![]() Washington Post | World airline stocks rise after private equity move on Qantas Independent - By Kathy Marks in Sydney and Michael Harrison in London. Airline stocks rose around the world yesterday after Qantas the national flag carrier of Australia confirmed that it was the target of a takeover bid by a private-equity consortium. Private equity buyout approach for Qantas sends shares in the ... Qantas shares fall on takeover hurdles |