When to press 'go' on the Air NZ capital raise?

When to press 'go' on the Air NZ capital raise?
Will Air NZ's capital raise finally be cleared for takeoff soon? (Image: Getty)
David Mackenzie
At last, the government has announced the reopening of our borders and increased social freedoms. International tourism and travel, the lifeblood of many New Zealand businesses, can recommence.Airlines, in particular, can begin their recovery. But it’s not as simple for them to get themselves up and running after the prolonged shutdown.Lead times to requalify sufficient numbers of aircrew, and to get them current again, are significant.Pilot managers will be scratching their heads as they try to fit all they need into limited trainin...

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