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Thai Airways begins selling its 6 Airbus A380s, Your Chance to Acquire Iconic Aircraft

Thai Airways has commenced the process of selling six of its Airbus A380s in “as-is, where-is” condition. On August 22, 2023, Thai Airways released tender papers, allowing interested buyers to submit a proposal for one or more of its six A380-800 aircraft.

Thai Airways has posted a number of planes for sale online with an invitation to bid.There are 10 Boeing 747-400s, 6 Boeing 777-200s, 6 Boeing 777-300s, 6 Airbus A340-600s, 3 Airbus A340-500s, 2 Airbus A380-800s, 2 Boeing 737-400s, 1 Airbus A300-600, and 3 Airbus A340-500s. The airline is currently just looking to sell A380-800s.

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The deadline for interested buyers to submit a proforma general information proposal, which includes a refundable USD50,000 per plane bidding deposit and pricing proposal, is 2359L (1659Z) on September 12, 2023. The sale is carried out with the approval and oversight of the Bangkok Bankruptcy Court and is pending final clearance from Thai’s plan administrator.

By finalizing the sale of the aircraft, the buyer would also be required to fly their own aircraft out of Thailand or arrange for their disassembly on-site. However, according to THAI, the aircraft had not yet received any Airworthiness Directives (AD) or Service Bulletins (SB).

The winning bidders will be required to export the aircraft from Thailand within 30 days of delivery and will be responsible for all associated costs, including any relevant taxes.

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Within ten working days of receiving notification from Thai that their bid was successful, winning bidders must sign into a purchase agreement. Technical acceptance and delivery of the aircraft are the two phases of handover. Both will occur at a mutually convenient time and day.

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

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Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.