Wiz of Oz - good points.
I think folks are so desperate for some good news from this grinding, tiring, lousy rostering system that they are beginning to grasp at straws.
There is no requirement whatsoever for the UAE to conform with FAA rules and regulations. The FAA only governs operations for USA carriers, domestic and inernational.
The purpose of the audit in 2010 is to fulfill a requirement for the FAA to conduct an audit of all foreign carriers regulatory authorities, for countries with airlines operating to/from the United States. This type of audit is routine and must take place not less than once every 10 years. I would venture a guess that it is formal, but not exhaustive, and as has been previously posted there are many political facets to these kinds of things.
It is the GCAA which has sole responsibility for the regulations governing the carriers within the UAE. Pure and simple.
The FAA will not become our 'saviours'.
It sucks a bit doesn't it?
