Interesting stuff isn't it.....
From my position in aviation, I have access to much first hand information, all of which would be rejected by the authorities, but I think it fair to say that the AMSA contract was definitely tainted by political interest, and the best man for the job did not get the contract,,,,,,so to speak.
Lets revisit this one in twelve months time and see where it's at then.
Happy landings.....................................