The isolation of Australia provides both defensive advantages and disadvantages but this ‘tyranny of distance’ is now a key concern for projecting Australian air power.
The PM’s backing came on a day of drama that saw the NSW-Victoria border shut; and Jetstar passengers from Melbourne were let into Sydney without screening
The new comments come after Qantas decided to take on Rex for the popular service, which Rex branded “anti-competitive” behaviour.
In this episode of Australian Aviation, hosts Phil Tarrant and Adam Thorn delve into the implications of the lockdown on domestic travel, new developments in the Virgin saga, and Qantas’ early retirement of its ‘Queen of the Skies’ 747.
The extra service means that the airport is now welcoming almost as many flights as before the pandemic began due to its location in an open state.
The move comes days after the group also asked Australia’s takeover watchdog to intervene because they weren't allowed to present their plan to creditors.