Qantas Pilot Training Academy

In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO (31 May 2018).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised:

1. The South Australian government provided a consolidated whole-of-state proposal to Qantas to establish its pilot academy in regional South Australia. On 8 June 2018, the proposal was delivered to Qantas executives who complimented the South Australian government on its co-ordinated approach and the quality of our submission.

2. Eight regional airports provided a submission to the state government to assist the preparation of its proposal to Qantas. The whole-of-state proposal to Qantas was location-agnostic, and as such all airports were treated equally. The proposal showcased each airport and the regions in which they are located and clearly outlined the hard and soft infrastructure available by 2019 and going into the future to support the pilot academy's predicted growth.

3. The South Australian government stood ready to work with Qantas to help find the right solution to meet the company's needs, potentially with in-kind or other support on a case-by-case basis.