He has either been seriously misquoted
Given his credentials and it's Sky, I'm guessing he's been seriously misquoted....but maybe experts here know better....
Tony Cable:
B.Sc., M.R.Ae.S
University of London BSc Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Powerplant Design Engineer with Boeing Aircraft on large public transports
Systems and Safety Engineer with BAe, including Tornado and Concorde
Aircraft Engineering Accident Investigator full-time since 1976
Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University