Wild prediction
The new hangar fits an A320 does it not? 320's will be the next type.
Good training ground for cadets or foreign pilots (cavok 24/7).
Maintenance/spares/industrial back up/Jetstar
Multiple reasons why it'll be 320.
Maybe the Q400, who knows. Doesn't seem like anyone has piped up about the Geraldton route yet.
Either way the WA previous "heavy weights" let NAA in and the rest is history. A pretty sweet revenge for a certain GM. I'd have to say that this would have to be the biggest news in the FIFO sector in 10 years.
QF staff travel for the Network guys? Hmmm interesting times for Skippers I must say. Dare say NAA might be looking for a driver or three.
When is the RIO contract up again? Cost base cost base cost base....Good luck!
Lets see if GT will manage to avoid writing this one up!