Originally Posted by
PoppaJo
Perhaps the regulator should grow some balls and halt expansion if they can’t handle it. They did that with Tiger way way back, put a cap on how many aircraft permitted to operate until they could show it could be done safely.
Quick upgrades will always play a part in how things work out over in the West. I’ve sat next to many who have since gone over, reason being nothing other but fast commands. I know they are not ready for it as they asked me for advice/assistance not long after getting the golden seat.
Don’t always blame the regulator, who sometimes has to appease regional airlines with significant political influence who don’t want to carry around additional alternate fuel , and therefore hijack the consultation process. Hypothetically speaking…