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The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet tabled the offer, obtained by the
SMH, to the airline’s chief executive, Alan Joyce, which also sought a commitment to no net job losses and the creation of 2,000 full-time roles over the first five years.
Qantas insists the document represents only a “draft offer”, while the NSW government said a final, binding deal has yet to be agreed.
Nonetheless, in May, Qantas announced that Sydney would be the launch city for Project Sunrise – though it remains unclear as to whether this means it would also be exclusive to the city, or for how long.
Kingspan’s KingZip Linea system met the design geometry intent of the architect during the execution of the Melbourne Jet Base at Melbourne Airport.
Designed by Cox Architecture, Melbourne Jet Base redefines the entry and departure experience for high-profile guests by ensuring privacy and security. The facility has 24-hour access to the runways and a large main hangar that can house up to 18 private aircrafts.
The impressive roof of Melbourne Jet Base is inspired by the wing form. Seeking a roof system that could achieve their design geometry intent, Cox engaged Kingspan for technical support.
Kingspan worked closely with Cox to ensure the double curved geometry of the roof design was within the capability of the KingZip Linea system. The KingZip product was roll-formed on site in lengths of up to 65m, resulting in a concealed fix standing seam roof with no joints.
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Jan 18, 2021 08:32 AM EST
Australia would not fully reopen its borders even if most of its population became immunized this year as planned, a senior health official claims.
Australia would not fully reopen even if many had been vaccinated
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Tennis Players And Officials Arrive In Melbourne Ahead Of 2021 Australian Open MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Tennis players and their support teams are seen disembarking Flight EY460 carrying tennis players and their support teams participating at the Australian Open at Melbourne Jet Base adjoining the Melbourne International airport on January 14, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. All players and staff arriving in Melbourne for the Australian Open must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine and will be housed across three hotels; the Grand Hyatt, Pullman Albert Park and View Melbourne. Quarantining players will be able to leave their rooms for up to five hours a day, but on