The US$8.3 billion deal will see Spirit – formerly Boeing’s plant in Wichita, Kansas, before being spun off in 2005 – return to the planemaker’s control.
The Victorian Labour Government promised to reopen the line to Leongatha and walked away from its commitment just as they have for many rail projects in the state.
Ahead of the inaugural Australian Aviation Summit 2024, founder of Pinstripe Solutions Kirsty Anne Ferguson said the perceived instability has made aviation an unattractive sector for the younger generations.