Tuc, OA, JB et al
As regards DARS, ADRP, rebranding etc , did you know Air Cdre Baber is now Director Air Systems responsible for Design & Modification Suport Division (DMSD), Continuing Airworthiness Support Division(CASD) and Test & Evaluation Support Division (TESD):
Provided governance framework of Policy, Rules and Standards to assure the airworthiness of aircraft and helicopters acquired or in use by the Armed Forces, and the quality of products and services procured by the Ministry of Defence. Leadership of a 350-strong organisation (predominantly civilian), dispersed geographically throughout the UK.
via Google, from his entry on a professional networking site:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebaber
Will he be the man to give the system the teeth it needs?
I hope so.
sw