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Acquired Australian AL in 1992. Stake attempt by Singapore AL failed in 1992. 25% stake taken in 1993 by British AW (later reduced to 21.4% , 19.5% by 2002, 18.25% by 2004; sold out in 2004). Privatized in 1995. Joined oneworld partnershipin 1999. Share offering introduced in 2002. Formed Jetstar low-cost subsidiary in 2003. 3% acquired by Singapore's Temasek Holdings in 9/04. Buy-out offer received 11/06 from Macquarie Bank and Texas Pacific Group, agreed 13/12/06 but rejected 3/07 by Balanced Equity Management (minority owner), bid failed 4/5/07. Entered merger exploration talks with British AW (via a dual-listed company structure) in 11/08, cancelled 12/08. Expected to launch a premium subsidiary in 2012 (code-named RedQ) using 24 A320's, plan cancelled in 11/11. Was to be split in two business units: Qantas International, Qantas Domestic (announced 22/5/12, effective 1/7/12). Entered strategic 10-year partnership with Emirates (announced 9/12, to be effective 4/13 when previous pernership with British AW was terminated).
Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services
Australia
Winton, Qld; Longreach, Qld; Brisbane
1920-1934
Formed on 16/11/1920. Started regular services in 1922. Moved HQ to Longreach then Brisbane in 1930.
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