Geoffrey Thomas is a renowned, multi-award-winning writer, author, and commentator on the aviation industry with more than 45 years' experience.
Mr Thomas retired as chief editor of the airline management journal Air Transport World in January 2012 to develop Airline Ratings.com. He was previously SE-Asian Contributing Editor for Aviation Week and Space Technology and has worked for numerous other publications during his time as an aviation and tourism specialist.
A decision expected this week by Qantas on the future operator of a fleet of 106-seat twin-engine Boeing 717s will go a long way to determining the future direction of the state’s airline system.