Ansett 's administrators , KordaMentha , initially advised creditors that it was unlikely that much more money would be realised , due to the depression of the global aviation industry after the September 11 attacks in New York City and Washington , DC had the effect of reducing the value of aircraft from A$ 300 million to A$ 70 million . In the months following the final flight , the administrators negotiated the sale of the terminal leases back to the airport owners , recouping millions . Auctions were held to sell Ansett 's airport furniture and equipment . Its headquarters at 465/489 and 501 Swanston Street , Melbourne were sold to PDG Corporation . Some aircraft stored in heavy maintenance were broken up , as it was not cost-effective to restore them to an airworthy state
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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