FINAL ANSETT HQ AUCTION INCLUDES THE KITCHEN SINK

Lot 1212, the giant Ansett Head Office kitchen sink will be among items sold at Ansett's headquarters tomorrow when the Administrators auction all remaining goods from Ansett's 501 Swanston Street HQ. The major auction over five floors will also include 20 spare business and economy aircraft seats and the professional kitchen and catering equipment from the airline's former canteen.

A total of 1,294 lots will go under the hammer in the auctions to be conducted by Dominion Auctioneers for the administrators.

Would be bidders can view items from 10:00am - 4:00pm today Monday 22 July, 2002.

Items to be sold range from office and IT equipment such as Pentium computers and laser printers to desks, chairs and other furniture, whiteboards, display stands, 19 televisions, and the entire contents of the Ansett head office commercial kitchens - food display units, refrigerators and ovens once used to prepare lunch for up to 1500 Ansett staff.

The auctions will take place over two days on Tuesday July 23 and Wednesday July 24, 2002. For a full listing of the 1,294 lots available visit the Dominion Auctioneers website www.dominionauctioneers.com.au.

Proceeds from the auction will go into a central administration fund towards staff entitlements and creditor debt.

 

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KENDELL SALE CONTRACT SIGNED

Kendell Airlines Administrators Mark Mentha and Mark Korda today announced the completion of a binding sale contract to sell Kendell Airlines to the Australia-wide Consortium.

The selection of Australiawide as preferred bidders was announced on 7 May, 2002. Settlement and transfer of ownership is scheduled to occur on 21 July, 2002.

"We are especially pleased that the new owners have agreed to continue the employment of some 600-650 Kendell and Hazelton staff in their new airline operation.

The new airline to be headquartered in Sydney, with its operational base in Wagga Wagga is planned to be a low cost, high quality carrier operating both Saab 340 and Metre 23 aircraft on regional routes in new South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

The signing of the sale contract is another major step towards the transition out of administration and into new ownership," Mark Korda said.

"Certain condition precedents apply including identification of ongoing staff, assignment of leases etc that are normal to a sale such as this. The final step is settlement on 21 July, 2002."

To manage the transition of the airline to Australiawide ownership, a Kendell transitional Board to be chaired by Mr Korda, has been established and will meet for the first time this afternoon.

The Board including representatives of Kendell, and Australiawide management will meet weekly to ensure conditions precedent are met and to manage the orderly transition of the business.

The new Australiawide Kendell will be headquartered in Sydney, with its operational base in Wagga Wagga is planned to be a low cost, high quality carrier operating both Saab 340 and Metre 23 aircraft on regional routes in new South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Kendell Airlines operates flights between Melbourne and Albury, Wagga Wagga, Merimbula, King Island, Mildura, Portland, Mt Gambier, Devonport, Burnie, and Canberra; between Sydney and Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Albury; and between Adelaide and Mount Gambier, Ceduna, Broken Hill, Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Olympic Dam, Kangaroo Island and Coober Pedy.

The Administrators acknowledged the efforts of Kendell staff, and the assistance of the Federal Government in achieving key sale conditions and thanked the Hon John Anderson, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Transport & Regional Services, for his personal attention on behalf of regional Australia.

"This has been an anxious time for our Kendell staff who have steadfastly served their customers and carried on their business in a most professional manner," Mr Korda said.

"We restarted Kendell Airlines in September 2001 with Government support and have operated flights to key regional centres in four states for close to 10 months."

"All parties involved in Kendell Airline's future well recognise Kendell is an important part of the regional infrastructure of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania," Mr Korda said.

 

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FINAL ANSETT AUCTION IN ADELAIDE TOMORROW

The Ansett Administrators will auction the last of Ansett's Adelaide Terminal furniture, engineering and IT equipment in a final auction commencing at 10.00am on Thursday the 20th of June at Adelaide Domestic Airport, Sir Richard Williams Drive.

A total of 1239 lots will go under the hammer at an auction to be conducted by Evans & Clarke auctioneers for the administrators. Inspection is possible until 5pm today the 19th of June and from 8:30am -10:00am tomorrow morning prior to the auction.

Items to be sold range from sunbeem sandwich grills and shoe polish machines to aircraft towing tractors and petrol tugs. A large range of office furniture and IT equipment is also up for grabs as well as engineering and ramp ground support equipment.

Some of the lots available are:

• Ladders
• Petrol Tugs
• Harnesses
• Spare Parts
• Maxi-Vans
• Shelving Units
• Trolleys
• Christmas Decorations
• Televisions
• Belts & Sundries
• Jacks
• 17" Computer Monitors
• Scanning Equipment
• Assorted Stationery
• Laser Printers
• Lockers & Filing Cabinets
• Assorted Cables & Electrical
• Workbenches
• Fax Machines
• VCR’s
• Laptops
• Wheel Chairs
• Fridges
• Cameras
• Pallet of Toilet Paper
• Back Pack Vacuums
• Aircraft Tow-Bar
• Wet Weather Gear, shorts, shirts
• Pallet of Pillows
• Scrap Steel
• Pallet of Rugs
• Toyota Hi- Ace
• Wheelchair Lifting Booth
• Scales
• Tyres and Rims
• Luggage Trolleys
• Dual Gas Lift Chairs
• Kitchen Appliances
• Lounge & Arrival Chairs

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ANSETT MELBOURNE JET BASE SOLD

Ansett Administrators Mark Mentha and Mark Korda today confirmed they have reached agreement to sell the Ansett Melbourne Jet Base, in South Centre Road Tullamarine, to Virgin Blue for an undisclosed sum. A deposit has been received and settlement will occur on 31 August, 2002.

The sale includes the two level Integrated Operations Centre building which formerly housed Ansett's national network operations centre. Also included are two adjacent aircraft hangars and associated tarmac/apron area, two further dual level office buildings which formerly housed engineering and technical services administration and executive offices.

The sale follows the recent sales of Ansett's Brisbane Domestic Terminal interests to Brisbane Airport Corporation, Ansett Melbourne Domestic Terminal interests to Australian Pacific Airports Melbourne, the Ansett's Sydney Domestic Terminal to Sydney Airports Corporation, Canberra terminal facilities to Canberra International Airport, and the airline's interests in Cairns domestic terminal to the Cairns Port Authority.

 

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ANSETT'S BRIBANE AIRPORT TERMINAL INTERESTS SOLD

Ansett Administrators Mark Mentha and Mark Korda announced today they have reached agreement to sell Ansett's interests in Brisbane Airport domestic terminal to Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) for an undisclosed sum.

Ansett Administrator Mark Mentha said, "We are pleased to have resolved another sale regarding Ansett's airport interests throughout Australia. Discussions are continuing with perspective purchasers of Ansett's Adelaide, Perth and Hobart Airport facilities."

It follows the recent sale of Ansett's Melbourne Domestic Terminal interests to Australian Pacific Airports Melbourne, the sale of Ansett's Sydney Domestic Terminal to Sydney Airports Corporation, Canberra domestic terminal facilities to Canberra International Airport, and the airline's interests in Cairns domestic terminal to the Cairns Port Authority.

 

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KENDELL SALE PROGRESSES

Kendell Airlines Administrator Mark Mentha said today the Ansett subsidiary would be sold to the Australiawide Consortium later this month pending finalisation of documentation regarding the two airline sale also including Hazelton Airlines.

The CEO elect of the Australiawide Consortium Mr Michael Jones will commence a "meet the staff" roadshow this week from Wednesday initially visiting Wagga, (Kendell Airlines home base), Orange (Hazelton Airlines base), Melbourne and Adelaide.

"We expect to transfer full ownership to Australiawide within the next two months. We are now finalising sale contract documentation, it is a very complex transaction given that this is a two airline sale, to a multi-member consortium" Mr Mentha said.

Commenting on the "Meet the Staff" roadshow he said: "It will be well received. The commitment and resolve of Kendell employees throughout the past eight months has been outstanding and will stand the airline in good stead to regain its position as Australia's premier regional airline," he added.

"We restarted Kendell Airlines in September 2001 with Federal Government support and are now operating regular flights to many key centres in four states," he said.

"Among the staff, we have seen many examples of dedication, often voluntary, to support their airline's recovery. A staff marketing campaign and flyer was backed by a network-wide effort involving Pilots, Flight Attendants, Engineers, Administrative, sales and marketing staff to inform the travelling public that Kendell is alive, well and operating."

 

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KENDELL AND HAZELTON - PREFERRED BIDDER ANNOUNCED

The administrators of Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines today signed a heads of agreement with the 'Australiawide' consortium, naming the group preferred bidder for the dual acquisition of the Ansett Group airline subsidiaries.

Mark Mentha, administrator of Ansett and Kendell, and Michael Humphris for Hazelton administrator Sims Lockwood, accepted a $500,000 deposit from Australiawide to secure the consortium's interests.

"The combination of both airlines provides a single investor an airline operation covering key regional markets in four states," said Mark Mentha.

"Our aim regarding the sales of the Ansett regional has been to secure the best outcome for Ansett creditors, and at the same time, to sell the businesses to owners who will take them forward in a sustainable manner," he said.

"These airlines are critical to country towns and major centres in regional Australia. We restarted Kendell Airlines in September 2001 with Government support and are now operating regular flights to many key regional centres in four states," he said.

Michael Humphris, administrator of Hazelton Airlines said discussions with Australiawide would continue over the next 14 days before moving to a contract of sale.

"There remain certain conditions, which must be resolved prior to sale completion, and as administrators we will assist Australiawide in everyway to make sure those conditions are worked through and met," he said.

All Kendell and Hazelton Airlines services will continue as normal while the sale process continues.

 

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ANSETT AUCTION IN PERTH TOMORROW

The Ansett Administrators will auction most of Ansett's WA furniture and equipment in a single major auction tomorrow Tuesday 7th May at Perth Domestic Airport, Miller Road.

A total of 850 lots will go under the hammer at an auction to be conducted by Smith Broughton & Sons for the administrators. Inspection is possible until 4pm today 6th May.

Items to be sold range from major engineering equipment and tools to office fittings and furniture to stationery, spare parts, electrical goods, computers, wheelchairs, and even a 15metre x 5metre free standing cool room with tropical roof, and a 1950s fridge. Some of the items available include:

• 60 Tonne Air Craft Jacks
• Isuzu 4 Cyl Diesel Engines
• Oil Pumps
• Hydraulic Engine Lifts
• Vices
• Fly Press
• Strapping Machines
• Hose Reels
• Grease Dispensers
• Mig Welder
• Instapalc Wrapping Machine
• Pallet and Plat Form Scales
• Pallet Lifters
• Roller and Flat Bed Conveyor
• Hashel Nitrogen Charge Unit
• Vernier Gauges
• 50 x Filing Cabinets
• 20 x Workstations
• Oak Veneer
• Office Suites
• Printers
• Leather Visitor Chairs
• Amros Sweeper
• 10 Seat Board Table
• PVC Tubs & Maxi Bins
• Large Qty Dexion Shelving
• Lockers & Filing Cabinets
• Aluminium Stock Pickers
• Stationery
• Fire Extinguishers
• Workbenches
• Flammable Storage Cabinets
• Pet Travel Cages
• Carpet
• Wheel Chairs
• Display Fridges
• Compactus Units
• Hand Held Scanners
• Hydraulic Engine Lifter
• Simon Hydraulic Pumps
• Parts Wash Bay
• Servex 30 Tonne Press
• Bench Grinders
• Pneumatic Drills & Grinders
• 20 x Office Desks
• 20 x Filing Cabinets
• Swivel and Visitor Chairs
• Hydrovane Compressor
• Compare RA20A Compressor
• Micrometers
• Jockey Wheels
• Valve Grinder
• Jack & Stands
• Dispenser Reels
• Battery chargers
• Trolley Jacks
• Oxy Sets
• New 4.0 Litre Ford Engine
• 4 Cyl Toyota Engine
• Koracter Steam Cleaner
• Vehicle Hoist,
• 100 x Tyres
• Large Qty Spares
• Hewlett Packard PCs
• IBM Personal
• Hamatu 1m Bed Lathe
• Pneumatic Bead breaker
• White Boards
• Fan Belts
• Lights & Switches
• Bearings
• Cyclo Sand Blaster
• Chain Blocks
• Genie Lifters
• Pallet Racking

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