into 2024.
Facing tough questioning from Senator Bridget McKenzie, Richard Goyder argued, “I think Alan Joyce did an excellent job as CEO over 15 years in what is a demanding industry.”
Speaking at the Senate on Wednesday, Jayne Hrdlicka said Transport Minister Catherine King personally told her about the then-Qantas CEO’s views in January and added that had requested a meeting to discuss the decision.
It significantly follows Qantas scrapping its own deadline entirely and Rex going further by automatically putting the money back into customers’ bank accounts.
The gala event – held by Australian Aviation’s sister brand Defence Connect – saw 30 trophies presented and included an address by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko.
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