When QF took over TN, TN had already ordered A320's and paid deposits on them, QF quickly cancelled the A320 order and were about to lose the deposit already paid, an agreement was reached with Airbus to use the deposit money as payment for refurbishment of the A300 fleet, Airbus agreed, as it was the only way to keep the QF livery on an Airbus type at the time, QF were going to toss the A300's out, if Airbus didn't come to the party.