sending there planes back to NZ
Didn't realize Virgin's aircraft were ever in NZ in the first place - most are on the VH register. The fact that NZ own 26% of VA is meaningless for the point of this discussion.
ATRs HM is done in Singapore - paya lebar.
A330 Lufthansa technik Philippines
B77W SIAEC
E190 - some company in Portugal
B737 - ANZES
And many say they won't fly on Qantas ' as their maintenance is done overseas'! Give me a break!