New Jetstar chief unveils expansion plans

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JETSTAR'S new boss has ambitious expansion plans that will see the low-cost carrier further expand in Asia and introduce Boeing 787 operations from bases outside Australia.

In contrast to the fear and gloom sweeping much of the industry, Bruce Buchanan sees a bright future for the Qantas offshoot.

"I think it's a great opportunity to be taking over the business at this point in time," Buchanan said in a wide-ranging interview with The Australian this week.

New Jetstar chief unveils expansion plans | The Australian

 

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New Jetstar chief unveils expansion plans | The Australian

An interesting story, thanks.

In the longer term, flights to Europe are still on the agenda and

This is what I'm interested in or waiting for - Europe. back in 2007 they talked about Munich as a distination. Anyone prepared to speculate on timeframe for Jet* to fly to Europe. Or even rank how high on the agenda Europe might be? I suppose this depends on how long it takes them to bed down Asian routes. So maybe with the 787 delays and all, not until 2010?