A380 Groundings Cost Qantas AU$80 million
By Adrian Schofield adrian_schofield@aviationweek.com
Qantas says the grounding of its Airbus A380 fleet earlier this year due to engine problems will cost it at least AU$80 million ($80.3 million), although the carrier claims its public image has recovered quickly.
The carrier estimates the economic impact of the groundings was AUS$55 million in its fiscal first half through Dec. 31, and another AU$25 million in the current six-month ...
