So a self imposed deadline looms.
Accordingly Fort Fumble mouth that it is pilot cost the stumbling block.
Thank you to the Qantas folk supplying this information.
“As you know, Sunrise is not a foregone conclusion and ultimately this flying needs to be commercially viable,”
If the business case hinges on pilot terms and conditions, may we respectfully suggest it is a marginal case and best not be done at all.
The industry at large will be very appreciative of the data from the "research flights" being released, as well as a long term study into health outcomes.
Little Napoleon has remarked
“It’s a very exciting project but it is not too big to fail and if we don’t have a business case we won’t do it because that’s what our shareholders expect.”
Given the marginal nature of the business case making it all pilot dependent, perhaps best let Little Napoleon do what he does remarkably well; fail.
They do however need a new fleet
“Sunrise feels to me like an incredible opportunity to grow our international business ... given the size of these opportunities, it’s important we work together and leave no stone unturned in coming-up with an agreement that works for all."
The inner glow may actually relate to " personal incentives" for "deals" being voted up.
“Qantas has invested heavily in processes and expertise to meaningfully address pilot fatigue, and CASA’s [Civil Aviation Safety Authority] approval of the FRMS [Fatigue Risk Management System] trial is recognition of this,” the letter reads.
Does this investment refer to Chairman's lounge memberships and upgrades for CASA representatives?
https://www.smh.com.au/business/work...01-p536lt.html