"....speech by Mr Dixon yesterday in which he pressed for...

"....speech by Mr Dixon yesterday in which he pressed for government understanding of the need to amend the "outdated" Qantas Sale Act, which restricts foreign ownership in the airline to below 50%."

If this gets any traction with Rudd et. al.in the current environment Virgin Blue's international suitors will come out of the woodwork everywhere. Emirates, Singapore or Etihad - take your pick.