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The government has committed millions to helping save both Qantas and Virgin Australia, although the CEO of the former has publicly stated the later doesn’t deserve it. How much Virgin ends up receiving could have a significant impact on its corporate bond holders.

Qantas CFO resigns three weeks after a successor is named for departed CEO Geoff Dixon.

Hedge funds sit tight on their Qantas shares as the deadline for the new offer from Airline Partners Australia draws near.

The bidding consortium Airline Partners Australia drops its minimum acceptance level to 70% and announces a new $7.5 billion debt package.

As Allco Finance Group reveals its involvement in the takeover talks, analysts warn that the mooted price of A$5.20 per share for the national carrier wonÆt fly.

Sale prompts "flying kangaroo" buying frenzy.

Qantas closes successful syndicated loan deal with an oversubscription.

Qantas embarks on a bank "relationship defining deal" with a A$1.4 billion syndicated loan offer to global investors.