Originally Posted by
neville_nobody
However with this new CASA arrangement it takes it all to a another level. The entire operation can now be based overseas in a true flag of convenience operation. Why couldn't a Middle Eastern or Chinese airline who already have global airlines start running domestic operations in Australia and start white anting Australian domestic airlines?
Because the Flair pilots and aircraft are flying under the Bonza AOC, And CASA and Transport Canada signed an official agreement. You really think CASA is going to to do the same with the Chinese, Indonesian, or Qatari regulatory authorities?