For Qantas to introduce the Ejet for better economics, and use Qantas pilots, then wouldn't it be better if Qantas bought their own fleet of Ejets? It will be a new type for Qantas, just as it is for Alliance, so there's no real operational advantage in having Alliance introduce the new type. Both will need type rated and experienced Ejet pilots initially to get the ball rolling. I would have thought it'd be easier for Qantas to buy their own Ejets and have the Cobham B717 fleet take care of it. After all, Cobham do have past operational experience with the Ejet and I'm sure some of the B717 crew already have time on type.