It took Tiger 10 months with CASA to get it going. Tiger had an advantage of a well established Singapore operation in which CASA was able to visit and go over that operation. Also had staff come down from that operation to setup this one. Staff also underwent training in Singapore before the Australia offshoot started. With that came the all important green light on it’s proving flight, the first major operator to achieve this on the first attempt.
I’d be looking at 12 months, minimum. They might even pull the plug if CASA makes things too hard, asks too many questions, and with that comes time, and millions being burnt. It won’t be a walk in the park. Expect months of silence next year as ‘discussions’ continue with the safety authority.
They might be able to get it up and running for when Western Sydney opens.
Last edited by PoppaJo; 18th Oct 2021 at 01:39.