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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Queensland government hoses down suggestions it is considering bailout for Bonza

A Bonza 737 Max aircraft in Melbourne
A Bonza 737 Max aircraft in Melbourne. Administrators for the grounded airline are pinning their hopes on financial support from the Queensland government. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

The federal and Queensland governments have told the administrators determining the future of budget airline Bonza they’re unlikely to provide financial support to help save the carrier, as the search for aircraft and a new buyer continues.

During a first meeting of creditors on Friday administrators from the firm Hall Chadwick said “we’re moving heaven and earth” to secure a future for the grounded airline.

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