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Fears have grown that the grounded 737 MAX could be out of action for even longer after Boeing admitted it has now discovered dangerous fuel tank debris in 70 per cent of the jets it has checked. Last week, an internal memo leaked to Reuters revealed the planemaker had found the material, thought to include
Global airline stocks plunged on Monday as coronavirus accelerated its spread around Italy, where the virus has infected 220 and killed seven.
Alan Joyce has hinted he could use Qantas’ status as the world’s safest airline to negotiate a cut-price deal to buy Boeing’s troubled 737MAX when it returns to service.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce upped the stakes in his negotiation with staff over the upcoming London to Sydney route, telling reporters there was “no shortage of pilots” ready to take on the assignment.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce will ask staff to take annual leave to alleviate the pressure on the business caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Qantas’ flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner service – QF10 from London Heathrow to Perth International Airport – returned to Heathrow on 9 February due to a suspected tail strike, while taking off in adverse weather conditions at the UK hub.
