The why's (devil) is in the
details. Melbourne and Brisbane airports want to be the first home for 787-9's
in the Australian flying habitat with having extended routes going to Dallas
Texas. Perth wants the honors going to Europe. Qantas has 45 optioned 787-9's
as its targeted expansion and can't start filling the order book until the airports
get along with one another.
Qantas wants and needs to replace its aging 747-400's. The 787-9
is the right size however pride comes before the fall when airports are
concerned. The solution is with Qantas and where they will base with its first
787-9's in Australia. The answer should be easy but the word pride and
advertising is the sticking point. An easy answer is to have three 787-9's show
up in Australia on the same day or in the same week. The first airport that
actually can launch a flight wins pride award. The Australian government may
offer a lottery for the honors of 787-9 acceptance and take this negotiation
off the table and have Perth complete the 787-9 implementation plans as
scheduled. Otherwise, Qantas may take its ball and go home if the opposing
sides can't get along.
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