to purchase/lease those aircraft, ramp up all the crew.. set up the facilities etc based on a 6 month contract for an operator not currently in the game....
one of two options here....
the NTG just forked out enough $$ for a 4 year contract at least... or...
the future contract is a done deal..
even the NTG has to be accountable to some respect....... option 2 is my bet..