❓ Mr. Ainsworth questions the Premier about the potential disruption of Skippers Aviation services due to flight crew limitations and the lack of future bookings on former Skywest routes. He asks if the Premier will reconsider providing funding to Skywest to facilitate its return to service.
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SKIPPERS AVIATION, SERVICES 405. Mr AINSWORTH to the Premier: (1) Is the Premier aware that the continuation of Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd service, introduced to fill part of the gap left with the cessation of Skywest flights, is in doubt due to flight crews reaching maximum flying hours? (2) Is the Premier also aware that no flights are scheduled beyond Friday evening on former Skywest routes and therefore no forward bookings can be made? (3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
SKIPPERS AVIATION, SERVICES
(1) Is the Premier aware that the continuation of Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd service, introduced to fill part of the gap left with the cessation of Skywest flights, is in doubt due to flight crews reaching maximum flying hours? (2) Is the Premier also aware that no flights are scheduled beyond Friday evening on former Skywest routes and therefore no forward bookings can be made? (3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(2) Is the Premier also aware that no flights are scheduled beyond Friday evening on former Skywest routes and therefore no forward bookings can be made? (3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
SKIPPERS AVIATION, SERVICES
(1) Is the Premier aware that the continuation of Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd service, introduced to fill part of the gap left with the cessation of Skywest flights, is in doubt due to flight crews reaching maximum flying hours? (2) Is the Premier also aware that no flights are scheduled beyond Friday evening on former Skywest routes and therefore no forward bookings can be made? (3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(2) Is the Premier also aware that no flights are scheduled beyond Friday evening on former Skywest routes and therefore no forward bookings can be made? (3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(3) In the light of these matters, will the Premier reconsider the provision of $3.2 million to underpin Skywest to allow its early return to service? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
(1)-(3) I am aware of that issue, and I have taken it up with Qantas, as has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Qantas is aware of the issue and is working towards a resolution. The minister indicated to the Parliament that so much is happening in relation to this issue. Potential purchasers are coming, and the question of wet-leasing arrangements is now being actively examined. This matter was raised by the minister in her discussions with the administrator, Qantas and the potential purchasers. All of those discussions are going on. It would be much better from the State’s point of view if those discussions were facilitated and activated so that a proper commercial resolution of this issue can be achieved. In the end, the air service will have a sustainable base. The Government has raised the issue of the pilots with Qantas, who will take action to overcome it. Wet-leasing represents a real opportunity, if it can be arranged, and as the minister says, the complexities of these issues cannot be underestimated. If there is a will, however, the Government would hope that a way can be found.
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