The aircraft, operated by low-cost carrier Jeju, is thought to have been hit by a bird strike that damaged its landing gear and forced the crew to attempt a “crash landing”.
The draft document also outlines plans to compensate travellers for lost luggage and carries an obligation for carriers to resolve complaints within 30 days. Its introduction was a core recommendation of the recent Aviation White Paper.
Financial services firm Caspar, Balthazar & Melchior (CB&M) was sensationally called in as administrator overnight following days of speculation about the carrier’s future, with insiders criticising Claus’ decision to invest in an expensive 747 freighter for a seasonal-only business.
The commercial relief flights came alongside RAAF Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules carrying 568 holidaymakers, workers and other returnees back to Australia.
The firm, based in Sydney and listed on the ASX, manufactures huge gun-like products that can detect and jam enemy drones.
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III last month dropped off the first supplies at Wilkins Aerodrome in Antarctica.