Prime Minister Scott Morrison has condemned China for the act, claiming it was “reckless and irresponsible” and that the nation is raising the issue directly with diplomatic and defence channels.
The West Australian Supreme Court ordered the Flying Kangaroo to pay more than $9 million in aeronautical fees covering a short period following the expiration of the pair’s previous agreement in mid-2018.
The modifications to the ‘A321P2F’ will include upgrading the LCD cockpit display and weather radar as well as the airframe.
Along with the US Air Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai), the counterparts engaged in a range of drills aimed at enhancing their collective humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) capabilities.
Air Fab will build 22 work stands that will allow US technicians to safely conduct fuselage inspections on its P-8A Poseidons without overextending themselves.
The Santiago-based airline will kickstart the flights from 29 March, operating three times a week from the beginning.