Lack of training is a red herring too, since DLH does actually make landing training in the real A/C by flying circuits at the end of the TR. Tell me one airline which does that nowadays on longhaul aircraft.
We do, and have done for quite some time.
Why?
Because I'm the DFO, that's why...and the head shed doesn't complain much, either.
SQ is doing weekly touch and goes at Senai Airport.
Not surprised, circuits were completed (until trained to
proficiency) when I was with SQ, for new First Officers....and Captains.
It is the
proper way to train, in my view, make NO mistake
NB.
It must work out OK for SQ, as they have quite a good safety record, considering their worldwide route structure.