Hazelton Airlines and Kendell Airlines could be merged and sold off as a single entity under a plan being discussed by the administrators of the two former Ansett regional subsidiaries. Both airlines ceased operations when Ansett collapsed last September, but were back in the air within 10 days, aided by temporary government subsidies which have since lapsed. Both have considerably rationalised their operations. Hazelton assets include maintenance facilities, Sydney landing slots and airport infrastructure, and a fleet of eight Saab 340Bs. Kendell has 12 Bombardier CRJs and maintenance facilities in Melbourne and Wagga.
Source: Flight International
