Actually Bradly you will find that the bulk of Qantas maintenance is actually done on-shore. Aircraft go offshore when the local workers are too busy, ie the surge work.
In regaqrds to what is and isn't a safety issue, I think your missing the point. Having a engine go U/S is just one of those things that can and does happen in ALL airlines. That makes it an operational maintenance issue. It is not a sign that there are problems in procedure nor quality of maintenance nor is it a sign that lives are in any way shape or form in danger. So not a safety issue.
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