The boss of Avalon Airport says he'll keep fighting to make sure the local Qantas heavy maintenance base remains open.
Yesterday it was reported that Qantas will tell workers later this month that the Tullamarine workshop will close within months, with Avalon to follow within a couple of years.
The airline though insists no decision has yet been made.
Avalon CEO JUSTIN GIDDINGS says he'll be holding more talks with Qantas this week: