Mick,
Virgin have reported to the press that they have completed their B737 inspections..
If that report is correct, they have achieved it with little fanfare, without stress and without denigrating the Engineering world, or the leadership of its Engineering Union.
And while QF Management may be able to win perception when it comes to any Pilot Industrial action by trotting out the old chestnut of Pilot salaries, they may find it a little more difficult when the Engineers are simply arguing on a point of safety.
Anyway, no dog in this fight, so my post is just an observation and opinion..