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Tom Vincent is the managing director of Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, which has its operational facility in Alice Springs. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
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Airlines facing shortage of planes

Once a sea of wings, the Red Centre’s aircraft storage facility has emptied out in a stark illustration of the current shortage of planes that is gripping airlines.

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06/09/2012 BUSINESS: The Qantas Airways Ltd. logo is displayed on the tail of an aircraft during a media event in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Qantas formed an alliance with Emirates Airline to coordinate prices and schedules, while scrapping a similar deal with British Airways, as the carrier tries to reverse losses on long-haul routes. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg

Qantas smashes expectations

A YEAR on from one of its darkest periods, Qantas finally has something to smile about. The company is back and it has $206 million to prove it.

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Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti talks to shareholders at the Virgin Australia AGM at the Emporium Hotel in Brisbane. Pic Peter Wallis

Virgin blue no more

VIRGIN Australia boss John Borghetti has revealed how he lifted the airline back into the black after last year’s shocking $74.3 million half year loss.

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