The aircraft, operated by low-cost carrier Jeju, is thought to have been hit by a bird strike that damaged its landing gear and forced the crew to attempt a “crash landing”.
The draft document also outlines plans to compensate travellers for lost luggage and carries an obligation for carriers to resolve complaints within 30 days. Its introduction was a core recommendation of the recent Aviation White Paper.
Financial services firm Caspar, Balthazar & Melchior (CB&M) was sensationally called in as administrator overnight following days of speculation about the carrier’s future, with insiders criticizing Claus’ decision to invest in an expensive 7…
The commercial relief flights came alongside RAAF Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules carrying 568 holidaymakers, workers and other returnees back to Australia.
The latest BITRE data released from the Department of Transport for November also reveals the industry as a whole still lagged behind long-term averages for delays as post-COVID-19 problems continue.