The engine goes into an engine shop when it comes off the wing . Why can’t that engine shop be in Australia ? Qantas in partnership with engine manufacturers can run engine maintenance/ repair .
Having power by the hour may be cheapest and generate more profit for investors and provide a bonus to certain managers but we as a industry gain nothing . I can hand my savings to professionals to manage , on paper I’m getting richer but I learn nothing and become reliant on them .
what happens if we fall out with trading partners ? Call me old fashioned but better to invest in self sufficiency.