Geoff Dixon
Geoff Dixon
Geoff Dixonis an Australian corporate executive and former CEO and Managing Director of Qantas...
areas charge
as long as we are in charge of our own areas I think it's OK.
benefits brand close expect given issues rest
We don't expect to get 20% but if we get very close to it, given the other issues we have, the other benefits of having it in Australia, brand and all the rest of it, we'll be happy.
admit low
I have to admit we have come from a pretty low base,
base certainly concerned recent skill statements
Certainly (the government) made some statements in recent times that they'd be very, very, concerned if this skill base went offshore.
appear aviation both crisis global ignored ongoing remarkable
It is remarkable that both authorities appear to have completely ignored the ongoing crisis in the global aviation industry.
asia europe expanding flying network pacific provide second services stage ultimately
The network will ultimately provide more services to Asia and the Pacific before expanding with second stage flying to Europe and other destinations.
closest race seen time
It's the closest contractual race I have ever seen in my time in industry.
across areas business job losses various
As we make these changes, job losses across various areas of the business will be inevitable.
airlines company ended june profitable record remain result strong year
The company will still record a strong result for the year ended 30 June 2003 and will remain one of the most profitable airlines in the world,
brand huge issue major responsibility skills view workforce
Its a compromise, but then you have a brand issue here and a responsibility to the community. We also have a huge workforce with major skills, and our view would be to keep those skills here.
above business cost enabling focused fuel future meet profit
All our business transformation initiatives are now focused on enabling Qantas to meet its future expenditure commitments and profit projections with a fuel cost above $US60 a barrel.