I thought we already had the Space Shuttle, but I guess since its retirement, we will have to put up with the 787's.
Sorry!
Onto serious things. It will be 3-4 years away. Until QantasLink reduces its rates of incidences which have been experienced over the last 12 months....qantas would not put a jet into the operation there for the risk of brand damage! Remember Darwin in the Cobham aircraft people! it should have been written off! Just like Qantas mainline Bangkok and a few other accidents!
Qlink was a messy thing and management without the skills to build it into a viable cashcow operation. The management team here now, will iron out and improve the operation.
It is above those at the management table at qlink that decide whether jets arrive or not. Until heavy landings, stick shakers and the rest stop, jets are not going to be arriving. 2018 is my bet! If you are young and smart.....get out!
Last edited by 32megapixels; 14th Jun 2013 at 11:01.