ALAEA,
“The Canadians have always been good with the 320's.”
Maybe, but this is not why they went there. At the time, AN had been operating 320’s for longer than AC.
"The f****n big bolt that jammed the flaps on the first flight out of an overseas facilty may not have lead to a Garuda type accident but who knows what it will be next time."
Then why did you make such an implication?
Also, for your info, this exact oversight has occurred before on Australian registered aircraft following maintenance work completed in Australia.
To clarify your position, are you against all foreigners conducting work on Australian registered aircraft? Would you be happier if 737’s were sent to Southwest for example?
When viewed within the wider context considering the choice of airlines available to the Australian travelling public, this is a non-story.