It comes after the business in September sparked a state bidding war when it said “anything that can move” is “on the table”, including its facilities in Mascot, Collingwood and Brisbane.
Ascent Vision Technologies’ ‘CM234 Spitfire camera gimbal’ uses infrared cameras to provide a more stable image during the day or night.
The investigation will likely raise concerns around the culture at Soar Aviation, which collapsed into administration earlier this year while facing a class action by 200 students.
Lawyers acting on behalf of Gary Newman argued that the ban is both unconstitutional and breaks the crucial biosecurity act underpinning Australia’s quarantine response.
Virgin has already agreed enterprise agreements with cabin crew, engineers and ground crew, but those in the cockpit are the last group to sign.
The aggressive price war between airlines rebuilding their networks has led domestic economy fares to hit a six and a half year low, Australian Aviation can reveal.