While the start-up is concentrating on getting its 737s flying, it has also bought two BAe-146s and is about to send the first to Britain for heavy maintenance and an interior refit.
"Ideally, these two are in mind, possibly down the track, for the Canberra run," Mr van Pelt said.
Good idea. Fill the pollies lungs with aerosol of engine oil. That'll teach 'em.