Geoff Thomas a SME?
Let's get back on topic here.
Are we talking about the same guy here that reported about a Qantas aircraft runway over-run (a week or so back) down under as "being a pretty frequent occurrence with airlines"?
The mind boggles, but as has been already suggested I guess he has quite a few master's in that neck of the woods.
Pity the fools / news agencies / networks that employ such a trash talking ignoramus.