The Federal Court is due to deliver its verdict at 10:15am and if the union is successful, it would mark one of the most significant court rulings in Australian history.
The carrier is now hoping to use proceeds of the sale to pay down part of its net debt of $6 billion, and invest in new aircraft.
The Paratroopers – known as the Spartan Brigade – are based in Alaska from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division.
Qantas has now decided to move ahead with IATA’s ‘Travel Pass’ app after months of trialling various digital health solutions to streamline the verification of COVID-19 test results on its international repatriation flights.
The business said that while it’s encouraging that NSW and SA have made jabs a requirement for international aviation employees, a national approach is now needed.
It’s likely heading to the NSW capital for maintenance before eventually returning to service, like the last of its aircraft to leave Alice Springs, 9V-SKQ, in February.